Stuartnoel

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• More Than a Feelin’

  I looked out this morning and the sun was gone Turned on some music to start my day I lost myself in a familiar song I closed my eyes and I slipped away As all... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Inch by Inch

  

  “In life or football, the margin for error is so small. One half a step too late or too early and you don’t quite make it. One half a second to slow or too... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• El Clasico

  

  Ten years ago the game between Barcelona and Real Madrid held little interest outside of Spain. But thanks to the arrival in Spain of David Beckham (and of... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Smells Like Team Spirit

  

  I was never going to miss this game. For those without in-depth knowledge of the workings of the Fuller household will know we are sans enfants for a week each... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• The Happy World of Haribo

  

  It doesn’t matter what the country is, the cup is full of stories of wonder, awe and inspiration. David beating Goliath, George slaying The Dragon and *that*... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• The Hangover Part 3

  

  Today was a day for sunglasses. Not that I would say it was a late (late, late) night in the fleshpots of downtown Düsseldorf, nor the fact that temperatures... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Velbert Underground

  

  Things have been a bit hectic here at TBIR Towers recently. Real work (gasp!) has sort of intruded on the mirth and mayhem that goes with reporting from around... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• In Memory of Page 302

  

  Mike Bayly looks back at fondness at a sadly departed member of our younger years.For all the perceived benefit modern technology brings, it has the effect of... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• The Season Starts Much the Same as It Ended for The Daggers

  

  After a summer of recharging the football batteries with a few trips to the Olympics, The Daggers Diary team are back.Tonight marks the opening game of the... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• In a Nutshell

  

  The opening goal came in the 40th minute and was scored by a real blast from the past. Sudbury’s number 10 took the ball into his stride, beat his man and hit... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Above Us Only Stars….

  

  In just under a year’s time, a famous name from the past will once again begin to shine in the public domain. The New York Cosmos are back, and who would bet... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• The Olympic Diary – Day Eight – Eton Mess

  

  So after ten different events in eleven venues it was time to head to our final Olympic session. With only two more days available before we headed to our... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• The Olympics Diary – Day Seven – It’s All About the Newtonian Counter-reaction

  

  Legacy is a very popular word at the moment. It has become the political hot potato despite the fact the Games still haven’t finished. Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• The Olympic Diary – Day Six – It’s Like Croydon on a Saturday Night

  

  My name is Stuart and I am addicted to pressing F5. There I have admitted it. Whether it be on my laptop, my desktop PC at world, my iPad or just on my iPhone o... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2012 SPORTS

• The Olympics Diary – Day Five – Jumptastic

  

  There are subtle differences between the types of fans you get at different sports. Your basic Football fan is very different to your club Rugby fan. Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• The Olympics Diary – Day Four – Going Six Up

  

  “Earls Court will be transformed into a spectacular venue for the hosting of the Olympic Volleyball competition”After the excitement of the Beach Volleyball on... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• The Olympics Diary – Day Three – The Fast and The Furious

  

  Fourteen years ago to the day I stood in front of my close friends and family and agreed to wed the Current Mrs Fuller. Despite her claims yesterday that going... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• The Olympic Diary – Day Two – New Balls Please

  

  I hate tennis. I must be one of the few people in this country who will not watch one single minute of the Wimbledon championships. On the day when Andy Murray... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• The Bourne Identity

  

  After three and a half hours of watching horses (and riders) jumping over the same fences I needed some excitement. It is tough spending so much time around... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• The Boys from Brazil – Part 2

  

  After the edge-of-your-seat excitement of the Blue Brazil yesterday in Scotland it was time for the second part of our Boys from Brazil weekend bonanza. Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS