Malta play England on September 1st in the next round of qualifiers. I'll be driving to New York on the day. A few stops may be in order.
The Malta FA website today proudly posted picture of the fresh coat of paint at the National Stadium and the new bathrooms. All looking good for the English supporters. It's sort of like when the Queen or the Pope comes to Malta. All of a sudden a number of roads and roadsides are spruced up. I'm all in favour of a clean, working toilet at the stadium. I'd be happier with a miracle on the pitch, and then hope no English supporters decide to take out their frustration on the new toilets.
I thought of English supporters today when I read (delayed I know) about the incidents at Middlesbrough last Saturday when Sheffield United fans took to the pitch to celebrate a last minute equalizer, which was then deemed not a goal. The anger continued in the car park where bemused looking Middlesbrough fans, older couples and families, watched the away fans run in and clobber anybody who they came across. And I know football hooliganism in England is nothing like it used to be, but I still think what idiots they are. I hope they watch themselves on TV and think: I really am a plonker.
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