Good morning. A quick Sunday round-up for you.
The News of the World reports Arsenal have told a ‘high maintenance’ Sol Campbell that he’s played his last game for the club. No surprises there to be honest. If we were actively trying to sell him last summer before his histrionics there’s no doubt we’ll be trying even harder this time around. Campbell himself is always willing to play the wounded soldier and talks about 8 years of hurt. Right. Drama queen. The People suggests Fulham will make a bid.
Robert Pires says he knew it was time to leave Arsenal when he was substituted after Jens Lehmann’s sending off in the Champions League final. It’s not a ‘blast’ at Arsene Wenger just an intelligent guy explaining why he chose to go to Villarreal. He also talks about the chances of the French squad in the upcoming world cup.
Peter Beardsley says Theo Walcott is, along with Wayne Rooney, the best young player he’s ever seen.
The People says Patrick Vieira wants to return to Arsenal because Juventus might get relegated and he’s been keeping in the touch with Gilles Grimandi. Could he do an Ian Rush and come back after one season ‘abroad’? I doubt it although there’s no doubt we need a midfielder of his general stature and style. Manchester United are also said to be interested if Vieira does decide to come back to England.
And that’s about it. It has gone roasting over here now so I think today might be a day to get the Sunday papers then read them on the beach. I might even go topless!
Till tomorrow.
