I love Mathieu and it’s far too early to say whether he’s been ‘borked’ in *next-gen* PES2008. Let’s remember that the two species of PES2008 - last-gen and next-gen - are different games with different gameplay.

Paul - nope, it was the good old NHS. I had three separate jabs in separate locations in my mouth. I kept my eyes shut so as not to see the needle, so I couldn’t tell you if the syringe was encased in silver and from the future or not… Whatever it was, for the first time ever during any kind of dental procedure, I could genuinely feel nothing. It was amazing.

…And if I was going to fake a video I’d make it a stupendously great goal! Sadly my mobile phone clips from certain angles at certain speeds creates that ‘vanishing ball’ effect. I’m thinking of investing in a proper digital camera, or even a DVD recorder, as I’m not happy with the quality of the clips.

Lakriss - I hope I’m not tempting fate but I think my mouth is going to be okay. I’ve got tomorrow’s post finished - it’ll be all about the mid-season negotiations.

The goal that may start the floodgates, hopefully maybe, or keane & co may still have the last laugh.

No needles? I had no such luck with a fancy anaesthetic!

Is it just me or does the ball seemingly disappear on that video before appearing in the back of the net? lol

Congrats on the Mathieu goal! I think that even if he’s been downgraded from his PES 5 and 6 greatness, he’s still worth playing with because you like him.