CUISINE, CONCOCTIONS AND CULTURE

When I was just about to write about the meals that the English team chef  Tim De'Ath was preparing for the meals, I decided that I would be making obvious statements such as "Is that a name that promotes confidence in the team?"

The French have also dented my confidence in writing again about mascots when I cheerfully wrote about the French mascot Super Victor, a cheery young lad with 16 on the front of his shirt and a ball in his hand.

It appears that the mascot shares his name with a giant sex aid. If you Google Super Victor Toy when you want to buy a memorable present for your young son then you will be surprised with the result. The name was chosen through a uefa.com poll, winning 47% of the votes beating Goalix (see English mascot in past) and Driblou, a name which doesn't fill me with confidence either. Since there is an Erotic Shop in Chantilly, our boys may find a gadget called Driblou displayed in the window.

Let me bring you back to earth although you only have a few two days to try this out. If you live in London and know where Hoxton is, then go visit the Patterns of Play exhibition which celebrates artists and football themed work. Try the link and go to shop:-

http://www.patternsofplay.co.uk/groupstage/

Sorry its a bit late but maybe there will be another showing and you can buy online.

Let the games begin.