Larry Ryan: The healing powers of a meaningless match
HOPE LIVES: Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard (right) and Bukayo Saka celebrate their sides second goal, which was scored by Martin Odegaard (not pictured), during the Premier League match against Chelsea. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire
It struck me the other day, traipsing around to various local soccer venues with the nippers, that it’s always been my favourite time of the year. It’s not just the stretch in the evening, that releases the squeeze on pitches, though there is something perfect when you can pour out the dregs of a working day into a game.
It’s not the peril of title run-ins and cup finals, though there is excitement in those too. It’s not just that matches pile up and you’re out every couple of days, a lovely rhythm to your week, the last disappointment swiftly overtaken.
