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Katie Wearing • January 31, 2022

A Fun Little Football Story

Hello everyone!! Its late and I wanted to share a funny little story with you all.

Thinking back to the last home game, at the football. Me and my Dad had just gotten into the fanzone, and he was asking me where I wanted to sit while he went to get a drink. He said ‘sit by the table and relax etc’ so he placed me just under the shelter. Anyway by the time he comes back out to me, the fanzone has started to get busier. Out of nowhere, a football came hurling over the wall and knocked down a pint in someone’s hand which was right where I was wanting to sit. Ha ha! My Dad said ‘I bet you’re glad you listened to me now?’ A few times the ball came over, nearly hitting people. Thankfully I was out of harm but if it had hit me, it could cause me some damage due to the EDS. I think whoever was kicking it over the wall needs to aim their shooting with their balls better.

It was quite funny to witness but so glad I listened to my Dad and was safe from being knocked out by the hard balls!! It’s one of the reasons why it’s important to avoid contact sports (playing it, not being a spectator). Oh if you are wondering what I was doing in the fanzone when they were kicking the balls, it was because it was just before the kick off and the lads are practicing their aims with their shooting. Then a few minutes before the whistle blows for KO, the temporary goals get moved off the pitch.

Anyway, just a random late night reminiscing moment which makes me laugh with gratitude and sharing it with you. Thank you for reading this little fun post and I’ll see you in my next blog post. Bye!!! 🖤


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