Man With No Previous Interest In Football Becomes Overnight Expert In 3-5-2 System
2018-07-09
A man who has never shown the remotest interest in football has amazed friends and workmates by apparently becoming an expert in set up formations.
Giles Fairweather from Wickersley has never played football and never even been to a live match, but thanks to England’s excellent performance in the World Cup, he now feels confident to discuss tactics with proper fans.
“What a tool.” said Lee Dimon who works with Giles “Two weeks ago he was talking about someone ‘kicking a goal’ but now all of a sudden he’s postulating on the wisdom of playing Kyle Walker in a back three against stronger opposition. I blame Alan Shearer. It’s embarrassing. For a laugh we asked him if he thought we should deploy the starfish. He looked panicked for a second and then said ‘only if Vardy plays’. It’s just pathetic”
Giles was unrepentant when we caught up with him as he scoured a thread on Mumsnet explaining the offside rule. “it’s good to be involved in the footie bants with the chaps at work.” he said “They’re always discussing it on a Monday morning and I can’t join in. I think they’ve accepted me into their group now that I know all about it.”
