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I heard mention of Martin Chivers both pre-match and at half time yesterday, but didn’t hear what exactly it was. Sounded as if his daughter, and grand children were there, expected to see them pitchside perhaps, but not the case. Not criticising that, they probably don’t need or want to be in the public glare. I suppose that passes as a ‘tribute’

Steve Moran within a couple of minutes of coming on as sub v Manchester City (4-1)

Vague recollection that his goal was on MOTD as well (v Blackpool ?)

Might be an Olympic event soon then.

Don’t think he tried that with Dame Edna. Might have had a big surprise had he done so.

Semenyo as I understand it played in one early round of the competition. Guehli played every round for Palace up the Quarter Final stage. My view is that neither should be eligible for Man City at such a late stage of the competition. Not as if they don’t have a major advantage over other clubs in the cup without adding an injection of c£80m new players to the squad. Anyone know if the same cup tied rules apply to the FA Cup ? (Brooks jokes aside that is)

And don’t forget Wenger. All complaining about fixtures piling up and the rigours of the English season. Ridiculous when you consider how fixtures used to be played, especially over the Christmas, new year and Easter periods.

Christ, I’m old enough to remember the ‘coalman’ making deliveries in our village !

A really good find Gloucester, well done. I think I’ve got this on a video in the roof space as late 80’s both BBC and ITV dug into their archives to produce compilation videos of teams.

Found this : may appeal to some.

Don't think may would mind if he turns out to be a Stern John Mk II for the rest of the season.

And Bazunu. But it still doesn't go above 4.

I too am overjoyed at this signing, possibly the most ecstatic I've been over a January striker signing since Carillo. Yes, can't wait to see the Canadian Carillo firing them in against Watford on Saturday.

I'm still haunted by 1980 League Cup tie

It would be logical but for the fact a)we don’t have to release AA (unless we have a suitable replacement and are getting a good £ for him, £7m I don’t think we are) b)the incoming player isn’t a steaming pile of turd