Bring back the classified football results

Even in the internet era, there's still room for the uniquely comforting, mildly-dramatic official run-through of the scores. All together now: "Sheffield United one...."

Words: Dennis Ashton

Without warning, the BBC recently announced the end of an era. No longer would the classified football results be read out at 5pm on Saturdays. At a stroke, the BBC has removed part of the soundtrack of our lives.

For many of us, 5pm on Saturday meant Sports R…