Watching the Carling Cup Final yesterday, I noticed a chap who obviously didn't realise that sitting next to England Manager Fabio Coppello would immediately get him noticed ...
Yes, it's Mervyn King (on the left), Governor of the Bank of England, sitting watching his favourite team Aston Villa lose 2-1 to Man United.
Shame.
But then I guess the Governor's used to working with the team that is not United.
p.s. Mr. King is often spotted being sporty and spicey ...
Chris M Skinner
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