Pure class. Arsenal destroyed Everton last night 7-0, one of the most sublime performances I've witnessed. Just a shame it came in the last home match of the season, and not immediately after the loss to Manure in October. The match was enjoyed at R and S's place, who were doing a little BBQ-ing to celebrate the eve of Israel's Independence Day, and fortunately R didn't need much convincing to order the game on Pay For View. He's probably getting it in the neck as we speak but I owe him one.
The accompanying steak was a little pink, but this was a red and white performance to savour, for more reasons than one. I was impressed by everyone playing, it was just one of those nights when everything gelled. Great to see Thierry make it back as well, looks like he'll be back in time for Manure next Saturday. Not that they really missed him these last few games, eh?
As for Dennis, I really believe he deserves a new contract, especially after last night's performance, but I have a feeling Arsene isn't going to offer him one. Wouldn't he have just revealed his thoughts last night if they had been positive for Dennis? Surely if a contract was on the table he would have said something like (avec French professor-like accent): "You can see why I want Dennis to play on for another year..." Is it me, or did Dennis look a little sad at the final whistle, almost like he knew this was his final moment in an Arsenal shirt? Perhaps he's already aware of the decision? The fans were shouting "One more year" but is it going to happen?
Just as Arsene goes and tells Bob Pires that he'll only be offered a one year extension to his current contract (because he's OLD), who goes and grabs the winner for Arsenal against Middlesborough yesterday?
Mmm, I smell a summer of contract wrangling coming on, what with Bob, Dennis Bergkamp and the inevitable media circus contemplating whether Paddy Vieira will join Real Madrid or not. I say Dennis deserves another year, he's put in some decent performances, and, he is still class. Bob Pires has had better seasons, perhaps Arsene is beginning to doubt his legs? And as for Paddy, if I hear just one story about his possible move to Real, I will personally buy his plane ticket to Madrid.
Norwich shocked Manure 2-0 yesterday, which gives Arsenal a nice little cushion now. They'll need it, I reckon, what with games against Chelski, Spurs (*spit*) and Liverpool coming up. Should be an interesting end to the season. Spanish session tonight, with the Barcelona v Real Madrid game live on TV. I'll bet Paddy will be watching...
As it seems to be the season, perhaps I need to renegogiate my Corridor Inc. contract? A new computer, a window that opens and a mini-bar would be luverly, thanks. There is a rumour that we are heading for brand new offices, complete with working toilets and *gasp* windows that open, but I have my doubts, especially after seeing the first quarterly results of 2005. And still in contract mode, our hole has now been rented out to a nice couple from Gangsterville (a town in Israel renowned for its charming tenants), while we are heading out of Tel Aviv to Smallsville. Mugs, they are paying more for our 50m place than we are paying for a 160m pad...
