From Paul:
Back to reality with Barca - Racing on Sunday, don't take that for granted: Racing have only conceeded 11 goals so far this season, and will be the type of side Barca sometimes struggle to break down...
Anyhow, i won't be at that game: previous engagements take me away AND the week after for R Madrid - Getafe (which is Saturday by the way). Sid will do the game along with a friend of our Graham Hunter - who is from north of the border, so those of you who have seen Braveheart will be at an advantage (he's a top bloke - until he says 'lets go for a drink, then you know you are in for the long haul)...
I will be there in Genoa on Wednesday for Sampdoria - Hertha Berlin in the UEFA Cup. A game for which we have to catch a 6.30am flight from Madrid to MIlan!!!! (the sacrifices we make for you people).
But that should be fun. A top European team (or even 2) - that's what it's all about.
By the way, i don't know if any of you can watch Real Madrid TV in English, but Mr Sid Lowe and myself are now booked as regular guests on their twice weekly chat show 'Extra time'. Sid makes the intelligent comments, while I'm the good looking one- We both feel we are selling our souls, but it puts food on the table.....
Oh well, life goes on
cheers PAUL