Blurred Lines

There was a time when the last whistle of the last game of the season would signal at least a 6 - or 8-week hiatus action. That gap would every two years get filled by a World Cup or European Championship, but those days are gone. The “International” calendar is a never ending 12 month … Continue reading Blurred Lines →

Brothers in Arms

As Silkeborg and Greenland stepped out for a friendly at the impress JSVK stadium in Silkeborg, it might have largely flown under the radar, but this was a poignant brothers in arms moment. It was also one of the best stadiums the visitors had ever played in. It was about to inspire. My goodness, other … Continue reading Brothers in Arms →

Planning to C

I love bringing the lesser lights of football to life, and I thought I would endeavour to describe how I organise my trips, and share some of the frustrations that come part and parcel with my passion for Calcio in this article. You might have an inclination as to when you would like to head … Continue reading Planning to C →

Hop to it ’25

The annual Scottish Groundhop, always an early signal of spring, and the downward slope to the season’s conclusion. The weather at these gigs hasn’t always been warm sunshine and fine sunsets though. Indeed, togging down at Glenrothes one giddy Saturday morning due the temperature rising was a rare climate high for these occasions, where waterlogged … Continue reading Hop to it ’25 →