I agree with the sentiment but its relevance is dubious given that Strumpshaw is a good 10 miles from the coast.
October 19, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I agree with the sentiment but its relevance is dubious given that Strumpshaw is a good 10 miles from the coast.
I find that a specious distinction to draw as there’s no commercial incentive for clubs to play elsewhere in the country, which is why they want to do this. As for the tenor of the debate, you described it as a grim prospect…
August 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I find that a specious distinction to draw as there’s no commercial incentive for clubs to play elsewhere in the country, which is why they want to do this. As for the tenor of the debate, you described it as a grim prospect…
As I say, European superiority complex. Happy enough for the rest of the world to spend their money on our product but not to export it.
This is why I mainly follow non-league these days. The football may be crap but teams still have a soul and local identity.
This is why I mainly follow non-league these days. The football may be crap but teams still have a soul and local identity.
August 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
As I say, European superiority complex. Happy enough for the rest of the world to spend their money on our product but not to export it.
This is why I mainly follow non-league these days. The football may be crap but teams still have a soul and local identity.
This is why I mainly follow non-league these days. The football may be crap but teams still have a soul and local identity.
Multi-club groups (including across different sports) already abound and fans seem to enjoy the other benefits the financial model brings e.g. economic might, prestige and sporting success.
August 15, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Multi-club groups (including across different sports) already abound and fans seem to enjoy the other benefits the financial model brings e.g. economic might, prestige and sporting success.
Why is it a grim prospect? Clubs have spent years cultivating global fan bases; what makes those fans any less worthy of seeing teams in the flesh other than a European superiority complex? Geography ceased to matter to big five clubs years ago.
August 15, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Why is it a grim prospect? Clubs have spent years cultivating global fan bases; what makes those fans any less worthy of seeing teams in the flesh other than a European superiority complex? Geography ceased to matter to big five clubs years ago.
I think he’s been too old to debut as Bond for some time - certainly long before the last Craig outing.
June 28, 2025 at 8:54 AM
I think he’s been too old to debut as Bond for some time - certainly long before the last Craig outing.
Having said that I only have an account because it’s part of the NYT stable and I’m a Connections addict, so maybe I’m the problem?
June 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Having said that I only have an account because it’s part of the NYT stable and I’m a Connections addict, so maybe I’m the problem?
