10 things I hate about Arsenal

OK, during this International break and before the news of goings on in the Boardroom, I thought that I would have a light hearted rant. As Arsenal fans we are long suffering and this rant is mainly aimed at those of us who attend the Emirates. I find myself incredibly frustrated at times and I thought that I would share these with you.

Only 393 days until the 2010 World Cup starts!
Excited? Have your tickets yet?
My computer's been broken the past few weeks. So I've no idea what the latest news is concerning the world's biggest sporting event.
Instead of regurgitating a load of news, here's a list of required reading to get you all caught up, complete with my oh-so-witty commentary .

Is it only me or is the whole world against us?

Firstly, we have a list of injured players longer than my telephone bill. Then, Rafa has to be contented with playing so-so players because of some friggin owners would not cough up the funds needed for us to be real contenders for the PL. Then we have a game in which we dominate play for such a long period and the bar stops the ball and the only time Pepe touches the ball is to collect it from his net.

It's GAME DAY! And what could be better than some videos and songs "biggin' up the players yeah?"br /br /Toronto's Red Patch Boys have thrown down the gauntlet. Where's the Ljungberg Grunge Anthem from Seattle, eh? Hopefully if a Seattle fan does one they will know to mix the left and right channels to center.

I'm home, and the match is about to kickoff, so let's do it. Costa Rica 0-0 USA KO Commentary after the jump. 1907: Costa Rica will play 4-4-2. Will the extra man force Donovan to work more in midfield? 1906: USA will be playing a 4-3-3, with Altidore and Torres in the lineup. Good to see Torres there; his experience in situations like these will be important.

When we think of World Cup Soccer you probably don't think of Akon, But it was officially announced that Akon will record the official song of the biggest international soccer competition, the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Akon To Create 2010 World Cup Anthem

The organizers of the 2010 World Cup are negotiating with the hip-hop artist to create a song to go along with the event.

Rumours have already started that Simon Cowell has been asked by the FA to inject the X-Factor into the England World Cup Anthem. We've already talked on here on whether England can indeed win the World Cup and who you would pick in your squad. So who will sing the England World Cup Song for [...]

I saw this first over at Pies. Some rapper dude is saying he's the "musical director" of World Cup 2010. Ollie's not impressed, I'm equally unimpressed.
I never understood Akon's popularity, but whatever. I'm not super interested in the musical offerings of the greatest sporting event in the planet.

"Ceux sont les meilleurs equips"
"Die Meister, die Besten, les meilleurs equipes, the champions."

What UEFA has tried to do in the infamous CL anthem played before European nights, during European nights, and even during those new god-awful commercials played during half-time is instill in all viewers the sense that the teams that participate in its glory competition, the UEFA Champions League, are truly "die besten".

Cristiano Ronaldo was public enemy number one in the summer of 2006 following Wayne Rooney's dismissal in the World Cup. Ronaldo was one of five Portuguese players surrounding the referee but because he winked at the bench after Rooney had been sent off, the country blamed him for England's World Cup exit.

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By TRAVIS CLARK

The look on his face said it all. After scoring the first goal in last night's Gold Cup match, the emotion surged over Santino Quaranta, the D.

Did you hear Colombia has cracked down on the rights of visiting fans in their league. No wearing team shirts, carrying banners or club flags.
I guess too much violence caused the move, but I can't see it preventing further hooliganism.
Also, Muslims aren't too partial to a Schalke anthem and apparently enough outcry has forced the team into considering some action.

His head may have been in Madrid but his heart was already in Liverpool.
Even though Fernando Torres didn't actually realise it, his fate was already sealed.
A flick of the arm, a fleeting connection with a defender jostling for the ball and the ripped skipper's armband revealed his destiny.

This My Dear is England - 2010 England World Cup supporters song.
In support of both 2010 World Cup and England's Troops this song "This My Dear Is England" is what Soccer and Footy love is all about here. The song will be the next the 2010 World Cup Supporters Song - If you are a true believer in 'Uniting the Nation' as one, then support this song as a chunk of all funds raised goes to our 'War heroes'.

Ah The Champions League. That inescapable anthem. The meaningless group games. The same teams each year - some of whom actually are indeed national champions. And money, everywhere. Advertising money. TV money. Salaries. Transfer fees.

The All-Action Way

With this thick layer of cynicism building up around the Champions League I find it genuinely refreshing to look forward to tonight's game.

USA Lineup
1-Tim Howard
3-Carlos Bocanegra (capt)
5-Oguchi Onyewu
8-Clint Dempsey
9-Charlie Davies
10-Landon Donovan
12-Jonathan Spector
13-Ricardo Clark
15-Jay DeMerit
17-Jozy Altidore
22-Benny Feilhaber
USA Lineup
1-Julio Cesar
2-Maicon3-Lucio (capt)
5-Felipe Melo
8-Gilberto Silva
9-Luis Fabiano
10-Kaka
11-Robinho
14-Luisao
16-Andre Santos
18-Ramires
The US team heart and passion is there.

