As diligent students of British politics understand, most votes under our first past the post system make no real difference to the result of a general election. The ones that count are those cast by swing voters in marginal constituencies. The Conservatives have been confident in their assertions that, despite a narrowing gap in nationwide opinion surveys, their lead among these defining voters in the marginals is big enough to make the crucial difference. A carefully targeted poll in this morning's Times suggests their confidence may be misplaced.
As the Guardian is now reporting - and as much of the online world was already well aware this morning - the philandering swine with the powerful lawyers was that fine upstanding gentleman, Mr John Terry. Expect pages of detail in the News of the World this Sunday.
I heard Capello phoned up Wayne Bridge and told him "Terry has lost the captain's armband. Can you do me a favour? Have a look under your bed for me"
When I first heard the story I immediately thought it was John Terry. He's a fantastic footballer, but as a man he leaves a lot to be desired.
What is it with the Chelsea team? Bunch of cheaters...