In a shocking turn of events, we can exclusively reveal the real reason Laurence Bassini has failed to attend both the Watford FC Fan's Forum and the scheduled question and answers session on BBC 3CR.
Statements released by Watford FC have indicated Mr Bassini has not been "well enough" to take part in both events, leaving not only fans, but Chairman/legend, Graham Taylor very disappointed. However, it seems Mr Bassini has actually been involved in lurid activities, which prevented him from attending. So embarrassed was the Stanmore based businessman that he fabricated an elaborate illness to act as a smoke screen, hiding the humiliating circumstances.
A source close to the entrepreneur, who has asked to remain anonymous, has confirmed, "Laurence is really keen on craft, particularly cross stitch, having been crowned Best in Show at various cross stitch events over the past decade. So much so, in August [2011], he ran for president of the South West Hertforshire Women's Institute, and was subsequently elected. The WI has become a huge part of his life now, and unfortunately for Watford FC, he had planned to give a cross stitch masterclass to the neighbouring Buckinghamshire WI on 8 November, which he really couldn't miss. There were over 25 attendees, and Barbara had made fairy cakes. He then had to cancel the phone in [on BBC 3CR] because he left his phone at the NEC, following a hugely successful WI Lecture."
It has been rumoured that Mr Bassini has been really getting in to the spirit of the Women's Institute, "lately, he has been coming to meetings in a wig, and asking to be called Laura.
"I didn't think he would be the sort to change his name."
More of a news article than rumour.