Man in a Shed: Lionhearts

Saturday, October 20, 2007

Lionhearts

Just back from watching the world cup final at the pub, (Four Horseshoes in Chobham - first time I've been there, but I don't think it will be the last ).

Very impressed by England's performance. I doubt they are the greatest team in terms of talent that England have ever produce by their spirit was fantastic.

Congratulations to the Spring Boks who were worthy winners, but I you could not but fail to be a proud Englishman tonight.

The flag of St George and the call of England does something that little else can for the soul.

The England team have made many people very proud tonight.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...: England can certainly be proud, but remind me which team we were playing again? The Times has left me quite confused...

http://lettersfromatory.wordpress.com/2007/10/21/obviously-i-was-watching-something-else/; 10:15 am

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