I was 8. Vividly remember watching it on TV, mesmerised. Suddenly realised what and why my dad was so interested and a fan. Confirmed Saint from that day on.
Why do I persist with football?
Endless political lectures.
Subliminal political messages before every action replay
Un-understandable application of spontaneity-killing VAR
Sterile stadiums and insipid crowds
The nub of the problem with they ESL is the partial-Closed Shop, and equally importantly, the loss of jeopardy therein that makes for exciting competition and for everyone to dream that one day their club might just make it.