I shall never forget that wonderful summer of 66. So many thrilling games culminating in the Wembley final. I shall never forget the celebrations of an entire nation,and my personal celebration is recalled each time I see my eldest son born nine months after that Wembley triumph over the Huns. But neither will you forget it regardless of your age. That victory ranks along with Trafalgar or Waterloo as the greatest day in our Nations history. 1966 a more iconic date than 1066 or November5th.. Cynics will point out we were lucky. hom.e advantage, a game switched to Wembley which should have been played elsewhere,help from a Russian linesman. Who cared, We were on the top of the world. Forward 4 years 1970 Mexico. This time listening on a radio in Kenya we were on the brink of dispatching the Germans to oblivion,,a giant step to retaining our trophy. Then Ramsey substitutes Charlton to rest him for our next game. The rest is history as the hacks would say. The glory days were over. After that glorious summer of 66 and those hopes of 70 we descended into a nuclear winter which has lasted 40 years. Only a few bright shards of light have broken the Stygian darkness. Who is to blame.? Long ago have I ceased to care,,,so many factors could be blamed. I will leave the post mortem to others. The malaisse has lasted the length oh my eldest son's life and no end is in sight. Of course the media will rejoice and "Arry " will now lead us to triumphs unrivalled. The main reason I lost interest in the England was not because of defeats or failure to reach finals. It was decades of sterile football, Kick and rush, Lack of skill yet praised by a terrible media as "Golden Generations" At least there is the CL to watch and enjoy while International football sinks into decline. Even this years ACON failed to attract interest My sympathy lies with those still supporting a team unworthy of your support. I am proud to be English, proud of the beauty of my land ,proud of what we have achieved. PROUD TO BE A CHELSEA FAN, England FA ...I couldn't care less.