My World Cup - 19/05/2002

I’m at home for the start of the World Cup, and then on the 6th of June I’m off to Mexico. I don’t really like watching the games in bars, you hear all sorts of ‘advice’ and abuse from people who don’t really understand the game. I prefer to really study the games, and it’s obviously better to do this in a quieter place. Don’t get me wrong, I love the atmosphere, but if people know that I'm a professional footballer, then it’s virtually impossible to watch a game without constant interruption. People either want your opinion or even have a go at you.

But it’s not all that easy trying to watch matches at home or in the hotel bedroom, the Mrs has football coming out of her ears. Her brother’s are players and with me doing what I do, it’s fair to say she gets sick of the game. Maybe the bar’s the best place after all!!

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