Prior to The New Saints FC v Connah’s Quay Nomads in the JD Cymru Premier, TNS girls U14s took on … More
Author: stewartbloor
Fish a lot. Christian. Work in the world of professional football media. British nature. Passionate about much, obsessed about nothing.
Canal Angling Session. Little Grebes. Fishing Is Like Life, You Can’t Script It.
Up bright and early this morning, I was on a canal at first light. You can see how I got … More
If You Can Change Something In Life, Then Do So. If You Can’t, Just Get On With It And Make The Most Of It. A Life Lesson From A Gas Fire.
There are plenty of things in life that we don’t have to live with and we can change. However, some … More
Maggots In The Fridge. Milk On The Floor. Bream In The Net.
You can find out the story behind the headline by watching the video below. Welcome to my website, there’s … More
Interviewing Paul Harrison, As He Joins The JD Cymru Premier 400 Club. Previous Teams Include Leeds United, Liverpool And Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Having been at The New Saints FC for a total of twelve years, in that time, H, as he is … More
Following A Convincing Win For The Scholars’ Side, An Interview With Manager, Simon Smith. West Bromwich Albion 1 The New Saints FC 7.
Once the final whistle went after the college game between West Bromwich Albion / Sandwell College and The New Saints … More
West Bromwich Albion 1 The New Saints FC 7. As A Wolves Fan, How Does That Make Me Feel?
Click images above to enlarge Although my working games usually involve a journey into three-figures as far as miles are … More
Interviewing The New Saints FC’s Manager, Scott Ruscoe, Ahead Of The Connah’s Quay Nomads Game. JD Cymru Premier MD22.
It’s a massive game for both sides this coming Saturday, when the top two in the JD Cymru Premier go … More
Catching Up With Ash Russell. Full-Time Head Of Foundation Phase With TNS FC Academy.
At The New Saints FC there are numerous staff members, as you would expect at a professional football club. One … More
Roach Fishing On The Way To Work. Thinking – And Fishing – Outside The Box.
I do get a lot of angling sessions in and that is due to the fact that, firstly, I motivate … More
Signed Programmes And Team Sheets. Adding To My Personal Football Memorabilia.
I’ve got a lot of items to work through but the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. … More
Gornal Rangers FC 2 AFC Essington 4. Groundhopping In The Beacon Football League.
With games on Sunday afternoons in and around the Black Country, the Beacon Football League ticks the boxes as far … More
Chatting With Scott Redhead At Park Hall. Discussing PlayerMaker And Football-Related Technology.
We (The New Saints FC) had a visit from Scott Redhead during training in the week. Scott was there representing … More
Paul Harrison Joins The 400 Club. Interviewing The New Saints FC’s Goalkeeper, Following The 2-0 victory Against Newtown AFC.
Following a TNS FC game, I always interview the manager. In addition, I will also chat with a player. Who … More
Interviewing The New Saints FC’s Manager, Scott Ruscoe, At Latham Park. MD21 In The JD Cymru Premier.
Following the 2-0 TNS FC victory at Latham Park against Newtown AFC, I chatted with Scott Ruscoe. It was a … More
Newtown AFC 0 The New Saints FC 2. An Invitation To Groundhoppers.
Whether working or pleasure, you can’t beat live football and although I’ve been to Latham Park on numerous occasions, like … More
Fishing The Upper Severn. Killing Two Birds With One Stone.
My second visit to the River Severn in 2020 was to the upper reaches. It’s another video-led blog entry and … More
RAF Cosford FC 5 Telford Juniors 2. Two Firsts For Me On A Personal Level.
Use it right and social media can be a positive thing, and that was the case when, checking The New … More
Live Blogging. Perch Fishing On The Canal And A Very Nice Bonus Chub.
2.30 p.m. Been here for a short time and it’s very slow. Had a few very gentle plucks, so moved … More
More Roach Fishing On The Way To Work. With Minimal Effort, You Can Get More Sessions In.
Another work day and another opportunity to set off earlier and do some canal fishing on the way. I pass … More
AFC Bridgnorth 0 Wednesfield FC 1. Groundhopping in Shropshire.
