Single Dad of 3 & Now Grandad of 8! Brought up In care, survivor of child abuse, but all the same determined to be the best person I can be!
Football anorak
@FootyHumour
Reminds me of reffing a women's game many years ago. Corner came across, striker headed ball, crashed back off the bar and defender caught it! She then, still holding the ball, tried to say it wasn't a penalty!
Phew! 8 days later I have finally finished the fixtures for next season!
The most complex set I have ever done with 3 different start dates calculated (5th, 12th & 19th Sept) and fitting 38 rounds into 30 available Saturdays! (Allows FAV 2 Sats).
Just praying not done in vain !
Mighty relieved that my son Stephen is now in Dubai after spending the last 2 weeks at Kabul Airport in his role with the RAF
Been a huge worry for me, but knew he always makes me proud of him, should have some leave back in Exeter in September🤞
Back round in the land of the living after cardio angioplasty this lunchtime.
Two stents in heart, bet some didnt think I even had a heart!!!
Feeling 2nd hand but ok, and full of praise as always for our wonderful NHS.
It's not often that I'm lost for words, but been sent this today and frankly I'm overwhelmed, many thanks especially to
@MouseholeAFC
and
@Packetsport
To be viewed as almost an Honorary Cornishmen is humbling, those who know "my life story" will also know what this means to me.
@BenPBradshaw
Mixed feelings this morning Ben, for the first time in 30 years I did not vote labour, switching to Green in St Davids who won the seat. My reason? Labours silly suit all policy on Brexit. Sad to switch vote, but Green policy is solid, Labours is as clear as mud.
Just been told that at 18.55 tonight I became a Grandad for the 8th time!
Eldest daughter Martina gave birth to Archie, 7lbs 14oz at Aberdeen Hospital.
Got the time to visit her in jock land but, and others far worse off, but can't go and visit due to Covid 😞
Many thanks for all messages of congratulations on my election to
@FA
Step 5/6 focus group announced today. I'm passionate about that level of the game and will use position to speak up for it.
Proud to have achieved this & to have done so with my background.
Proud Dad today - my "little boy" just had a promotion, now Corporal Hiscox !
For those that are in the know, not bad for a dragged up kid.
#goodenoughparenting
Had better weekends and been spoilt with level of frankly social media abuse
Message to those that have supported me- Thank You & I will use your support to carry on
To those that criticise, we work within imperfect circumstances, we try to make right decisions not popular ones
So proud to see my son Stephen looking so smart as RAF Brize Norton get freedom of Torbay today.
Nothing I have done in football comes close to the pride in having raised my 3 kids as a male lone parent.
@OwenJones84
Her tweet is more about the unfairness of genuine female athletes competing in female sport against trans women who were born male, and the subsquent genetic advantage they have over those born female.
Had an FA survey this morning, one Q was "describe inclusivity?"
I just wish I had waited til now to reply, I think my answer now would be "Not charging £114.95 for a new England shirt during a cost of living crisis!"
Huge thanks to All clubs, officials, volunteers and especially to "my team" Janina, Keith, Mike, Dave, Peter, Alesha, Lianne, Matt, Andy O, Andy W & Craig plus DD results & Ian, Richard and Luke with match officials
From losing Tracy 💕 on Eve of season it's been a long slog!
Depressing - did no one read the social distance mandate ? So many good people trying to keep local sport going during this pandemic, and all let down (again) by idiots!
Fuming!
Maybe after all this has passed (hopefully soon and with minimum loss of life) then instead of Z list celebrities, overpaid sports people, 2nd rate actors, models, rappers etc the Real respect will land at the feet of the NHS workers, emergency services, police, armed forces etc.
6 months since the last Saturday "matchday" (March 7th)!
Excited to be back in action and trying to remember all those little jobs I need to do!
Very greatful to all the clubs and delighted we are all still here at the starting line
Honoured to start my 30th season as a Comp Sec!
Fully agree
@Ollie_Bayliss
Had to make big call today, I might have it wrong, and really not fair to put this on leagues.
The
@FA
should have LED and been proactive, they issue enough edicts when it suits them!
WHO say more should be done, not sure we are dealing with it in UK.
How
#coronavirus
is affecting non-league?
🔹National Leagues: On
🔹Isthmian Leagues: Off
🔹Southern Leagues: Off
🔹Northern Premier Leagues: On
🔹Steps 5-7: Games On & Off
It shouldn’t have been left to each league to decide. People who run leagues AREN’T public health experts!
After 9 months of treatment by a student dentist at Peninsula Dental School I have a new look
Not been to a dentist for 30 years, partly phobia but mainly being a wimp, and can only say Thank You, even if at times I was terrified as a guinea pig for a student, Inc her 1st pull!
Need a new hospital ?
How many beds ? - 4,000 Please
When do u want it ? - Next week please
No problems - just ask the Armed Forces to fit it out and the NHS to find the staff
These people are the new, real 2020 Heroes - Forget Z lists - but Don't Forget these super people!!!
The youth of today ? 8 year old Natalie Williamson cleaning (and not for the first time) the Quay tourist info board near me.
