Bum deal

Amidst all the turbulence and chaos it's actually something of a relief to learn that, like Steve Harper and Shola Ameobi before him, Nicky Butt has signed a contract extension. Over the last couple of seasons our Champions League winning former Man Utd midfield enforcer has generally proven himself to be a steadying presence - though a colourful haul of seven yellow cards and one red so far this term suggests he's not always the level-headed and calming influence we need...