Cesc wants Alonso / van Persie’s teeth 1 June, 2009

The Xabi Alonso to Arsenal story has come up again after a lot of speculation last season. Apparently a year ago we were very close to signing him but the deal fell through, he went on to have a great season with Liverpool despite reportedly not being Rafa Benitez’s favorite person. The Liverpool manager recently said Alonso is a part of his plans but this hasn’t stopped Cesc Fabregas saying he’d like to play with his Spanish team mate:

“We have lost big players, but the boss knows what he is doing. The days of signing a new player aren’t finished.

We need someone in the middle to make competition and make a difference, plus give us a new dimension. I think that is all we need. The rest is perfect.

Xabi would be great. He’s experienced and can score goals. I’m sure the boss is aware of that fact.”

Cesc would say that he’d like to play with Alonso as I believe they are friends off the pitch however I’m not sure he’s the sort of player Cesc needs as his partner. I think they are quite similar and we need someone more of Flamini’s mould. If somehow we did sign Alonso I would be quite pleased though, he’s a quality player and it would be great strength in depth if one of he or Fabregas got injured.

Well Cesc will have his wish granted this summer anyway as the two are both named in Spain’s Confederations Cup squad.

I came across an odd story today about Robin van Persie’s wisdom teeth. Not the sort of topic you’d expect a footballer to discuss but apparently it is a footballing matter. Robin says his wisdom teeth could have something to do with his recurring injury problems. It sounds a bit bizarre to me but if it’s true then they should go ahead with the operation to remove them! He’s had a good season this time round injury-wise but it doesn’t mean he’s over it all now. More news on this as I get it regarding Robin van Persie’s, or anyone else’s teeth.

And finally, we’ve finished 3rd in the Fair Play League. Fulham came top, they’ve organized an open-top bus parade for Saturday evening and the runners-up were surprisingly Chelsea. Bottom of the pile are Premiership newcomers Hull City proving just how much of a pack of cunts they are.

I best be off, I have a mates birthday to attend. Speak to you soon.