Was curious to note the team flew out from Biggin Hill* (which is where Alireza flew into) rather than Shoreham Airport. You think that given you can see Shoreham airport from the training ground they'd use it.
* A lot of the players posted on Instagram while waiting for take-off.
I think previous season's closed doors friendlies weren't really publicised in the same way these recent ones have. Definitely know there were a couple last summer that weren't remarked on by the social media team. My assumption is now we're premier league and have all the record-breaking...