Footie Fever is nearly here

You cannot go anywhere without seeing some reference to the World Cup which starts tomorrow.

Eng-er-land flags are flying from car windows and hanging from houses all over where I live and I'm sure it is the same across the country.

So trust our industry to go for the negative angle of how employees will be wasting valuable working time sneakily watching matches during office hours.

Personally I am supporting Italy in the World Cup, I supported them the last time and was more than pleased with the result. I am half Italian and have chosen to embrace that side of my nationality where football is concerned.

Mainly because I am so disillusioned with English football. But it doesn't stop me wanting the team to do well. The fact that England is coached by an Italian is quite ironic really!

Anyone thinking of 'throwing a sickie' during the tournament, really should get their heads read - but I hope that all employers allow their staff a little indulgence - football brings a feel good factor to this country that is much needed at the moment considering all the negative news about the economy and the tough time we have all been through.

Good luck to all the teams, but especially Italy!!