The Grab: 02.09

-er, thanks Tom, you've got uh, a great ass too

Although Los Merengues still top the Football Money League, they're still five points from first in La Liga. With only eight points between 1st and 6th, it's a tight race and Fabio Capello needs all the help he can get, despite pulling a rework of the squad. Let's hope Goldenballs' recall doesn't mess up his and Posh's LA social calendar. [SportingLife]

Arsene Wenger dismisses talk over the Gunners being the next target of an American takeover, getting in touch with his true French side, claiming an overabundance of Yanks in the league. [RTE Sport]

Think Steve McClaren's going through a rough patch? What about Steve Staunton? The ROI gaffer's victory over San Marino could hardly be called a positive, and then he's gotta deal with this. [Daily Telegraph]

While I admit the first ten minutes or so of England v. Spain were decent, fans are not the only ones who couldn't sit through the Three Lions' dismal display. [The Sun]

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