Theo, #14!

First off, the real ground-breaking news of the day: Theo takes #14! Holy smokes. I thought he’d stuck with his old #32 when the numbers were released earlier on. Looks like Theo must’ve checked on whether anyone had taken #14:

“Er, Mr Wenger, Sir, has anyone taken number 14?”

“No, Theo, and why are you asking?”

“Could I…could I…would it be okay…”

“Yes, Theo?”

“Could I…would Mr Henry mind…if…”

“Yes??!!?”

“If I took number 14?”

“Yes, young Jedi. I was wondering when you would ever ask. Of course you may. But remember, with great power, and the number 14, comes great responsibility.”

“I know, Mr Wenger. I am aware of that, and I know I am ready.”

“Then so it shall be, young Jedi. From today, you shall wear the number 14, and we shall forever cast off the ghost of Thierry. It still haunts some others. Like that tall gangly dude. The one who cut his hair.”

“Yes, Mr Wenger. I take am most humbled to take on this new responsibility. I shall score goals, and I shall be strong.”

This no doubt, is the real news. I’m glad he’s taken it, and may he have a long and prosperous career in that number.

As for other more secondary news, it really is clear that the Ade story is like one really bad horror movie. Friday the 13th, part VII? Nightmare on Elm Street 5: Freddie and the Fabulous Ljungberg? Well, looks like the Ade Chronicles are far from complete. Fucker. There’s all sorts of news out now, with a more complete picture of his interview from Vienna. In the cold light of day, it really looks like the end of the line, with his freaky mixed signals. It was a night of contradictions. See this for example. Bloody pussy. Can't he just say what he wants to say?

Some final trivia from Sweden, where Freddie has finally decided to give up on international football. Good for him, good for Sweden. Now he can concentrate on the very serious tasks ahead at West Ham. Like…I don’t know what actually.

That’s really about it. There’ll be some interesting match-ups to watch for tomorrow, eg, Ballack getting the run around by Cesc, and Cesc scoring the winner against Lehmann. I’m so looking forward to it.