of staying and leaving

now they talk of selling thierry henry.

let's talk about the number 3. in a while, henry, gilberto will all be on the wrong side of 30. with such a young, talented squad, where does this leave them? i have always talked about youth, youth, youth and youth. this is the first time i really think about age. maybe because this issue is suddenly very relevant, with the emerging situation at arsenal.

given my unwavering belief in youth, you would probably think i would agree to selling henry and making a quick buck. especially since henry is sometimes never there when we needed him most.

but i will never agree to selling gilberto and henry. much as i believe in youth, which may be associated by some with 'new', i am also sentimental at heart. why can't they be like dennis bergkamp? see out their career at arsenal. it takes a very special man to do it, and i think they are special enough.

but they must be prepared to accept a reduced role in the near future.

and there are many many reasons why henry and gilberto should stay. maybe more in henry's case.

they also talk about the uncanny resemblances between the current arsenal and the old arsenal.

they are quite right: there is no one like bergkamp.

yes, i realised we lost. and that our season has indeed collapsed in 2 weeks.

but there is a lot left to believe in, to look forward to.