A lot has happened since I was last blogging, both club-wise and in my own life, as I have been moving and settling into a new job as well.
I'm still trying to get used to the fact that we won a trophy. My last post was actually off the back of our Wembley triumph over Hull...and what a day that was. It could be a little while before we do it again (here's hoping it's not nine long years again) so why shouldn't we bask in the glory of having won a piece of silverware.
More recently though is the fact that Arsene has signed a new deal which will see him at the club for a further three years. I think this is probably the best thing for the club at the moment. Nobody else is available to take us forward and so Wenger, who it is so apparent loves the club, is still the best man for the Arsenal manager's position. I have a feeling however that this may be the last contract he will sign at Arsenal and I certainly hope he can reclaim further glories over the next three years, putting us back up there as a respected club alongside the top European clubs.
With the football season closed for now, although the FIFA World Cup is just a couple of weeks away just in case you needed reminding, transfer talk is everywhere. Apparently we are closing in on deals for Di Maria and Morata both of Real Madrid. I think these are probably more rumours than any degree of truth but this isn't the first time we have been linked to these two. I've said before that we need some real pacey wingers who can pose a threat - Podolski isn't a winger and should be used centrally - but I'm not so sure about Morata who is the understudy to Benzema at the Bernabeu.
The England friendlies ahead of the World Cup have begun and England secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Peru last night. We looked good at times, and Wilshere looked bright when he came on. To be fair we were only playing Peru who are hardly setting the world alight footballing-wise so let's not not start placing our bets on an England World Cup win just yet.
Glen Johnson looked a bit sloppy at times, someone who I've heard Arsenal could consider moving in for with Sagna's departure imminent. Jenkinson has spoken out claiming he is ready to step up and be our first choice right back however he still has a lot to do for me.
Finally, and a little late due to not having blogged for a few weeks, but farewell Fabianski! After confirming after the final whistle of the FA Cup Final that that was to be his last Arsenal game I was disappointed and I'm sad to see him go, but it was to be expected. I'm glad he was chosen for the final though and he has been brilliant this season and at times throughout his seven seasons at the club. I think we all wish him well at his new club Swansea City but we'll still be trying to put some past him when Arsenal and Swansea play each other next season, that's for sure!
Anyway, here's to another three seasons with Arsene Wenger. He has one or two things to prove otherwise the fans will once again start to get on his back. How much more has he got left in him?
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