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‘He was a genius at work and a pleasure to play with’ says Nick Matthew By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor Ramy Ashour’s retirement provoked...

Injuries bring a sad end to Ramy’s playing days By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor Ramy Ashour, probably the most gifted and entertaining player to...

Roehampton edge past Hallamshire on night of drama By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor It was a great pleasure to watch Nick Matthew roll back...

Virtual sports are big business By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor When pondering why squash has been overlooked yet again for the Olympics, understanding the...

Youth Olympics likely to be next target for squash By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor The World Squash Federation (WSF) and the Professional Squash Association...

Colourful concept takes shape as front wall turns into giant interactive screen By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor  The presentation of professional squash will move...

Interactive Squash pitch wins Global Tennis Innovation Summit   By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor It was a real honour and a privilege being present in...

Five hub clubs provide ‘world-class environments for players’  By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor England Squash have chosen five leading clubs to act as “performance...

Handful of tickets left for 2019 By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor The best-of-three games scoring format will be trialled for a second successive year...

Coaches rename their job as “child-minding operatives” By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad New Brands Editor Squash coaching took a massive leap into the future...

Coll wins epic battle 13-11 in the fifth By SEAN REUTHE in Philadelphia - Squash Mad Correspondent New Zealand’s World No.8 Paul Coll became the first...

From Poznan and Graz to Colchester and Chattanooga, clubs go crazy for World Squash Day <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor World Squash Day 2018 is...

Massive boost for squash in St Petersburg <!-- --> By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor Looking ahead to World Squash Day, I am very keen to see what...

Tickets go on sale next week at London’s sell-out tournament By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor Tickets go on sale next week for the 2019...

Squash-loving composer Stuart Sharp supports World Squash Day <!-- --> By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor World Squash Day takes place on Saturday October 13th and this year...

Bitter-sweet memories planning World Squash Day and a club reunion <!-- --> By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor On top of organising World Squash Day, and pestering clubs...

Demos in Derby and Teesside against court closures as squash is saved at Gidea Park By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor Feelings are running high...

James Willstrop and Declan James top the bill By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor James Willstrop and Declan James top the bill in a special...

Canary Wharf tenants Citigold Wealth Management sponsor sell-out Classic and Corporate Challenge By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor The Canary Wharf Classic, long established as...

Court closures put on hold for six months By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor Squash players at the David Lloyd Club in Gidea Park, Essex,...

Sumner Malik, 2006-18: An amazing young man whose brave smile lit up the world of squash By ALAN THATCHER The squash world is mourning the passing...

CEO: ‘We will look at saving the courts at Gidea Park’ Club manager: ‘They close on September 10th’ By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor Campaigning squash...

Fury at ‘dishonest’ media response from David Lloyd Clubs <!-- --> By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor Squash players all over the UK are up in arms at...

Special brew named Three Wall Boast ready for Charlottesville <!-- --> By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor Some 800 squash players, from 59 nations, have pitched up in...

Players taken by surprise by referees’ get-tough policy <!-- --> By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor NICK MATTHEW has joined the debate that has sprung up over...

Thoughts of gold and golf, with the British Open in between and a brave new world lying ahead <!-- --> Interview by ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad...

‘I’ll just keep working hard and see where it takes me’ <!-- --> By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor Tesni Evans is already the highest-ranked female player...

Six-times champion Nick Matthew makes farewell appearance at the East Wintergarden <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor The Canary Wharf Squash Classic will enjoy a...

Squash is just one big global family <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor World Squash Day brought the sport together like one big global family...

Squash’s history in bite-sized chunks <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, October 14th 2017, In celebration of World Squash Day, The East Coast...

Double the fun says Cam Pilley The world’s leading squash players are encouraging every club on the planet to open their doors to support World...

Laura and Nick urge clubs to get involved to grow the game <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor England’s leading squash players are encouraging every...

Nick Matthew targets the World Champs, British Open and a fourth Commonwealth Games gold in his final season on tour <!-- --> By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad...

Time waits for no man, apart from the never-ending knock-ups in squash <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor At long last, the PSA are planning...

Gaultier's golden run is down to being relaxed and confident <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Top coach Bradley Hindle is gaining a reputation as...

Nick Matthew Academy Masterclasses to launch in UK after PSA World Series Finals in Dubai <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Nick Matthew is getting...

Knowledge is power for the memory man of squash as he plans for life after stellar playing career <!-- --> Interview by ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor Nick...

Sumner Malik is guest of honour at the East Wintergarden on Monday <!-- --> By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor Three-time World Champion Nick Matthew has pledged...

Former star is on the ball, growing the game in India By ALAN THATCHER Squash in India is being given a massive injection of energy thanks...

Tribute to the busiest man in squash <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor When you are invited to a special function to name a court in...