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Never mind the cricket, here come the Socceroos!

Never mind the cricket, here come the Socceroos!

Jan. 27 | After the success of our two Arabic adventurers in bringing us their Asian Diary from the first week of the Asian Cup we were delighted to secure the services for one game only of Jon Lawrence, author of Astoldby,me. as well as being an ex-colleague,...

Ladies and Gentlemen, Please be standing for the Asian Cup Awards

Ladies and Gentlemen, Please be standing for the Asian Cup Awards

Jan. 16 | Fresh from returning from Doha, our reliable reporter Brian decided to condense a week’s fun in the desert into a few awards. So over to you Brian. Having now finished our trip to Qatar, we thought that in order to kill a few hours while waiting...

Day 7: Our work here is done

Day 7: Our work here is done

Jan. 14 | Day 7 and it is time for our intrepid duo to head back home after a week in the desert. But not before just one more game – and what a game too – Australia v South Korea. Over to you Brian. Our work here is nearly done. Today is the final...

Day 6: You can always rely on a Honda

Day 6: You can always rely on a Honda

Jan. 13 | While Dan and myself were doing our research for this trip, we both hunted around various bookshops (both actual shops and online) for guide books to the region, and in particular Doha & Qatar as a whole. I was quite surprised to find that there...

Day 5: Who needs one mascot when you can have five

Day 5: Who needs one mascot when you can have five

Jan. 12 | Our men in the desert are desperatly trying to find things to do apart from the football in Doha. But they are struggling. It’s got so bad they had started having flashbacks to previous football tournaments. There have been some interesting mascots...

Day 4: We built this city

Day 4: We built this city

Jan. 11 | Today we sent Brian and Dan out into the centre of Doha to find out exactly what there is to do….judge for yourself whether you could cope with a week here? Brave lads. Everywhere you look in Doha, there is construction work going on. A quick scan...

Day 3 – Strewth…The Aussies have won something

Day 3 – Strewth…The Aussies have won something

Jan. 10 | Our men in Doha, Dagenham Dan and Brian continue this adventures in Dogha. Words by Brian and photos from Dan.. The third day of our trip brings us to game three of our jaunt, and a chance to gloat. Today’s match sees Australia take on the might...

Day 2: Stoffers all over the world

Day 2: Stoffers all over the world

Jan. 9 | Day two saw us watch one of the pre-tournament favourites, Japan and their opening game against Jordan. This shouldn’t have been a bad game, as it is 2nd v 11th in the Asian rankings. However, if we take the world rankings into account, then it is 29th...

Day One: Doha Haha

Day One: Doha Haha

Jan. 8 | riginally, myself and Dan weren’t going to be here in Doha for the Asia Cup. Like many England fans, we wanted to be in South Africa last year for the World Cup. For Dan, it would have been a second global finals (after 2006), and my third (after 2002...