Love that. Can't be doing with all these namby pamby types who say there's no place for physical violence in the world. Of course there is, as in this case, when it's warranted, appropriate and proportionate 👍
Surprised at some of the lowish ratings for Verbruggen. Thought he was immense. Saved several shots/headers/one on ones and as per the old adage, each of those are as good as a goal the other end.
Part of a syndicate for over 20 years. 5 of us, same numbers every week, plus three lucky dips. In the first year or two, I recall that we won £200 4 or 5 times, then nothing of note apart from the odd £20 here and there 😳
I have no problem with this. Better for the young lad to be open and transparent and let his feelings be known than bottle it up and let it explode.
Those around him then know what they need to do to support rather than dealing with the aftermath and a much more difficult situation.
I have family who gave their lives in The Great War. Young lads, who I believe didn't really have a lot of choice in the matter. Often think about them, not just on Remembrance Day. They were to a large degree innocents. Civilians. Not in the same way to what you refer, but still pawns in 'the...