The scene, Bruce's office some time last month.
The phone rings.
SB). Hello?
Voice). Hello boss. It's me. Fred.
SB). You back from Switzerland then?
Fred). Yeah, just got to Elmdon.
SB) Did you watch Bjarnason like I told you?
Fred) Not exactly.
SB). Not exactly? What is that supposed to mean?
Fred). It's complicated boss. He plays for Basel, but the taxi driver took us to Basle. The taxi driver got gobby with us and Charlie twatted him one. By the time we had walked to the ground the game was over.
SB) So you never saw him play?
Fred). No but we talked to loads of people in the airport bar and they said he was brilliant in the Euros.
SB). Fair enough. Well done. See you at Bodymoor. Thanks Fred.