The world has moved on considerably during this period. Apart maybe from the Little Englanders that still exist. Why we think we are more of a special case that Germany, France or any other member state is beyond me. It is "in" for me.
Wenger has come out in support of replays in the FA Cup and says that Premiership teams have big enough squads to deal with the extra matches. Fair play to him.
This has been a big earner for the smaller clubs as well as being part of the tradition of one of what was one of the greatest competitions in football. Another attempt to devalue it and it sucks.
It will do wonders for Targett's confidence but good that there were so many in the frame this month. Testimony to the way that things have turned around.
We know what Poch can do as a manager. We also know what a quality player Toby is. Fortunately we have a decent manager ourselves and a decent replacement in Virgil. It is good to see different reams slugging out at the top even if one of them is Spuds. I think all of the neutrals are rooting for Leicester though.
I was treated for food poisoning in a hospital in Oregon. The doctor was excellent and phoned me two or three times after seeing him to make sure I was doing ok. Probably worried that I would sue if not!
I never had a problem with Long but was definitely in the camp of those who think we overpaid for him. Not anymore. For me definitely worth the money now.