The edge is not exactly straight.

octagonally shaped timber

The textiles of the Western Han unearthed at Mawangdui in Changsha, Hu’nan, have many different varieties and the workmanship is of great exquisiteness, representing the high standard of the textile technology of that time.

That was harsh on the former Manchester United keeper after a performance which kept his team in the tie at times. But Grant, so often starved of luck himself, will feel both he and his side were worthy of the good fortune. Only time will tell whether it will be enough.