At least 'a pair of pints' was done for comedic effect in Withnail And I.
But 'a pair of goals' does tend to give an air of sloppy journalism and an all round lack of understanding of football which would never be tolerated on SBT.
I read up on him a few years back and to describe him as ‘unusual’ would be very lenient.
I think many a Merseyside mother would threaten their unruly young offspring with a visit from him - Like you would the 'bogey man'.
Apparently a bloke on one of the official clubs travel coaches was chucked off at Hounslow or something for being pissed up.
All 4 coaches were held up until the police arrived.
He’s probably feeling quite fortunate aside from having to sort out his return journey.
'Ohhhh we'lllll drink and drink and drink to Dougie the King the King the King,
The saviour of .... Coventry City,
For he has bought out sisu and Ashley,
And now he's going to demolish the council house'.
They do seem to be rare these days.
I remember late '70's there were a couple newsagents around HR that would sell the match day programme even as well as plenty of sellers outside/inside the ground.
Wow! I don't know why but I think that's just a brilliant piece of symmetry/tribute.
Just a shame neither managed to get their head on the finish. Rubbish.
I'd like to think he's (Rushworth) learned an incredible lot about himself (if that wasn't already apparent?) from just these three games already.
Let's hope he puts it to rights because so far nothing has hindered what has otherwise been a spectacular start for us.