Da Manchester con amore

7.25 am ... He awakes, curses, asks Barbara (in lounge) to turn over to ESPN, she says Man 4 Roma 0, he replies YOU ARE JOKING, she replies no, Man 4 Roma 0 as the naked flash zooms into the lounge confirms dream, races back to get clothes and returns to coffee and toast and the most enjoyable game of the season.

8.55 am ... He sits in front of computer and wonders how he is going to describe the greatest comeback in Manchester Uniteds European Cup history.

8.56 am ... He retires for more coffee