I'm really sorry...

...to all my readers who couldn't give a monkey's about football. But...

Here we go, the new football season has started. The last kick of a football of any consequence was on 27th July in Basel, when Chloe Kelly scored the winning penalty against Spain to win the women's Euros 2025. Great joy in the Whitstable household. Since then just...dreary summer. But this weekend we're back.

Ipswich Town started their promotion challenge on Friday with a very lucky 95th minute equaliser against newcomers (but for me predicted challengers) Birmingham City. Exactly the same minute in which Charlton Athletic got a deserved winner in their Championship debut the following day. We can't wait for the big match between the two on April 22nd at the Valley.

Yesterday title-chasing Arsenal won their final pre-season friendly at the Emirates, showing off their new signings. There are apparently other teams involved in all these competitions but you shouldn't expect me to refer to them too often. At the other end of the scale (no offence), Whitstable Town begin the defence of their FA Vase title on 8th November.

So much to look forward to....roll on those dark winter nights.

If you want me to feature your team this season, post a comment below.