Hong Kong.

I’m back from Shanghai. 9 days of lessons, visits and discussions later, I could look back to this time away from Hong Kong as perhaps one of the highlights in an otherwise highly forgettable 2009. I got to know many new people, had new perspectives in things, did some really good self-reflection and serious thinking. All in all, I think it has been a great visit, and I shall remain eternally grateful for the people who made this trip possible.

I was at Mong Kok with the group of Hong Kong Manchester United fans to witness United winning the league title for the 18th time – and we can now proclaim loudly that no other team has ever won the league title more than Manchester United. The match itself wasn’t the greatest, but what was more important was that one point required to win the title. Rafa Benitez can shoot his mouth off as he liked, but that isn’t going to hide the fact that the league trophy is heading (again) to the trophy room at Old Trafford rather than Anfield. On hindsight, I’d take it gladly if Liverpool were to stuff us 4-1 at Old Trafford every season if we were going to win the league title.

Now for the Champions League.