Barely Managing
I used to read books on my train journey to work. That felt valuable to me. Like I was doing something worthwhile with some otherwise-dead time. Recently though, my commute has been consumed by something else. Something on my phone. Something that threatens to devour my time, my thoughts, and possibly my sanity. That thing, as if you don’t already know, is Football Manager. It’s … Continue reading Barely Managing
AFC Croydon Athletic v Lordswood
AFC Croydon Athletic are a relatively local team for me. I live just under five miles from their ground, the Mayfield Stadium, and for some reason I felt like getting a bit of exercise so decided to make the journey on foot. Couldn’t do any harm, right? Wrong. So, so wrong. On my groundhopping travels I’ve journeyed to stadiums all over Britain and abroad, but … Continue reading AFC Croydon Athletic v Lordswood
Three to Try: Berlin
Berlin is a city boasting a ton of things to do, and it has the food options to match. Whether you’re there for the sight-seeing, the culture, the football or the amazing Christmas markets, you’re going to want to eat – so here are three gems I picked out during a wintery weekend in Germany’s bustling capital. Café BleibtrauBleibtreustr. 45, 10623 Berlin || www Framed posters … Continue reading Three to Try: Berlin
Inside the 1995/96 Gallantry Catalogue
If, like Alison Moyet, you go weak in the presence of beauty, you’ll want to hold onto something sturdy before scrolling any further. Because it’s time for a second instalment of brilliance from the mysterious bods at Gallantry. To re-cap, I have no idea who or what Gallantry were. I know only that they produced magnificent football catalogues in the 1990s. To see the 1994/95 … Continue reading Inside the 1995/96 Gallantry Catalogue
Two Days at Berlin’s Christmas Markets
If, like me, you’re a gigantic Chrimbophile, then you’ll probably be a big Christmas market fan. And it’s hard to imagine anywhere doing Christmas markets better than Berlin. From late November until the end of December, this fantastic city transforms itself into a sea of wooden huts, unreasonably large Christmas trees and twinkling lights. Awww. Just look at it. Berlin’s sprawling festive offering isn’t just … Continue reading Two Days at Berlin’s Christmas Markets
Inside the 1994/95 Gallantry Catalogue
Who were Gallantry? I’m convinced that not a single person in the world knows. I’ve searched and searched, but nothing ever comes up (although, on the flip-side, I have inadvertently become an expert on military medals). The one thing I do know about them is that, for at least two years in the ‘90s, they produced glorious catalogues that have since become wonderful time capsules … Continue reading Inside the 1994/95 Gallantry Catalogue
Five to Try: Freiburg
The Black Forest has a lot more to offer than gateaux and cuckoo clocks. Fans of Germany’s hearty, meaty cuisine will find plenty to gorge on in Freiburg, the region’s quirky capital. Here are five of my favourite foodie finds from around the city. Gasthaus LowenHerrenstraße 47, 79098 Freiburg || www For old school German grub served with a smile, Gasthaus Lowen is well worth … Continue reading Five to Try: Freiburg
Carshalton Athletic v Dagenham & Redbridge
The qualifying rounds of the FA Cup are, in many ways, the competition at its very best. Before the big dogs rumble up and sour everything with their infuriating wealth, this is a pocket of football that remains somewhere in the vague vicinity of pure. These rounds provide even the smallest of clubs with an excuse to dream. An opportunity to think that maybe, just … Continue reading Carshalton Athletic v Dagenham & Redbridge
12 Hours on Sri Lankan Safari
I’ve never had a bucket list, but if I did, a safari trip would always have been right smack bang at the top of it. In March this year, I finally got the chance to fulfil that lifelong ambition, travelling to Yala National Park in rural south-east Sri Lanka. “How long would you like to go out into the park for?” asked our travel agent. “You could do … Continue reading 12 Hours on Sri Lankan Safari
Tottenham Hotspur v Inter Milan
I love football, I love seeing different teams, and I love checking out new stadiums. But I’ll level with you: the magical pint glasses were a big part of what lured me to Tottenham’s new stadium so early in its life. And sure, no doubt in years to come people will stumble upon this write-up and laugh at my Dark Ages inexperience of pint glasses … Continue reading Tottenham Hotspur v Inter Milan
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