Samuel Segal
@samuelsegal.bsky.social
Football loving, Eurovision mad, and a great baker (if he says so himself)
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I've been enjoying this international break with another trip into the world of the non-league. Today I was up at Sawbridgeworth Town seeing them play Baldock Town and you can read about a thrilling match below. Like, comment and subscribe.
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Sawbridgeworth Town 4-2 Baldock Town- Sawbridgeworth win thriller
Sawbridgeworth Town picked up all three points in an entertaining victory over Baldock Town, who almost pulled off an incredible comeback. A Michael Toner brace as well as goals from Jeffrey Agyema…
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November 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I've been enjoying this international break with another trip into the world of the non-league. Today I was up at Sawbridgeworth Town seeing them play Baldock Town and you can read about a thrilling match below. Like, comment and subscribe.
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The FA cup 1st round weekend was quite the watch so following on from my preview of the round, here's my summary of some of the key moments of the weekend. Please like, comment and subscribe. Thanks
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FA Cup 2025/26 1st Round Review
The FA Cup first round has been and gone and it was another weekend of high drama, shock results and goalfests. There was a lot of action so to sum it all up, here are five key moments from the wee…
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November 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The FA cup 1st round weekend was quite the watch so following on from my preview of the round, here's my summary of some of the key moments of the weekend. Please like, comment and subscribe. Thanks
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One of my favourite weekends in the calendar, the FA cup first round is next weekend and as a huge fan of the competition, I have written a preview of what to look out for when the weekend arrives on my blog. Please read, comment and subscribe.
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FA Cup 2025/26 1st round preview
It is regarded as the greatest cup competition on earth and the 1st round proper of the 2025/26 FA Cup starts up on October 31st. There will be non-league sides hoping to make headlines and footbal…
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October 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
One of my favourite weekends in the calendar, the FA cup first round is next weekend and as a huge fan of the competition, I have written a preview of what to look out for when the weekend arrives on my blog. Please read, comment and subscribe.
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Another international break which means another round of non-league football I was watching two teams who didn't have to worry about the FA Cup, unlike most teams. Ilford and Harwich and Parkeston. Please read this report, comment and subscribe
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Ilford 2-2 Harwich and Parkeston- Harwich fight back to earn point
Harwich and Parkeston came from 2 goals down to gain a hard-earned point away at 10-man Ilford Luke Mayhew and Louis Bloom’s second half goals cancelled out a Daniel Izekor brace to give the …
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October 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Another international break which means another round of non-league football I was watching two teams who didn't have to worry about the FA Cup, unlike most teams. Ilford and Harwich and Parkeston. Please read this report, comment and subscribe
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I have been fiddling around with my blog and have managed to activate the subscribe button so if you want to read more tales from non-league and other things, please subscribe and leave a comment on my posts if you want. It's completely free! Happy reading!
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September 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Woodford Town (my local team) were playing in the FA cup 3rd qualifying round today in what was a historic run in the competition. Here's a report from their big match against St Albans. Feel free to read and comment
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Woodford Town 0-1 St Alban’s City- Woodford’s dream cup run comes to an end
9th-tier Woodford Town bowed out of the FA Cup at the 3rd qualifying round after a narrow loss to St Alban’s City, a team two tiers above them in the football pyramid. Harrison Smith’s …
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September 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Woodford Town (my local team) were playing in the FA cup 3rd qualifying round today in what was a historic run in the competition. Here's a report from their big match against St Albans. Feel free to read and comment
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The international break has given me a chance to watch some more local non-league football and it was FA Trophy 1st qualifying round day today so here's a report from Walthamstow's match against Downham Town, feel free to read and comment.
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Walthamstow 3-2 Downham Town- Own goal seals dramatic comeback
A 95th minute own goal from Ben Smith capped off a remarkable turnaround from Walthamstow as they knocked Downham Town out of the FA Trophy. Smith’s unfortunate header deep into stoppage time…
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September 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The international break has given me a chance to watch some more local non-league football and it was FA Trophy 1st qualifying round day today so here's a report from Walthamstow's match against Downham Town, feel free to read and comment.
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Here's a report from last night's FA Cup 1st round qualifier between local rivals and groundsharers Aveley and Hashtag United. Feel free to read and comment.
