Monthly Archives: February 2007

About five years ago I was working in the press box at Ninian Park when David Moyes’ Preston team scored four and completely destroyed the home side. I interviewed David Moyes who cut a very impressive figure even at that … Continue reading →

For somebody who professes his support of grassroots football, I don’t half love my Champions League. I love the theme tune, I love the glamour, and I even enjoy the sheer unabridged commercialism of the big world-wide sponsorship deals. This … Continue reading →

Two games took my attention over the weekend. Firstly I saw Felinheli battle to a 3-2 win over Llanrug Utd Reserves at Cae Seilo. Then on Sunday I watched the highlights of Cardiff v Leeds on Soccer Sunday, a programme … Continue reading →

One of the more realistic aspects of FIFA 06 on Playstation are the crowd chants and team banners waved by the virtual crowd. Except that in Cardiff City’s case, the two most prominent flags, which travel all over the virtual … Continue reading →

When Kevin Morgan walked off the pitch at Murrayfield on Saturday, it didn’t look like he would be coming back. He walked gingerly to the touch line, cradling his jaw, but at the same time afraid to touch it. His … Continue reading →

With due respect to the estimable Brian Williams, the Neath prop who died last week, the Welsh rugby team wore black armbands for their match against Scotland. But it wasn’t a band really, it was more of a strap. Armbands … Continue reading →

I’ve known Ali Yassine a long time now. He was watching Cardiff when it wasn’t so easy to be a black face at Ninian. He is a Somalian Welsh speaker who has been prominent in changing the public perception of … Continue reading →

I don’t know what to make of this game. Wales were outgunned undoubtedly, but I always thought we were going to win right up until the last 10 minutes. We are obviously a more talented side than the Scots, and … Continue reading →

Thanks to those of you who have written bemoaning the lack of recent updates on this blog. But it’s not my fault honest. Ever since Blogger was taken over by Google I’ve been unable to get into my blog. Still, … Continue reading →