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MY FOOTBALL

What’s the first game you attended?

A 2-0 win for Chelsea over Aston Villa in the Premier League in 2008, when Chelsea were on a crazy run of games without losing at home. Joe Cole and Nicolas Anelka both scored in the first half, and I remember Frank Lampard playing out of his skin. After that, I was a good luck charm at Stamford Bridge. My record was ridiculous – something like 22 wins and one draw.

What do you like most about going to a match?

Nothing beats coming off the train at Fulham Broadway station and seeing all the supporters walking towards the stadium. I love the buzz, the police on horses, the

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