Golden Balls To Visit Troops in Afghan !

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er ... why ?!

Part of me thinks 'Good lad! David Beckham is showing support for the lads etc etc'

Part of me thinks 'Another cynical PR exercise - using our lads for his own gain!'

I'm sure the boys and girls in Afghanistan would rather enjoy some downtime as opposed to be paraded in front of yet another celebrity seeking more fame and glory.

Amusing thought though - will Becks be taking his usual entourage with him (hair stylists, make-up artists etc etc) yet alone his protection ! I'm sure the lads themselves will wet themselves at the sight of 'civvy bodyguards' when compared to how they do it!

To summarise - if it isn't a cheap PR stunt Becks - then well done mate.

UPDATE 17:00


Well he's been and it was a success by all accounts - so hats off to you Becks. Nice one son!
See pics of his visit here

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