Yorkshire • Since whenever this seemed like a good idea
Football at the heart of it. Betting from behind the curtain. Golf with knackered legs. Food judged without mercy.
Pulled from the pile
Football 24 Jun 2026
The World Cup has been wrapped in corporate nonsense, but the football itself has reminded us what the big leagues have lost: chaos, personality and fun.
Fresh-ish
Betting 24 Jun 2026
A look back at the World Cup group stage betting: fast-moving team news, decent boosts, tricky cards markets and a £623.54 profit.
Golf 19 Apr 2026
Getting back out there, enjoying it, then immediately convincing myself single figures might still be possible.
Food 
Betting 19 Apr 2026
A season-long ride involving Birmingham, Wrexham, liability, trading and a bookmaker with no clue how to run a proper book.
Punditry watch
“It is important not to concede early doors, but also important to score.”
Revolutionary stuff. Somewhere, a tactics board burst into flames out of respect.
Football“They just wanted it more today.”
The traditional post-match explanation when tactics, injuries, substitutions and the concept of football itself are apparently too much admin.
Football“If he hits the fairway here, he will have a much better chance than if he misses it.”
A sentence so obvious it should come with a refund and a small apology.
Golf01
Why it exists
Daft-a-Peth is what my Gran called me as a toddler. My wife now calls me a functional adult toddler, so we’re still on brand.
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