It would be fair to say that the lunchtime fayre in the Aspley Inn near the Colne Canal basin was of suitable pre-match proportions, although I was on the wagon (at least until dinner time). Today I kept my intake to a minimum, my son even less so. One day On one day OFF.
The match was a fascinating one with Hudeersfield's super stars such as Schindler, who didn't need a lift (list get it?) at corners, There was Hogg, many days too early for the Scottish New Year (get it?), Arkwright's onomatopoeic till, Kanchunga (get it??) and well I could go on but what would I do with Lolley, Assombalonga etc? The home team won 2-1 as Forest made a mess of their first half lead and any chance of reclaiming three points fell away in the second half.
The highlight of the afternoon (for me) was guest of honour, Duncan McKenzie, a former Forest player who graced the turf to pick out winning raffle tickets. His majestic grey barnet did not hide his youthful features; an footballer, once a super star.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJANAIIyyqY
Who else could jump over a mini from virtually a standing start (why?) and who could throw a golf ball from one of the pitch (football) to pass over the cross bar at the other end (125 yards)? There is film footage to prove it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7MxcmujAlk
Duncan was a super footballer, born in Grimsby in June 1950, he featured in Forest's team from 1969-74, playing 111 times. He was loaned to Mansfield, went to Leeds (1974-6), then to Anderlecht, then went on a journey to Everton, Chelsea, Blackburn Rovers (1978-81), Tulsa Rednecks and Chicago Sting. After a short spell in Hong Kong he has become a pundit and after dinner speaker.
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