january 20th
Walcott Watch: Yesterday Arsene Wenger said he hoped we’d have it all sorted in the next 24 hours. So that means some time today. And there you go. The hype is just too much for me.
Thierry Henry said he thought about leaving Arsenal but decided to stay because he loves the club. Hurrah. He said his recent statement was made because “I just wanted to clarify the situation for the fans. I wanted to say to those who love the club, what I have deep in my heart.”
Talks on a new deal are only at the early stages with every single person at Arsenal working 24 hours a day without sleep to ensure we sign a 16 year old from Southampton.
Saturday’s game against Everton sees us without a recognised left back, or any left sided defender, for the 56th time this season. Ashley Cole is definitely out as is Pascal Cygan. We could see Kerrea Gilbert at right back with Lauren on the left. Sol Campbell could be back too. Robin van Persie is likely to miss out but Dennis Bergkamp is back in contention.
Abou Diaby won’t feature this week but he talks about why and how he joined Arsenal and snubbed Chelsea. He says “Chelsea had contacted me before I moved here but the fact that Arsenal have a French manager in Arsene Wenger means a lot to me. I thought that Arsenal would be the best place to be and I’m sure the other French players will help me to settle quickly. The way the club conducted themselves in the contract negotiations was impressive and now I’m actually here I’m doubly delighted.”
Doubly delighted. Fantastic. I’m triply thrilled he’s doubly delighted.
And that’s it. Another week over and done with and now the weekend begins. Nobody does any work on a Friday, do they?
