- A timely Bramall Lane win in more ways than one September 6, 2026 - So... we went to the land of the greasy chip buttie, arrived on time, scored three goals, won the game, drew reluctant praise from Chris Wilder, whose face resembled a smacked arse ... which was nice. Apologies for the badly constructed Fast Show reference, but they only come out on… ...
- PREVIEW: Stoke v Norwich – a chance to build on Burnley September 1, 2026 - Before I begin, I won't be patronising you with the lazy 'cold, wet Tuesday evening in Stoke' line, not least because it's forecast to be mild and dry. But, with that out of the way, it is one City can go into with confidence. Saturday's fine 4-1 win over Burnley… ...
- Brooks with his finest Hucks impersonation as City thump hapless Burnley August 30, 2026 - Remember that game against Cardiff in December 2003? The one we thought was Darren Huckerby's Canary swansong, only for him to joyfully reappear as a permanent signing on Boxing Day? If you don't, YouTube it. Well, for me, Huck's performance that day was the best individual performance I've ever seen… ...
- Ouch! A horror afternoon to forget in South Bermondsey August 23, 2026 - Well, that was unexpected. Also painful, excruciating, dire, and appalling. And I'm sorry that Kenny McLean and Anthony Musaba both got the hump with the away fans because there were a smattering of boos, but when you dish up a performance so lacking in just about everything, then I'm afraid… ...
- The Hand of Rob: Ref Tim and his lino miss the obvious, and City pay the price August 16, 2026 - What a rotten ol' day. That'll teach me/us for looking forward to it so much. Tis football, I guess. As soon as your head starts teetering towards the clouds, it brings you crashing back to earth with a big bang ... one that draws every last breath out of you… ...
- Matchday 1… 2026-27… the Baggies… Bring it on! August 14, 2026 - Hands up ... I'm not very organised. By this time, I usually have a rota organised for the season's match previews. Usually. Not so for 2026/27 .... yet. I'll get there, I promise. I always do... eventually. So, for now, for today, you're stuck with me and what, for me,… ...
- A lovely little Carabao shake down at a sun-drenched Carra August 9, 2026 - Well, that was fun. Very little not to like. And, for what it's worth, and unlike most, it seems, I have no problem with the first round of the Carabao Cup being a precursor to the real thing. Thought it worked quite well. A big step up from a friendly,… ...
- Same old. City warm up in a decent fashion, but all overshadowed by Ali’s agony. August 2, 2026 - I'd like to be talking about a thoroughly decent City performance that belied a 1-2 scoreline but, of course, that ended up being the back story to something far more painful and, potentially, damaging. It's too early to second-guess the outcome of the scans on Ali Ahmed's knee that will… ...
- The injury curse persists … oh, for a spell of no new sprains and tears July 26, 2026 - The close season for football fans everywhere is both a blessing and a curse. Putting aside the SuperBowl of World Soccer, which thrilled a little and exasperated a lot, it's nice not to have the potential of a weekly fallout to deal with, while we all hugely miss the buzz… ...
- Note to self: ‘Never get giddy over an NCFC friendly win’ July 19, 2026 - My dear old dad taught me many a life lesson. It was, in Roy Keane speak, 'his job', but in his own inimitable way, he did it beautifully. He was a treasure. Barely does an hour go by, let alone a day, without a said life lessons coming into play.… ...
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