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TOM GRENNAN

MY FOOTBALL

The Found What I’ve Been Looking For star on life as a Luton Town youth player, why Bovril will always get his vote – and the time he almost vommed on Becks

 

DICTATING THE PLAY In Italy, Folgore Caratese have awarded a contract to Didier Drogba’s son, while Lazio have recruited the great grandson of Benito Mussolini

TOM GRENNAN MANCHESTER UNITED

What was the first match you ever saw live?

My first game was Manchester United vs Bolton in 2003-04. It was Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut and we beat them 4-0. Sadly, because my dad wanted to be one of the first on the train home, we weren’t hanging about – we were from down south, in Bedford – and missed some of his magic when he tore them apart. I was absolutely fuming at him. I wasn’t happy, but I was pleased that we won. Going to Old Trafford was like going to heaven, walking into paradise. I loved it. It still feels the same when I go there now.

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