Morning all, good to see the Thierry Henry stuff has blown over. Erm ... I wouldn't normally bother but I think it's only fair that someone tries to counter the lies and the hysteria. He's not one of ours now but he was and he was one of our best. Plus it's kinda quiet.

The Mirror:

Liam Brady last night branded Thierry Henry "shameful" after launching a bitter attack on FIFA for fixing the outcome.

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Let's take a moment to reflect on the many different faces we've seen recently in World Cup qualifying action.

There's the good-old fashioned happy face, as seen (above), by Algerian keeper, Faouzi Chaouchi.

The "don't want you to see the tears" Face (Ukraine's Shevchenko)
The "I could give a shite if you see me cry, I'm a man and I have feelings" Face (Egypt's al-Hadary)
The "bish, I'll cut you" Face (Anyukov, Russia)
The "aggro-happy" Face (Pepe, Portugal)
The "my abs are overjoyed with emotion about this victory" Face (Perez, Uruguay)
And, our personal favourite, the "Who farted?

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Let's take a moment to reflect on the many different faces we've seen recently in World Cup qualifying action.

There's the good-old fashioned happy face, as seen (above), by Algerian keeper, Faouzi Chaouchi.

The "don't want you to see the tears" Face (Ukraine's Shevchenko)
The "I could give a shite if you see me cry, I'm a man and I have feelings" Face (Egypt's al-Hadary)
The "bish, I'll cut you" Face (Anyukov, Russia)
The "aggro-happy" Face (Pepe, Portugal)
The "my abs are overjoyed with emotion about this victory" Face (Perez, Uruguay)
And, our personal favourite, the "Who farted?

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By CARL ELDRIDGE� It's the news we dreaded. Just as we get into our stride and look like contenders for some silverware, the curse of November strikes again. OK, it's not the curse of reverses that has undone the glorious Gunners in the past during this month, this time it's the gut-wrenching news that RVP has done his ankle in playing for the Clog-wearing mob against the Eyeties in a pissing friendly.

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by CARL ELDRIDGE Congratulations to Rob Shepherd for today's most fanciful tale suggesting that Arsene Wenger will leave the Arsenal for Real Madrid� if Alisher Usmanov takes over at the Emirates.

In the News of the World� he 'reports':� � I understand Wenger has made it plain to the Gunners board he will not work under Usmanov and would move to Real Madrid instead.

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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.

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Is the region ready to watch football from another country in the region?
That was a question I posed at the weekend and I sensed a slight sea change.
Since then I see one Singapore cable TV provider is asking customers whether or not viewers would like to see ISL games.
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Welcome to Ask The Oppo! Today we talk to Dave Hunt, an Upton Park season ticket holder from Aylesbury, Bucks...

Eldo71: You lot finished 9th last season, played some reasonable football along the way and the hopes for the new season were high under Gianfranco Xola and Steve Clarke.

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by CARL ELDRIDGE A trip to West Ham with the Arsenal in the Eighties was one which was filled with dread. Those mischievous Hammers under the guise of the ICF and the Under-5s would take great joy in terrorising away fans who thought it a good idea to turn up at Upton Park and have the temerity to cheer on their side.

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Yeah I probably just jinxed the team, because since I said that they'll probably all get injuries playing for their international teams. So if Fabregas, Sagna, Gallas, Song, Theo, and Arshy all come back with injuries, you know where you can point the blame. Right here. But really, think about it. Click to continue reading...

We all love a good victim, arguably even more than we love our heroes. In the Premier League, Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva, more commonly known as "that useless bag of Brazilian shite", has become the bete noire du jour. "And he doesn't even look bloody Brazilian!"
It's true that Lucas doesn't look like the British idea of a Brazilian footballer: we prefer our South Americans to be tanned, elegant and outrageously, ostentatiously gifted. Click to continue reading...

Howdy doody LadyArse lovers. It seems as though I may have a very tiny apology to make regarding the standard of my blogging over the past number of weeks, maybe even months (this week aside). The reason for this is that I have been thoroughly and utterly miserable in work, more so than is normal.

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I have to give Mark Hughes his due, Arsene Wenger couldn't get Adebayor to play like he did on Saturday even though he doubled his wages,� as Johnny Lydon once wrote "Anger is an Energy"� and it obviously motivated Ade into the best game he has ever played.
I was angry at first at his goal celebration, mainly because he should not have been on the pitch to score a goal, but now I think it is quite funny to think that us Arsenal fans caused him so much pain that he tried so hard to get one over on us.

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I gotta say the English are a funny bunch. When they're not getting shitfaced and vomitting in people's front gardens they have a wierd and wonderful collection of interests. They travel miles round the country to stand on wet and windy railway platforms to make note of railway engine numbers. They dress up in period costumes and re enact historic battles. Click to continue reading...

Well, we all (If we were able), got out our superglue and sat in front of Sky Sports News for many a long, long hour. Never, in the history of my life, has so much time been wasted on so much shite.

At 16.41 the best thing they could find to get excited about was a potential loan/swap between the Spuds and Sunderland involving Alan Hutton and Anton Ferdinand.

