Baptista definately leaving + other stories 25 May, 2007

There’s a little bit of news since I last posted, which is nice, so I’ll just get straight into it. Julio Baptista has been told by Arsenal that we will not be signing him permanently and he’s now just expecting to go back to Madrid. My guess would be that he’ll move somewhere else, probably staying in Spain but I don’t think Real really want him. But that’s just my guess and I don’t have a fucking clue. Here’s what Julio said:

“Arsenal have told me they are not able to buy me and so all I can do is return to Real Madrid. I have enjoyed my first season with Arsenal and in England. I adapted well. I didn’t play much at first but finished much better. The first year is very difficult. The English league is very strong and very competitive with great teams.”

It’s a real shame it never worked out for him at Arsenal but I think the physical nature of the Premiership was even too much for ‘The Beast’. Speaking of Real Madrid, rumours of Cesc Fabregas moving have started up again. It’s a complete load of crap that’s not even worth me talking about so I’m gonna leave it there.

Tony Adams has said he’d love to manage Arsenal one day. He’s probably our most famous captain and he’s loved by all Arsenal fans but in recent years he’s turned to the side of management. It would be quite special having Tony as our manager but he’s got a long way to go yet. He had a spell at Wycombe, which didn’t end so well, but at the moment he’s working as Harry Redknapp’s no.2 at Pompey. Here’s what he said:

“Managing Arsenal is the ultimate aim. The club was a massive part of my life. Who would not jump at the chance to do that job? Everything is in place – the backroom staff, facilities, training ground and scouting network is phenomenal.

I would love for Tony to become Arsenal manager one day but he has a lot to learn and is nowhere near our standard at the moment. Possibly one for the future, we shall see.

I mentioned the bollocks coming from Spain about Cesc to Madrid, well talk of Henry to Barca has started again which I think is quite ridiculous. Anyways, Eto’o has been talking about the possibility of him coming. It’s no secret that Samuel is a big fan of Titi’s and has said on a number of occasions it’s his dream to play with him. But to be honest Sam, if it’s gonna happen, you’re going to have to come here…and that’s not going to happen.

Finally, the scum have bought Garath Bale. There was a bit of talk about him coming to us but I never believed he would…I don’t think we really need him.

Have a good weekend.