21.   Traded from Florida to Montreal in March, his previous longest stint in the majors was three innings.

22.   Hashimoto, who earned a reputation as tough negotiator with the Americans in his previous stint as trade minister, made similar remarks.

23.   During his previous stint with Villa, he guided the Birmingham-based club to second place in the old Division One.

24.   Ironically, his opposite number John Toshack was also at the helm of the San Sebastian side nine years ago, in a previous stint at Real Sociedad.