In football and also in politics, we must balance high hopes with realism | Letter
Absurdly high expectations for the new prime minister will only lead to anger and resentment, writes Colin Montgomery – we new a new political ballgameIt’s not the hope that kills...
By Guardian Staff · The Guardian Opinion
Absurdly high expectations for the new prime minister will only lead to anger and resentment, writes Colin Montgomery – we new a new political ballgame It’s not the hope that kills you, in either football or politics; it’s unrealistic expectations ( It’s the hope that kills you – so fingers crossed for Andy Burnham, 14 July ). When it comes to football, writing as a Scot, I know that all too well. Despite us never making it past a World Cup group stage, expectations were high this time, born of the giddy qualification drama of our spectacular Hampden win against Denmark . Then reality hit hard. Continue reading...