Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams

This is the antidote to COVID stats and post Trumpian fallout

First let me say that as an Aussie male of 51, there have been times in my past during Freddies playing career when i would have been duty bound to heckle the man, but not this day

On having seen 2 episodes so far, its heartwarming to see not only Freddie's genuine personality and care shine through, but to see how quickly he takes a ragtag bunch and soon has them turned from disinterested into believing in themselves.

Im genuinely astonished at what Adnan from Afghanistan has been through in his young life and to see how he has adapted to life in England, learning to speak English and showing raw talent. Along with the rest of the boys who perhaps dont get a lot of positive reinforcement in their lives, and who perhaps have sadly perhaps bought into a narrative that they dont matter, to see them quickly bond and support each other hopefully means great things ahead. I hope so.

Pint on me Freddie if youre down this way....