Nov 19, 2019 | Football Writing
I thought I had put together my final programme for Prescot Cables. However, a late, late equaliser at the Millbank Linnets Stadium denied the Pesky Bulls a win in their Buildbase FA Trophy tie at Runcorn Linnets. This meant that a programme would be required at short...
Oct 30, 2019 | Football Writing
The first issue of The Walloper for a month has also turned out to be my last as the Editor, as I tendered my resignation the morning after the rearranged match was played. Putting it together was a slog; apart from the (mandatory) contributions from the opposition...
Aug 22, 2019 | Football Writing
This article originally appeared in the Prescot Cables v Clitheroe Programme, 20th August 2019. It is a personal view, forged over many years of experience and should not be considered the opinion of Prescot Cables FC or its Directors. However, I did choose to include...
Feb 27, 2019 | Football Writing
This article originally appeared in the Prescot Cables v Colne Programme, 9th February 2019. It is reproduced here because the play-offs at Step 4 are an issue that will affect clubs around England. Picture the scene: the final whistle has just blown in the play-off...
Nov 7, 2018 | Football Writing
The following text was intended to appear in the Prescot Cables v Ramsbottom United Programme, 6th November 2018. However, such was the volume and quality of contributions from other writers, I took it out of the layout. I present it here, so that the time spent...
Aug 17, 2017 | Football Writing
This piece was written for the programme of the FA Cup tie between Prescot Cables and City of Liverpool and a slightly amended version appeared in the programme of Ashford Town (Middlesex) v Wembley. Tonight is special for both clubs, their players, coaches,...
