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Like we care!

It's interesting how much junk food you eat!

And that's Lee on the couch, not Lawro.

Fig roll, now there is a true biscuit !!

Mate you eat a lot...!!

If Gabby Logan wasn't married to the monster that is Kenny you would have thought you had walked in on something there in that photo!!

Bit harsh for the first comment! I quite like behind the scenes stuff like this, so thanks Dan. But what were the rumours about "Harry Rednapp" in the 7:05 entry - anything similar to the rumours about Harry Redknapp? :-)

#1 I think we DO care. You obviously read enough to care, and even went to the effort of commenting. Well done.

I certainly found it an interesting run down of the day, so thanks, Dan, for giving us an insight into how the whole program comes together.

And yes, you do seem to eat a lot - is it down to nerves, or just general snacking? Surely nothing beats a 12-pack of Jaffa cakes?

#1 can do one! Don't like it, don't read it.

I agree with #5. I like behind the scenes stuff like this. It's interesting to see how programmes like this are made.

But you do seem to "destroy" a lot of food! :-)

Re: Bottom picture....did Dorota make Lawro up to look just like Lee Dixon? She is a genius.

ummmmmmm bacon sandwhichess......

Destroying Toast!!

Conquering Bacon!!

I wonder how you would describe climbing Everest???

Gentle stroll perhaps? (i think not)

.. yummy blog

;)

Lee & Gabby look like they're about to go on Strictly Come Dancing set....

So, half a day at the office and the other six days a week, you do nothing?

Not a bad life.

Good for you.

Where you do you disapear to for your pre match preperation at 10:30?!?
www.football-journo.com

Any jobs going there? Sounds Cushy.

well, i began reading this bloke with one eyebrow raised cynically to the skies, ready to admonish you and your employers for publishing another irrelevant blog. And yet, following your journalism disclaimer what follows is interesting enough, probably more so than phil mcnulty's repetitive stuff.

Dan is a seemingly good bloke too so good luck to him. I'd imagine most of the naysayers are just jealous of what is certainly a cushy number.

I'm so glad that our licence fee goes on people stuffing their faces all day with bacon rolls, sweets, tea etc, etc.......but then again it is the ´óÏó´«Ã½ why am I not surprised?............oh and before anyone says, no I don't believe that for one minute that they bought this stuff themselves

Dan, thanks for the insight to studio life, an enjoyable read.

Due to being overseas a lot, I don't see as much of the show as I would like.
However, what I do see (and hear) is an almost begrudging reluctance to say something positive and supportive about my team, Sunderland.
A certain Mr Shearer, Lawro and Le Tissier are the worst culprits.
And please don't get me started about MOTD (the big 4 fan club).
A little more 'focus' on those further down the table would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Dan,

Thanks for the insight don't understand why people decide to read blogs that other readers have requested then leave rude comments but anyways...

Good to hear that you still have plenty of time for family in the mornings before you have to leave for work.

Keep up the good work and the enjoyable articles.

If you could not conquer Everest, surely you could claim?

Fascinating blog, and as the father of a toddler myself I'd remind other readers that being a Dad means that a cushy day job is not so much desirable as required!

As an aside, Bourbons are the king of biscuits and any attempt to champion fig rolls is foolhardy in the extreme.

While we're on the subject, I happened to see your truly ridiculous pen-throwing incident with Charlie State on Breakfast. While the originality of the idea must be applauded, the look on Charlie's face when the camera cut back to him suggests that you had just taken a dump on a photo of his kids. Will you still be welcome in the Breakfast studio in future?

I always liked Mike Bushell, who seemed the perfect antidote to the too-good-to-be-true smarm of 'Strictly' Chris Hollins, but as it seems he follows that mob up the M1, I now will no longer champion him. Celina Hinchcliffe is a Wednesdayite - get her on as a sub.

I quite like the blog, reminds of the days when I would read shoot and match before pulling out the posters to stick on my bedroom wall.

Very good Dan, and I know you value my opinion greatly. How re the panel for such shows chosen, is it through those looking for a career in entertainment and broadcasting, or are certain individuals head hunted? I'm assuming it's the former as I am unsure as to why C grade footballers such as Mark Bright would make it onto our television sets. Possibly the list should be refined to international footballers only, who are qualified to accurately cover all aspects of the professional game.

#18 - GROW UP! Would you prefer that they ate nothing all day?! If you're worrying and getting wound up by ´óÏó´«Ã½ Presenters spending licence fee money on bacon sandwiches and biscuits, then you lead a very sad life indeed. Lighten up! I pity you.

Great blog Dan. Keep them coming! Maybe have 2 bacon sarnies next time just to cheese #18 off a bit more. :-)

24:

As long as the list of international footballers excludes Ian Wright I don't mind.

24:

Mark Bright is an EXCELLENT footballer who more than justifies his position as a pundit. All we need is David 'Thirsty' Hirst to team up with him once again...

so ye.... what do you do the other 6 days a week

don't get me wrong, I find Mr Bright utterly charming and an excellent pundit. However, would a perfect combo of charm and pedigree be more sufficient? I think Alan Hansen epitomises this. also i think the guy is unfairly type cast into punditry for the african nations cup, something i find slightly racist on behalf of the ´óÏó´«Ã½. The guy is english born and bred is he not?

couldn't agree more on the ian wright issue #26. Provides opinions and analysis that we could find in any pub at closing time accross the country.

