Author Archives: Sophie

Back to the Park

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Sophie

“So are you drinking this afternoon?” Now there’s a question. Mr TLF and I are at the top of St Alban’s main street. We are about to follow our separate paths of destiny (well our Satday afternoon activities to be … Continue reading →

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I had a dream

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Sophie

And it wasn’t a good one. Not sure if it was some sub-conscious Clarence Park withdrawal symptom but I do not see that I deserve a dream where I witness the mighty Saints lose 8 (eight)- 0. Opposition unknown (my … Continue reading →

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Football’s coming home

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Sophie

Or at least TLF was. Yep after a mere 485 days since I last set foot in Filbert Way (or the King Power stadium if you must) the Fox was back. The expected fanfare with civic welcoming committee, brass band, … Continue reading →

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FC FC

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Sophie

You’ll be pleased to know that misery Fox who was moping around the parish of TLF last week has gone. Dumped en route to my sixteenth trip (the journey variety not drug related) to the loveliness that is a small … Continue reading →

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Minor crisis of confidence

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Sophie

One minute I am despairing that the new season will never arrive. The next I’m feeling a bit, well to be honest non-plussed (and not just because I like the word). I’ve got cold feet. I’m not sure where this … Continue reading →

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Summer in the City

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Sophie

My debut at Clarence Park over 12 months ago involved a pre-season friendly and 12 months later, as a result of a late addition to current pre-season fixtures it was the same start for Mum and step dad TLF (MSD-TLF). … Continue reading →

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Dr Fox

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Sophie

It is amazing how short-lived it was; the relief of not having to write a daily blog. Obviously when I say ‘having to’ that’s a bit of an exaggeration, it’s a bit like I didn’t have to stick rigidly to … Continue reading →

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Gertcha!

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Sophie

Yes Mario Gotze the man who, every time his name was mentioned had me hankering to shout out the title of that toe-tapping tune produced by everybody’s favourite cock-er-nee duo Chas and Dave, won it for Germany. I’m grateful for … Continue reading →

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Good Lord

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Sophie

I’m not a big fan of the work drinks reception. The drinks bit is fine, it’s my pitiful attempts to network with people that depresses me. Once I’ve spoken to the people I know it’s a real battle to drag … Continue reading →

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Told you so

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Sophie

It was written in the stickers and it is the line up for the final that I predicted before the tournament started. But not the line up I wanted. Sometimes being right sucks. My Holland shirts are facing the long … Continue reading →

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