Arsenal America

“I used to go to the website all the time, they always had new features and stuff, but lately it doesn’t look like they’ve added anything new.

Hey, trying to topple secret government agencies can be pretty tough work sometimes. Have YOU ever tried to get a [insert finger quotes] laser [end finger quotes] attached to a shark’s head? I didn’t think so.

Much like the pause one takes in that post-coital moment, Arsenal America has taken a bit of a breather in the afterglow of Arsenal’s Double triumph, which for many of us probably came close to bringing the same level of joy as the alluded to sexual coupling (or maybe that’s just me).

This drop-off in club football has neatly coincided with the busiest period of work I’ve had in a long time.

“”Yeah, so, we’re all busy.”"

True. But I’m going to share anyway because I think you might be interested in what’s keeping me busy 12+ hours a day. On Monday, while many of you are enjoying your Memorial Day BBQ, I will be flying to Sevilla, Spain. There I will act as host for a World Cup preview webcast. Joining me on this webcast will be a fellow who will need no introduction to you. The star of “”Victory”" (and three World Cups), Pele. Pele will give his views on the eight first stage groups. I will be asking him the tough questions, such as: “”Pele, who do you like to advance from Group F?”" and adding my own comments, like: “”Yeah, I don’t see the US getting out of the first round either.”"

“”Where can I see this webcast? I want to laugh at Rick.”"

**Shameless plug alert**Well, on Friday (or anytime next weekend) log on to: www.mastercard.com/fifaworldcup

You’ll see a link to the webcast from there.

“”Oi! I couldn’t give a toss for you, or the World Cup. Gunners forever!!”"

Ok, fair enough. Once I get back from the WC we’ll get ArseAm rolling again. In the meantime, we need a couple more votes in the ArseAm polls. If you, or someone you know, hasn’t voted yet please take a moment to do so now. You can find the polls by clicking on the Message Board link to the left.

Thanks.”