11.30 a.m. Leaving home in south Staffordshire, and a drive across Shropshire to the border with Wales, as today’s match … More

Although I’ve got a busy day in front of me, I still managed to fit in a session this morning. … More

Whether work-related, personal character or whatever, it’s good to look within and analyse. However, the danger is that we can … More

It’s been a busy day today but I still managed to fit in an angling session after getting back from … More

We’re in a busy period now in Welsh football, with games every Tuesday and weekend until the end of the … More

Even though the lockdown restrictions have been eased, I’m still pretty much fishing the Staffs/Worcs Canal at the present time. … More

If you say something in anger, then there’s nothing wrong in apologising. In fact, it’s good to do so. However, … More

What a great few weeks it’s been for Ryan Brobbel, since coming back from a long-term injury. Not only has … More

There’s always an interview after a game with the manager and in recent weeks it’s been Scott Ruscoe and Chris … More

The new TNS FC head coach, Anthony Limbrick, took charge of the side for the first time on MD23 in … More

Just because someone sells you an item, it doesn’t mean to say that they believe in the product. Likewise, when … More

Although it picked up later, it was another frosty start to the day. Before I cleared the ice, I took … More

It’s ok to feel bad, or sorry, when something happens, especially when it’s beyond our control. Try and avoid doing … More

It’s been a while since we had some rain but this morning there was a persistent drizzle. Again, I was … More

Although I prefer early morning or an into dusk session, ultimately you have to fit in your angling when you … More

Today’s thought is inspired by something that you often see in the natural world – a common buzzard being mobbed … More

I interviewed the new TNS FC head coach for the first time a couple of days previously, this time round … More

Someone who is well-known in his own field of work, once told me a story, which forms the foundation for … More

The headline says it all. It was quite late in the day when I hit the water’s edge, but by … More

Even if I say so myself, the nature pond in our back garden is looking good. The rocks, in particular, … More

The items in the lead image are from the time when I had a Wolverhampton Wanderers season ticket. Then, a … More

No fishing yesterday but I was back out first thing this morning. It was a cold start to the day … More

Following training – when Anthony worked with the players for the first time – and meetings, we conducted the first … More

It’s that time of the year when the seasons are in conflict with each other. A frosty start can often … More

The illustration for today’s thought goes back more than fifty years, when, as children, we used to knock people’s doors … More

Although it’s a very nice afternoon, it wasn’t the case first thing this morning. In fact, as you can see … More

What people never said with their dying words compared to what they would say. Not wishing to sound morbid, just … More

Lately, I’m either fishing at the start of the day or the end of it. However, as things worked out, … More

Based on the events of Easter week, some people will be singing your praises one day and wanting to destroy … More

Having found the net twice in the 4-1 victory for The New Saints against Caernarfon Town, Blaine Hudson was a … More

He’s been in charge for four games, and although the first one didn’t go to plan, with a 2-1 defeat … More

The final game of phase one in the JD Cymru Premier ended 4-1 to the home side, but the good … More

Another life lesson from an angling session. There’s more in the video below (1 minute 22 seconds) with other Thought … More

The latest items from the beautiful game that I’ve added to my collection are all team sheets. With the JD … More

Time flies, and as we say farewell to March, that’s a quarter of 2021 disappeared already. I lost 2lb in … More

Although the alarm was set this morning, I was still up before it kicked in. I do enjoy fishing early … More

On the day that people play pranks on each other, there’s also a serious side to April 1. There’s more … More

As we say farewell to March, I’ve added two new birds to the list, making it thirty-two so far for … More

I went for a walk around one of our local ponds this evening (I live in south Staffordshire) and came … More

Picking up an injury in the JD Cymru Premier game at Cardiff Metropolitan University FC, last September, Ryan Brobbel has … More

I felt tired last night, so much that I fell asleep during the Wales v Czech Republic game on television. … More

‘I’m considerably richer than yow’, is the catchphrase of a particular Harry Enfield character. There’s more in the video below … More

Now that we have more freedom in our angling, I fished a pool in Shropshire on the way back from … More

This Friday is MD22 and the final game in phase one of the JD Cymru Premier 2020/2021 season. With Chris … More

A casual glance never reveals true beauty. Look deeper and you will appreciate things more. There’s more in the video … More

What to do, indeed. That’s my response, via the short video below. Welcome To My World, welcome to my website. … More

It’s been a while since I had the lure rod out. It has been my intention, though, to get going … More

Stumbling through life will never achieve anything. In order to accomplish our vision, we need clarity of direction. There’s more … More

Time stands still for no one and today the clocks went forward an hour. That means more potential for evening … More

I often get comments from people saying how peaceful angling is. There’s more in the video below (1 minute 45 … More

