It must be thirsty work at the Timber Trade Federation. Their chosen watering hole is directly opposite their front door in Store Street, just off Tottenham Court Road. But the College Arms has a downside: fruit flies, or drosophila, as Nicolas identifies them. They're always in here, says John, as we take it in turns to swat a particularly persistent one. Undeterred, the conversation quickly turns to football. John is an ardent Leyton Orient fan and recalls the 1972 FA cup game when they beat Chelsea. This, it seems, was the seminal moment which has led to his undying support over the past 36 years. Nicolas is a season ticket holder at Bristol City, not bad for someone who lives in Bermondsey, while Nick says he knows nothing about football and cares even less, but it doesn't stop him joining in the derision when Liz tries convincing everyone that her grandfather played for Arsenal.
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