The World Cup was preceded by the sort of hype that few sporting events can match. In the end the English team will be remembered more for their antics off the pitch than their performance on it. For most travelling fans there was always likely to more disappointment than glory; there can be only one winner after all. But it’s as much about being there and enjoying the event as much as the individual games.

Which is why this chap was left feeling rather bitter. From Bitter Lawyer I Wanted to Go to the World Cup

More than two years ago, I began planning a trip to see the World Cup in South Africa. I cleared the trip with all the appropriate supervisors at my firm a little more than a year ago. I had planned on taking off two weeks (because you don’t fly all the way to Africa just to watch a soccer game and go home). I had a safari and some other side trips planned after the match. I know it’s a lot of time to take off, which is why I gave the firm so much notice, but it’s a big firm, so it shouldn’t have been too hard to find someone to cover for me while I was away. I’m sure you can guess where this is going…

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Yes, and we’re sure he’s not the only one left feeling bitter.