Sport has seemingly become so serious, and, dare I say, void of entertaining characters.
A production line of media savvy, clean cut and fresh-faced role models is what we're presented with.
The post-match interview mostly consists of thanking teammates and fans.
It's a contradiction, I know.
We call for our well-paid and much-loved sports people to be role models these days.
A tipsy, chain-smoking Alex Higgins would hardly set a fine example for our little darlings.
But still, we yearn for the maverick.
One who carves their own path - a trailblazer - but offers so much colour and passion within their chosen craft.
Sadly, I fear, they are a dying breed.
But we got what we asked for.
