How’d it go? Was it rescheduled?

Ahh, that blows man… Are there any opportunities later in the week?

Been a little bit since I’ve skimmed through. Feels like Arsenal transfer news has quietened a little after getting what feels like the main business out of the way.

I noticed Anthony Elanga was still on the list but has since signed for Newcastle. So, I went through the list and spotted some others that may have been missed:

• Emanuele Rao: looks to have been loaned out to Bari in Serie B on 17th July
• Leroy Sané: Moved to Galatasaray on a free

Also, Jadon Sancho is back at Manchester United after the loan to Chelsea

Finished Capaldi’s Doctor and I think his last is season is the strongest of his tenure. His 2nd season is good and a step up from his first. Overall it’s a bit better than I remember it but I think there was some inconsistency in quality. I feel like there was a lot of potential there. Sometimes there was a bit of telling and not showing or the episodes felt a little rushed.

Like there’s some unknown threat and the Doctor spends the episode figuring out what it is, when we were exposed to it within the first minute of the episode. Maybe stuff like that could have been teased out more, leave the audience in the dark longer so we’re finding out as the characters do. Or there’s elements of an episode where it feels rushed. Like the ‘Empress of Mars’ episode where a soldier has a redemption arc within 5-10 minutes of finding out he was a deserter. It didn’t feel like I got to see him really wrestle with that dilemma. We get some hints of him being undermined, then there’s the reveal, he then runs away and not 5 minutes later he comes back and has this big moment where he’s put that passed him to save the day. It’s a good reveal and the redemption is fine, there’s just not much substance in between to really flesh out that character.

After that thought, maybe that’s how I can summarise the Doctor Who seasons under Moffat with Capaldi’s Doctor; decent start and good finishes, just sometimes lacking in between.

Also, Bill is definitely up there as one of the best companions. Pearl Mackie did a great job. I also forgot how long Matt Lucas featured in the show.

Just started Whittaker’s Doctor now. Based on the first episode the delivery feels too rushed or flat. Still get the feeling she’s trying to do too much with it, which I get. It’s a pretty big role with big expectations. The main positive is that I do quite like the atmosphere they created. Feels dark and gritty compared to Moffat, which I think I quite like. Onto the 2nd episode…

Didn’t realise how much taller Rice was compared to Martinelli, lol

Tracker?

Ohh my!!! What shot!

Forgot about White’s pace…

I hope Dowman gets a run

You reckon Arteta will start some of the new signings or come on as 2nd half subs?

I’ve had to find some new links if you need any

I’m glad it didn’t go to penalties. I don’t think I could have done it xD

Going to have to be more clinical if they want to win it.

They seemed gassed, but kept in it. England had a lot of the ball but felt quite wasteful

Feels like the time wasting may have bit Italy in the arse. Trying to hold the 1-0 lead almost worked, but seemed a bit foolish. That’s only from watching from about the 50th minute though

Save was well-read. Keeper has done well, both have in all fairness.

Ohh my… after the last penalty shoot out I wasn’t confident. Didn’t matter in the end!

Huge call!

What a corner that would have been… faaar

Makes me wonder how Manure will go if they do try and go for Morten Hjulmand. If they struggled with Brentford, goooooood luck xD