AARON Lennon pulls out of the game against Real Madrid last night just before kick-off with a sore throat and lack of energy. Does this sound like fiction to you? There are some misguided conspiracy theorists out there who think that there could be a more sinister reason for the winger to stun football with his late withdrawal?
Do players have to undergo drug tests after the match if they have been sidelined late on through illness? Any answers gratefully received. I am yet to be convinced that Lennon’s excuse is anything other than genuine despite these unfounded rumours of dark forces being at work that are doing the rounds on the net. All I will say it is very odd. For the record Lennon refused the chance to give an explanation of his absence. Of course, he couldn’t talk because of his sore throat presumably.
No desire for me to gloat on the 4-0 scoreline because, ever the pessimist, I know that if I do they will win 5-0 at the pit in the second leg. All I will say is that it is a decent start.
The papers this morning are pretty much absent of Arsenal news instead being heavily loaded with tales of glee from Madrid regarding the Champions League game, a match I refused to watch, preferring instead Walking the Amazon on Sky Anytime. I can thouroughly recommend it. And Limitless, which is on at the pictures at the minute, that’s a belter too.
Right back on to football matters — should Arsenal consider erecting a statue of Rocky Rocastle at the Emirates? In the wake of the Egyptian businessman Mo Fayed plonking a hideous Michael Jackson tribute outside the Cottage, it got me thinking.
We’ve got a little bit of previous with the busts of both Herbert Chapman and AW, so should we petition the club to build a lasting memory of our former No.7 who tragically passed away 10 years ago? I for one would love to see it.
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