Alarazboy does it again! Just when you think it can't get any nastier, dude takes it to the gutter then brings it back to his place for a evening of anchovies, Wild Irish Rose and Marvin Sease's "Candy Licker" (the ultimate old-school "Jody" anthem) on repeat. Seriously, this sh*t is so potent that if you're not careful somebody might get pregnant.

We haven't dome any Glasvegas in a bit have we? Here we find the Scottish foursome performing what could be described as a pop-song-cum-terrace-anthem. Play on.

Carthage Tigers 6
Branson Pirates 1
After an early goal by Carthage, Branson tied it on a PK converted by Noah Lennon. The half ended 1-2 before the Tigers doubled their output in the 2nd half.

Webb City Cardinals 3
Neosho Wildcats 2

Nixa vs Greenwood
Ozark vs Poplar Bluff

Jennifer Robinette sang the anthem for the Eagles game and it gave chills, combinded with the moment of silence for 9/11.

Lucky you, it's a Hooky "twofer" today. Channelbee has the king of the low-slung bass and one of the architects of the greatest World Cup anthem of all time spilling the beans on David Beckham's aborted rap career. And if anyone have a bootleg mp3 of Paul Gascoigne's banned verse, I want in!

This week, our new tifo video series has shown displays from supporters in Australia, Northern Ireland and Sweden.

Now we make a short hop to Belgium to take a look at supporters of KV Mechelen, a team who have historically been close to becoming a dominant force in the Belgian league, but who have somehow often fallen short.

Tonight, tonight, to-ni-ight
Oh-oooooh
We could make it right tonight, to-ni-ight
Oh-oooooh
I already have loads of respect for the Riot Squad because of the hospitality that they showed the New York supporters at MLS Cup last year; anyone who treats me to tacos, beer and bike jousting after such a crushing defeat are my people for life.

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Of course, the death threats. The smuggling out of the country via police escort to avoid those threats being realized.
The changing of hotels to avoid being noticed.
Having the 'you have more hair than brains' chant become the anthem of millions of fans instead of just the Norwegian ones.

Despite Argentina's 0-2 loss to Ecuador at Quito last night, The Dona insists that his team were the better side. Contrary to our previous Baby Anthem report, Messi did play in this game. Tevez, unfortunately, failed to convert a crucial penalty in the first half with a weak shot that should be banished from eternity!

Dunno how best to describe this. The first half was yawnsville, second half caught fire and how. For the two bottom teams in the TPL both teams will probably be happy with the point and with all and sundry blaming the ref I guess everyone goes home feeling dead chuffed.
Chula took the lead second half when the Pattaya keeper failed to hold a well struck shot from outside the area by some geezer who may well have been Thai.

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By TRAVIS CLARK

The look on his face said it all. After scoring the first goal in last night's Gold Cup match, the emotion surged over Santino Quaranta, the D.

It´s the 4th year in a row that a Spanish rider wins the TOUR DEFRANCE.This year ALBERTO CONTADOR won his second title ( lasttime 2007) ahead of Andy Schleck & 7 time winner Lance Armstrong.The curious episode was that the organization played the Danishnational anthem instead of the Spanish when Contador stoodbewildered as he watch the Spanish flag climb the mast to a"different beat".

We haven't dome any Glasvegas in a bit have we? Here we find the Scottish foursome performing what could be described as a pop-song-cum-terrace-anthem. Play on.

10 things I hate about Arsenal

OK, during this International break and before the news of goings on in the Boardroom, I thought that I would have a light hearted rant. As Arsenal fans we are long suffering and this rant is mainly aimed at those of us who attend the Emirates.

Sing it with me y'all (to the tune of Motley Crue's pole-dancer anthem "Girls, Girls, Girls")
Goals, goals, goals!

World Cup fans, prepare to hear this song ad nauseum for the next seven months. K'naan's "Wavin' Flag" is the Official Anthem of World Cup 2010.

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Air Miami - World Cup Fever (Guy Fixsen remix) Hear it now!
I remember when my friends Mark Robinson & Bridget Cross released this song back in 1998, I was very fired up about it and hoped it would sweep the land!

An eighties indie anthem beloved by John Peel, I Ludicrous's Presposterous Tales contains the line, "and I once saw the Palace score four goals away from home", an impossible to imagine event conjured up by a fantasist who has also appeared on Crackerjack at the age of ten, won every game of trivial pursuit he has ever taken part in, and spent the new year at Captain Sensible's Den.