calneeagle
@calneeagle.bsky.social
Semi-retired GP, appraiser, Chippenham Town Board and Medical Officer, Surrey CCC ex-General Committee, CPFC ST holder, Bath Rugby ST holder, Doorway Wiltshire.
November 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Good to catch up with Kiera Maguire yesterday in the Pawson's (and of course Kevin Day, even if he did insult my attire). As ever, the only Weed in the pub, Kieran was in undercover mode,as undercover as someone 6'3" can be...
November 10, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Good to catch up with Kiera Maguire yesterday in the Pawson's (and of course Kevin Day, even if he did insult my attire). As ever, the only Weed in the pub, Kieran was in undercover mode,as undercover as someone 6'3" can be...
After a perfectly observed Remembrance Sunday ceremony, a forgettable 0-0 against the old foe, with neither side deserving to win. Biggest entertainment was a Weed penalty being overturned by VAR.
Canvot stood in for Matc really well, and Tyrick was superb despite being crocked.
#cpfc
Canvot stood in for Matc really well, and Tyrick was superb despite being crocked.
#cpfc
November 10, 2025 at 7:16 AM
After a perfectly observed Remembrance Sunday ceremony, a forgettable 0-0 against the old foe, with neither side deserving to win. Biggest entertainment was a Weed penalty being overturned by VAR.
Canvot stood in for Matc really well, and Tyrick was superb despite being crocked.
#cpfc
Canvot stood in for Matc really well, and Tyrick was superb despite being crocked.
#cpfc
National League South; Maidstone United 3 Chippenham Town 0; attendance 1880. Not at the races. An impeccable Remembrance ceremony with a very good bugler is about the only positive I can take out of this.
November 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
National League South; Maidstone United 3 Chippenham Town 0; attendance 1880. Not at the races. An impeccable Remembrance ceremony with a very good bugler is about the only positive I can take out of this.
2025 season Celebration Evening with T20 Blast win to celebrate for the women's team, but nothing much to celebrate for the men's team - 2nd in the County Championship won't do nowadays. However, a pleasant evening, in good company, and good value.
#surreycricket
#surreycricket
November 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
2025 season Celebration Evening with T20 Blast win to celebrate for the women's team, but nothing much to celebrate for the men's team - 2nd in the County Championship won't do nowadays. However, a pleasant evening, in good company, and good value.
#surreycricket
#surreycricket
European Conference League Group stage; CPFC 3 AZ Alkmaar 1 (HT 2-0); attendance about 21,500.
Easy win in the end, VAR used in the penalty (missed) & first two goals.
Good turnout from the fans of De Kaasboeren (the Cheese Farmers), sang right to the end.
An enjoyable evening
Easy win in the end, VAR used in the penalty (missed) & first two goals.
Good turnout from the fans of De Kaasboeren (the Cheese Farmers), sang right to the end.
An enjoyable evening
November 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
European Conference League Group stage; CPFC 3 AZ Alkmaar 1 (HT 2-0); attendance about 21,500.
Easy win in the end, VAR used in the penalty (missed) & first two goals.
Good turnout from the fans of De Kaasboeren (the Cheese Farmers), sang right to the end.
An enjoyable evening
Easy win in the end, VAR used in the penalty (missed) & first two goals.
Good turnout from the fans of De Kaasboeren (the Cheese Farmers), sang right to the end.
An enjoyable evening
The Cricket Society Autumn Awards Lunch. Lovely event as ever, Alec Stewart on fine form as Guest of Honour. On our table were Wallasey CC Evertonians Dad (Rich) & lad (Oliver), leg-spinner Oliver having won Outstanding U16 Schoolboy award - smashing people.
November 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The Cricket Society Autumn Awards Lunch. Lovely event as ever, Alec Stewart on fine form as Guest of Honour. On our table were Wallasey CC Evertonians Dad (Rich) & lad (Oliver), leg-spinner Oliver having won Outstanding U16 Schoolboy award - smashing people.
NL; Sutton United 2 Eastleigh 1; att 1759. The U's were at the bottom of the league, but got a much-needed win & moved off that dreaded position. Having played well first half & being in control, they certainly made it nervy at the end!
Onwards and upwards.
MoM David Ogbonna
Onwards and upwards.
