Gooners

Not pretty but got the job done. It is the first competitive match, and in Europe against sides usually more technically gifted than most EPL teams, it will always be tricky. I won't buy into that young mantra, but players in key positions that have not played together at this level will always going to be tough for the team to get going. Click to continue reading...

You just have to love newspaper headlines don't you?

Today's delight in The Sun was "Flog Drog".

Which has inspired me to report other elements of today's news in similar style.

Adey's Paddy.

Villa Tarry Over Barry Decision.

Dotty Motty Will No Longer Drive Us Potty. Click to continue reading...

YOUTube is fast becoming a compelling TV archive spanning many generations. It's one of the most watched things in our house - whether it's Emily absorbed by Aqua's 'Barbie Girl' or Paddy throwing his curls around to Wayne's World take on Bohemian Rhapsody.

(Just click on the image above and the video should play without you leaving this page)

Jack is already familiar with YouTube's workings and can track down Premiership or Champions League snippets with a bit of help. Click to continue reading...

JACK finished the Summer Fun Run like a train along with his mates, each delighted with their shiny medals and bottles of water with dinky sports caps. We had around 1,000 runners in total and the weather held out and, as Jack composed himself after the three-mile jog, he said: 'Dad, I could do it again you know. I could.' The Gaffer adopted a more sedate approach due to the fact that young Paddy (he's only two) came to a grinding halt shortly after passing the start line and needed carting round. Click to continue reading...