Being a Wigan Athletic fan has never been easy. I’m sure fans of every other team think the same about their team, but they’re wrong; it’s a proper nightmare, supporting Wigan Athletic. For example, right from the start, from the … Continue reading
After getting on for seventeen months of 5-4-Friday, I have been quite impressed with my ability to think up a vaguely topical theme each week. It has sometimes been a struggle to dream up an idea and I have been … Continue reading
The Winter Olympics has just finished, with its collection of wintry and bizarre sports, and it got me thinking about what constitutes a sport. There were people sliding down a hill on a tea tray, people not sliding down a hill … Continue reading
Here are five things I hadn’t expected to happen, and have to deal with, on my birthday today. 1. Smash the last spare kitchen spot bulb AND break the light fitting in the en suite. 2. Make a failed trip … Continue reading
It’s a cheeky day off today before embarking on a short weekend away in Brighton to watch the football. 5 day off things – some planned, others not – I have noticed, are: 1. No 0535 alarm call 2. No … Continue reading
After last week’s 54F in which I gave a flimsy case for sitting down at football matches, I suppose it is only right that I give over this week’s blog to presenting the alternative view. Having considered the relative merits … Continue reading
Arsenal virtually kissed goodbye to another trophy chance tonight, thanks to a very clumsy red card for their keeper. There have been other daft red cards: 1. Wojciech Szczesny, 2014 2. Zinedine Zidane, 2006 3. David Beckham, 1998 4. Poalo Di … Continue reading
I have spent all day today hurtling down water slides in Stoke. I have also been involved in other roller-coaster related activities in recent times: 1. Waterworld, Stoke-on-Trent 2. Sandcastle Water Park, Blackpool 3. Splash World, Southport 4. Silcock’s Chav … Continue reading
Football lost one of its true gents today in Sir Tom Finney. There have been others: 1. Tom Finney 2. Bobby Robson 3. Roberto Martinez 4. Bobby Moore 5. Stanley Matthews … Continue reading