Let's be honest, if Gallagher was fit, Leonard wouldn't be starting today would he? I think we'd all be over the moon if he could get a goal or 2 today and stake his claim though. We've had numerous young strikers come through the ranks over the years that ultimately never make the step up. There's something a bit more special (to me anyway) about the idea of a homegrown striker making the big time compared to other positions. Scoring goals, especially in a time of need can fire you to hero status much quicker than a defender for example. Do us proud Harry 👏 💙🤍 Watch him not even start now😑

Didn't Gallagher get injured one time having a shower? Sure I've not made that up 🤔

Seems like I'm in a minority, but can't wait to get going now. Circumstances are far from ideal but I'll always get that first game buzz regardless. The first few games are always a bit all over the show in terms of results and after 5 games there's usually an obscure team top of the league that have no chance of winning it. I'm going for Birmingham this season. I know ticketing is a bit different these days with print at home etc but I was in the club shop yesterday lunchtime and there wasn't a single person there buying tickets so not expecting a big opening day crowd 🙁 anyone know how many the baggies have sold?

Makes you wonder really, were those early signings a ploy to try and get some extra season tickets sold, there was a brief wave of optimism.....now look at the general feeling.... I'd say around 10-12th currently but that's partly because I feel the league is stronger this season too. The biggest frustration which I'm sure many of you share is that it literally needs 2 more quality additions up top and we'd be up there.

WBA have had a pretty dire pre season, losing to Cheltenham, Forest Green and Bolton, with a few draws thrown in too. Obviously can't read too much into pre season but coupled with their inactivity in the transfer window I doubt they're raring to go. 2-0 home win, Szmodics and Leonard with the goals. Me to sup many pints of Cruz Campo 🥳

He's looking at you 🧐

You're not being fair IMO

He's looking better than when he first landed despite a certain someone claiming he wasn't out of shape on here eh.... In his defence, he will have been told not to go full throttle on sprints today, it would be silly and injury provoking, it's normal, don't panic.

In fairness Pickering wasn't fully fit at all, but only way he gets to be is playing games like this, hopefully there's a BCD during the week.

Dolan is the ultimate 1 trick pony, terrible player IMO. Anyone who can't defend against him should not be playing football as a pro.

Along with a "what date will Akor Adams sign?" Competition.

Even for you this is beyond ridiculous.

The fact we're now going to need to demolish 3 sides of the ground as well perhaps explains why we're watching the pennies 😪

I'd be giving Leonard minutes against Girona, see how he fares against better opposition, no disrespect to our other friendly oppoments of course.

You are joking? Right? 🤣

Yes, Aldi recently brought put a knock off version for a fraction of the price too. I'm told they're better as well but I'm savoury not sweet so can't think of anything worse...

Need to see it in the flesh, I didn't think it was going to be as hi-vis at that, quite like it though 👍

No why?

I think barnsley could do with a few new defenders if any of those were first teamers 😳

The fact you've quoted 2 games says it all, he has about that many good games a season. The rest he flatters to deceive and runs down blind alleys before doing a few step overs, usually losing possession.

Markanday looks a LOT leaner at the moment, fair play to him, looks like he's been working hard to get more involvement. I'd have no issues moving Dolan on if he ends up making an impact and Dolan doesn't sign a contract.

I've just got back off holiday and spent a bit less than I thought so in theory could get a ST, not even tempted I'm afraid. Going up the lakes instead with it.

Wharton is going to be some way off playing by the sounds of it. Injury and illness (if true) combined are gonna take it out of someone so slight.

Really hope the youngsters bang a few goals in today, have a feeling we're going to need then more than we'd have liked next season.....