‘Armchair supporter’: do I still love going to football or just love the idea of it? | Max Rushden

A welcome return to watch Cambridge brought back a whole lot of memories, nostalgia and contemplation On 11 February 1989, Cambridge United beat Hartlepool 6-0.

My memories of the game are faint.

The internet can’t even tell me who scored – perhaps Laurie Ryan got a couple.

I do recall walking past some Hartlepool fans on Coldham’s Common who were peering into a brook.

“Looking for a new centre forward?” Not a terrible joke from my dad as we walked past.

There was polite laughter at least.

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