It’s Everton tonight in the Carling Cup a good chance for some first teamers to get a run out and some ‘fringe’ players will have the chance to show what they can do.
It’ll be all Swiss in the centre of defence with Djourou and Senderos teaming up together. Senderos is particular is determined to win back his first team place and there are many who would suggest his leadership is something we could be missing. Certainly his aerial presence at corners might have helped break down Everton and other teams that play like they do. I expect because they’re at home and not facing the first team they won’t be as defensive.
Theo Walcott will start, as will Adebayor, Flamini, Aliadiere and Denilson, I’d imagine. Fran Merida could be on the bench too. Young Englishman Mark Randall, who was brought on the pre-season tour of Austria, could figure and he’s just waiting for his chance and learning from the players we have at the club already.
Sadly the game is not on TV anywhere and I don’t know if there are any streams. It’ll be a night by the radio, that’s if it’s even on the radio. After what happened against West Ham I’d imagine our approach tonight will be full-blooded, at least. It could be a good game.
We’ll hear from Arsene Wenger post-game and no matter what happens I’m sure all the questions will be about the events at Upton Park. Tomorrow should be an interesting day.
I managed to have a chat last night with Perry Groves for Friday’s arsecast. What a very nice bloke he was and you can hear about his book, how it got written, his thoughts on Ashley Cole and why his big arse didn’t fit into those tight shorts we used to wear back then. Remember to do your part though. We have to make sure that Perry’s book ‘We all live in a Perry Groves world‘ sells more copies than Cuntley Cunt’s turgid effort so order now or get down to your local bookshop.
Some transfer speculation yesterday linked with Le Mans keeper Johann Pele.
Yesterday was a landmark day for Arseblog. The 500,000th arse, or comment, was left by ‘Eight’ who is in league with Satan himself it seems. That is a huge number of comments even for a blog as old as Arseblog so thank you all for your wit and wisdom (you may replace this with two adjectives of your choice) over the years. It’s much appreciated. Mostly.
Right then, talk to you all tomorrow.
