There’s a nostalgic hue to this week’s triumvirate of recommendations from the footballing blogosphere:
So Long Ceefax, Cheerio Chas ‘n’ Dave, Dispatches from a Football Sofa
Another stunner from that ever reliable wordsmith, Greg Theoharis – curator of the always marvellous Dispatches from a Football Sofa. This time, Greg marks the passing of Ceefax and uses it to conjure up a forgotten North London. In the words of Chas …
The police presence outside Oxford station on Wednesday night was illuminating. As a semicircle of rozzers stood to attention outside the entrance to Coco – a small citywide chain better known as a place for students to take mums and dads at the onset of the imminent academic year – Swindon Town fans began to pile off the trains and down the steps into enemy territory.
Leaving aside the extraordinary …
Following his analysis of York City’s prospects in our Season Preview fortnight, John Dobson was present as the Minstermen put an end to Oxford United’s strong start at the weekend. Here are his impressions:
The last time Oxford United and York City met was in a downpour at Wembley in a Conference play-off final just over two years ago. The Us won on that occasion and have established themselves as …
Despite quiet confidence in advance of this season’s opening salvos, a tough sequence of fixtures added to the absence through injury of midfield playmaker Peter Leven will have left Oxford United fans cautious before the Capital One Cup visit to Bournemouth on August 14th.
But their divisional betters from Dorset were seen off on penalties and the League campaign has started no less auspiciously – two of the favourites, Bristol …
Ben: Sounds like an interesting read - and a useful companion-piece to Tony...
sean smith: Brilliant article. Shared. COYS...
Steve: C.f. Phil Neville on MOTD2 talking about Rosicky's audacious blind pas...
Steve: Excellent article....
Winch: An enjoyable read. I'm not sure they bring back any good memories, but...
