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Exclusive: Nicol David on the overwhelming feeling of losing her world title in Malaysia
Nicol David shares moments of joy and despair at losing the world title in her home town
By ALEX WAN Â - Squash Mad Malaysian Correspondent
Nicol...
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Exclusive: Lee Drew closes the gap between players and referees
Goodwill hunting pays off for Drew Boy as he builds up PSA databaseÂ
By MIKE DALE - Squash Mad Columnist
He’s familiar to Squash TV viewers...
Canary Wharf Classic
Time to clean up game as PSA bid to block out lets
PSA to come down hard on ugly stoppages
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The new PSA Referees’ Director, Lee Drew, is determined to stamp his mark on the...
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Cassie’s Corner: World Open wow factor gives hope for the women’s tour
Record crowds as Penang showcases the sport in fine style
Cassie Thomas was the last English winner of the Women's World Open in 1999. Here...
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Truth and Rumours: Dramatic plans at Drexel
Squash Ezine: Your weekly fill of truth, rumours and hot gossip
By JOE McMANUS - Squash Mad Guest Columnist
Dramatic news from Drexel University, home of...
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David Pearson Exclusive: Referees need to show they’re in charge but not act like headmasters
Officials need to be in much better positions, make themselves heard, and don't allow any backchat
By DAVID PEARSON- Squash Mad Guest Columnist
In his second...
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Fergit the log fires, James, y’all come down south and try our chicken wings and beer
American Dream: Dress code and fancy etiquette divides our sport
By JOHN BRANSTON - Squash Mad Guest Columnist
Racquet-wielding journalist John Branston is one of a...
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Cassie’s Corner: The unsung heroes of junior squash
Parent power keeps the game going
Recently I attended a junior tournament in Melbourne. It was no different from any other junior tournament around the...
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Comment: PSA must use TV technology
Chicago decision robs Nick Matthew of a winner but TV replay would have helped referees
The major talking point from yesterday's Windy City Open semi-final...
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Beware of unseeded Shabana in Chicago
Willstrop beware, Shabana lies in wait in Windy Open second roundÂ
AMR SHABANA, a hugely popular winner of the Tournament of Champions, enters the Windy...
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Will the real Greg Gaultier please stand up
Why Gaultier must drop his quasi-religious, touchy-feely new personaÂ
Greg Gaultier has found a fountain of good intentions and it stinks. Bring back the old...
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Yorkshire title haul delights Willstrop
Still going strong: Yorkshire squash vets master Nationals and leave Willstrop awestruck
The British National Championships ended on Sunday evening at Sportcity in Manchester. The finals...
Coaching and Development
Cassie’s Corner: Building stars of the future
Two junior programs, at opposite ends of the world, share the same goals
As previously reported by Squash Mad, Australia have decided not to send...
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We’re happy to make a racket to help the game grow
Let your voice be heard: You can make a difference to our sport
By the Squash Mad Team
What do all these have in common: the...
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Willstrop pays tribute to ‘The Maestro’
Willstrop: Past and present players view Shabana as an inspiration
By JAMES WILLSTROP - Article first published on the Yorkshire Evening Post website (28/01/14)Â
Racket sports require a very particular set...
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An Open Letter to new PSA referees’ chief Lee Drew
An Open Letter to Lee Drew: Make the Best Use of Three Referees
By MATT LOMBARDI - Squash Mad Columnist
Dear Lee,
It’s great news that you’re...
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Cassie’s Corner: Squash needs the Aussie Open back on calendar
Squash must learn lessons from tennis if it's to get the Australian Open back on the calendar
By CASSIE THOMAS - Squash Mad Columnist
HAVING only...
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How technology will shape the future of squash
The Future of Technology in Squash
By PHILLIP MARLOWE - Squash Mad Columnist
In this tongue-in-cheek article, Coach Phillip Marlowe looks into his crystal ball and...
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English racketball is a whole new ball game in the States
Americans are loving the repackaged version of English racketball
By JOHN BRANSTON, Squash Mad Guest Columnist
I'm a sucker for equipment innovations and hybrid racquet sports,...
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Why Alan Thatcher is the most interesting person in squash
By WILLIAM GENS (Publisher of Squash Dashers and Bashers)
If I was stranded on a deserted island for an extended period of time and had...