Football is one of the passions in my life and therefore, whether working or pleasure, I do enjoy being around … More
He’s Now Made His First-Team Debut With Swansea City. Ben Cabango, From A Media Perspective, And Beyond.
Following his loan period with The New Saints FC, Ben Cabango’s star has most definitely been in the ascendancy since … More
First Interview Of The New Year. Press Conference With Scott Ruscoe, Ahead Of The Visit To Latham Park With The New Saints FC.
Scott was my last interview of 2019, he was also my first in 2020. As the manager of The New … More
Canal Roach Fishing On The Way To Work. Tips On Getting More Angling Sessions In.
I’ve done a number of canal visits on the way to work recently, although this was the first one of … More
Thinking Outside The Box. A Carrion Crow Takes Bread From The Surface Of The Canal.
The video below tells the life lesson inspired by a carrion crow. Welcome to my website, there’s more … More
Chub Fishing On The River Severn. Day Ticket Stretch In Shropshire.
I’m enjoying my chub start to the New Year and my third session on the bounce after chevins saw a … More
First Fish Of 2020 Is A Chub. Caught By Design.
With the water temperature low at the turn of the year, I have decided to fish for chub into 2020. … More
Birding At Red Lane, Between Sedgley And Gospel End Village. You Can’t Beat The Great Outdoors.
Working from home, I was able to get some desk time in and then drive to the local Red Lane … More
My Last Interview Of 2019 Was With Scott Ruscoe. Although It Didn’t Look That Way At One Stage, It Was A Very Happy Chat In The End.
A couple of very late goals ensured that my final interview of the year was a happy one, as The … More
He’s Scored Some Key Goals For The New Saints FC. Post-Match Interview With Dean Ebbe And Watch The Goal As He Finds The Net To Secure Three Vital Points Against Cefn Druids.
My penultimate interview of 2019 was with Dean Ebbe. With his 90+4th minute goal securing all three points for The … More
A Last-Gasp Winner For The New Saints FC. My Final Football Game Of 2019 Has Lots Of Drama, Excitement And Heartbreak.
Obviously, working in the beautiful game means I get to watch a certain number of matches anyway before I even … More
Birding At Turls Hill, In The Black Country. My Local Patch, An Enclave Of Green Surrounded By Urban Development.
I do love the natural world very much and I have a genuine appreciation of everything that is out there. … More
Football Memories From 2019. From The New Saints FC And Beyond.
As a keen football fan who enjoys going to games for pleasure and not just for work, I take in … More
Happy New Year! Thoughts On New Year’s Resolutions And My Personal Plans For 2020.
This is the time of the year when, although we’re still connected with the past, hence the Christmas tree and … More
Chub From The Canal. My Final Fishing Session Of 2019.
I’ve enjoyed the year from an angling perspective and this afternoon I had my final session of 2019. On a … More
Interviewing Ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers Manager, Ståle Solbakken, Now With FC Copenhagen. My Favourite Football Memory From 2019.
Click above images to enlarge. This is the time of the year that we look ahead; it’s also one … More
Canal Fishing With Bream And Perch On The Bank. Nothing Big But I Enjoyed It And That’s What It’s All About.
As the year enters its final stage, there’s still fishing on the agenda and what will be my penultimate session … More
Groundhopping At Maes-y-Dre. Welshpool Town FC 5 Four Crosses FC 1.
Ahead of the TNS FC v Cefn Druids fixture at Park Hall on December 30, I was there a couple … More
Talking Goals, Hat-Tricks And Records With Greg Draper. The New Saints FC’s New Zealand International.
With yet another career hat-trick on Boxing Day in the JD Cymru Premier, we chatted about that, as well as … More
Press Conference With Scott Ruscoe, The New Saints FC’s Manager. Looking Ahead To The Final Game Of 2019.
As the year draws to a close, following first-team training we held our final pre-match press conference of the year … More
Canal Fishing On The Way To Work. It’s About Making The Most Of Every Opportunity.
This is another video-led blog entry and you can see how I got on via the embedded video below. … More
Leaving It Late But A Blank Was Avoided. Canal Fishing For Perch.
Click above images to enlarge If you want to get more fishing sessions in then having local venues is … More
He Became A Father For The First Time This Week. He Scored The Opening Goal At The Rock. Post-Match Interview With Danny Redmond.
