bit of a wet wet wet day in norfamptun. Any chance of entertaining Monty and Mel on the lawn evaporated early doors as the clouds gathered ominously. Still we had a nice long lunch and finished a couple of bottles of good wine before they headed back home - Monty happy that his beloved Chelski had snaffled a dodgy point at Anfield. I was happy to get a draw at Blackburn but Jennie less so - perhaps reflecting her optimism or my divided loyalties this season. Blackburn - it would seem - tried to kick us off the park but again we stood up to it. However, we have lost Gallas for a few games with a groin injury. Hopefully Gilberto will be back soon to lead from midfield.

Albert's been out today, in his ball and for a general runaround. The pair of them are getting more adventurous and rather naughty at the same time.