I am loyal to my wife and kids, I am loyal to the rule of law in my country, I try to be loyal to my friends. I am also loyal to my football club, but the loyalty is of a different order. Football is a source of aesthetic entertainment for me, with a strong emotional element of course, but I'm not sure I would rush into a burning building to save even Leon before those who consistently rely upon my loyalty. I want The Swans to augment my emotional life, but if and when they don't do much in that regard, I have to remember that there are actually other things than football, though I surprise myself every time I realise that. Oh, and also, I can hate the idea of Cardiff City, but I like many people who come from and support their club, so I don't really hate Cardiff, do I? Still scum, mind. | |