Yes one can?t take away the fact that Beckham is commercially blessed, to his sponsors he is some King Canute: http://www.viking.no/e/people/e-knud.htm , I think LA Galaxy fans might have a rather different opinion on that.

But yes the Beckham publicity cavalcade has already arrived commanding the front pages of all the red tops , the second leg of the draw at Old Trafford will generate great emotion, Beckham has been vocal ,howling that a reunion with Man U would be, wait for it ?beautiful? ?.Look Kayako, Val we all know that ?King? Beckham will get a hero?s reception he feels is deserved after contributing so much to Man U success, and I don?t think there are many who would deny Becks that, one has to balance and temper this with the ?Beckham? brand that has on occasions been a rather rancid mixture of Hollywood sleaze and reptilian ambition?

Now Jose Mourinho?s return with Inter Milan to Chelsea is a match made in heaven as box office draws go, the subterfuge surrounding ?the special ones? departure and the intrigue and whispers behind closed doors when Mourinho walks back into Stamford Bridge, and let not be churlish here the ?special one? is guaranteed a hero?s welcome, he brought in players such as Frank Lampard, John Terry and Didier Drogba, who adored his methods. To the "shed? supporters Mourinho remains an icon, the manager who brought the title back after 50 years that brought respect from around the world. In all fairness the same may not be said for Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti, Who often traded harsh comments with Mourinho across footballs great divide and lets not forget Ancelotti's status as a symbol of AC Milan's success in the European Cup and Champions League this had been a constant source of irritation to Inter and will further add subtlety this tie.


I would like to draw debate to the coming transfer window and the preposterous theory that buying in expensive players will lead to premiership success , glance down the premier leagues losses column and City?s M Hughes should be the envy of every other Premier league Manager but another crushing set back was delivered by a second defeat , gone was the arrogant swagger there when he was scorning Alex Ferguson Man U a few months ago and his expensively assembled side who just don?t seem to be able to win, only one victory in 10 premier league matches, ironically against Chelsea. All of this failure to provide a return for the Abu Dhabi oil money whose owners anticipated huge capital return when they financed the clubs astonishing spending spree, city started against Tottenham with two of the most expensive players in premier league?s history Robinho for one plus Emmanuel Adebayor, and they were no match for the Harry Redknapp?s front line, Carlos Tevez might have worked hard but the two players either side of him were a total waste of money and time, quite how Robinho earns his inflated wages is anyone?s guess, so whoever thinks that a club can buy the title think again.

The weekend Premier league fixture?s: Today (Saturday) Arsenal v Hull 1730. Fulham v Man Utd 1500, and tomorrow West Ham v Chelsea 1600?another interesting weekend of footy?.