It's been good connecting with you on this Martin, and so much has been said and written on this theme this week in relation to Marine and other FA Cup minnows. I added to my talk (when I gave it on Zoom this morning) a quote from Dave Witherspoon, an ex-president of Marine who told the Guardian yesterday, "I just hope Marine’s day in the sun will illustrate to people more of what non-league is about. It’s about lots of people coming together to enjoy something special, working together and forming lifelong friendships. It is all dependent on the involvement of people.”
I hope the talk went well, John, and that you and yours are all ok. The tie went off well - sorry about the five goals - and I'll post a few thoughts about it in this week's piece. In the meantime, let's keep building that reading list.
It was a great occasion, Martin, and top marks to Spurs for their attitude and approach (and fine performance). In terms of all the goodwill demonstrated all round everyone came out winners. I've ordered your Spurs People's History book and have Hopcraft on my desk right now..... Best wishes John
It's been good connecting with you on this Martin, and so much has been said and written on this theme this week in relation to Marine and other FA Cup minnows. I added to my talk (when I gave it on Zoom this morning) a quote from Dave Witherspoon, an ex-president of Marine who told the Guardian yesterday, "I just hope Marine’s day in the sun will illustrate to people more of what non-league is about. It’s about lots of people coming together to enjoy something special, working together and forming lifelong friendships. It is all dependent on the involvement of people.”
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jan/08/marine-greatest-day-fa-cup-tottenham-non-league?
I hope the talk went well, John, and that you and yours are all ok. The tie went off well - sorry about the five goals - and I'll post a few thoughts about it in this week's piece. In the meantime, let's keep building that reading list.
It was a great occasion, Martin, and top marks to Spurs for their attitude and approach (and fine performance). In terms of all the goodwill demonstrated all round everyone came out winners. I've ordered your Spurs People's History book and have Hopcraft on my desk right now..... Best wishes John