june 8th
16.55 – A new look A R S E B L O G. Was bored today ……..
09.58 – Kanu warns England that Nigeria are determined not to go home with 3 defeats. You have to say that the Nigerians never really do themselves justice in big tournaments. Whether it’s lack of preparation or what, you have to say that with the players they have, they really should do better. Kanu is unlikely to play because of an ankle injury.
Mixed emotions here at A R S E B L O G about France’s next game – on the one hand, I want France to do well, because of the Arsenal players involved, and it will be a better tournament with them in it. On the other hand, if France get knocked out, it means more rest for Thierry, Paddy and Sylvain, leaving them in better shape for the new season in England.
It seems that there are some problems within the French squad – Trezeguet has already had a public spat with Dessailly and now blames his team-mates for the poor showing so far. Emmanuel Petit says Thierry Henry’s red card was deserved, while defender Vincent Candela says it was harsh. They just don’t seem to be singing from the same hymn sheet at the moment, and unless they sort themselves out quickly, they could become the first holders not to progress from round 1 since Brazil in 1966. The good news for France is that Zidane is fit again.
Paul Scholes calls Argentinians “wankers”, here.
Finally, non football, but this is nature-tastic.
