Morning all. Around eighty eight minutes on the clock, the referee took a tumble after being caught by one of the Ostersunds players. No fuss though, no extra tumble or three, just a graceful return to his feet. I like things like that, they make me smile. The highlight of the game I thought. As […]

Morning all. Chelsea v Barcelona didn’t quite live up to expectations last night. A good game but I thought there’d be more goals, certainly from the visitors. Suarez was kept quite quiet I thought and resorted to making a few unwarranted tumbles but the two goals scored were good, especially Will I Ams. Chelsea face […]

Morning all. Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has repeatedly said that he is determined to see out the year and a half that is left on his contract. But will the state of mediocrity that has befallen his side allow him to do so? As last season drew to a close, the 68-year old Frenchman signed […]

Morning all. I think winter is disappearing fast. The cold frosty mornings are followed by glorious sunshine and pleasant temperatures. Daffodils are growing rapidly, crocus are in full bloom and the snowdrops are standing strong. Everything in the garden and on hedgerows is moving forward towards a new season. Spring. I love springtime, I really […]