England… Teargas and tantrums in the South of France 15 Jun 2016 There's nothing unusual about stories of strikes affecting public services and transportation in France. As far back as I care to remember there's been stories of blockades at ports or…
England… On the fifth day of TBIR Christmas – The worst new ground visited 30 Dec 2012 Our raison-d'etre is to seek out new grounds, whether they be league or non-league, in England, Scotland, Ireland or Azerbaijan. The thrill of seeing the floodlights for the first time,…
England… Too wet to close the bloody roof 17 Oct 201222 Oct 2012 Wednesday 20th February 2009. That's a date I will never forget. Toothache can strike at any time, but when it starts suddenly whilst on a high-speed train cutting through the…
European Football… Devaluing the Euros 3 Jul 20128 Jul 2012 After just over three weeks of football, the world’s second biggest football tournament has played out in front of our eyes in Poland and Ukraine. Sixteen of Europe’s best teams…
European Football Don’t fix what’s not broken 25 May 201228 May 2012 In ten weeks time our pain will be over. Thanks to an invite from Supporters Direct, we will be taking part in the inaugural Supporters Direct Shield when we face…
England… Euro 2012 here we come 26 Apr 201229 Apr 2012 The Euro tournament is always a highlight in the footballing calendar. It is the World Cup without Argentina and Brazil, and in theory every game is a tough one, with…
European Football… Drawing Lodz 12 Dec 201116 Dec 2011 "Ella, Ella, Under my Umbrella"....just five days prior to our arrival in Poland's third biggest city, those words has reverberated across the Stadion ŁKS as one of the most famous and…
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