MoM David Ogbonna
November 6, 2025 at 12:23 AM
NL; Sutton United 2 Eastleigh 1; att 1759. The U's were at the bottom of the league, but got a much-needed win & moved off that dreaded position. Having played well first half & being in control, they certainly made it nervy at the end!
Onwards and upwards.
MoM David Ogbonna
Onwards and upwards.
MoM David Ogbonna
NLS; @chippenhamtown.com 2 Salisbury 2 (HT 1-2); attendance 616. Wet conditions, real relegation 6-pointer in early November! Had this down as 'win or bust' but it felt a bit different having fought back from 2 down. Much better 2nd half. Believe.
#chippenhamtown
#bluebirds
#prideandpassion
#chippenhamtown
#bluebirds
#prideandpassion
November 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
NLS; @chippenhamtown.com 2 Salisbury 2 (HT 1-2); attendance 616. Wet conditions, real relegation 6-pointer in early November! Had this down as 'win or bust' but it felt a bit different having fought back from 2 down. Much better 2nd half. Believe.
#chippenhamtown
#bluebirds
#prideandpassion
#chippenhamtown
#bluebirds
#prideandpassion
Pleased to get to Chippenham and find this on my doormat from those nice people at Deserter. Sarf London is still with me. Looking forward to reading it.
November 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Pleased to get to Chippenham and find this on my doormat from those nice people at Deserter. Sarf London is still with me. Looking forward to reading it.
At @thelexingtonlondon.bsky.social last night to see @fruitbatusm.bsky.social !with Abdoujaparov. What a fun gig it was, with great support from @headsticks.bsky.social from Stoke. A superb venue, a lovely crowd. Les & the boys gave us a 'cover' of 'Let's Get Tattoos' as one of the encores 😊
November 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
At @thelexingtonlondon.bsky.social last night to see @fruitbatusm.bsky.social !with Abdoujaparov. What a fun gig it was, with great support from @headsticks.bsky.social from Stoke. A superb venue, a lovely crowd. Les & the boys gave us a 'cover' of 'Let's Get Tattoos' as one of the encores 😊
White rabbits all. One month of the non-cricket season has gone, but we're one month nearer the C word. May your month be a good one full of metaphorical fireworks (but only good ones).
Hoping for 6 Palace wins inc the jolly to Strasbourg (can't wait).
#carterusm
#petermayboys
#cpfc
Hoping for 6 Palace wins inc the jolly to Strasbourg (can't wait).
#carterusm
#petermayboys
#cpfc
November 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
White rabbits all. One month of the non-cricket season has gone, but we're one month nearer the C word. May your month be a good one full of metaphorical fireworks (but only good ones).
Hoping for 6 Palace wins inc the jolly to Strasbourg (can't wait).
#carterusm
#petermayboys
#cpfc
Hoping for 6 Palace wins inc the jolly to Strasbourg (can't wait).
#carterusm
#petermayboys
#cpfc
Autumn Lunch at Royal Agri Uni
of Cotswold & N Wilts Regional Committee of Glos CCC. Excellent lunch & company + post-prandial observations from triumvirate of Glos broadcasters - Ian Randall, Ed Seabourne, & Dan Whiting. Dan of course well known to us at Surrey.
Thanks as ever to Gerald
of Cotswold & N Wilts Regional Committee of Glos CCC. Excellent lunch & company + post-prandial observations from triumvirate of Glos broadcasters - Ian Randall, Ed Seabourne, & Dan Whiting. Dan of course well known to us at Surrey.
Thanks as ever to Gerald
October 31, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Autumn Lunch at Royal Agri Uni
of Cotswold & N Wilts Regional Committee of Glos CCC. Excellent lunch & company + post-prandial observations from triumvirate of Glos broadcasters - Ian Randall, Ed Seabourne, & Dan Whiting. Dan of course well known to us at Surrey.
Thanks as ever to Gerald
of Cotswold & N Wilts Regional Committee of Glos CCC. Excellent lunch & company + post-prandial observations from triumvirate of Glos broadcasters - Ian Randall, Ed Seabourne, & Dan Whiting. Dan of course well known to us at Surrey.
Thanks as ever to Gerald
I was always going to have to see the film, but I didn't have huge expectations, and they were largely met. It's not really a film about an album it's a film about depression and childhood trauma. But it certainly explains why 'Nebraska' is so bleak and depressing. Well acted.
