Steve Sidwell Joins Chelsea

What an amazing story! A story that I can hardly ignore.

Former Arsenal player Sidwell agrees to join Chelsea on free transfer
The 24-year-old has quit Reading after rejecting a new £25,000-per-week, four-year deal. It was reported that he is getting twice that figure in Chelsea.

Former champions Chelsea have been consistently linked with a move for the highly-rated midfielder throughout the season. Sidwell opted to join the Blues despite interest from Newcastle United, Everton and Aston Villa. He is Jose Mourinho's first signing of the summer and will be a valuable addition to the squad.

An Arsenal kid, he grew up in the youth team and played a few games for Arsenal senior. Deemed not good enough to make the first team permanently, Wenger let him go to Reading. A year later, the kid scored 4 goals, had 6 assists and put in world class performances in the Reading midfield. The whole world sits up and take notice. Newcastle, Everton and Villa all offer contracts for his services.

However, he chose Chelsea. Its crazy. He will not get many games at Chelsea and his promising career will be stopped short befor it gets pumping. A perfect example will be Shaun Wright Philips. Look at how the move to Chelsea has completely derailed his development.

First thing that I dont understand from Steve's move is: Why did Wenger let him go if he is really that good? Surely, the gaffar knew better after nurturing all the youngsters coming through the team. Or is the rumour that Arsene did not like Brits in general true?

Second thing that I noticed is our ex-players are all coming of age and playing pretty well around the Premiership. Examples will include: David Bentley, Nicolas Anelka, Jermaine Pennent, Sol Campbell, Kanu, Sidwell and others. In particular, I think Bentley and Pennent have done pretty well this season.

Last thing I want to induce from this amazing story is the question of whether Chelsea is trying to build a Second Team of Gunners! First Cashley Cole, Now Sidwell and then who is next? Are they picking up our rejects? That will be a very funny thought for the World Richest Club!