1. But even he wouldn't have dared to dream up this kind of swansong to his long football life.

2. 26 The Christmas rumpus led to unfair and short-sighted predictions that it was the swansong in Frank McAvennie's eventful career.

3. 9 Having acted as the standard-bearer for New Zealand's women's team for the best part of 14 years, Maia Jackman's first FIFA Women's World Cup will now double as her international swansong.

4. Gervais' series has been the Boldest of his career, and also one with the biggest heart, so for Derek's fans worldwide, this should be a bittersweet swansong, especially if Christmas already has you in a sentimental mood