I understand all the important footy business blah blah, I'm a follower myself - but if he takes his career so seriously (not just him ykwim?), why not plan it so your baby is NOT due anywhere near such an important time.

FGS, I didn't want a baby at Xmas, so I avoided conceiving during the right time, simple.
:yeahthat: I am a fan as well. But I guess I am just looking at it in the 'grand scheme' of things. What would you rather. Be there for the birth of a child or play football kwim?