I forgot about this blog.
57 comments January 25th, 2005
Honestly. I just completely forgot that it even existed. Odd, that.
In the meantime, we thrashed Newcastle 1-0, Jermaine Pennant set about destroying what was left of his Arsenal career, and we began looking for a replacement for Edu.
I’d like to thank the BBC for making all those links available so very quickly.
Newcastle was a great performance. Were it not for some quite brilliant saves from Shay Given, it could’ve been 4 or 5 nil. The team featured several returning players, and they all contributed superbly: Lauren provided class and calm at the back, Flamini a fire in midfield, Reyes ran them ragged, and Dennis Bergkamp showed a touch of real class with the winning goal. The only negative issues to arise from the game are the fact Freddie Ljungberg missed out with a hamstring problem, and that Kolo Toure could pick up a three match suspension for hammering Shearer with his elbow. Unlike him.
Anyhow, that should result in Cygan vs. Rooney & co.
Cashback.
On the brighter side of things, Jermaine Pennant might finally sod off. He’s wasted the massive opportunity he’s been given, and as long as Birmingham get their act together, he could leave this week.
As he heads out, rumours are sweeping message boards everywhere (well, just AWIMB really), that Fabio Rochemback could be replacing him in our midfield.
He’s able to play on the right-hand side, but is primarily a central midfielder, with a crunching tackle and a thunderous shot.
Probably won’t happen though, seeing as he’s cup-tied.
Tarah.
