For those of you who don’t know, I happen to live in the Makerfield constituency, where last night’s by-election took place. The last few weeks, and especially the last dew days, have been a bit bizarre. Here’s a special extended 8-4-Friday to mark the experience. •...
I once went to watch a Wigan Amateur League cup semi-final match in Platt Bridge, Wigan. It was a filthy day deep in December and the game should never really have been played. The field was a complete mud-bath. I was only there with a few of my team-mates because the...
Well, that’s Christmas all done and dusted for another year. Thank the lord for that. Not that I hate Christmas, I really don’t. I actually quite like it. But, why do people go totally mental for the two weeks around Christmas and New Year, that’s the bit that winds...
It isn’t easy finding a topic to rant about every week, you know. Sometimes, I can go a whole week without anything annoying me. Who am I kidding, no I don’t! Also, work and general life pressures mean it’s difficult to find the time to write something good (?) So, I...
Me and The Lad went to a gig last Saturday. We saw The Lathums in Liverpool. If you haven’t seen them yet, take yourself along to see them. They’re a top band. And they’re from Wigan! We like going to gigs but I can’t help turning into Victor Meldrew every time...
