There’s only one….

September 4th, 2009

frankie-mac
When I was 11 and slung in a dorm for refusing to conform, this avenging archangel in claret and blue adorned my wall. Frank McAvennie was my first favourite footballer; prolific, aggressive and a dab hand with the dames. To stand at his side was to be a child once more. “One McAvennie, there’s only one McAvennie…”

74 Responses to “There’s only one….”

  1. Chris says:

    That’s Frank Mcavennie?

    He looks like Cheggers (Plays Pop Pop Pop Cheggers Plays Pop).

  2. MrsGlorys says:

    AAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!
    That’s really cool.

  3. harry says:

    mcavennie is a legend on and off the pitch. bravo! now can you please get back to the Guardian blog? long overdue.

  4. marina says:

    Thank goodness those attempts (to break 11-year-old Russ’s spirit and make him conform) were unsuccessful! It would have been the world’s loss not to experience this beautiful man’s free spirit! Love, love, love Russell Brand and looking forward to VMAs.

  5. NancyLR says:

    I like you as a fan. You’re a nice fan.

  6. Amy says:

    I’m so sick of these Brandystrippers showing up everywhere thinking they are Russell’s private lovers and play toys. Guess what, he doesn’t know you exist, he’s humoring you that’s all!!!

  7. Mandy says:

    I am a fan of Russell de Russell de Brand.

    Will you be my friend?

    Mandy

    Hugs x

  8. Mandy says:

    I’m so bored.

    I have to kiss Russell’s wall.

    ‘Kiss Kiss’ and wahey I’ve made my mark too lol

    Hugs

  9. Alexandra Bendo says:

    What a lovely photo! I loved reading your comment too. Please write more when you get the chance – I miss your thoughtful musings.

    I had a picture taken with you at the Soho Theatre once – you were lovely to me and seeing you in this picture reminds me how you made me feel. I was thrilled and a bit befuddled that something so unreal was happening to me!

    Good luck with the VMAs. You are loved and missed in England. x

  10. Jessica says:

    Ahh, Russell. That’s so sweet. I’m happy for you!

  11. Wendi says:

    That’s sweet. Childhood dream realised. Good for you. More power to you. Love and peace.

  12. LunaJune says:

    Russ conform
    that would not be norm !
    I like the excitement in your face

  13. JamesClifford says:

    Russell seems to have quite an intrusive bulge.

  14. Leslie says:

    you have really nice hands…..nice everything….mmmhhhmmm. cute pic!!

  15. Jodee says:

    That’s so cool you got to meet your childhood idol! And I love your new mutton chop look, very cute xo
    @squeakydoorknob

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