Category Archives: Very random

Shhhh!

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Sophie
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Foxit

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Sophie

TLF returns home after a night away to be greeted by some ominous wording on the Mr TLF authored shopping list. This seems an extreme reaction to what was a pre-agreed, one night absence. Turns out however that this was … 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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For shame, TLF…..

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Sophie

Like a grumpy teenager, TLF is stomping up some metaphorical stairs towards the keyboard. “TIDY UP YOUR BLOG! AND DON’T GIVE ME THAT LOOK YOUNG FOX. YOU KNOW YOU DIDN’T FINISH WITH A NICE NEAT FLOURISH AT THE END OF … 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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It’s not you. It’s me. Actually, it is you

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Sophie

This isn’t easy to say. I don’t want to hurt your feelings, but I have to be honest. I can’t be with you anymore. I know you will be hurt and shocked. You will say that you can change, but … 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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Sticky moments

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Sophie

TLF was staring down the barrel of an empty football gun. No St Albans game after being booted out of the FA Cup and Lesta not playing until Monday evening. Nothing to occupy the little grey worry cells. Mr TLF … Continue reading →

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South Stand Upper, Row S, Seats 92 & 93

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Sophie

From September 1996 to May 2002, S 92 and 93 were TLF’s (not that she was TLF back then) Filbert Street constant footballing companions. This week, one of their conversations was recorded for posterity: 92: Well this is nice. A … Continue reading →

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Traditional Part Two

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Sophie

I know. We did tradition last week. But being an open minded TLF there’s always room for some new ones. Even if they are a bit dangerous. Early Cropedy form was along usual lines. Noon was always marked with a … Continue reading →

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