Where it all began Jan. 7, 2007

On to Hillsborough – they don’t chuck cups of hot bovril over you there. It’s the FA Cup. Wednesday and Man City supporters are in fine voice, sharing something special and spiritual which is so special I am left in no doubt why I am drawn to this peculiar game. Bananas and all.

Stay in Hathersage, opposite the church and rectory where Robin Hood’s Little John is buried and where my Ava was conceived by the light of some wondow.