Transfer Window Slams Shut

and, typically, there was an insane flurry of players being tossed through the barely open window at the last minute. The big news is that Ashley Cole, embittered and unpopular, has finally brokered a deal that lands him at Chelsea. In return, Arsenal get £5 million and William Gallas. So, one embittered, unpopular, unhappy player for another but Arsenal get a monetary pie-topper. Sweet. It seems that everyone is happy and/or relieved that the longest transfer talks in history are finally over. It also appears that the other vocal, unhappy player on the team has finally run home to hide behind Mum's skirts. Yep, Jose Antonio Reyes has gone to Real Madrid in exchange for Baptista. And it's about bloody time, too. His constant whinging was really starting to grate; and since he wasn't all that effective a player for the Arsenal, I'm happy to see him off. I'd happily kick his arse on the way out the door if I but could. The word is that this transfer, in reality, consists of two year-long loans with the option to purchase at the end. So, we could very well be saddled with that whingy mum's boy again on the back side of his contract. In one final "quick, push him through the window" effort, it is reported that Arsene has signed the Brazilian Under 19 captain, Denilson. If so, that's excellent news. He could be a fantastic foil to either Baptista or Fabregas in mid-field. But, of course, he'll need to get a work-permit first so it may or may not happen. I see a lineup coming that sets my heart to flutter. GK: Lehmann, LB: Flamini, CB: Toure, Gallas, RB: Eboue, LM: Rosicky, CM: Fabregas (Baptista), Gilberto, RM: Ljungberg, ST: Henry, van Persie. now, if they can only get rid of their ridiculous need to score the perfect goal and just drop the bloody ball in the net; from long-distance if necessary. It doens't have to be waltzed in after a prolonged wine & dine session. Just shoot. That's all the news today. It's friday and I'm thirsty. (Listening to: Cathouse by Faster Pussycat) Wastrel On!