The Journal

The first time I hit Ibiza was back in ’81. I was just a young teen—too early for party nights, but I remember the hot chocolate drinks that kept us up into the small hours while the parents chatte...

Pink Floyd - At the Sherwood Observatory & Planetarium

At HQ, there’s not much we don’t discuss over a brew—while being jack-of-all-trades at our desks. Music plays a big part in our world, and we can turn our ears to most genres. This afternoon’s topi...

Rome

Rome - What took me so long!

Arriving at Ciampino Airport, we were greeted by the early morning Italian sunshine. Our waiting taxi driver had a smile and a “Buongiorno,” Italian for "good morning." My Italian isn't up to scrat...

Non League Day - S&B at Pinxton FC

Saturday lunchtime, shutters down at HQ. Normally, it’s a quick dash home, lunch, and then off to a Premier League or League One game—I switch between the two most weekends. But with the internatio...

Riding High in Sölden: Three Days of Powder, Après & Fine Dining

At 39, the thrill of fresh powder still hits like the first time. Some things never get old—carving through untouched snow, that crisp mountain air, and the après waiting at the bottom. This year, ...

Football is Football. End of.

Thousands of girls and women play football week in, week out—from grassroots to the professional game. And the numbers speak for themselves. In the Nottinghamshire Girls & Ladies Sunday League,...

A Day of Padel: Taking on the Tournament at WPA Padel Centre

Friday, I found myself in an unexpected yet exciting situation—competing in a padel tournament alongside a friend. As proud sponsors of MTFC, we were invited to take part in the event, marking the ...

Exploring London: 3 children, 1 backpack and a visit to A+E

Traveling with three kids, including a toddler, meant planning was crucial, and it all paid off as we navigated the bustling city seamlessly. Here’s a recap of our two-day adventure and some tips f...

The Worlds Greatest Stadium

I'm going to work backwards on this one, this might just be one of the best days out I’ve had in ages—even more so with my deep-rooted allegiance to Tottenham Hotspur. When a two-hour journey home ...

Holiday

Dying of the light - Chasing the Bargain Sunshine

October: the trees are stripped bare, the heating’s coming on, and dark nights are looming. Time to see if those bargain holidays in the sun still exist, even if just for a few days. Laptop open, s...