Author Archives: Sophie

Dear Diary……

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Sophie

The last visit of parental TLFs saw them accompanied by seven boxes of ‘treasured items from TLF’s youth’ or ‘seven boxes of crap cluttering up the dining room,’ depending on whether you reside in the TLF camp or the Mr … Continue reading →

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Sweet

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Sophie

Refreshers. You remember. Those little fizzy sweets – pink, yellow and green discs of sugar. (And malic acid. And sodium bicarbonate. And E470b. And natural flavourings. So that’s ok then). Everywhere when I were a cub, which I do accept … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Being Earnest

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Sophie

I like to think that the Worthing manager did his best Lady Bracknell impression in the changing rooms after the game against St Albans. I don’t mean he indulged in a bit of cross dressing – although if he wants … Continue reading →

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There be Dragons

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Sophie

Football does funny things to a TLF. But you know that. Champions League football however takes it to a whole new different level.  It is new and shiny. It is, let’s face it, likely to be a rare occurrence. Can’t … Continue reading →

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A mug’s game

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Sophie

Technically last Satday it was Lesta’s turn. Okay I know I had seen them during the week but that was abroad. And Filbert Way has not yet been graced with the TLF presence this season. And the Mighty Saints were … Continue reading →

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In Bruges

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Sophie

“Maybe that’s what hell is: the entire rest of eternity spent in fu#kin’ Bruges.” Ray (Colin Farrell) from the film, In Bruges. It is fair to say that Ray the rookie hitman did not take to Bruges and TLF has … Continue reading →

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Chilled

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Sophie

And finally. Good things come to the TLF that waits. Escape from the FFZ. Not that it was all bad you understand; certainly Sunday’s hangover was testament to the very good wedding that kept me away from non-league football day … Continue reading →

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On the right track

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Sophie

Technically life in the FFZ (you should know what that is by now) is no laughing matter. But when the latest glitch in the sporting diary is down to being in Edinburgh for the Fringe…well that’s pretty funny. We weren’t … Continue reading →

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Lear of the Rovers

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Sophie

The second weekend of being a FFZ (football free zone) arrives. A double tragedy as it coincides with King Lear (BOOM!) This lack of football is starting to addle the TLF little grey cells or else it was a very … Continue reading →

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Pants!

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Sophie

Remember when Sir Gary of Lineker tweeted about presenting MOTD in his pants if Lesta won the League? Well actually there was a bit of a cover up (BOOM!) and the full tweet said: “I’ll present MOTD in my pants … Continue reading →

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