So calling a game in which the only participants were men a man's game is offensive? The world* and in particular the UK is fecking mental. Anyone with a working brain cell knows the context in which Souness meant it.

In the 1913-14 season we won our first 5 Div 1 games, I can't see a 4, but quite a few 3s in earlier times. So the answer is a long, long time ....

Also the blatant hack on Havertz prior to Spurs first. Ok it was a few seconds before and upfield but not given and Spurs go on to score with Richarlison probably offside too and definitely obstructing the keepers view. The officials had a bit of a mare. Kane invisible then he scores. I wanted a Chelsea win but for Conte to plant Touchy

It's been 34 years since Rovers last won the first 3 games of a league season. Well done JDT and all at Rovers.

Livermore was bossing the Ref all game too. He probably decided the amount of ET. Thug got beaten though.

He was all game. Twat. Great, great win for Rovers.

Wallace and Furlong will trouble whomever plays left side for us. BBD is putting a shift in to help out. Cracking goal.

We last won the opening 3 games of a season in the 1988/89 season, also in the Second Division, beating Chelsea (A), Oldham (H) and Stoke (A). We finished in 5th ... I'll stop there, it still hurts.

God bless them.

He may have played for Brazil but for sure Fred has struggled when wearing red. He's often simply out muscled.

When did De Gea sign for Brentford. I missed that one. I'm no fan of Brentford, just enjoying the disaster that is MU. The 4th goal was a beaut though.

I hope Sam and Bradley both do very well. Its a long season.

If Dack stays fit and gets game time he will score goals and get assists. You know it. I know it. Don't be bothered with those who doubt. Class is class

I'm up and awake so will follow on here whilst watching SW v Sunderland which maybe will carry updates on other games. If a draw straight to pens, all a bit of a lottery.

Extended highlights courtesy of Swans TV, shows the goal line blocks too.

Martin spoke well and committed to their passing football but struggles to find an answer to teams that sit back to transition to fast counters. He's not alone with that conundrum.

Fred Pickering .... When he was sold I just knew bad times were coming. England too.

Fuck him. His ball crushing foul was atrocious, nothing 'professional foul' about that. The positive being he wasn't in our kit. Oh ... and that Boro lost.

Great result! I haven't watched the full game yet, just saw the goals on YT. To get up to speed I decided to watch the post match presser from Martin. It would appear that there was some friction between the benches so if Lowe was behind that then that's a bonus point to him I never expected to give. It's worth a look as Martin covers us, our tactics quite a bit.

Whatever. I'm still not doing your post reading and analysis, so suck on that.

Once, twice, every other week? Maybe once in a blue moon.

You need to be a regular reader, I have no inclination to be your educator.

As usual you are spot on. I have given up on arguing the toss and admire your stamina. Keep up the good work, I'm too old for this shit.

Any other examples of at least 5 academy products emerging simultaneously and all going on to be league winners and full internationals. I can't think of any. Maybe there is and no doubt you'll tell me.