Travel to South Africa, as exotic as it may sound, has turned out to be prohibitively expensive. Flights from New York to Johannesburg — where most games, including the final, will be played — would normally cost about $1,000, but they will set you back at least $2,500 if travelling during the World Cup.
Arsenal.com published an interesting article (by Richard Clarke) this morning on Why Wenger won’t rely on strikers for goals. Due to injuries to Robin Van Persie and Nicklas Bendtner, our goals have had to come from elsewhere. The stats are given that over half are coming from midfield and the centre backs (Cesc Fabregas 10,[.....]
Good news from Fulham FC, “… early indications are positive in that no operation is required. At this stage it is thought that the injury will not prevent him from featuring for Fulham, prior to the end of the season.”
Arsenal swept to a 2-0 victory over Bolton in Owen Coyle’s first match as Wanderers manager. He should be proud of their fighting spirit however as they had plenty of chances to overcome the Gunners. It will remain to be seen whether he’s just swapped one relegation battle (Burnley) for another. Cesc Fabregas and Tomas[.....]
This is just awful news. Fulham’s American winger Clint Dempsey has suffered suspected cruciate knee ligament damage which could jeopardise his place at the 2010 World Cup.
Sol Campbell (35), who spent five seasons at Arsenal between 2001 and 2006 is a vastly experienced player for both club and country. During his distinguished career, Sol has made 462 appearances in the Premier League and is currently fourth on the all-time Premier League appearances list. Campbell has also been a member of the[.....]
Mr. Kroenke is on the verge of taking control of the English soccer club Arsenal, one of the game’s most treasured franchises. He owns 29.9 percent of Arsenal and is 17 shares short of reaching 30 percent, a threshold at which he would have to make a bid for the entire team, according to English[.....]
Having recently agreed to rejoin Arsenal on a short-term contract, Sol Campbell has revealed that he plans to play on well beyond the summer of 2010. So, why did you leave in the first place?
He’s a 5’9″ midfielder and/or forward with lots of U20 and U18 experience, including scoring goals in consecutive games against Costa Rica. He’s played on the Galaxy’s U20 team as well. In 2008, he earned Pac-10 player of the year honors. Player Bio: Michael Stephens – UCLA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE
He says its not about the money, but it looks eminent that Sol Campbell will officially be back at Arsenal. He played the first half yesterday in Arsenal’s reserve match win against West Ham (4-2). If he’s match fit for the Premiership, he could definitely give Gallas and Vermaelen some needed rest. Sol Campbell: Arsenal[.....]
