Edelman quits, Flamini to follow suit? 5% chance of the title?

So Flam hasn't put us out of our agony, but I think most of us have more of than an inkling of how this story ends. Still something more concrete which ever way it is would be a lot more helpful, and we are post the deadline that Arsene set. The closest we have ever come is a hint that Flamini told his mates at the club we all love that he's on his way. Fed on scraps we are , aren't we?

The supposed exodus, or news of an exodus is not limited to the players (Hleb, Gilberto, Ade?) as well. As most of you know by now ,Keith Edelman, Managing Director at Arsenal tendered his resignation in yesterday. Saying that he was in search of a "fresh challenge". Edelman said-

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Arsenal. I am proud to have contributed to the club's many off-field achievements ... not least the Emirates Stadium project."
“Now that we have completed our second season at Emirates, I believe it is the right time to seek pastures new and embark upon fresh challenges.”

We are led to believe by The Sun that Edelman quit over a fallout with Arsene, but you also know of the shit stirring shite that they are. Other than that though there's no real reason as to why Edelman quit, I'm just brushing aside the "fresh challenges" bit, in case you didn't notice. Edelman played a part in our move to a bigger stadium, and the Nike and Emirates deals. He will continue for another 12 months to ensure a "smooth transition" of his responsibilities. While the search is on for a replacement, Ken Friar will be the Acting Director . Meanwhile Edelman's departure has no doubt added fuel to the takeover talk.

One source close to the club said last night: “Keith was viewed as not being right for the job. He did well getting us into the stadium but the board thought he couldn't take things any further.”

This story here continues that-But Edelman was seen as cost-conscious to the point of penny-pinching and insiders say that he was not liked by Arsène Wenger, the manager, a close friend of Dein. Fans have wanted big-money buys and, although there was much talk of a massive war chest, Wenger has not waded into the transfer market, leading to worries that Arsenal, who have not won a trophy for three years, were being left behind by Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.

I will refrain from going on about Edelman's departure as this is an issue as I have very little authority on, suffice to say that it is quite an unpleasant happening in the life of Arsenal Football Club. Write me up on your views on this, and educate me, please!

With the Flamster situation as unclear as it is this story here looks at who we could look at as a replacement for the Frenchman. This story here says that we are looking at a Man City youngster, Michael Johnson, as another replacement for the AC Milan bound Falmini. Wenger is af an of the City youngster who is part of the England U21 set up. Also we have our eye on Australian player Mark Milligan, but it's too early to tell, as the story explains.

Toure says he will try to convince Thierry to return to the club, coz he will be welcomed back with open arms. Toure said-

'He'll be very welcome to come back, because I think he's an Arsenal legend, he can still score a lot of goals, and we will be much better.
'So of course we will welcome him with a lot of joy and happiness because we all know that with him we'll be better.
'I'll try to speak to him soon, we'll try and convince him to come back to his home.
'I think he'll come back to play in England, at Arsenal, because he did so much for the club and I know that the fans still have him in their heart.'

Well I'm not too sure about Thierry coming back, really haven't given it too much of thought. I feel the club has changed so much since he left and his return could well throw a spanner in the works. Like I said though haven't let this one fester for too long on the ol' bean.

Arsene reckons that Gallas could still be holding the Prem title aloft, still giving us a 5% chance of picking it up. I have to admit that I'm not giving up on the title too, stranger things have happened and rot like that, but this will have to be the strangest if we are to win it this season.

And in the build up to our game on Sunday against Everton, we are informed that RVP won't make it. But before we throw our hands up in the air and say " I told you so", the story also goes on to say that he will miss the game only as a precaution. That means that we are liable to see some more of the fringe players take centre stage on Sunday. Arsene said-

"We have a big game on Sunday. They go for something, we go for something. I want to see them again."

..And Id like that too, thank you , I find myself saying. And that will be all today.

Have a good weekend you lot!