Category Archives: Football deprived

Any pasta in a storm

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Sophie

TLF’s November fixture congestion makes Liverpool’s December look like a walk in the park. Admittedly TLF activities are more varied and doesn’t involve overseas travel (only getting as exotic as the Cotswolds) but nonetheless it does all look a bit … Continue reading →

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King John stars in nine goal thriller

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Sophie

A Friday night in October and TLF was privileged to witness a rarely seen performance. No not the 9 (NINE) – nil record breaking performance by the Foxes. TLF’s diary was having the last laugh on that one, as she … Continue reading →

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Just cook

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Sophie

TLF had promised the first Satday of October would be a FFZ. Domestic harmony and quality time the priority. And of course that works until 3pm. One team losing to a 95th minute winner. The other getting thumped away at … Continue reading →

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Sick as a Fox

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Sophie

The date was set. The prep was done 31 August – TLF’s first Lesta game of the season. Postcode for car park of TLF’s choice programmed into SatNav? TICK Top dollar Radio 4 comedy CDs selected to distract from M1 … Continue reading →

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Fairport First XI

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Sophie

FIXTURES: Weekend of 10/11 August Mighty Saints: Dulwich Hamlet (A) Lesta City: Wolverhampton Wanderers (H) TLF: Fairport’s Cropredy Convention (A) Finally! Time for the traditional early August fixture that takes place in the Folky Theatre of Dreams that is a … Continue reading →

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Tolerance (noun)

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Sophie

“The allowable departure from a specification or standard, considered non-harmful to the functioning of a part, process, or product over its life cycle.” So just to be clear. TLF tolerance with regard to occupying the Football Free Zone (FFZ): Fairly … Continue reading →

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Punctuality is the thief of time

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Sophie

Good old Oscar. Always been a BIG fan. When facing the grim realities of the number of weeks that TLF is behind with her regular dose of footballing ramblings, I turn to the big hitters for some justification and there … Continue reading →

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A football free hat trick

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Sophie

Part 1. Snow joke TLF was torn. On the one hand, TLF is a big fan of snow. On the other, rather like King Lear, TLF was ready to rage at the weather Gods. Mr TLF all signed up for … Continue reading →

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A late selection box

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Sophie

Work and reality loom and TLF finally has to emerge from the festive comfort blanket of after eight wrappers, the bumper Radio Times and no rules re alcohol and chocolate consumption. Time to reacquaint myself with the keyboard, sadly realising … Continue reading →

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So many hats, so litle time

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Sophie

Winter. Always a challenge for the fashion conscious TLF about town (it’s not a town it’s a City!!!!!). How to keep the old grey matter warm, while still maintaining sartorial elegance and providing that certain elan with which one likes … Continue reading →

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