All is Quiet

Morning people,

There is absolutely nothing interesting to discuss this morning. Nothing new anyway. I could rant about a whole host of things, but until they become relevant with some news I'm not going to.

There will be plenty of time for that over the season, believe me.

I will quickly address the idea of the pre-season American tour that so many clubs go on now. It is such a blatant money spinner and surely isn't ideal in terms of taking the media focus off a team and working hard on preparing them for the new season. Do Spurs need all the hype and travel when they've got very important Champions League qualifiers coming up?

The fact is that a well timed tour of America, or the far east would make you enough money to sign a couple of million worth of squad strength, whilst boosting your profile. Another part of the 'modern game' I guess. I love the modern game.

Other than that little musing there is some transfer news which you can attach as much legitimacy to as you wish. City want Torres for 50 million. He's slowly becoming another Michael Owen. Slowly I said. There are some classic "showdown" talks going on between Milner and Martin O'neill this week. Would love to see them have a real showdown. Or even a hoedown.

Cardiff manager Dave Jones has said he's loyal to the Bluebirds, warning Fulham away from pursuing him. Good manager, hope he stays in South Wales and gets the job done for Cardiff this time round.

Finally, Arsenal have still not signed a Goalkeeper. Oh God.

More tomorrow (hopefully). Cheers