In a week that saw the Eurozone crash and Frankie Cocozza kicked out of X Factor, for generally being an idiot, I have chosen - selfishly - to chat about something that has frequently frustrated me; namely, I have just seen the announcement of the locations for the football in the London 2012 Olympics.
I, like millions of other Britons, applied for tickets via the scandal that was the 2012 ballot scheme for Basketball, the 100m heats, cycling, the Opening Ceremony and Football. While I was aware that the chances of me getting anything worth seeing were slim at best, I thought Sebastian Coe might throw me a line, getting to see Team GB triumph in, what can only be described as a vibrant metropolis.... Coventry.
No luck, however, as their games are in Manchester, London and Cardiff. You might say "fair enough, those cities are just as bustling and vast as the second biggest city in the Midlands", but I am wondering is it really worth it to go all the way to Coventry for what will be on all accounts, a disappointing 1-1 draw between Sweden and Columbia. In other words, who wants two tickets to the Olympic football?
While I'm on the subject of disappointment in football, I will touch upon the furore surrounding 'Poppy-gate'. FIFA were well within their rights to argue that England and Wales are not allowed to change their home strips for the matches coming upon in the next 6 days, given the regulations that were set out at the beginning of the season. Why, therefore, was David Cameron trying to weigh in to the argument when there are a lot more pressing matters at hand?... Starting with his Home Secretary would be my tip. RANT OVER.
Love Chips x