Monthly Archives: December 2010

2010 & The Death of the Football Supporter

The way that people watch football has always reflected the society from which they are drawn. In the 1920s and 30s, huge crowds were attracted as the common man experienced public entertainment on a large scale for the first time. … Continue reading

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Video: The Referee

~ What does it take to be a world class football referee? ~ Swedish top football referee Martin Hansson had a successful journey towards his vision in life, the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Then one dark night … Continue reading

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Llanelli AFC – The team that never plays

Once upon a time, in a far and distant land, there was a team called Llanelli AFC. And the played football matches. But in the Winter of 2010 there was a great darkness came over the town, and football was … Continue reading

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The League of Wales Weight-Watchers

Since it’s foundation in 1994, the detractors of the League of Wales have always made fun of its heavier players. If you’ve got a pot-bellied 38 year old playing full-back, then the League can be no good, they reasoned with … Continue reading

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Watford 4-1 Cardiff City

I’m sure I must have been to an uglier ground than Vicarage Road, but I can’t remember one. I’m sure I must have been to an uglier town than Watford, but again, I can’t remember one. This was a shit … Continue reading

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Lech Poznan Under 11s Ultras

Lech Posnan Ultras turned up to watch the Lech U11 tournament. Those kids will have nightmares.

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Ffwtbol Awards 2010

Team of the Year : Newport County After decades of decline and stagnation since their demise and reformation in 1989, Newport County were top of the Blue Square Premier in September, and stayed there for the rest of the season. … Continue reading

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BBC Wales rugby bias laid bare

Let me be clear from the start of this blogpost. I like rugby. Sometimes I love rugby, and I spend a lot of time arguing with my anti-rugby mates about the sport. I enjoy it, and I appreciate sporting coverage … Continue reading

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What football could learn from rugby

There aren’t many things that football could learn from rugby. The modern Union sport is overly technical with games often decided by the rule interpretation of its referees.  Even rugby fans don’t argue that it is a better game, they … Continue reading

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Clearing snow in ’82 with the Bennett Brothers

When Derek Brockway told us that this was the snowiest winter since 1982, my mind was taken back to a surreal Friday morning I spent at Ninian Park in that year. City were scheduled to play a home game on … Continue reading

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