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Running Free

As most of you will know I love writing. I find it fairly easy, to be honest. It doesn't worry me if it is business, sport reporting, interviews or book writing, it seems to flow nicely. However, there is an aspect of my writing that must improve. If I had a report card it would be a D+. I am, of course, talking about poetry. I need to improve my poetic skills! Inspired by my good friend and great poet (Nes), I have decided its time to see if I can conquer my Achilles heel (no pun intended to myself). So here goes: Running Free Running, chasing dreams, chasing my future Sunshine all around, smiles, flowers blooming Grey clouds close in, pressing down and suffocating Can’t move, unable to chase the future The sun rises again, movement is slow the future is near The world turns round and round, again

Why I became a MYFC Member and proud to be one!

The following is a blog of mine that has been posted on the "up the fleet" blog.... The first time I heard about MYFC was on a Friday night after a drinking session with friends in Sydney. Friday night drinks had become a ritual and it is a good way to catch up with friends and get ready for the weekend. This evening I picked up a free newspaper to keep me occupied during my 30 minute train journey home. This newspaper was full of the usual dross when I came across an interesting article. Apparently an organisation called My Football Club were going to take over ownership of what is now Ebbsfleet United. My heart skipped a beat. Being from Kent I had been to see the Fleet on numerous occasions over the years and certainly had a soft spot for them. I even pestered a friend of mine to send me a video of the Aston Villa FA Cup game! I knew I wanted to be a part of this venture. Would I be too late to become a member? I had to find out! I remember getting off the train and litera