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When the bus stopped at the shop the old man in front of John got up. It took a while for his faltering steps to reach the door but as he stepped onto the pavement and turned, John recognised his old football teammate, Dave.

 

Dave was a nimble winger who could turn defenders over with his trick. He was obviously left footed but would always move to cut inside on his right. As the defender stepped across, Dave moved on the outside and ran on leaving the full back floundering.

 

John wondered about the back stories of the other passengers.