A week in football will never be boring, will it? In just 7 days the crazy world of Football has seen a legend sectioned, the ginger haired Mourinho surprised us all and there were 2 green Footballers on show for Manchester United.

Paul "Gazza" Gascoigne was sectioned under the mental health act this week. Apparently Gazza's recent behaviour was considered more than a little batty. Whilst staying at a hotel in Newcastle the former England star allegedly ordered raw liver to his room, answered the door naked, set off fire alarms and wondered the corridors with a battery operated plastic parrot! What's wrong with that?

Ok, so its not exactly the sanest behaviour, unless you're on a stag do in Malaga, but Gazza wasn't on a stag do, but was reportedly "very drunk" when the boys in blue came to put an end to Gazza's shenanigans. I'm sure Forest and Celtic fans will struggle to share full compassion for the past master as he didn't exactly adhere to either set of supporters.

Some Forest fans will never forgive Gascoigne for his reckless challenges in the '91 FA Cup Final. Firstly a kung-fu style kick to the chest of Gary Parker then a shocker on Gary Charles. The foul on Charles, who strangely found himself in trouble with drink after his playing days as well, is the one most remember. Roger Milford, referee for the final, should have red carded Gazza such was the severity of the tackles, instead only flashed a yellow at the Geordie. He didn't notice too much as he was laid out on a stretcher with a much publicised knee injury. Nayim came on in his place, had a belter, and the rest they say is history.

Gazza's career north of the border wasn't devoid of controversy either. A goal celebration by a bleached haired Gazza wasn't taken as complimentary by the Celtic section of Glasgow. In fact I suppose most Scottish football supporters never forgave Gazza for his exquisite flick, turn and volley goal against the Scots in Euro '96. By all accounts Colin Hendry is still looking for the ball to this day!

Another man who would receive little or no sympathy from Forest or 'Crispestershire' (Leicester City) fans would be Gary Megson. Once described as the Ginger Mourinho by the News of the World, Megson has somehow guided Bolton into the last 16 of the UEFA Cup. He couldn't guide Forest to the third round of the Johnston Paint Trophy in his time at the City Ground. Leicester City fans only saw him guide their team a mere 9 times before the 'Ginger Special One' jumped ship.

It was more a case of green faces then green fingers in France last week. Along with Incredible Hulk look-a-like Carlos Tevez, who managed a dramatic late equaliser against Lyon, Cristiano Ronaldo was subjected to his own personal light show. The United ace was pounced upon by the local's during his warm up when some idiots thoughts it would be funny to shine green laser pens into his eyes. Perhaps it was eye treatment for that winking problem he had against England a few years back! The incident was reported by United to some UEFA Officials and were all absolutely sure that Europe's governing body will act with it's usual spineless attitude towards anyone non-English!

UEFA will have its work cut out this week though. The re-occurrence of over zealous policing was on show in Spain for Bolton's trip to Athletico Madrid. The baton swinging Police Officers waded in as the Bolton Fans looked menacingly like they were going to sing and chant. Didn't matter too much that Athletico ultra's had lit flares and set fire to a chair. Will we ever truly be accepted outside these walls? We most certainly will never be understood, that's a fact.

How can I leave without mentioning Forest's away win at the weekend. Not since early December had the Reds secured 3 points on the road. Junior Agogo scored the only goal of the game, his 11th of the season, and sets up a real cracker at the city ground next Monday. Carlisle are the visitors on March 3rd in what promises to be a tense top of the table clash. See you there.

Alan March.
Commentator for Visually Impaired Spectators at Nottingham Forest and Wembley Stadium.