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 merganser  02 Dec 19 5.11pm |
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There’s nothing I like more than reading a good political biography (don’t judge) and this week I’m dipping into Neville Chamberlain’s Legacy - Hitler, Munich and The Path to War. It’s a sympathetic study of a painfully shy individual who was massively vilified for his unsuccessful policy of appeasement towards Hitler in the run-up to the 1939-45. As with all these sorts of books, I’m on the look-out for any indications that their subjects were fans of football - preferably Palace. As far as I can make out, neither Chamberlain, nor Churchill, nor Hitler had the slightest interest in the game. I wouldn’t be surprised if all three went through their whole lives without attending a single match. Perhaps they thought it beneath their dignity to be seen enjoying themselves in the ranks of the common man. It was really only in the 1960s, after Harold Wilson announced he was a Huddersfield fan, that politicians (Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May excepted) decided that football might be ‘cool’ and that declaring an interest might be a vote winner. Blair (Newcastle), Cameron (Villa) and Brown (Cowdenbeath) have ‘come out’, Corbyn purports to follow Arsenal and Farage reckons to be a Palace supporter. Which are the clubs,if any,that Johnson and Swinson are most likely to support?
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Attachment: | Badger11 Beckenham 02 Dec 19 5.29pm |
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Originally posted by merganser
There’s nothing I like more than reading a good political biography (don’t judge) and this week I’m dipping into Neville Chamberlain’s Legacy - Hitler, Munich and The Path to War. It’s a sympathetic study of a painfully shy individual who was massively vilified for his unsuccessful policy of appeasement towards Hitler in the run-up to the 1939-45. As with all these sorts of books, I’m on the look-out for any indications that their subjects were fans of football - preferably Palace. As far as I can make out, neither Chamberlain, nor Churchill, nor Hitler had the slightest interest in the game. I wouldn’t be surprised if all three went through their whole lives without attending a single match. Perhaps they thought it beneath their dignity to be seen enjoying themselves in the ranks of the common man. It was really only in the 1960s, after Harold Wilson announced he was a Huddersfield fan, that politicians (Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May excepted) decided that football might be ‘cool’ and that declaring an interest might be a vote winner. Blair (Newcastle), Cameron (Villa) and Brown (Cowdenbeath) have ‘come out’, Corbyn purports to follow Arsenal and Farage reckons to be a Palace supporter. Which are the clubs,if any,that Johnson and Swinson are most likely to support? In some ways there is a similarity between Chamberlain and Corbyn. Some might argue it is decency others nativity. Chamberlain loved this country did not want another horrific world war like a lot of his generation. He genuinely believed that Hitler was all noise and could be reasoned with, Hitler thought he was a useful fool and as long as he got what he wanted he would sign any paper Chamberlain put in front of him. I can see Corbyn getting walked all over by other world leaders. Johnson looks like a rugger fan but I will go Chelsea. Swinson has to be Forest Green Rovers as they are the only environmentally friendly football (and never going to win anything).
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| chris123 hove actually 02 Dec 19 5.42pm |
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Michael Foot was a Plymouth fan and Neville Chamberlain, as well as PM, also played for Stoke.
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| Midlands Eagle 02 Dec 19 7.29pm |
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Originally posted by merganser
It was really only in the 1960s, after Harold Wilson announced he was a Huddersfield fan, that politicians (Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May excepted) decided that football might be ‘cool’ and that declaring an interest might be a vote winner. Theresa May was a great cricket fan and the day after she ceased to be PM she was to be seen at the Test Match
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 02 Dec 19 7.44pm |
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John Major is a Chelsea supporter and I believe John Bercow supports Arsenal.I think Michael Gove supports QPR.
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| stuckinbristol In the woodwork. 03 Dec 19 2.03pm |
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who can forget this beauty?
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| Badger11 Beckenham 03 Dec 19 2.33pm |
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Originally posted by stuckinbristol
who can forget this beauty? He was originally a Fulham fan if you believe the rumours.
