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

I didn’t do any angling in the Faroe Islands but, as I often say, I’m passionate not obsessed. Therefore, I … More

After travelling from the Faroe Islands, within fifteen minutes of arriving at Park Hall, we were doing the press conference … More

In spite of the result, I had a great time in the Faroe Islands. I love everything about it and … More

Although we didn’t come back with the victory (it would have been CSKA Sofia in the next round), nevertheless my … More

Although I have a number of football shirts in my collection, up until now they’ve been just club items. What … More

As I always do on my European football travels, I picked up a few items for my memorabilia collection during … More

I often say that you never know what’s around life’s corner. Instead of being at home this evening in Staffordshire, … More

The exit from the UEFA Europa League, following a penalty shootout, means that it’s all over for The New Saints, … More

That’s it, as far as The New Saints FC’s European adventures are concerned this season. Coming from 1-0 down to … More

This morning, we went for a walk around the capital of the Faroe Islands, chatting with a few local people … More

At the end of a very long day there was one more thing to do. Feeding the tourist gene, along … More

I wasn’t expecting to add a new ground to my list on this short visit to the Faroe Islands, but … More

The day before a UEFA game, the teams train on the pitch, and this evening (Tuesday) it was The New … More

Prior to training at the Tórsvøllur stadium, we did the press conference with Scott Ruscoe, ahead of tomorrow’s UEFA Europa … More

Due to the fact that The New Saints FC chartered a flight from Liverpool, so it was a quick turnaround … More

I’m off on my football travels again with The New Saints, this time to the Faroe Islands, with the UK … More

You can follow the meat on the bones of the headline via the video below. It was a very different … More

Autry DeWalt Mixon is not a name that many music lovers will be familiar with and I’d include soul fans … More

I had to go into work this morning for a routine Covid-19 test, ahead of a trip to the Faroe … More

As well as the team sheet from the JD Cymru Premier MD1 game, I also added a signed pass to … More

Ok, it might just be one game in, but with a brace in the 3-0 win against Barry Town United … More

Although it was touch and go at half-time, three goals in the second period ensured that The New Saints got … More

The last competitive domestic game for The New Saints FC was six months ago, in March. Coincidentally, it was against … More

After interviewing Ryan Astles, I thought it would be good to get another one done, and spotting Chris Seargeant at … More

With an overnight stay in Cardiff prior to the game against Barry Town United, it was a good chance to … More

I like football-related travel, and today that means a journey to the capital of Wales and an overnight stay, ahead … More

With photoshoots and interviews, it was a busy morning at Park Hall, the home of The New Saints FC. The … More

It’s a month behind but we finally get top flight Welsh football underway tomorrow (Saturday, September 12). Before setting off … More

It’s always good to chat with new signings, and that was the case this morning with TNS FC’s latest recruit, … More

If you follow my angling adventures on a fairly regular basis, then you’ll know I’ve been enjoying fishing small brooks … More

The details are in the video below but needless to say I’m absolutely thrilled at the latest addition to my … More

As well as my work-related gear, as I loaded the car in the morning I also added some fishing tackle. … More

Although it was a behind-closed-doors friendly, with The New Saints fielding just a handful of first-team regulars, nevertheless it was … More

With the JD Cymru Premier getting underway this coming weekend, The New Saints FC welcomed a Salford City XI to … More

Although the game was a week or so ago, I wanted to get the goal scorers to sign the programme … More

I was up very early again this morning – well before first light – so I decided to make the … More

It’s not a joke or click bait, but as you can see in the video below, I really did see … More

I interview Scott Ruscoe more than anyone else and, as he’s the TNS FC manager, that’s understandable. The latest chat … More

Following The New Saints FC’s behind-closed-doors friendly against Hereford FC, prior to getting on the team bus, I interviewed Josh … More

I can remember very clearly watching Match Of The Day in February 1972, when Hereford United played Newcastle United. When … More

Another unplanned session that saw me up bright and early and heading for the canal, also had other similarities from … More

I’ve mentioned several times so far this season how blessed I’ve been with the memorabilia items that have come my … More

