The head coach of Southampton FC has been given a suspended ban of six weeks and a fine of £28,000 over his role in the Spygate scandal.

The Football Association announced its decision concerning Tonda Eckert after the German manager admitted misconduct charges relating to the observation of opponents' training sessions.

We've lured the very highly-rated under-16s striker away from Liverpool.

This is with an eye on the Brighton match this weekend. He said all of them are close to full match fitness and could be involved. Which is encouraging because he's usually more on the cautious side when it comes to injury updates.

Reports that Durham's council is in shambles since Reform took over it.

For the most part the predicted market peaks and troughs are pretty accurate. This is more of a statistical analysis (using past numbers to predict future behavior) than a Nostradamus getting high and pulling predictions out of his ass.

But still, there's a degree of confirmation bias influencing the believers (and conversely instinctive skepticism affecting doubters) that come into okay.

Either way, I think it's an interesting tidbit from the past.

It's only the Community Shield. But it was still an interesting snapshot of where both teams seem to be right now.

Good summary of the situation with Vini Jr, and why he's an attractive - if very unconventional - option for Arteta and Berta.

Will it happen? Likely not. (But we can still hope!)

"No, to be honest, I don't think they should be suspended," Gavi told reporters on Tuesday when asked about the Argentinian players that were involved in the fracas.

"I realize it doesn't set a good example for the children, but there's also that side to football that's a bit more violent," Gavi said.

"Perhaps the most logical thing, in my view, would be to send him off during the match and leave it at that, but as I say, at the end of the day I think it's all part of football and that's just the way it has to be."

It's nice to hear some empathy for US fans, and not just have them lumped together with all the WC chaos going on in their country caused by officials. Uncle Ian speaking the truth again.

Well done to Crystal Palace. Their very first season in Europe and they win the Conference League (after being screwed out of a place in the Europe League by UEFA). This marks only their second ever major trophy, after winning last seasons FA Cup. So it's long overdue. A fitting farewell for outgoing manager Oliver Glasner.

Great speech from Mikel, and amazing support for our fans who were there. They and the club have truly turned what was once a meek venue into an intimidating fortress.

COYG!!

For the third consecutive season! Phenomenal achievement from phenomenal keeper!