1-0 to the Cockney Boys

Well despite my earlier thoughts about falling asleep and not being able to stay awake for the footy, I actually managed to do so. I'll let Em fill in the detail about playing canasta and how she beat me and how that led to me watching the footy. The main thing to understand is that the mighty Hammers beat the Arse and managed to maintain three victories in a row and condemn the Arse to their first defeat at the Emirates Stadium. As importantly for me, I met the Brisbane Hammers in the Pig & Whistle (see earlier post) and hopefully this will lead to a fruitful relationship with some true claret and blue. All I can really say is: "Our East London is beautiful, our East London is beautiful....."