There were a number of players that we could have chatted with, come the final whistle, after the JD Cymru … More

Following the JD Cymru Premier victory against Flint Town United, I chatted with TNS caretaker-manager, Chris Seargeant, after the game. … More

Although no fans have been allowed to watch games this season, working in football means I’ve been able to take … More

It’s so easy to fall into the trap of not being contented with what we’ve got, instead to focus on … More

Although I set the alarm this morning, I was up well before it anyway. It meant that I was on … More

Jealousy never declares itself for what it is, it always masquerades as something else. There’s more in the video below … More

I recently chatted with The New Saints’ defender, Ryan Harrington, about his personal collection of football boots. This week, after … More

I was up at 5.30 this morning and it was already light. I’m not looking to hit the canal that … More

What others see is what we allow on the outside to show. Strip that away though and what’s left? There’s … More

TNS’ last game, a 5-0 win against Cefn Druids, presented lots of options as far as the choice of post-match … More

These early morning outings suit me at the moment, as I can then get on with the rest of the … More

Inspiration can occur at any time and any place, on this occasion it was early morning and I was fishing. … More

I try and fish every day, if I can, and today’s session was made possible by the fact that I … More

It’s JD Cymru Premier action on Saturday, as The New Saints take on Flint Town United. As always, there’s a … More

Another update on the garden pond, which, if I say so myself, is looking good. The other 2021 garden nature … More

We all have decisions to make in life. Today’s thought is inspired by the purchase of a garden table and … More

It was a cold start to the day, as you can see from the lead image. That’s my car windshield, … More

Distracted, I walked into a lamppost. A few thoughts from half a century ago. There’s more in the video below … More

If you have a website, whatever type it is, it’s important to keep it fresh. Especially the home page, as … More

It was a very pleasant start to the day, mild, dry and no wind. How did the fishing go though? … More

When is the best time to criticise others? There’s more in the video below (58 seconds) with other Thought For … More

We think of problems as bad, however, sometimes they’re not. There’s more in the video below (59 seconds) with other … More

My last garden nature blog featured the building of the pond. This one follows its development, as it moves to … More

You can’t keep blaming other people. There’s more in the video below (1 minute 50 seconds) with other Thought For … More

It was just a couple of hours up to dark but I’ve been fishing and that’s what counts. You can … More

We go through difficult times in life but there’s often a big picture at work. There’s more in the video … More

The heading says it all and the video below covers the late afternoon session on the Staffs/Worcs Canal. I fished … More

Based on a row of conifers, the message is about taking the initiative. There’s more in the video below (1 … More

It’s been on the agenda since we moved in to our new home and today I started work on an … More

There were several players that were contenders as far as the post-match interview was concerned. However, making his 250th league … More

It was a much happier Chris Seargeant, following the 5-0 victory against Cefn Druids, than he was a few days … More

Following the disappointment of the Haverfordwest County defeat on Saturday just gone, it was an immediate response from TNS, with … More

We’re allowed to fish once a day during the current lockdown restrictions and that’s my intention. Today’s outing was an … More

Inspired by a recent Thought For The Day message, I noticed the neck on my tee-shirt. There’s more in the … More

I get out water’s edge as much as I can, so it’s no surprise that I went again today, after … More

Following the disappointment of Saturday’s defeat in Pembrokeshire, it’s a quick turnaround, as we get back to JD Cymru Premier … More

Today’s thought is inspired by our recent house move. There’s more in the video below (1 minute 59 seconds) with … More

Although I’m very limited at the moment due to the ‘keep it local’ requirement of the lockdown, nevertheless I’m still … More

If you treat people well, they’ll go the extra mile for you. There’s more in the video below (51 seconds) … More

6.00 a.m. Up nice and early. It’s going to be a long day today, not that I’m complaining though, even … More

We all move on from something during the course of our life. When is the best time to do it, … More

Not the intended morning session, due to a Covid-19 jab hangover, nevertheless I was out and about at dusk. So, … More

I think the title says it all and the short video (26 seconds) below reveals all. Welcome To My World, … More

The latest addition to the birding list is a male pheasant, which takes the year list to thirty. There were … More

Jealousy takes away from the quality of life and adds nothing in return. There’s more in the video below (56 … More

I didn’t think I was going to get a session in today but, as you can see via the video … More

It was in conversation some time ago, that The New Saints’ defender, Ryan Harrington, mentioned his football boot collection. Immediately, … More

The illustration comes from many years ago when I got talking to an angler. There’s more in the video below … More

Although I did have the alarm clock set for 6.00 a.m. this morning, I was up naturally anyway, just before … More

There’s nothing good about jealousy, avoid it. There’s more in the video below (1 minute 24 seconds) with other Thought … More

