Category Archives: soccer

Premiership Soccer league Begins!

Posted on September 11, 2020 by irishroverpei

I have waited so long for this special day. The beginning of the 2020-21 Soccer league kicks off first thing tomorrow morning (Saturday) at 8.30am with Arsenal facing Fulham . Then more games to follow. You will find me glued … Continue reading →

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.Reminiscence of an Octogenarian.

Posted on June 29, 2020 by irishroverpei

On these pleasant warm summer days my thoughts drift back through my life. Things like, would I do that over again, or what if I had done this instead of that. We all have similar thoughts from time to time. … Continue reading →

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Arsenal football team quarantined!

Posted on March 12, 2020 by irishroverpei

I think it was just a matter of time before the world of football (soccer) was affected by covid 19. Arsenal played in Greece a couple of weeks ago, and just recently the director of the Greek team has tested … Continue reading →

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A Great Start to the New Year

Posted on January 2, 2020 by irishroverpei

I haven’t blogged about Arsenal this season, their performance has been mediocre for the most part.. However this is the New Year of 2020 and things might be looking up. We have a new manager, players are more dedicated, and … Continue reading →

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Soccer and Quilts?

Posted on August 12, 2019 by irishroverpei

When I read Joan’s post regarding her beautiful quilt and the deep and loving sentiment it represented, it got me thinking. I too, have received a beautiful quilt from so many cherished friends. Sometimes we tend to forget the important … Continue reading →

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Female Soccer on PEI?????

Posted on June 24, 2019 by irishroverpei

I glanced at an article in todays Guardian regarding the PEI Sports Hall of Fame. I have to say I was very disappointed to find only one member of the soccer sport as an inductee. Tom Wallis, he was indeed … Continue reading →

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Shame at the Womens World Cup.

Posted on June 13, 2019 by irishroverpei

I started coaching girls soccer in 1975, a time before the present World cup women were not yet born or old enough to play. My girls team were always a joy to work with, they were polite and respectfully. They … Continue reading →

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The Good Old Hockey Game?

Posted on April 15, 2019 by irishroverpei

Danger! might upset Hockey Fans. This will be a risky blog, I’m sure to get some angry responses, angry being the key word. When I arrived in Canada in 1964 I attempted to have hockey replace my favourite sport of … Continue reading →

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The Arsenal Situation???

Posted on October 16, 2017 by irishroverpei

On Saturday 14th October 2017, Arsenal played another dreadful game of football and lost 2-1 to Watford. It shouldn’t have happened and the fans are on the war path again. Once more we hear the cries calling to fire Wenger, … Continue reading →

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Its Back!!!!

Posted on August 12, 2017 by irishroverpei

Friday 11th August 2017 saw the kick off of the new Premier League. Arsenal started with a win over Leicester City in a seven goal thriller! 4-3. Today will see several more first games played. No time for a large … Continue reading →

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