Before, During & After photos.
So proud of my grandaughter!
@TheQuayExeter
Just waved off my son, on his way back now to RAF Brize Norton ready to start a crash course tomorrow to change from driving and delivering aviation fuel to driving and delivering oxygen for the NHS.
We all need to do our bit, so stay apart, keep the vulnerable safe and take care
Taken granddaughter to her first ever EFL game tonight as Exeter City take on Leyton Orient
Natalie, 12, looking forward to kick off, wonder if she will watch as many games as Grandad has !
@OfficialECFC
Serious question, if you have a system that allows clubs to appeal AND charge them for the privilege, then state ALL (entire country) failed, shouldn't you be questioning whether you have created a closed shop ?
@Ollie_Bayliss
@TonyIncenzo
@NonLeagueMaps
@NL_Matters
Just heard from FA (90 minutes later than they were embargoed on and an hour later than on
@NL_Matters
!)
Nationally :
"All Appeals were dismissed"
Yep, every last one .....
Good luck to the clubs taking the 1st steps to start the season with a friendly today
Not been at a game since March, have toyed all week about going to one, but have decided to stay away as that sends the right message, which is games are for the player's at this tentative time
Free concert on
@exeterquay
by the
@UniofExeter
concert band.
Superb and shows what can be achieved when we invest in young people rather than moaning about them!
Going stir crazy but I have learnt:
If u hoover 2 days running u have to empty it
Screen wipes make your pc look clean
Fairy DOES make your hands soft
The washing machine has more than 1 setting
There is space in the cupboard to put dishes away
The cat died 3 years ago!
Absolutely superb from the head of the World Health Organisation
I am no Liverpool fan, BUT Jürgen Klopp has in my eyes ended the debate, if he can accept this situation with such grace, then surely at local level we can too.
Thank you Jürgen Klopp and
@LFC
for your powerful message to the world. Put people's health first, reduce risks, care for the vulnerable and compassion: this is the
@WHO
way. We will win the fight against
#COVID19
if we are working together.
#coronavirus
2023 Sad Stats!
122 Games seen
448 Goals, average 3.67
Highest Teignmouth 6 Bishops Lydeard 5
Lowest 4 goaless draws
51 grounds visited, 11 of which were new
27 Out of Devon SWP trips,
23 in Cornwall, 4 others
14 other games outside of Devon, 7 in UCL, 2 Wembley, 5 others
Took Natalie to
@OfficialECFC
for just 2nd time after last week's win over Orient.
At 1-3 down I told her that part of being a fan is to suffer defeat & disappointment, at 4-3 up she told me she ain't ever seen City lose!
Funny old game 🤣
Can't watch
@premierleague
anymore, var has ruined the beautiful game.
How on earth can level be onside and still offside, how can it be "clear and obvious" ?
It's a joke.
First proper day out and about after heart op, nice to visit
@saltashunited
v
@tafclambs
and
@StDennisAFC1
v
@StBlazeyAFC
for 2 Boxing Day games.
Thanks for all the good wishes & hospitality, taking things easy but getting back into swing of things too!
The weather and "mother nature" always pose a risk to fixtures, but why are so many games arranged for midweek in the Dec / Jan / Feb period?
Even if they get played, the potential to damage pitches for weekend games, and more often than not postponed anyway.
Asking for trouble!
In time the way forward will be decided by powers higher than me, when very difficult decisions will be made
However strong your views are, please pause for thought and accept people's health & well being really is far more important than any decisions made concerning football
Informed today that in 7 months, I will be a Grandad for the eighth time!
My eldest is determined to make me feel really old and ensure that share holders in Boots, Smyths Toys and Clinton's cards are all kept topped up.
Congratulations to my daughter, commiserations for me!
Well after a weekend from hell, it's time to start picking up the pieces!
Meetings today in Gloucester and Launceston, so plenty of miles and some hard talking to do.
Will anyone listen ? I guess I have to stay positive !
To use a VAR analogy, another reason why it's "clear and obvious" that
@EnglandFootball
NEEDS a regulator ASAP.
The FA have had a shocking season with lack of clarity on so many issues .
They need to Step up and get back to basics of serving the game, the leagues, clubs & fans.
@swpleague
@MuirdenDaniel
@swsportsnews
@CullyRangers_FC
Sadly Step 6 has become no more than an afterthought to football authorities, No FA Cup now for any club nationally
Undersized divisions, odd number divisions and 100% appeal failure rate
Will still expect leagues, clubs, players to pay annual fees, fines etc though 🤦🏻♂️
MANY Thanks to the 17 clubs who clubbed together to send me a lovely Cornish hamper that's just arrived with Pasties, Cream Tea & Biscuits - Very much appreciated.
@Toroloco13
will get you back in New year 👋
Thats the Premiership for you, selfish, indulgent, arrogant and the (enabled by the FA) ruination of the working 'peoples game'.
At least we still have non league!
BREAKING: Outgoing Premier League chief Richard Scudamore WILL accept a proposed £5MILLION departure bonus from the clubs - spread over 3 years - he will also be retained in a consultancy advisory role
Lovely to have spent my birthday with my darling grandchildren. They thrashed me at bowling and cost me a fortune with the arcade but no one I would rather spend my time with.
