It was good to have a meal out with Charles last night and catch up on all the news and plans for the future. But all too soon I have to move on and plan for my penultimate day. The 32 mile cycle to Wolves was a joy. After the wind and rain of yesterday the change was dramatic. Calm and bright. I couldn't help singing to myself the David Bowie song ‘Perfect Day'! I made excellent progress and arrived at the Wolves at 10.45am. 
Outside the stadium I met, as arranged, the League Paper photographer with her father and sister. I went to reception and did my normal routine to see what reaction I get. The receptionist made a call or two and then an older gentleman came to meet us. He took us all pitchside and the girl took her photos as well as mine. We got talking to Graham Hughes and he was very interesting. He offered up a cup of tea and talked about taking the bus with Billy Wright when Billy was England captain! He also worked in Herefordshire as a plumber and used to drink with John Charles after games. He knew the names of most pubs in Hereford. He seemed to like me and promised to send a signed shirt after Christmas on top of the small pennant I had been given. We had our photo taken by the statue of Billy Wright and that is the one going in the paper.
Outside the stadium I met, as arranged, the League Paper photographer with her father and sister. I went to reception and did my normal routine to see what reaction I get. The receptionist made a call or two and then an older gentleman came to meet us. He took us all pitchside and the girl took her photos as well as mine. We got talking to Graham Hughes and he was very interesting. He offered up a cup of tea and talked about taking the bus with Billy Wright when Billy was England captain! He also worked in Herefordshire as a plumber and used to drink with John Charles after games. He knew the names of most pubs in Hereford. He seemed to like me and promised to send a signed shirt after Christmas on top of the small pennant I had been given. We had our photo taken by the statue of Billy Wright and that is the one going in the paper.
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