October 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I was always going to have to see the film, but I didn't have huge expectations, and they were largely met. It's not really a film about an album it's a film about depression and childhood trauma. But it certainly explains why 'Nebraska' is so bleak and depressing. Well acted.
Very well organised & on time photoshoot with the two trophies. Yes, I had had the ones with the FA Cup in August, but the gap in my teeth hadn't been sorted then. I also didn't have the tattoo then. The photographer had to check it was aligned with corporate values first 😁
#cpfc
#etchedinsilver
#cpfc
#etchedinsilver
October 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Very well organised & on time photoshoot with the two trophies. Yes, I had had the ones with the FA Cup in August, but the gap in my teeth hadn't been sorted then. I also didn't have the tattoo then. The photographer had to check it was aligned with corporate values first 😁
#cpfc
#etchedinsilver
#cpfc
#etchedinsilver
Earlier yesterday, before CR0 pub crowding and SE25 disappointment, an enjoyable visit to 'Banksy Limitless' - a comprehensive retrospective
#banksy
#banksylimitless
#banksy
#banksylimitless
October 24, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Earlier yesterday, before CR0 pub crowding and SE25 disappointment, an enjoyable visit to 'Banksy Limitless' - a comprehensive retrospective
#banksy
#banksylimitless
#banksy
#banksylimitless
Splendid piece by @deserterblog.bsky.social of how to teach a 12-year-old history through pubs. Well, not too much history, but good pubs....
What happens when you say, “Is there anything I can do?” and they say, “Yes, actually.” 😱
The unfortunate merging of child care, history and a hangover. @deserterblog.bsky.social
The unfortunate merging of child care, history and a hangover. @deserterblog.bsky.social
Pub Culture
Pubs are living history. Let's get learning
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October 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Splendid piece by @deserterblog.bsky.social of how to teach a 12-year-old history through pubs. Well, not too much history, but good pubs....
NLS; Torquay Utd 3 Chippenham Town 0 (HT 2-0); attendance 2854 (26 away plus directors). A defeat to be expected against a team that rarely fails at home and are now 3rd in the league, but for the last 25 minutes or so, at 3-0 down, we were the better side. How to use that knowledge to advance?...
October 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
NLS; Torquay Utd 3 Chippenham Town 0 (HT 2-0); attendance 2854 (26 away plus directors). A defeat to be expected against a team that rarely fails at home and are now 3rd in the league, but for the last 25 minutes or so, at 3-0 down, we were the better side. How to use that knowledge to advance?...
NLS; Chippenham Town 1 Dover Athletic 1 (HT 1-0); attendance 637.
Disappointing to fail to win, should have sealed it by half time, having had several good chances. As so often, ended up regretting it. But, though we're now bottom, I saw a lot of positives. We just HAVE to get those Ws going...
Disappointing to fail to win, should have sealed it by half time, having had several good chances. As so often, ended up regretting it. But, though we're now bottom, I saw a lot of positives. We just HAVE to get those Ws going...
October 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
NLS; Chippenham Town 1 Dover Athletic 1 (HT 1-0); attendance 637.
Disappointing to fail to win, should have sealed it by half time, having had several good chances. As so often, ended up regretting it. But, though we're now bottom, I saw a lot of positives. We just HAVE to get those Ws going...
Disappointing to fail to win, should have sealed it by half time, having had several good chances. As so often, ended up regretting it. But, though we're now bottom, I saw a lot of positives. We just HAVE to get those Ws going...
Small Hotel, the last of the Ralph Fiennes season at the Theatre Royal.
Excellently acted, beautifully staged, play rather strange. Not the best I've ever seen, but glad I went, for the acting.
#smallhotel
#ralphfiennes
#theatreroyalbath
Excellently acted, beautifully staged, play rather strange. Not the best I've ever seen, but glad I went, for the acting.
#smallhotel
#ralphfiennes
#theatreroyalbath
October 16, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Small Hotel, the last of the Ralph Fiennes season at the Theatre Royal.
Excellently acted, beautifully staged, play rather strange. Not the best I've ever seen, but glad I went, for the acting.
#smallhotel
#ralphfiennes
#theatreroyalbath
Excellently acted, beautifully staged, play rather strange. Not the best I've ever seen, but glad I went, for the acting.
#smallhotel
#ralphfiennes
#theatreroyalbath
Another excellent Paul Talling (Derelict London) walk: Hackney Brook (pt 1). From Holloway Road to Hackney Central. Joe Meek, Marc Bolan, Amy Winehouse, Pulp all featured, also Reggie Kray but not Minder.
