I'm clinging on if I'm honest. I cut my teeth at Luton in the late 60's and into the 70's. grew up watching match of the day and Scotland v England internationals, Man u and Celtic's European cup finals and of course, Barca 72
. The 70 world cup was outstanding, Brazil and Pele, I guess you had to be there ...
Great players, a great game and mainly, played in a great spirit, what was 'not to like?'
Now? I'm detached from my national team, couldn't give a toss about the money rich EPL, the CL is meaningless as a competition, players are 'earning' obscene amounts and due to politicised, corporate demands, are 'taking a knee'. I feel little connection to the game I knew and played any time I could find something resembling a ball.
I even questioned myself over renewing this season. Loyalty to Rangers (like in the Charles Green era) has made me part with my money. I love Rangers, but have come to dislike the forces driving the game.
It isn't the game I grew up with, and eventually, I'll just stop and reflect sadly on what it was.