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Expectations of a new Chelsea era under Carlo Ancelotti were sky-high as both fans and pundits anticipated a barn-storming season of Premier League football.

Many have tipped the West London club to prevail and ensure United and Liverpool remain level at 19 titles a piece come May – myself included – however, on current evidence, I'm not convinced all is as rosy as the league table suggests.

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The fall out from the Kop Comes to Asia continues but I've lost interest now. It's good that there is a debate going on about England fan waving Singaporeans mocking the efforts of their own lads but to put it into a wider context...
...about 20 years agon I went to see Australia play Hajduk Split at the Parramatta Stadium in Sydney. Click to continue reading...

Today, an experiment in sociology. The effects of alcohol on atmosphere. We will study if the fabled TFC supporters will be as fired up for this game without the alcoholic stimulate. Hypothesis : forcing the subjects to watch the game will result in melancholy and indifference, including the realization that the calibre of play isn't worth singing over. Click to continue reading...

I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it........
I'm about to lose control and I think I like it....................
It's here! The new season is finally upon us and despite all the negative shite I have read in the papers over the summer I'm actually feeling pretty positive going into the new campaign. Click to continue reading...

Well, well, well, you throw a hissy fit over lack of news one day and looks what happens...the 25 has half his lazy ass out the door and on his way for 'footballing' (LMAO) reasons to City for a cool £20million. Say it with me T.WE.N.T.Y.M.I.L.L.I.O.N.P.O.U.N.D.S. 20. Million. LMAO stopped laughing yet?

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"When my mother is involved, then I'm sorry but I don't let anyone, I repeat anyone, harass her...

I regret what I did, but I can't promise that I would not react in the same way again, because when my mother, [Dolores], is involved it is difficult for me to keep a calm state of mind.

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"When my mother is involved, then I'm sorry but I don't let anyone, I repeat anyone, harass her... I regret what I did, but I can't promise that I would not react in the same way again, because when my mother, [Dolores], is involved it is difficult for me to keep a calm state of mind."
Cristiano explains why he kicked in the car window of a girl filming him and his mother on their way to an Elton John concert in Lisbon.

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Its worth remembering that any advantage (or disadvantage) the fixture list gives is minimal. Ultimately, every team has to play every other team twice - I know that's no great insight but it's easily brushed over by Ol' Rednose so he can make a complaint.
Anyhow:
1) Every team is going to experience greater fixture congestion than usual. Click to continue reading...

TSB's 'I didn't know he was that good' Team of the Season:
Schwarzer - how Boro must be regretting letting him go.
Johnson - a fine season has led to a regular England spot and may yet lead to Liverpool.
Turner - the only Hull player to excel all season .
Jagielka - Just like teammate Lescott, proof that a player from the Championship can do well in the EPL. Click to continue reading...

This clip from the mid-90s golden era of Fantasy Football League obviously predates YouTube. It even predates the internet as we know it, and in doing so makes me feel like a very old man. But by compiling several glaring Pele misses to suggest (tongue in cheek of course) that "Pele Was Shite", Frank Skinner and [. Click to continue reading...

Gooood morning everyone. It's pouring for like the 10th day straight here in what is supposed to be sunny Florida. Shite is insane in the membrane. I do have some good news though. I got an email this morning telling me that the ArseNole.com domain was expiring in July, so I went and renewed it for another year, so I can at least guarantee you pretty average Arsenal coverage until July 22nd, 2010. Click to continue reading...

I hate that United only scored one decent goal and still won 4-1. I hate that we sat back in the first leg. I hate that Eduardo, Clichy, and Gallas were not able to play a part. I hate that John O'Shite scored. I hate Tommy Smyth.

That all said, United are better. They had Tevez and Berbatov on the bench.

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Carly Zucker and Joe Cole were spotted this Saturday night in Vegas for the Hatton-Pacquiao boxing match.

As is per usual, Carly expressed herself via clothing in an interesting way. Her hair looks fried, even under that headband. The dress is an odd length to wear with those shoes, etc.

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Carly Zucker and Joe Cole were spotted this Saturday night in Vegas for the Hatton-Pacquiao boxing match.

As is per usual, Carly expressed herself via clothing in an interesting way. Her hair looks fried, even under that headband. The dress is an odd length to wear with those shoes, etc.

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Roy Keane has turned on Mark Hughes and Steve Bruce today, claiming they are not successful managers because they haven't won anything. Whilst both have had disappointing spells in their career, it's hard to argue with what Bruce has achieved with Wigan and Hughes achieved with Blackburn. They haven't had a trophy to their name but between them they've had high league finishes and long runs in cup competitions, all without much to spend!

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As Samuel L. Jackson would say, "Enough is ENOUGH! I have had it with these motherf$%&ing goals from these motherf$%&ing teams!" 2-1 to f'ing Stoke City? You've gotta be kidding me. This is Arsenal Football Club? I'm halfway convinced it's just random people pretending to be a quality football club. Click to continue reading...