In 2007 I went to 39 matches. That's what prompted me to go for 40+ live matches in 2008. The target of Fifty was reached on the 1st November (Manchester United 4 Hull City 3 - an excellent match). It's was easily achievable as I live in a region with lots of football teams. It helps having a season ticket to Old Trafford. Then there is the interest in United's Reserve side, and following FC United in the Unibond Leagues and Cups. By the summer break I reached 25 games without ruining my social life. So from the big match atmosphere down to the friendly atmosphere of non-league it's been fun. There will come a day when I can't go to live matches so make the most of it whilst you can. Carrying on now until December.

Teams seen:
Aalborg Boldspilklub, Altrincham (2), Arsenal (2), Ashton United, Aston Villa, AVRO, Bamber Bridge (2), FC Barcelona, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, Bolton Wanderers (2), Bolton Wanderers Reserves, Boston United, Brigg Town, Bury FC Reserves, Buxton, Cammell Laird, Celtic, Congleton Town, Espanyol, FC United of Manchester (15), Hull City, Juventus, Lancaster City, Liverpool, Maine Road FC (2), Manchester City, Manchester United (30), Manchester United Reserves (3), Marine, Matlock Town, Mellor, Middlesboro (2), Morecambe Royals, Newcastle United (2), Olympique Lyonnais, Portsmouth (2), Queen's Park Rangers, Radcliffe Borough (2), AS Roma, Rossendale United, Runcorn Linnets, Salford City, Salisbury City, Stand Athletic, Stocksbridge Park Steels, Stoke City, South Manchester, Sunderland, Tottenham Hotspur, Trafford (4), Villarreal, West Didsbury & Chorlton (3), West Bromwich Albion, West Ham United (2), Whalley Range, Woodley Sports, Worksop Town, Wythenshawe Town. - this really needs a spreadsheet.

Grounds visited :
Old Trafford (Manchester United) 30; Gigg Lane (Bury) 11; Shawe View (Trafford) 4; Moss Lane (Altrincham) 3; Brantingham Road (Maine Road) 2; Woodley Sports, Buxton, Chorlton Sports & Social (game #43); Curzon Stadium (game #21); Kings Road (Whalley Range), Hurst Cross (Ashton United) all once.

Some of the teams I'd like to see:
Arsenal Ladies 'cos they always win, Ebbsfleet United owned by the internet generation, Genoa CFC the oldest team in Italy, Sheffield FC - the world's oldest club, and any team from South America...and many more including Timperley Bigshorts, Red Star Belgrade, and Yeovil Town. Just like the names.

Three aims achieved this year:
Went to Buxton FC the highest ground in Britain, watched Manchester United Reserves now that Ole is in charge. Seen the fans owned club Runcorn Linnets - what a good name.