Gunners on Fire…Police Suspect Arsene
Without wanting to wander into Michael Jackson territory, I have nothing but love for the kids.
Every year, I work tirelessly to raise money for Children In Need. For the last few years, I’ve received sponsorship for a walkathon to help raise much needed funds.
Admittedly, I haven’t done any actual walking and I’ve kept all of the money, but I’m proud of my involvement in raising awareness of the campaign.
I do occasionally weigh in whenever some do-gooder with a collection tin harasses me in the aler. There are stipulations though, it has to be a young lady who would appreciate my “I live to give” line, and I have to have a couple of spare coppers in my pocket.
As well as being a great opportunity to dive into some lefty student pie, Children In Need is also worthwhile for the televisual extravaganza that is Wogan and Co’s telethon. A little tip for you all though, instead of watching it live on Friday night, you should Sky Plus it, and fast forward all of the appeals. Nothing puts you off a curry quicker than a few starving kids.
On a more serious note, did you know that in some parts of the world it costs just £10 to feed a child for a month? I’m guessing that it’s not Peter Andre’s house.
Theo Walcott puts his fitness down to the fact he was breastfed as a child. No wonder Harvey’s overweight.
As always, the world of football will be getting involved with Children In Need, keeping up a noble tradition began by Graham Rix.
It’s rumoured that this year’s show will feature a comical sketch where the participants all behave in the opposite way to the norm. Steven Gerrard will remain upright, Ashley Cole will use a telephone for making calls and Liverpool supporters will put a wall up.
It will be good for footballers to be seen in a positive light again, after David Norris was criticised for sending a message of support to Luke McCormick in a goal celebration.
He’s not the first footballer to err in this way, Jamie Carragher once dedicated a goal to Michael Shields - he knew that keeping it tight at the back was not an appropriate gesture.
I do have a certain amount of sympathy for Shields; the poor lad has been filled more often than Old Trafford.
The Shields case is a political hot potato. I wouldn’t like to take a side wither way, although the evidence against him is pretty much concrete.
If you’re searching for a solid bet this weekend, look no further than Arsene Wenger’s rampant Gunners against an outclassed Aston Villa. I’m staking one point on Arsenal to win by two or more goals at 2.55 because it’s simply a Michael Shields price – everybody’s getting on it.
