january 15th
08.37 – I’ve written a lot this week, so today’s entry is going to be short and sweet. Relatively.
Some reports are suggesting that Kanu will definitely be around for the Villa game, and may play in the Carling Cup. They also say that he’s still waiting to hear from Nigeria after he asked to stay until next Wednesday. So, does anyone know how they’re communicating, carrier pigeon? How long does it take to make a phone call?
“Hello, it’s me…Kanuuuuuuuuu…..can I stay or not? Ok, cheers. Buh-bye.”
Considering the Nigerian camp were talking about reporting clubs to FIFA and invoking their rights to the players before a tournament like this, it’s all a bit up in the air still I reckon.
After speculating yesterday that Sylvain Wiltord would move on at the end of his contract in the summer, I’m reliably informed that it’s 99% certain he’ll sign the deal that’s been offered to him and he’ll be staying. Make of that what you will.
According to The Sun this morning we’re about to make a £5m bid for Jermaine Defoe. I’m not sure about him at all, but it does seem like there’s something going on transfer wise at the club. There’s a bit of speculation that the club are trying to complete a deal for a player before announcing the fact that the money is in place and work has begun on Ashburton Grove (and it has begun earlier this week). Perhaps because announcing the new stadium would push the price of a player up?
Ashley Cole went for a precautionary shoulder scan yesterday afternoon. You know I’m not one for wild and off the cuff speculation, but I’m thinking he’s got some kind of problem with his shoulder. If you haven’t already read the story of the Arsenal fanzine seller and Kolo Toure’s wife, you will have already read it as soon as you’ve finished reading it.
Right, four more classes then that’s this week done and dusted for me on the teaching front. Hurrah.
