Gaston Aguirre latest player to attack feathered friend
San Lorenzo defender Gaston Aguirre will forever have the stain of pigeon blood on his conscience after killing a bird during a recent match. The Argentinian’s shot connected with the bird, who sadly didn’t have the quick reactions of his mates, killing it instantly.
The poor little blighter didn’t exactly get a big send-off. Scooped up by the referee, dumped off the pitch and play continued. At least Aguirre was in reflective mood. He said: “I kicked the ball and, poor pigeon. Now I will be remembered as the pigeon killer.”
Last night’s World Cup qualifier between Australia and Uzbekistan was delayed briefly when a bird landed on the pitch. We know pitch invasions can be frustrating, but there is no call for what Lucas Neill callously does. OK, maybe he didn’t murder it, but he certainly knocked it senseless! “I think Lucas Neill might have killed the bird!,” surely one of the greatest commentary lines of all time!
First he sees Alan Curbishley out of job, now he is attacking animals. What next? Lock up your children - Lucas Neill is on the rampage!
Following Alan Curbishley’s depature from West Ham, his dealings in the transfer market have come under increased scrutiny. Here is our rundown of his worst Hammers signings. 1. Freddie Ljungberg from Arsenal
Curbishley should have known that sneaky Arsene Wenger only sells his stars when they are past it. But West Ham forked out £3 million and some hefty wages to secure the Swede’s services. One injury-ravaged season later and they were paying him not to play for them as they terminated his contract.
