Wednesday 25th February 2022: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton: Arnold Clark Cup: England vs Germany Today’s blog takes us back in time by 5 months to the end of February as England’s Women’s team competed in a crunch match at the end of a gruelling week of travelling across the country in search of their first trophyContinue reading “What A Way To Win The Cup”
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Train Strike Scuppers Plans
So the nationwide train strike has been confirmed for Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday next week. Even though I was going to be travelling to Leeds on Friday, for the England Women’s team’s final home build up game for the Euros next month, the knock on effect of the strikes mean that I can no longerContinue reading “Train Strike Scuppers Plans”
Houghton is Out
With the discussions around the England Men’s team’s performances in the National League turning toxic, in the wake of their humiliating 4-0 loss at home to Hungary this week, I have decided to turn my attention to the release of the England squad for the Women’s Euros that they are hosting in July. I amContinue reading “Houghton is Out”
How The Premier League Looks for Season 2022/23
The next football season starts in just 2 months time, as it tries to shimmy its way around the World Cup in Qatar in November. As such I feel now is the perfect time to outline which teams will be in which league when things get underway again in August. South Coast Brighton and HoveContinue reading “How The Premier League Looks for Season 2022/23”
2022/23 Relegation and Promotion
Fully recharged and having sorted out the technical problems that invaded my life last week, I’m back on the blog trail again. Starting out this time with a simpler blog that outlines the winners and losers of the 2021/22 season in England. WINNERSChampions League – Real Madrid Europa League -Eintracht FrankfurtEuropa Conference League – RomaLeagueContinue reading “2022/23 Relegation and Promotion”
Leeds Get Everything They Need
Sunday 22nd May 2022: Premier League Final Day: Brentford Community Stadium: Brentford vs Leeds United So here it is, the final day of the Premier League season and I am going into this match incredibly laid-back because Brentford are already safely marooned in mid-table and having a turbo charged end to the season. The BeesContinue reading “Leeds Get Everything They Need”
The Final Day Awaits
Right, so the final day of the Premier League season is just 2 days away and I’m here to break down exactly what’s on the line at both ends of the table. Let’s start down at the bottom where the equation is far simpler than at the top. Norwich and Watford are already condemned toContinue reading “The Final Day Awaits”
That One’s Self Destruct
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”
Two Decisions End Salford’s Playoff Push
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”
Late Flurry On Walton Beach
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”