Last night, I went to a carol service at my church last night. I had been roped in to lighting the suspended candles as one of the helpers whilst attending the morning service. For carols the normal electric lights switched off. But I had forgotten how much I enjoyed carol service and it was a splendid moment of the evening.

So, Alan Curbishley beats Manchester United for the first time in his career, both managerial and playing. Bet Sir Alex Ferguson wishes he hadn't told Curbs to accept the job. It's also the first time since 1992 that West Ham United had beaten Man Utd at Upton Park. The last time they did so the Hammers were relegated, but I have a feeling AC knows how to pull them clear by May 2007.