Sinister: A mixed evening for Scotland

[Iain Radcliffe]

DELETE NOW! (or face the consequences of my incoherent ramblings).
Little B&S content, save they are Scottish, and, although I've been lurking 
lately, I thought I'd say something about Scotland tonight.

I felt quite moved after listening to the news about Donald Dewar's death. I 
don't have much time for politicians normally, but Donald seemed like a 
thoroughly good egg, and stood out from the crowd in the way he conducted 
himself.

So, I was feeling a little sad when I tuned in to see what I thought would 
be Scotland receiving the anticpated humping from the splendid Croatia in 
Zagreb.

What followed would have been enjoyed by Mr Dewar I'm sure. A great 
performance from Craig Brown's men, with the cuddly, squeaky-voiced coach 
banished to the stand for being too passionate.

Also, congrats to the English for improving on their recent dismal 
performance against Germany, and getting an excellent draw against the 
mighty Finns. Well done chaps, and that goal was definitely in. Never mind, 
eh?

So, from death to football. Just change channel. Life, as they say, goes on. 
But not for Donald sadly, a man who never got the chance to enjoy his 
retirement and to relish the fruits of his labours. He lived to work, and 
that in a way, makes his "passing" all the more poignant.

It's probably too soon and irrelevant to write all this crap, but sometimes 
you don't know how much a public figure had earnt your respect and 
admiration until it's too late.
Jarvis
xxx
PS I hate the phrase "passed away" and all these avoidance euphemisms so 
beloved of old people.
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