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Photos are now online of the 2026 Under 21's Muratti at Victoria Park, Guernsey U21's v Jersey U21's playing for the U21 Ambassadeur Bowl.

As a Guernseyman the 5-2 win by Jersey is not the result I was hoping for but credit has to be given to the second half performance by the visitors.

They were a different side after the half time break and clearly looked like the team that really wanted the win.

Here's the link to the photo gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 U21's MURATTI

When I opened my front door early on Sunday morning my instinct was to go straight back to bed.

You see, the thick fog that lay across the fields triggered a feeling of déjà vu. I was on my way to photograph a Guernsey Velo Club Road Race on their Reservoir circuit but I could recall this race being called off before due to fog and poor visibility.

But I was obliged to pop along... just in case the race was to go ahead.

However, of course, inevitably when I arrived at the start-line the riders were already packing up to leave! Race off!

Luckily I had a Plan B. I was also booked to move on after covering the Road Race. My next assignment was at Rocquaine for the first Duathlon race of the year... but would that also fall victim to the weather?

The only way to know was to drive down... through the fog!

Thankfully my early start to the day wasn't a complete waste of time as the Guernsey Triathlon Club officials judged the conditions safe along the coast road cycle route and it was a green light to go!

So with cameras at the ready I captured a gallery of action photos. They are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE FIRST DUATHLON OF 2026

How can a score-line of 7-2 give a slight sense of disappointment?

When Guernsey FC faced Crawley Down Gatwick at Victoria Park in front of the noisiest crowd so far, they really got the job done in the first half.

In fact after just five minutes they were already 2-0 up!

But, as happens so often, even at the highest level, it's hard to keep that high intensity going for a full ninety minutes.... but they did keep up the pressure for a memorable 45 minutes!

It was the second half that went a bit flat....

However the final score was fantastic. We cannot fault such a decisive result. The squad are really showing strength in depth with the next generation enjoying coming off the bench and gaining valuable experience for the future.

I've added a new gallery to my website. Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF GFC v CRAWLEY DOWN GATWICK

It's tough at the top. I photographed the Cornerstone Guernsey Basketball league game at Beau Sejour on Wednesday night and it was a tight game between top rivals.

Battling for dominance were Gravity and Savills. In an exciting climax it was Savills who just took the win by a single point!

I managed to capture a few photos of the action... but I have to be honest, I spent most of the time just being a spectator!

Click this link if you are interested in my photos:
CLICK TO VIEW GRAVITY v SAVILLS IN THE CORNERSTONE BASKETBALL LEAGUE

The Green Lionesses have hit a tough patch of form.

The side has been weakened by the absence of several key players leaving gaps across the pitch where a group of youngsters are facing visiting opposition and literally having to learn on the job.

To try and put a positive on the situation these junior players are gaining valuable experience and we hope that they are laying the foundations for the next few seasons.

Last Saturday proved to be a challenge for the GFC Women when AFC Varsity visited Victoria Park leaving, after producing a dominant performance, with their 1-4 win.

It's great to see that the Green Lionesses are still getting a good turnout of supporters who offer them lots of encouragement.

I think we all understand that we are in it for the 'long game' and sometimes you have to take a step back before re-grouping for another surge forward.

My Gallery of photos are now online. Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF GFC WOMEN v AFC VARSITY

Catching up with a couple of edits.

Photos of the Stranger Cup game between the Guernsey U18's v Bels have been added to the website. Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GUERNSEY U18's v BELS GALLERY

A terrific job was done by GFC on Saturday when they sent home Haywards Heath Town with their tails between their legs after being well beaten by our local lads!

The final score line of 3-1 could have been more... but I shouldn't be greedy, eh!

To make things even more enjoyable the game was played on a sunny afternoon and we all know what a pleasure that was after so many weeks of rain!

My Gallery of photos is now online if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW GFC v HAYWARDS HEATH TOWN

Amidst the scene of utter devastation the Guernsey Velo Club held ROUND 2 of the 2026 Ian Brown's MTB Cross Country Series on Sunday morning.

The storm force winds a few weeks ago have transformed the Guet leaving huge pine trees scattered as if a bomb had felled them.

A sad scene but one that the GVC took advantage of by building a challenging track around the obstacles.

As a photographer it actually made an interesting backdrop to some of my photos. This is a link to a new gallery on my website if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 2 OF THE 2026 GVC MTB XC SERIES

What an incredible two days of the Guernsey Rally... but a little bit wet too, eh!

I was out with dozens of other photographers trying to capture the action and keep my kit dry! The edit has started and It's a biggie!

Well done to everyone who made the event work so brilliantly. I spoke to dozens of spectators and residents along the Stages and didn't get one negative comment.

I think Guernsey has grown to LOVE Rallying! Mission accomplished.

I'll be adding my photos to the Rally Galleries on my website as the edit continues but just for now here are a few tasters.

Keep a check on my website for updates here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GUERNSEY RALLY GALLERIES

Any Sports event organised in February runs the risk of the weather playing a part in the results.

In fact it can be more serious than that... just take note of how many Inter-insulars have been cancelled due to the weather and travel problems. An example was the Jeremie Cup game on Sunday.

But then sometimes weather conditions play little or no role in the results... maybe even help a bit!

On Sunday I was out at L'Eree for the Richard Friedrich Imperial 10 Mile Road Run and athletes were presented with a fairly mild morning with quite a thick and patchy mist.

However the cool conditions perhaps a helped the 120 runners who lining up on the start-line?

Photographically the mist added atmosphere to some of my photos so I felt rewarded for my effort!

Here's a link to the Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE RICHARD FRIEDRICH IMPERIAL 10 MILE RUN

Hey GFC we love supporting you... in the same way that everyone loves a winner!

