Author Archives: Sophie

All chips no pins

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Sophie

The blank canvas that is the fixtures and results section of the programme, capturing in two pages of A5, nine months of highs, lows and probably more lows was waiting for us at Clarence Park, as the season opened with … Continue reading →

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En France

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Sophie

“There’s a few early starts. It’s gonna be mental.” Copyright Julie Scott, describing our France itinerary. The only reason Trading Standards might want to have un mot vite with her is because you could replace ‘a few’ with ‘all’. It … Continue reading →

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For shame, TLF…..

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Sophie

Like a grumpy teenager, TLF is stomping up some metaphorical stairs towards the keyboard. “TIDY UP YOUR BLOG! AND DON’T GIVE ME THAT LOOK YOUNG FOX. YOU KNOW YOU DIDN’T FINISH WITH A NICE NEAT FLOURISH AT THE END OF … Continue reading →

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Tolerance (noun)

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Sophie

“The allowable departure from a specification or standard, considered non-harmful to the functioning of a part, process, or product over its life cycle.” So just to be clear. TLF tolerance with regard to occupying the Football Free Zone (FFZ): Fairly … Continue reading →

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Fez-tastic

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Sophie

Finally. It was going to happen. TLF had a fez and she had always been ready to use it. She might not have been first choice to be i/c the MSMS (Mighty Saints Mega Store) for the home game against … Continue reading →

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Punctuality is the thief of time

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Sophie

Good old Oscar. Always been a BIG fan. When facing the grim realities of the number of weeks that TLF is behind with her regular dose of footballing ramblings, I turn to the big hitters for some justification and there … Continue reading →

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A football free hat trick

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Sophie

Part 1. Snow joke TLF was torn. On the one hand, TLF is a big fan of snow. On the other, rather like King Lear, TLF was ready to rage at the weather Gods. Mr TLF all signed up for … Continue reading →

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It’s not you. It’s me. Actually, it is you

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Sophie

This isn’t easy to say. I don’t want to hurt your feelings, but I have to be honest. I can’t be with you anymore. I know you will be hurt and shocked. You will say that you can change, but … Continue reading →

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Blonde on Blonde

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Sophie

If two’s a company and three’s a crowd, then we had a ‘crowd of beer’ on the outdoor ‘local ale stall run by volunteers’ (copyright M. Hill) for the home game against as we like to say high-flying Woking. Our … Continue reading →

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“The journey not the destination matters” TS Elliot

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Sophie

“You and your rag tag bunch of questers on the p1ss in concrete country.” That’s what I like about Mr TLF. Always there with the bon mots to wish me well on my journey as I leave early for an … Continue reading →

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