Alonso Fan Club At The Sportsman

“Alonso, I don’t like him  – He’s a mardy t**t” Rather than talk about Lukas Jutkiewicz’s injury time equaliser to earn Birmingham a point against big spending Charlton, I thought I’d kick off with the minority sport of F1. Actually, I probably should just mention Blues’ point, as it will probably leave them safe for…

Nectar In (Kings) Newton

Two days have passed since  my last blog and it has been a ‘bumper weekend’ of sport, as Dickie Davis would have said on World of Sport. I can’t believe that finished as long ago as 1985, but they’d have been delighted with the offerings on show. West Bromwich Dartmouth edged out England by four…

Cask Renaissance Continues In Sawley

As the cask renaissance continues apace, I bring you even more shock news of a decent half of Doom Bar That is correct, confirming what Martin reported in his blog  –read it here – that even your ubiquitous Doom Bar is now on fire. Oft maligned, Sharp’s biggest seller is still the ‘go to pint’…

Normal Service Is Resumed In Sawley

Today was the day I feel as though normal service was resumed in the pub world. The signs were all there…Birmingham City not wining for ten games of the season draws to a close… England struggling to reach 204 against West Bromwich Dartmouth Indies… Birmingham City replacing their manager with four games remaining in order…