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.”
Category: The European Game
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.”
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.”
09/05/2018
Eurohop – Part 1
In England, the groundhopper has been a part of the non-league scene for many decades now. There are several hundreds … Read More “Eurohop – Part 1”
27/04/2018
The Price is Right? Selling Football by the Euro.
There are major changes to qualification for European Competition from next season. UEFA are selling this as evolution, not revolution … Read More “The Price is Right? Selling Football by the Euro.”
11/10/2015
The Jutland Weekend
When I left Hamburg airport, I was planning on heading to Flensburg for the derby in the Schleswig-Holstein Liga. TSB … Read More “The Jutland Weekend”
03/05/2015
New Beginnings.
The old chapter finished at about 4.50, on Saturday 2nd May. The ball was passed to Jamal Lawrence, and the … Read More “New Beginnings.”