The footballing year has come to an end, here’s a brief look back on the year in a few slideshows of photos from my phone. The number of these photos taken in wild weather is testament to the crazy conditions we’ve faced as supporters, players and referees this year. I’ve attended a 30-game season ofContinue reading “2022 : A year in football pictures”
Category Archives: West Ryde Rovers
Rovers reign in the rain in Canberra
West Ryde Rovers Over 35s sent a rejuvenated squad to Canberra’s Woden Valley Fair Play Vets Shield on the weekend of 22/23 October and finally brought some silverware back to Sydney after a hard-fought win against a hard-running Belnorth team. The nation’s capital put on its rainiest weather, leaving the playing fields in swampy condition,Continue reading “Rovers reign in the rain in Canberra”
Did 2021 do it for you…?
If we don’t grab our opportunities while we can, we’ll be commenting at the end of every year to come with “thank god that’s over … ” Whilst we’ve all been through the Covid ringer this year, with normality disrupted, travel restrictions imposed and everyday events cancelled, this year has still seen some remarkable milestonesContinue reading “Did 2021 do it for you…?”
Books and marketing
So, you’ve realised your dream and your book has been picked up by a publisher. You’re eagerly awaiting the release, finally getting your hands on the printed version, the result of months of re-reading, editing, smoothing of edges and many last-minute changes of heart about a character’s name or the colour of their shirt. TheContinue reading “Books and marketing”
Slender margins
Sydney FC started brightly in this Tuesday night fixture at Kogarah. Of course, I missed it as I was circling Kogarah looking for a car spot after trying to fit too many football events into one day. The final 70 minutes of the game that I saw were very similar to previous encounters against lowerContinue reading “Slender margins”
No place like home
Following Sydney FC is like going to an away game every time. This time we were at the home of the Sydney Olympics, Stadium Australia, the stadium everyone knows as ANZ but which has recently reverted to its original name. A lot of people don’t rate this stadium, and it is very big, but itContinue reading “No place like home”
2020 a year of memories
It’s been one mixed up, muddled up, shook up year for everyone. Throughout the trying times there have also been some golden moments and events that have made this year memorable for all the right things. So what has ben going on in the world of Unashamed Football Novels in 2020? Oh, and if you’reContinue reading “2020 a year of memories”
Season 2020 closes
The curtain came down on West Ryde Rovers Over 35 Division 2 season on Saturday with a long awaited end of season celebration. Opting to take our event out of area, this was an away day of epic proportions. For those of us present it allowed us to let our hair down and have someContinue reading “Season 2020 closes”
FWF2020 mini-wrap
Cracking weekend away in beautiful Manly. When the idea was floated a few weeks ago with Michelle, a mate from the mighty West Ryde Rovers and a die-hard football fan, it was quickly locked in and due to the size of my Friday night, I was the designated passenger for the trip to the seaside.Continue reading “FWF2020 mini-wrap”
Football. Beer. Sponsor?
Every week, I play football. Even if I’m injured, my football teams still play football. Currently it’s summer soccer, in winter it’s the 11-a-side game and there are many other opportunities to get out there and play. My football teams tend to drink beer. We’re quite the connoisseurs too, and the quality, especially in 2020,Continue reading “Football. Beer. Sponsor?”
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