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Sunday 15th May 2022, Premier League, Goodison Park, Everton vs Brentford The weekend had started well for the teams of Merseyside as Liverpool secured their second title of the season on Saturday by winning their first FA Cup under Klopp, defeating Chelsea on penalties under the arch as they had done to win the LeagueContinue reading “That One’s Self Destruct”

Monday 2nd May: League 2: The Peninsula Stadium: Salford City vs Mansfield Town To complete my bank holiday weekend trilogy of matches I made the long journey out to Salford’s Peninsula stadium, in the millionaire’s suburbs north of Manchester, to see if the hosts secure the 3 points they needed to keep themselves in theContinue reading “Two Decisions End Salford’s Playoff Push”

Sunday 1st May: WSL: Walton Hall Park: Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur I finished off April by sampling a match of huge significance on the final day of the League One season. So for the start of May I took my foot off the gas and put it through the rear window as I visited WaltonContinue reading “Late Flurry On Walton Beach”

30th April 2022: League 1: Hillsborough: Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth To finish April off in style I headed to Sheffield to see if Wednesday could seal the deal as they aimed to qualify for the playoffs. They started the day in 4th place with a 2 point lead over Plymouth and Wycombe in 6th andContinue reading “Delays Make Me Late For The Party”

Saturday 23 April 2022: Brentford Community Stadium: EPL: Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur So for St. George’s day weekend and with no luck in getting a ticket to the Merseyside Derby, I went back to London instead and returned to church. I went back to Brentford and wow was it nice to be back watching myContinue reading “Eriksen’s Day”

Monday 18th April 2022: Easter Monday: Ewood Park: EFL Championship: Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City Having missed going to a Good Friday game due to other commitments I wanted to make sure I chose well for my Easter Monday match. I considered taking the direct train up to Bloomfield Road in Blackpool to see theContinue reading “A Quiet Easter at Ewood Park”

Saturday 9th April: Bramall Lane: EFL Championship: Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth After being treated to such an unexpectedly brilliant game last week it was only fair that this time out I would expect so much and instead end up suffering through one of the worst games of football it has ever been my misfortuneContinue reading “The Cure for Insomnia”

2nd April 2022: EPL: Stamford Bridge: Chelsea vs Brentford So straight off the bat I just have to say that I cannot believe how lucky I was to witness this incredible match and that’s not just because of the insanely awesome way the result turned out. I was lucky even to have a ticket asContinue reading “WOW!! What Have I Just Witnessed?”

Right so today is April Fools day, but this is not a joke. FIFA have decided to keep the World Cup in Qatar and it will take place in November for the first time ever too. The exact dates are 21st November 2022- 18th December 2022. I wish that was a joke, but it isContinue reading “A World Cup Derby?”

Sunday 27th March 2022: WSL: Old Trafford: Manchester United vs Everton It was Mother’s day for this match and so I thought it only to head to Manchester to witness history being made in Women’s football as Manchester United’s Women’s team played in front of fans at Old Trafford for the first time ever. TheyContinue reading “Theatre of Lifelong Dreams in Action”