Dear Mum, for Christmas I would like... Poufman

Retro To Go, the excellent Bolton-based guide to general funky stuff, has brought the 'Poufman' to my attention.



Made by Italian company Qayot, it is, fairly obviously, a Pac-Man shaped pouf, complete with an extra square stool for it to 'eat'.

In the ongoing battle with the missus to let me buy a fully-fledged arcade machine to go in the corner of the living room, I think this would be a handy compromise. Unfortunately prices are 'available on request', which suggests they're expensive.

Gardener who sawed off arm saved by sausage rolls

A real headline from none other than the Telegraph, and the latest entry into my own personal 'headline of the year' competition. I might do a vote at Christmas. Something for us all to look forward to.

One-legged transsexual darts ace told to hop it

Giant dog turd wreaks havoc at Swiss museum

Southampton v Norwich - Looking Back to Look Forward

Tonight two recent Premier League sides struggling to reach former glories face off at St Mary's as Southampton host Norwich.

Less than two years ago, the Saints won this fixture 2-1. After falling behind to a Robert Earnshaw goal, a Gareth Bale free kick drew the home side level before Kenwyne Jones scored the winner. The sale of the likes of Bale and Jones obviously hit Southampton hard, but it's crazy the club is so strapped for cash having made millions out of these two and others.

The managers for this game were Peter Grant, who Norwich fans see as a bad joke that went on too long, and George Burley, who had the good fortune to be offered a route out of the sinking south coast club by Scotland. This evening Glenn Roeder faces Jan Poortvliet for the first time.

Dear Mum, For Christmas I would like... Foot Locker Adidas Lenticular

I have beef with Foot Locker. On my trip to the states earlier this year I went into about six branches of the sneaker-selling giant and attempted to purchase a number of different trainers to no avail. On three occasions I had to walk out as I was getting no service. Not once did I get the shoe I'd asked for in the size I'd asked for.



Foot Locker Europe has not similarly wronged me, however, and cannot be held responsible for the arrogant indifference of the vast majority of retail staff in the USA. As if to show how much better they are, they're also now stocking some cracking Adidas original Lenticulars celebrating their 30 years of association with the German sportswear giants.



The range consists of Decade Low, Superstar and ZX Country. On the Foot Locker site there isn't anything as vulgar as a price, but they tend to be pretty reasonable as long as you aren't afraid to brave the staff.

New Newcastle Manager - A Quick Thought

If Nigerian businessmen really are going to take over Newcastle, and are keen to keep hold of Obafemi Martins and bring in a couple of his compatriots, surely they would be better getting a Nigerian manager.

Someone with a big personality. Someone who can deal with pressure. Someone who can deal with the media. Someone with experience of top flight English football. If necessary, because I reckon he'll survive the switch, someone who can work with Dennis Wise.

And who fulfills all these criteria?

John Fashanu, that's who.

And you thought Joe Kinnear was a bad choice. Awooga!