It is Boxing Day in a football ground, and all we can do is sprawl over the plastic, hurling instructions and vague encouragement.

[…] the approbative shouts of his half-intoxicated auditors filled his simple soul with delight and pride.

I must warn the Right Honourable gentleman, that if he persists in his refusal to comply with my order to withdraw [the words deliberately deceptive], I shall be compelled to name him.

Due to the sheer volume of guests, we had to have two sittings for the meal.