Monthly Archives: October 2010

Why Clattenburg was right

It was a sordid affair, out of which nobody emerged with any credit. But referee, Mark Clattenburg, the man who has been villified, was the only one who operated within the laws of the game. He deserves our support. With … Continue reading

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Burnley fan reveals his sexual preferences

There was this discussion see. On a Blackburn Rovers forum. And this Burnley fan called Charlie, he wanted to make a joke at the expense of a comment made by one of the Blackburn lot. So he did a screen … Continue reading

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Bangor City's Special Relationship (photoblog)

I’ve taken thousands of photographs at football matches over the past few years, but for all the sucessful occasions where I have captured the ball crossing the line for a goal, or I’ve frozen an instant which combines several elements … Continue reading

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Bothroyd escapes Sky Sports Lynch Mob

The FAW announced in a statement yesterday that they will be taking no action over Jay Bothroyd’s challenge on Leeds’ Luciano Becchio in the Monday night game at Elland Road.  It was a surprise that they were investigating the incident … Continue reading

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How to collect football grounds

Men love collecting things. We’ll collect anything. We even collect football matches. We collect whole stadia. For some of us, it’s the reason we go. It’s definitely a man thing. I was once trying to explain how a woman will … Continue reading

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Leeds Utd 0-4 Cardiff City

Since I got back from Elland Road, I’ve been trying to recall a better Cardiff City performance, and I really can’t. Maybe the FA Cup Quarter Final at Middlesbrough in 2008 was a more efficient display at a better team … Continue reading

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Wales match-worn shirts

I’ve always had an interest in match-worn Wales shirts, and I’ve been lucky enough to get a couple to hang on the wall in my office. This is a historic shirt in Welsh history. It is a no.4 shirt worn … Continue reading

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Is there a future for international football?

Let’s face it. International football as we know it, is deep in the mire. In a modern society where cash counts for more than glory, where clubs pay such massive wages that footballers are duty bound to serve them unquestionably, … Continue reading

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Wales fans sing the anthem in Basel

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Ian Rush must not be appointed Wales manager

All the talk in Basel airport yesterday was of the stunning news that Ian Rush is likely to be appointed as the next Wales manager. There was not a single person I spoke to who thought this was a good … Continue reading

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