Do you remember the first time?

Republic of Ireland international David Meyler was shaking his head in disgust. It wasn’t a stray pass or a wayward shot that had upset the Hull midfielder.

Why always him, indeed.

Somebody will unwrap a rolled-up investment and find something toxic inside. And I don’t mean Joey Barton.

THE WORLD Cup isn’t what it was. It’s twice what it was, you might say, given the expansion to 32 teams, but that’s not what we’re getting at.