That's what we were doing in 5 a side last night so packed up at half time after 2 of our 5 men walked off to join our sister side. Fortunately it was only a friendly so no league points were at stake.

Howard Webb is at the centre of a penalty controversy after changing his mind over a penalty in the Egypt v Brazil thriller in the Confederations Cup on the advice of his 4th official. Brazil scrape home 4-3. Italy are altogether more comfortable in beating USA 3-1, Giuseppe Rossi (who could have played for the States instead) scoring twice.

England scrape through 2-1 against Finland in the Under 21 Tournament. Michael Mancienne is sent off, Lee Cattermole and Micah Richards scoring for the 3 lions. Spain and Germany share a 0-0 draw.

Roberto Martinez finally lands the Wigan job, Gary Speed is amongst the favourites to take over at Swansea.

In a great bit of transfer poetry, Barnsley's keeper called Heinz, has joined a German side called Mainz. Heinz Muller the man in question.

Owain Tudur-Jones has become Norwich's 2nd signing of the summer after leaving Swansea.

The BBC rumours page is, as usual, a tale of rumour and counter rumour. Not to mention downright pie in the sky stuff. And lies. My favourite Scottish Midfielder Scott Severin is apparently a target for Watford. Big news.