With Guernsey FC on a serious run of good results the Victoria Park stands are getting fuller with fans at every home game, so I'm clearly not alone in enjoying this moment.

Also there are positive noises coming from the bench. Even after a 7-3 win over Shoreham the mood in the team is that 'we must do better'. That is how all successful sportsmen talk and respond and this promises that more is still to come.

Sadly I was only able to enjoy the first half of the GFC v Shoreham game as I had to pop off to photograph a netball match!

But I still managed to capture some of the action. Click the link to view the Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GFC v SHOREHAM PHOTOS

We all love a good deal and I was pleased to get 'two for the price of one' last night whilst at Beau Sejour.

I arrived there to photograph the Guernsey Women's Basketball game between Pumas and Titans.

But this is where the deal just got better!

On the adjoining court there was an unusual Guernsey Netball Association game taking place.... unusual because it featured the Guernsey Men's netball team playing a visiting Women's side from the Royal Navy.

I was really surprised by the Guernsey Men's play, they were good, and they won decisively. The margin was wide enough that I don't need to state it here!

But the game represented what is great about Sport. There was friendship and respect on the court and everyone involved enjoyed themselves. A big thumbs up to the value that Sport brings to a healthy community.

Here are two links to the 'double deal'!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BASKETBALL - PUMAS v TITANS
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NETBALL - GUERNSEY MEN v ROYAL NAVY WOMEN

On Sunday the Green Lionesses played Shaftesbury at Victoria Park in the Southern Region Women's Division One.

Perhaps the Lionesses were nervous and under pressure before the game as their opponents were placed low in the league. A good result was expected by some supporters.

However as the game progressed it was clear that Shaftesbury was a decent side!

So against expectations the Lionesses had a real game on their hands and they proved how much they are improving with each game. They were strong all across the pitch, they kept their concentration when under pressure and came away with a valuable win!

As an add on to the result the whole squad will have grown in confidence in their abilities. Great work ladies.

My gallery of photos is now online. Click this link:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GREEN LIONESSES v SHAFTESBURY

The Guernsey Netball Association's Under 16 Panthers continued their journey playing in the Under 16 South Region League with two matches against Finchamptead over the weekend.

The visiting side proved to be tough opposition but our local girls fought hard and it was clear that the squad is benefiting from the wider competition. Every match builds their confidence and team play.

I only had a short time to spend down at St Sampson's High for the first match but I captured some of the action and there's now a gallery online if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GUERNSEY U16 PANTHERS v FINCHAMPSTEAD PHOTOS

What an incredible night at St Pierre Park Hotel for the Guernsey Dinner Boxing Club's February 'Boxing at the Park'.

The Guernsey team hosted a North of England Select team for ten well matched bouts.

With the return to the ring of a couple of local favourites the room was brimming with a crowd of enthusiastic supporters. The added noise and excitement made the event one of the best for a long time.

Every boxer left the ring with nothing left to give. This was the sport at its best.

I covered all ten bouts and, if you're interested, the galleries can be viewed by clicking this link:
CLICK TO VIEW THE FEBRUARY BOXING AT THE PARK

There's so much Sport played and organised in Guernsey that I feel the States often don't give as much support to Club's as they deserve.

However, thank goodness, there seems to be an endless supply of people who are prepared to give their time to making the multitude of Club events work... whatever the weather!

Sunday morning up at the motocross track is a good example of how the Guernsey Velo Club volunteers were up early to lay out the track for Round 1 of the Ian Brown's MTB XC Series. It was windy and muddy with heavy showers! Why do they suffer the discomforts to give others the chance to have fun?

I popped up to photograph the racing and the riders were very welcoming and remarkably they even seemed to enjoy the mud!

My photos are now online. Click the link to the gallery if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 1 OF THE GVC XC SERIES

Too many of my assignments this winter have been wet!

But I seem to be easily distracted from the discomfort if the action I'm photographing is good enough.

Last night at the Loveridge Cup Final the football, just about, kept me interested. There were good periods but the game was quite one-sided with Sylvans fully deserving their win over the North U21's.

I returned home wet and cold.... but I'll do it all again tomorrow if called out!

My pics are now online. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 LOVERIDBE CUP FINAL

Photos are online of the clash between Guernsey FC and Steyning Town at Victoria Park.

This was an important game for both teams as they were positioned in second and third place in the Southern Combination League.

The game didn't disappoint as it was packed with drama and action with the final result going to Guernsey FC with their 3-2 win!

Well done guys, you fought for every ball and fully deserved the significant result.
CLICK TO VIEW THE GFC v STEYNING TOWN PHOTOS

If I'm being honest, I wasn't particularly motivated last Friday when I headed to Victoria Park on the damp, rainy evening.

I was booked to photograph another Stranger Cup game and as I've covered many this season, this fact also dampened my own spirits.

However, I have to confess, the contest between the Guernsey Under 18's and Rovers soon made the effort of wrapping up in my waterproofs worth my while as the action on the pitch was terrific.

Rovers took a hard earned 4-3 win over the battling youngsters who came so close to getting the result.

It was a memorable night and a reminder that it's worth making an effort sometimes.

I've uploaded a new gallery featuring my photos:
CLICK TO VIEW STRANGER CUP - GUERNSEY U18 v ROVERS

This was my first visit of the year to photograph the Guernsey Netball Winter League at Les Varendes High School. The top-of-the-table clash was between Resolution IT Green v Specsavers Lightning Strike and it was the Greens who walked away with a decisive win.

I've added a new gallery featuring my shots. Click this link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW RES IT GREEN v LIGHTNING STRIKE PHOTOS