I don't believe in what my eyes don't see

Brighton Away, oily sailor

Bleak. Bleak House, Bleak To The Future, The One Show with Christine Bleakley, Bleak Morrison, Bleak Party, Ivor Bleaks, Bleaky Bleakinsop, That Bleak Bloke Blake. It was a bleak day alright, down on the coast with the sand from the long jump pit gritting our eyes, drying out the tears that were nailed on from 11:45am.

Continue Reading... Comments (0) 07.09.2009. 22:34

Spy in the house of love

Ron Waller
Wycombe 2 Bristol Rovers 1

We’re off and running, as they say. The two most exciting players at the club produce two most exciting goals, and the win-less phase of destitution is over. Come on baby stop your crying - three points, sun and ice creams for a pound.

Continue Reading... Comments (0) 31.08.2009. 22:14

You better shape up, ‘cause I need a man

Stevedore from Tyneside
Norwich 5 Wycombe 2

"You lorrrt are shiiirt!". I'd been in my seat barely half an hour but already the local drawl had begun to gnaw away at my spine. Nonetheless, one could only agree with the profound sentiments of the young delinquent dressed up as a steward, bobbing up and down on his dad's lap. This day was one for the scrap book. When you're down and out and Michael Stipes' dreary lyrics merely tighten the hose on your exhaust, think back to the Carrow Road carnage - you'll realise just how bad it used to be and how far we’ve all come.

Continue Reading... Comments (1) 24.08.2009. 17:21

Talking With Dinosaurs

Charlton Away, by JohnBoy

Three hundred words they said over a pint at The Valley in the ole nylon trousers, cod piece and all. So I've been sitting here ever since wondering what the hell was important enough to sanction three hundred words. The match, happily, was an epic. The first half was a bleak-pit but the second half brought about a Wycombe Wanderers that hasn't been seen for a while. No, not one owned by some 'swanky with a silent S' Loan Facilitator but a team that attacked with verve and energy and a Chris Zebroski with two goals to his name. Worth the last £25 in my bank account? Just about.

Continue Reading... Comments (1) 12.08.2009. 11:37