On Friday, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger provided his last injury update before today's game away
at Sunderland. The Frenchman confirmed Denilson and Theo Walcott are back in the squad, adding
however how the French players ... Click to continue reading...
On Friday, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger provided his last injury update before today's game away
at Sunderland. The Frenchman confirmed Denilson and Theo Walcott are back in the squad, adding
however how the French players ...
Isn't it typical, you wait all year for a horse story and then two come along at once. Like the
number 7 going up the Ormeau Road in Belfast, or whatever your local bus is that decides it's too
afraid to drive up a road on it's own so it'll wait for it's mate.
I'm still really sick, be prepapred for a hell of a lot more nonsense ahead.
With the exception of the Carling Cup, Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos is yet to enjoy a regular
start for the Gunners with manager Arsene Wenger clearly saying that he has no intention of
rotating Thomas ... Click to continue reading...
With the exception of the Carling Cup, Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos is yet to enjoy a regular
start for the Gunners with manager Arsene Wenger clearly saying that he has no intention of
rotating Thomas ...
Hello all. For a friday post, usually, there'd be a match preview of some sort. There are some
good international matches over the next few days.
The Irish take on the French in what I see as even a contest as it is in Rugby. Then there are
the equally intriguing Bosnia vs Portugal, Algeria vs Egypt, New Zealand vs Bahrain etc etc.
"Low lie the Fields of Athenry, Where once we watched the small free birds fly!!!"
This Saturday at 8pm, I'll will be glued to the box with the rest of The Emerald Isle to watch
the darlings of the nation again defy the odds against greater foes to reach the final of the
greatest show on Earth.
Life without Epl really Sucks!!!!!!.... Can't help it though.... Its like you are stuck in a big
time Machine .... I hope time passes quickly.... But hope is all I can do . Anywayz there's no significant news regarding Arsenal . However Cesc has been choose EA sports
player of the month . Click to continue reading...
Don't know how others feel, but I'm pretty fed up with reading the football news, its either
about Cesc going to Barca, or Cesc going to Barca so instead I thought over the next few days I
would take a look back at a few ‘loved ones' from the team in red and white. Feel free to let me
know if it's a stupid idea
Today is all about John Radford just for our newly married blogger Big Raddy.
I hate the cold. Have I ever mentioned that? I think I might have. It's cold this morning. The
worst part though is that it's not even really that cold and when it starts to get colder and
colder I'm going to like it even less. I've been campaigning for a Blogs Family move to
Equatorsville where it's warm all the time but as Mrs Blogs rightly points out they have their own
problems there, what with monsters, political upheaval and monsters.
Having watched Sky Sports yesterday, I am at a loss as to why N'gog has not been taken to task
by the FA for his mid air attempt at hand gliding. That dive by him was possibly the most
exaggerated I have seen in a long while, there must have been at least six inches of air space
between any part of his body and the foot of Carsley when he went over.
Alexandre Dimitri Song Billong, born 9 September 1987 in a Cameroon, fondly known by most as
Alex Song. He's the nephew of Rigobert Song and plays in the heart of a midfield three at our fine
club.
It is only now though that he is regarded as an important first team player for Arsenal by some,
and I am firmly in that category.
Not too much going on in the world of gossip, but according to Carlo Ancelotti, we have a good
chance of finishing first. About time to I think, so many managers have dismissed us as a team that
can challenge for trophies this year, its good to hear a 'half decent' one finally recognise just
how well this team is coming together.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger provided his first injury bulletin ahead of the game away at Wolves,
revealing how Carlos Vela and Armand Traore are close to returning to the first team. Wenger, who
also provided an ... Click to continue reading...
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger provided his first injury bulletin ahead of the game away at Wolves,
revealing how Carlos Vela and Armand Traore are close to returning to the first team. Wenger, who
also provided an ...
Last week after the fantastic win in the Carling Cup, Fran Merida told afc.com that he wanted to
stay at Arsenal and that he hoped his contract would be sorted out very soon. Sadly for Fran, his
agent Joseba Diaz hasn't seen the interview or possibly not even bothered to speak to Merida. Diaz
has said he has an illness, well a love for Atletico Madrid which all started when he slept on red
and white sheets when he was young!
AZ Alkmaar have made the short trip to London to take on Arsenal looking to build on their
surprise 1-1 draw out in Holland last time out. A furious Arsene Wenger will be out to tighten up
his leaky defence and see the job done in a week where he spoke about his desire to win the
Champions League trophy.
Well it will have to if the big city of London has had the rainfall we have had here in
Berkshire!!
