august 5th
11.50 – With Arsene Wenger more or less confirming Tony Adams’ retirement here, Sol Campbell says he’s ready to fill the gap left by his departure.
Patrick Vieira is likely to be captain for the new season, but we definitely need people like Sol, Martin Keown and Dennis Bergkamp to show leadership on the pitch. Paddy is not really the most vocal of players, in complete contrast to TA who spent the whole game talking, cajoling, encouraging and bollocking players when needed.
Sol took some time to settle in when he first arrived, but he was just outstanding for the last 6 months of the season. I’m sure it takes time to feel part of a club like Arsenal, especially when you make the switch from that other shower of muppets, but I don’t think anyone can argue with that fact that Sol is now 100% Gooner.
CLASSIFIED AD –For sale: 1 Nigerian striker, capable of incredible skill, 2 previous owners, still in good condition, recently serviced, £1m or nearest offer. If it’s true, it seems more likely that Aliadiere will play the 4th striker role this season. If Jeffers was fit I’m sure he’d get chances, but you can’t blame Arsene Wenger for making his plans around the assumption that old jug ears will be knackered most of the time.
If you were here during the World Cup, you’ll know how much Arseblog admires Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane. His latest display shows an intelligence and a rapier wit that’s beyond the Sunderland fans. Still, it’ll never top this.
