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The Ball is Round
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The trials and tribulations of watching the beautiful game in 20 different languages
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Harlequins RL v Bradford Bulls
There is always a choice. That is my answer to all of those England fans who head up to Wembley to watch England play and expect things to be different in... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Grab a Slice of the Realism Pie
I gave up going to England home internationals about three years ago. I got fed up with the fans around me who missed half of the game to have a piss, get a... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
No Alcohol Allowed
5.30pm came around and the teams emerged to do one of those silly "friendship" lines that we now see in Football. Another pointless gimmick. And still people... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2011 SPORTS -
The Day the Sausages Ran Out…
So after nearly 11 months my Danish season draws to a close with an afternoon we all love – a double header. With so many teams playing in Copenhagen these... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Reading Rodgered by Old Boy Brendan
It has only taken 48 hours to recover, but Abi Davies has finally woken up from her dream of Swansea City reaching the Premier League to realise that it is... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
How Was It for You? Part 9 – Fancy Dan and the Drumming Gorilla
Just too much excitement in the GresleyTo close off our ten day jaunt down memory lane of the Non-League passed I needed a heavyweight, someone who could knock... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
How Was It for You? Part 8 – Living Like a King..stonian
Jamie Cutteridge takes up the baton and talks us through the highlights of his non league season.It’s a certain knowing, yet deadening feeling when you become... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
How Was It for You? Part 7 – Oh to Be a Pilgrim
Andy Pickwell gives us the highs and lows of a season in the wilds of Lincolnshire.Boston United fans know something about ups and downs, mostly downs…... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2011 SOCCER -
This is a Recipe for Disaster
Plans change at the drop of a hat in TBIR towers, so when the trusty TBIR taxi failed a late fitness test, our venue for watching the game tonight switched... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
How Was It for You? Part 6 – Oh I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside
Nicola Hudson brings us the rollercoaster ride that has been Southport FC’s season back in the Blue Square Bet Premier. And who is to say the ride has come to... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2011 SOCCER -
Potsdam Blown Away by Vent De La France
Brian Parish and Dagenham Dan bring us news of the 2nd biggest European final held in London this week.The women’s game in England has probably never had a... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2011 SOCCER -
How Was It for You? Part 5 – a Virgin’s View
Whilst we have racked up over 50 Non League games this year, we had the opportunity to “de-flower” a virgin in terms of grass roots football. Read more
Posted on 27 May 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
I Just Don’t Get It?
If I had to be cast away on a desert island and could only take a few items I am quite clear what number one on my list would be…OK, number two then behind Eliz... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
How Was It for You? Part 4 – From Uxbridge to Uckfield
Andy Ollerenshaw, author of From Wick to Wembley continues our theme of Non League highlights and lowpoints from the past season.My season started in Stockholm... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
How Was It for You? Part 3 – Ewch Ar y Cymru
Rhys Wyne from the excellent website Your Supposed To Be At Home brings us his Non League story.Colwyn Bay’s pre-season brief was simple – consolidation. Read more
Posted on 25 May 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
How Was It for You? Part 2 – Win This, Win That, Wingate
It would take a goal three minutes from the end of extra time to secure a 3-2 win for Wingate & Finchley, amid some of the most delirious scenes I have... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
More Managers Than the Rest of the Premier League…almost
The fact is that Chelsea finished 2nd. They had a disappointing campaign, had a poor run of form, had players not quite hitting the heights they are capable of... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Prayers Are Answered If You Ask Nicely..
Nigel Henderson recants the moment that AFC Wimbledon completed their remarkable rise up the non league ladder.On Saturday evening, about 20 minutes before the... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
How Was It for You? Part 1 – Keeping the Real FA Cup Stuck Together
Tom Snee, Press Officer of the Evostik League gives us his lowdown on his Non League season.For me, the football season began when I heard the Evo-Stik League... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2011 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Never Look a Whitgift Horse in the Mouth
Two stories have dominated domestic cricket this week both relevant to my choice of heading down to Whitgift School for the Clydesdale Bank CB40 game between... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2011 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS