Author Archives: Sophie

Missing the points

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Sophie

As any fule kno there is an August weekend that if it was a stick of rock would have RESERVED AND NOT FOR FOOTBALL written through it. Probably very small letters or a very big stick of rock. And so … Continue reading →

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It starts

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Sophie

The 06.24 to Brighton (fast via London) is probably not the place to ‘treat’ my fellow commuters to a TLF solo rendition of “We are the yellow and blue army”, but the urge was strong. Resplendent in a Mighty Saints … Continue reading →

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Punctuality? Over-rated

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Sophie

Better get this writ quick, as they say in Lesta. Well actually it’s just the ‘writ’ bit they say but you get the gist. You being very clever of course, have probably also sussed that this little linguistic ramble is … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the season (ticket renewal)

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Sophie

It’s a wise football club that, after the odd kind of season Lesta City has just had, freezes its season ticket prices for long term season ticket holders and also says thank you via a postcard once you have done … Continue reading →

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Say it with flowers

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Sophie

With the football season over, bar the Champions League final shouting, it’s a time for reflection and relocation of TLF time, largely in the direction of Mr TLF who has endured higher than average levels of abandonment during 2016/17 due … Continue reading →

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The B words

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Sophie

It’s true, TLF has been ‘off grid’ , out of the loop’, ‘conspicuous by her absence’ and other such niceties. I could claim that the dog ate my blog(S) or I could just blame the three Bs: Birthday Busy Bad … Continue reading →

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Mustn’t grumble

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Sophie

All good things come to an end and so it was for TLF as Athletico Madrid finally invoked my Article 50; out of Europe but most definitely not down. Apart from the fine manner of Lesta City’s European departure, (probably … Continue reading →

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Dear Madrid,

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Sophie

Hola, That was some holiday romance. Brief? Yes. Hot? Most definitely. Bitter sweet? Of course. But forever memorable. You are of course stunningly beautiful, with your meandering streets, historic architecture and beautiful green spaces. You tempted me with your tapas … Continue reading →

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?Hablas Espanol?

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Sophie

For TLF the trials and tribulations of Champions League football continue (don’t worry not daft enough to think that this is something I need to get used to). Another month and another European city looms on the horizon, there are … Continue reading →

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Somewhere over the rainbow

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Sophie

The Saints can fly, And that home win that you dream of, That dream really does come true. It has been a spectacularly grey start to 2017 for the Mighty Saints. Not meteorologically-speaking, although we haven’t exactly been flirting with … Continue reading →

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