Overreaction

Johnnie Moore

Johnnie Moore

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England had a very disappointing game last night and along with many fans I did my share of yelling at the telly.

In the bright light of morning, though, what I now dread is the interminable, tabloid-fuelled frenzy of recrimination. This kind of post-mortem almost certainly has no great value, probably not even catharsis, and if anything will make things worse.

So here are the python boys to remind us of the need to keep a perspective on criticism and the perils of supposed loyalty.

(Here’s the link if you don’t see the video.)

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