Ben - Cans on the Train
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Football away days
Newport Pagnell Town volunteer
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Newport Pagnell Town volunteer
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Wasn’t sure I was going to download another scrolling drain on my time.
But here I am.
I write about football and pubs. Mostly on my personal blog, but occasionally I get commissioned by Football Weekends Magazine.
Here’s a sample.
But here I am.
I write about football and pubs. Mostly on my personal blog, but occasionally I get commissioned by Football Weekends Magazine.
Here’s a sample.
New blog about a trip to rural Northamptonshire.
Bugbear St Michaels - Bugbrooke St Michaels Vs Newport Pagnell Town - United Counties Premier League South - 15.11.25
The title of this blog is a little misleading. I don’t mean to say I had a bad time at Bugbrooke, there was no bugbear to be had with th...
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November 19, 2025 at 10:14 AM
New blog about a trip to rural Northamptonshire.
Almost a decade of Tuesdays, or bank holidays, and obligations have stopped me from attending Bugbrooke st. Michaels fc (A)
Today in the midst of boxing up a house to move I made it.
Ground # 121
Good clubhouse. Good *fries, a decent hazy pale on tap and crucially a scrappy 3 points on the road.
Today in the midst of boxing up a house to move I made it.
Ground # 121
Good clubhouse. Good *fries, a decent hazy pale on tap and crucially a scrappy 3 points on the road.
November 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Almost a decade of Tuesdays, or bank holidays, and obligations have stopped me from attending Bugbrooke st. Michaels fc (A)
Today in the midst of boxing up a house to move I made it.
Ground # 121
Good clubhouse. Good *fries, a decent hazy pale on tap and crucially a scrappy 3 points on the road.
Today in the midst of boxing up a house to move I made it.
Ground # 121
Good clubhouse. Good *fries, a decent hazy pale on tap and crucially a scrappy 3 points on the road.
Reposted by Ben - Cans on the Train
Hey @ben-cansonthetrain.bsky.social, just found the programme of my only visit to Newport Pagnell back in 1994 in the county cup. We went confident against lower league opposition, but were whupped. And £9k for a new Cavalier 👌
November 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Hey @ben-cansonthetrain.bsky.social, just found the programme of my only visit to Newport Pagnell back in 1994 in the county cup. We went confident against lower league opposition, but were whupped. And £9k for a new Cavalier 👌
So pleased to have been associated with this in a small way.
Superb positive work.
Superb positive work.
Very pleased to have donated £130 to Hull-based Welcome House, who support asylum seekers and refugees, from the profits of our Issue 28. Many thanks to everyone who bought a copy. Hope you enjoyed our zine 💚
November 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
So pleased to have been associated with this in a small way.
Superb positive work.
Superb positive work.
New Blogpost
Last weekend Fraser unknowingly chose our destination.
Pie & Mash, Miniature Railways, and a rare game of professional football with a restricted view.
Blog below.
Last weekend Fraser unknowingly chose our destination.
Pie & Mash, Miniature Railways, and a rare game of professional football with a restricted view.
Blog below.
Restricted View - Leyton Orient Vs Lincoln City - League One - 25.10.25
I found myself craving a bigger match, a ground with an atmosphere. I always feel the perfect sized ground is between League One and the hig...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
New Blogpost
Last weekend Fraser unknowingly chose our destination.
Pie & Mash, Miniature Railways, and a rare game of professional football with a restricted view.
Blog below.
Last weekend Fraser unknowingly chose our destination.
Pie & Mash, Miniature Railways, and a rare game of professional football with a restricted view.
Blog below.
East London was the destination yesterday. Traditional pie, mash and liquor was a must.
October 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
East London was the destination yesterday. Traditional pie, mash and liquor was a must.
Might have to get on this.
The woke football flags are so good. From the river to the key is incredible
October 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Might have to get on this.
Haven’t visited many new grounds so far this season.
Unbeknownst to him Fraser has picked next weekends destination.
