Foot ball fever

It ended yesterday... All this while it provided entertainment to some 3000-4000 people. Some came early and left late. Some brought along mats and eatables. Some sporting new hairstyles and of course the jersey's.

People clutching mats, books, popcorn and dressed in bright and sporty jerseys would start booking seats as early as 7 in the evening for a prime spot, they were of all age groups young old and the middle aged. Some complained of their wives fixation with 6-10 soaps, others wanted to enjoy the game with their friends, after having downed a few milli's or pint.

It was football fever all this while and a big screen tv put up at the nearby temple ground was a boon for many die - hard fans. The Electronics shop guy made good use of the chance; he erected a big screen tv arranged an ACV connection and some plastic chairs for those who wouldnt mind paying up for a prime spot.

So every night for the match you could notice steady stream of people walking to the ground to watch the game. It increased day by day and yesterday nite it was a big crowd, cheering, shouting and bursting crackers. The crowd was noisy too.

The police station being nearby was a blessing, no untoward incidents reported..

Petty thatu kada's sprang up, parotta-chicken curry ready boards were put up.

For me Football brings back memories of jersey no 10, that of Maradonna. I dont remember any other player from the late 80's and early 90's other than Maradonna.

So the last few weeks have been great for every body; the Electronics shop owner(TV sales doubled), spectators(thrilling games), the thatu kada owner (stale food was tolerated too)