January 30th: Leicester City v Newcastle United (Championship)
Another unusual kick-off time today - 5.20pm. Of course, this is all Sky's bright idea. Sky are, oddly, a Newcastle United publicity vehicle. In fact, if you looked at all the coverage given to the club in any one week, you'd think they were Premiership champions. Despite not having won a single legitimate trophy since the dawn on time, Newcastle United are the biggest club on earth, bar none.
Half an hour into the game, Richie Wellens is sent off for a second bookable offence. Not what you need when you're up against the best side in the division. City hold out to half time though, still no score.
The break is made somewhat interesting by the appearance of one Frank Worthington on the pitch. Not that interesting, but more so than usual. Negligibly. Okay, not at all.
A sparkling second half display from City sees them claim a well-deserved point from a hard-fought game, during which I receive several messages telling me how one-eyed the Sky commentary is. According to one message, the only person in the Sky team not apparently willing Newcastle to win is Dion Dublin.
I take a detour to Morrison's after the game to pick up some food. During my shop, I hear a perplexing request come over the public address system: "Would all Newcastle supporters please leave the store." I wait for more, but nothing comes. Just that one bewildering sentence. I'm beyond bemused.
I take a leisurely stroll back home, sparing more than a passing thought for Newcastle fans making their way back home. Sometimes being at home isn't so bad.
Final score: Leicester 0 Newcastle 0
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