I’ve created a habit recently of waking naturally each morning, with plenty of time to get on the canal, just … More

In from the beginning at Cefn Druids, that it was Greg’s 150th league start for The New Saints, was enough … More

After he did his interview with S4C at the Rock, we chatted with Scott for TNS FC media. With twelve … More

The New Saints’ impressive start to the season continues, this time it’s a 4-0 victory on the road at Cefn … More

During first team training yesterday, with the players to John’s right, we leaned on the railings around the pitch, as … More

You can never have too much of a good thing, and certainly as far as angling is concerned, that most … More

The New Saints’ assistant-manager, Steve Evans, is taking his Pro Licence coaching badge at the moment. Part of it involves … More

I got up extra early this morning so that, on the way to work, I could do some fishing. Sometimes … More

I was happy with my weight loss over the month just gone. What was the secret though? All is revealed … More

Before I got on with the rest of the day, I was on the canal at first light again this … More

I wrote in a recent blog that November was going to be a month of change and that included moving … More

Although there are individual blog entries for the more unique items, nevertheless with things such as team sheets, for example, … More

I’ve been collecting items of football memorabilia ever since I started working in the beautiful game. They’re all part of … More

I was up even earlier this morning, as I had an hour or so in my home office, before getting … More

There was nothing unlucky about thirteen as far as The New Saints were concerned, as the eleven wins and two … More

From our vantage point in the press box at Park Hall, it looked like Greg Draper had scored another hat-trick. … More

The visit of Aberystwyth Town to Park Hall, in the JD Cymru Premier, was the thirteenth league game of the … More

I’ve created a new pathway the last week or so, as I wake early, have an hour canal fishing and … More

The more urban you get, sadly the more the canal becomes a dumping ground for unwanted items. With cans, bottles … More

After Llansantffraid lifted the Welsh Cup in 1994/1995, a number of years passed before the club, who were then known … More

It’s working really well for me at the moment, in the sense that I can do an hour on the … More

The latest logged addition to my memorabilia collection goes back to season eleven of the top flight of Welsh football. … More

I do embrace change very easily, and I’ve seamlessly adapted to my current lifestyle of waking early so I can … More

Ahead of each competitive game at The New Saints, we have a press conference with our manager, Scott Ruscoe. What … More

It was nice going to bed in our new home yesterday, but as it is a working day (at Park … More

I wrote in a blog entry a few weeks back that November was going to be a month of personal … More

If you’ve been following my blogs recently, then you’ll know that I’ve been very busy. Today, especially, promises to be … More

There’s more on the item in the video below. I must say though, I have been so blessed in recent … More

6.15 a.m. Still dark now at this time, so it was nice to get one last look at the lights … More

7.00 a.m. Although the alarm was set for a 7.00 a.m. start, I woke naturally before then anyway. It’s going … More

It’s that time of the year where leaves make their way into our fishing venues, often in large numbers. It … More

Although I’ve got a lot of signed shirts, each one is still very special. I have them on the wall … More

I recently added a number of fantastic items to my football memorabilia collection. They all came courtesy of Scott Ruscoe, … More

This is the first of a number of very special items that I’ve just added to my personal football memorabilia … More

The latest addition to my football memorabilia collection is a book written by Michael Grimes, when he visited the JD … More

If you’ve seen the movie, Groundhog Day, you’ll know that every morning Bill Murray wakes up and does the same … More

He visited us at church for the first time on Christmas morning last year. Today, was his funeral service. RIP, … More

I’m enjoying my perch canal fishing at the moment, as you will already know if you follow my blog entries. … More

It’s been a cold day, it certainly has had a wintry feel to it. Regardless of the conditions though, I … More

Once the final whistle goes, I wrap up TNS Radio and head for the area where we’ll do the post-match … More

Following the final whistle in the JD Cymru Premier MD13 game, as always, there was an interview with TNS FC … More

Although there are no fans allowed in Wales this season at the moment, nevertheless, working in the beautiful game means … More

Due to the COVID-19 situation, although top flight league football is being played in Wales, there are no cup competitions … More

I enjoy canal fishing, and perch are my favourite species, so it’s only natural that the combination of the two … More

Due to the geographical position of the club, both the Wales firebreak and the England lockdown have had a bearing … More

I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve interviewed New Zealand international and TNS FC legend, Greg Draper. This … More

With the visit of Barry Town United to Park Hall this weekend, prior to the game we did the press … More

Making the most of every opportunity, I did some fishing before work this morning. I wasn’t there long but it … More

If you’re a follower of the FA Cup, then like all football fans, you’ll love some giant-killing. When Marine AFC … More

Working from home again, I had a late morning session on a local canal this time round, as opposed to … More

The church I’m at – Tipton Family Church – is a few yards away from the path that the annual … More

