An Absence (Partly) Explained

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

... err, you wouldn't know Tommy Docherty would you?

Oh yes, I remember Mr D hauling ManU up into the stratosphere in the mid 70s. Later of course he spent some seasons coaching here in Australia and made a helluva splash. Could barely keep him out the papers, so yes, we know him well over here! ... and which serves to remind me to have a parochial gloat as Australia again qualifies for the World Cup, this time doing so in fine style.

And while I can't gloat over Australia's recent form in the world of cricket, I can at least have a bit of a chuckle at England's embarrassment at the hands of the Netherlands. Tempered somewhat by the knowledge that we too have been beaten by the lowly clog-wearers, the difference being that we at least were beaten in Holland, and not at the home of cricket.



As for our chances in the test series... well put it this way: I won't be putting any money on either side.