A one-man multitude, Blakey's spirit, never-say-die attitude and unflagging optimism have provided great support to the team even when things are not going our way. Blakey possesses all the prerequisites of the essential football fan: voice like a foghorn, complete blindness to his team's deficiencies, a healthy disrepect for all opposition and referees, and a great sense of humour.

Unfortunately for the team (but not for him), Blakey has recently acquired a Saturday job, and so we have been deprived of his driving enthusiasm from the touchline. Regent's Park is much quieter without him.