WHAT in the world are they thinking??? This is from Arsenal's official web site(I went there to check after seeing this incredible story on football365.com):

Big Brother is watching!

If you can't take your eyes off the team, then Arsenal.com is looking for you! We need fans to become the Big Brother (or Sister) of the players to keep them under observation for the coming season.

It is a responsible job that requires dedication and tenacity. As a Big Brother, you will be required to watch your player 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to report on his performance both on the pitch and off it, as well as on any events during the week that may involve or affect that player.

Your reports will then get posted onto the all-new arsenal.com, together with a short piece about you and what makes you a good choice for the role of Big Brother. Under Latest News we will feature highlights of the most interesting articles relating to players that have had an exceptional week or match.

Every player will have a single Big Brother to watch him, so you can imagine that competition will be fierce. So if you think you're up to the job, send us your name, your top three choices of player to Big Brother and persuade us that you are the right person for the job.

And remember - we'll be watching you!

-- Anonymous, July 10, 2001

Answers

After the Anelka saga, I'd have thought the last thing Arse wanted would be another Big Brother.

-- Anonymous, July 10, 2001

Bliddy hell. That has to be a wind up. I can see the players going along with it 100%, assuming they've been consulted. And anyway, there's already an army of big bros out there called sports journalists.

-- Anonymous, July 11, 2001