Category Archives: Match days

It was probably tempting fate to heap praise on the success of the new TLF lucky Lesta socks. Cue an immediate blip as they and TLF pop up to Lesta for the first time in 2020 and witness a defeat … Continue reading →

Those of a certain age may remember the 1980s series from Yorkshire Television, Arthur C Clarke’s Mysterious World. Thirteen episodes investigating unexplained phenomena from around the world. If only Sir Arthur was still around as TLF would like to suggest … Continue reading →

There’s a pattern Chez TLF. It goes like this. TLF being both consultative and also a fan of the early booking, will always check in with TLF as to whether he wants to see this band, that football match, that … Continue reading →

Out vile jelly! It seemed that TLF had come over a bit King Lear, prompted by the dismal Saints defending that led to them conceding a 3rd goal against winless away from home Eastbourne. The right arm was in full … Continue reading →

“It’s going to rain You will get wet Your team will be segregated And you will lose.” And a ‘Bon voyage’ to you too Mr TLF. Not the words that a TLF needed to hear. She was already feeling under … Continue reading →

It’s football Jim, but not as we know it. As they never said in Star Trek. Of course it is still 11 v 11. And it does involve train travel. But it’s Wemberlee, it’s Ingurland and it’s my 11 year … Continue reading →

The bank holiday weekend beckoned. TLF arose with a spring in her paw, successful football negotiations were concluded; eschew (BOOM!) the home game on the Monday in return for a Satday that like a Fry’s Turkish Delight would be full … Continue reading →

A bit like a golden ticket, a hen’s tooth, or perhaps permission to stay in a country you have worked in, contributing to economy etc etc for years (OOH TLF dips a paw briefly into political commentary), a skool nite … Continue reading →

The blank canvas that is the fixtures and results section of the programme, capturing in two pages of A5, nine months of highs, lows and probably more lows was waiting for us at Clarence Park, as the season opened with … Continue reading →