THAT WORLD CUP GUY: South Africa 2010 and the ostrich
19.06.26, 17:00 Updated 21.06.26, 22:14 4 Minute Read
Andy Milne
We’d been on the road for a week, now following the Netherlands, after Fabio Capello’s miserable England campaign ended abruptly, losing 2–0 to Germany, with Frank Lampard’s infamous disallowed goal.
There were four of us: Mat the dependable bruiser with a soft centre, Phil the calm, curious veggie with a data brain, young Steve from Durban had the local knowledge and his dad’s car, and I sorted the schedule… and the snacks. We were a misfit crew, filled with laughter and camaraderie.
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Andy Milne Author of That World Cup Guy, Andy has attended every major tournament since 1982. A familiar face to England fans, he brings colour, humanity and the perspective of a lifelong supporter.