There’s just one more category to come, and with press passes and lanyards quite a collection in itself, I’m reserving … More
Category: Football
The Football Show Goes On, Even If It’s Just Subbuteo
Like most other people in the UK at the moment, I’m spending the vast majority of my hours indoors. As … More
The Interviewer Becomes The Interviewed
The video below not only explains the title but also captures some of the interview itself, which was about sports … More
The Toilet Roll Challenge – Some Life Lessons
While I was at Tipton Family Church last weekend, as per a recent blog entry, I decided to have a … More
My Last Football Interview For A While – Connor Roberts On The FAW Youth Cup, Wales C And Aberystwyth Town
The New Saints FC, like the rest of Welsh football and beyond, is on hold until May at the earliest. … More
Chatting With Aeron Edwards About His 350th Club Appearance, Wales C Call-Up And The Current Situation
The situation has changed now, of course, but early last week, The New Saints FC players were still training. Prior … More
Say One For Me
I’ve been writing a weekly blog on the TNS FC website for some time now, and with the current situation … More
In Conversation With The New Saints FC’s Manager, Scott Ruscoe, As We Discuss The Current Coronavirus Situation
The Coronavirus situation has now escalated and across the board football has been put on hold. Prior to that though, … More
Chatting With Chris Marriott, As We Discuss The COVID-19 Situation From A Players’ Perspective
Competitive football has been put on hold due to the current situation, but it was business as usual, earlier last … More
You Never Know What’s Around Life’s Corner – Making The Most Of The Present Because The Future Is Not Guaranteed
One thing in life is that you never know what’s around the corner. A couple of weeks ago, I travelled … More
Bags, Books, Bracelets, Flags And Scarves. I’ve Added Five More Categories To My Personal Football Memorabilia Collection.
There has been no football this weekend due to the FAW cancelling all games in Wales, as the coronavirus precautions … More
Blankets And Towels, Clothing, Shirt Sleeve Patches, Various. More Categories Added To My Personal Football Memorabilia Collection.
I’ve added another four categories to my personal football memorabilia collection, which are listed below. Every one has a personal … More
Mascots, Medals, Mugs And Ribbons. Four New Categories Added To My Memorabilia Collection.
Continuing to update my personal memorabilia museum (for want of a better word), the latest additions to the collection have … More
A Visit To Caernarfon Town Next For The New Saints. First Though, The Press Conference With Manager, Scott Ruscoe.
As the clock ticks down on the JD Cymru Premier 2019/2020 season, ahead of MD27 and a visit to the … More
Always Nice To See A Bloor Doing Well In The World Of Football. First Interview For Lewis, Following His Wonder-Strike For The New Saints.
Following the FAW Youth Cup semi-final win for The New Saints FC against Barry Town United, the player I chose … More
Barry Town United 0 The New Saints FC 2 In The FAW Youth Cup. Post-Match Interview With Chris Seargeant.
The management team that took the TNS FC U-19s for the FAW Youth Cup semi-final game with Barry Town United … More
A Tough Semi-Final Against Barry Town United. The New Saints Come Through With Flying Colours Though.
The disappointment of the first-team’s draw against Barry Town United a few days earlier, was very quickly put to bed, … More
In Conversation With Simon Spender. Discussing The FAW Youth Cup Semi-Final And His Own Future In The Game.
With an upcoming FAW Youth Cup game for The New Saints FC against Barry Town United, we found an empty … More
More Goals For Dean Ebbe. With Six In Two Games, He Was The Obvious Choice For The Post-Match Player Interview.
Although The New Saints dropped vital points in the race for the JD Cymru Premier title, with a brace of … More
The New Saints FC 2 Barry Town United 2. Post-Match Interview On The Pitch At Park Hall.
It was a very disappointed Scott Ruscoe, following the draw in the JD Cymru Premier MD26 encounter. Having seen to … More
Groundhog Day At Park Hall As Barry Town United Snatch A Point At The Death. JD Cymru Premier MD26.
It was very much a case of groundhog day in the JD Cymru Premier, when Barry Town United visited The … More
A Wales International In Front Of The Camera And A New Zealand One Behind It. My Signed Shirt Collection Is Now Up To Date.
I’ve been logging my football memorabilia collection during recent weeks and I’m now in the final furlong as far as … More
Next Up For The New Saints Is Barry Town United. First Though, The Press Conference With Scott Ruscoe.
After JD Welsh Cup action last weekend, this time round it’s back to the bread-and-butter of the league as The … More
Welcome To TNS-On-Sea. Water, Water, Everywhere.
If you live in the UK, then you won’t need reminding of the volume of rain that has fallen across … More
Behind The Scenes With Ian Williams. In Conversation With The New Saints FC’s Chief Operating Officer.
