“Two hours later, a noise resembling a hippo rolling along a corrugated iron roof shook Jane from her doze and Rob bursts through the living room door.” — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
“You see football isn’t just about 90 minutes, it‘s about passion and, yes, if you like, about life. We men will do things under… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
“Okay then, we’re set” he thought. “Come and get it”. The enemy, his enemy, were walking into the classic football ambush and they didn’t… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
“Heads up lads!” someone shouted. “Here we go!” More missiles, this time not just bottles, but coins as well. And then from the other side of the cordon, a roar went up. Bellowing across the road toward them. Billy watched as the Manchester lads poured forward, desperately trying to force a way through the massed ranks of the police only… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share
“I always enjoy the day after a hangover. Each time it happens, it’s my own little victory over the demon drink.” — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
“A very worrying development at lunchtime. As we were walking down the Charing Cross Road, Emma put her arm through mine. Not even Liz has ever done that and it’s fair to say that it was a bit of a shock. Because as far as I’m concerned, walking along arm in arm with a bird means that you’re a couple.… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share
“To be fair, her expected hatred of all things male has not materialised because it is clear that she simply dislikes everyone. I suspect… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
“Emma has just rung and sarcastically asked me if I was ever planning on asking her out again. After fighting back my initial reaction… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
“To be perfectly honest, if I had my way women wouldn’t even be allowed inside grounds, and I certainly believe that if a ground… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
“Jane turned and looked at Rob who was still staring into space with a crazed look on his face. ‘Are you listening to this?’ she said as she thumped him on the arm. Rob turned to her and broke into a broad grin. ‘Listening to what?’ he laughed. ‘I’m loaded. I don’t have to listen to anything!’ ‘Yes you do,’… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share
“Women‘s football is crap. If it were any good people would go and watch it, but it isn’t and they don’t. And, to be… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
“Oh really?’ said Mayes raising a mocking eyebrow which put Rob in mind of a poor man’s Roger Moore. ‘And what on earth makes… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
“I think you're a shit,’ said Keith sharply. ‘I think much of what you’ve done this season is shit and I think what you've… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
