Congo defender Christopher Samba wants to play for Arsenal although Blackburn Rovers are determined
to keep him for next season's campaign. Anuradha Desai, chairperson of the Venkys group who own
Blackburn, confessed to the Daily Mail ...
In a bid to bolster his often-injured back line, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been in hot
pursuit of Blackburn center back Christopher Samba. Now, however, it appears the Gunners are set to
miss out on the giant Congolese player.
Blackburn's owners the Venky Group have confirmed that they would like to hold on to Samba, with
chairperson Anuradha Desai has called on her prized asset to stay at Ewood Park for one more
year.
When big Sam got the sack over a month ago, everyone in the football world questioned
the strange decision, but does this video show the real reason why he was sacked?...
Click here to view the embedded video.
Big Sam is on from 21 seconds til 40 making a quip about an attractive camera lady, with the
brilliant phrase "she can have an exclusive any time".
In what might be a first for a Premier League team, it appears that Blackburn Rovers new Indian
owners Venky have guaranteed manager Steve Kean that he will not be sacked for the two-and-ahalf
years of his contract with the Premier League club.
Anuradha Desai, head of the Venky's company, told the Mail on Sunday:
"Steve Kean will be safe in his job for the duration of that contract.
In what might be a first for a Premier League team, it appears that Blackburn Rovers new Indian
owners Venky have guaranteed manager Steve Kean that he will not be sacked for the two-and-ahalf
years of his contract with the Premier League club.
Anuradha Desai, head of the Venky's company, told the Mail on Sunday:
"Steve Kean will be safe in his job for the duration of that contract.
So 2011 is upon us. And with ominous trumpets and bad violins, BigFourZa start this decade with
the second part of our Annual Football Awards or Fourzys. You can relive the horror of Part One if
you wish, or else continue to Part Two.
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The 'Not That Kind Of Player' Award- Joey Barton
This award is given to players who masterfully imitate a rabid dog foaming at the mouth without
the pundits catching on to it.
