I sometimes think some people says things just for effect. Mark Roe marked his own card in the Open a few years ago when completing the correct card would’ve put him in a good place to win. He was disqualified. That shows the measure of the man.

So for him to say there’s a cloud hanging over Woods is wishful thinking. If Woods can win the US Open with a dodgy knee and a stress fracture of his leg, then he can fight back from his present trouble. I’m sure he’s going to treat himself to the best medical help possible.

Tony’s not all bad then.

Part of the job interview for foreign managers should be their knowledge of the FA Cup and it’s traditions and history. They fail to appreciate what it means to people who’ve followed football for many years. It’s really annoying and their failure to appreciate the FA Cup demeans the best cup competition in the world.

Furthermore if you have a bet, putting out a weak team can cost people money. I had Riise to score first goal at 12-1 and he didn’t even play and my colleague at work Naveed had an accumulator bet that would’ve come in if Liverpool had won.