september 8th
07.34 – So Barcelona are still bitching and moaning about Arsenal signing Cesc Fabregas. Their vice-President, Sandro Rosell, wants to come to London to have talks with the Gunners about the way they poached the young Catalan star. That’s according to Planet Football, anyway.
Marca – which I think is where Planet Football got their story – say that Rossell wants to come to some agreement with Arsenal over the the return of the player, even at a later date, and he is contemplating going to FIFA because he believes the London residence held by Cesc’s father (a hugely important part of the deal) to be false. Joseba Diaz, Cesc’s agent says of the move to Arsenal “It was the best for the lad and his progression. He will be under orders of one of the best trainers in the world. Furthermore, Wenger believed in him.”
Anyway, as I reported he’s in London, he’s signed a 6 year deal, he’s been training and at this stage Barcelona are closing the stable door after the horse has bolted.
Sol Campbell says he wants to play for England forever, quashing rumours that he threatened to quit in reaction to what he reportedly felt was unfair treatment from the FA. “People have said I’m not going to turn up or pack in playing for England. I’ve never said that. It has never come from my mouth.”
A new column from a new columnist. Arsenal and the Media by Kali Korbis.
More internationals this week. I did watch Ireland v Russia the other day, how Shay Given is still alive I’ll never know. He came to punch one ball and landed on his head, which then went over at a 90 degree angle. It looked really minging in the slow motion replay. That was about the most exciting part of the game though. England were poo, and very lucky. Word is the Macedonian keeper was spotted with John Fashanu during the half-time break. Anyway, there don’t appear to have been any injuries to our players in the Saturday games, fingers crossed they get through Wednesday’s matches ok.
I’ve just realised that I’m nearly 32 years old and I’ve never had a plethora of anything.
