Welcome to Europe’s home of Pig Iron

The German region of Nord Rhine Westphalia may not be known to many people outside of the country, but it is one of the most important in the whole of Europe for a number of reasons. It was famous during the Second World War as the most important industrial conurbation in Germany, and was consequently [...]

Bochum and Duisburg

More Woes for West Ham

I have been very specific in the past about not writing about my beloved West Ham. This is not due to the fact that nothing happens regarding the Hammers, or that I am less passionate about my 10 mile round trips across the Thames to The Boleyn Ground. It is more to do with the [...]

The magic of the FA Cup

The Magic of the FA Cup in deepest Essex

Every year, like quite a few football fans I vow to start a “road to Wembley” and follow a team all the way from the opening qualifying rounds up until the final.  And of course like most other people I find better things to do with my weekends.  However, with West Ham not playing until Sunday [...]