"I never wanted England to qualify for Euro 2008 anyway; I've got far too much to do in the garden."

You have thirty seconds starting... now!

After dusting off the old trowel I got to work. The geraniums needed some help. The conifer has blocked their light source, which just so happens to be the sun.

I'm not sorry at all. Who wants to see "Wazza" and the lads flop... again. And I've already seen "JT" cry quite enough for one season.

And let's be honest, they could all do with a holiday. They have a tough life these footballers, and nobody can begrudge them their breaks. I heard Ashley Cole is hoping to spend a quiet weekend in Prestatyn before "living it large" in Blackpool when his brother, Joe, comes up.

I managed to get the grass cut earlier and "Dave" has a Peak Practice marathon this weekend, so I probably won't even notice.

Steve McClaren: after all the stick you took I'll give you a little encouragement.

My plants thought you did a great job.