EUROS; So, Euro 2020, completed in 2021. Not been particularly invested if truth be told. Primarily because of the actions of a vocal minority of ‘fans’. The booing of the national anthem of our opponents. The booing of the call for equality and equal opportunities signified by the taking of the knee. And the Brexit influence rhetoric and actions towards the fans of our European neighbours. Nah, not for me.
An opinion on the outcome all the same. Southgate made many good decisions. Got to the final by changing tactics and formation and personnel to counter act the opposition each step of the way. Then reverted to type. Conservative in approach, just like the World Cup game against Croatia. Why not go for a second goal, attack rather than defend ever deeper accepting the growing confidence and influence of the Azzurri (too good to not accept such precious gifts offered). The introduction Sancho or Grealish at 60 minutes would have given Italy more and different to think about, the absence of which just increased the pressure on an ever retreating rearguard whose ambition had deserted them. As to the penalties, had Rashford and Sancho actually touched the ball before they picked it up for the most important strike of their young careers? Bugger … July 12th

TWITTER; Is it really too obvious to suggest, and impossible to introduce, that Twitter removes anonymity from all existing and new accounts? How’s about each tweet has a financial cost, maybe a nominal sum of say 20p? Each account would need be connected to a personal bank account. By all means call yourself ID 18375958#7@ or whatever, but behind such everyone can be identified, and responsibility for each online utterance can be sourced. A financial, or custodial, outcome for despicable comments should be enacted. Yes this would likely reduce the number of persons using such. They, the most intransigent bigots, may go underground/end up on the dark web, but surely it would redirect and therefore reduce the visible online hate. A beginning of better. July 5th