The start of the week put Manchester United firmly in the spotlight. So if you can’t bear that one particular Premier League side, hold your breath for a second…

Stephen Ryan has the analogies needed for the arrival of Falcao.

I’m a Man Utd fan.. obviously I’m very excited about the potential signing of Falcao but it’s not what’s needed. As explained by somebody on Twitter:”Man Utd signing Falcao is like someone getting a boob job when they need heart surgery. Looks great but doesn’t solve the problem”.

While Pearse J Montgomery sizes up Cristiano Ronaldo to fill a hole in LVG’s system.

“Would do a handy job at wingback.”

Eperienced gaffer Cian Farrelly feels LVG’s frustration

Always your worst nightmare playing football manager signing a quality player but his work visa rejected!!!

…. and breath!

Away from deadline day, I Love My County joined in our gawping at Carl Frampton’s physique.

“His missus may as well throw out the chopping board… You’d cut carrots on those abs!Savage condition!

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David Davidson knows which way the wind is blowing.

It’s Connacht’s year, everyone else is kidding themselves. Pat Lam has turned the All Blacks into our feeder team after all.

After watching Ireland beat Oman, Jonathan Stapleton found his mind wandering.

Can’t think of anything to comment so I’m just going to post a pancake recipe.
1 1/2 cups milk
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups White Wings self-raising flour
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/3 cup caster sugar
25g butter, melted
Whisk milk, egg and vanilla together in a jug. Sift flour and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl. Stir in sugar. Make a well in centre. Add milk mixture. Whisk until just combined.
Step 2Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Brush pan with butter. Using 1/4 cup mixture per pancake, cook 2 pancakes for 3 to 4 minutes or until bubbles appear on surface. Turn and cook for 3 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining mixture, brushing pan with butter between batches. Serve.

Conor Blacklock wants a specialist free-taker drafted for the Farney army.

Any man good enough to play pro ball in America is good enough play for county #Bringhimhome

James Downey [hopefully not that one] watched BOD’s BT debut and craved extra violence

Let’s hope they teach the art of spear tackles next week with Craig Doyle being the dummy.

Peter Clarke calls Marty out on the Mark Noble non-issue

“But at some stage or another, if you’re indecisive about something, I’m not so sure that augurs brilliantly for stuff” says Martin O’Neill indecisively.

Smart Training: Here’s the skinny on good fats

Take a look at the 16,000-seat arena built on the Titanic slipways for Frampton v Martinez