Oh yes, let's hear it for John Riley, an 85-year old vet from the Korean war and now a Chelsea Pensioner. Not a man to trifle with when it comes to the ferocious sport of, er, well, conkers, actually!
Here he is in action at the World Championship held yesterday in Northamptonshire. Apparently, there were conker competitors from New Zealand, the USA and Russia. Rumours that the 'Rooskies' had pickled their conkers in 99% proof vodka were not confirmed! Anyway, come who may, Pensioner Riley saw them off despite never having played conkers since he was a lad.
His day was only slightly spoiled when a match was arranged between him, the Conker King, and a lady who was the Conker Queen. She won! Bloody 'wimmin', why do they always have to get in on boys' games?
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