never thought I'd say this but Cesc Fabregas no longer is on the books of Arsenal Football Club...
After the most protracted transfer safa in modern times, Cesc Fabregas' transfer back to his beloved Barcelona took place officially this morning. I have to admit that have experienced the whole set of emotions this afternoon, now that it has finally come to an end. I have to admit to some fairly rash statements on Facebook I made only today after seeing him kiss the Barca crest. I was enraged. But on reflection that is his first love. Not Arsenal. Also the fact he says he seems to have been almost silenced by the Football Club, not to talk to anyone this summer, I find pretty sickening at a time all the fans wanted to know what was going on, the Arsenal Board would not give any information or any sort of statement which highlights to me the lack of respect Msrs Hill-Wood, Kronke and Wenger have for the fans.
I digress...
Yes, the club nurtured him into the world class talent he is now (above turning out for his first senior appearance for Arsenal in 2003, against Rotherham in the FA Cup) and yes Barcelona turned their back on him at the age of 16, whilst signing young Messis and Xavis up to long term contracts. But he is born their. A spaniard in London may be happy a happy one, but sooner or later his homing instincts will take over. And ultimately, after Barcelona's near 3 year courtship of him and Arsenals current hazy direction, he has finally given in to his heart and returned home.
Its gonna strange seeing Cescy in the Blaugrauna shirt.....Still, the world revolves....Good Luck.
I guess...
here's a tribute to him in video. his best moments....he was so good at releasing Henry. So.Very.Good
ahem...(wipes away tear)
So the opening weekend of the new campaign was nothing if not boring. two goalless draws, included. But there were some moments of drama, not least Gervinho's sending off on his debut after a fracas with the kind spirited Joey Barton. I dont know what it is about this guy but he's never far from controversy. Im not gonna go into this except to say, Gervinho was correctly sent off, Song should have been, but most importantly Barton should have been, for continued aggressive behaviour.
And Arsenal need AT LEAST 1 or 2 creative players to provide that spark to get thing going behind the strikers...
so anyway....
Gary Cahill's price tag has now gone up by a further few million after a composed dominant performance against a beleaguered QPR side at Loftus Road, on their Premier League return after 15 years. Cahill scored the opening goal, a peach of a curler from just outside the box; this guy is the real deal. He can defend resolutely, pass, and also score and not just with his head. It must be his year to break into the England set-up and if Capello cant see it he needs his head read...Wenger too...
One of the players that also turned my head was Cahill's teammate, Croatian Ivan Klasnic. he's been with the trotters for 2 and a half years, essentially as an oft used sub, as back up to Johan Elmander and Kevin Davies but moreso during Daniel Sturridge's loan spell from Chelsea in the second half of last season.
Klasnic scored 5 goals in pre-season, which was the highest tally of anyone of the Premier League Clubs with now Elmander is at Galatasaray and Sturridge back with Chelsea (albeit for now) Klasnic has the perfect opportunity to make a name for himself and cement his place in the starting line up, next to Davies. Plus he seems to link up effortlessly with new arrival Chris Eagles. From just his opening game he has registered a goal and an assist, and he may well make his way into my Fantasy Premier League team, with Gervinho suspended.
He COULD just, be a revelation...
Finally, I seem to owe Ashley Young an apology. I had previously posted that I felt he would struggle in a Utd Shirt, but conversely, he seems to thrive in it. With him and Nani on seperate wings, whilst United deal with the injury of Antonio Valencia he picked up on Copa America duty, United seem to have a good delivery set up. Young completely eclipsed Nani against West Brom, at least on this outing. Even Rooney. It looks as though SAF will deploy him on the left wing, where he will be able to cut inside and out of defences and then supply curling looping crosses into waiting teammates in the box.
I can see him having a ball. Sadly...
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