We are now the only one of the 92 English clubs who don't have a manager. It's beginning to remind me of Blackadder's Captain Redbeard Rum.

Journo, 'I suppose Mr Pace, the manager will decide whether Wout Weghorst is staying or being sold ?'

Mr Pace, 'The manager ?'

Journo, 'Yes, the manager.'

Mr Pace, 'What manager ?'

Journo, 'I was under the impression that it was common practice for a football club to have a manager.'

Mr Pace, 'Opinion is divided on the subject.'

Journo, 'Oh, really ?'

Mr Pace, 'Yes, all the other clubs say it is, I say it isn't.'