Paul Heaton consoles England fans following World Cup exit with triumphant Manchester show
How do you solve a problem like a England crowd after a World Cup defeat? Quite easily actually, if you're Paul Heaton.
Before the match, support act Billy Bragg came on stage in the pre-match slot of 6.15pm and did his best to settle England fans' nerves. He did a cracking job and changed the lyrics to songs including 'sexuality' to express solidarity with the Trans community, before warning 'geezers my age' needed to get on board.
"I'm sorry about the football", he sighed, opening his arms out wide as he lets the crowd get our their last whimpers, boos and jeers. "I said we shouldn't put it on, but we're going to try and brighten you up and lift everyone's spirits. I think I can already spot the people here who have mulled wine.
One from Heaton and Abbott's 'A Good Day Is Hard to Find' captured the mood perfectly, before a smattering of Housemartins tunes including 'Five Get Over Excited' and 'The People Who Grinned Themselves To Death', before South's 'I'll Sail This Ship Alone' had the crowd swaying again.
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