Author Archives: footyramblings

The most promising youngsters from around the world…

Posted on February 6, 2013 by footyramblings

For the first time in a number of years Newcastle United fans weren’t left watching the transfer deadline day circus hoping that a helicopter was being sent for a centre half or a last-minute dash would yield a replacement striker.  United … Continue reading →

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Northern League Ramblings – The First Chapter

Posted on December 30, 2012 by footyramblings

As previously mentioned once or twice, I am in the process of writing a book based upon my 45 game tour of the Northern League 2011/12 season.  Due to poor organisation and an addition to the family, it is taking … Continue reading →

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How should Newcastle United approach the Europa League?

Posted on August 23, 2012 by footyramblings

Today sees the eagerly awaiting return of Newcastle United to European competition after a five-year absence.  For fans used to watching their club in continental competition it has been a long time, but is the Europa League a welcome return … Continue reading →

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Club v Country

Posted on May 24, 2012 by footyramblings

With the European Championships fast approaching, many football fans are looking forward to the forthcoming championships.  Whilst some of these fans are keen followers of their country, others see it as something to fill the gap until the new season … Continue reading →

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What Makes a ‘Big’ Club?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by footyramblings

The lunacy of the FIFA rankings system (that currently sees England ranked higher than Brazil and Argentina) should be enough to demonstrate the point that there is more to listing teams than current results and a complicated matrix.  However, being … Continue reading →

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The End for the Loan Rangers?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by footyramblings

Much to the disappointment of Jim White and his hyperbole machine, the amount of money spent on transfers by clubs in the January transfer window was drastically down on the previous year. Even though the January 2011 figures were swollen … Continue reading →

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No F**cking Swearing OK? – Non League Football and the Language Barrier

Posted on January 12, 2012 by footyramblings

Constantly rising ticket prices, millionaire players isolated from their fan base and alleged racist incidents are just some of the reasons football fans are feeling apathetic toward the professional game at present.  At times like this non-league clubs need to … Continue reading →

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The Northern League Tour End of Year Report

Posted on December 28, 2011 by footyramblings

At the time of year when many publications and websites are offering lists and awards to mark the end of the calendar year, I decided that rather than scoff and ignore, I would publish my very own progress report from the … Continue reading →

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Its Coming – Northern League Ramblings

Posted on November 15, 2011 by footyramblings

Regular readers and those who follow me on social media site Twitter will know that I am in the middle of a mission, for want of a better word, to visit all 44 STL Northern League clubs in the 2011/12 … Continue reading →

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DDR Oberliga – The Crazy Footballing League of East Germany

Posted on November 7, 2011 by footyramblings

Following the Autumn of Nations in 1989, many of the football leagues in Central and Eastern Europe went through revolutions of their own. The main leagues of Czechoslovakia split to form two new leagues in the newly independent Czech Republic … Continue reading →

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