September 13th
Arsene Wenger yesterday denied that this was a transitional season saying “I don’t see it like that and I fight very hard to convince the squad that it is not a transitional year.”
It probably is transitional in the sense that we’re going to see less of some players who were first team regulars, like Bergkamp and Pires, and more from some of the younger players, hopefully. The boss also denied we’re missing Patrick Vieira and his ‘leadership’. To be honest I’m really tired of hearing that Vieira’s sale is behind the result at Chelsea and at Boro. We’ve lost games with him playing and it’s just a handy excuse for lazy journos to spout more lazy shite than usual. The Vieira of 3 or 4 seasons ago would have been a big loss but we hadn’t seen him for a long time anyway.
We miss his name more than the player himself. Vieira’s ‘leadership’ in recent seasons amounted to trying to leave every summer, obviously setting a great example for the likes of Ashley Cole and picking his games when he felt like it. I’m not sure we miss him anywhere near as people say.
Goodplaya updates and is of the same opinion as me with regards the team set-up with Henry out. Cygan out, Bergkamp out, Flamini out unless he’s playing with Cesc. Let’s see van Persie and Reyes together for some games. Arsenal reserves drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace reserves last night. Dane Nicklas Bendtner scored his 5th of the season while the other goal came from young Cypriot Giorgis Efrem. Champions League starts tonight. Chelski and Liverpool are in action tonight, ourselves and ManUSA tomorrow. Is our game on Sky does anyone know?
