Room 101: Richard Cockerill – Leicester Tigers head coach

1. Car Drivers v Cyclists
When I drive I really hate cyclists but when I cycle to work, which I do a lot, I really hate car drivers. Bikes get in your way the whole time and their riders have no road sense whatsoever. Equally, when I’m on two wheels car drivers are just so ignorant and cut you up all of the time and, in one case 12 months ago, I was knocked off my bike. To be fair that was mainly my fault and it might have actually knocked some sense into me.
Whatever happens, though, I don’t do road rage; I’m too familiar around these parts.
TRP verdict:  Sorry to put a spoke in your wheels but you’re out. You’re either one or the other.
2. Coloured boots
My son has just turned 10 and trying to buy black boots for him is a nightmare; they only stock coloured ones. I’ve never worn anything other than black, although if someone had offered me enough money I might have been tempted! To my mind wearing coloured boots gives off the impression that you’re a Prima Donna. Steve Mafi looks a right sight in his Size 15 white boots. Jordan Crane, to be fair, has got a lot better; it is just his (dyed) hair that he needs to get rid of. He’s ginger but he keeps dyeing it blonde. Skin-tight shirts are not far behind in the rugby kit faux pas stakes. Loose-heads can’t get a bind on anymore because there’s nothing to grab hold of.
TRP verdict:  You’ll be tickled pink to know you’re in on this one.
3. Forgetful school children
I always get in trouble when I go to pick my three kids up from school. They are aged 10, 7 and 5, and, without exception, they can never find their school bag and school shoes, which I find very, very annoying – especially as I get the blame off the wife. How does that work? I’m told it’s because I’m supposed to be in charge. I’d like to think I’m a little bit more organised. Unlike some members of my family I always know where my wallet is and where my car keys are; I don’t tend to lose things.  It is with great pleasure, though, that my kids don’t take after me in other aspects of life: they don’t swear and they’re not particularly grumpy.
TRP verdict:  Pack up your troubles, you’re in again.