Frankie Shattock

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“The Red Card” by Frankie Shattock

Submitted to Contest #293

CONTENT WARNING: Contains slapstick humour. "Penalty!" shouts Kevin. Almost spilling his pint. They're in The Footballer's Arms. It's only half-full but it's buzzing. Everyone watching the game. Everyone entranced. Everyone animated. Everyone, that is, except Alex. "Ah, c'mon ref!" pleads Paolo to the big TV screen at the far end of the room. Alex, says nothing. A red-faced man at the next table is on his feet, shouting at the screen. Shouting at the referee who is now in giant close-up. Surrounded by angry Titans in green shirts. They push...

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Former small trader, musician and help-desk executive. Now making ends meet as a media analyst and thinker.