Stoke, 27 September, 2008 Back to Stoke for the first time since they joined the Premiership. The press facilities have changed – although this still didn't stop me from getting lost afterwards, saved Click here to read more...

Sunderland, 20 September, 2008 Ah yes, the lunchtime kick off. and not just any lunchtime kick-off; a lunchtime kick off in Sunderland. Of curse, it hurt when the alarm went (a robust 5.45 since you ask), but I Click here to read more...

West Bromwich, 14 September, 2008 Enter Tony Mowbray, mere minutes after his West Bromwich Albion have beaten West Ham United to win their first Premiership game this season. Hands are raised, notebooks are Click here to read more...

Leeds, 6 September, 2008 Off, then, to the tundra of Division 1 (ah yes, that's the career going ever so well; thanks for asking) and Leeds United. Bad things happen today, not least the extraordinarily pai Click here to read more...

Middlesbrough, 30 August, 2008. Oh Middlesbrough, so little to answer for, apart from the blessed Chris Rea and he moved to Cookham as soon as he had a hit. I'm afraid I'm going to whinge. I've neve Click here to read more...