And we're off

The opening game of the season is usually the Samba game in the UK. Sunshine, shorts and shades as we enjoy the last of the Summer. This Summer wasn't bad, some pretty good hot spells, but then August arrived, and so did the rain and cloud. So the first game was more of a hat and scarf match!

Man City were the opponents, well, were meant to be. It was almost as if they didn't turn up, must do better would be the verdict. A relatively easy stroll in the park for a 3-0 win, with Cech, Makelele, Ballack and Joe Cole significantly missing, not to mention at least another two defenders required.

A promising start...