The barbecue was not the only thing thrown, however, as it has been revealed that around 30 attendees were taken ill with vomiting and diarrhoea. Four of the first team squad are said to have been among the number, although it has not been revealed which players they were.
The unkind view to take would be that Delia Smith, who has been distanced from any involvement in the food preparation, could have been better served had she rustled something up herself. It might also be pointed out that a couple of the side who underperformed last season could benefit from a flash diet. We would never say such a thing, of course.