Author Archives: Buckram
About Buckram
Plucked from obscurity by Fústar. Handed a pen, expense account, and a one-way ticket to Vienna, with the order, "Go to Austria and report back on the explosion of the beautiful game upon the musical capital of Europe." Buckram - put everything on hold and did as he was told.Goodnight and Good Luck
Well, as they say in football-speak, the fairy tale is over for this year. A well struck, direct, no-messing-at-all free-kick from Mr Ballack (one might even call it efficient in its execution) ruthlessly put an end to Austrian dreams, and… continue reading »
Eis of the Tiger
[In the third of his communiques from the Austrian capital our wandering scribe 'Buckram' walks among a shocked Viennese populace, looking for answers - Ed.] After a surprising performance in their opening match (which sadly didn’t yield the rewards the… continue reading »
Fanzones and Giant Swedes
[As the 2008 "EuroKickFest" (finally) prepares to get cracking, our spy in Wien is feeling a wee bit peckish. Mind on the job, please. Ed.] Mmmm, a matter of days into my exercise, and I am actually thinking of turning… continue reading »
Blown away? – Not on my Watch
["Our Man in Österreich" (the enigmatic Buckram) brings us his first report from the spiritual home of football - Vienna! Enjoy. Ed.] Wien, I have arrived. Going under the guise of a man who has entered the Austrian capital with… continue reading »
