Drop a cog, what's your problem?
King Tony was a fantastic ambassador for the Pirates, and hence fully deserves our support. (He was voted "Greatest All-time Pirate" last year), so just not "another exile", as you put it.
Glory seeker? Hardly!!! When King Trick won title no.4 in 2001, I attended 2 GP's (British and Swedish), and Mr Shovlar attended ALL 6!!! (yes, count them)
On the subject of football, don't be so pig ignorant! I know Steve's supported his be-loved Swindon Town, through thick and thin, and I've supported Man Utd since the age 7. I know he would stay loyal to his club, same as me!
Don't get me wrong-I love to see King Trick do well, however, I would love to see a Brit become World Champ again, even more!-But the fact is none of our boys are good enough at the moment. (even so, they were still given our full support on Saturday night-to the point that, I even had £10 on Lee Richardson!)
Finally, Just for the record, Mr Shovlar and I agree that the best meeting we've ever attended, was when Mark Loram became World Champ at Bydgoszcz, in 2000. I even put my money where my mouth was, by betting £100-and winning £500. That's how much I wanted mark to win!
Question is Drop a cog, were you there as well?