december 1st 2004
Welcome to a brand new month on Arseblog. And good fucking riddance to the last one. No doubt this one will be filled with proper football and games in which Arsenal win by scoring ridiculous amounts of goals.
Tonight sees our kids take on Man Utd’s urchins at Old Trafford in the Carling Cup. The boss says this is a great opportunity for our youngsters to show they’ve got what it takes to make the step up the first team. With big spending looking unlikely in the transfer window it appears the only way we’re going to freshen up the team between now and next summer is with this lot so it’s going to be very interesting to see how they get on this evening. Robin van Persie has impressed the boss since his move from Feyenoord. AW says “He’s very close to our first XI and has been in my mind for a long time. I am very impressed by his attitude and his talent.”
Young defender Justin Hoyte is looking forward to tonight’s game and he knows that good showing against United could put him firmly in the boss’s plans for Rosenborg with Lauren suspended. He says “Rosenborg? That is up to the boss. Yes, it could be a good six days but I am just looking to have a good Wednesday night first. Then we will see what happens.”
Dangerous Davy Dein has scoffed at suggestions Arsenal are in crisis reminding everyone ‘there’s a long way to go yet.’ He also talks about the possibility of Arsenal seeking a full share listing on the London Stock Exchange in the future and talks about Arsenal ‘The Product®’. Obviously it’s something that has to be considered I suppose but I do hope it’s something that never happens, despite the obvious financial benefits for the club.
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That’s it. Come on the kids tonight.
