Kellie Maloney: Millwall, Farense, and Football Glory
Ah, Kellie Maloney, the fearless fan who’s got two teams on her heart and probably a few in her hair as well! In her latest documentary, Knock Out Blonde, she reveals her journey as a lifelong Millwall supporter while sporting a season ticket for Portuguese side SC Farense. Now that’s what I call dual loyalties—truly the football equivalent of having your cake and eating it too! Pero, there’s a twist; it seems she likes her teams like her coffee—dark and brewed with a splash of chaos!
So, let’s get a bit deeper into the glorious mess that is Farense’s football season. Now, as it stands, they’re sitting pretty at the bottom of the league. And by pretty, I mean like a cat stuck in a tree—looking completely out of place and slightly desperate! But fear not! They did manage to nab their first win, which Maloney describes as feeling “like winning the World Cup.” Well, with that sort of enthusiasm, you have to admire her optimism. Winning against the odds? Sounds like a plot twist straight out of an underdog movie, doesn’t it? Maybe we should get Adam Sandler involved!
And let’s talk goalkeepers! Maloney mentions Ricardo Velho as probably the second-best keeper in the Portuguese league, which is a bold statement. I mean, they say every team is only as good as its goalkeeper, and if SC Farense is on the bottom with him, well… give the bloke a parachute! But I digress. It’s certainly a feather in Farense’s cap that Velho made it to the Portugal squad—a true first in their 114-year history! So here we are, tuning into this rags-to-riches story of a club that’s more familiar with rags than riches—well, unless you count the 5.5 million euros they got for Mohamed Belloumi, who undoubtedly left with a bag of chips and a few fond memories.
Oh, and before I forget, Kellie had the good sense to reach out to Mark Bright *and* Millwall about Belloumi before he dashed off to Hull. Talk about striking while the iron is hot! She’s like the football fairy godmother, hoping they don’t trip over their own feet on the way to sign him. At 22, he’s bound to be a big deal soon—if he isn’t already! Perhaps there’s a future of football industry glory waiting just ‘round the corner. Or, you know, another season of heartbreak at the bottom of the table. It’s anyone’s guess!
So, if you’re looking for a tale that’s equal parts inspiration and sporting madness, dive headfirst into Kellie Maloney’s Knock Out Blonde. It’s a journey of loyalty, heartbreak, and a sprinkle of cheeky Yorkshire wit. After all, in the grand theatre that is football, every passionate fan has a story worth hearing—even if it means rooting for a team that’s currently a bit shy of the goalposts!
And remember, in football, as in life—never judge a team by its position on the table! But if they’re near the bottom, maybe keep your expectations just a tad closer to ground level. Cheers!
