Almanac Lunches: Des, Bob, Richard, and John – ‘He sat them down’

It was another cracking Footy Almanac Lunch featuring Des Tobin, Bob Utber, and ‘a cast of thousands’ at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond last Friday.

Almanac Lunch (Feb 7): With special guests Citrus Bob Utber and Des Tobin

Lunch! You are invited to the first Almanac Lunch of the year – with Citrus Bob Utber and Des Tobin – to be held at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond on Feb 7. All welcome.

Almanac Book Launch: Citrus Bob’s ‘A View From Fine Leg’ in Mildura TONIGHT

Bob Utber invites you to the launch of his book ‘A View from Fine Leg’ at Deakin27 in Mildura on Aug 22.

Almanac Books: ‘Heart and Soul: A History of the Lang Lang Football Club 1900 – 2020’ – A review

Bob Utber’s recent release, ‘Heart and Soul: A History of the Lang Lang Football Club 1900 – 2020’ is reviewed in latest edition of ‘The Yorker’ by Trevor Ruddell.

Almanac Books: ‘Heart and Soul – A History of the Lang Lang Football Club 1895-2020’

Bob Utber’s new book, ‘Heart and Soul-A History of the Lang Lang Football Club 1895-2020’, will be released shortly. You can pre-order the book now.

Balcony Banter: My First Test – Australia v India, MCG, February, 1948

Citrus Bob Utber recalls the first ever Test match he witnessed, Australia v India MCG 1948. It is a classic!

Bugger Boris!: A cricket team of initials

Citrus Bob Utber can’t help himself! He has come up with another cricket team to keep everyone guessing; this time, a team of initials!

Almanac Art: Not Another Bloody Football Art Show! Yep!

Come along and help Citrus Bob Utber raise funds to publish his ‘The History of the Lang Lang Football Club’ by checking out the art show at The Howler Brewery in Lang Lang featuring well know artists Shantelle Perry,  Kendra Heil, Kate Birrell, Susan Sutton, and others.

Almanac Art: ‘The Art of Football’ exhibition – opening night review

Kasey Symons was honoured to be at the opening night of ‘The Art of Football’ in Mildura, the latest exhibition featuring works of footy art curated by Bob Utber.

Almanac Interview: Citrus Bob Utber talks about his grandson Paddy Dangerfield

Congratulations to Patrick Dangerfield on his winning the Brownlow Medal. Here we re-publish this 2015 David Parker interview with much-loved Knacker Citrus Bob Utber – who has some insights into Paddy Dangerfield (his grandson).

Almanac Art: Citrus Bob Utber’s The Art of Footy Exhibition in Mildura

Find out about The Art of Football exhibition currently showing at The Art Vault in Mildura. Bob Utber has done a fantastic job bringing together a variety of brilliant artists, including a squad of Almanac cover artists.

Almanac Art: Calling all artists who would like to exhibit their (football) works in Mildura and the Riverland

Citrus Bob Utber is convening a major football art exhibition in Mildura. If you would like to be part of the exhibition here’s how to get involved. [This looks terrific – JTH]

The Ashes 2015 – Second Test, Day 3: Marsh makes it Australia’s day

The Australians worked away at the English resistance and Mitch Marsh did exactly what he was picked to do. Citrus Bob Utber reports from Lord’s.