I was bobbing up and down on a rusty old Destroyer on Beira Patrol. We kept in touch via the World Service commentary and we were pretty chuffed when England won the World Cup. Even more happier that we were due in Mombasa a few days later for a few days run ashore but that's another story. I didn't see the win therefore and don't expect to see England win a football competition in my life time. I'd settle for PFC promotion this season right now but nevertheless I will have a wee dram tonight in memory of Sir Alf, Moore, Bally and co.