Category Archives: Sport

Back To Square One At Leicester As Pearson Returns

Three weeks ago I woke up to the news that Sven Goran-Eriksson had been sacked by Leicester which, despite our inconsistent form, was quite a shock. Personally I’ve always been a big fan of the Swede but whether he’s suited … Continue reading

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iPod Docking Station

My iPod is nearly six years old but only recently did I purchase a docking station for it. I’ve never really felt the need for one as I usually just listen on the computer or headphones but with the former on its … Continue reading

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Get Your Kits Out For The Lads!

The above photo of Leicester’s Japan player Yuki Abe in the new shirt appeared on the official club site today. According to them the new design takes a “classic, retro style with a modern twist” which sounds like your typical … Continue reading

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Leicester Fightback On Boxing Day

When I booked my ticket to fly back to the UK this Christmas I have to say that I wasn’t planning to actually see Leicester City play due to other commitments. However, when my mate asked if I wanted to … Continue reading

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My 1st Time To Attend Japan’s No. 1 International Women’s Tennis Tournament

Hoping to see the likes of Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, I went to the Ariake Coliseum (a real cr*p name I know!) in Odaiba on the 1st of this month to see the ladies semi-finals of the Toray Pan … Continue reading

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Euro Trip 2010 Pt V: Milan (Italy)

The only reason I actually stopped in Milan was to see the San Siro Stadium; the home of Milan and Inter. Getting there wasn’t exactly plain sailing though as the train line which runs to that area was having work … Continue reading

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Euro Trip 2010 Pt III: Home Of FIFA

On the morning I left Zurich for Liechtenstein I went to the home of FIFA which I hadn’t expected to as I thought it was further out of the city. The home of the world’s governing body of football is located near … Continue reading

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Tokyo Fox’s World Cup 2010 Overview

So after four weeks the final whistle has blown on the World Cup and now my life can hopefully return to as normal as possible meaning no more split sleeping shifts, sleep deprivation or catching 40 winks in between lessons. On … Continue reading

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Hugo In Tokyo Pt I – The World Cup

My friend Hugo arrived from Sweden on June 19th with a promise of spending my week off with him sightseeing, drinking and watching the World Cup. The former part can be seen in more detail in the next couple of … Continue reading

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Leicester Pay The Penalty

The end of season play-offs have a reputation for providing some of the most exciting drama in the football season and this year was no exception. Sadly, for us Leicester fans we came out on the wrong side of such … Continue reading

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