It’s been a great week for Danny Redmond. The highlight, of course, was that he became a father for the … More
Post-Match Interview With Scott Ruscoe. Cefn Druids 0 The New Saints FC 5.
Following the JD Cymru Premier MD19 victory at The Rock, I interviewed TNS FC manager, Scott Ruscoe. Long after the … More
A Five Star Result For The New Saints At The Rock. A Happy Boxing Day Visit To Rhosymedre.
Although there are many grounds in Wales that are in a beautiful setting, as far as immediate location is concerned … More
Little Grebes On The Staffs/Worcs Canal. Angling Is The Perfect Platform From Which To View The Natural World.
While out lure fishing, I noticed a pair of little grebes. I only had my iphone, but as they were … More
My Wife Wanted A Traditional Day. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! Have a great day and you can see how mine kicked off via the video below. … More
It’s OK To Be Overjoyed But Be Careful What You Worship. Reflections From The Christmas Story.
This is a condensed version of my sermon at church on Sunday just gone. When the wise men saw the … More
Live Blogging From The Canal, While Fishing. Updated During The Session.
11.30 a.m. If you follow my updates on a regular basis then you’ll know that I did my first … More
JD Cymru Premier MD19 Press Conference With Scott Ruscoe. The New Saints FC Travel To Cefn Druids On Boxing Day.
Boxing Day is always a big day for football and this year The New Saints FC travel to The Rock … More
Roach Fishing On The Way To Work. Tips On Swim Selection.
As well as another quick roach session on the way to work, this blog entry is also video-led as well. … More
Watch Ryan Brobbel’s Goal Against Cardiff Met University FC. Post-Match Interview With The Northern Ireland U-21 International.
It wasn’t the result that The New Saints FC wanted, losing at home to Cardiff Metropolitan University FC 2-1 in … More
Thoughts On Interviewing A Manager After A Defeat. Scott Ruscoe, Following The New Saints FC’s Reversal At Home To Cardiff Metropolitan University FC.
Following the final whistle in the JD Cymru Premier MD18 2-1 defeat, I interviewed TNS FC’s manager, Scott Ruscoe, on … More
The New Saints FC 1 Cardiff Metropolitan University FC 2. Behind The Scenes. Featuring Kurtis Byrne.
The excellent run of form that The New Saints was on came to an abrupt end with the visit of … More
Making The Most Of Limited Time With A Short Lure Session After Canal Perch. Under A Road Bridge, It’s About Location.
With a working football game on the evening, I made the most of the time available with a short visit … More
Roach Fishing On The Way To Work. Travelling Light And Making The Most Of Every Opportunity.
As per my last angling blog entry, this one is another session that I managed on the way to work. … More
Chub Fishing On The Staffs/Worcs Canal. When The Going Gets Tough, Target The Right Species.
Although the conditions are hard at the moment, nevertheless, as long as your bait’s in the water then you have … More
JD Cymru Premier MD18 Preview. The New Saints FC V Cardiff Metropolitan University FC. Pre-Match Press Conference With Scott Ruscoe.
It’s MD18 in the JD Cymru Premier this coming Friday (December 20) and Cardiff Metropolitan University FC are the visitors … More
Canal Fishing On The Way To Work. I Do Get Some Funny Looks Fishing In Shorts In December Though.
Click images to enlarge. Always wanting to make the most of every opportunity and get as much fishing in as … More
This Is What Happens When You Clean Your Car In The Dark. Live In The Light.
Although it was dark, I still wanted to give my car a wash, so I filled the bucket as normal … More
Mostly The New Saints FC But One From Port Talbot Town. My Welsh Football Signed Shirt Collection.
I’ve got a big job ahead of me, as I work through my personal football memorabilia collection. However, it’s definitely … More
A Short But Sweet Angling Session On A Black Country Canal. Three Tips To Increase Your Winter Perch Catch-Rate.
Although winter fishing for perch is obviously more of a challenge than during the summer months, nevertheless with some … More
Watch Jamie Mullan’s Wonder-Strike That Seals The Victory For The New Saints FC In South Wales. Following The Game, An Interview With The Man Himself.
