Well we’re less than 24 hours into 2007 and already I’ve had a cigarette and a beer so that’s two of my resolutions buggered. It’s all Duncan Fletchers fault.

• England losing the Ashes
• Monty Panesar not playing until the Third Test
• James Brown dying
• Bulgaria and Romania joining the EU
• Cliff Richard
• The colour beige
• Me smoking and drinking

Quite frankly, everything bad that has ever happened in the history of..ermm..ever..is being blamed on Duncan Fletcher so I figured I might as well join in.

As I’ve said before, I don’t really think that everything can be blamed on Fletcher but it’s easier than suggesting that I’m weak willed and a slave to nicotine and alcohol.

Only another hour until the start of the final Test. Somehow I can see me cursing Fletcher a few more times before I fall into an alcohol induced, tobacco smelling slumber.

Tags : Cricket, The Ashes, England, Australia, Fifth Test