Stay tuned to find out where we end up…
Unbeknownst to him Fraser has picked next weekends destination.
Stay tuned to find out where we end up…
October 23, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Haven’t visited many new grounds so far this season.
Unbeknownst to him Fraser has picked next weekends destination.
Stay tuned to find out where we end up…
Unbeknownst to him Fraser has picked next weekends destination.
Stay tuned to find out where we end up…
Two weeks in a row.
Same player
Same end
Same scenario.
Same minute!
Into the next round of the Vase we go.
#FAVase #NonLeague #Grassroots #Football
Same player
Same end
Same scenario.
Same minute!
Into the next round of the Vase we go.
#FAVase #NonLeague #Grassroots #Football
October 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Two weeks in a row.
Same player
Same end
Same scenario.
Same minute!
Into the next round of the Vase we go.
#FAVase #NonLeague #Grassroots #Football
Same player
Same end
Same scenario.
Same minute!
Into the next round of the Vase we go.
#FAVase #NonLeague #Grassroots #Football
3-1 up at half-time against Aylestone Park, a team that usually score 5 + against us.
3-3 at 90 minutes, here we go again.
4-3 in the 92nd minute!
Football, bloody hell!
3-3 at 90 minutes, here we go again.
4-3 in the 92nd minute!
Football, bloody hell!
October 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
3-1 up at half-time against Aylestone Park, a team that usually score 5 + against us.
3-3 at 90 minutes, here we go again.
4-3 in the 92nd minute!
Football, bloody hell!
3-3 at 90 minutes, here we go again.
4-3 in the 92nd minute!
Football, bloody hell!
Pub perfection almost achieved.
October 10, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Pub perfection almost achieved.
Revisited an old favourite for the 4th time yesterday for a Welsh cup 1st round tie.
The rain had other ideas and after 55
minutes and a 4-1 away advantage for Denbigh the game will have to start at 0-0 again next weekend.
Porthmadog likely breathing a sigh of relief.
The rain had other ideas and after 55
minutes and a 4-1 away advantage for Denbigh the game will have to start at 0-0 again next weekend.
Porthmadog likely breathing a sigh of relief.
September 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Revisited an old favourite for the 4th time yesterday for a Welsh cup 1st round tie.
The rain had other ideas and after 55
minutes and a 4-1 away advantage for Denbigh the game will have to start at 0-0 again next weekend.
Porthmadog likely breathing a sigh of relief.
The rain had other ideas and after 55
minutes and a 4-1 away advantage for Denbigh the game will have to start at 0-0 again next weekend.
Porthmadog likely breathing a sigh of relief.
One of Wales’ greatest voices in one of Wales’ greatest places.
One of just 120 or so people to witness Gruff Rhys in a wonderful venue this evening.
Dim Probs
One of just 120 or so people to witness Gruff Rhys in a wonderful venue this evening.
Dim Probs
September 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
One of Wales’ greatest voices in one of Wales’ greatest places.
One of just 120 or so people to witness Gruff Rhys in a wonderful venue this evening.
Dim Probs
One of just 120 or so people to witness Gruff Rhys in a wonderful venue this evening.
Dim Probs
This weeks blog.
A trip back to Leicester to visit G.N.G Oadby that started in an unsavory way but went on to show why diversity should be celebrated not marched against.
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A trip back to Leicester to visit G.N.G Oadby that started in an unsavory way but went on to show why diversity should be celebrated not marched against.
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Cans on the Train (@cansonthetrain)
This weeks blog.
A trip back to Leicester to visit G.N.G Oadby that started in an unsavory way but went on to show why diversity should be celebrated not marched against.
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September 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
This weeks blog.
A trip back to Leicester to visit G.N.G Oadby that started in an unsavory way but went on to show why diversity should be celebrated not marched against.
substack.com/@cansonthetr...
A trip back to Leicester to visit G.N.G Oadby that started in an unsavory way but went on to show why diversity should be celebrated not marched against.
substack.com/@cansonthetr...