It was another busy – but blessed – day today that included a session on a local canal. You can … More

It’s usually a case of sitting down with Scott Ruscoe, to chat ahead of a game. This time though, following … More

Many have a fear of growing old. In some cases it can become a real issue. There’s more in the … More

The big news in Welsh football is that the management duo have left Park Hall. The video below is of … More

I was very pleasantly surprised to encounter the first juvenile bird of the year a few days ago. That’s very … More

Although the days are reasonable at the moment – certainly dry and hardly any wind, so quite pleasant – the … More

Whether we have plenty, or we are in want, it shouldn’t affect our peace of mind. There’s more in the … More

Having become accustomed to success over the years, even a draw can be a great disappointment for The New Saints. … More

After the 0-0 draw with Bala Town at Park Hall, I went on the pitch with TNS FC manager, Scott … More

With the last competitive game played on December 19 last year, it’s been a long break for The New Saints … More

If your grandparents are still alive, there’s a specific reason why you’ll regret in later life that you didn’t ask … More

When we enter our promised land, it’s often through difficult times. We need to step back and understand there’s a … More

You can follow my latest garden nature blog via the video below. There are some nice photographs in there, courtesy … More

After training yesterday, at Park Hall, I sat down with two players who were part of the record-breaking run in … More

As you can see from the video, I was up very early indeed this morning. The days are getting longer … More

In both negative and positive situations, on a personal level you can never underestimate the value of discernment. There’s more … More

It’s been a hard road to walk in the last few days, as far as angling is concerned. However, this … More

It was nice to do a press conference this morning with The New Saints’ manager, Scott Ruscoe, ahead of the … More

You can never underestimate the importance of commitment on a personal level. There’s more in the video below (55 seconds) … More

Manchester City’s 4-1 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers yesterday evening, in the English Premier League, means that they have now won … More

Prior to the behind-closed-doors friendly against Bangor City, yesterday, I sat down with Chris Seargeant in the technical area at … More

We’re usually on the pitch but this time round circumstances dictated that we did our post-match interview elsewhere. Ultimately, in … More

It’s back to competitive football this coming Saturday for The New Saints. In the final friendly before the big day, … More

The life that we have isn’t a dry run, it’s the real thing. There’s more in the video below (1 … More

Sharp people will have a positive effect on others. Be with those types and also, more importantly, strive to become … More

It was another very cold start to the day, as March kicked-off with an overnight frost. You can follow the … More

It’s all about identity and feeling comfortable within yourself. Dydd gŵyl Dewi hapus, by the way. There’s more in the … More

It’s not dark now till after 6.00 p.m. which means it’s much easier to fit in angling sessions. The days … More

The criteria for the garden bird ticks is that they don’t have to be in the garden itself but I … More

As far as months are concerned, we are now one-sixth of the way into the year. My intention in 2021 … More

Once every four years, we gain an extra day on the calendar. There’s more in the video below (53 seconds) … More

It’s important to not form opinions from what we see on the outside. Instead, it’s what’s on the inside that … More

It was a good win for The New Saints against the English Championship side, winning 3-1 come the final whistle. … More

It was a visit to English Championship side, Stoke City, for me today, as The New Saints played their penultimate … More

Modern technology has great benefits. It also means, though, that we have to stay switched-on more than ever. There’s more … More

With no competitive football in Wales since December 19 last year, I haven’t added anything to my football memorabilia collection … More

It was a cold start to the day this morning, and a reminder that although the weather has been great … More

When you determine in your own mind what’s right or wrong, the problem is that your conscience can become seared. … More

It was a very spring-like day today, and after I did everything that I needed to do, I headed to … More

The latest signing at The New Saints FC is Jake Canavan. Previously with Manchester City and Burnley, he has signed … More

If there’s something in our character that needs dealing with, do exactly that. There’s more in the video below (1 … More

After a number of consecutive first-light angling sessions, today was dictated by the fact that I got home late yesterday … More

Finding themselves 3-0 up after twenty-one minutes, courtesy of a Greg Draper hat-trick, a late brace from Adrian Cieslewicz sealed … More

Although the choice of player changes, depending on what happened during the game, the manager interview is constant, as we … More

In another friendly against Welsh opposition, this time the visitors to Park Hall were Airbus UK Broughton. The video below … More

There’s a road near where I live, that at times, is difficult to join. Some drivers let you in, some … More

I’m into a certain routine at the moment, waking early and getting a short early morning angling session in on … More

They may go back to the seventies, but my Bang & Olufsen record player and Sony headset are both excellent, … More

It was another first-light canal session this morning, after my favourite species, to kick-off the working week. As I’m on … More

Being out and about is most definitely good for you. There’s more in the video below (55 seconds) with other … More