Build it – and they will buy?
Of course, he’d have to be Italian. Giovanni Trapattoni, for it was he who turned up at the event resplendent in what can only be described as a bespoke denim suit. Now, your present correspondent is in no position to point the finger at anyone clad in denim, but my relationship with the fabric consists entirely of frayed jeans and, being of a certain age myself, the last time I wore anything made of denim above the waist, the Honda 50 was just about the coolest thing on two wheels.
Clearly, they do things differently in Milan, however, which was why, in a room full of suits, the besuited Trap still managed to stand out. By the way, in case you’re wondering, Angie Best was there because our host for the afternoon, RTÉ’s Gerry Ryan, had interviewed her that morning for an upcoming television show. And I’m reliably informed that when she was introduced to the manager of the Irish football team, his wordless response was to bow deeply and reverentially whereas, let’s face it, you or I might have spluttered: “Ah, the bould Angie, how’s she cuttin’?” or words to that effect. As I say, they do things differently in old Milano.