Author Archives: Sophie

Feast or famine

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Sophie

Before the Monday night home game I realised it was a whole 19 days since I had last seen the mighty Saints (not so much a ‘lost’ fox. More, I dunno, mislaid?) That’s what bad weather and a greed for … Continue reading →

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Just william

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Sophie

This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle, This earth of majesty, this seat of majesty, This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this Clarence Park…. Ooops, sorry have come over a bit Shakespeare this week as while the rain … Continue reading →

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3D Boxing Day

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Sophie

Waking up on Boxing Day morning there was a palpable air of tension Chez TLF. Nothing to do with the day before’s sprouts or indeed the three points at stake in the impending derby game. Rather it was the impending … Continue reading →

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Festive message from a Fox

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Sophie

If it is a good enough for the Monarch, it is good enough for me. A brief picture message, which provides reassurances for the Bah Humbuggers amongst you and hopefully makes those of you who are embracing your inner elf, … Continue reading →

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Festive Fox’s Top Ten

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Sophie

I will admit to being a bit of a sucker for the old Christmas traditions – advent calendars (NOT the chocolate ones, I’m a bit old skool, just a picture in a window is fine), proper christmas trees that start … Continue reading →

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Bah Humbug

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Sophie

Being a bit of a Christmas curmudgeon, Mr TLF will often incur my wrath by using the line, “it’s a funny time of the year”, as an excuse for all manner of grumpiness, or general blokey-slackness. I usually give this … Continue reading →

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Bin it!!!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Sophie

Since I boxed up all my TATTPIB accoutrement I confess that I have come across the occasional stowaway item; a fridge magnet in a drawer, a scrunched up replica shirt at the bottom of the wardrobe (I know, no respect … Continue reading →

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Tragedy. Of Sorts

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Sophie

I can only think that at Tonbridge on Saturday the fourth official came over all a bit Macbeth. Not in a ‘killing the king on the basis of advice from three witches and his wife’ kind of a way (women … Continue reading →

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And they say romance is dead

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Sophie

Romantic gestures come in many forms; surprise flowers, a thoughtful note, whisked away to Paris for weekend, a simple cuddle and a kiss to name but a few. However I think I hit romance gold this weekend when I managed … Continue reading →

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Hot Tub Towers

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Sophie

Ever found yourself standing in a kitchen in a cottage in deepest darkest rural Wales, wearing a swimming costume and a bobble hat, opening bottles of cava at 6pm on a Sunday evening? Trust me, it is the kind of … Continue reading →

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