It’s not often that I get to go to football matches these days. In fact, I hadn’t been to a game since before having children. I jumped at the chance when the people at Wembley Stadium got in touch to offer tickets to England Vs Malta. I’d been to ‘new’ Wembley once before, but it …
Since Dylan and Xander discovered football, I’ve been looking forward to much. As well as kickabouts and watching it, there are plenty of games to enjoy together. Being ‘Captain Clumsy’ and ‘Captain Carnage’ respectively, they’re not ready for my childhood favourite yet but here’s a great alternative. Total Action Football is a five-a-side game that’s quick …
With Euro 2016 now in full swing, Dylan and Xander are taking more of an interest in football. Being Spurs fans like me, their hero is Harry Kane, so we were all excited at the prospect of reviewing the new Skills Ball and Volley Blaster he has put his name to. The Harry Kane Skills …
England’s Euro 2016 adventure starts today and, yet again, the hopes of a nation rest on the shoulders of 11 young men. As any long-term England fan will attest, the weight of expectation often proves too much and our boys crash out of major tournaments prematurely. But that doesn’t stop us believing that this year …
As a football fan of over 30 years’ bitter experience, I’ve learned not to get too excited about England’s chances in major tournaments. They always promise much but ultimately disappoint. Of course, I’m hoping to be proved wrong this time but, just in case, I’ve found myself a second team to cheer on during Euro 2016. …
I can still remember the excitement of getting into football and picking a team when I was a child and have long hoped that Dylan, Xander and Amelie will take after me and see the merits of the beautiful game. At just under three months old, Amelie can be forgiven for not showing much enthusiasm …
Today is a big day in the history of Diary of the Dad: I’m making my vlogging debut! I’ve been meaning to start for a while but haven’t got round to it until now. And what better start than an international football event including interviews with three World Cup Winners, eh? As I mentioned yesterday, I …
Last week, I was fortunate enough to attend the Copa Coca-Cola. It’s the world’s biggest grassroots football initiative with around 1.3 million teenagers from over 60 countries competing for the right to participate in an international training camp and, of course, play in the tournament that gives the event its name. This year’s event was the …
When I was 15, I earned a little extra money refereeing kids’ football matches. I completed a Football Association qualification, persuaded my mum and dad to buy me all the necessary kit and soon found myself knee-deep in mud every Sunday. I was surrounded by kids who, for the most part, loved it and played the game with …
It struck me the other day that I’ve posted a couple of pictures of the newest addition to our family on here but haven’t written about her yet. Very remiss of me, especially as I think she’s going to inspire a number of posts with the shenanigans she gets up to. Meet our new kitten, She-Ra! She’s been …