"The experience of riding the Wood's team bus 50-odd years ago taught me much that I have carried across our world ever since."
"Borehamwood, a working-class hinterland of my north London, with not much to celebrate. Except, that is, for a football team, in those days amateur, playing in a decent stadium off Broughinge Road."
"Given the lack of resources on the paper, I would journey to away games with the team, editor Roger reminding me without fear or favour, such a principle I have carried ever since."
"It was never a problem calling the team out for a poor performance, let alone a player who had a stinker of a game."
Boreham Wood FC is competing for a place in the English Football League at Wembley. The author reflects on past experiences as a reporter for the Borehamwood and Elstree Post, highlighting the community pride associated with the local football team. Memories from a gap year, including traveling with the team and reporting on their journey, shaped the author's perspective on journalism and accountability. The connection to the team and the town remains strong, despite living far away in Argentina.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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