..... and he still comes to matches (though what thoughts went through his head last season I wouldn't like to guess).

He's seen it all before; plus better and worse.

He's always quite measure and dignified. Doesn't slag players off and just talks quietly about the game.
Brookey who usually stands right behind him on the other hand can call a play two play the balls before it happened. Very astute guy.

Well last season it was easy 1) take the ball up 2) drop the ball. That would cover most of the plays last season.

Fair point, but I meant the opposition plays.

That would be 1) run the ball in take the tackle 2) quick play the ball, pass it out wide to get a two on one to score.

Dont know who Architect was but seating gradient should have been steeper, Alf would have done a much better job.

They have to allow for the age of some of our supporters because it would take them the majority of the game to reach the seats at the back if the steps were steeper.

It's always a good laugh watching folk struggle up and down the stairs at the O2 Arena.

Yes I have often wondered how many they would lose if the full arena is open.

Its only a minor gripe but I think its a shame for the sake of a few degrees how much closer you would be, all to do with pitch and go-in with steps. The stand looks amazing from the road though.