We begin with the sad news that former Crewe, Wealdstone and St Albans player Jomo Faal-Thomas has died from cancer aged just 21. RIP.

Fulham safely make it through to the next round of the UEFA Cup with a 6-0 aggregate win as do St Patricks on away goals. Aberdeen and Motherwell are sadly well beaten.

European draws are today.

The Championship gets underway tonight with Middlesbrough facing a tough test against Sheffield United. At chuffing last.

Anyone going to any games this weekend? A wedding is keeping me away from a trip to former Hendon manager Tony Choules' Uxbridge take on current Hendon manager Gary McCann's Hendon.