It says something of the mistrust now rampant in the Premier League that when Brighton revealed three positive tests for coronavirus this week, the first reaction of many was to ask: 'How did they conjure that?'
Expect more of the same now players are revealing their true feelings about Project Restart.
Expect more suspicion, more rancour, more questioning of motives and accusations of pressure from all sides. New contracts and incentives for those who are reluctant, but whose clubs want to play.
Danny Rose this week expressed his opposition to the Premier League's Project Restart
The same for those who wish the season curtailed and regard player safety as their trump card.