While Chelsea were struggling during their Christmas period, a radio legend was recovering from his own ill-health.
Now, just like the Blues, Pete Stevens is well on the way to recovery and it was great to see him back in the press box on Saturday.
Pete is BBC Radio London's main man for sport and a fervent Chelsea supporter.
Tune in any night and the sports output will almost certainly have been produced by Pete.
Welcome back, my friend.
Also congratulations to Chelsea's Thresa Conneely.
Thresa is the face of communications department and celebrated her 30th year working at the Bridge on Monday.
I've know Thresa for 15 years and she has always treated me with respect which I hope has been reciprocated.
I hope to see you both on Saturday.