Well, two actually.   But first my apologies for the delay in sticking posts on here for the last week or so.  I`ve been caught up in a maelstrom of hyper-activity which can`t be named for legal reasons but suffice to say that it has kept me away from posting on here.

So, to the first turning of the corner which was, of course, the passing of the winter solstice just a couple of days ago.  Given my well documented dislike of winters and the short, dark days and long dark nights it will come as no surprise to learn that I have now stopped counting the days down to the shortest day and once the `festive season` is mercifully over and a couple more weeks have passed, then the daylight begins to lengthen and there are finally things to look forward to.   Bring it on.

The second corner turned has been the astonishing change of fortunes down on the south coast, where Saints` new manager, Ralph Rabbithutch, has performed wonders in his first couple of weeks in charge.  It began with a narrow defeat in his first game away at Cardiff but this has been followed by an impressive home win (the first since records began) against Arsenal last weekend which was followed up yesterday with a comfortable 3-1 win away at Huddersfield.  This was the first time the Saints had managed back-to-back Premier League wins since April 2017 and as a result it has lifted them clear of the relegation zone and playing with a purpose, a style and a confidence that has been so sadly lacking over the past couple of years. 

As for Herr Rabbithutch, I like the cut of his jib although the writing might be on the wall for yet another corner to be turned for, as sure as night follows day, Mourhino`s departure from the evil empire of Manchester United could well lead to Pochettino being seduced to leave Spurs for Old Trafford, by which time Ralph Rabbithutch will have established himself as the natural successor to Pochettino by leaving the beautiful south for north London. Oh well, it is as ever was.......