Took my opportunity once again to make the trek, all of 30 minutes, to the Stadio Olimpico for the big one – Derby della Capitale. As usual I took a few photos, check them out here or go direct to my Flickr photostream. Or follow me on Instagram. Or just head off on your way. … Continue reading
I experienced every conceivable emotion last night as my home town club secured promotion among the elite once more. For only the second time in their 141-year history Reading FC will line up in the English Premier League. Congratulations to everyone associated with the club.
When I moved to Rome one of the first things to choose was my colours. Basically Lazio or Roma. I chose Roma. Then of course I realised that both clubs share the Stadio Olimpico and what must derby day be like when they meet. Cue an invitation to the only two people I know who … Continue reading
It happens every four years and despite all the build-up, all the hype, all the expectations, the English football team once again make a stuttering start to their World Cup campaign in South Africa. The first game was always going to the toughest – opponents USA have climbed in the FIFA rankings to a lofty … Continue reading
Reading closed the season with a fine 4-1 win and finished with a lap of appreciation. High hopes for next season, well done lads. Continue reading
Unfortunately the concentration didn’t last as Spencers Wood Youth Under 10′s lost 3-0 to California Thunderbolts! Continue reading
There’s nothing quite like an evening game for atmosphere under the floodlights. Of course a game against QPR is probably not the best advert for this, only 16,886 here tonight. Continue reading
At today’s match we held a minutes silence in honour of Reading-born Corporal Richard Green of 3rd Battalion The Rifles, who died in Afghanistan earlier this month. Richard’s younger sister goes to the same school as Harry. Reading FC paid a fitti… Continue reading
Ok, so it’s not a photo from today, although it could be given the amount of snow here in Sweden, but this photo has just won me a brand new camera courtesy of http://www.footballunited.com. I received email confirmation that my photo, submitted a… Continue reading
All that is good with the best club competition in the world was evident today as Royals fell to a 4-2 defeat at home to Premiership Aston Villa in the FA Cup Quarter Final. Leading 2-0 at half time with a double from Shane Long, Villa hit back in… Continue reading
