The return of the back(side)

The biggest arse in football is back in the limelight - no, not Craig Bellamy (we're talking literally not metaphorically here) but Titus Bramble, who today signed for Wigan on a free transfer following his departure from St James' Park.

No doubt Wigan fans currently have their heads in their hands at the news of Chris Hutchings' first signing since taking over from Paul Jewell - but, though Bramble all too often made himself a laughing stock, we're only too aware that he had bags of potential and could at times be outstanding. It would be just our luck if he finally resolves his difficulties with his wavering concentration span as soon as he pitches up in the North West...