Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Theatre of Dreams

I have been a supporter of Man U for long time but I've never been to Old Trafford. That probably makes me an armchair supporter and opens me up to a torrent of ridicule.
This Sunday that all changes. I will be at the cup match between Man U and Villa in Manchester. The ticket actually says Theatre of Dreams"
My first recollection of the existence of Manchester United was of my dad listening to the FA Cup final in 1957 whilst painting the hall, stairs and landing. The mains lead of our old Cossor radio was stretched to the limit to reach the top of stairs so that he wouldn't miss any of the action. Their opponent on that occasion was also Aston Villa who won 2-1.
I'm not sure why he supported Man U, but he came from the Lake District so I suppose he was on the right side of the country.
My interest was revived when my sons started to support Man U as schoolboys - long after their grandad had died.
This Sunday one of those sons, Wesley, will meet me in Manchester, to see the game. Wes bought me the ticket as a Christmas present. He bought himself one at the same time.

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