I must admit I was a teensy bit surprised when Brendan decided to fly off on vacation to the US with his girlfriend rather than going to the World Cup, simply because, like Martinez, he's always seemed such an obsessive football analyst. But having criticised Wenger for his unhealthy immersion in the football, I can hardly complain about Brendan taking a break. He's maybe going through a mini Gatsby moment - sudden wealth, new teeth, new shape, new admirers, a bit of success...