by thelonelygoalpost | Oct 5, 2023 | 1980s Football, Dorset Football, Football Memories, My Lonely Goalpost, The World Cup
”Hold your position Simon,” became synonymous with the start of my footballing journey. That was about 36 years ago whilst playing football at left back for Hamworthy Royals. Every September and October I am always reminded of these halcyon days at the...
by thelonelygoalpost | Aug 14, 2023 | 2020s Football, Manchester United, The Premier League
Manchester United still have questions after their hollow 1-0 victory against Wolves in the opening Premier League fixture of the 2023-24 season. Erik ten Hag kicked off his second season in charge of Manchester United against a dangerous Wolves team managed by new...
by thelonelygoalpost | Aug 17, 2022 | 2020s Football, 21st Century Football, Football Debate, Football Opinion, Manchester United, The Champions League
How do you solve a problem like Cristiano Ronaldo? Manchester United just do not know or have the capability to attempt to know. Manchester United have announced that Cristiano Ronaldo may leave but is not up for sale at the moment. This statement alone seems to...
by thelonelygoalpost | Aug 15, 2022 | 2020s Football, 21st Century Football, Football Debate, Football Opinion, Manchester United
Manchester United and their recurring problems are dominating this new football season. They have had a terrible start to the season. Optimism oozed like the first day at school where you eagerly anticipate writing in the first page of your new book. The 2022/23...
by thelonelygoalpost | Nov 21, 2021 | Football Debate
Manchester United have sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the atrocious 4-1 defeat to Watford yesterday. Solskjaer has been under increasing pressure after horrific defeats against Leicester City, Liverpool and Manchester City. Manchester United have shipped 15 goals...
by thelonelygoalpost | Nov 12, 2021 | England, Football Debate, Football Opinion
Harry Maguire felt the need to answer his critics through blocking out their noise this evening at Wembley Stadium. Maguire decided to cup his ears to possibly share his feelings. Harry Maguire will always have some credit in the bank after taking possibly one of...
by thelonelygoalpost | Nov 11, 2021 | 21st Century Football, Football Debate, Football Opinion
Steven Gerrard taking over Aston Villa could prove to be a mistake or a masterstroke. Today Stephen Gerrard has been announced as the new manager of Aston Villa. Gerrard has made the bold move to leave Glasgow Rangers after three years in charge. Rangers sit proudly...
by thelonelygoalpost | Jan 19, 2021 | 1950s Football, My Lonely Goalpost, The FA Cup
The Magic of the FA Cup’ is a saying that’s closely associated with ‘The Road to Wembley’ and surely plays a prominent part in the memory of every football fan. As AFC Bournemouth progressed to the 4th Round with a convincing win against Oldham it started to evoke...
by thelonelygoalpost | Jul 1, 2020 | 1950s Football, 1960s Football, 1970s Football, 1980s Football, 1990s Football, My Lonely Goalpost
Showbiz football and Aston Villa were the topic of conversation whilst talking to Jason Ganner, a former England international badminton player. Badminton opened up opportunities to a remarkable life that led him to paths he did not expect to take. These paths led him...
by thelonelygoalpost | Jun 24, 2020 | 1950s Football, 1960s Football, 1980s Football, 1990s Football, Dorset Football, Football Memories, My Lonely Goalpost
Hamworthy Royals is a team very much close to Ian Heyward’s heart. It is the youth team that he managed in the late 80’s and early 90’s. I am fortunate enough to have played for him from 1987, where my babysitter gave me the best birthday present ever. He gave me the...
