Oct 22, 2024 | The Main Blog
I was a bit embarrassed to work out that 100 days had passed without me writing anything in this space. After all, if you’re not making your work available, are you even a writer at all? It has to be said, though, that I have been busy since sharing my thoughts on the...
Jul 7, 2024 | The Main Blog
A month ago, I predicted that Annelise Midgeley would be the next MP for Knowsley whilst observing that Ms Midgely’s election was going to happen regardless of how I marked my ballot paper. On June 8, I noted that: We can be confident that Labour will hold the seat...
Jun 19, 2024 | Football Writing, The Main Blog
A short tweet, reproduced on the Non-League Matters Forum, suggests that Clapton FC has closed it’s doors. The casual football fan might be forgiven for shrugging their shoulders. So what if a club in the tenth tier of English football has thrown in the towel? Well,...
Jun 8, 2024 | The Main Blog
It doesn’t really matter where I cast my vote in the forthcoming General Election; I already know who my next Member of Parliament is going to be. In fact, in most of the General Elections where I have been eligible to vote, my cross on the ballot paper has been...
May 7, 2024 | Football Writing, The Main Blog
The final match of the season, is upon us; Cables’ 50th in all competitions during the campaign. And what a way to bring up the half-century; a local derby which is a winner-takes-all showdown with promotion at stake. Everywhere you look, there is a story, just...
