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I seem to remember at the time that there was a bit of hype around his signing, and we all hoped he was going to tear opposition teams apart. His name sounded so good - I mean you don't look for too much from a Simon Blenkinsopp or a Terry Potts, but with this guy world domination was the least...

Jodi is easily my favourite player in the current squad, and it’s horrible that this injury has recurred. But it’s clear that he is now in absolutely the best hands. Hard though it is on him, he may need the patience to not even think too much about next season, and set his stall out to...

I thought you said the centre halves were easy! Not giving up yet though ...

Had only just cracked the first two mind-benders when this third one came up. It’s the first photo I have actually recognised, and the name popped straight into my head so I got this in seconds. They’re tough questions alright, but I’m a tiny bit hooked now. Sadly, if anything comes up...

I have always placed the blame 95% at SISU’s door for losing the opportunity to get a stake in the stadium for the club. I don’t really get how the City Council were supposed to turn away Wasps’ interest – it would have left SISU as the only game in town, with all the risks of extortion flowing...

And the location of the new stadium is …. Devil Gate Drive.

We may have only had Keano for a short time, but boy it was wonderful to have a player like that, alongside the other entertainers. All the talk was of the new stadium coming along and CCFC becoming a top club on a permanent basis. And I think Robbie genuinely bought into that at the time. It...

Yep - looking at his record, he scored 21 in 79 for us in the top flight which is impressive (considering I don't think he played as an out-and-out striker, and I would guess a lot of the appearanaces were as a sub). His general play wasn't great, but it was a joy to see him hit the ball - he...

Who remembers this guy? Looked like an insurance salesman, and moved around the pitch like one too, but had an incredible thunderbolt shot on him.

It’s brilliant for sealing dusty concrete floors. Sounds like you borrowed some from a neighbour?

Burge 8 - not sure whether he should have saved the goal, but otherwise played very well and made a brilliant point-saving stop at the end Thompson 7 – clearly more of a central defender, but full credit for a decent showing on his full debut Willis 9 – thought he was superb Davies 6 – no...

Burge 6 – got away with a few things today Sterling 7 – has improved beyond recognition from his early performances (and needed to) Willis 8 – a couple of embarrassing mistakes when attacking, but fantastic at the back Davies 8 – a centre half to build around Brown 5 – haircut like Willian...

I remember John Motson saying in the 1982 World Cup, after a Spaniard got away with a bad foul – “that was a let-off for Ufarte”.

I liked the Leamington Courier after the Brakes had beaten their rivals from the south coast - "ONE IN THE EYE FOR HASTINGS".

Pretty sure these were a common sight on the roads back in the 60's. At home games there were always quite a number parked around the pitch, and the colour was uncannily like our kit in those days. They just felt like a natural part of the scene at Highfield Road, and I think I imagined as a...

Sorry, no - I just googled it and the first relevant result to come up was this thread:) It definitely happened though, I didn't dream it. I think Thomas is a great asset btw, and if there was any chance of getting him permanently I'd be delighted.

Seem to remember Leon Best freaking out the other team by hitting the bar from near the halfway line, supposedly giving the ball back to them in a gentlemanly fashion after a drop ball. Streetwise or just useless? I know where my money would be.

At the opposite extreme, you get people who are just too helpful. Saw a junior game once where a player ran about 40 yards to retrieve a ball from some bushes behind the goal, and punted it back to the opposition keeper, who then took the goal kick and the ball was in the back of the net at the...

Streetwisdom?

Proportion of young football fans in mid Warwickshire (Leam/Warwick) who would name the Sky Blues as their team, and go to at least some of the games 1968 – 80% 2018 – 10% Only guesses of course, but realistic guesses based on local knowledge. Claiming back the surrounding towns is a vital...