Adebayor trained yesterday and looked fit
458 comments August 8th, 2007
That’s what my spies at our Members Day tell me. The Togonator made an earlier-than-expected full return to training and could even be in contention for a place on the bench this Sunday. It’s good news: Arsene is famously reluctant to gamble on new signings (eg. Eduardo) at the start of the season, so we were looking a bit light up top without Ade.
Disclaimer: When I say “fit”, I mean “footballistically speaking”. Though I do of course also find him very attractive.
William Gallas is taking on the Vieira role. Not by playing central midfield, but by stepping up and leading the team. He says:
“This season, the young players really, really want to win one trophy. They won’t be bullied this season. They don’t want people to keep saying Arsenal are just young kids. When I train with them, I don’t see them as young kids. I see only players who are ready to fight. It (youth) can’t be an excuse because now the players we have understand how they have to play sometimes. They will be ready this season. During pre-season, I realised that. What I saw during the tournaments – against Paris St-Germain, Inter Milan, Ajax and Lazio – the spirit was different. Everybody fought for his team-mate and you realise: something’s changed.”
Could this “change” towards a greater team-spirit be anything to do with the departure of a certain Mr. Henry? It’s a no-brainer, if you ask me. However, it doesn’t guarantee that results will improve.
I think Gallas deserves another chance after a disastrous first season. I’ve got a feeling he might change a lot of people’s minds this season.
Pretty sure that’s it from me. Oh well, I suppose I’d better lie back by the pool and wait for people to bring me drinks. Enjoy work!
