News Details
Petr Cech can follow Pat Jennings and Jens Lehmann as an inspired signing
Bob Wilson, a don of matters goalkeeping in the colours of Arsenal, summed up the sentiments prompted by an unexpected local move with typical candour. “The Arsenal fans thought it was Christmas – just a ridiculous decision, to allow him to go to the old enemy.” The words seem apt in the current climate about Petr Cech’s transfer across the capital, but they were uttered almost 40 years ago. Pat Jennings, the man with hands as big as frying pans and an unflappable calmness of spirit, was 32 when, as a Tottenham hero, he nipped to a neighbouring London borough and joined Arsenal. Like Cech, the move was surprising and emotionally charged. The questions it raised ranged from how much...
Full Story »
Full Story »
-8y from TheGuardian.com
Comments
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mourinho respects Cechs decision to quit Chelsea
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho could not stand in the way of Petr Cech's...
-8y from FourFourTwo.com
Arsenal reignite interest in midfielder after £20m...
Morgan Schneiderlin has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal for...
-8y from AllArsenal.com
(Image) Petr Cech pictured in Arsenal shirt for the...
Emirates Stadium side clinch deal to sign Stamford Bridge star. READ...
-8y from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal fans take to Twitter to SLAM potential new...
While the potential signing of William Carvalho had prompted excitement...
-8y from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Arsenal plotting £165m swoop for Premier League attacking...
Arsenal are reportedly weighing up a £165m deal... Read More »
-24m from SportsMole.co.uk
Chelsea among clubs considering move for unwanted £30m...
Chelsea and Newcastle are considering a move for... Read More »
-3h from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal could look to sign new left back amid doubts over...
Oleksandr Zinchenko's Arsenal future could be in... Read More »
-4h from CaughtOffside.com