Va Va Poom

I would be gladly surprised if by the end of this transfer window period we happen to pull off late transfer deal and bring anyone with genuine quality into the squad bar Mart Poom. Mart Poom's deal looked certain and I rate him as a decent backup for Lehmann. When it comes to consistency I even think Matt Poom can slightly better Lehmann. People always argue that Lehmann is a good goalie because he is challenging for the no.1 spot with Kahn. But I can also say that David James was once England no.1 and is (or was) he a good goalie then? I am not sure. German and England may be two giant footballing country but I don't think both Lehmann and James are much better than say, Thomas Sorensen. That said, Lehmann's form has been encouraging lately and Poom's arrival would only bring out the best of Lehmann.

We have been linked with Adebayor, Kette, and even Cisse. They are all forwards. Forwards???!! What happen to the disturbing sight of Lauren being outpaced by Ronaldo times and again during our encounter with Man Utd last season? Or that of Senderos being outmuscled by Drogba? Or the memory of us being the victim of Gilberto's injury last season?

Tony Adams did some scouting for potential PV's replacement but I don't think we will be getting the man today.