17/01/2022
France at 200.
With this week’s match I reach the landmark of my 200th ground in France, (by my count). As such it … Read More “France at 200.”
20/01/2021
The Contortionist’s Coupe de France
The Coupe de France is unique amongst World Football Competitions. With over 7,000 entries, it is by far the largest … Read More “The Contortionist’s Coupe de France”
04/04/2020
Fourth April 1998.
While changes occur gradually, there are often defining moments that mark the boundaries between one state and another. When I … Read More “Fourth April 1998.”
06/11/2019
An ASEAN Club Cup – Forward Step or Not?
The ASEAN football Federation has announced that it will commence a new club competition to start next season. The announcement … Read More “An ASEAN Club Cup – Forward Step or Not?”
27/09/2019
UEFA Conference names the Conference League (and other stories)
We now know the name of UEFA’s new third competition. We also have a fair idea of how the clubs … Read More “UEFA Conference names the Conference League (and other stories)”
30/07/2019
New Season Road Trip
Coupe de Belgique – First Round. RSC Libramont 2-1 RRC Mormont Admission €6. Attendance ~130 Only my second game of … Read More “New Season Road Trip”
22/04/2019
The 4000.
It has to be typical of my record that a landmark number, the 4000th ground ticked should come courtesy of … Read More “The 4000.”
06/04/2019
Baoding
Wednesday 3rd April 2019. China League 2 (North) Baoding Rongda 1-1 Dalian Chanjoy For my last Chinese venture at the … Read More “Baoding”
31/03/2019
Derby Days, the Beijing Way
Beijing Renhe 0-1 Beijing Guo’an Chinese Super League @ Fengtai Stadium Admission 150 Yuan (About £17), attendance 22376 Tickets went … Read More “Derby Days, the Beijing Way”
30/03/2019
Infantino in a hurry
It seems that Gianni Infantino is a man in a hurry, determined to make his mark on World Football. He … Read More “Infantino in a hurry”