We started a new series recently at The New Saints FC, where we go behind the scenes with Ian Williams. … More
Jimmy Enjoyed His Stadium Tour At The Champions Of Wales. It’s Open To All, Feel Free To Get In Touch.
I get to meet lots of different people in the beautiful game and one of them whose path has crossed … More
It’s My First Hat-Trick For TNS, Rev, Just Letting You Know. The New Saints FC 6 Newtown AFC 1.
“It’s my first hat-trick for TNS, Rev, just letting you know”. It was certainly a very happy Dean Ebbe, as … More
The New Saints FC 6 Newtown AFC 1. Post-Match Interview With Scott Ruscoe.
It’s always easy to interview Scott following a game but especially so when the team has won. The last three … More
Back On Track For The New Saints FC. Six Of The Best In The JD Welsh Cup.
After a run of three league games with just one point on the board, it was back on track for … More
TNS FC Girls U-12s Versus Johnstown Girls U-12s. An Interview With The Manager And Then Mascot Duty For The Girls In The JD Welsh Cup.
Prior to The New Saints FC’s JD Welsh Cup game with Newtown AFC, the club’s U-12s girls side were in … More
A New Category And A New Item For My Personal Football Memorabilia Collection. Thank You, Kurtis Byrne.
Although I’ve got hundreds of items in my personal memorabilia collection, this is the first ball that I’ve added. As … More
The Thoughts Of Chairman Mike. In Conversation With The Main Man At The New Saints FC.
It’s been a while since we sat down with our chairman for one of his chats, as he’s such a … More
Post-Match Interview With Scott Ruscoe. The New Saints FC Play A Salford City XI At Park Hall.
Following the behind-closed doors friendly between The New Saints FC and Salford City FC, I went into the interview room … More
The New Saints FC Welcomes Salford City FC. One Of The Benefits Of Working In The Beautiful Game.
During the course of a season, The New Saints FC is involved with several behind-closed-doors friendlies. They give the opportunity … More
It’s Newtown AFC Up Next For The New Saints FC. First Though, The Pre-Match Manager’s Press Conference.
It’s a departure from league action for TNS FC this coming weekend, when Newtown AFC visit Park Hall in the … More
Post-Match Interviews Following A Defeat Are Always Hard For The Players. Chris Marriott, At The Deeside Stadium.
Post-match interviews following a defeat aren’t always easy for the players, especially this time round, as the 1-0 against Connah’s … More
Connah’s Quay Nomads 1 The New Saints FC 0. Post-Match Interview With Scott Ruscoe.
Not the result that the club wanted at the Deeside Stadium, but following the game, as always, an interview with … More
Not The Result That We Wanted. A Very Windy Evening At The Deeside Stadium.
In the pre-match press conference ahead of the JD Cymru Premier MD25 encounter between Connah’s Quay Nomads and The New … More
Talking Wolverhampton Wanderers And Wolves Women. In Conversation With Jenny Wilkes.
At the CKW Stadium for Wolves Women v The New Saints Ladies, after numerous emails and telephone calls in recent … More
Wolves Women 5 The New Saints Ladies FC 1. A Working Game At The CKW Stadium.
With the heavy rainfall that we have had in the last week or so, it was good to see that … More
Behind The Scenes With Ian Williams, As We Discuss The New Saints FC’s Current Games, Tom Holland, Match Day Operations And FAW Licensing.
We started the Behind The Scenes With Ian Williams series recently, so that we could give an insight into what … More
Welcoming S4C’s Sgorio To Park Hall. Tekkers Video Footage Of Aeron Edwards and Chris Marriott.
My working life with The New Saints FC is certainly varied and it’s true to say that no two days … More
Pre-Match Press Conference With Scott Ruscoe. Connah’s Quay Nomads Versus The New Saints FC.
With just eight games to go in the 2019/2020 JD Cymru Premier season, they’re all big ones, but MD25 is … More
My First Interview In Welsh. Diolch Yn Fawr, Hannah. It’s Not About A Destination But Enjoying The Journey.
I’ve been learning Welsh for a while now and my first interview can be viewed below, as I fumbled along … More
First Post-Match Interview With Tom Holland Following His Return To The Champions Of Wales. Bala Town 1 The New Saints FC 1.
It was good to see Tom re-sign for The New Saints FC this week and he went straight into the … More
Post-Match Interview With Scott Ruscoe At Maes Tegid. JD Cymru Premier MD24.
With the 1-1 draw against Bala Town meaning that The New Saints FC lost ground at the top of the … More
Love All At Maes Tegid On St. Valentine’s Day, As The Points Are Shared. Bala Town 1 The New Saints FC 1.
