Aidan Smith Knihy

Focusing on the portrayal of US Presidential candidates, this study delves into the gendered representations that shape public perception and political discourse. It explores how media and societal narratives influence the understanding of candidates based on their gender, revealing the underlying biases and implications for electoral outcomes. Through critical analysis, the work highlights the intersection of gender and politics, providing insights into the challenges faced by candidates and the broader implications for democracy.

One hundred and fourteen years and no Scottish Cup for Hibernian. It could be considered the biggest curse in football. Cock-up after near-miss after not-a-hope. Over the years Hearts fans have even tried to get the term 'Hibsing it' - to chuck away a vital game from a favourable position - included in the dictionary. Every year would come the mention of 1902, the last time Hibs had won the cup. 1902, when Buffalo Bill still alive and the bra was newly invented. And then came 2016 and a run all the way to the final at Hampden. Hibs couldn't finally, at long, long last, win the infernal, blasted thing ... could they? Aidan Smith takes us on the turbulent journey that was Hibs' 2016 Scottish Cup Campaign, through a season of peaks and troughs which, despite everything, finally delivered that elusive Cup victory Hibs fans have craved for so long.

Set against the backdrop of the 1966 World Cup, this narrative follows a young boy in Edinburgh learning a vital lesson about loyalty and support in sports. While iconic figures like Bobby Moore and Denis Law capture the public's attention, the boy is taught to root for the underdog, regardless of their flaws or challenges. This story explores themes of allegiance, moral choices, and the complexities of fandom, highlighting the unique cultural perspective of supporting the "other lot" in the face of national pride.

In Bring Me the Sports Jacket of Arthur Montford, Aidan Smith mines Scottish football history for quirk, strangeness and charm, on a journey that takes him from Albania to Albion Rovers, great players are celebrated and so are great characters.