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Old November 25th 06, 07:16 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default Footballers "lost" on the tube

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ty/6184342.stm

"Coventry's players had to travel on London Underground's Central Line
to reach their game at QPR on time after their team coach became
stranded.
"We were told the bus was stuck in traffic so we decided to get on the
tube," said manager Micky Adams.

"We bought 23 single tickets at Hanger Lane station and our unsung hero
was Jay Tabb, who knew we had to change at Hammersmith to go to
Shepherd's Bush.

"I feel a bit sorry for him as well, as I did not even put him in the
team."

Adams added: "We took a bit of stick from West Ham and Fulham fans and
got to the ground at 2.20pm, went on to the pitch and won 1-0.

"Everyone talks about preparation but this proves it is a load of
nonsense."

Or more likely the BBC doesn't understand the tube map or the fact the
Central Line is shut today.
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Paul C


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