The Glory Hunters: Euro 2008

(First published on 606 on 10 June 2008)

Previously on The Glory Hunters: Clive Chives and Tarquin met in the Slug and Lettuce as they do every week to discuss football over a cool beer. Clive is a Man Utd 'fan' and Tarquin supports Arsenal, though he's thinking of changing.

Clive: Hello Tarquin my old chummer. What'll it be today?

Tarquin: Well call me crazy but I saw an advert for a beer called Kaliber on my way here and it looked simply scrummy. I think I'll have one of those. Better make it a Kaliber shandy though, I don't want to get tipsy.

Clive: Good choice chummer. The bottle's on the bottom shelf of the fridge too so we'll get to ogle that Polish sort behind the bar's lovely bottom.

Tarquin: Marvellous! So have you been keeping up with the old footy tournament. Europe 8 I think it's called.

Clive: Well I was going to but I had a look at the fixture list and couldn't see Man United anywhere so I haven't really paid attention.

Tarquin: Yes that is strange. Maybe they don't have to play in Europe 8 because they already won the Champions Cup.

Clive: Yes that must be it. This must be some kind of runner up type competition.

Tarquin: Well I'm going to keep an eye on it, maybe I'll find a new team to support. I liked the look of Holland last night. I wonder what league they're in?

Clive: I wouldn't know I'm afraid. What colour were their shirts?

Tarquin: Bright orange.

Clive: Wouldn't that put you off supporting them?

Tarquin: Yes you're right. I'm really looking for a team that wears red or blue. Most of my ties are in those colours and I'd hate to have go out and buy a whole load of bright orange ones to prove to my chummers at the golf club that I was a Hollander through and through.

Clive: Very true. Got to keep up appearances at the golf club. Another Kaliber shandy?

Tarquin: No, no it's going straight to my head. Good job I'm not driving tonight my old chummer.