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Quote[/b] (overseas shrimper @ July 28 2004,08:45)]It's been posted a few times that he's runnig a dry cleaners in Birmingham!
as I found out on the phone to Andy Ansah,
Spot the name dropper....
Next he'll be telling us he spent last night chatting to Richard Cadette, Keith Jones and Keith Dublin at the Tooting v. Thamesmead pre-season friendly...
Only one out of three, I'm afraid, and that was only for a few minutes
What a nightmare I had last night. where to start- well, got to Mitcham station at 7, just followed some people and found the ground straightaway. But I needed cash, so I went back to find a cash machine, but couldnt find one. Instead
came across 3 great pubs, and had a quick pint in one (A Youngs pub, called the Cricketers).
Asked them where the nearest cash machine was- they
didnt know. Just said keep going into Mitcham (away
from football ground). Finally, got cash. Now 7:45.
Got a bus to the ground and got in (10 mins late). Nice little
stadium. Football was rubbish- really amateur stuff.
First sighting of Cadette- he's bulked up. Jones
hasn't changed at all. Thought I saw Dublin in the ground as well
half time- 70's rock music (Europe, Rainbow), and a good cheeseburger. SUFC take note!
second half, Tooting miss the easiest chance ever from
two yards out, but easily win 5-1
After the game, though, it all started to go wrong.
Cadette stayed at the dugout, so I went over and
introduced myself- "ah yes- the guy from Southend"- he
remembered my letter, then. Shook hands and we chatted a bit about how much he loved it at Southend- then said no
problem, he'll be in the bar in 2 minutes and we'll chat then.
Found bar, got a pint. Now 9:45. 10:00 he popped in,
saw me and said "2 minutes". I finished my pint at half 10 and left. I ain't hanging around for anyone, and besides I have no idea how to get back home.
Which is where the fun really started. Thought I saw
the bus going to Morden station besides the ground, so
jumped on the next bus. Alas, after 2 stops, I realised it was wrong, so got off. Crossed the road and thought I'd wait for one the opposite way. Then I saw a large gang of kids hanging around, so started walking. The next bus wasn't due for 20 mins anyway. Got to some shops, and I thought the best bet would be to get a cab to Morden. So, went into a Chinky. Only one out of 5 spoke any English. The two phone numbers they had, one would take an hour and the other 30 mins.
It's now 10:50. I suggested that maybe the Yellow
Pages sitting right there would be helpful. Doh! That didn't have much either.
So, I had to ask them how to get to Morden station. 20
minute walk, or get a bus from the stop near the
football ground, 5 mins away. Got the bus at 11pm to
Morden station (most Southern stop on the Nothern
line). (So, yes, I could have stayed a bit longer for
Cadette). Got to Liverpool Street at 11:50pm.
11:58 cancelled. Next one- 12:20, which I caught and
got home at 1:35am.
So, overall, a waste of time and I was lucky to get
back home. Next time, it's on the phone or I go with
someone else.
