Condemned from birth

The Greatest Night Of My Life

Written by: Calum Archibald
Artwork by: Joseph Gamble
A scrapbook collage of Skubes, Chris Armas, and Paco Gallardo as midwives holding newborn babies, and Tyler Adams kicking Scum players

7.23pm on Wednesday 8th February 2023 was the exact moment my life changed forever.

Bailey James Archibald (not named after the goalkeeper, before you get any ideas) was born and there really is no feeling quite like becoming a father. Sure, I can tell you that, but itโ€™s only when you experience it for the first time you really understand what people mean.

It was also just 37 minutes before Leeds were due to kick off at Old Trafford.

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