Hey Bobby, what's French for busy weekend?

Job's a goodun
I've been slacking on the rugby front of late, so England vs France was not a match I intended to miss.  Having demonstrated a fairly good performance in the Six Nations so far, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that this was the test where we'd have to prove ourselves the most.

Arguably, the first half was somewhat dull.  However, at about 50 minutes in, things started to heat up and for a little while at least, I was reminded why I should take the time to watch more rugger.  Wilkinson's first 10 minutes gave pangs of 2003 nostalgia and for the first time I got properly excited about the challenges we face in the World Cup.

Bottom line, yes we got the job done.  But if we're really going to make an impact in September then we must up our game (and then some).  We were quite clearly pooped by the end and definitely need to be in control, more so than we were yesterday.  That's not to say it can't be achieved, it's just going to take an almighty effort, and of course, a little bit of luck.

Tenuous link alert!
From one battle involving the French, we turn today to another. In a matter of hours, it's the Carling Cup final.  Well smack my ass and call me Genevieve, the Gooners have a shot at silverware.  Oh joy.  (For the purposes of this blog and the convenience of Arsenal fans, the Carling Cup does count as Silverware.)  Much as it would please me for Brum to win,  they're not going to.  Dammit.

Arsenal were simply far too sexy to watch when they met Barcelona last week. A match at Wembley is only going bring our more of their va-va-voom - regardless whether they have Cesc and Theo in the mix or not.

Talk to any Arsenal fan and their second or third sentence will see them venting frustration at the lack of trophies achieved in recent times.  To be honest, I wish they'd just shut up.  I speak as a bitter Liverpool fan of course and these days I'd be happy enough just playing in the Champions League, let alone winning anything!

Seriously though, I'm not going to kid myself that winning doesn't matter.  It's just these days, when money is increasing the turbulence of the league, there's something to be said for the stability that Wenger has cultivated at The Emirates.  He's hardly spent any money, they have a sound squad and he's kept them in the top 4. It's certainly something I wish Benitez had done.

Am I jealous?  Youbetcha.  Come on Birmingham!!!!!