I take it David Beckham's sponsorship deal with Gillette has ended then? Or did Gary Neville have a quiet word?

The LA Galaxy star revealed some awkward-fitting facial furniture this week, prompting rumours of a potential switch to Taliban FC next season.

Either that, or he's doing some charity work for that select group of kids at school who attempted (and failed) to grow some wispy beardo action in order to improve their chances of getting served down the Tavern on the Green.

No doubt Becks will tonight have one eye on his former Manchester United teammates as they take on the mighty Barcelona, whilst flicking lightly through the Remington product catalogue looking for some electronic trimmers for his birthday list.

A collosal night in store that could earn United their first Champions League Final place in almost a decade.

Becks passing on penalty-kick advice (as he surely did in the first leg given the huge margin by which Ronaldo ruined his chance from 12 yards) is one thing, but please lets not have Wes Brown turning up for the Final sporting some ginger facial furniture, for the love of God.

If that were to happen I might even find myself having to support Chelsea ..

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