The Thoughts of
Chairman Hego
(excerpts from the little claret
book)
The Admirable Crichton
Seen recently on the 'Third Eye' feature of Sky's Soccer am:
Keeper saves at feet of onrushing striker. Referee stands next to keeper to hurry him
along. Keeper pulls referee's socks down. Sending off offence or what! De Canio eat your
heart out. The keeper, Paul Crichton, whilst on loan from the Baggies. The game, Burnley v
Bristol Rovers, opening game of the 98/99 season. Saw the game, didn't see this incident,
but wish I had.
Munich Disease
This disease almost as common as the cold, but rarely seen in
Mancunian football supporters for some reason. Well, before the rumour mill explodes onto
the Internet Guru's problem page, Chez Heagin has been afflicted by a strange outbreak of
this disease, Beckham variety. The effect akin to a well aimed kick in the spherical
objects, was a swift 'cold turkey' experience after Colchester. I have neglected my five
year old son somewhere along the line. The little cherub produced a birhday cake for his
dad with a Manchester United logo on it. Even she who must be obeyed laughed. An
intravenous drip over a long period has been prescribed, consisting entirely of the gospel
according to Uncle Stan. Praise be.
Dawlish
Talking of she who must be obeyed, our beloved editor and
part time goalkeeper questioned whether I had actually known of the pre season trip to
Devon, before booking one's annual holidays to that part of the world. The previous two
pre-season's had been to N.Ireland. Well, in all dealings with SWMBO, it is wise to appear
a little enigmatic, and I had referred her to Mulder and Scully. The answer is of course
out there, and it is actually all down to the telepathic relationship I have with
'Teasdale Out'.
Xmas Party and APFSCIL Dinner
As mentioned briefly in the last magazine, the annual London
Clarets Xmas bash looks set to be held in the evening straight after the Clarets
forthcoming win at the rich boy's playground at Craven Cottage. Strange really, I used to
quite like Fulham. Anyhow, should be some food laid on for after match celebration in
Putney, probably at the Spotted Horse on the High Street. Be there.
The date for the APFSCIL bash down at the Oval, is the Friday
night before the Preston home game. Twelth of March 99 methinks. Usually a very popular
event, Gary Nelson was the speaker last year. Trying to work on possible attendance of a
Claret related invitee as we have done in previous years, hopefully two injured/suspended
Burnley players. Watch this space, and note the date.
