Here we are then. D-Day

So here we are, and what a long long summer break it has been. All the transfer shennanigans, the welcome distraction of EURO 2008, the Flamini Affair, Hleb-gate and of course, Ade's nonsense. We even had appetisers in the form of the pre-seasons, and our odd performance three days ago. But this is the start of the business. And I cast my mind back to our opening game one year ago. Fulham. The stuff of heart attacks and numerous groans. Of the starting line-up, who's since left? Lehmann, Flamini and Hleb - he who led the come-back. Oh well. I'm sure the rest of the team would know full well what could happen if we perform like we did against Twente. I'm in no mood for more hand-wringing, sighs, groans, etc etc. Let's just get this over and done with by half time.

On the injury front, it looks like Nasri should be back, though it's still cagey with regards to Kolo. Cesc is out and since Diaby's injured as always, I suppose this means more weight on the shoulders of Denilson and who knows, Ramsey? I suppose they should be able to put in a better performance at the Emirates - compared to the rather muted show at that rather muted stadium in Holland. We no doubt have a handful of injuries - so much so that people are talking about a mini-crisis. Which, evidently, has at least prompted Le Boss to say categorically that we WILL be making a signing, probably before the next game against Twente.

Why it has taken so long for him to come to the realisation is another matter. *duh* Put it this way. We should always have put Rosicky and Diaby down for permanent absence. Their being in good health is always going to be a bonus. So we're already missing two permanent midfield places. I wonder when too we're even going to see what Amaury Bischoff on the pitch. So let's go make that signing. Someone who can play immediately. No excuses for youth or inexperience of lack of match fitness. Since Alonso and Barry are cup-tied, that's out of the question. Perhaps we could have them at cut-price just for domestic games!

But let's go then. We've still got Jack Wilshere. What I'd give to see him have a run out today.

Ta ta.