...at least Compo only takes August off of work.

As some of you know, the I-Man has been touring all over (especially German and maybe Italy?).  

On the one hand I am happy seeing Ian, obviously, enjoying himself so much.

On the other hand I noticed this and my reaction was: "I think I've seen this movie before.  Usually in Session 8 or later".

This time Ian didn't wait.  He's already giving away a match due to a lack of Gk planning:

This time, everyone's friend, Rob Peterson gets the advantage:

Rob: Please enjoy your free trip to the FA Cup Sweet 16...

But don't feel too bad for the I-Man.  He's "slumming it" in the 2nd Division this season just like his buddy Dave Dohm did last season.

Ian's opponents look like this in Season 45 from a Head to Head perspective: