When I get back to Bradford I will be doing two things: working out how to use WordPress on an iPad (nightmare so far – hence rubbish posts and no pictures) and getting very familiar with Bradford City. The club might be in League Division Two (or whatever we call it these days), but they pull in huge crowds of local fans. I’ve already discovered the colourful enthusiasm in Bradford and, in addition to my Liverpool support, I’ll be joining in the party.
But, I gather that Manchester United got taken apart last night in the Champions League Final at Wembley and that it was all rather Messi. Can’t say I’m upset.
The particular aside, football is in a bit of a mess. Forget the money, how about the corruption. Lord Triesman got into trouble for alleging naughty behaviour around the World Cup decisions a few months ago, but it looks like he was doing us a service. Allegations of corruption in Fifa are not new, but now it’s all creeping out from under the stones that have offered protection for years.
Why was the alleged corruption of leading officials tolerated for so long? Was it fear of favour? Or fear of retribution (like not getting support for hosting the World Cup finals)? Or fear of being accused of racism?
The next few days should prove interesting as football tries to clean up its act. Don’t hold your breath.
May 29, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Chris Edmonson will be pleased as he is a Bradford fan! Hope your European trip goes well and see you at http://WWW.scargillmovement.org some time.
Andy Ryland
May 29, 2011 at 10:42 pm
Barcelona ( founded by an Evangelical Swiss / motto ” more than a football club” ) played Man U off the park.
A friend of my son tweeted it was like being a 1st year at school when the 5th form take your ball and won’t give it back – and he was a Man U supporter!
May 30, 2011 at 9:17 am
Don’t forget that a big difference between Bradford and Liverpool / London is that Bradford is at least as enamoured with Rugby League as Football.
When you fancy sampling the delights of the mighty Bradford Bulls give me shout. I’m a season ticket holder and lifelong supporter, I’ll be happy to take you along to a game🙂
June 6, 2011 at 11:26 am
Glad to have found you here!
Have already had words at BCFC with the right people so we can arrange a sort of ‘meet and greet’ thing if that sound ok? We’ll get on it when you’ve got this coming week’s flying deanery visits out of the way, shall we?!?
Meanwhile I’m hosting the Yorkshire (and the North) Sports Chaplains at their regional meeting at Valley Parade on Tuesday 21st – if I knew a little about your availablity by then it might be helpful.
Paul