I hate Interlulls.
Seriously, they agitate me to the point where I think it’s a good idea to go out on a Sunday night and drink beer until 2am. And what good does that do you? Monday is still Monday, the Interlull is still the Interlull and you have to face it hungover.
The other thing is that one of my neighbours is right in the middle of some serious construction work. As far as I can tell they have left the front of the house on but gutted the rest and then rebuilt it. So as I sit here there’s all kinds of angle grinding and drilling and bashing and smashing and arse-scratching and very loud tea drinking going on. It is unpleasant in the extreme and I do wish they would stop their ghastly business. Why couldn’t they have just moved? So selfish.
If you’re expecting Arsenal news this morning then I’m afraid it’s not going to be your day. There are more stories about Johan Djourou’s 6 month absence but as we already talked about this yesterday there’s little point bringing it up again. Unless to say that his absence is now 5 months and 30 days seeing as we’re one day further on. That makes it sound more manageable, in fairness.
I wonder about our scouting though. We famously hear about how often Arsenal will watch a player before we sign him.
Arsene Wenger – “So, Steve Rowley, tell me about Francois Wünderkeed. Is he what we need?”
Steve Rowley – “The thing is, Arsene Wenger, that I’ve watched this boy 43 times. He has great pace, wonderful vision and awareness, a great range of passing, good finishing ability, likes a tackle, stamina like a rabid monkey and good in the air”.
Arsene Wenger – “So essentially you’re saying that if one were to open his locker you’d be moved to say that he’s got the lot in there”.
Steve Rowley – “Yes, yes I would”.
Arsene Wenger – “And his knees?”
Steve Rowley – “Like an arthritic pensioner”.
Arsene Wenger – “Bring him to me”.
Anyway, fingers crossed he makes a full recovery. His career is in danger of being blighted like an Irish potato.
Croatia coach Slaven Bilic has leapt to the defence of Eduardo in the wake of John Terry’s comments. He said:
I am leaping to Eduardo’s defence here. It’s a bit rich John Terry accusing Eduardo of being a diver when his mum is a shoplifter. When she goes on record and publicly apologises to M&S then we can talk. Now, can someone give me a rhythm? This cat needs to get his jazz on.
England play Croatia on Wednesday and it is believed the England captain is already practising his sneer + “divey-divey” hand motion.
And that’s that really. There’s nothing else happening. Nothing. But at least the hammersmashingdrillgrinding has stopped for a few moments.
Ahhhhhh.
