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Anyone but England in Rugby - disappointing small-mindednessAnyone but England in Rugby - disappointing small-mindedness
Isn't it disappointing to see how the small-mindedness behind the "Anyone But England" tendency has wormed its way over to the seemingly more mature - [18 October 2015 - 4 comments]

Football and rugby chanting in pubs - ban the loutsFootball and rugby chanting in pubs - ban the louts
The Rugby World Cup is on at the moment so naturally it is a good idea for people like myself who are not into that sort of thing to basically - [21 September 2015 - 1 comments]

Anglophobia around football and The World CupAnglophobia around football and The World Cup
It may sound unpatriotic but I often wish England didn't qualify so that the rest of the world wouldn't have a whipping boy and that fans wouldn't - [11 March 2014 - 24 comments]

Basketball game, but no money for a worthy causeBasketball game, but no money for a worthy cause
I do respect that these troubled times are difficult, and once in a while it's nice for those in financial distress to seek an outlet like a game of - [20 June 2011 - 3 comments]

Zorbing experience day gift left us deflatedZorbing experience day gift left us deflated
For those who don't know, Zorbing is classed as an adrenaline or thrill sport, perhaps not in the same league as Sky Diving or Microlight flying but - [20 October 2010 - 9 comments]

Southport Air Show was an expensive day outSouthport Air Show was an expensive day out
Southport Air Show was a rip-off in my opinion! I decided to go to the air show at Southport for the first time this year and as soon as I arrived - [23 September 2010 - 8 comments]

Camping in the UK often expensive and filthyCamping in the UK often expensive and filthy
The summer is here and a lucky few are heading off to foreign beaches for a couple of weeks, whilst the rest of us who aren't so affluent will have to - [28 July 2009 - 12 comments]

No privacy with kids trampoline in the gardenNo privacy with kids trampoline in the garden
Perhaps it's just me getting old, but what's with this new craze of having a kids trampoline in your back garden? Does anyone else feel that - [6 August 2008 - 577 comments]

Football, the players, managers and fansFootball, the players, managers and fans
This gripe is probably going to annoy a lot of people but it's got to be done! Football (especially in England) really gets on my nerves and because - [30 May 2008 - 39 comments]

Verbal abuse shouted at football playersVerbal abuse shouted at football players
In light of the recent news headlines I feel the situation has gone too far. It has reached the stage where so called 'football fans' can get away - [23 January 2008 - 26 comments]

Dress code in Adelaide bars and clubsDress code in Adelaide bars and clubs
Here's my gripe about dress codes in bars and nightclubs. In the city where I live (Adelaide), I am restricted to just three bars where I can go out - [4 July 2007 - 8 comments]

Fed up with the World Cup on TV and in the newsFed up with the World Cup on TV and in the news
So its World Cup time again is it, who would have guessed? We’ve had the phenomenon of the England flags flying from cars for quite a while - [5 June 2006 - 104 comments]

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