The Daily Telegraph, well the Belfast version reports Cesc has signed a pre-contract agreement
with Barca! Worried for a second, but then I saw the word ‘Adeybayor' in the same sentence you
know him, the one who feels he has the right to an opinion about us!
Right then, it's one busy blog this morning so let's get right into it.
Just moments, possibly seconds, after an article appeared on the official site with Lukasz
Fabianski talking about how delighted he was to be back, another appeared advising us that Lukasz
Fabianski would be out for three weeks.
I am still smiling after the wonderful result we 'fought' for the other night. Many 'paps' said
we were lucky as Liverpool should have had a penalty in the last few seconds when Big Phil thought
he was playing netball, and maybe they are right, but I think we should have been awarded one too
when Watt was held back in the penalty area so justice done.
First up, apologies for my absence over the last few days, I've come down with swine flu and it
is not the most pleasant thing under the sun, my skins gone pink and Ive even started oinking too.
Its not good.
Anyway tonight we need to get back to winning ways after two draws, it might only be the Carling
Cup but at the moment any cup would do for us.
In whose hands is the future of Arsenal? This is the question we have all been asking.
Almunia was the number one, but a mystery "chest" infection which has taken a long time to clear up
ahs given the third choice keeper Mannone a chance, Fabianski is back from injury and should
feature tonight against Liverpool.
by JAMES CURTIS Imagine breakfast in the Wenger household and you might hear Mrs Arsene snapping
at her husband's indecision whether or not to play his Young Guns against Liverpool tonight: "Oh
for heavens sake, let the kids play why wont you," she trumps.
It's a point well made, as for Arsenal fans the more exciting prospect of Carling Cup football
is the chance of seeing the talented youth in a real pressure setting.
What is going on here? Manuel has missed over a month with a chest infection. He was fit for
Birmingham but is still yet to start a game since his mysterious illness. Arsene has been cryptic
in his backing or lack of it:"I wouldn't say Manuel is no longer our automatic first choice" I am
perplexed. There must be more to this than the club is letting on. Click to continue reading...
Arsene Wenger has his sights set on Sunderland captain Lorik Cana as he aims to bring some bite
to Arsenal's lightweight midfield. Reports from the Sunderland Echo suggest that Arsenal
will do their best to sign the Albanian midfielder when the transfer window opens.
Cana is a new signing at the Stadium of Light having joined the Black Cats over the summer.
Wenger says Arsenal are ready this year to compete for titles. Well, technically, he said the
following:
I know that we haven't won a trophy for four years, but we have been very close and I believe
that this year the team will do it. When I say that, it is not to please you, it is because I am
really convinced of it.
A recent poll carried out by Sports Interactive has confirmed what we United fans have
known for sometime. Sir Alex Ferguson is by far the greatest manager to have ever graced
the game of football.
Football fans who play the popular Football Manager game series were polled to see who they hold
in highest regard with Fergie coming out on top; head and shoulders above anyone else.
Listen to Emmanuel Petit, David Dein and Lee Dixon during a special programme, Arsene at
60, on BBC Radio 5 live at 2000 BST on Thursday.
I wonder what Dein will have to say. He has had a complex relationship with Wenger, being
responsible for his arrival but his business dealings clashed with Wenger's philosophy of
developing low budget talent.
Sixty years ago today, our fine manager was born – Happy Birthday, maybe even you will raise a
glass today, no doubt a few fans will
I am sure most of us thought ‘Who the heck is this man?' when he arrived at Highbury to take
over from Rioch, and I am even more sure that many of us thought ‘He'll never last' – But he
has and now having celebrated 13 years with the club, today he celebrates reaching the ripe old age
of 60!
What have we done to deserve so many injuries? Is there a curse at The Emirates? Since moving
to the Emirates we have lost too many players for too long, Henry and van Persie ins season one,
Rosicky and Eduardo in our second year and last year's injury list would have been too many to fit
into either ER or Casualty.
A look at the winners and losers after week nine of the Premier League.
Winners Manchester United If the mark of a champion is winning when not playing well then Manchester United are in line to
win another Premier title. That United are top of the Premier League while struggling in all but
two of their nine league fixtures since August shows that they have the heart of a champion.
A look at the winners and losers after week nine of the Premier League.
Winners Manchester United If the mark of a champion is winning when not playing well then Manchester United are in line to
win another Premier title. That United are top of the Premier League while struggling in all but
two of their nine league fixtures since August shows that they have the heart of a champion.
With the Ballon d'Or nominations finally releasing this weekend, the headlines have mostly been
devoted to the fact that world champions Italy have no representation whatsoever. But why blame the
press for paying excessive attention to an irrelevant detail? After all, the award itself is
destined to be heading Lionel Messi's way, which means very little is there to be talked about in
terms of debating the winner, right?
