I’ve known Tim Johnson since I began working in Welsh football. The dedicated Barry Town United supporter is also an … More
Author: stewartbloor
Fish a lot. Christian. Work in the world of professional football media. British nature. Passionate about much, obsessed about nothing.
Interviewing Paul Whitfield, The New Saints FC’s Goalkeeping Coach. Many Years Ago, He Travelled To Europe As An On-Loan Keeper From Wrexham. Now He Works For The Club. You Never Know Where Life Takes You.
While in Kosovo with The New Saints FC on UEFA Champions League duty, it was the perfect opportunity to capture … More
At The International Hotel In Pristina And An Interview With The New Saints FC’s Irish Strikers, Kurtis Byrne And Dean Ebbe, In My Room.
It wasn’t planned, but when Kurtis and Dean made their way into the room, the opportunity for a chat presented … More
Rev’s Ramblings Comes From Kosovo This Week, As The TNS FC Players Train Ahead Of The UEFA Champions League Game, With Guest Appearances From Kane Lewis And Wayne Peter.
While I was at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium and the players trained ahead of the upcoming game, I filmed my … More
Pre-Match Press Conference With The New Saints FC’s Manager, Scott Ruscoe, At The Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina.
Although there will be more journalists in the room following the game itself, for now I had it all to … More
At The Fadil Vokrri Stadium In Pristina, As The New Saints FC Players Train Ahead Of The UEFA Champions League Game With FK Feronikeli.
The day before a game, the teams will train on the pitch ahead of the match itself. Sometimes we have … More
Day One In Pristina, The Capital Of Kosovo. The World Of Football Takes Me To Some Very Interesting Places. Feeding The Tourist Gene.
I enjoy football-related travel, not just for the fact that I’m involved with the beautiful game, but also the travelling … More
Welcome To Luton Airport. An Overnight Stay In A Hotel Next To The Airport Itself And The Opportunity To Capture Images And Footage. I Enjoy Travel And Sightseeing, Wherever It May Be.
I enjoy travel and sightseeing, and while most people tend to think of more glamorous and exotic destinations, with an … More
The Journey To Kosovo With The Champions Of Wales. Day One, Travelling To Luton For An Overnight Stay.
With a very early start in the morning from Luton Airport, The New Saints FC travelled the day before, spending … More
Making The Most Of Time With A Short Canal Bream Session Before Beginning The Journey To Kosovo. Life Is Not A Dress Rehearsal. This Is The Real Thing.
It’s very important, I believe, to make the most of the time that we have. That means pushing ourselves and … More
Additions To My Personal Football Memorabilia Collection, Following The New Saints FC v KF Feronikeli Game. UEFA Delegate’s Meeting Notes, Countdown To Kick-off, Media Pass, Access All Areas Pass, Signed Player Pass, Team Sheet, Signed Programme.
I’ve been meaning to log my football memorabilia collection items properly for some time now, so before the seasons start … More
A Nice Afternoon At TNS In The Park 2019, Held Once Again At Cae Glas Park In Oswestry. It’s Important For Football Clubs To Engage With The Local Community.
TNS In The Park is an annual fun event held in Oswestry, and again this time round it was well … More
My Granddaughter, Nyah, Has A Go At The Welsh National Anthem. One Of The Keys To Learning A language Is To Be Confident. Overcoming Self-Consciousness Is A Big Step Forward In Life, Not Just Speaking A New Language.
I don’t feature my family very much in the blog entries, mostly because of the focus of what it’s all … More
Interviewing Potential Wales U-15 Players, And Who Knows, Maybe A Future Full International. Will One Of These Be The Next Ashley Williams Or Gareth Bale? It’s An Exciting Thought.
I did an interview the other day with five youngsters who have been selected for Wales U-15 squad trials. You … More
Another Short Morning Angling Session On The Canal. This Time The Target Species Was Bream. Thoughts On Live And Let Live, The Only Time We Should Worry About What Others Do Is When It Affects Us.
With two consecutive days of working from home, I’ve made the most of them by getting a couple of early … More
Some Thoughts On Inspirational Quotes: Be Realistic. Understand Human Nature. Apply The Words. Inspired By A Visit To Rangers’ Training Ground Near Glasgow.
Although I recorded the video below sitting on my bed at home, the message was actually the sermon that I … More
What Do Diana Ross, Lionel Richie And Smokey Robinson Have In Common? They’re All Latest Editions To My Tamla Motown Vinyl Collection. Building A Collection That Won’t Break The Bank.
With a working from home day, I took a walk to Sedgley village centre to have a look round the … More
Not That I’m Complaining – Far From It – But After An Intense Football Time, It Was Good To Get Back On The Bank. Perch And Bream From A Black Country Canal. The Difference Between Passion And Obsession.
On the front page of my website is the sub heading, ‘Passionate about much, obsessed about nothing.’ It’s a very … More
Working In Football Media – Three Important Principles. Videos With Tom Holland And Billy Whitehouse.
Right from the very beginning of my time with The New Saints FC, the champions of Wales, I’ve followed three … More
First UEFA Champions League Game Of The Season, As We Welcomed FK Feronikeli To Park Hall. Post-Match Interview With The New Saints FC’s Manager, Scott Ruscoe.
After six friendlies for The New Saints FC, the rubber hit the road as the champions of Kosovo played their … More
