Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
One of the first televised football matches I recollect from childhood occurred on Saturday 11th April 1970 - The showpiece FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Leeds United. Unlike it's contemporary version, an era when claiming the premier cup competition in England was more aspirational to the games big-hitters. From memory it was a game... Continue Reading →
Despite my team being conspicuous by their absence following Sunday’s abject footballing performance in the London Borough of Sutton, I still made the effort to watch yesterday evenings 5th round FA Cup draw on TV. Admittedly, I’m not overly sure what my motive was to witness the event, particularly when I had no vested interest in the outcome. Perhaps I was hoping... Continue Reading →