They’re all massive games now for The New Saints FC, as we enter the final furlong of the 2019/2020 JD … More
Following The TNS FC And Wolverhampton Wanderers Game, An Interview With Tom Williams. His Debut In Front Of The Camera.
I especially enjoy interviews with the young players at The New Saints FC. In this instance, with the Academy U-16s … More
Interviewing Jason Brindley, TNS FC’s Head Of Academy. The New Saints FC Hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Following the Academy U-16s game against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Park Hall, I had a chat with Jason in the interview … More
With Darius Vassell In The Technical Area, Welcoming Wolverhampton Wanderers To Park Hall.
I had a season ticket at Molineux for many years before the TNS FC door opened, so it goes without … More
Welcome Back, Tom. Holland Re-signs For The Champions Of Wales.
I knew that it was happening, of course, but it was great to finally get the deal over the line, … More
Key Rings And Pens. Two More Categories In My Memorabilia Collection.
Every item has a personal story attached to it and the two latest categories that I’ve added, as I continue … More
Behind The Scenes At The Champions Of Wales. Talking Academy With Ian Williams.
In the third episode of the new series, where we chat with The New Saints FC’s Chief Operating Officer, Ian … More
Up Next For The New Saints, A Trip To Maes Tegid. First Though, The Press Conference With Scott Ruscoe.
Part of the pre-match press conference with the TNS FC manager, Scott Ruscoe, involves looking back to the previous game. … More
In Conversation With Tony Cunningham, Ramsbottom United FC’s Secretary. Talking Rammy, Welsh Football And Josh Hmami.
I’m always switched on to media-related opportunities, and when they present themselves, I certainly test the water. That was the … More
On The Roads With John Rhodes. The Head Of Recruitment At The New Saints FC.
I’ve done a couple of interviews with John in recent months at Park Hall, the home of The New Saints … More
Ramsbottom United 3 Tadcaster Albion 0. An Enjoyable Afternoon In Lancashire.
One of the benefits of working in the world of football is that I get to visit grounds that I … More
My Football Memorabilia Collection Continues To Grow. Shirt Signed By Matty Williams, Programme Signed By Kurtis Byrne And A Team Sheet.
Click images above to enlarge Although not the result that we wanted – as The New Saints lost at … More
Bittersweet For Chris Marriott. An Individual Milestone But Corporate Disappointment.
Chris Marriott was voted as man of the match by the hospitality guests at The New Saints FC v Newtown … More
Disappointment And Frustration Come The Final Whistle. Post-Match Interview With Scott Ruscoe, Following The Newtown AFC Defeat.
Interviews following a victory are always the best, of course, but regardless of the scoreline, working in football media it’s … More
A Bad Day At The Office. Y Seintiau Newydd 1 Y Drenewydd 2.
Click images to enlarge Although it’s in Welsh, it doesn’t disguise the fact that The New Saints’ 2-1 home defeat … More
Memories From Working In The World Of Football. Up To Date With My Programme Collection.
Recently I’ve been working through the items that I’ve collected during my time in football and logging them in an … More
Talking Manchester City, Millennium Stadium, FA Wales, TNS FC’s Scholarship Programme, And More. Behind The Scenes With Ian Williams.
In episode two of the new series called Behind The Scenes With Ian Williams, we head to The Venue, the … More
Simon Spender. A Media Dream.
From a media perspective, Simon Spender is the gift that keeps on giving, a true media dream. If you follow … More
Interested In Football Coaching? Chatting With Lawrence Wilson, As He Shares Insight Into His Own Passion For The Beautiful Game.
It’s always nice to chat with The New Saints Ladies FC’s manager, Lawrence Wilson, and that’s exactly what we did … More
From The Faroe Islands To San Marino, Cyprus To Ireland. Pennant Section Added To My Football Memorabilia Collection.
As you can see from the lead image above, my pennants are displayed on the walls at home, along with … More
Ahead Of The JD Cymru Premier Game With Newtown AFC, A Press Conference With The New Saints FC’s Manager, Scott Ruscoe. I Enjoy Doing Interviews.
This will be just the fourth game of 2020 for The New Saints, and by the time that’s played, we … More
The New Saints FC 5 Caerau Ely 3 In The FAW Youth Cup. Post-Match Interviews With Ryan Dacey And Lewis Rees. Plus, A Blooper.
With both of them scoring a brace each, they were the obvious contenders for an interview, following the quarter-final victory … More
An Interview With TNS FC ‘s U-19s Manager, Simon Smith. The New Saints Progress Into The Semi-Finals Of The FAW Youth Cup.
