Arsenal take the Carling Cup seriously, but not THAT seriously

Twitter is a wonderful thing. There are many who aren't persuaded of its merits, whereas some people just don't get what all the fuss is about.

Yesterday, after reading comments made post-match twisted to provide sensational headlines Cesc was able to use his official twitter account to set the record straight - something the mainstream media picked up on, and Sky printed that he had been 'misunderstood' but they also printed his misquoted statement as if it was still fact.

Tiny steps I suppose.

On Twitter someone asked me for my opinion on players having personal Twitter accounts and I think it's a great thing. It moves the players and supporters one step closer and in a in age when players are so far removed from the fans, it's nice that they can communicate 'directly'.

Speaking of Cesc he is one of a thousand Spaniards to be shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or and Wenger has made the shortlist for World Coach of the Year. While I would love to think that Wenger's off-field achievements alongside keeping the team competitive on the pitch would be considered, after all, a club is not just what happens on the pitch even if that is all most people care about, I can't see past Mourhino. Quite how Ferguson made it on to the list I'm not quite sure, though it could be argued that he won more than Wenger in the past 12 months, he has hardly done much else has he?

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