At The "Real" St James Park tonight for Exeter City v Bradford City, FA Cup Replay.
Keeping myself warm with new hat gifted from
@BrixhamAFC
- take a bung from anyone 🤣
@NonLgeProgs
Lovely to finally have a day out with my grandkids, not rushed to pubs or restaurant, but a nice stroll round Babbacombe Model Village in Torbay today.
Well that must rank as one of the worst FA Cup finals ever. United were woeful, Chelsea hardly broke sweat.
Glad I didnt pay £ 116 to go and will see 2 much better finals on Sunday with Vase & Trophy.
My darling Granddaughter (14), suffers from anxiety before all this, now so proud of her as she turns her time and skills to make face masks for family and friends.
Young lady asleep under that, discovered her whilst taking Toby out before bed on Christmas Day.
We went home, made hot chocolate etc and took it to her.
After the indulgence of Xmas with my family it broke my heart to see this 100 yards from my place.
Son's leave cancelled so won't have him at home tonight, but as he is a MT driver at Brize Norton and a plane is expected later from Turkey, it's worthwhile - that kit has to get from plane to where it's needed!
Why take Foden and Tammy Abraham to a tournament and have on bench until too late in must win game?
Under 21's let down by Boothroyd.
@FA
need to explain the thinking and ditch the managers, players denied a summer rest & gained nothing from it.
Yesterday I was teaching 1 year old George to throw & catch a ball.
Phone call from his mum this morning as George threw sisters hamster ball (with Hamster in) leaving furry thing dazed.
Me Bad 😅
@Ollie_Bayliss
33 clubs have no confidence, a further 4 abstained.
Would have thought the vast majority of the board members should be doing the decent thing now and be writing resignation letters.
A damning indictment of the league's management.
On a personal level, may I thank all those that have contacted me, directly or indirectly, with kind wishes and sentiments, it is much appreciated
Can I just ask though, can people who have an admirable clear passion for their club, just pause and think of the wider picture
1/2
My daughter has been busy, 3 grandkids fed up not being able to do things, so she has made them cinema tickets, ordered the new Trolls film and made hot dogs and pop corn!
Not sure Trolls would be my choice of film, but quite jealous of them!
At my age this is as wild a night as I can cope with!
Out with grandchildren at Frankie and Benny's celebrating my birthday.
Thanks kids oh and Louise what did u do with my box of liquarish all-sorts!?!?
So proud of all 3 of my kids and my 6 (soon to be 7) grandchildren, and esp proud this week of my son Stephen who now sports TWO stripes on his RAF uniform at Brize Norton.
Going to be out of contact for a couple of hours, I've sacrificed much but really is going be on the call of duty today......
Taking grandson George to watch .....
Paw Patrol the Movie ! What have I done to deserve this 🤣
Sad to hear today that Ross from Harbertonford, a super ground hopper and thoroughly decent chap passed away over the weekend after a short illness.
Struggled to find a photo, but Ross with his Village club, back row, far right.
@nonleagueshow
Teams in Tier 2 are losing money having to try and play with no clubhouse and tea hut restrictions, without subsidy (not loans) it's simply not sustainable in the medium, let alone long term.
@Ollie_Bayliss
Football really is a simple game, unfortunately it's made more complicated by those who really should know better!
Be open, transparent, warts and all and you won't go far wrong.
10 years ago today apparently, the opening ceremony of London 2012
Tremendous privilege to have been a "Games Maker" - photos of souvenirs and with a pistol shooting Olympian below
Have to say, I think the UK was a better, more tolerant and forward thinking country a decade ago
@Laurencereade
@NL_Matters
Having had the honour of knowing the late Tony Kempster, who created what is now NLM, I have to say your tweet is disrespectful
You may not have an interest in women's football, but that's no excuse to criticize and call it "dire"
Disappointed and you should withdraw the tweet
Son off to rememberence service - whilst home on leave from RAF Brize Norton.
Allow myself pride as reward for the worry when he was in Helmand etc etc.
(Not forgetting son in law Gavin, aircraft mechanic based at Lossiemouth.)
Many thanks to
@GuildhallShops
for sending Natalie card and vouchers for her work cleaning up
@ExeterCouncil
tourist info boards.
She didn't do it for rewards, but it's nice that she has her kindness acknowledged!
Many thanks !
In a new campaign to show solidarity with grassroots football the
@premierleague
have live TV games on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday next week.
Gawd help us if we were strugling to get through the season & survive !
@EnglandFootball
@FA
For many, particularly fans at adult games, matchday is about social interaction, to ask people to applaud but not talk (which can be a positive rather than a negative) is odd to say the least
I find this campaign poorly targeted with mixed messaging & could be counter productive
Sat on a train worried about the rain calling off some games, then you see this and realise always someone worse off than yourself AND
Russia ACTUALLY bombed a Maternity & Children Ward of a Hospital....
Absolute scum of the earth, Putin & his cronies should be pariah's forever