Following the 5-3 victory for The New Saints against Caerau Ely, it was a happy – and relieved – Simon … More
The New Saints FC 5 Caerau Ely 3. FAW Youth Cup Quarter-Final.
There is no reserves team at The New Saints FC, the next level down is the U-19s, and the latest … More
From The Captain Of Wrexham AFC Reserves To Chief Operating Officer At The New Saints FC. Behind The Scenes With Ian Williams, Episode 1.
We have launched a new series at The New Saints FC this week called ‘Behind The Scenes With Ian Williams’. … More
Another Hat With The New Saints FC. If The Cap Fits Though, Wear It.
The club is always looking to move forward and there are regular innovations as we do so, with one of … More
Still Playing Football. Defying Nature And Enjoying Life.
Not only do I work in football, and watch it as a fan, but I also enjoy playing the beautiful … More
With An Image From Manchester City Versus The New Saints FC In The Background, A Chat With John Rhodes. Head Of Recruitment At The Champions Of Wales.
We’re coming to the end of the January transfer window and so that was an ideal time to catch up … More
It’s Especially Good To Interview Youngsters Making Their Debut. Lewis Rees, Following The JD Welsh Cup Tie At Park Hall.
After training with the first-team during the week, Lewis Rees’ promotion from The New Saints’ U-19s saw him on the … More
Post-Match Interview With Scott Ruscoe. The New Saints FC 4 Aberystwyth Town 0.
It was a comfortable win in the end, as The New Saints beat the Seasiders in the fourth round of … More
Behind The Scenes In The JD Welsh Cup. The New Saints FC 4 Aberystwyth Town 0.
Another working game for me, in my favourite competition, and the video below covers it from a personal perspective. It … More
Covering Grassroots Football With An U-7s Football Festival At Park Hall. Chatting With TNS FC’s Head Of Academy, Jason Brindley.
I do enjoy doing interviews very much and it’s a big part of my work with The New Saints FC. … More
Chatting With Taylor Davis And Katie Doster. With Both Scoring Hat-Tricks, A Double Interview Following The New Saints Ladies’ Convincing Victory In The Tom Farmer Cup.
The eighteen goals that The New Saints Ladies scored, saw nine different names on the score sheet. At the head … More
Lawrence Wilson, TNS Ladies’ Manager, Reflects On The 18-0 Win Against Bishops Castle Women FC. In Addition, We Chat Generally About The Team.
Just as with the men’s first-team games, when there’s a post-match interview with Scott Ruscoe, likewise, whenever I’m at a … More
On A Very Foggy Evening At Park Hall, TNS Ladies Navigate The First Hurdle In The Tom Farmer Cup. It’s A Convincing Win Come The Final Whistle.
It’s always a pleasure to watch TNS Ladies play, and with the midweek game against Bishops Castle Town Women FC … More
Following The Game In Flintshire, An Interview With Simon Smith, The Scholars’ Manager. Plus, A Blooper.
Last week I was interviewing Simon in the Black Country, following a convincing 7-1 victory against Sandwell College / West … More
A Midweek Trip To Connah’s Quay For An Afternoon Working Game. Colleges Cup Tie Decided By Penalties.
Whether working or otherwise, and regardless of the level, I always enjoy every match that I go to. On this … More
Aberystwyth Town Up Next In The JD Welsh Cup. Pre-Match Press Conference With The New Saints FC’s Manager, Scott Ruscoe, With Some Of His Own Memories Of The Competition.
It’s my favourite competition, and ahead of the JD Welsh Cup fourth round clash between The New Saints FC and … More
Memories Are Made Of This. Team Sheets From My Own Personal Journey In The Beautiful Game.
The video below covers things in more detail but I’ve just worked through hundreds of team sheets and logged them … More
Catching Up With Former TNS FC Player, Alfie Carter. We begin The Journey When He Played For Walsall FC In The English System.
It’s been a pleasure to have Alfie Carter with us at Park Hall this week. A former player, who began … More
I Should Have Kept My Programme Signing Till After The Game. Interviewing Simon Spender At Park Hall. The New Saints FC 2 Connah’s Quay Nomads 1.
As well as the manager, we always interview a player after the final whistle. This time round it was Simon … More
Interview With Scott Ruscoe On The Park Hall Pitch. The New Saints FC 2 Connah’s Quay Nomads 1.
Following the final whistle at Park Hall, I chatted with Scott Ruscoe about the game. The victory means that the … More
Promoting Girls Football. Interviewing Colin Francis, While TNS Girls Played Brymbo Girls In The Background.
Prior to The New Saints FC v Connah’s Quay Nomads in the JD Cymru Premier, TNS girls U14s took on … 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
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