The game was pretty much wrapped-up by then, but any chance of Barry Town United making a comeback was definitely … More
Interviewing Scott Ruscoe Alongside The Pitch At Jenner Park In South Wales. A Good Relationship Between Manager And Media Is Important.
As always, following the game I interviewed Scott Ruscoe. This time it was next to the pitch at Jenner Park, … More
No Friday The Thirteenth Slip-Up For The Champions Of Wales. Barry Town United 1 The New Saints FC 4, From A Personal Perspective.
After staying up all night watching – and blogging – the general election, I had a short lure fishing session … More
The Next Gareth Bale, Kieffer Moore Or Aaron Ramsey? Catching Up With The Latest Batch Of Academy Players Called Up For Wales Trials.
As the champions of Wales, and with an excellent Academy, it’s natural that we would have a number of youngsters … More
Up Next For The New Saints FC Is A Visit To Jenner Park. The Pre-Match Barry Town United Press Conference.
It’s MD17 for the champions of Wales next and a visit to south Wales to take on Barry Town United. … More
Live Blogging Through The Night. General Election 2019.
6.00 a.m. That concludes the general election 2019 for me and it’s the Conservatives back in power but this time … More
Debut Political Blog Entry. General Election 2019. Focus On Dudley North, The UK’s Fourth Tightest Marginal Seat.
I first took an interest in politics many years ago, well before I was eighteen and eligible to vote. By … More
Armed With My Binoculars, A Visit To Fens Pools Nature Reserve. An Enclave Of Green In The Black Country.
While I dropped a couple of people at the nearby hospital, I took a short walk over the Fens Pools … More
Half-Time Report In the JD Cymru Premier. Five Points Separating The Top Four, It’s Close At The Summit.
Although my responsibility and focus is with The New Saints FC, nevertheless like many of us that are involved in … More
How To Get More Fishing In. Mini-Jigging On The Canal For Perch.
I work seven days a week. Not eight hours a day, of course, but nevertheless working in professional … More
Interviewing Lewis Dutton, As He Makes His Debut For The New Saints FC. Thoughts On Relationships With Players And Media Content. Plus, A Blooper.
After the final whistle, as The New Saints FC beat Mold Alexandra 9-0 in the JD Welsh Cup, I interviewed … More
Interviewing The New Saints FC’s Manager, Scott Ruscoe, Following The JD Welsh Cup Win. TNS FC 9 Mold Alexandra 0.
With The New Saints FC beating Mold Alexandra 9-0 in the third round of the JD Welsh Cup, it was … More
On The TNS FC Academy Float At The Oswestry Parade, Then The JD Welsh Cup, As Mold Alexandra Visited Park Hall. All In A Day’s Work With The Champions Of Wales.
My work with The New Saints FC is varied, and up well before dawn, I was on the Smithfield Market … More
Talking Hat-Tricks, Golden Boots And All-Time Records With Greg Draper. In Conversation With The New Saints’ Striker.
I enjoy interviewing, and especially in the context of the chat with Greg Draper this week, it’s as much a … More
Football Shirts From Bulgaria, Denmark And Gibraltar. All Part Of My Own Personal Journey In The Beautiful Game.
I’ve amassed quite a collection of items from working in the game of football and in with that is a … More
Chub Fishing On The River Severn. Just Happy To Get One On The Bank.
Following my recent blog entry that described a few plucks that led to nothing, I was back out on … More
You’ve Heard Of Offa’s Dyke? What About Wat’s Dyke? I Work Yards Away From The Ancient And Historical Landmark.
Many people have heard of Offa’s Dyke but what about Wat’s Dyke? I must confess that I’d never come across … More
It’s The JD Welsh Cup Next For The New Saints, With Mold Alexandra The Visitors To Park Hall. First Though, It’s The Pre-Match Press Conference With Scott Ruscoe.
It’s JD Welsh cup action next for The New Saints, as the holders of the trophy begin their defence with … More
One Banana, Two Banana. Lifestyle Change And A Long-Term Strategy – The Best Way To Lose Weight. It’s Working For Me.
As far as I’m concerned, losing weight has to be part of a long-term strategy. I’m dubious as far as … More
A Christmas Train, An Otter And A Barn Owl. The Things You See When Fishing.