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Aveley 3-0 Hashtag United- Landlords make tenants pay heavy price
Aveley comfortably made it through to the second qualifying round of the FA Cup after breezing past league rivals Hashtag United, the team that they groundshare with. Goals from George Saunders, Ry…
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August 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Here's a report from last night's FA Cup 1st round qualifier between local rivals and groundsharers Aveley and Hashtag United. Feel free to read and comment.
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With the season starting next week, here's a preview of the Women's Super League. Feel free to read and comment.
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Women’s Super League 2025/26 Preview
After a record-breaking season, the Women’s Super League kicks off again on September 5th. This season is arguably going to be the most competitive and fans are already excited to see what th…
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August 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
With the season starting next week, here's a preview of the Women's Super League. Feel free to read and comment.
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This last week, I've been on holiday in the Isle of Wight and managed to go to a local game as I love non-league football. So here's a report from a Hampshire Senior Cup tie between Cowes Sports and Eversley and California- feel free to read .
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Cowes Sports 1(3)-1(5) Eversley and California- Penalties take Eversley through
Goalkeeper Josh Selby was the hero as Eversley and California defeated Cowes Sports on spot kicks to advance to the 2nd round of the Hampshire Senior Cup. Selby saved the only penalty of the shooto…
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August 22, 2025 at 2:55 PM
This last week, I've been on holiday in the Isle of Wight and managed to go to a local game as I love non-league football. So here's a report from a Hampshire Senior Cup tie between Cowes Sports and Eversley and California- feel free to read .
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With the new season almost here, here's a preview of the 2025/26 Premier League season, feel free to read and comment.
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Premier League 2025/26 Preview
There is just over a week to go until the new Premier League season begins which means that fans all across the world will be getting ready for what will hopefully be a very exciting campaign with …
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August 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
With the new season almost here, here's a preview of the 2025/26 Premier League season, feel free to read and comment.
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Here's a report from last nights FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round replay between Essex rivals Harlow Town and Saffron Walden Town. Feel free to read and comment.
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Harlow Town 2-1 Saffron Walden Town- Harlow scrape through to next round
Harlow Town booked their place in the Preliminary Round of the FA Cup after a narrow replay victory over local rivals Saffron Walden Town. Goals from Callum Ibe and Stef Georgiou made sure of victo…
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August 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Here's a report from last nights FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round replay between Essex rivals Harlow Town and Saffron Walden Town. Feel free to read and comment.
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With the new season almost here, here's a preview of the 2025/26 Championship season. Feel free to read and comment.
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Championship 2025/26- 5 things to look out for
Some call it the most unpredictable league in the world which is why there is so much anticipation ahead of the new Championship season, which starts on August 8th. All 24 sides will have their sig…
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July 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
With the new season almost here, here's a preview of the 2025/26 Championship season. Feel free to read and comment.
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Here's a report from last night's Essex Senior League clash between local rivals Frenford and Ilford. Feel free to read and comment.
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Frenford 1-3 Ilford- Ilford get one over rivals
Ilford bounced back from an opening-day defeat with a well-deserved win over local rivals Frenford Goals from Greg Akpele, Tylla Addai and Nickal David Luzolo made sure of the victory for Ilford de…
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July 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Here's a report from last night's Essex Senior League clash between local rivals Frenford and Ilford. Feel free to read and comment.
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Here's a report from last night's Essex Senior League clash between local rivals Frenford and Ilford. Feel free to read and comment.
thewonderfulworldofsamuel.wordpress.com/2025/07/30/f...
thewonderfulworldofsamuel.wordpress.com/2025/07/30/f...
Frenford 1-3 Ilford- Ilford get one over rivals
Ilford bounced back from an opening-day defeat with a well-deserved win over local rivals Frenford Goals from Greg Akpele, Tylla Addai and Nickal David Luzolo made sure of the victory for Ilford de…
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July 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Here's a report from last night's Essex Senior League clash between local rivals Frenford and Ilford. Feel free to read and comment.
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Here's a (quite long) review of the Women's Euros 2025. Feel free to read and comment.
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Women’s Euros 2025 Review
After almost a month of hard work, goals, near misses and ridiculous penalty shootouts, the 2025 Women’s Euros crowned it’s champion with England victorious for the second championship …
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July 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Here's a (quite long) review of the Women's Euros 2025. Feel free to read and comment.
