Rodrigo is reportedly on his way to Benfica.

I remember Tottenham winning 6 from 6 or thereabouts in pre-season about 2 years ago, including some big scalps like Roma. Then along came the season and they had 2 points from 8 games. Pre-Season means nowt really.

Of course it means nowt. I think Liverpool and Spurs do have the advantage of qualifiers early on in the season, they should raise sharpness a bit more. There's going to be a heavy World Cup hangover though. I guess Man Utd could be beneficiaries of that.

Blackburn finally managed to win a pre season game 2-1 against the mighty Sydney FC.

Wigan XI lost 4-0 to Chester.

They beat Fleetwood Town

I meant the 1st team versus pro teams.That was more of a reserves v semi pro team.

Looks like a done deal now (after seeming last week that it had stalled).

Joe Cool deal of the century.....apparantly.

Dear oh dear. More of our supporters were buzzing about bringing Aurelio back than bringing Cole in.