Out on the Severn fishing I’m used to seeing – and hearing – the Severn Valley Railway in action as … More
His Late Goal Secured The Three Points For The Champions Of Wales. Post-Match Interview With Kurtis Byrne.
As the TNS FC v Carmarthen Town game looked to be heading for a stalemate, Ryan Brobbel’s shot hit the … More
Interviewing TNS FC Manager, Scott Ruscoe, Following The 1-0 Victory Against Carmarthen Town. On The Park Hall Pitch.
It was a slender victory for the champions of Wales but the three points mean that The New Saints sit … More
It Doesn’t Matter Whether It’s 12-0 Or 1-0, It’s Still Three Points. The New Saints Head To the Top Of The Table.
Last Saturday I was in Flintshire, watching The New Saints beat Airbus UK Broughton 12-0. Three days later, it’s a … More
Roach And Chub From A Tiny Brook. Ticking The Right Boxes For Successful Winter Fishing.
Click the above images to enlarge Although the conditions aren’t favourable at the moment (very cold), you can still … More
Ahead Of The Carmarthen Town Game, The Press Conference With Scott Ruscoe. Plus, A Question On The Change Of Club Captain, As Chris Marriott Replaces Paul Harrison.
With a midweek game against Carmarthen Town, time is tighter than usual as far as media preparation is concerned. Therefore, … More
Going Through A Tough Time? Hang On In There. It Will Come Good. A Life Lesson From A Shropshire Sunrise.
As is often the case, I was up early for work, which means at this time of the year it’s … More
A Beluga Taking Off Next To A Stadium. The Things You See At A Football Game.
Although I was there for football, of course, one of the positive benefits of being at the Hollingsworth Group Stadium … More
As The New Saints FC Beat Airbus UK Broughton 12-0, A Post-Match Interview With Adrian Cieslewicz. Another Record Set By The Champions Of Wales.
Although Greg Draper scored a hat-trick, it was Adrian Cieslewicz’s four that nudged him to the top of the pile, … More
In The Corridor At The Hollingsworth Group Stadium. An Interview With The New Saints FC’s Manager, Scott Ruscoe.
The press box at Airbus UK Broughton is right next to the tunnel, and as Scott went into the dressing … More
Airbus UK Broughton 0 The New Saints FC 12. Behind The Scenes With The Champions Of Wales.
I’ve been to the Hollingsworth Group Stadium on a number of occasions, since I started working in football, but … More
Fungi At Dudmaston Hall, Near Bridgnorth In Shropshire. It’s Been A Great Autumn For Fungi.
I’ve posted a few fungi blog entries recently and I make no apologies for that. I love the great outdoors, … More
First Pike Session Of The Autumn. A Very Pleasant Afternoon In The Shropshire Countryside.
I have caught numerous pike throughout this year when lure fishing but my favourite method for the species is … More
From One End Of Staffordshire To The Other. Thoughts On What’s Really Important In Life.
My wife and I had a lovely surprise when our two daughters, two grandchildren and one dog turned up for … More
Press Conference With Scott Ruscoe, Ahead Of The Game With Airbus UK Broughton. It’s Back To Business For The New Saints FC This Weekend.
After a weekend without a game, it’s back to action tomorrow (Saturday, November 30) for The New Saints FC. With … More
Nice One, Evo. Some Life Lessons Following Stockport Town 3 Oswestry Town 2.
My final blog entry from the Stockport Town v FC Oswestry Town game revolves around the image above. While watching … More
Steve Evans And Robbie Savage. Tips On Working In Football Media. Stay Switched On. Be Bold.
At the Stockport Sports Village for Stockport Town v FC Oswestry Town in the North West Counties Football League, I … More
Interviewing FC Oswestry Town’s Captain, CJ Craven, Following The Defeat Against Stockport Town. We Talk About Sharing The Same Pitch With Robbie Savage.
I’ve interviewed CJ a number of times, from his TNS FC debut at Bangor City through to UEFA Champions League … More
Interviewing FC Oswestry Town’s Manager, Nathan Leonard. North West Counties Football League Game At Stockport Town FC.
Following the 3-2 defeat against Stockport Town, I interviewed Lenny on the pitch at the Stockport Sports Village, where the … More
