Emma Hayes is everything a co-commentator should be. Knows her players (and stats) and insightful commentary about what’s happening on the pitch, simply explained. So much better than those ex-pros stating the bloody obvious.
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It may be a year late, but flag is up, wall chart is on the wall, ready for kick-off. Come on England! #Euro2020 #England
One Less Whistle?
The fall of a local club Continue reading
Light-ning North Visit
It’s becoming something of a tradition to have a quick trip north just before Christmas and this year was no exception as Heather and I managed to squeeze a couple of days in Newcastle into a crowded December.
Said we are Premier League, said we are Premier League. Job Done. In Rafa we trust.
(sorry we won’t see you there mackems 🙂 )
Northern Enchantment Broken
A saw Heather and I yawning as we rose early to get to Kings Cross Station, all to catch a train north to Newcastle.
Dogs In The North
A trip to Newcastle, and even further north. With lots and lots of snowdogs! Continue reading
A Winning Dash North
I headed north at the weekend, leaving Heather to entertain herself. I was up in Newcastle to see my Dad (unseen since Christmas so we had to exchange christmas (and birthday!) presents). Before that I took in Newcastle play West Brom which we actually managed to win. A good little Continue reading …
Each Other Instead Of The Ball
From the nufc.com advent calendar, a match report of long ago: Thompson started up the incline and within a few minutes, Wallace scored with a nice shot from the left wing. For a while the visitors were able to do very little against the rushes of their opponents and after Continue reading …
Change It!
When you have 61% possession and lose 2-0 with only one chance of note (from your rightback) then it’s too defensive and not creative enough. The worry is McClaren can’t see the shit piling over his umbrella and will send out the same side, in the same formation, with the Continue reading …