Of course Hughesy might be hinting that Lucas is just playing brinksmanship to get himself the best contract possible. Which could make sense given that, if Lucas was really planning on sitting out his contract, there'd be little advantage in admitting it in the media.

Meanwhile for us Sky refuseniks there was MOTD. Negatives: What's that? Brooklyn Beckham's been enrolled in a Madrid nursery? FANTASTIC! I so needed to know that! Halfway through Newcastle Middlesborough: Screen goes black. Cut to interview with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbank, "so Jimmy, your late equalising goal; handball wasn't it?" Cut to the remainder of the game, guess what - JFH scored a late equaliser with his hand, amazing! Punditry along the lines of "player x had a good game didn't he." Positives: Five or so minutes from every game. Overall: A million times better than the woeful ITV effort. I only caught the first 10 minutes of MOTD2 but that looked encouraging.

Glad to see the back of them and I really hope they won't be back for a very long time. It's all very well saying you shouldn't wish relegation on anybody but it's got to happen to three clubs and there are plenty I'd rather see stay up over Leeds. Matt Busby's minutes silence at Ewood anyone?