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Imperfect27 Wed 17-Feb-16 07:41:30

Is there any other granny out there who is enjoying this football season? If add that I am a Spurs supporter, you may understand why ...

Football has always featured in our family life. My dad was a season-ticket holder and even though I have four older brothers I also had a turn at going to White Hart Lane in the 60s. Saturdays Match of the Day has remained an important weekly event and my sons, though not computer gaming mad, will always buy the next version of Fifa.

When my sons get together with my DH, they always talk football and we will wait with interest to see if my new DGS gets hooked (his dad is not interested so maybe not) - someone has already bought him spurs babygrows, though we have Man U and Arsenal (choke) supporters in the family too.

Yes there are lots of ills within the commercialism of the sport - we never go to games as they are so stupidly overpriced, but we do love our footy!

Alima Sun 28-Feb-16 21:40:13

I have read somewhere that it could now be possible for England to hold the World Cup again, maybe in 2030. This is possible because Blatter has gone, hopefully with the rest of his corrupt band and Infantino is now in charge of FIFA. Oh, please! Remember vividly the last one, World Cup Willy, Alan Ball all over the pitch, Nobby Stiles sans teeth! Only got to last another 14 years!

Imperfect27 Thu 03-Mar-16 14:12:45

That would be amazing. Alima I was a little girl of three when we won the world cup! No doubt I was put out to play in the garden or kept out of my father's way by my mother. Legend has it that 27 adults crammed into our lounge to watch the final match. I have seen it a couple of times -watched it with my boys when they were in their young teens and those iconic goals and the moment when Sir Bobby lifts the trophy are good for the heart!

Imperfect27 Sat 05-Mar-16 08:11:22

So today is the Spurs V Arsenal derby ... I support Spurs, DH supports Arsenal - tense household!!! This match could have huge implications for either side in the title race. Of course I want Spurs to win ... somehow feels a bit of a lose / lose situation though ... am drafting in DS1 who also supports Spurs for moral support! grin

TheGlovers1 Sat 05-Mar-16 11:07:45

I am an ardent Yeovil town fan for my sins and organise my life around their fixtures !Sad but true.

Alima Sat 05-Mar-16 16:52:25

Do Yeovil still have their sloping pitch? Remember loads of comment about it when they had a run in the Cup though cannot remember when it was.

Imperfect27 Sat 05-Mar-16 17:39:39

A draw - peace reigns in our house hold tonight! grin

Alima Thu 24-Mar-16 14:25:04

Was really saddened to hear that Johann Cruyff has died. Remember watching him play for Holland many times. Wonderful footballer.

TheGlovers1 Wed 30-Mar-16 14:15:55

Hi Alima
No Yeovil Town moved from the famous slopping pitch many years ago.Sadly now it is a giant Tesco.I have very fond memories of that slopping pitch and sure our opponents dreaded playing on it.