Watching the Finland v Wales UEFA Nations League game on television this evening, it was great to see Ben Cabango … More

I was up bright and early this morning and was fishing on the canal just after first light. The early … More

Having come through the Academy system at Park Hall, Lewis made his TNS FC debut last season, coming on as … More

As well as my work bag and laptop, I also loaded the car with some fishing gear in the morning, … More

Due to the Covid-19 situation, it’s been a very slow football season so far. This time last year I’d been … More

Following training earlier today, on the balcony at Park Hall I chatted with TNS FC’s manager, Scott Ruscoe. As the … More

Now that fans are allowed back into lower leagues games in England – albeit in reduced numbers – I’m certainly … More

In terms of popularity, fishing for three-spined sticklebacks is not exactly going to get you lots of clicks, views or … More

Although I’ve gone through a big career change in recent years, I’m still able to stay involved with church life. … More

After seven working games – with all of them behind-closed-doors – this was my first proper groundhopping adventure of the … More

This blog entry is predominantly video-led and you can watch how the session went below. The tackle I fished with … More

As the competitive games now begin, so does the intensity of the media involvement. It was an extremely busy few … More

I’ve enjoyed the half a dozen pre-season friendlies that I’ve been to so far. However, you can’t beat a competitive … More

Today is match day for The New Saints FC in the UEFA Europa League. Although it will be a very … More

In European competition, on the day before the match itself, the sides train for the final time. With The New … More

It’s been a long time since I’ve done a press conference with Scott, in fact we have to go back … More

With a busy day ahead, I managed a brief session on the Montgomery Canal this morning, before heading to Park … More

We’ve certainly had some harsh weather so far in 2020, and that was the case today, as Storm Francis was … More

I’ve already stated, on a number of occasions, just how impressive the additions to my personal football memorabilia collection have … More

With a European game on Thursday, it’s going to be a busy week. However, I’ll still be fishing, albeit shorter … More

It’s been a while since I fished for the mini-species, I thought to myself. Therefore, with the stickleback bug biting, … More

Today’s service at Tipton Family Church was a football-themed one. There were two mini-sermons, both with a football flavour. When … More

Following the game against Liverpool, we conducted our final pre-season friendly interview with TNS FC manager, Scott Ruscoe. It was … More

I’ve enjoyed The New Saints FC’s pre-season campaign (1-6 in the link) and that came to an end today, with … More

It’s a long title and everything is revealed in the video. As you can see, it’s all about the importance … More

It’s another video-led blog entry this time and you can watch that below. The tackle I fished with was as … More

I’ve added some great items to my personal football memorabilia collection so far this season, and that continues with the … More

The latest addition to my football memorabilia collection is a Danny Redmond signed shirt. There’s more on that particular item … More

I had a very enjoyable day on the Wirral peninsula and I ended my time there fishing the River Mersey … More

Once the game at The Campus had finished and I’d completed the post-match media work, I drove the short distance … More

When the final whistle went at Tranmere Rovers’ training ground, in the behind-closed-doors friendly against The New Saints FC, we … More

In the penultimate friendly before the game against Slovakian side, MŠK Žilina, it was a good test for The New … More

As the half-time whistle blew at The Campus, in the game between Tranmere Rovers and The New Saints FC, we … More

In the penultimate friendly before the UEFA Europa League game against the Slovakian side, MŠK Žilina, The New Saints travelled … More

Following on from the Northern Ireland U-21 international cap and the Wolverhampton Wanderers branded bottle I’m thrilled to complete the … More

I’ve said it numerous times previously – and no doubt will also do so again in the future – that … More

There’s more in the video below, but as many of us will have experienced for ourselves this past week, some … More

As the pre-season campaign continues for The New Saints, once the football had finished, I chatted with Scott Ruscoe. The … More

Following the TNS FC game against Bala Town there was a second match for the JD Cymru Premier side, this … More

As well as reference to the match in question, I also chatted with the Wales U-21 international about his own … More

With my opening pre-season friendlies at Cardiff and Lilleshall, it was ‘home’ territory this time round, as The New Saints … More