Alec Hepburn
@alechepburn.bsky.social
Writer of The Ivyford Chronicles novels. Women's cricket coach at Burgess Hill CC (and club anorak). Long-suffering Plymouth Argyle fan, Memories of Argyle YouTube channel. Owned by 3 dogs, 12 cats. Socially awkward overthinker, professional procrastinator
England’s bowlers as stubborn as their batters were in the first Test…having conceded nearly 200 runs behind the wicket they’re continuing to bowl short. Utterly ridiculous.
December 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
England’s bowlers as stubborn as their batters were in the first Test…having conceded nearly 200 runs behind the wicket they’re continuing to bowl short. Utterly ridiculous.
I just can’t work out what the plan is going forward. Week after week we create so little and seem to be relying on a defensive error as our best opportunity of creating a goal scoring opportunity.
November 22, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I just can’t work out what the plan is going forward. Week after week we create so little and seem to be relying on a defensive error as our best opportunity of creating a goal scoring opportunity.
The only positive I can find about England losing inside two days is that I don't have to listen to ERB and the rest of the utterly abysmal TNT commentary team until the next test. Every cloud and all that...
November 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The only positive I can find about England losing inside two days is that I don't have to listen to ERB and the rest of the utterly abysmal TNT commentary team until the next test. Every cloud and all that...
Maybe it’s just me…but if you feel you’re entitled to hurl abuse at players at a game of football they are equally entitled to a right of reply and a different opinion to yours, whether that point is made from the pitch or on social media.
November 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Maybe it’s just me…but if you feel you’re entitled to hurl abuse at players at a game of football they are equally entitled to a right of reply and a different opinion to yours, whether that point is made from the pitch or on social media.
Brilliant chase from South Africa and a superb innings from De Klerk. Some good knocks this week including Mooney and Knight. Still think it’s Australia’s cup, they are ruthless and relentless.
October 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Brilliant chase from South Africa and a superb innings from De Klerk. Some good knocks this week including Mooney and Knight. Still think it’s Australia’s cup, they are ruthless and relentless.
Worth every mile! First game of the season for me…now considering another road trip in a fortnight!
September 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Worth every mile! First game of the season for me…now considering another road trip in a fortnight!
In a season filled with dire performances, tonight was truly abysmal. Just nowhere near good enough.
April 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
In a season filled with dire performances, tonight was truly abysmal. Just nowhere near good enough.
Thoughts on today's game:
Pleggy MOM by a mile. Ref and assistants woeful. No lack of effort but all season we have made poor decisions when we need more intelligence/calmness. Puchacz worries me. As good as our travelling support is, some of our fans are awful. Pressure is telling on players.
Pleggy MOM by a mile. Ref and assistants woeful. No lack of effort but all season we have made poor decisions when we need more intelligence/calmness. Puchacz worries me. As good as our travelling support is, some of our fans are awful. Pressure is telling on players.
March 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Thoughts on today's game:
Pleggy MOM by a mile. Ref and assistants woeful. No lack of effort but all season we have made poor decisions when we need more intelligence/calmness. Puchacz worries me. As good as our travelling support is, some of our fans are awful. Pressure is telling on players.
Pleggy MOM by a mile. Ref and assistants woeful. No lack of effort but all season we have made poor decisions when we need more intelligence/calmness. Puchacz worries me. As good as our travelling support is, some of our fans are awful. Pressure is telling on players.
So, Watford away tomorrow...relatively local for me and a new ground to tick off. Not expecting anything in terms of a result but I'm hoping to witness a performance of sorts to offer hope ahead of next season. I may be misguided in that hope...
March 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
So, Watford away tomorrow...relatively local for me and a new ground to tick off. Not expecting anything in terms of a result but I'm hoping to witness a performance of sorts to offer hope ahead of next season. I may be misguided in that hope...
400 mile round trip to watch that today. 3 minutes of attacking threat followed by woeful ineptitude. On the plus side, it’ll soon be the cricket season…
March 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
400 mile round trip to watch that today. 3 minutes of attacking threat followed by woeful ineptitude. On the plus side, it’ll soon be the cricket season…
That was terrible. Hull were bad but we were so much worse. I said in October that I thought we’d go down - I’ve not seen enough to convince me that I was wrong. I’m driving down from Sussex for Saturday’s game but am dreading it.