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The new Essex Senior League season got underway today. Here's a report from Buckhurst Hill's victory over Ilford. Feel free to read and comment.
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Buckhurst Hill 3-1 Ilford- Stags start season in style
Buckhurst Hill started their 40th anniversary season with a comprehensive victory over a nervy-looking Ilford Wonder goals from Callum Maltese and Demetri Nicolaou as well as a late goal from Billy…
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July 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The new Essex Senior League season got underway today. Here's a report from Buckhurst Hill's victory over Ilford. Feel free to read and comment.
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With the new season just around the corner, here's a preview of the 2025/26 League 2 season. Feel free to read and comment.
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League 2 2025/26- 5 things to look out for
August is just around the corner which means that the new football league season is set to start and League 2 fans won’t have to wait long as the first round of matches will be played on Augu…
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July 26, 2025 at 6:35 AM
With the new season just around the corner, here's a preview of the 2025/26 League 2 season. Feel free to read and comment.
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With the new season fast approaching, here's a preview of the 2025/26 League 1 season. Feel free to read and comment
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League 1 2025/26- 5 Things to look out for
It may feel like the last season only just ended but League 1, England’s third tier starts up again on August 1st. It is set to be another interesting campaign with 24 teams battling it out t…
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July 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
With the new season fast approaching, here's a preview of the 2025/26 League 1 season. Feel free to read and comment
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A preview of the Women's Euros which is starting next week, feel free to read and comment.
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thewonderfulworldofsamuel.wordpress.com/2025/06/25/w...
Women’s Euros 2025 Preview
There is just a week to go until the 2025 Women’s Euros kick off in Switzerland with 16 countries vying for victory. Some big names will be looking to claim the title whilst some newbies and …
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June 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
A preview of the Women's Euros which is starting next week, feel free to read and comment.
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A quick overview of the key moments of the 2024/25 League 2 season. Feel free to read and comment
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League 2 2024/25- 5 things we’ve learnt
It may be the lowest of the four main leagues in English football but League 2 hasn’t failed to deliver an exciting season involving a remarkably tight promotion race, drama on and off the pi…
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June 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A quick overview of the key moments of the 2024/25 League 2 season. Feel free to read and comment
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A brief review of the 2024/25 Championship season. Feel free to read and comment
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thewonderfulworldofsamuel.wordpress.com/2025/06/13/c...
Championship 2024/25- 5 Things we’ve learnt
The Championship has been branded the most unpredictable league in the world and this season showed why. From tight promotion races to even tighter relegation scraps, this season had it all and to …
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June 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A brief review of the 2024/25 Championship season. Feel free to read and comment
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Hi there, I've written a song by song review of this year's contest on my blog. Would you be able to repost?
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Hi there, I've written a song by song review of this year's contest on my blog. Would you be able to repost?
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Eurovision 2025 Review
As the dust settles on another Eurovision, it’s time to look back. It was quite a year with songs about everything from saunas to milkshakes, a nervy voting sequence and moments that made us …
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June 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
@thateurosite.bsky.social
Hi there, I've written a song by song review of this year's contest on my blog. Would you be able to repost?
thewonderfulworldofsamuel.wordpress.com/2025/05/25/e...
Hi there, I've written a song by song review of this year's contest on my blog. Would you be able to repost?
thewonderfulworldofsamuel.wordpress.com/2025/05/25/e...
A song by song review of Eurovision 2025 as JJ wins for Austria.
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thewonderfulworldofsamuel.wordpress.com/2025/05/25/e...
Eurovision 2025 Review
As the dust settles on another Eurovision, it’s time to look back. It was quite a year with songs about everything from saunas to milkshakes, a nervy voting sequence and moments that made us …
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June 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
A song by song review of Eurovision 2025 as JJ wins for Austria.
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A team by team review of this season's Premier League. Feel free to read and comment.
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thewonderfulworldofsamuel.wordpress.com/2025/06/06/p...
Premier League review 2024/25
Another Premier League campaign has been and gone and whilst some described it as a more boring campaign, Liverpool fans would have thought differently as they took the title for the second time pl…
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June 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A team by team review of this season's Premier League. Feel free to read and comment.
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