The name is Bond. Jonathan Bond. Peterborough’s goalkeeper is used to the wisecracks and braced for more if he thwarts Leicester’s 009 Jamie Vardy in one of the FA Cup fourth round’s most intriguing games this weekend.
‘It’s an everyday thing, going to the bank or Post Office. People can’t help themselves,’ smiles the Man with the Golden Glove.
‘It’s either “Ah, Mr Bond” or when I give my initial, they say it must be James. I play along with it. The only place it’s not mentioned is the dressing-room. I’m Bondy in there; half the players don’t seem to know my first name!