The usual excellent company particularly enjoyed in The Crown in Hackney post-walk.
The usual excellent company particularly enjoyed in The Crown in Hackney post-walk.
October 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Another excellent Paul Talling (Derelict London) walk: Hackney Brook (pt 1). From Holloway Road to Hackney Central. Joe Meek, Marc Bolan, Amy Winehouse, Pulp all featured, also Reggie Kray but not Minder.
The usual excellent company particularly enjoyed in The Crown in Hackney post-walk.
The usual excellent company particularly enjoyed in The Crown in Hackney post-walk.
Just a few from yesterday's match at the Rec - Bath Rugby 38 Gloucester Rugby 17 (HT 28-7), in front of a full house. Bath blitzed Glos first half, try bonus point achieved in half an hour. A bit more patchy after that. Lovely weather.
#bathrugby
#bathrugby
October 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Just a few from yesterday's match at the Rec - Bath Rugby 38 Gloucester Rugby 17 (HT 28-7), in front of a full house. Bath blitzed Glos first half, try bonus point achieved in half an hour. A bit more patchy after that. Lovely weather.
#bathrugby
#bathrugby
Yesterday.
NLS; @chippenhamtown.com
0 Hemel Hempstead T 1 (HT 0-0); att 605.
Windy. Very windy.
Didn't take our chances with the wind behind us first half, nor the one into the wind second half. Conceded inevitable goal from a wind-assisted corner.
Annoying. Frustrating. Very worrying.
NLS; @chippenhamtown.com
0 Hemel Hempstead T 1 (HT 0-0); att 605.
Windy. Very windy.
Didn't take our chances with the wind behind us first half, nor the one into the wind second half. Conceded inevitable goal from a wind-assisted corner.
Annoying. Frustrating. Very worrying.
October 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Yesterday.
NLS; @chippenhamtown.com
0 Hemel Hempstead T 1 (HT 0-0); att 605.
Windy. Very windy.
Didn't take our chances with the wind behind us first half, nor the one into the wind second half. Conceded inevitable goal from a wind-assisted corner.
Annoying. Frustrating. Very worrying.
NLS; @chippenhamtown.com
0 Hemel Hempstead T 1 (HT 0-0); att 605.
Windy. Very windy.
Didn't take our chances with the wind behind us first half, nor the one into the wind second half. Conceded inevitable goal from a wind-assisted corner.
Annoying. Frustrating. Very worrying.
'We're all going on a European tour' - #Lublin:
3: Stadium & match
Rather easy 2-0 win. c. 3000 #cpfc fans in 6839 crowd. Great atmosphere created by us. Fines coming for 'Fuck UEFA' and 'Russian drones'. Funniest moment - 'Positive Emotions' 😁
#europeantour
#fuckuefa
3: Stadium & match
Rather easy 2-0 win. c. 3000 #cpfc fans in 6839 crowd. Great atmosphere created by us. Fines coming for 'Fuck UEFA' and 'Russian drones'. Funniest moment - 'Positive Emotions' 😁
#europeantour
#fuckuefa
October 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
'We're all going on a European tour' - #Lublin:
3: Stadium & match
Rather easy 2-0 win. c. 3000 #cpfc fans in 6839 crowd. Great atmosphere created by us. Fines coming for 'Fuck UEFA' and 'Russian drones'. Funniest moment - 'Positive Emotions' 😁
#europeantour
#fuckuefa
3: Stadium & match
Rather easy 2-0 win. c. 3000 #cpfc fans in 6839 crowd. Great atmosphere created by us. Fines coming for 'Fuck UEFA' and 'Russian drones'. Funniest moment - 'Positive Emotions' 😁
#europeantour
#fuckuefa
'We're all going on a European tour' - #Lublin:
2: The atmosphere pre & post match.
Fab. Around 3k #cpfc fans descending on a small city. With happiness & singing & no trouble at all, despite plenty of drinking! Flags everywhere, old school faces of the 70s & 80s everywhere
2: The atmosphere pre & post match.
Fab. Around 3k #cpfc fans descending on a small city. With happiness & singing & no trouble at all, despite plenty of drinking! Flags everywhere, old school faces of the 70s & 80s everywhere
October 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM