Tag Archives: soccer

England Expects

Posted on June 28, 2016 by russgriffiths

It’s pretty unpleasent being in England at the moment. Aside from the social, political, and economic turmoil there is the men’s national football team. Another inglorious exit from an international tournament and another sobering morning after. One more shit storm … Continue reading →

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Armchair Supporters, Sit Down and Unite

Posted on June 7, 2016 by russgriffiths

You’re only a real fan if go to the game to watch Football. Armchair supporters aren’t real fans. You’ve got to be in the stands to support your club, right? Right? If that’s true, the future of this game of … Continue reading →

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Cleanpairofshorts Podcast – Ep117 – CPOS Awards

Posted on May 24, 2016 by russgriffiths

Its the final show of the season and its a bumper edition. Its the CPOS Awards! We dish out the most coveted accolades in all of Football to those most deserving. We also look back at pre-season predictions and measure … Continue reading →

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Cleanpairofshorts Podcast – Ep116 – Goal Rat

Posted on May 18, 2016 by russgriffiths

The Premier League has drawn to a close and the gang give it a fitting send off by reveling in all of its glory. After a look back at the last weekend of action, and the season as a whole, … Continue reading →

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Cleanpairofshorts Podcast – Ep115 -The Pools

Posted on May 10, 2016 by russgriffiths

This week the gang definitely are on the beach and instead of bringing you a professional, polished football show, pretty much just sit around chatting instead. The Pools, Peaky Blinders, and under 7’s reffing all feature as well as Blue … Continue reading →

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Cleanpairofshorts – Ep114 – Hleb

Posted on May 3, 2016 by russgriffiths

We’re back. After our impromptu hiatus the gang reconvene to celebrate Leicester becoming Premier League Champions and weep with empathy at the relegation dog fight. Tottenham, Man Utd, Newcastle and Sunderland also get mentioned as well as Jordon Veretout’s life … Continue reading →

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Cleanpairofshorts Podcast – Ep113 – Pooey Dessert

Posted on April 19, 2016 by russgriffiths

As the climax of the Premier League draws ever nearer, the gang pick apart the key games of the weekends action. Leicester’s heroics, Sunderland’s fight, Newcastle’s win, and Villa’s relegation. All this plus interin Mangers and the Fantasy League round … Continue reading →

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Cleanpairofshorts Podcast – Ep112 – OK

Posted on April 12, 2016 by russgriffiths

What cantankerous nonsense is this? It’s this weeks podcast that’s what. As the Premier League ambles towards the seasons twilight years, the gang lose no gusto in their dissection of the comings and goings. West Ham, Leicester (again), and Man … Continue reading →

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Cleanpairofshorts Podcast – Ep111 – Pie Wars

Posted on April 5, 2016 by russgriffiths

The gang are back after another week off, and they’re ready to go. Well, as much as they can be given the heady heights and plummeting lows the Premier League has thrown up for us this week. But more importantly than that, … Continue reading →

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Cleanpairofshorts – Ep110 – Obi Wan Iwobi

Posted on March 22, 2016 by russgriffiths

After an unexpected holiday the gang return triumphant, and get straight to business digging into this weekends Premier League action. Newcastle, Liverpool, and both Manchester teams feature as well as a smidge of scandalous gossip. Also, no animals were harmed in … Continue reading →

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