March 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM
That was terrible. Hull were bad but we were so much worse. I said in October that I thought we’d go down - I’ve not seen enough to convince me that I was wrong. I’m driving down from Sussex for Saturday’s game but am dreading it.
I have to sit through a meeting this evening while wondering what's going on at Kenilworth Road. Decided to enhance the experience by having a little flutter - 2-1 Argyle, Maxi to score anytime and both teams to receive a card...190-1
Made a tidy profit on the Liverpool and Millwall games...
Made a tidy profit on the Liverpool and Millwall games...
February 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I have to sit through a meeting this evening while wondering what's going on at Kenilworth Road. Decided to enhance the experience by having a little flutter - 2-1 Argyle, Maxi to score anytime and both teams to receive a card...190-1
Made a tidy profit on the Liverpool and Millwall games...
Made a tidy profit on the Liverpool and Millwall games...
Got my ticket for the Man City game - having to sit in with the home fans for the first time in my life as I didn't think the Argyle tickets would make general sale. Far from ideal but a game I really want to be at. I missed Liverpool (all 3 recent games), Chelsea and Arsenal as an exile.
February 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Got my ticket for the Man City game - having to sit in with the home fans for the first time in my life as I didn't think the Argyle tickets would make general sale. Far from ideal but a game I really want to be at. I missed Liverpool (all 3 recent games), Chelsea and Arsenal as an exile.
Got the old insomnia back tonight, so making the most of it - 1,000 words of the new novel making it a productive night so far! This latest book has been a really tough project to work on but I'm now feeling much more comfortable with where it's heading. About time too.
February 12, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Got the old insomnia back tonight, so making the most of it - 1,000 words of the new novel making it a productive night so far! This latest book has been a really tough project to work on but I'm now feeling much more comfortable with where it's heading. About time too.
Football…bloody hell! That was just so good!
February 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Football…bloody hell! That was just so good!
Loving the book recommendation email that Amazon just sent me...my first book, that I wrote back in 2019. You'd think the name on the front of the book would be a giveaway, wouldn't you?
January 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Loving the book recommendation email that Amazon just sent me...my first book, that I wrote back in 2019. You'd think the name on the front of the book would be a giveaway, wouldn't you?
Talovierov has signed apparently. No details yet but from a decent source
January 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Talovierov has signed apparently. No details yet but from a decent source
Idiots over on ‘the other place’ having a pop at Whittaker’s girlfriend. Some of our ‘fans’ are just an absolute disgrace. Shameful behaviour.
January 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Idiots over on ‘the other place’ having a pop at Whittaker’s girlfriend. Some of our ‘fans’ are just an absolute disgrace. Shameful behaviour.
Bouchier’s dismissal highlights major problem with England’s batting. No clarity of thought and poor decision making. It’s been there all through the series.
January 23, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Bouchier’s dismissal highlights major problem with England’s batting. No clarity of thought and poor decision making. It’s been there all through the series.
My highlight of the game…
‘Callum, he’s not worth it!’ from the Mayflower. Brilliant!
‘Callum, he’s not worth it!’ from the Mayflower. Brilliant!
January 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
My highlight of the game…
‘Callum, he’s not worth it!’ from the Mayflower. Brilliant!
‘Callum, he’s not worth it!’ from the Mayflower. Brilliant!
Our biggest ever defeat was 9-0 v Stoke in 1960…
January 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Our biggest ever defeat was 9-0 v Stoke in 1960…
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Every time you borrow their books, you're giving money to authors and illustrators. Borrow away! Borrow without guilt! Support libraries AND creative people! Yes, library eBooks count too! FILL YER BOOTS! 💙📚 #LoveLibraries
January 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Every time you borrow their books, you're giving money to authors and illustrators. Borrow away! Borrow without guilt! Support libraries AND creative people! Yes, library eBooks count too! FILL YER BOOTS! 💙📚 #LoveLibraries
Reposted by Alec Hepburn
