The football thread - relegation and running

[Nigel]

Thanks for that Andy - "I think perhaps I'd try to avoid the score.... At least that way you can pass the time clutching at mental straws, and enjoying the final shreds of hope."

It's more than the story of one match or even one season - truly you have penned the perfect characterisation of an entire life as a West Ham supporter.

And I'm going to hang onto that mental image "you'll never guess what I was doing that day when we beat City 8-2....". In years to come, I might even convince myself it actually happened.

QPR in the play-offs, eh ? As one old enough to remember Stan Bowles and Rodney Marsh, it'd be good to see a renaissance at Loftus Road. I've always felt Chelsea shouldn't have a monopoly on the London fans in chenille jackets and designer stubble.

Well then, almost time to lace up those Doc Martens for Sunday's run.