The story behind the photographs can be found via the video below. They are of my father-in-law, Tom Whitehouse, who … More

I go out fishing as much as I can, and even if it’s just a short session, it ticks the … More

As with the Supremes, the Miracles also added the name of an individual to their title. Both changes took place … More

On the day that Wales comes out of its ‘firebreak’, England continues in her lockdown. Working in one and living … More

Due to the current England-wide lockdown, there’s been no Tipton Family Church this morning. However, as per the first one, … More

Just into the final twenty minutes of the JD Cymru Premier game between Bala Town and The New Saints, the … More

Maes Tegid, the home of Bala Town, in recent years especially, has become a difficult place for TNS to visit. … More

Although this was the tenth JD Cymru Premier game of the season for TNS, the visit to Maes Tegid to … More

I shared in a recent blog entry how November is going to be both a month of change and busy … More

I love my memorabilia collection due to the fact that it’s all very personal and every item tells a story. … More

The last game for TNS FC was the 3-2 win against Haverfordwest County on October 24. With the firebreak in … More

A few weeks back, I chatted with Robbie, who signed his first professional contract with The New Saints this season, … More

I received an email this week that began as follows: Morning, Stewart, hope you are well. I hope you don’t … More

At the start of the month, I had the strong conviction on one of the mornings, that November was going … More

I was up at first light again this morning for another canal lure session. No alarm needed, I was up … More

I’m very busy at the moment, much more so than normal, however, one of the things that I’m determined to … More

With another named storm hitting the UK over the last few days, it’s been wet and windy again. Fishing a … More

Recently I published a blog entry titled Dealing With Personal Tragedy This one follows on from that in terms of … More

1.30 p.m. The heading says it all and there’s more, as always, in the video below. Suffice to say, I’m … More

7.00 p.m. I’m at home this evening and I’m going to use the opportunity to add some more entries to … More

12.30 p.m. Good afternoon and welcome to another session that comes live from the water’s edge. You can visit for … More

I played football yesterday evening. After seven months off, due to the Covid-19 situation, it’s good to be back. Last … More

12.40 p.m. As always, on these type of blog entries, there’s an introductory video, that you can watch below. Also, … More

You often come across people saying they are leaving social media and it’s usually because they’ve had a falling out … More

There’s always a player interview following a game, and with his last-gasp goal for TNS in the 3-2 victory against … More

Having pushed The New Saints all the way, a very late goal broke Haverfordwest County hearts, as the home side … More

There was just one game in the whole of Wales, as far as the top tiers of domestic leagues are … More

Although most of the items in my collection warrant a blog entry of their own, I wouldn’t do that with … More

1.15 p.m. As always, there’s an introductory video that you can watch below. The reservoir isn’t available on a day … More

Arriving at Park Hall, the home of The New Saints, this morning, I noticed lots of fungi growing on a … More

I interviewed Robbie Williams recently, as the eighteen-year-old ‘keeper signed a professional contract with The New Saints. This time round, … More

The next match for The New Saints sees the club begin the second quarter of the league season. With seven … More

Looking at my recent lead images for perch, they all look the same. I make no apologies for that, as … More

Although my body is suffering after playing football yesterday, not enough to prevent me from going fishing this evening. It’s … More

I enjoy the occasional mooch around charity shops in pursuit of Motown vinyl, and that was the case this morning. … More

After a short brook trip in the morning after sticklebacks, it was canal fishing for perch to end the day … More

I’ve stated on numerous occasions, just how blessed my personal football memorabilia collection has been this season. That continues, with … More

I’m working from home today, so that gives me more flexibility. When I went to bed last night, my angling … More

It’s all in the video below.

Coming on as a second-half substitute, and scoring the equaliser in the 2-2 draw with Aberystwyth Town, Ben Clark was … More

Following the JD Cymru Premier MD9 game at Park Avenue, I interviewed TNS FC’s manager, Scott Ruscoe, on the pitch. … More

After a run of seven consecutive JD Cymru Premier wins, the perfect start to the season came to an end, … More

You can follow this morning’s session below, as well as the reflections from the water’s edge that covered a variety … More

Talking with Greg Draper recently by text message, he asked if I would be interested in some things for my … More

The next game for The New Saints is away at Aberystwyth Town tomorrow (Friday). It will be TNS’ eighth match … More

When I first decided to learn Welsh, a few years ago now, I looked at the mountain in front of … More

On the way to work this morning, I made a short detour and had a brief lure session on the … More

Louis Robles’ goal just before the break, ensured that, come the final whistle, The New Saints secured the three points … More

This will be the final midweek JD Cymru Premier game for a while, and following the victory against Connah’s Quay … More

The JD Cymru Premier MD2 game against Connah’s Quay Nomads had a lot at stake for both sides. As it … More

