2025/2026

Saturday, as always, started well. In South-West London the sun was shining, and as I did my weekly walk around Brockwell Park it was hard not to be excited for the weekend of football ahead. Three televised Premier League games on Saturday backed up by three more on Sunday, and of course the main event, … Continue reading 21.03.26 Everton vs Chelsea

Disappointed… but ultimately not surprised. I’d like to say that tonight’s demolition at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain hurt. But, as much as it pains me to say it, this tie was done nearly a week before. It’s telling that I’ve been able to get this post-match blog up barely an hour after the final … Continue reading 17.03.26 Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain F.C. (h)

After nearly two months away, there was a wonderful feeling of familiarity when making my long-awaited return to Stamford Bridge yesterday for Chelsea vs Newcastle. With the sun shining, it finally felt as though spring had arrived and I opted to take a nice walk across London from south of the river to the SW6 … Continue reading 14.03.26 Newcastle United (h)

Owing to an extremely busy week at work, I was unfortunately unable to document my experience at Chelsea vs Arsenal in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final on Wednesday. Put simply, my thoughts are these: We were totally outclassed, near enough man for man. It was a classic case of men against boys. … Continue reading 17.01.26 Brentford (h)

As one era came to a miserable end in my ill-fated attempt at Dry January, another began in the form of Liam Rosenior’s at Chelsea. It’s been another strange week at the club. A smash-and-grab point against Manchester City on Sunday was followed by a less than good enough defeat away to Fulham where a … Continue reading 10.01.26 Charlton Athletic (a)