JUST LIKE WATCHING BRAZIL
Dear Sir,
I would like to take this opportunity to express my surprise and disgust at the recent antics of a so-called Legend of Logica Football Club and Lag, Mr Keith Sidaway.
In recent months, your web-rag has been inundated with contributions from Mr Sidaway demanding selection (on what grounds he demands selection has always been an unknown as clearly his waning talent taken on its own does not a player make). Imagine my surprise when I heard that Mr Sidaway made himself unavailable for Sunday's game after being selected as a pivotal member of the team. Moreover, the excuse for dropping out is reputed to be that he fancied Sunday morning in bed after a hard Saturday night of drinking.
This is clearly enough on its own to damn Mr Sidaway - but the situation was worsened by the fact that the Supremo of the Millennium only had the bare bones of eleven players left. When confronted with the evidence at the Monday night meeting of Cabal (Secret) Ltd at a hostelry on the Holloway Road, Mr Sidaway's defence was: "It wasn't me that let him down - it was someone else". Mr Sidaway's contributions for the rest of the evening were curtailed by his lengthly phone consulations with his lawyers.
As the longest standing supporter of Logica Football Club I demand that Mr Sidaway suffers punsihment and humiliation for this most heinous of crimes.
Yours Faithfully,
Harry H. Wombat
Wombat Domination Enterprises
Highbury
Dear Sir,
I place the contents of an email (sent to the Supremo of the Millennium on Monday following match in question) into the public domain for the purpose of clarifying my non-appearance.
Apart from Kev, I challenge any club member to take a different stance to the one adopted.
I have nothing further to say on the matter other than to reiterate my commitment to the club I love (when selected...) and - Mr H Wombat - if writ were shit you're up to your eyes in poo!!
Sid
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Scott,
A little more detail on the phone message you received...
The Company had their no-expense spared Millennium bash at the Intercontinental on Park Lane Sat evening. The theme was Brazilian Carnival. I had to go because, spiritually, I am Brazilian. You will know this from my football. Top night in case you're interested.
Having initially made myself available, upon seeing a strong 13 man squad for the game on Sunday, I stepped myself down in the belief there would be enough (plus a sub) for the game. I thought I'd not be missed.
Seeing the latest on "If Selected..." you appeared to only have 11.
If I'd known this were the case I would have dragged myself out of my pit (armed with 4 hours sleep and still reeking of Champagne and birds), jumped into my limo and turned out. What I didn't want to do was drag myself out of my pit (armed with 4 hours sleep etc), and spend Sunday morning clearing my haze standing on the edge of a muddy pitch. I hope you see my point.
Two things:-
Hope this explains a little further my thinking.
Regards,
Sid