John Stern: Can I count on your vote?
July 12th, 2008 by John Stern in England, South Africa in EnglandAs a piece of electioneering, it was a pretty feeble effort. David Cameron, leader of the Conservative party, was at Lord’s yesterday showing off his alleged cricketing credentials to Test Match Special listeners. He was just about to enter the TMS commentary box when he noticed Sir Ian Botham pacing back and forth earnestly, mobile phone clasped to ear, outside the neighbouring Sky Sports TV booth. Cameron stopped and waited until he could make eye contact with the great man. Then he bowed sycophantically in the manner of a courtier to a royal. But there was not a flicker – even of recognition – from Botham who simply carried on his phone conversation. I suspect he’ll always be a Maggie man.
John Stern is editor of The Wisden Cricketer
Posted in England, South Africa in England | 7 Comments »
July 12th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Botham must be veering towards UKIP surely?
July 12th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
I love when politicians show off their sporting knowledge, so much more impressive than say, having policies.
July 14th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
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September 28th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
John
I’m trying (I really am) to try and discern what the point of your original post is. You saw Cameron at Lord’s. Nope that can’t be it. Botham didn’t recognise Cameron. No not much in that either. Botham is a Thatcherite. Well shiver me timbers. In short:
Cricketing relevance for TWC: 0/10
General interest: 0/10
Investigative journalism: 0/10
“Hello” mag celeb spotting rating 3/10
Must try harder I thiunk…
September 29th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Harsh, Paddy. Just a cute observation that made people smile… Not everything needs be serious.
It is a very silly sport, after all.
March 29th, 2009 at 3:23 am
ncfik