Countdown

Congratulations to Burnley’s former England Under 21 international Clarke Carlisle on his winning first appearance on Channel 4’s long-running quiz show ‘Countdown’. Clarke scored an impressive 89 points to his opponent’s 55. He previously won ITV’s ‘Britain’s Brainiest Footballer’ back in 2002.

Ashley Cole’s upcoming appearance on Sky 1’s ‘Are You Smarter Than A Ten Year-Old?’ remains unconfirmed.