Last night saw an unusual event at the 'Queen's Head' on Upper Bond Street.
The landlord, Phil, is a fairly fanatical Spurs supporter and he'd arranged a private function involving a visit from an old Spurs' player, Graham Roberts. Graham played more than 200 games for the club between 1980 and 1986, participating in 2 victorious FA Cup Finals, including Ricky Villa's matches in 1981, as well as the 1984 UEFA Cup Final which Tottenham won on penalties; Graham scored in the second leg of the final and was one of the successful penalty takers for the club that night. After he left Tottenham, Graham moved to Rangers, Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion before ending his playing career in non-league football with Stevenage, Yeovil and Slough. In more recent years he's turned to management with a number of teams including both the Pakistan and Nepal national sides.
During the evening, Graham talked about the various aspects of his career and entertained the audience with many anecdotes, ranging from racy stories about his experiences in hotels to being followed by an armed man while in Pakistan in 2010; apparently, he was then staying at a location only a few yards from where Osama Bin Laden was 'holed up'. He proved to be a most amusing and amiable speaker and the event was a great success, so much so that Phil may well try to organise further similar events from time to time.
To add to the enjoyment, the beer was, as always, excellent and varied - Abbott, Old Peculier, Pedigree and the Hopback Brewery's 'Spring Zing' and there was a buffet as well. All in all, this was a really great way to spend an evening and I look forward to the next such occasion with great enthusiasm !
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