Really? What’s clear to me is the pressure being put on the players and Celtic associations by the FA, the BOA and some meddling politicians. How can it be “pressure” to want your players to not endanger your very existence?

“The idea of unification between the home nation sides is something instantly appealing to fans”

Really? Which fans are these then? Have you any evidence to support this fact, given that the Football Supporters Federations of each of the four home nations are opposed to the idea.

“It is unfortunate then, that player could potentially be reprimanded for taking part in what should be a spectacle”

A “spectacle” in what way exactly, and why is it a spectacle this year but wasn’t in, say, 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992, 1988 ..?

Next time, try writing an article which explains WHY the Celtic associations are against the formation of a Team GB instead of the shallow brushing aside of any concerns … actually, no, you didn’t even brush aside said concerns as you failed to even give them the slightest mention!

I try to get to a game of local football every couple of weeks and take plenty of photos.

But as for the WHU Members – I feel your pain. Something certainly happened, though – there were LOADS of West Ham supporters on the platform at Chippenham for the 11:25 yesterday. Many of the commuters would have picked up their free Evening Substandard on the Friday. Then again, they all had branded gear, so had to be West Ham already – it just that I’ve never seen any significant WHU presence in Chippenham. Most odd.