Many of you would of seen them by now as the new Arsenal squad numbers were announced yesterday but there were no real big surprises. The number 14 jersey is still in semi-retirement and in my opinion will be kept that way for a while yet, a bit like the number six jersey which was only snagged two seasons ago by Phillippe 'Swiss Tony' Senderos. The big give away is the number one, 21 and 24 jersey's - which now belong to Manuel Almunia, Lukasz Fabianski and Soprano's sounding Vito Mannone respectively . It's clear Arsene Wenger has chosen his keepers for next season so why oh why sites/papers are linking us to The Toon's Shay Given and (given half the chance) Fiorentina's Sébastien Frey is beyond me. Wenger has said for ages that he 'trusts' his keepers and by dishing out those new squad numbers it makes it blatantly obvious that a new keeper is not ont on the cards. But don't think that will stop sites/papers reporting on possible keeper targets. I know these stories have to start from somewhere but where on earth did anyone get he idea that we are after Shay Given, must be the same 'source' who keep linking us to Obafemi Martins.
New signing and Manchester USA turning down Aaron 'Rambo' Ramsey grabs the newly vacated number 16 shirt which of course Mathieu Flamini gave up to play Uefa Cup football with AC Milan and Mexican star Carlos Vela gets the number 12 shirt. Surprisingly The WonderBoy™ Theo Walcott keeps the number 32 shirt, odd one that, I thought he would be given a 'proper' number, number 14 anyone? I suppose it's just a matter of time before the number 13 shirt is on offer again should Alex Hleb do one? But who know's? And for some reason someone sees fit for Emmanuel Eboué to keep the coveted number 27 shirt! Does anyone think Eboué will be the player next season to blow all his critics away? A bit like Alex Song or have a remarkable turn around season much like Flamini? Or is that just wishful thinking? Yeah, perhaps too much wishful thinking there.
Obviously the numbers situation will change, there's probably going to be some more coming in as well as a couple going out. And once all the dust has settled everyone can go out and buy the new Arsenal home kit which was designed by some lazy fashionista in celebration of Middlesbrough old kit. Once I get a bit of time I shall be updating the players profiles so all the new numbers will be there as well, which is nice.
So onto Samir Nasri who still hasn't signed yet, not sure what the problem is there but obviously something is holding it up. Plenty of sites, including Nasri's own one 'confirmed' he had completed the signing, only for his site to remove the comments later, oh the drama. Like I've said before, only when The Arsenal official site announce a signing do you know it's complete. Admittedly the site isn't the fastest to announce it but you can rest assured that when it does at least it's correct. You can read on this or that web site that a 'source has confirmed' or 'my mates brothers uncle's sister's boyfriend works in reception and saw so and so being shown around' - all a lot bollocks. So I know it sounds boring but until it appears on the official site then start believing. Although I must admit it can be a bit boring just waiting.
The Allgoonerdup All Time Eleven will be revealed on Friday. So you still have time to get your own All Time Elevens in so you can't bang on about Gus Caesar keeping the likes of Liam Brady or Patrick Vieira out the team. Get your vote on: alltimeeleven@allgoonerdup.com.
Jump on the comments section and have your shout - see you in there!
Your numbers up, Nasri (Zzzz), and new t-shirt comp..
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The winner of the Cesc Fabregas inspired 'Let's talk about Cesc Baby' t-shirt is Darren Brent (hopefully no relation to David) who resides in Surrey. Once again we got a shedload of answers and correct ones at that saying The Cesc's made his debut for The Arsenal aged 16 years old, so well done Darren and thank you all for all your entries.
Your competition this time should you choose to take it is to win a 'I Love AFC' inspired by the Milton Glaser 'I Love NY' slogan.
To win this t-shirt all you have to do is answer this question: What year was Arsenal football club formed?Yes it's really that simple!
Send your answers, name and postal address plus your choice of t-shirt, colour and size to:
iwannafreebie@allgoonerdup.com
Competition closes Friday 25 July.
Good luck Gooners.
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