The author's reflections capture their journey as a long-suffering football fan, transitioning from disillusionment to the euphoria of Premier League status. They reminisce about past hardships, the importance of hope, and the unexpected delight of recent successes. As they prepare for the challenges of top-tier football, optimism persists for the future.
Tag: football
A Word on… The Attack
After finishing the previous season in such good form, it's been a real disappointment to see...
A Word on… The Midfield
Time for the next part of my player-by-player review of the past season. This time it’s the turn of the midfielders. Ben Sheaf It’s been a frustrating season for Ben Sheaf. Through injuries and poor form, we’ve barely been able to enjoy him at his best, and even when he has performed like his old … Continue reading A Word on… The Midfield
A Word On… The Defence
Thank God that's over. There's so much to talk about when looking back over the season, and quite frankly it's a task I'll leave mostly to my peers. I would however like to go over each player in the squad and sum up their respective campaigns. This time out, I'll be waffling on about our … Continue reading A Word On… The Defence
Talking Points – Exorcism
What's in a curse? At least, in football terms, it could all be chalked up to coincidence. We haven't beaten Preston North End in league competition since 2007, but there was a 6-year period in that time where both clubs' paths diverged into differing divisions, so knock those 18 years down to twelve, and that … Continue reading Talking Points – Exorcism
Talking Points
If I had to go over all the things that have happened since I last unleashed a rambling on this site, I would either have to rival Leo Tolstoy, or rework Billy Joel's 1989 pyro-denial mantra 'We Didn't Start The Fire'. Actually, that sounds like fun. Big Vik, Gus as well, Dabo's pen, bloody hell! … Continue reading Talking Points




