I was 3 in 82 when NI topped the group and reached the quarter finals, regrettably too young to have given it a second thought. I was aware of the 1986 competition but was still a bit young and didn't really care. It wasn't until Italia 90 that the magic of this competition really grabbed me and I've been hooked on it ever since, it's the greatest competition on Earth.
Qatar 2022 though? Jesus, it barely registers. I know there are all sorts of little reasons all adding together, and I just don't give a monkey's about this one. Even the opening fixture is utter dog-egg. Maybe I'll care a bit more when it gets going properly, we'll see.