twofootedtackle.com

twofootedtackle.com is now closed. After almost four years I’ve decided to put the old place out of its misery with a swift bullet to the head and move on to something new. I have no genuine sadness about this; I am genuinely excited about the project that is replacing it (more on that soon) and I think the timing is right.

I’ll say at the outset that the TFT Podcast is going to continue as it is. It still feels relevant and, above all, it’s still a highlight for me every fortnight. I think and hope that the other regulars involved feel the same way because otherwise you’re just going to have to put up with my solo witterings.

For now, all URLs, RSS feeds, iTunes feeds etc. will remain as they are for the podcast.

The blog is done, however. I started it in January 2008 and over the years have enjoyed working on it. It’s opened doors, created lasting real-world friendships. My enthusiasm for it has gone, but - as I said - I see this as an opportunity to try something new (or rather revive something old - more on that soon too) and I couldn’t be happier about it. As they say in football, I’m buzzing.

Some quick thanks, then, before I change my Twitter name and kick this place into the abyss. Firstly, to my co-editor Gary Andrews, who’s not only taken the edge off the huge amount of work it takes to run this kind of site, but also essentially gave it an extra year by talking me off the edge a few times before. And thanks to the many writers who’ve contributed brilliant work to the site - particularly since last year’s rebuild by the brilliant Roger Chasteauneuf and Gerard Harvey - headed by Ryan Keaney. Every word from every author has been appreciated.

So there you have it. It is what it is. Bring on the future.

Chris Nee