My Grandad (from Liverpool) met my Nan in Greece whilst serving in the British Army when Athens was under German occupation. So they most definitely did (fight in the war that is, not pinch tanks). Anyhoo, back to football. Yes, Pablo I will be giving Sami a big send off on Sunday. Gutted to see him go, he has been fantastic for us but understand his reasons for leaving. Reckon he may well come back one day in a coaching capacity. As the rumour mill is well under way re transfers, heard a belter last night. A mate, who claims his mate works at Melwood reckons that Alonso is off to Real Madrid (might have been another club, but I'd had a few bevies) for ?18m. This would be a travesty and I for one will be absolutely gutted if he goes. The second part is that Silva is signing from Valencia and following the sale of Xabi and other "fringe" players, we'd have some half decent cash for a striker. You heard it here first. Liking the idea of Silva but gutted about Alonso if it's true. So (td) and (tu)