Bank holiday greetings to you all.
Still not very much happening I’m afraid but Cesc has been talking about who he’d like the manager to sign this summer, and it’s Xabi Alonso. He says:
We need someone in the middle to make competition and make a difference, plus give us a new dimension. I think that is all we need. The rest is perfect.
Xabi would be great. He’s experienced and can score goals. I’m sure the boss is aware of that fact.
I’m assuming he means that’s all we need in midfield. And in that case I think he’s probably right. One quality signing in the centre of midfield would be plenty. We have loads of options and the increase in quality and competition might be just what some of the others need to help them progress.
We know it was close last summer. I was just waiting for a phone call to say ‘deal done’ last deadline day. Instead the phone call said ‘hhhhhhaaaaaa, hhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeh, hhhhhhaaaaaaaah’ so I said ‘Get lost pervert, you have the wrong number’, and then I got another call saying the deal was not going to be done. Disappointing to say the least.
I like Alonso, I have to say. He’s not exactly the destroyer many people will be looking for but he ticks many boxes. He’s the right age, plenty of Premier League experience, maybe gone a bit stale at Liverpool and looking for a new challenge, and, most importantly, is a very good footballer. Plus he hates Frank Lampard. What’s not to like?
Anyway, in these quiet times let’s get all ‘red button’ interactive and let me know what you think. There’s a poll there to the left. Yes to Xabi, or no to Xabi, make your choice.
The results of the last poll were interesting. A total of 2617 votes and 59% would prefer us to keep Eboue than sell him. That surprised me, I have to say.
Meanwhile Ajax captain Thomas Vermaelen has responded to speculation linking him with a move to Arsenal, saying:
I do not know much. I hear it [the rumours], but I can say little about it. It would be nice, but I’m not there yet.
Anyway, ’tis all speculation at the moment, we’ll see what happens there, if anything.
Fellow Dutchman Robin van Persie is to have all his wisdom teeth removed in an effort to help his ongoing injury problems. He’s had a relatively injury free year but every little helps, I suppose. He says:
I fear I’ll be forced to drink porridge through a straw.
And who amongst us, ladies and gentleman, hasn’t had that fear at some point in their lives? Cold, lumpy porridge through a straw. You would have to get one of those fancy, twirly straws which would take your mind off the porridge.
Now, I’m off to have some porridge frosted Shreddies a breakfast roll, then I’m off for a game of golf. Gotta love the sunshine.
Till tomorrow.
