They say never meet your heroes, and the 1966 World Cup Final introduced me to my first footballing hero.  I was lucky enough to sit next to Sir Geoff Hurst at the #BEAwards2016 and he was a star!

I texted jealous West Ham-supporting mates, and got the obligatory Selfie (below) and thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

Sir Geoff told many footy related stories, about fellow players, World Cups, and of course THAT goal. Did it cross the line? Sir Geoff revealed that the German keeper blocked his view, but he trusted the instinctive reaction of Roger Hunt, who had the best view in the ground…good enough for me!

A fun evening, and some great winners of the Awards – not least Carillion for their superb extension to Anfield Stadium.

Sir Geoff and a star struck fan…