A 1-1 draw to kick-off the new season wasn't entirely unexpected, but it was still hugely underwhelming just a few months after thrashing Bournemouth 4-0 on the same patch of grass and, of course, winning the Conference League.

Some might see it as two points dropped, others will see it as a good point away from home. Either way, we've got a long way to go if we're to return to the standards that had is in the conversation for a top-four finish just a couple of seasons ago.

Also on this week's pod, Will catches up with social media comedian and massive West Ham fan, Rob Morgan, before getting the thoughts of friend of the show and huge Chelsea podcaster, Stamford Chidge ahead of the weekend's visit of the Blues in Stratford.

The lads also discuss their Betway charity bets for the weekend, as well as give their overall views on Bournemouth, Areola finally forcing his way into the number one spot in goal, the signing of James Ward-Prowse and so much more!

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