Jacob Bassford (He/Him)

Jacob has written 40 articles for York Vision.

Could Cricket’s Barmy Army fan culture be the way forward for all English sport?

With dreary renditions of our uninspiring anthem or profanity-laden chants, could other team sports benefit from a bit of Barmy Army spirit from the Cricket?

Sport 1 year ago

Another Collegiate Sporting Success Story: Constantine Rounders

Vision interviews the key people behind Constantine Rounders league-winning team

Sport 1 year ago

Hes East Women’s Rugby: “I couldn’t be prouder”

Jacob interviews their President, Funmilayo Adelaja and Captain, Neave Smeaton

Sport 1 year ago

An Outstanding Achievement in Theatre-Making: York Theatre Royal’s Sovereign Review

Vision's Jacob Bassford and Suzannah Binns review the Wednesday night showing, performed at King's Manor

Stage 1 year ago

Marking and Assessment Boycott: Open Letter sent to Vice Chancellor

The open letter signed by 646 undergrad students calls for Vice Chancellor to assure that their work will be marked in time for graduations

News 1 year ago

Why I Will Never Consider Djokovic to be the Greatest

"Sportspeople are remembered for so much more than just records, it is the manner of their victories."

Sport 1 year ago

University of York to host the England Wheelchair Rugby League team

The University, along with York Knights RFLC, to host an open training session of the World Cup champions!

Sport 1 year ago

A picture of the front side of the York Minster with clear blue skies

How to Talk About York’s Past: The Uncomfortable York Tour

Vision was invited to a test guide tour of the more difficult and uncomfortable history behind York's historic sites ahead of the York Festival of Ideas

Features 1 year ago

Plenty of Quality in Quality Street!

A local and meaningful authentic production, combining good humour and wit, and acting aplenty in this retelling of the Regency era play Quality Street.

Stage 1 year ago

Do We Even Need a Coronation?

Are times really that different from 1953?

Opinion 1 year ago

Roses Roundup: Another Lancaster Win

A round-up of Roses 2023, which saw York lose at home for the first time in 3 decades

Sport 1 year ago

UCU Votes to Continue Industrial Action in a Marking Boycott

University and College Union members to have a marking and assessment boycott starting from the 20th April

News 1 year ago

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, We Kinda Love You… Review

Jacob Bassford and Katie Leckey review York Stage's production of the classic musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Stage 1 year ago

Constantine President on the future of college sport

Jacob Bassford interviews Constantine President Tim Woodford on trying to create a successful collegiate sporting brand...

Sport 1 year ago

We Need to Start Calling out the Dire State of Rugby Punditry

After the conclusion of the 2023 Men’s Six Nations, Jacob Bassford calls for an urgent rethink of its TV Coverage

Sport 1 year ago

One Week on From York’s First Ever Away Varsity Win! Results Table

A round-up of Varsity 2023 results one week on from York edging Durham 65 points to 63.

Sport 1 year ago