Cllr. Gavin Ayling

… should be imprisoned until they’re dead.

What a simple debate.

There have been a lot of English patriots complaining about the Scots’ desire to support anyone but England. I am going to risk being the lone in the minority of (thanks Gareth) English patriot voices!

France just lost two points by stopping playing after they were 1-0 up against South Korea. It ended, I am delighted to report, one apiece!

And this delight, this is what the Scots feel when England lose, and I don’t begrudge them that. In fact I have nothing against the Scots generally at all — I welcome their competitiveness. The only Scots I don’t like are those who get animated at the prospect of an English Parliament. So many interjections, so many complaints about English imperialism — it is this which should frustrate, not the quite natural tendency for neighbouring nations to be competitive. If Scotland ever qualifies for the World Cup, they can be sure I’ll be supporting their opponents unless they’re French!