Sorry, but at the risk of fanning the flames of this rumoured mutiny, I am begging off of this week's column.

I promise to return next week with a double-length holiday extravaganza! Maybe even some singing...

And besides, do we really need to read another column about how Neil's running away with this league?

My apologies for those who were waiting for the column, go to the page anyway and click on the back issues link at the bottom and enjoy one of my previous ramblings from the ghost of season's past.

See you all next week and Happy Hannukah to all the owners of Jewish faith.