By Chris Wright
Given the current penchant for the two-footed Exocet-style challenge as favoured by Glen Johnson
among others, here is Pies' pick of the XI worst, shin-splintering, sinew-shredding,
ligament-twanging, bone-flaking tackles to ever take place on a Premier League pitch (that we could
find corresponding videos for).
John Nyen on Bolton's season and plight
Bolton's in the EPL "ER" right now...
There are 18 games left to save the season for Bolton Wanderers.
Saving they may need indeed, after momentarily sinking to just near the bottom of the table in
the Barclay's Premier League.
As Arsenal captain, even your hair has to be neat
Two things got me to write this topic today. First, I'm at the moment in the middle of reading
Alex Flynn's "Arsènal The Making of a Modern Superclub" and I'm currently at the chapter which
speaks about the behaviour of a certain William Gallas after the 2-2 draw at Birmingham.
Hallam fightback
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Hallam may just have pulled off a result that could well turn around their
season and help them pull clear of the drop zone. Kenny Geelan's side found themselves 4-0 down at
in-form Scarborough Athletic early in the second half. But in one of the comebacks of the season
the Blues scored four times in the last 20 minutes including a stoppage time equaliser to earn a
4-4 draw.
Coward tackles and own goals are Johnson's forte
It was here at St Andrews that our title challenge crumbled in the 07/08 season. This was the
same setting in which the career of the prolific striker ended. Not forgetting this was also one of
the toughest away games of the season as Birmingham have only lost once in well over a season and
managed to peg Manchester United back in the recent midweek game.
Arsenal feeling good again after getting 3 points in a must-win game to ring in 2011, and
getting the momentum going back in the right direction ahead of this week's crucial clash with
Manchester City.
And this really was an excellent result. It was 3 points, which we badly needed.
No it's not a misspelling, but I will take the opportunity to wish all Arsenal supporters
everywhere a Very Happy New Year. And to all those of you who
Yearn for silverware and titles, I offer these words of comfort.......
The season is half over. We've done well; we're 2 points off the top of the table in 3rd
place.