#27, Hirsty, if only. The old fashioned centre forward, and one hell of a player too in his prime. But I don't think he'd get involved in any of this fancy dan television palava. A regular Joe who likes his Joe regular

I Usually like your Clomun, but this was just a little pointless for me,all i got from it was that you eat a lot of biscuits/sweets and the ´óÏó´«Ã½ sounds like a lads club. Just makes people who work 9 to 5 all week (like me) envious and a bit let down.

will look forward to next weeks.

Column i meant!

Guilty as charged, TV's Dan Walker. I have been an Owl since birth, and am indoctrinating my young son into the Ways Of The Wednesday. Some might call that child abuse, but as is so often the case, the abused have become the abusers...

I believe you're right about Hirsty's shot - if I remember correctly it was away to Arsenal in the 1996/97 season and almost snapped the crossbar. I hold a hockey record, you know. I once took off my skate and tried to stab somebody. I'm the only guy who ever did that.

I like the blog.

On a typical Saturday...

12:15: Awake feeling slightly hungover, watch football focus.

This is a comfortable routine, but not when I get rudely cheated by the Formula 1 and find out FF started 45 minutes earlier!

If this happens then Soccer Saturday saves the day.

Why would you ever willingly eat a fig roll??!!??

Great blog, love the show. Keep up the great work.

Oreo's take some beating though Dan. End.

HI Dan.
Thanks for the behind the scenes look & entertaining blog, IMHO they're getting better each week.

You wrote, 10.30 I disappear for some essential pre-match preparation...

Is this just a polite way of saying you had to "destroy" the men's room after eating so much?

p.s. No longer living in the U.K. I really miss the excellent biscuit assortment

not a big fig roll fan myself, but seems you are not the only fan of them......

Dan you'll be glad I am here for this one. Apparently the difference between cakes and biscuits are: Cakes go hard when stale, biscuits soft. Therefore by this classification, the humble jaffa is indeed a cake. For the hardest shot, I believe this was struck by a guy named Ronnie/Ronny/Rony for sporting lisbon I think, or maybe againbst them. It was only a couple of years ago, and well worth a look. Perhaps it is something you could run on football focus, as the only footage of this is available on youtube, and the quality does not do the shot (GOAL) the justice it deserves.

As a student i envy the amount of times you get to have breakfast...i usually have to make do with a packet of crisps and last night's pizza..great blog.

What happened between 13.30 and 23.59?

I agree with Fig Rolls and Garibaldi!! They are my 2 favourites also!!

everyone has failed to mention Custard Creams....

I love the "how dare the ´óÏó´«Ã½ spend MY money feeding their staff!?" comments. Ah the licence fee and it's ability to make people think anyone cares what they think. I pay council tax too, surely I should be king of the council and only have my money spent on my dwelling?

Nice blog Dan. You've got a good job, I've got a job that allows me to read about your job when I should be doing my job. Each have their perks, no idea what mine quite are yet.

Interesting Blog Dan you really are lucky to do a job most on here would kill for also i know that by reading previous blogs this gig did,nt just drop in your lap well done to you and anyone who seriously thinks custard creams should be mentioned in the same breath as fig rolls well!

interesting that you spend 20 minutes in the shower in the morning...

nice blog Dan. I love this sort of stuff; gives a real insight into something i'd like to go one day. But i'd have to agree with #6, Jaffa Cake are infinitely superior to the Fig Roll.

Hi Dan, just read through all your blogs as first time I have seen that you are doing them and found them very interesting/informative! Been watching football focus weekly this year for the first time in about 5 years, think you are doing a great job getting the best out of the pro analysts well...

Have also read some of the comments on the blogs...tomefccam...I agree it is fair enough to have an opinion but I see on the last blog you called Dan arrogant...hmmm...I think he comes across as the opposite (my opinion!!) and the fact that these blogs are about what goes on at football focus etc I guess it is hard for him not to talk about himself...also if Dan had written that "actually I have a very well paid job" as you put it, then maybe he would be but can't imagine him ever writing that! Then you seem to be "brown nosing" (as you like to put it) in this blog when he is talking about a day in the life of himself...why praise when you obviously think it is self indulgent?!!

Dorota's new word of the week should be 'gluttony'

Why has no-one mentioned those crunchy ginger cream biscuits. They are the best. But Dan, you can have mine because, as a diabetic I cannot eat them

#25 obviously works for the ´óÏó´«Ã½, as why else would you get so defensive over the eating of bacon sarnies bought with taxpayers money........quick, quick stop the tea lady you need to fatten up before winter is upon us!!!

pidley80, all fair points, none of which I can argue with. I just feel that all comments before mine offered no discussion points at all. I don't find Dan arrogant, just some of his comments ahve been suspect at times. Maybe that is just a droll sense of humor that is difficult to acquire over text as opposed to speech. well there you go.

On a related topic, I find that Rowntree's chocolate is vastly superior to that produced by either Cadbury's or Mars. The Yorkie truly is the king of chocolate bars.

It has to be the fig roll!!

I didnt realise they were so popular!!

Any presenter who gets "epic fail" into their blog has my utmost respect.

dan, you're a disgrace.
choc hobnob?????????????
crincle butter crunch???????????

sort your biscuits out!

enjoyed reading how you "work" for 4 hours a week. we're all jealous!