Hull City supporters have been arguing for with their chairman over his desire to change the club’s name from Hull City to Hull Tigers. He wants to do this because he thinks it will enhance the club’s commercial opportunities, particularly … Continue reading
I stained, intentionally, four 6’x5′ garden fence panels this week. Unintentionally, I also stained in a fetching green colour: 1. Approximately 1% of my sand coloured (not green) patio. 2. The other side (brown) of the fence that belongs to … 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