it is a bloody nuisance

Hear the word of the lord, if you can
The Rev Clifford Reed has complained that the East Anglian derby "disturbed" his congregation. He said worshippers in Ipswich had to "contend" with the noise of a police helicopter circling above the town on Sunday, April 13. "This is quite unacceptable, if not illegal, as I believe it is an offence to disrupt a service of worship."

He explained that he had to raise his voice during the service and quiet reflection was impossible. A feeling Norwich supporters must have shared after their team's 2-1 defeat. They haven't had 'God' in their lives since Jeremy Goss left them in 1996.

It is not known if Reed, who has practised at the Unitarian Meeting House in Ipswich for 30 years, had a problem with Billy Graham preaching at Portman Road in 1984 but his no-nonsense approach makes him a clear favourite to manage AOTG's all-time holy XI to greater glory.

Here's the line-up: John Paul II, Remi Moses, Brett Angell, Danny Pugh, Ian St John, Enrico Chiesa, Eddie Pope, Ian Bishop, Gary Monk, Sean Devine, Johnny Metgod. Subs: Andrew Surman, Nathan Abbey, Owen Archdeacon.

Posted By: south, Apr 22, 16:35:13