Football World Cup 2002
Watched the England v. Brazil match at a fairly dingy pub in Leicester with a work colleague, who I knew to be a racist twat. Also in the pub that day were about 50 Gujerati Hindus, all wearing England shirts.

Initially my colleague Ray was uncomfortable to be surrounded by so many 'ethnics' but a few beers and free Indian snacks mellowed him slightly. Not long into to the game England scored and the whole place erupted. Most of the lads were immigrants to this country but there was genuine joy as they celebrated the goal by dancing on the tables and downing more lager.

At one point England's Emile Heskey who used to live near the pub came close to scoring and the place was in tumult.

Sadly Brazil equalised and deservedly scored a winning goal. As we were leaving the pub post match Ray reflected on what an enjoyable morning we'd had.

In fact he was moved to comment "What a great atmosphere, it's certainly restored my faith in the Pakis"

Wrong on so many counts.
(Barnetboy, Mon 25 Feb 2013, 17:02, Reply)