CB Fry

Players are very good at getting those kind of messages out there. "I didn't want to leave but the club got an offer they couldn't turn down" There's a long way between "don't want to leave" and "I am definitely signing a new contract at a Champ club when Prem offers are right there". Saying you don't want to leave also preserves loyalty bonuses and potentially other monetary benefits. So dont get excited by "it's not a rumour". That's not quite the same thing as the reality of situations.

Absolutely killer line up to be fair.

They will love it but they don't need it to be the opening day. It's still an interesting fixture in October or whatever. Would be wasted on opening day. Opening day is about relegated Premier clubs going down a peg or two playing L1 promoted clubs/small Championship clubs.

I mean, you don't have to buy a season ticket.

The real winner here is Andy Burnham.

Lovely finish Rashford.

Fucking shut it Pauline Quirke

Lineker would have buried that.

Just knock it about at the back for the next 77 minutes lads.

Well he definitely won't miss twice.

Peak Russball to begin with.

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"The report" - like anything Rupert Lowe has cobbled together is worth a second glance. Utterly thick cunt.

Adam Blackmore was on BBC East Midlands Today earlier singing Russell's praises for sceptical Leicester fans.

I don’t think anyone at all is saying anything different to that.