Barry Edge blog
Barry Edge entertains with his memoirs of days gone by and his reflections on OVF forum incidents.
From SK Høken With Love
Little did Runar Skrøvset realise that a chance conversation with a gentleman named Pål would make the pages of onevalefan. But that is exactly what has happened and Barry tells us that as long as his mental faculties permit he will never forget the story.
Alpine Wind
Yesterday Barry told us a story about the one that got away – a horse that is. Today’s story also includes a horse. But this time the ending is very different indeed.
Jungle Boy
This story from Barry is about his local Australian Rules football team, a fundraising event, and an unusual door prize in a raffle. One thing’s for sure, this memoir is in stark contrast to the one posted yesterday which talked about terrorism and violence.
Violence, violence everywhere
It was Stone Valiant’s ovf Forum post (8.22pm 11th September) where he stated… “My second moment of disgust was seeing a bunch of youths amongst the police having a laugh about it.”…that prompted Barry to put fingers to keyboard.
G'day Tim Foyel
Exiled Valiant Barry Edge lives in Perth, Western Australia. In his latest missive from ‘Downunder you’ll find a string of delicious twists of irony – all in the name of sharing a little humour of course.
Marathon Runner – A Personal Journey
It seems our favourite Aussie is a tad disappointed with the way certain media have chosen to pillory Paula Radcliffe’s Athens’ agony saying they do not understand the personal journey taken by Marathon runners toward achieving their goals.
Anywhere and Nowhere – A Potteries Man 'Downunder
Exiled Valiant Barry Edge lives in Perth Western Australia and is a regular columnist for onevalefan. His latest article beggers belief. But he assures us it is true.
He Knew I Wasn't Santa
Forty plus kids, a magician, badly dressed ‘Disney characters, lots of food and drinks, and Barry was Santa Claus.
Two of Us; One of Them
In this memoir Barry tells us about a work college who would drone on about Liverpool FC until, that is, the day he revealed he was a true blue Valiant…
Coincidence
Barry wants to know how many of us have ever sensed that spooky feeling of coincidence. You know the stuff: occupying the same place or position; the same space or time; the same name or history; and so on.
Rough Justice
Rugby Union Football, party-goers, bikies with baseball bats and a vicious attack in retaliation. This is a different story from the keyboard of Aussie Rules.
Ham and eggs
The 1962 Empire Games in Perth, Western Australia; an Englishman winning the marathon; hillbillies ‘Downunder; and a meal that left Barry retching.
Stranger in the night
Barry’s days as a youth leader in Western Australia have yielded some interesting stories for onevalefan. But his one takes some beating.
The Little Old Lady with the Zimmer Frame
Barry says he was on his lunch hour when he decided to go to the bank to organise an international money order for the Valiants match sponsorship against Blackpool.
May 6, 1954
Barry says that this day in history remains indelible on his psyche for several reasons. He says it was a time in his youth when human endurance seemed to ignore the logic of gravity and sensibility and where, as we were later informed by Captain Kirk in StarTrek, they were prepared to go where no […]
Slap Bang on my Backside
She wasn’t really a Port Vale fan and their boy/girl friendship was, to say the least, short lived – surviving only until he met a girl from Bentilee. That’s right folks, it’s another memoir from Barry.
My Mate, Watford and a Spatchcock
This is another of Barry’s memoirs that beggars belief. But our true blue Valiant from ‘Downunder’ has often said that truth is far stranger than fiction.
Thirty-one Days, Twelve Games & Easter
It all connects for Barry; the 27th March, those thirty-one days, the twelve games played and Easter.
Colombo fort
Barry tells us he was going to put his latest memoir on onevalefan’s front page last Thursday. But as we all now know February 12, 2004 proved to be a huge Red Letter Day with the changing of managers – Brian saying goodbye to us whilst we, in turn, welcomed Martin to the helm. Since […]
My Dad's Banjo
With a blank weekend for Port Vale we’ve uploaded two fun features to take your mind off the football – Battleships and Concentration. But if it’s a quiet read you’re looking for Barry’s latest memoir may do the trick. Ostensibly it’s a story about his mum with the very important ‘ingredient’ of his dad’s banjo.
Desert Dunnies, Redback Spiders & Willy Willies
Our favourite Aussie shares some fascinating stories and memoirs with ovf. This one is no exception. It’s a long read. But worth it.
A Bo-Peep Around Vale Park
Exiled Valiant Barry Edge lives in Perth, Western Australia and is a regular columnist for onevalefan. The recent Port Vale Open Day, plus guided tours, reminded Barry of the time he was given a personal bo-peep in and around the ‘Wembley of the North’. Shall we just say that this is a story with a […]
A Thirty Minute Time-Out
Barry is taking a break for thirty minutes to enjoy a cup of tea. Yes Barry, pull the other one. A nice glass of red wine perhaps.
All things change
Barry Edge is an exiled Valiant living in Western Australia. In this, his latest memo from ‘Downunder, he begs the question whether soccer’s modern day changes are for the better.
Blarney Castle
Barry’s taking another one of his ‘Thirty minute Time-outs’. He says it’s either that or he’ll be found running and screaming into the arms of the nearest straightjacket.