make it a large one Stop press. My Charlton tops have arrived. The large one I ordered is humungous but don't worry the way my stomach is expanding I will grow into it. I plan on giving it its debut at Craven Cottage, probably worn over a large overcoat. Fulham will be my first live game of the season in a couple of weeks when I come to London after being in Germany.

My son's top came too, just wondering whether to pop down to the club shop when I'm back to get a name put on the back. Question to the Dad's out there.... what player is de rigueur at the moment?

My International membership fee is still paying Lisbie's wages, although thanks to me he did manage to score "a clinical winner" the other night.

My brother arrived yesterday, he has not been in Chicago for 10 years and I'm sure he will see a lot of changes. Over a beer, we talked last night about Duncan Frame, who sadly lost his life in Thamesmead a couple of weeks back. I never mentioned it on here at the time, although Wyn did. Those of a certain age will remember the big fella on away trips and his name came up last night as my brother and I talked about the old 'glory days' of following the Addicks away. RIP Big D.  ¶ 09:41