Sponsorship money well spent.
September 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Sponsorship money well spent.
Ground # 119 ✅
G.N.G Oadby
A perfect away day. 6 goals scored without reply, new pubs, a healthy dose of nostalgia from the two years I spent living in Leicester and a timely reminder that diversity should be championed, not marched against in the guise of a flag waving piss up.
G.N.G Oadby
A perfect away day. 6 goals scored without reply, new pubs, a healthy dose of nostalgia from the two years I spent living in Leicester and a timely reminder that diversity should be championed, not marched against in the guise of a flag waving piss up.
September 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Ground # 119 ✅
G.N.G Oadby
A perfect away day. 6 goals scored without reply, new pubs, a healthy dose of nostalgia from the two years I spent living in Leicester and a timely reminder that diversity should be championed, not marched against in the guise of a flag waving piss up.
G.N.G Oadby
A perfect away day. 6 goals scored without reply, new pubs, a healthy dose of nostalgia from the two years I spent living in Leicester and a timely reminder that diversity should be championed, not marched against in the guise of a flag waving piss up.
September 12, 2025 at 8:16 AM
My @vftae.bsky.social has arrived!
As always proceeds go to charity but this time I’m especially pleased to say that this issues proceeds go to Welcome House who help those seeking asylum.
Grab your copy and support a good cause from the link below.
vftae.bigcartel.com/product/viwe...
As always proceeds go to charity but this time I’m especially pleased to say that this issues proceeds go to Welcome House who help those seeking asylum.
Grab your copy and support a good cause from the link below.
vftae.bigcartel.com/product/viwe...
View from the Allotment End - Issue 28
Hello. Issue 28 will be out on Saturday 6 September for the visit of Blyth Spartans in the FA Trophy. We will be in our usual place outside the...
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September 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
My @vftae.bsky.social has arrived!
As always proceeds go to charity but this time I’m especially pleased to say that this issues proceeds go to Welcome House who help those seeking asylum.
Grab your copy and support a good cause from the link below.
vftae.bigcartel.com/product/viwe...
As always proceeds go to charity but this time I’m especially pleased to say that this issues proceeds go to Welcome House who help those seeking asylum.
Grab your copy and support a good cause from the link below.
vftae.bigcartel.com/product/viwe...
Another new era begins at Newport Pagnell Town as returning management duo returns to guide the club once again.
The first game, a trip to Moulton in the League Cup.
Blog below.
cansonthetrain.blogspot.com/2025/09/pint...
The first game, a trip to Moulton in the League Cup.
Blog below.
cansonthetrain.blogspot.com/2025/09/pint...
Pints & Pellets - Moulton FC v Newport Pagnell Town FC - United Counties League Cup - 06.09.25
With new grounds to visit in the United Counties Premier League South now very few for me to tick off I’m determined to complete the leagu...
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September 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Another new era begins at Newport Pagnell Town as returning management duo returns to guide the club once again.
The first game, a trip to Moulton in the League Cup.
Blog below.
cansonthetrain.blogspot.com/2025/09/pint...
The first game, a trip to Moulton in the League Cup.
Blog below.
cansonthetrain.blogspot.com/2025/09/pint...
I love a football club with their own brew.
September 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I love a football club with their own brew.
It’s not just fanzines this month, it’s a magazine too.
I wrote about our trip to Euro 2025 for this month’s Football Weekends Magazine, available in W.H Smith or T.G Jones if that’s what the kids are calling it now….
#Euro2025 #WEuro2025 #FootballWeekends #FootballWeekendsMagazine
I wrote about our trip to Euro 2025 for this month’s Football Weekends Magazine, available in W.H Smith or T.G Jones if that’s what the kids are calling it now….
#Euro2025 #WEuro2025 #FootballWeekends #FootballWeekendsMagazine
September 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
It’s not just fanzines this month, it’s a magazine too.
