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The trials and tribulations of watching the beautiful game in 20 different languages
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Beware of the Ides of March
According to history, the Ides of March (15th March) is considered to be an unlucky date. Many people think that Friday the 13th is the unlucky date but that... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
One Night in Munich and the World’s Your Oyster
“One night in Bangkok and the world’s your oyster. The bars are temples but the pearls ain’t free. You’ll find a god in every golden cloister, and if you’re... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Dark Days for the Daggers
The final whistle brings the evening to a close, and with it, many people’s belief that we will still be a Football League club in two months time. This was see... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
In Praise of Harry Beck
Every day millions of Londoners see the imagination, creativity and genius of Harry Beck, yet few know who he is. Harry Beck created one of the most iconic... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Onwards Towards Whitehaven
We are not shy about extolling the virtues and pleasures about Non League football, and our merry band of writers are plucked from like minded people. Read more
Posted on 14 March 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Down Wembley Way
The tie up is quite obvious when you think about it, but it still raised a few eyebrows when it was announced yesterday – Budweiser, the King of Beers has... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Swansea City Show They Have No Respect for Reputation Or League Position
No Premier League team will have enjoyed their trip to Wales this season thanks to the form of Swansea City who have taken on all comers with their brand of... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Dons Outthink Free Falling Daggers
Fresh from the beaches of Catalunya, Brian Parish was ready for the Daggers final push to save their Football League status – well for a week at least before... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
We Ate All the Pies
Peters and Lee, Strawberries and Cream, Katie Price and anyone….Classic partnerships that all the family know and love. For us blokes we could throw in the like... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Let the Music Play On…or Not!
But some clubs are still stuck in the 1980's. Tina Turner must be set for life in hairspray thanks to the royalties she earns from English football for her... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Livin’ La Vida Loca
On the TBIR private jet on the way over to Rome, Danny and I tried to draw up the best derbies in Europe. Between us we have covered quite a few. Read more
Posted on 07 March 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Affamato Come Un Lupo
Match fixing, doping, prostitutes and Silvio Berlusconi – just your average week in calcio. Italian football is dogged by controversy. But this weekend wasn’t... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Swansea City Back on the Winning Way
With all of the feelgood factor still washing through the streets of Wales at the moment, the Swans started on a long journey north on Saturday up to Wigan to... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Harry’s Game
Boredom has been responsible for many things in history. Some say that the reasons the Vikings invaded England was out of boredom of the long Nordic nights and... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
The Great EU Bailout
It warms our hearts when we hear about some of the trips people make to see football around Europe. This week our beloved Brian Parish and Dagenham Dan teamed u... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
The Swans Fail Their First Potteries Lesson
Abi Davies has been off our radar for a few weeks due to a free week for the Swans and then her falling ill through lack of football. Read more
Posted on 27 February 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Revenge is a Dish I’d Rather Not Have to Eat
The term “after the Lord Mayor’s show” could not be more apt this weekend as Lewes play their first home game in a month. On Tuesday night I followed proceeding... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Marketing 101
On Tuesday morning, like every morning, I started the day with a look at my email. Such is the modern world, and the joys of working within the Internet Service... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2012 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
Who Wants to Win the Cup Anyway?
It’s hard to stay positive. I know all the arguments about this cup; it doesn’t matter, it’s only the reserves that normally play, it means more to the teams... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Good Old Sussex by the Sea
Danny Last may have put away the computer keyboard from European Football Weekends but that doesn’t mean he has also filed the old Polaroid in the bin too. Read more
Posted on 20 February 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS