Shame he wasn't there when I worked in Cambodia. Used to get the bus to the Penh from Siem Reap (six hours) just for pie and chips in the Vespa Bar. (Oh and some decent ale) Hope whoever he is he remembers to pay the fire licence. There was a Pompey bar in Samui, all the Thai staff had to wear...
As you can tell by the Avatar it's a big yes, and the next pilgrimage is weekend after next. Yes its a bit dull this year with Bayern's machine going full tilt. Keller thought we might catch them off guard last week at put out an attacking team only to be four goals down after 23 minutes. Live...
So a bloody good revolution in Victoria's era would have saved us two world wars. I wonder what the world would have been like if we had risen up like the French.
Went up to cheer on Burnley at Selhurst in 77, a game which could have given us the title. Amazingly the old place was full with a crowd in excess of 50,000. Arrived to be greeted with ground full go home. Eyed up the ground for a while and the police entrance seemed as good as any. Got caught...
Just a reminder those enjoying the fine taverns of Brighton post match. Your return rail/match ticket is only valid for travel up until 21.00. This was being stricrtly enforced last night by a 'gang' of no less than six ticket inspectors at Brighton who seemed to be gagging for a fight with...
Europa League anytime. The Amex in Europe would be wonderful. We were a kick away in 83 (Dukla Prague as it would have turned out, Winners to meet Barca.) I know we would end playing some obscure Eastern European teams but hey ho, another Visa in the passport.
Stewards seemed to be on a mission to get 'Something Started' at half time. They were being openly confrontational on the ticket issue with some stupid bint trying to tell me where my seat was. I asked if it had been moved since I left it, and pointed out I might just remember where it was thank...