I wrote about our trip to Euro 2025 for this month’s Football Weekends Magazine, available in W.H Smith or T.G Jones if that’s what the kids are calling it now….
#Euro2025 #WEuro2025 #FootballWeekends #FootballWeekendsMagazine
I wrote about our trip to Euro 2025 for this month’s Football Weekends Magazine, available in W.H Smith or T.G Jones if that’s what the kids are calling it now….
#Euro2025 #WEuro2025 #FootballWeekends #FootballWeekendsMagazine
Pleased to say I’ve got another bit of writing in this.
Genuinely one of the best fanzines in the country and the money always goes to a good cause. 💚
Good people doing good things.
Genuinely one of the best fanzines in the country and the money always goes to a good cause. 💚
Good people doing good things.
🚨 Here is issue 28 of our #FerribyFanzine. Many thanks to all who contributed. Lots of quality content. See below.
56pp | £3
Profits to Welcome House charity.
On sale via
vftae.bigcartel.com/product/view...
Or outside the ground on Sat 6 Sept for the visit of Blyth Spartans.
56pp | £3
Profits to Welcome House charity.
On sale via
vftae.bigcartel.com/product/view...
Or outside the ground on Sat 6 Sept for the visit of Blyth Spartans.
August 31, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Pleased to say I’ve got another bit of writing in this.
Genuinely one of the best fanzines in the country and the money always goes to a good cause. 💚
Good people doing good things.
Genuinely one of the best fanzines in the country and the money always goes to a good cause. 💚
Good people doing good things.
Reposted by Ben - Cans on the Train
🚨 Here is issue 28 of our #FerribyFanzine. Many thanks to all who contributed. Lots of quality content. See below.
56pp | £3
Profits to Welcome House charity.
On sale via
vftae.bigcartel.com/product/view...
Or outside the ground on Sat 6 Sept for the visit of Blyth Spartans.
56pp | £3
Profits to Welcome House charity.
On sale via
vftae.bigcartel.com/product/view...
Or outside the ground on Sat 6 Sept for the visit of Blyth Spartans.
August 30, 2025 at 9:12 PM
🚨 Here is issue 28 of our #FerribyFanzine. Many thanks to all who contributed. Lots of quality content. See below.
56pp | £3
Profits to Welcome House charity.
On sale via
vftae.bigcartel.com/product/view...
Or outside the ground on Sat 6 Sept for the visit of Blyth Spartans.
56pp | £3
Profits to Welcome House charity.
On sale via
vftae.bigcartel.com/product/view...
Or outside the ground on Sat 6 Sept for the visit of Blyth Spartans.
Parks to Pitches has arrived.
It’s potentially a good few weeks of releases in terms of things I’ve been writing.
My mum’s purse is going to be lighter at the very least.
It’s potentially a good few weeks of releases in terms of things I’ve been writing.
My mum’s purse is going to be lighter at the very least.
August 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Parks to Pitches has arrived.
It’s potentially a good few weeks of releases in terms of things I’ve been writing.
My mum’s purse is going to be lighter at the very least.
It’s potentially a good few weeks of releases in terms of things I’ve been writing.
My mum’s purse is going to be lighter at the very least.
Real Bedford owner getting all cosy with Yaxley-Lennon.
I would say it’s nice to be vindicated in knowing who’s a fucking wrongun. But it’s genuinely terrifying how close to home all this hate and bile is and how unchallenged it’s going.
I would say it’s nice to be vindicated in knowing who’s a fucking wrongun. But it’s genuinely terrifying how close to home all this hate and bile is and how unchallenged it’s going.
August 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Real Bedford owner getting all cosy with Yaxley-Lennon.
I would say it’s nice to be vindicated in knowing who’s a fucking wrongun. But it’s genuinely terrifying how close to home all this hate and bile is and how unchallenged it’s going.
I would say it’s nice to be vindicated in knowing who’s a fucking wrongun. But it’s genuinely terrifying how close to home all this hate and bile is and how unchallenged it’s going.