Yes yes yes, before the complaining beings, yes, this blog hasn’t been updated in a long while, but I do have a wonderful excuse for that, and then a truthful reason. But with the start of the new year (final year shouldn’t that be?), it time to get back into the habit of writing a blog (if I can).

The summer has treated me well, no real upheval in my personal life, but a couple professionally. I spent two weeks on work experience at Setanta Sports News (channel no. 418 on Sky (everyone gets it!), and something on virgin media). During this time, I worked on production desk and planning desk. Now, I won’t go too far into what happened (for reasons you will see fit soon), but it was a fantastic experience, certainly sharpened me up for the new year.

So much so that I am now freelancing for Setanta Sports News (I thank you for the congratulations that will no doubt come in the next few days). I’m mainly doing the Saturday shifts, but may be making appearances at other times. And as a treat, I was given the delights of Bordeaux v. St Etienne as my first task. I had no sour GRAPES about doing this, didn’t WINE, actually felt quite BUBBLY about doing it, and by the end, I was POPPING CORKS in celebration, etc. etc.

So, what can we expect from the blog this year, apart from the usual spelling and gramatical errors? Well, Both Sides of the Pond still promises to link American Sports to the British market (and please, no talking about suspensions, or I will go all Dave Simms on you!).

But also, you get to read the wide-eyed view on the world in general. Will we hear more from Britain’s Girl of 2007? I certainly hope so, she made a come back over the summer, alongside her partner in crime. Maybe, we might get to hear from her again.

As a result, the blog will have regular features. Each Tuesday and Thursday, there will be an update (of sorts).

Tuesday’s should see the development of ‘Ice Hockey View’, a short, audio show regarding the world of British Ice Hockey. Results, News, Opinions, what more could you want (not to have to listen to it?!)

Friday, a blog entitled ‘Friday Night Fire’. These will include my satirical outlook on the week that was. The reviewers are all ready clambering over the early releases.

 ’Imagine Mock the Week, cross it with Have I Got News For You…take out all the comedy, and that’s Friday Night Fire’ The Guardian

‘I loved it…personally keeping my appearance out in the mass media market’. Maddie McCann (speaking through Doris Stokes)

‘It’s quite safe to say that what he knows about the world, would fit up a gnat’s arse’. Kelvin MacKenzie.

Basically, this blog will be the place to be (apart from the pub).