It's East v West for another London-based FOTM as Alex's beloved QPR take on West Ham United in the FA Cup third round. What could possibly go wrong? If the Hoops were to win, happy days. If they lost, they'd remain top of the league of worst-performing clubs in the FA Cup. On the day the Rs did well against the largely noiseless Hammers, but Premier League quality edged it. In all the excitement, Alex made no less than three predictions for the score. He was wrong each time but it seems Devizes Hoop James may just have passed the prospective father-in-law test. West Ham United 2 QPR 1 was recorded at the London Stadium on 11 January 2026.

Who said Footy on the Med had to have a Mediterranean connection? (Er, FOTM's loyal listeners, who didn't mind the occasional QPR game from Alex but have lately been messaging in their droves to say 'We want our Med experience back'.) It's a fair point and one which FOTM HQ is assessing with a view to authorising an improved package for London French, to inspire him to pick up the slack created by the slackers, John and Alex. Meanwhile, it's a short and sweet blast from Alex with QPR 2 Birmingham City 1. Cracking game; zero Med links.

Sunday in Sanremo.

FotM is back for the Liguarian Serie D clash between rivals Sanremese and Imperia.

Milan - Sanremo is the famous one day bike race but here you can join London French as he pedals his way over the border to take in the Derby.