MASCOT

 

I was amused to see at the weekend that the Bolton Wanders mascot, a seven-foot Lion, was ordered by the referee to stay at the Bolton end of the ground in the first half because the Lion was confusing the Norwich City players.

At half time the Lion reappeared wearing the Bolton away strip and was allowed to resume his duties.

I can’t help thinking that Norwich City’s position at the foot of the premiership table may be related to their inability to differentiate between a seven-foot Lion and fellow footballers.