Defeat
Hull City's Joao Pedro this afternoon A few weeks have passed by since I last drove over to Hull to see my beloved football team in a live match. Today Hull City played Doncaster Rovers in a third round F.A, Cup tie. My friend Tony had secured our tickets and I met him outside the stadium half an hour before kick-off time.. Nobody seems to know why this game was scheduled for midday on a Sunday but it was. Increasingly, football authorities in league with TV companies change match times with little thought for loyal fans and the inconvenience they may experience. Anyway, on this occasion, I did not mind overmuch as the early start meant I could zoom back to Sheffield after the match to enjoy Sunday dinner with the family. It was a cold day - the temperature hovering around freezing. I wore my long johns, leather gloves and Hull City beanie hat as well as my warm manager's coat - probably the best clothing item I have ever purchased. It has served me well f...