The Football Diary Podcast

Man City win the Community Shield, Solanke joins Spurs, and are Chelsea losing their identity?

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Episode notes

Mike, Myles and Dave analyse the season opener at Wembley, as Manchester City beat United 7-6 on penalties in the Community Shield after drawing 1-1 after 90 minutes. What positives can both teams take away?


In the transfer market, United seal deals for Mazraoui and De Ligt, while Dominic Solanke joins Tottenham. And as Pedro Neto squeezes into a packed Chelsea dressing room, are they in danger of losing their identity as a club?


We also cover Wrexham's winning start to life in League One, and Wayne Rooney's Plymouth taking a 4-0 hammering at Sheffield Wednesday,