Relaxing break makes change from usual Red mist

In the afterglow of a thrilling comeback at City, swigging beer between lectures, you might think even I could not be troubled by dark clouds on the horizon.

Our happy band discussed the plus points of the season, one of which was the manager’s surprisingly placid demeanour.

This time last year he had countless conspiracies on the go, the whole football world at one stage plotting behind his back to deny him omnipotence.