France 1 - 0 England.
Have to admit, I did not see the whole game. There was a lot of movement mind, particuarly from those nice electronic ad boards along the sidelines
. Apart from that I did notice the grass growing and a bit of paint drying, and beckhams tatoo's...........
On a more serious note, some of you may have noticed Ribery's T-shirt after the penalty and a few messages held up by the crowd.
They were in memory of a sound chap by the name of Thierry Gilardi.
He was quiet rare, a sports journalist who actually knew what he was talking about and had actually played team sports though never making it to the highest level. I've been hearing his voice on radio & tv for the last 17 years.
He had a great passion for football and rugby & sport in general and was genuinely respected by all.
He left yesterday, taken by a heart attack at the age of 49.
I don't expect any replies to this but if all who read could take
5 seconds and raise a glass, say a prayer or do whatever it is you do ................. For Thierry, his wife & his 3 children, whose Papa left too soon. For Thierry
