I made a trip to Ipswich on March 4th, 2022 to bid farewell to my good friend Watty, who was preparing to embark on a new adventure in Dubai the following week. The significance of the date remains etched in my memory as it coincided…
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Dec152021
I was christened Jamie, but I’ve been called many different things over the years. Most have been non complimentary, and the majority have had some version of the word FAT in them or a synonym of some kind. Fatty, porky, chunky, lardy, chubby, blubber guts,…
Feb022019
Written on February 2nd 2019 – Before Watty got the sack The saying “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face” seems fitting for my relationship with Felixstowe & Walton Football Club, although it’s not the most eloquent of sayings. My reasons for disliking…
Oct092018
A brief history of my life with websites Verso’s Websites I’ve been involved with websites since the mid to late 1990s, specifically during my time writing for Walton United prior to their merger with Felixstowe Town, which sparked controversy. Using the pseudonym The Inner Thigh,…
Nov052017
What exactly do we recollect when we reminisce about our childhood? Is it authentic experiences or recollections that have been recounted by others? In this article, I aim to share some of my earliest memories and shed light on my upbringing during the 70s and…
Nov052016
Causton Hawks v Colneis @ Colneis circa 1979 My official debut with the Causton Hawks, a team formed for boys lacking natural football talent. The Walton Colts was the team where you’d find all the good players. Being the 5th or 6th option for the…
Dec062014
In early 1997, I resided with my father in a council bungalow located in Trimley. During an October Saturday, I was asked to run a music quiz for Walton United Football Club. I convinced my supervisor to let me to leave work a few hours….
Nov092014
Believe it or not, I used to hold a world record. Despite my lack of noteworthy accomplishments, I managed to achieve greatness in one area. You may be wondering what exactly I was able to excel at, and it’s likely that some of you are…
Feb022013
This is the eulogy I wrote for my father’s funeral which took place on Monday 14th January 2012Terence James Versey My father, Terry, or TV as I’ll refer to him for the rest of the eulogy, was the first born of Francis and Mary Versey…