A commentator in the Manchester United v Chelsea Premier League match today actually said: "Manchester United haven't conceded a headed goal with Ferdinand and Vidic on the pitch since March last year".
I am not making this up. Who one earth collects and collates figures like that, & solemnly lists them for the commentators to quote in earnest tones at 'appropriate' moments? What is supposed to be the point?
Can anyone think of a more absurd 'statistic' which has actually been published or broadcast?