november 5th
08.49 – Ahead of tonight’s game against Kiev comes the news that former skipper Tony Adams is set to be named the new boss of Wycombe Wanderers. That’s according to Sky Sports anyway.
Arsene Wenger commented “We wish him good luck. It takes time to settle in to adapt and to learn the job. My biggest advice for him is just be yourself and don’t try to copy anybody else and I think he will do that very well.” Advice that also comes from George Graham. A mix of Wenger’s attacking football and GG’s defensive know-how would be a very nice combination.
Freddie Ljungberg said “I think he is going to do great and all of us in the squad wish him good luck.”
So now you have a situation where almost every Arsenal fan will be looking out for Wycombe’s results week in, week out. It’s very difficult to think of Arsenal not being managed by Arsene Wenger. It’s almost impossible to think of anyone else who would ‘fit’ into the job now. Apart from Tony Adams of course. He’s going to learn the ropes with Wycombe, and obviously we all hope he does a good job. Not just because he’s a legend, not just because he’s a real Gooner, but because we want him back to take over one day. It’s got to happen. Look at how naturally it fits:
“GUNNERS BOSS ADAMS HAILS FOURTH CONSECUTIVE DOUBLE AND CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WIN”
It just fits. Good luck to Tony, good luck to Wycombe and good luck to whichever of our youths end up on loan at..erm…Adams Park. No really, that’s what it’s called.
Back to tonight’s game, and Arsene Wenger is worried about Arsenal players suffering from nerves, while Freddie Ljungberg is confident that the team can get the right result. The one thing I’d say about our European form, and it is pretty shit, is that it has to change at some time. We can’t go on not winning forever. This team, these players are too good not to at least make a go of it. I expect us to beat Kiev 18-0 tonight.
Due to injury and suspension, we’re unlikely to see Patrick Vieira until December. Rami Shaaban wants to challenge Jens Lehmann for the number 1 jersey. A bit of a silly one because even if he doesn’t play Jens will wear number 1. According to Tribal Football, Barcelona have finalised their outstanding payment for Marc Overmars and Emmauel Petit. They also suggest that Arsenal will pay Barcelona a total of £2.25m for Cesc Fabregas. £700,000 up front with the rest coming from two friendlies. Not sure that’s accurate, I believe Barcelona still owe us a friendly with all gate receipts going our way.
Right, a busy day ahead. Of course I’m working when the match is on, so I’ll miss the first 8 or 10 goals, but I should catch the second half. Later.
