It’s a cheeky day off today before embarking on a short weekend away in Brighton to watch the football. 5 day off things – some planned, others not – I have noticed, are: 1. No 0535 alarm call 2. No “Full English” whilst reading emails 3....
After last week’s 54F in which I gave a flimsy case for sitting down at football matches, I suppose it is only right that I give over this week’s blog to presenting the alternative view. Having considered the relative merits of both sitting and standing...
Arsenal virtually kissed goodbye to another trophy chance tonight, thanks to a very clumsy red card for their keeper. There have been other daft red cards: 1. Wojciech Szczesny, 2014 2. Zinedine Zidane, 2006 3. David Beckham, 1998 4. Poalo Di Canio, 1988 5. Billy...
I have spent all day today hurtling down water slides in Stoke. I have also been involved in other roller-coaster related activities in recent times: 1. Waterworld, Stoke-on-Trent 2. Sandcastle Water Park, Blackpool 3. Splash World, Southport 4. Silcock’s Chav...
Football lost one of its true gents today in Sir Tom Finney. There have been others: 1. Tom Finney 2. Bobby Robson 3. Roberto Martinez 4. Bobby Moore 5. Stanley Matthews
