Aaron Ramsey: IQ 210

Aaron Ramsey has spelt out his top ten reasons for choosing Arse over Man U and Everton:

10. Mr Wenger told Mum and Dad that I would be under a curview until I turn 21
9. Mr Wenger told Mum and Dad that Arsenal FC have a strict policy on under-age drinking
8. Mr Wenger told me that I could have my PSP after dinner every night for an hour
7. Mr Wenger promised that my friends could sleep over once a week
6. Theo promised to let me play with his Playstation
5. Mr Wenger told Mum and Dad that Mohawk Billy would live next door and watch out for strangers
4. Mr Wenger told Mum and Dad that there would be absolutely no fried chicken on the menu
3. Mr Wenger flew Mum and Dad to Basel and they were mightily chuffed
2. Sir Alex didn’t even meet us
1. I may be 17, but I’m not a stupid c@#t

Rocket scientist, he is, this young one. Chose Arse over Man U.

Alex Hleb is getting really really really miffed about all the reports about him leaving. I mean, the gall of it all, his agent and everything, talking to people. He really can’t figure out why he can’t go out and have an ice-cream in Milan without everyone talking about him leaving. Can’t you all just leave him alone and let him and his agent connive in peace?

Some random news about Torsten Frings now being an Arse target. Wonder if Le Boss would even pay £4million for a 31 year old. We’ve had one mad German leave. Hopefully, this one doesn’t cry and push people over in the penalty box. (But just got brainwave: maybe the reason why I'd never been able to get that Frings Panini sticker was simply because...he was just the missing one! Simple as that. AND - coincidence that I just got it? Or is it a sign?)

Nothing else to talk about (obviously), so I’m forced to say my piece about fans complaining about the new jersey (again). All those talking about the semi-white sleeves being a radical departure from tradition should seriously get a grip and get a life. Like, once upon a time (not that long ago actually), supporters also griped about teams even manufacturing replica kits – complaining about why they should fork out good money to wear their teams’ colours. And then came the sponsorship logos on the sacred Liverpool shirts for the first time. For those willing to boycott the shirt because of that, then go right ahead. Nothing still gives me more pride than wearing my Arse shirt, semi-white sleeves or otherwise. It'd be stupid to boycott your team's kit. Go boycott an election or something instead.

On to the EUROs, and first RVP said last night that the win against Italy was “was just like playing for Arsenal!” Well, amen to that. After Spain’s win, I must say it was like watching Arsenal as well. Their display was just awesome, and I’m super duper glad that Cesc got his first international goal as well. Cesc said it’d be great to get David Villa in the team. You got a point there, Cesc! But, sadly, methinks we missed the boat. There were rumours a while back, but he probably has upped his price by 200% now.

Must add one little note though: was kinda perturbed that Cesc changed his shirt to the #10, and used Fabregas – instead of Cesc and #18. My first reaction was: “D’oh!” My second reaction: “Oh well. At least I’ve got a collector’s item.” But never did I say: "Boycott!"