Not quite bright and early but I was out fishing at 10.00 a.m. this morning for a couple of hours. … More

We all receive bad news, or go through difficult times, during the course of our life. In the video below, … More

Not quite live blogging, but once this post is published I am going to spend a couple of hours this … More

It’s JD Cymru MD2 tomorrow evening, as we welcome Connah’s Quay Nomads to Park Hall. Ahead of the top of … More

The 4-0 JD Cymru Premier MD8 game at Penybont FC, saw The New Saints FC continue the excellent start to … More

It was a happy coach journey home from the SDM Glass Stadium, as The New Saints FC beat Penybont FC … More

I enjoyed the weekend in South Wales, and not forgetting why I was there, of course, which was to cover … More

It hasn’t been that long ago when I was walking around the capital of the Faroe Islands, with Makhan and … More

I’m currently in Cardiff on an overnight stay, ahead of tomorrow’s top-flight Welsh game between Penybont FC and The New … More

Although it will be The New Saints’ sixth league game of the season, it’s actually the eighth for many clubs, … More

My body woke naturally this morning at 5.45 a.m. and I was canal-side before it was properly light. Just a … More

It’s all in the video below, which is the first time, and probably the last, that I will have blogged … More

A number of youngsters have signed professional terms with The New Saints this season and we’ve caught up with them … More

As with other recent sessions of this nature, I was intending to fish in the morning and I relied on … More

It’s been an impressive start to the JD Cymru Premier season for The New Saints, with five consecutive wins. Yet … More

If not for the fact that I work in the game in Wales, I wouldn’t be watching anything at all … More

I’m not going to work until this afternoon, so it was my intention to go fishing anyway beforehand. I didn’t … More

There’s more in the video below, as I managed to get a short session in after work. The days are … More

With two games a week at the moment, no sooner have we wrapped one match up, from a media perspective … More

A number of players that have come through the TNS FC Academy set-up have signed professional contracts this season. We’ve … More

Prior to kick-off between The New Saints and Flint Town United, I was talking with Greg Draper at Park Hall, … More

The JD Cymru Premier MD6 game at Park Hall ended in an emphatic victory for TNS. After the final whistle, … More

JD Cymru Premier MD6 proved to be an amazing one for The New Saints FC, beating Flint Town United 10-0 … More

The extended video below covers the session that I made after work. I’m really enjoying my visits to the upper … More

There have been two matches per week since the JD Cymru Premier season started. Obviously, with the league beginning later … More

As always, you can follow the session via the video below. I also mention water temperature in there, and in … More

With TNS FC trailing 2-0 at the break to Bala Town, the comeback was complete when Ryan Astles smashed the … More

Following the game between Bala Town and The New Saints FC at Maes Tegid, as always, there was an interview … More

With no fans at all allowed into Welsh football at the moment, I’m fortunate that I work in the game, … More

October 1 I’ve been keeping an eye on my weight recently, and although there’s been plenty of movement, it’s all … More

I intended to go fishing this morning but didn’t set a time. However, waking up naturally nice and early, I … More

A number of youngsters have signed professional contracts with The New Saints this season, which is always great to see. … More

The games are coming thick and fast at the moment, and no sooner have we wrapped up the post-match Caernarfon … More

Whether goals, debuts, assists, clean sheets or whatever, pretty much the whole team was eligible for a post-match interview. In … More

Another great result and performance, there was certainly no shortage of potential questions following the JD Cymru Premier MD4 game. … More

The TNS FC great start to the season continues, with another three points on the board in the JD Cymru … More

The heading says it all and the video below goes into details. Thinking of started a blog – or a … More

Going to bed last night, I thought to myself I’ll go fishing in the morning. That was all I needed, … More

It’s all in the video below but needless to say I had a very happy couple of hours exploring charity … More

On another short session, this time fishing a lake, I caught perch and roach. Nothing big but all good fun … More

One of the benefits of fishing alone is that you have complete flexibility to go when you want and fish … More

The New Saints FC players, as full-time professionals, train several times during the week. Obviously, from a media perspective, we … More

It’s JD Cymru Premier MD4 this weekend and with The New Saints on the road against Caernarfon Town, earlier today … More

The title pretty much says it all, with more details via the video below. Thanks, Tom, very much appreciated. When … More

Working from home today, although I didn’t set the alarm, I was thinking of an early start. With my mind … More

I was extremely happy when Tom Holland recently gave me one of his Republic of Ireland U-17 caps. That fantastic … More

Finding the net for The New Saints, in the 2-0 victory against Cardiff Met FC, keeps Adrian Cieslewicz at the … More

Following the JD Cymru Premier MD3 game, it was a much happier Scott Ruscoe facing the TNS FC media camera. … More

Although top-flight football in Wales is underway, nevertheless it’s all played out with no fans present at the moment. The … More