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• Cole Set to Win 100th Cap Tonight – Thoughts?

  

  Chelsea defender Ashley Cole looks set to reach the milestone of 100 England caps as England take on Brazil at Wembley on Wednesday night, and the praise has... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Annual Pilgrimage

  

  It’s been a few years since we made the long pilgrimage to see the, erm, Pilgrims but it was always a great day out. Fortunately, The Daggers Diary team did... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Whitehawk Up?

  

  It seems inconceivable to have imagined the game between Whitehawk and Lewes as a local derby in the league just three seasons ago. Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Lose Your Pounds Or Lose Your Club!

  

  We all know that Non League football is going through a tough time.  At the top end of the pyramid, clubs like Luton Town, Wrexham and Grimsby Town are operatin... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• The Nicest Club in the Premier League

  

  Does anyone really dislike Fulham? I’m sure I can see some hands at the back of the room belonging to some QPR fans, but gents you should really worry about wha... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Maldon and Tiptree Assalted by Jammy Motormen

  

  Headlines should tell a story, but be cunningly cryptic to entice the reader in for more.  Today I had so much to play with, especially as the result was a... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Daggers Undone by the Shrimps Net

  

  The Daggers Diary team reflect on what might have been in the past week as well as a disappointing home game against the visitors from the North West. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• The Beautiful Game in the Faroe Islands

  

  Last year we carried out a study into the most passionate fans in Europe. The results were pretty darn amazing, with the Faroe Islands coming out top of our... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Shine on You Crazy Floodlights

  

  Whilst looking for inspiration for the legendary matchday poster (see the gallery here), Lewes FC Marketing Director Charlie Dobres happened upon the amazing... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Happiness is a Game at Hamlet

  

  When London hosted the summer Olympics in 1948, the football tournament was spread around the capital with a few detours down to the south coast. Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Will It Be a Happy Return for Harry on Saturday?

  

  Just after their home defeat against Liverpool at the end of December, QPR manager Harry Redknapp made the bold prediction to the watching Sky Sports audience... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Daggers Do a Number on the Dale

  

  Fresh from the sunshine in Barcelona, the Daggers Diary team returned to happy to East London for the visit of Rochdale and their tippy-tappy football. Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• The Real Home of Football

  

  Real Madrid and which other football club have been awarded the FIFA Order of Merit? The highest honour that could be bestowed by the Gods of Football.... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• A Knee Jerk Reaction

  

  Footballers don’t have the best reputation out there.  I say that whilst watching Luis Suarez clearly handle the ball in the process of scoring against Mansfiel... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Derby Day in Barcelona

  

  Whilst the UK huddled under an umbrella last weekend, trying to keep warm with some FA Cup good cheer, the Daggers Diary team headed over to their warm weather... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• The Greatest Day of the Football Season

  

  For all the commercialisation of our beautiful game, there is still something magical about the FA Cup Third Round. Whilst the FA have done all they can to... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• On the Twelfth Day of TBIR Christmas – The Best Game

  

  Seeing over 100 games in 2012 means we have seen a few corkers.  And what better way to finish our 12 Days of Christmas than with our best three 90 minutes. Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• On the Eleventh Day of TBIR Christmas – The Best Football Weekend Away

  

  Now this may shock you, but we are quite partial to a weekend away once in a while, taking in some local culture, fine foods and wine and even, dare I say it,... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• On the Tenth Day of TBIR Christmas – The Best Book

  

  Apart from surfing the web, my favourite past time is to pick up a book and while away the hours, lost in though.  Yes, we can all download fancy-Dan e-books an... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS

• On the Ninth Day of TBIR Christmas – The Best New Ground Visited

  

  In 2012 we went to 45 new grounds (not new builds, but new to us) on our trek around the European leagues.  Some were good, some were bad (see the fifth day... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2013 SOCCER, SPORTS