September 1, 2021 | Awake & Dreaming

Arsenal FC are the laughing stock of the Premier League and a ridiculous joke. At the very beginning of this transfer window, that just closed late last night, it was stated by sources close to A that this would be the “greatest overhaul in the club’s history”. Really? Let us take a look at the recent comings and goings.

First the signings for players coming in:

Nuno Tavares joins us from Benfica – July 10

Sambi Lokonga signs from Anderlecht – July 19

Ben White joins from Brighton – July 30

Martin Odegaard completes move from Real Madrid – August 20

Aaron Ramsdale signs from Sheffield United – August 20

Takehiro Tomiyasu joins from Bologna – August 31

Now the ones who have left:

End of loan: Dani Ceballos returns to Real Madrid – June 30

End of loan: Mat Ryan returns to Brighton – June 30

End of contract: David Luiz leaves the club – June 30

Loan: Dinos Mavropanos rejoins Stuttgart – June 24

Loan: Matteo Guendouzi joins Marseille – July 6

Loan: William Saliba joins Marseille – July 15

Permanent: Joe Willock signs for Newcastle United – August 13

Loan: Lucas Torreira joins Fiorentina – August 25

Permanent: Willian leaves the club by mutual consent – August 30

Loan: Reiss Nelson joins Feyenoord – August 31

Loan: Alex Runarsson joins OH Leuven – August 31

Loan: Hector Bellerin joins Real Betis – August 31

With the exception of Joe Willock we didn’t really sell anyone. Willian – I’ll grant you that; he did something good for the club. He knew it wasn’t working out for him at the club or for the club and his salary was a stumbling block for the club. So he agreed to tear up his contract and leave for free. David Luiz’s contract ended. Who else have we been able to sell? Out of this list Guendouzi & Torriera look to be gone on permanent deals after the loan period is over. Maybe Bellerin as well.

This club has mismanaged the funds. At 150 million GBP Arsenal spent the most of all clubs in England and we haven’t addressed our weaknesses and are bottom of the league with 3 games played, 9 goals against and 0 goals scored. Shambles FC with a lightweight manager in Arteta and Edu who is crap at signing players. Useless!

I have started the Keto diet that I have been wanting to try for a long time. It’s only the 3rd day but I can feel some difference – as in not a weight loss – but I don’t feel stuffed as much.

I want to go 30 days without adding sugar or taking anything with sugar. It is hard and not eating fruits, which I love, is extremely difficult. Also, I love sweets & chocolate. I am avoiding them like the plague. I have also cut sugar from my coffee and this seemed to be near impossible as I usually add a lot of sugar to my 3-4 cups a day. It will slowly get better but I do miss the taste of sugar.

I also want to lose some weight. Ofcourse that is the whole reason for this. Since a low-calorie diet can produce up to a 2-pound weight loss per week, 10 pounds over 4 weeks seems like an achievable target. It’s important to keep in mind that when on a low-carb diet of any type, you will lose several pounds in the first few days. That’s because your body is dropping water weight.

I want to maintain this diet for the whole of September and see what difference it makes to my body. I hope to keep at it and occasionally I will give you updates. Now I want to try and buy an electronic weighing machine.

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