Ever the pessimist

As it says - initial allocation. Fully expect to shift these and more. Going to take the lad to this one as it is not too far and not likely to get too rowdy for him. Also as not going to Derby the week after as I am sick of bloody losing there.

My window cleaner is a pig - we could do a swap.

Yes - some are reasonably knowledgeable and just about tolerable. And then there are students who, unfortunately, you can't even tell to f00k right off.

Di Canio got some hammer when he came back. Repetitive, one word chant every time he got the ball. Rhymed with 'banker'.

I haven't looked forward to a derby since 1992 when my optimism for revenge after losing at their place was quickly dissolved at Hillsborough. I feel more confident about Sunday than I did a couple of weeks ago, but still acutely aware that anything can happen: If they score first it will be a real problems. Glad they only have 2k or so fans there. Hate seeing loads of them there - especially if / when they score.

Hmmm. I doubt it would impact that much. Certainly would not have done has they had them on reduced price from May time. Although that would probably make the shop look empty as we waited for the new kit.

What's a 'Trojan' night? You all went smuggled inside a wooden horse?

Surely having them on display is trying to sell them? Would not hurt to knock a bit off them.

Whilst we have gained 5 points from losing positions this season I would hate to have to chase the game on Sunday: the nerves from the crowd would transmit to the team and create a difficult atmosphere, especially as United would defend it for their lives. IN fact, every time they have scored first they have won this season, but every time they have conceded first they have lost: first goal crucial!

This. Still have nightmares about Bobby frigging Davison.

He doesn't appear to have a left leg at all on that pic. Will do well to be back by January.

No Boyd on the bench?

Just put a pic of the league table up: Not been at our best but top 6 and 4 points off 2nd (who happen to be today's opponents) should be motivation enough.

So The Star made it up? Or shouldn't report on totally unwarranted violent assaults in public houses?

Can't get the staff nowadays. Colin has put together with decent side. Will be interesting to see how Joost gets on against their front line. As others have said, would probably take a draw.