It started with the 20/20, then the U21 England side got tonked by the Germans. We've had an "Andy Climax" in the tennis, my team have signed a crocked scouser and to top it all the Ausies look like the rest has done them good and can't wait to get started with the ashes tour next week. If you're an English sports fan all I can suggest is a few weeks abroad, anywhere but Australia.

Still quiet on the fishing front but it's getting more consistent for the fluff chuckers. It's difficult to get enthusiastic when there's no really consistent sport anywhere. I think I'm going to take young Aitch down the river next week.

Aitch