In our heads, New Year’s Day games are part and parcel of your average football season. It’s almost etched into our souls – much like what we consider to be an obligatory Boxing Day get together. Even better were the good old days when you could set your watch by …
You know us – we don’t half love a good end of year listicle. In fact, we’re so cynical that sometimes we wonder if some celebrities may try to time their passing in order to make the list of those what we lost this year. After all: last name written …
It’s Christmas time. There’s no need to be afraid. Not even the idea of a bearded stranger letting himself into our homes while we sleep bothers us. And that’s despite the fact they even chooses the chimney as their point of entry. It is, however, a time of year that …
Right, what does festive football mean to you? Is it the traditional Boxing Day fixture? Or how about the New Year’s Day games that’ll shake off your hangover – for better or for worse? Both are legit answers, to be fair. But let’s not forget about all the footballing frolics we …
You know the drill. It’s Christmas time and it, traditionally, means all sorts of social gatherings; out with friends or having the fam around for some hearty scran. You also have all the gift buying, food prep, and travel arrangements to figure out. With so much to plan, it’s almost …
So, is it more that Chesterfield were that bad than us turning a corner? Or that Lincoln City are chugging along nicely in League Two this term? Or maybe even a combination of both? Either way, one thing we won’t need to debate all night long is Boro’s run on the …
On the second day of Christmas, Michael Love sent to me… It’s at Christmas time that we ought to think of those less fortunate. In particular, those poor, helpless chumps who take a three-nil deficit into their Boxing Day Test match away from home. Thankfully, Boro’ are not in such …
It was Christmas Eve, er, eve babe. In the drunk tank, an old man said to me: ‘won’t see another one’. Now into month three without a league win, it’s all getting a bit uncomfortable for us. Thankfully, it’s Christmas and – if Hollywood has taught us anything (Paul or …
A Load Of Old Toffee – Episode 59: Back once again for the renegade master, and part two of our festive Old Toffee; complete with our very own three wise men – apparently. And, yeah, we do mean Steve, Dean and Mark. Oh, and don’t forget the shepherds who watch …
A Load Of Old Toffee – Episode 59: At Christmas time, there’s no need to be afraid – unless the Old Toffee turn up at your front door promising to regale you with some carols. Steve, Mark and Dean are here; looking to spread their festive cheer. And, luckily for …
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