how the hell is that guy a national journalist?

That was unreadable. Especially:

"But there are straws at which to clutch. I thought, for instance, that there was a big, big moment in the match at Layer Road – which, for reasons that we needn't go into here, I had to watch, silently, among Colchester fans who, I can confirm, are all... no, better not say it."

Had to read that (and the next five paragraphs several times before I could understand it.

.".....My version is very different to those expounded on the Wrath of the Barclay and Pink Un message boards."

Damn right it is, Mick; some of us can write something which makes sense.

Posted By: Dave in France, Dec 21, 16:14:10