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In the post today received. Small Wars by Sadie Jones as part of a RISI swap.

Go for 4th place Sedge...you can all do it. No outcome yet about the coach situation discussed above. We thought he was actually coming along to apologise to the boys tonight but something else happened, he did turn up but Andy was busy talking to someone and didn't see him. He then left in his car and came back at end of training picked up his two boys and had to rush off. Texts have been going back and forward again and Andy has given him 3 options to consider. They have a game on Thursday which he may be at, not ideal time to try and resolve the situation but it is making this situation very uncomfortable. See what happens either before/after the game

Nice to hear you found another good read/author to share with us Hayley. So far your recommendations have been spot on Have now started 'The Postmistress' by Sarah Blake again which I had dipped in to before but put aside, so am going to give it another go.

Maybe the weather was in your favour Sedge...lol. Good 3pts there for you too...go the boys. Windy this morning here, again. Still making conditions difficult to play in and another 7-0 defeat for U'15's but they did play well. The opposition are lying 2nd in league and will probably get promoted to the 'A' leagues next season. Andy had a prematch word with them about the 'certain' comment made on Facebook this week. A few of they guys did say they seen it but hadn't known what to say. He told them to totally disregard it and to not let anyone tell them that they are never good enough to play footie and that the post was totally inappropriate. Also to reassure them he is not giving up on them despite the rough season they have had, these things happen to the best of teams etc. If any of them had told their parents about it and they wanted to speak to him about it to get in touch. One guy, who is quite a character, said he almost left a comment telling him where to go in no uncertain terms, but fortunately didn't. Andy received a text from the coach saying he probably wouldn't manage along to the game after his work, heading home with supposed 'man flu', but to wish the guys a good game! Yeh, right!!! Now we will see what happens on Tuesday night at training.

Thanks Sedge and I have to say I am quite proud of my boy and his attitude to coaching and encouraging etc. They are taught in the footie level badges they take that it is not all about winning that matters and this is his ethos in coaching, 'go out and do the best you can that is all I am asking you and try to take on board coaching tips etc'. He came through some tough times when he was at that age and dropped from a team that all they wanted was glory. He went to a team that was just starting up and he flourished first year he was there being top scorer, but the team were never at the top....a bonus when they did win games. He stayed loyal to his team too and then was scouted for amateur when the age groups ran out. He is also loyal to his U'15's and would never turn away a boy that wanted to train/join them, would always give them a chance, not always being able to sign them, but more that welcome to train with them. Hope the 4th spot or above can be achieved Sedge. Be a great season if you can hold on to that. Andy & Glendale lost 4-1 today. I have to say they looked tired today and it was a bit of a boring game to watch. He is shattered this week, playing, coaching etc. See how tomorrow U'15's get on (plus the coaches banter!)

At last, finished 'The Memory Stones' ~ Kate O'Riordan, bit of a struggle to get to the end.

'The Memory Stones' by Kate O'Riordan Review Here I picked up this book at our local Bookcrossing meetup in 2009. Have had it on my shelf for quite a while, so thought I should read and get it moved on.

'The Memory Stones' by Kate O'Riordan Not quite sure why I didn't give up on this one as it wasn't rivetting reading I have to say. However it was well written. Nell left rural Ireland at 16 to have a baby. She never returned until 30yrs later, from her life in Paris after a phone call from concerned neighbours to say they were worried about goings on at her daughters home. She decides to return, but what kept her away for so long? On return she she finds her daughter and family living in a mess of a house, with her partner Nick, laid up in bed with supposed ME. Her grandaughter wasting away and very thin and taking care of hoards of cats. They run a pub, which is the only thing that is kept in reasonable shape, helped out by a stranger Adam who lives in a caravan on their land. Nell has her suspicions about him and the truth unravels. Nell has to work to mend the relationship with her daughter Ali and explain the history of her departure and reconsiliation is achieved. 3/5

Fantastic Sedge...go the boys Hope they manage to hang on to players and for for a title next season. That would be brilliant. Andy is very good about it all to be honest with the U'15's. Obviously gets frustrated with them but trys to comment on where they are going wrong and room for improvement etc and gets them to try other things. Unlike one of the other coaches, who had a rant last night via/facebook and texting Andy. Was a bit out of character, but basically saying that some of the boys need to take a look at themselves and ask if they actually want to play football. Andy was gobsmacked and told him to retract the post (fortunatelly it is on a private group, but all the boys have access to it for updates for team/fixture etc. and reckon some of them had viewed it. Poor guys they are only 14 and still playing boys footie not flaming juniors etc. Texts went on for quite a while oing on about how he is fed up with no wins, nobody listens to his input etc . I could go on about more but you get the jist of it. He may/may not be at Sunday game, which in a way would be quite good for Andy and other coach to have a chance to chat to the boys prematch. Almost worth a mention to Child Protection Officer of the club, as it is almost like emotional abuse and some of these young guys could take it to heart. Glad he has the sense to nip it in the bud. See what Sunday brings...watch this space. So far he hasn't heard from the guy, he was supposed to phone Andy tonight to discuss teamlines, as per normal before the match.

I have been to three lots of footie this week, Tues, Wed, and tonight and not one win amongst them. Tues, Andy had his Cults primary school game he has been help coach, 1/4 final but were binned 13-2 by a team who should go on an win something. Last night he was playing with Glendale, beat 3-0 in horrible cold and wet conditions. U'15's tonight and were unlucky (due to their own lack of taking chances (again) ) not to get a draw and beaten 5-3. Every night has been very windy and made conditions difficult to play anything in the air. Tomorrow...hoorah no footie and a break, he needs it too as took an ankle knock last night, so better rest up for Saturday. Only hubby has his weekly fix of 5-a-side though tomorrow. Did you make that 4th place tonight Sedge?

I hope you enjoy Girl with a Pearl Earring.

Me Before You....is a very good read.

So glad Peaches was a good read, on that is on my wishlist.

OMG....is anyone else foloowing Neighbours just now.....

Andy and Glendale had a match last night that we didn't go to. Apparently was their best game this season, coming back twice from 2 goals down to come away with a 4-4 draw. He set a goal up, scored one and took a penalty to equalise the final 4-4 result. Another game tomorrow night, so hoping they can come away with more points!

Do you think he would share it...

Every second year one of our local churches have a huge mega book sale in aid of Christian Aid and it goes on for a week. My friend and I always visit, but it does add to the TBR pile quite a lot but a great place to go browse. Great for looking for books from your wishlist and so satisfying if you come across something your have really been looking for.

Seem to have been reading The Memory Stones forever

I saw this being read by chaliepud on Goodreads today and it did sound lovely. Adding to wishlist thingy.

A little of what you fancy is OK now and again, and a simple, easy, predictable read can sometimes just fit the bill.

That is the book that helped me through a sad time after mum died. Also Tuesdays with Morrie and For One more Day. All his books have a certain something about them that hits a chord with me.

Good result for you guys then. Wish could say the same for Andy and Glendale. He was itching to get back to footie, having missed 4 games being away in the the Big Apple (but had a blast). All was going well when the equalised to 1-1, Andy crossed in a ball and was headed in to the goal, but then disallowed, ref knows why, was nothing obvious to us spectators. Then is all went wrong and beaten 5-1. U'15's game tomorrow, they haven't played in two weeks, so watch this space. ***** U'15's played better today. Team they were playing beat them 11-1 last time, today it was only 4-2. They so nearly had a 3-3 draw!

Waiting patiently for my eldest to return from his trip to New York with his mates. Cookies freshly baked for his return.