Almanac English Soccer – Sun, sand and soccer: A festival of League Two (Jan 6)

January 6, 2025 by 1 Comment

Paul Harman is enjoying the delights of a competitive League Two…but what if the show was taken on the road (or to the skies)?

Our Man at Plough Lane

December 16, 2024 by 1 Comment

Paul Harman keeps us up to date with Wimbledon and League Two and adds the bonus of an interview with an ardent Doncaster Rovers fan.

Almanac English Soccer – League Two round up: Mates and the EFL (Dec 8)

December 9, 2024 by 1 Comment

In conjunction with his usual overview of results, Paul Harman shares a story of his mate Bryan who follows a menagerie of lower-ranked English sides.

Almanac English Soccer – League Two: The Wimbledon Clause (Nov 23)

November 26, 2024 by 2 Comments

How come both Wimbledon AFC and MK Dons play in English League Two football? Aussie Wombles (Paul Harman) explains the background to what he proclaims to be the fiercest rivalry in all of UK football.

Almanac English Soccer – League Two: Round-up (Nov 16)

November 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment

AussieWombles continues his series on becoming a Wimbledon fan 35 years ago while filling us in on the weekend’s matches

Almanac English Soccer – League Two: An Aussie Womble

November 10, 2024 by 2 Comments

Paul Harman has followed Wimbledon for much of his life. Here, he explains why, as a way of introducing his new weekly column on the exploits of The Wombles.

Almanac Short Stories: Futsal

October 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Paul Harman writes short stories. This one will be published in his forthcoming collection – but you get to read it now. Was it a good idea to invite a group of (aged) mates to commit to a season of Futsal?

Almanac (Footy) History: Fitzroy’s Last Great Win

July 7, 2024 by 6 Comments

Paul Harman recalls a magnificent win by the mighty Roys on the first weekend in July of 1993. He dedicates the piece to all those wonderful footy commentators who’ve brought us these games. [Great stuff – Ed]

Almanac Sporting Science Fiction: Millimetre Bob and the Royboys

September 6, 2023 by 3 Comments

In this short story, Paul Harman combines sci-fi, footy history and inner-city Melbourne life.

Almanac Footy: An Interview With Bruce McMaster-Smith

August 3, 2023 by 1 Comment

Paul Harman crossed paths with Bruce McMaster-Smith who played at three VFL clubs. He had a chance to sit down to hear his story one day.

Almanac (Rugby League) Life: At Leichhardt

July 11, 2023 by 4 Comments

Writer Paul Harman and his sister Melinda don their bucket hats and meet at the much-storied Leichhardt Oval in Balmain for Round 1 of the 2023 season. This is a fine piece of observation and reminiscence from a very handy Almanac recruit. [You do not need to be a rugby league fan to appreciate this – JTH]

Almanac Footy Memoir: Last of the Royboys

March 15, 2023 by 4 Comments

Paul Harman makes quite a splash with his debut piece. Settle down with a quiet one as you ready yourself for the start of the season and enjoy this memoir in which he explains how he came to barrack for the Roys.