Wet Republic, Las Vegas, is not often associated with south London footballing stories.
For the uninitiated, Wet Republic is a 54,000 square foot pool party venue in the sun-splashed shadow of the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.
And, roughly this time six years ago, Tony Pulis appeared to stride through its throng of partygoers, stag dos and hen parties dressed in a full Palace tracksuit.
But more on that later.
First, Airdrie, a small town just east of Glasgow. Home to a young Barry Bannan.
“Growing up in Airdrie was where I probably learned most of my football,” the former Eagle says from his Midlands home.