Hookland 10/1/21 5:47:22

@stewarthome1 @PhilH86835657 However, most of the Millwall kids stayed Millwall while the QPR and Charlton kids ended up turning in that most hideous of creatures – the southern Man. U. fan. Even at 11, them calling themselves the Red Army seemed like the most poncey claim.

Hookland 10/1/21 5:30:18

@stewarthome1 @PhilH86835657 The post-war London diaspora in Essex had plenty of Charlton dads, very few Charlton kids. I didn‰Ûªt mind the odd Charlton kids too much as their club had a sword, mine had a gun. It felt like we could always take them in a symbolic fight. QPR and Millwall kids were a bit wankery.

Hookland 10/1/21 5:22:27

Know what makes a good copper Nokes? Remembering what it‰Ûªs like to be a scared child. Remembering how it felt when you thought your mum might not get home safe in dark. How it felt when you heard about a murderer on radio. Good coppers are a line against fear. – #DICallaghan

Hookland 10/1/21 5:01:11

@stewarthome1 @PhilH86835657 Where I am now it‰Ûªs bloody Spurs‰Ûª fans, Galatasaray and 1922 Konyaspor and Leyton Orient – who I have increasingly grown to love watching.