Our favourite Northern prince returns from the Far East to much fanfare (most of which is warranted, we suppose), the Champions League is dished out early and we hear of Pep's dedication to team spirit. 

Also, Crystal Palace's fans take a novel approach to their Goal of the Month competition, we hear of a Brazilian team who are badly disrespecting their supporters and we sound the call for your strangest reasons for having a match abandoned. So get in touch!

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