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From the Independent

Olympic spirit in short supply but champions Manchester City return in style against Chelsea

Five goals, one red card and eight bookings yesterday in a match that is supposed to be a friendly: English football might remain immune to the Olympic spirit but it is hard to deny that it is rattling good entertainment.

The Community Shield at Villa Park drew a crowd of 36,394 that fell 7,000 short of a full house, reflecting the tie's status this time as a sideshow to the country's great sporting event rather than the appetiser for the main feast. The Football Association chairman, David Bernstein, might have called for the country's footballers to take their lead from Team GB; it was not immediately obvious the warning had been heeded by players or fans.

The rain fell; John Terry was abused over his recent court case by the Manchester City support; players surrounded the referee Kevin Friend to berate him for his decisions; a fan dressed as Zippy from Rainbow was ejected by police; the rain continued to fall and Terry was abused some more.
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I saw it. All Zippy did was to extend his arm at subs warming up, stand frequently and generally have a good time on the first row. He removed his head at half time to eat chips from a tray but as soon as the second half commenced he was ejected. A push into the face of the arresting steward resulted in him being restrained on the floor by about 6 stewards. Once upright Zippy revealed himself to be a bespectabled chap of about 40 years of age and left the stadium arms aloft to considerable applause and sympathy to his plight. Immediately behind him came his mate who left the stadium with an arm behind his back to no applause.
 
JOGAMIGMOG said:
I saw it. All Zippy did was to extend his arm at subs warming up, stand frequently and generally have a good time on the first row. He removed his head at half time to eat chips from a tray but as soon as the second half commenced he was ejected. A push into the face of the arresting steward resulted in him being restrained on the floor by about 6 stewards. Once upright Zippy revealed himself to be a bespectabled chap of about 40 years of age and left the stadium arms aloft to considerable applause and sympathy to his plight. Immediately behind him came his mate who left the stadium with an arm behind his back to no applause.
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watched it from the trinity, twas funny. :)
 
Made a rod for his own back. He wants locking up with a ball and jane.
 
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