It only seems like 12 months ago since I had my last Birthday!

And this is my 71st Birthday since I came into the World.

Coincidentally my favourite singer of all time the late great Marvin Gaye was also born on 2nd April. And he would have been 83 today.

3 points for the Clarets today please against Man City would be a nice Birthday gift for me.

Many Happy Returns mkmel. Blimey where have 71 years gone. Hope you have a lovely day and many more to come, oh and “ I heard it through the grapevine” that the clarets are going to be kind to you today.

HB Mel ... lets hope you have a good-un and doubly celebrating come 4-50pm

Many happy returns of the day Mel, let's hope that 3 points were on your wish list.

Happy birthday Mel, hope you're enjoying the Philippines.

Off to the Turf shortly but there's also a big game at Central Park against Stirling today, 2 big games !

Come on you Clarets and the Blue Brazil

Never met you Mel but I bet you don't look a day over 70 Happy Birthday and let's hope for 3 points to celebrate!

Happy birthday from someone hitting 70 in three weeks time. Perhaps Marvin and his great love, Tammie Tyrell are up in heaven together singing 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' for the Clarets today.

Happy Birthday, Mel. Let’s hope you’re saying “Ain’t That Peculiar “ when you see the results today and we’ve won

Happy Birthday, mel, and lots more to come.

Happy birthday, Mel. Put your feet up tonight with a bottle of Claret and a smile on your face.

Thanks to everyone who sent me Birthday Greetings!

Come on you Clarets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy birthday Mel, sadly the Clarets aren't delivering the goods, but only to be expected against City alas.

Hope it was a good 'un, Mel.

Yes it was a good 'un thanks Buxton.
Not spoilt by the Clarets abject performance and totally expected defeat.

Happy Birthday !!!