Oh hi there :D but seriously, the hassle of finding myself a job is taking its toll, it’s consuming me so much I even forget this blog even existed at times.

I fear for the English sides in the run-up to the second leg of the last 16 of this year’s Champions League. While results favour them in a whole last time out, there will be a time when things don’t come their way and I feel the time is now.

The team I feel in great risk of exiting Europe this week is Manchester United. Their fine run of form looks to be ending for the last few games. Now without an away goal advantage, Inter only need to score to eliminate United – you can bet that whatever Mourinho can conjure up in his tactics, he gets it worked out by his excellent players.

Juventus could also undo Chelsea if they play the right way. Only faced with a slender deficit, this is the time when they can turn the tie their way – 90 minutes at the Stadio Olimpico di Torino, or more.

The rest of the English teams don’t have it easy, but generally they would be fine. I remember writing about how the draw came unpleasant for the four sides – I don’t dare to tip all four will get through this stage. It’s up to them to prove me wrong.