Seasons greetings to all ...even Wolves fans

THERE she was, proudly wearing her team's colours, surrounded by half of Albion's first team, having her picture taken.

Except this was an unusual photo request. She was a youngster called Peggy and wearing a Wolves shirt. And in Sandwell Hospital's children's ward awaiting to go into theatre.

The pre-op procedure was delayed so she could the signatures of every Albion player.

James Morrison, Pele, Joss Labadie, Filipe Teixeira, Pele, Scott Carson, Jonas Olsson and captain Jonathan Greening all duly obliged. Plus Baggie Bird, of course and a secret Santa (whose identity remains a mystery)

These are the occasions, within the four walls of a hospital, where even cross-club rivalries are forgotten and irrelevant.

Never mind relegation issues, share restructuring and the lack of points or goals. These annual events always stir up a feeling of perspective.

The kids enjoyed their gifts, there was a chance for plenty of photos and an opportunity to get away from the reality of their respective admissions to the children's ward. Although Jonathan Greening must surely be taken to task after being overheard admitting that the Snowman was his favourite film as a child. Surely not Jono?

Tony Mowbray wouldn't mind a gift or two himself come January.

You'll already know today's news about Ishmael Miller and it got me thinking.

Consider this - Adam Oliver, Larus Sigurdsson, Brian Jensen, Derek McInnes, Phil Gilchrist, Thomas Gaardsoe, Michael Appleton, Darren Moore, Neil Clement, Filipe Teixeira, Kevin Phillips and now Miller (and, to be honest, I might have missed a few)

What is it about Albion players and serious knee injuries during this decade?