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For @Archied, a simple water spray, similar to the ones used on plants, will usually do the trick.

Three men swarming round Mount every time he got the ball yesterday. Gave Wilson a lot of space to play in. You can't swarm round everyone! And of course you can't swarm round Mason when he's taking free kicks.

Not much in their matchday thread yet here: http://www.redcafe.net/matches/manchester-united-vs-derby-county.238/discussion but a couple of posters don't think it will be easy: - Can already see the headlines - protege beats master. Someone's already got them printed. Mason mount with a classic lampard deflected free kick. 1-0 shut out. Frank runs down the old trafford touchline celebrating wildly... Other than that, just discussing formations and wondering who will get a run out.

I think this is the dilemma for Frank. Bogle would be heartbroken the way he's been playing; Mount and Wilson will want to test themselves against the best; Keogh, Nuge and Carson know there won't be many more opportunities to play at the venue. At least most played there last season; Rowett kept a strong team, although I recall Bennett got a run out. It will be an interesting call for Frank.

Times are changing - these days I appreciate a comfy seat and a cup of hot chocolate more!

I did ask about crowd Wifi when I attended the development sessions for the new website and was told that it would be astronomically expensive for a club with our number of supporters. I don't know if it's true or not, but I do notice at away games that it's much easier to get a signal in grounds where there are fewer fans and one or two of them do have a public Wifi.

That was a very un-Vydra-like goal.

I prefer that noise to that of the chattering classes pontificating about politics and religion. We've got wooden boards in our pub. Classy - it's a bit like skiffle.

That's a capital save, @Boycie! No one will ever notice....

I was always excited in my younger years when we signed someone from abroad as it felt a bit exotic and held the promise of flair, and bringing something a bit different to the team. I don't need to reel off the names of those players that have graced the BBG and PP over the decades. What I am excited about with this team is that we are getting the flair and excitement from some of 'our own' - and I would be just as excited if that were Elsnik and Ravas as I am that it is Bennett and Bogle. To be honest, I don't even notice nationality any more, it's such a fluid concept in modern football. But I do notice good football and that should be the only thing that matters.

I play dominoes. I don't think that's sad - I enjoy it.

Happy birthday, young man! 😊