Great thread, I love football, both playing and watching Villa which is often an ordeal in itself, no other sport like it for pure emotion but it brings out the worst in me at times too, ruining my weekend. I have learnt to be a bit less upset with a defeat these days, the game keeps me feeling connected to my roots growing up - I love films themed on the coming of age where music, dancing & having fun were the order of the day.

I love walking, cycling and my guitar - for a bloke I'm also fastidious at keeping in touch with my friends down the years, it's often me initiating the meet-ups. I love hearing what folk are up to and celebrate their successes in life.