Then There Was Cesc
Jun 22nd, 2008 by 'holic
With the demise of Holland in Euro2008 we only have Cesc Fabregas left to worry about in a ‘will they get injured’ sort of way. Spain take on Italy tonight, and the form so far suggests they may be moving on to a semi-final date with Russia on Thursday.
That form is in direct contrast to the experience of the two countries in major tournaments down the years, and it would be dangerous to write off the Italians, World Cup winners just two years ago. Spain, ever the under-achievers, usually find a way of catching early flights home.
The football fan in me would like the Spaniards to progress, but the Gooner in me will be rooting for Italy so Cesc can have a break.
Whoever gets through will have what appears to be the toughest of tasks on Thursday. The Russians were mightily impressive as they outgunned Holland last night. There has even been some fanciful speculation linking us with Andrei Arshavin, star of the show. His current club is owned by Gazprom, and I would wager a few pennies that he ends up at Chelsea, if that is what Roman Abramovich wants. Even if he doesn’t, the asking price has probably been hiked beyond what Arsene Wenger would be likely to invest in one player.
The speculation surrounding Emmanuel Adebayor appears to be reaching a crescendo. Today everywhere you look he has decided he is going to AC Milan, yesterday he was about to become a Barcelona player. I like him, and hope he stays, but I remember the boost we got from the profit made on Nicolas Anelka when he and his brothers engineered his move to Real Madrid. A similar sum is being mentioned now, and I’m sure if the speculation proves to have some basis in fact that Arsene will already have his replacement in the frame. We shall see.
I hope you enjoy the game tonight (or Taggart if you prefer). All I need to do now is to decide whether to crack open a bottle of Rioja, or Montepulciano D’Abruzzo. I’ve just got six hours (and a case of Guinness) to decide.
28 Responses to “Then There Was Cesc”
i don’t care what bloody drink you have and nor does anyone else.
the points you make are valid.
love wayne
sick of all this shit. Is it August yet?
Ade for €31.5m is a joke. We should take the money and run. I just hope wenger re invests or this could be his last season
I would love to see Spain and Cesc do well in this tournament, but those damn Italians know how to win without ever hitting the heights.
being a red stripe man myself i would say a diet coke.
I woulsd love to see Cesk go through but Those Italians know how to win when everybody thinks they wont, sorry but think the Italians will win by 2-1 and dont think Cesk will even start why I dont know because to me he is the best midfielder in the World without a doubt. Tony.
loonie lehman’s still an arsenal player until July.
can i just reiterate the fact that I nor any of your readers care what your choice of drink is for the day ahead.
keep that news to yourself you tit.
love wayne.
I would like to know why you don’t drink BOTH of those wines?
Fuck. Off. Wayne. Don’t speak for anyone but yourself. Actually, don’t even do that.
Can I just reinterate, fuck off Wayne you tit.
Cheers to you, Mr ‘holic.
love Bakes.
Bakes,
can you kindly inform me what ‘reiNterate’ means?
also there is no need to use that kind of language. it is rude and offensive.
love wayne.
Wayne, I appear to have been labouring under a misapprehension. I thought you were someone I knew. Having checked your ip I seem to have my first virtual stalker. How exciting. Can you explain why you are so smitten with old ‘holic?
El Tommo, you have made my mind up for me. I shall sit on the fence and glug them both. What a great bunch of readers I have.
Oh, and you too Wayne.
Hello ‘holic. I can offer you a nice glass of chablis, but only if you’re very quick
Some of you people are idiots. The different wine references were to who would win tonight. Rioja obviously is a Spanish wine, while Montepulciano D’Abruzzo is quite obvously Italian. I really hope you understood that.
‘holic, your blog rules, your opinions are highly respected by proper gooners and you have an excellent taste in refreshments, ignore the ignorant and keep up the good work.
Heh at wayne.
Hello ‘holic!
Evening ‘holic.
Wow! I am someone ‘holic knows.
I think I’m gonna rock the BPL
Congrats Cesc on taking your country through to the semi’s. Now just don’t injure yourself you fucker.
wayne,
ReiNterate means I can’t type, but you’re still a tit.
I find someone expressing an opinion on behalf of every reader rude and offensive. So fuck off.
Hi KT, Ollie, MarkM!
love Bakes.
Hi ‘holic,
It’s been a while eh?
Bloody hell, I’m so friggin’ proud of our lad!
Mornin ‘holic.
What a rubbish game last night ?
Have we signed anyone ?
And on the seventh day God created……..Cesc
Siren and ‘holic are Cesc’s parents?
We love Cesc! We love Cesc!
Thank you for dumping those negative Italians out of the tournament.
Did you enjoy your rioja ‘holic? I decided to be neutral and imbibed from France!
Thanks Alex.. forgot ‘Mad Jens’ was still Arsenal –
*F5s*
Arseblog down ?