“Fitchett smiled to himself. He loved this bit, when it’s about to kick off. Half terror, half ecstasy. The adrenaline surging through him like an electric current. His breathing coming in short gasps and his stomach trying to push its way… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
“These days, things were different. Much different. For the most part, what fun there was to be had at Upton Park came from the cat and mouse side of the contest. Thinking on your feet and trying to outwit old… — 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… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
“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… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
“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?’… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
“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
“Fitchett smiled to himself. He loved this bit, when it’s about to kick off. Half terror, half ecstasy. The adrenaline surging through him like an… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
“Well we certainly don't want to see that kind of thing,’ admonished Jeff Stelling. ‘Did it calm down?’ ‘No,’ shouted Kamara. ‘It got worse.… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
“One of the things about football fans in general is that they all think that they’re the same. But they are not. This is… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
