SAINTS' DAY

It's almost my son's birthday. They say that babies born in October, mature for their year group at school, have an advantage by way of their maturity. Hmmmm! I agree of course.

Another birthday boy is another Matt, Matt le Tissier and he is celebrated by his club quite rightly. here are some moments of his that you cannot expect to see from the "all round" professional footballer. What makes a genius?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB9HjYmYwpk

Now a SKY pundit he is also Honorary president of his home  island Guernsey FC where one of his brothers is secretary. From 1985 through to 2002 Matt played at Southampton FC and was involved in the investment in the club when times were not so lucrative. He played 443 times for them scoring over 160 goals and was a penalty king, missing once out of 47 spot kicks in the Premier League. He also scored over 100 PL goals from midfield, only Mick Channon scored more goals than him for the Saints.

He was voted PFA Young Player of the Year in 1990 and was the inspiration for XAVI! Indeed!

As expected he was too flambouyant to play for England (although he could have chosen any of the UK nations as an islander). he earned 8 caps and was awarded 27 other appearances for England B and U21s.

After Southampton he went to Eastleigh (17 times) and turned out once for Guernsey when they were "short".

Born in 1968 he will have a happy birthday I bet.    

http://mattletissier.co.uk/ try this if bored.

It is "Saints'" Day today because Mick Channon has had a book written about him by his son, Mick Jnr and it is called "How's Your Dad?" It's a bit of an exposure and follows Mick Snr's path in football and horse racing. By all accounts it is a good read!