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| Invalid user 2019 03 Dec 19 3.32pm |
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Originally posted by merganser
Blair (Newcastle), Cameron (Villa) and Brown (Cowdenbeath) have ‘come out’, Corbyn purports to follow Arsenal and Farage reckons to be a Palace supporter. Cameron liked to mix it up mid speech by announcing his support for West Ham.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 03 Dec 19 3.51pm |
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Originally posted by dollardays
Cameron liked to mix it up mid speech by announcing his support for West Ham. Same colours! I believe that Ruth Davidson supports Dunfermline. Edited by Willo (03 Dec 2019 3.51pm)
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| Stirlingsays 03 Dec 19 5.10pm |
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Originally posted by Willo
Same colours! I believe that Ruth Davidson supports Dunfermline. Edited by Willo (03 Dec 2019 3.51pm) She doesn't like meat in her doughnut though.
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03 Dec 19 6.40pm| Stirlingsays 03 Dec 19 7.03pm |
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Originally posted by Teddy Eagle
Well he certainly dated a few dogs. Originally posted by Teddy Eagle
Sadiq Khan is, logically for the mayor of London, a Liverpool “fan” and Chuka Umanna is....a Palace supporter. At the moment. Isn't one self important Eddie Izzard quite enough?....We have to have that guy.....Like you imply it's not as though loyalty is his byword. Kind of makes you wistful for the days of Ronnie Corbett. Edited by Stirlingsays (03 Dec 2019 7.04pm)
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HKOwen  Hong Kong 04 Dec 19 10.49am |
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Corbyn follows Arsenal likely because their main rivals are the most Jewish club Originally posted by merganser
There’s nothing I like more than reading a good political biography (don’t judge) and this week I’m dipping into Neville Chamberlain’s Legacy - Hitler, Munich and The Path to War. It’s a sympathetic study of a painfully shy individual who was massively vilified for his unsuccessful policy of appeasement towards Hitler in the run-up to the 1939-45. As with all these sorts of books, I’m on the look-out for any indications that their subjects were fans of football - preferably Palace. As far as I can make out, neither Chamberlain, nor Churchill, nor Hitler had the slightest interest in the game. I wouldn’t be surprised if all three went through their whole lives without attending a single match. Perhaps they thought it beneath their dignity to be seen enjoying themselves in the ranks of the common man. It was really only in the 1960s, after Harold Wilson announced he was a Huddersfield fan, that politicians (Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May excepted) decided that football might be ‘cool’ and that declaring an interest might be a vote winner. Blair (Newcastle), Cameron (Villa) and Brown (Cowdenbeath) have ‘come out’, Corbyn purports to follow Arsenal and Farage reckons to be a Palace supporter. Which are the clubs,if any,that Johnson and Swinson are most likely to support?
Responsibility Deficit Disorder is a medical condition. Symptoms include inability to be corrected when wrong, false sense of superiority, desire to share personal info no else cares about, general hubris. It's a medical issue rather than pure arrogance. |
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Jimenez  SELHURSTPARKCHESTER,DA BRONX 06 Dec 19 11.46pm |
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Originally posted by chris123
Michael Foot was a Plymouth fan and Neville Chamberlain, as well as PM, also played for Stoke. ***Willo's Nephew****
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| Jimenez SELHURSTPARKCHESTER,DA BRONX 06 Dec 19 11.49pm |
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Originally posted by stuckinbristol
who can forget this beauty? Mellor came into the bar I was working in on Boxing Day a few years back to watch Fulham v Chelsea & returned 2 0r 3 months later to watch Chelsea play in a 4/5th round FA Cup Game which we didn't have. He also came in with a decent looking dark haired bird.
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eagleman13  On The Road To Hell & Alicante 07 Dec 19 8.58am |
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Originally posted by Willo
I think Jack Straw and Tim Farron both support Blackburn. Edited by Willo (03 Dec 2019 2.44pm) He supports Carlisle, his hometown club.
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| silvertop Portishead 08 Dec 19 1.53pm |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Isn't one self important Eddie Izzard quite enough?....We have to have that guy.....Like you imply it's not as though loyalty is his byword. Kind of makes you wistful for the days of Ronnie Corbett. Edited by Stirlingsays (03 Dec 2019 7.04pm) Bernard ingham for balance?
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