(Experiences and photos from 2019 - 2021) This piece is quite different compared to what I usually produce but, I’m hoping that it’ll get a good response from football fans across the UK and Spain, along with being useful for everyone. I’ll be taking an in-depth look at the city and football grounds of Marbella, … Continue reading Groundhopper Guide: Marbella
The light side of Lisbon
(4th - 8th January 2025) The country of Portugal has somehow eluded me. This is a surprising fact given that I have previously spent an extended period of time in southern Spain, firstly holidaying throughout 2019, before residing with family in the Costa Del Sol during the Covid-19 pandemic between 2020 and 2021. Even though … Continue reading The light side of Lisbon
To Hel and back again
(25th - 30th April 2024) What follows is the tale of a journey that was 6 years in the making, my 5th solo trip abroad, and without a doubt my most ambitious adventure that I've organised alone. Firstly, I'd like to take a step back in time to where this all began. In May 2018, … Continue reading To Hel and back again
Anywhere but home
Originally written in early 2022. 2021 was a year of change for me. There were highs, and certainly there were lows, although all things considered I was very glad to have left the year in a better place mentally, physically, and financially, than when I started. I try to avoid putting too much of my … Continue reading Anywhere but home
A look back to the past: Glasgow & Greenock
(23rd - 26th March 2018) Between 2017 and 2018, I was determined to explore more of the United Kingdom, following on from a string of successful foreign jaunts in the preceding years. I had recently completed my university degree, so with having money coming in, and the flexibility to book time off work, it made … Continue reading A look back to the past: Glasgow & Greenock
A Rugby-Football Union
(15th September 2021) This was my first chance to watch a game for what seemed like an age, a very busy schedule of event work over the summer meant that I was unable to be standing beside a football pitch since pre-season, but I knew that it’d be worth the wait when I could finally … Continue reading A Rugby-Football Union
The L79 Groundhop
(20th - 21st March 2021) Football with fans in attendance was well and truly back in this part of Spain by the third weekend of March and, I thought that it was about time I made a real effort to watch as many matches as possible over this particular weekend. Spanish football is known for … Continue reading The L79 Groundhop
Los ultimos dias
(28th March & 1st April 2021) Without knowing it beforehand, this was the start of the final week of my stay in southern Spain, as we left earlier than anticipated due to having some unexpected news in the family. Looking back on my time away, I have no regrets and I’m very glad that me … Continue reading Los ultimos dias
The hometown club: Football Weekends
(7th March 2021) On a gloomy Sunday morning in March, I woke up feeling surprisingly refreshed after a busy few days and was eagerly awaiting the opportunity to head to a football match again. This would only be my second game in the last 2 months, due to the local Covid restrictions which meant that … Continue reading The hometown club: Football Weekends
¡Vamos Atlético!
(6th & 13th March 2021) Following on from one of my previous articles, “The Art of Football” (https://adayinthelifeofafootballtherapist.sport.blog/2021/02/27/the-art-of-football/), which reported on a double-header of football matches I watched in December, I’d once again be visiting two of the lesser-known clubs in Marbella over consecutive Saturdays in early March. This was a little different to previously … Continue reading ¡Vamos Atlético!
The Travelling Therapist 