by thelonelygoalpost | Jun 8, 2026 | 1980s Football, 2020s Football, 21st Century Football, England, Football Memories, The World Cup
40 years of Hurt is not necessarily the words in Three Lions but 40 years ago was when my World Cup football journey began. Mexico 86 was MY FIRST WORLD CUP and was what propelled me to a four decades love affair with the beautiful game. Writing this out makes it seem...
by thelonelygoalpost | Dec 8, 2024 | 2020s Football, 21st Century Football, Football Debate, Football Opinion, Manchester United, The Premier League
Ruben Amorim’s wing back tinted glasses highlights why there’s so much to unpick at Manchester United currently. The fans are craving some form of structure and success they’ll believe anything. They’ll happily be sucked in for the hope of...
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...
