Author Archives: Sophie

Not very current affairs

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Sophie

Dear Mr Osborne, Yes I accept that this letter is a tad late, bearing in mind that you delivered your ‘sunshine’ budget all of 9 days ago. But I’m a busy Fox and obviously wanted to give your proposals the … Continue reading →

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Sartorial

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Sophie

Technically it was a Fox weekend. Not a Saints weekend. But it had not been the best of working weeks (I think the best working week is actually when you are on annual leave for a week, but there you … Continue reading →

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Crucial

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Sophie

Think about the last heated debate you had with a loved one. It could have been about serious issues of the day like levels of football match attendance, whether it is right and proper to kick 10 barrels of wotsit … Continue reading →

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Just the ticket

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Sophie

Satday at t’Park. I’m slightly frayed around the edges due to one too many cheeky red wines in the company of my parents and the mighty Fairport Convention. I’ve endured a 6 mile run, an ill advised virgin train ‘snack … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 25, 2015 by Sophie

The love you gave me Nothing else can save me SOS Perhaps not ABBA’s finest hour and certainly not a TLF favourite but in times of distress the classic ‘Knowing me knowing you’ doesn’t quite cut it. I know that … Continue reading →

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A fine romance

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Sophie

I thought I had got this Valentines Day gig sorted. “Darling how would like to take a stroll with me in Clarence Park? Taking in some of the fine sights of this fair City and perhaps enjoying a beverage or … Continue reading →

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Theatre of the Absurd

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Sophie

In my shock and disappointment at achieving a hat trick of football free zone (FFZs) weekends, I was reminded of the great Oscar Wilde line, “To miss one football match may be regarded as a misfortune; to miss three looks … Continue reading →

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Government Health Warning

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Sophie

Accordingly to Mr ‘David TLF Attenborough’ the weekly existence of yours truly consists of the following: GYM. RUN. SLEEP. And he adds, “now and again I see you and I wave.” While there might be a smidgen more to it … Continue reading →

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FA Cup Cake

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Sophie

And there TLF goes. Hoisted by her own baked petard. The petard in this case being a blueberry loaf. Although if you were to attach blame to my latest superstition I’d maybe point the paw of accusation in the direction … Continue reading →

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Let’s hear it for the boy

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Sophie

“What time will we get to the stadium UGM?” Finlay, aged 6. Saturday 1.45pm Hmmm. Two urgent issues here: 1. My Godson needs to know that Clarence Park is perhaps a bit smaller than most grounds he sees on telly. … Continue reading →

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