I actually watched most of the game on Friday and I have to say it was tremendous fun

[Peter]

He was given some extra time off because he was playing for Germany in some tinpot international competition.

He always does this. Gives them extra time off and leaves us short at the start of the season.

Maybe its worth it, I don't know. ****ing annoying though.

[Pokster]

Sorry, but how is a professional footballer allowed to come back from the summer break less than fully match fit?

I would suggest that all footballers come back from the break less than fully fit, that is why they have a pre season