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Scandal-hit US University snubs offer of free squash facility
Squash group outraged as Binghamton block plans to deliver a paid-for program
By BOB KINGSLEY - Squash Mad Correspondent
One might think that an offer to...
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Gilly Lane: My magic moment on court at the ToC
My big moment in the Big Apple: Playing the world number one on the glass court at Grand Central left me a nervous wreck
By...
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Professionals inspire the next generation in New York
Willstrop: Why exhibitions should never be undervalued
By JAMES WILLSTROP - Article first published on the Yorkshire Evening Post website (14/01/14)Â
We arrived in New York...
Coaching and Development
Coach’s Corner: Jonathan Kemp joins Squash Mad
Eliminate the overswing and success will follow, says Jonathan Kemp
By JONATHAN KEMP - SQUASH MAD COLUMNIST
THE backhand drop should be one of the most...
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Cassie’s Corner: How to beat travel trauma
Cassie Thomas: Underestimate jet lag at your peril - acclimatization is the name of the game
By CASSIE THOMAS - Squash Mad Columnist
What an exciting...
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Battle of the Brands Continues
Squash brands tangle for top billing
By PIERRE BASTIEN - Squash Mad Guest Columnist
A few weeks ago we tried to determine which squash brands won...
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Dress smarter and we might find squash’s Anna Kournikova
Dress to impress: Why players must follow the example set by tennis and capitalise on the latest trend Â
By ALEX WAN - Squash Mad...
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Willstrop: Retirement talk fuels my desire
Seasoned entertainers leave Willstrop envying a career spanning decades
By JAMES WILLSTROP - Article first published on the Yorkshire Evening Post website (14/01/14)Â
Athletes are just...
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Matthew Lombardi: Why the PSA needs to revamp draw schedules
Why the PSA need to prevent non-event finals and create equal draw schedules
By MATTHEW LOMBARDI - Squash Mad guest columnist
For fans of the PSA...
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January 06-12: The Grapevine
The budding relationship between Matthew and Clegg, a roof collapsing in Malaysia and why Selby's loyalty could come back to haunt him
Egyptian duo set to...
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Something for the Weekend: Pakistan crisis as national coach Jamshed Gul is axed
National coach Jamshed Gul set to be cast aside at Pakistan Squash Federation AGM later this month
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
CHAOS reigns...
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Major media milestone in Malaysia
Major media milestone in Malaysia as juniors make front-page news
By ALEX WAN - Squash Mad Guest Contributor
The front page of any newspaper in any...
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Gilly Lane: No flights of fancy as a squash pro
Travel the world and all you see is the airline terminal and the inside of a squash court
By GILLY LANE - Squash Mad Columnist
As...
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Cassie’s Corner: WSA needs a massive boost
Cassie Thomas: Meagre prize funds and restricted draws are leaving players potless
By CASSIE THOMAS - Squash Mad Columnist
The WSA Tour has been a...
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New pecking order in US college squash?
New Year heralds new order as colleges vie for National title
By SATYA SESHADRI - Squash Mad New York CorrespondentÂ
In the United States, Collegiate Squash...
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Part Two – The Squash Mad 2013 Awards
The 2013 Squash Mad ReviewÂ
By MICHAEL CATLING - Squash Mad Reporter
With 2013 finally drawing to a close, the Squash Mad awards have been finalised,...
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Part One – The Squash Mad 2013 Awards
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The 2013 Squash Mad ReviewÂ
By MICHAEL CATLING - Squash Mad Reporter
With 2013 finally drawing to a close, the Squash Mad awards have been finalised,...
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Cassie’s Corner: New Year’s Eve parties and a full English at 5am
Cassie Thomas: How to celebrate New Years Eve - the Australian way
By CASSIE THOMAS - Squash Mad Columnist
What a busy time of year. Firstly...
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Gilly Lane: All we want for Christmas is a healthy Ramy
Ramy needs to rest for six months to let his body heal
By GILLY LANE - Squash Mad Columnist
During his 2012-2013 campaign, it seemed as...
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CASSIE’S CORNER: Who fancies an extra training session on Christmas Day?
Former world champion CASSIE THOMAS talks about the delights of that Christmas early morning run
So, Christmas is nearly upon us. A time of parties,...