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David Picken's avatar

Thank you Henry. Very moving. Thank you for your generosity of spirit in taking the time to write this piece. Yet another element of the football story and how it fits into our lives. A ‘throwaway’ line, I know, but it is, indeed, more than just 22 blokes kicking a ball about.

Henry Winter's avatar

Thanks David. Puts a lot of things, well everything, in perspective.

Russell Cooper's avatar

I can only echo what you and others have said here. That you write on topics where football is not always the predominant subject is why I elected to subscribe to Goal Posts. What I find surprising about Buchenwald is that given its horrific history the Soviets used it as a prison during the post war years until 1950.

Henry Winter's avatar

Good point Russell. I should have mentioned its subsequent existence as a Soviet prison. I’m going to go back. We’re also only two hours from Colditz which I need to visit. Thanks for reading. Regards Henry

John O'Leary's avatar

Very important article Henry. Just brings a bit of perspective to things. We are so lucky. Some England fans and certain media should read it. Your all round journalism is superb.

Henry Winter's avatar

Thanks John. Evil place.

Peter Bone's avatar

A powerful piece. Thank you for writing it, and keeping it in our awareness.

Henry Winter's avatar

thanks Peter. Important to visit these places, to self-educate and to acquire some perspective, especially important in a sports competition.

John Shewring's avatar

An excellent and thought provoking piece of journalism Henry - it’s so important to retain a sense of perspective amidst the analytical meltdown surrounding the England teams performances

Henry Winter's avatar

thanks John. I was at school in Munich so have been to Dachau and with England playing so often in Chorzow I've been to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Every visit as chilling as the first. btw very good point about the perspective amidst the analytical meltdown of England performances. I'm one of the first to lose perspective.