Merv Collins, born and bred in Tavistock near Plymouth in England, naturally followed the Plymouth Argyle FC and he was absolutely rapt with their win in their FA Cup round against Liverpool as he reports.
Round 18 – Collingwood v Carlton: Football in the Time of Covid
July 20, 2021 by 2 Comments
Covid has certainly played havoc for Merv Collins and his football going days as he explains the trials and tribulations of this time.
A Subjective History of Sports Writing
May 13, 2020 by 20 Comments
Merv Collins has a life-long love of quality sports writing. He lists his favourites. (You are all welcome to offer your own suggestions – Ed).
Almanac FA Cup: Pilgrims’ Progress – to the Replay
January 11, 2017 by 10 Comments
Blueboy, the lad from Tavistock, tells the tale of a mighty FA Cup performance from the club of his boyhood, Plymouth Argyle – The Pilgrims. [Outstanding – JTH]
Saints v Blues: Schneider here and there!
September 5, 2011 by 1 Comment
I was filled with a sense of foreboding as I sat up in the Ponsford and Carlton ran onto the ground. No Jamison, no Carrazzo, the enigmatic Thornton rested and no jumpin’ Jarrod Waite up forward. A pointless match for a four points and all the omens were bad While St. Kilda warmed up intensely, [Read more]
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