Another smallish collection when just £150 arrived on Planet Fundraiser.

I received £100 from New Barnet reminding us that we are the many and the enemy are the few and £30 from Bury in memory of Ray Richardson who I recall being active in Burnley.

Twenty pounds in standing orders makes up this slim total. I am not panicking yet but my trembling hands inch closer and closer to that bottle that I use for medicinal purposes only.

A rapid and upwardly mobile infusion of monies can save me from over medication.

I know we are besotted that Sir Redknapp of 'Arry is to be beatified as a saint for saving us from Silvio Berlusconi's mate prior to our early Euro 2012 exit, but hero-worship don't pay our bills.

I have applied for the vacant England manager's post and I do pledge that 50 per cent of my salary there is paid by standing order into our account, but you and I know that political prejudice is likely to undermine my credentials.

I cannot rely on this future income until after the fall of capitalism.

Instead I have to appeal to you in the real world to be as generous as you can. Pay your taxes like 'Arry, but send in any leftovers to me to give us all a welcome boost before the end of February.