Home at last <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Did you enjoy yourself Jane <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Very much <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I do like women’s football <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is softer than men’s football <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no violence in the crowd and all those dreadful songs <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What dreadful songs <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You know the ones <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I went to the West Ham Chelsea match with you last season <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They called the Chelsea players Rent Boys <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of them are <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And the abuse of the black players is so unfair <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have heard some saying it affects their mental health <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So does getting your head blown off in the Ukraine <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I do not approve of it but I would rather they sang rude songs <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Than see violence on the trains and in the streets <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sticks and stones I can see where you are coming from <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But I disagree with you <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is why the game today was so refreshing <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What did you think of it Stan <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have always thought women’s football to be a poor product <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What do you mean <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It lacks the intensity of the mans game and is a lot slower <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Really I think that a decent non league side could take this England side to the cleaners <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Women are physically weaker than men and suffer from injuries that are less common in the male game<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Girls are built differently<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am not saying that it is no good but just recognise its place in the food chain <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At grass roots level it is good that girls can play football as sports like football and rugger help you to function as a team <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is important <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I played at a quite high level and although I am quite individualistic by nature I was very much a team player <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You were mainly a goalkeeper <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Were you any good <\/p>\n\n\n\n
No that is why I played at a higher level in that position than in any other position on the field <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sarky Stan <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also that is another criticism I have about women’s football <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have yet to see a decent female goalkeeper <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Women are the wrong shape <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are not natural goalkeepers <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The England goalkeeper made some good saves <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They were run of the mill saves Jane <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of the outfield players have a degree of skill <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But only at this level <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is a mistake to believe otherwise <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is cruel Stan <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seriously I think you are wrong <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But their boyfriends and husbands must be proud of them <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why are you smiling Stan <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stop grinning at me <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are so innocent Jane <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why do you say that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stan you are pissing me off <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most of the players are married to each other <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Come again <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are gay girls <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dykes <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is wrong with that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nothing but I do not take it seriously <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Women’s football is a confectionery <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nice to look at wrapped in bright colours <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But not remembered for that long <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I think that I might look for a ladies team <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is a good idea Jane <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But I think that you would be a better rugby player <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Really <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I like rugger and enjoy our games in Bath <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take that look off of your face Stan <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I mean Bath your home city <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember you lived near there <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Really I thought I was from Glasgow <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stop taking the piss Stan <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am not taking the piss <\/p>\n\n\n\n
All I was saying is whilst I do enjoy football I do prefer rugger <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Playing fields of England and Empire <\/p>\n\n\n\n
No not that<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I just like the physicality of it all<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thirty sweaty bodies rolling around in the mud <\/p>\n\n\n\n
End of conversation Stan <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stan <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Would you be able to get some England tickets again <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Possibly I can pull some strings <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I love going to Twickenham <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is great fun <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I could wear my England shirt <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And my lovely jeans <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I feel good in that style <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You look very chic Jane <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And then if you are a good boy I might walk around in our apartment wearing nothing but my England shirt <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My favourite <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stan <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You said that you thought I would be more suited to playing rugby than football <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But what do you think my best position would be <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hooker <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Hooker <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Am I not too slight <\/p>\n\n\n\n
STAN <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is not funny <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You do not take me seriously <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make your own dinner <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We ate out do you not remember <\/p>\n\n\n\n
OUCH JANE THAT HURT <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I can bite also you know <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where are you going <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To the spare room <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To hang out with Penny <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not disturb me <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is there something going on with you two <\/p>\n\n\n\n
No <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I see <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just enquiring <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You would love that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Only if you wore your rugger shirt <\/p>\n\n\n\n
SLAM <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am sleeping in the spare room <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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