And so 2011 can now offically begin as AC Jimbo, Barry Glendenning and co return with the first Football Weekly of the new year.
Rafa Honigstein muses on the continuing crisis at Chelsea and dismisses the prospects of Roy Hodgson being replaced by some of the Bundesliga's finest.
John Ashdown makes his long-awaited return to near-earth orbit to round up all the action from the Championship – not least the problems with Preston North End's Deepdale Duck.
Sid Lowe tells us about Royston Drenthe's latest spot of bother and finally – with the transfer window open once more – we run the rule over the latest rumours including David Beckham popping over to Tottenham Hotspur and Ronaldinho taking advantage of the Blackburn nightlife by joining Rovers.
Mr Zonal Marking Michael Cox is with us on Thursday for Football Weekly Extra. Post your questions for him, as well as your feedback on today's show, on the blog below.
