The bright side is the two-way nature of journalism and how it keeps everybody honest.

FORBES: Thanks For Your Help, It Keeps Us All Honest

That they did just that will have delighted boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who stated on Christmas Eve that the title race was a three-way battle between his side and those two teams from the capital.

BBC: Manchester United 2-0 Sunderland

Japan had clearly earned the respect of their opponents and Mortlock took no liberties when two kickable penalties came his side's way, slotting both for a 6-0 lead after 16 minutes.

BBC: Australia 91-3 Japan

Wales' last Six Nations visit to Scotland in 2007 ended in a 21-9 defeat, although two years before that Mike Ruddock's side had swept to a 46-22 win on their way to the 2005 Grand Slam.

BBC: 'Massive' Scots test awaits Wales

The home side, currently 13th in the League Two table, held their opponents to a 1-1 draw at Broadhall Way 13 years ago before losing the replay, but they were undoubtedly the superior team on Saturday.

BBC: Stevenage 3-1 Newcastle