‘Ox’ might turn out the most bizarre deal of all

To be honest that fortnight ‘off’ (originally one of modern football’s most irritating foibles) is now welcomed more and more depending on who you support.

The Mane news triggered a mood collapse (first week in October!) but it could easily have happened in a red shirt. I’m not even surprised any more.

Some of our lot think footballers should treat their own countries with the disdain Scousers do, but watch Mo Salah being treated like a Pharaoh for scoring a penalty and understand exactly what it can mean.