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Tom Winch

Tom Winch

West Ham season ticket sufferer and freelancer specialising in Dutch football and International minnows. Often found watching football from Brazil to Bhutan
21 posts
Senegal clinch second title after chaotic scenes
AFCON

Senegal clinch second title after chaotic scenes

public – 5 min read
For what the 2025 AFCON may have lacked in storylines and drama, it unravelled spectacularly in the space of 22…
Jan 19, 2026
Tom Winch Author Tom Winch
AFCON final set as hosts revel in penalty joy
AFCON Morocco

AFCON final set as hosts revel in penalty joy

public – 3 min read
Africa's two highest-ranked nations will compete in Sunday's showpiece final after both Morocco and Senegal advanced…
Jan 17, 2026
Tom Winch Author Tom Winch
From Prague to Preston: Upton Park was demolished for this
West Ham Premier League

From Prague to Preston: Upton Park was demolished for this

public – 5 min read
10 years ago, West Ham were embarking on their final season at the famous Boleyn Ground, where a team centred…
Jan 8, 2026
Tom Winch Author Tom Winch
No upsets, history makers and a government dissolving their own team: AFCON knockouts await
AFCON Mohamed Salah

No upsets, history makers and a government dissolving their own team: AFCON knockouts await

public – 2 min read
16 teams remain in the battle to be crowned African champions following the conclusion of the AFCON group stages in…
Jan 4, 2026
Tom Winch Author Tom Winch
West Ham 2-2 Brighton: A tale of three penalties on a tense night
West Ham Brighton Premier League

West Ham 2-2 Brighton: A tale of three penalties on a tense night

public – 5 min read
West Ham's latest chapter in their fight for survival saw them play out an entertaining 2-2 draw against…
Jan 4, 2026
Tom Winch Author Tom Winch
Iwobi stars as big hitters show no signs of slip ups: AFCON day three
AFCON Alex Iwobi

Iwobi stars as big hitters show no signs of slip ups: AFCON day three

public – 3 min read
Two assists from Alex Iwobi helped Nigeria kick off their African Cup of Nations campaign with three points in Morocco.…
Dec 28, 2025
Tom Winch Author Tom Winch
Morocco roar to victory as AFCON kicks off
AFCON

Morocco roar to victory as AFCON kicks off

public – 2 min read
The 2025 hosts began their campaign in style thanks to two second half goals - capped off by an outrageous…
Dec 23, 2025
Tom Winch Author Tom Winch
The 2025 AFCON team-by-team  guide - Part two: Cameroon in chaos and the holders curse
AFCON

The 2025 AFCON team-by-team guide - Part two: Cameroon in chaos and the holders curse

public – 13 min read
Group D: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana Senegal Manager: Pape Thiaw World Ranking: 19 Best AFCON Result: Champions (2021) Premiership…
Dec 22, 2025
Tom Winch Author Tom Winch
The 2025 AFCON team-by-team guide: Part one
AFCON Ivory Coast Mohamed Salah

The 2025 AFCON team-by-team guide: Part one

public – 12 min read
Africa's greatest tournament gets underway on 21st December, with Morocco hosting the 35th edition. Ivory Coast are the…
Dec 15, 2025
Tom Winch Author Tom Winch
Lowdown on Utrecht: Forest face Netherlands trip
FC Utrecht Nottingham Forest Europa League

Lowdown on Utrecht: Forest face Netherlands trip

public – 4 min read
Nottingham Forest continue their Europa League adventures with a trip to Utrecht this week, with Sean Dyche’s men occupying…
Dec 11, 2025
Tom Winch Author Tom Winch
Mighty Magassa salvages crucial point at Old Trafford
West Ham Manchester United Premier League

Mighty Magassa salvages crucial point at Old Trafford

public – 3 min read
It wasn't free-flowing, it wasn't tiki-taka. It wasn't even quality at times against a…
Dec 9, 2025
Tom Winch Author Tom Winch
An abandonment in Amsterdam and Parrott’s panenka pain: Eredivisie matchday 14
Eredivisie Ajax

An abandonment in Amsterdam and Parrott’s panenka pain: Eredivisie matchday 14

public – 2 min read
Crazy scenes at the Johan Cruijff Arena led to Ajax’s clash with FC Groningen being abandoned in the early…
Dec 4, 2025
Tom Winch Author Tom Winch

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