Went to Gloucester rugby end of season awards tonight (we are a main sponsor).
Two players on each table, humble, mingling... Chief exec shaking everyone's hands.... Genuine engagement either people.
A far cry from our bloated premiership existence and a reminder of the things missing...
We had a lad from the Falcons come along to our Christmas party last year. We have done a bit of corporate stuff with them and got to know him. We knew a few of the staff and clients were Falcons fan so asked if he'd come along. No problem at all, knocked back our offer to pay him as long as he got a good feed and drink (he wasn't kidding about his ability to eat!!). Was very humble and engaging. Top bloke. Just wouldn't happen with many of todays footballers.
I saw the change at Newcastle. You used to get the players interacting with fans post game in the corporate section. Shearer, Lee, Speed top blokes, very professional. Dyer, Jenas, Bellamy? Tossers. Bellamy in particular made it clear he didn't want to be there. All stopped now of course.

