My guess will be Hleb and Theo out wide, but he may surprise us and bring back Diaby, who knows.
Gilberto or Eboue may also feature and Gilberto could rise to the occasion as it’s his mate Kaka out there, but I would sooner Walcott, or if fit, Diaby, Eboue doesn’t deserve a place and if he got one I expect Gattuso to target him for 90 minutes.
The atmosphere should be electric and I for one will be singing my lungs out, so the team can’t ask for more.
The scousers beat the harder (so they say) of the two Milan’s last night with the worst goal I have ever seen, is Gerrard lucky or what? I think that ball bounced three times before it dribbled over the line, if only we got that luck. Barnsley must be ruing their league position!
We have to win and we have to win in style if we are to justify Saturdays capitulation.
You would think Red nose would shut his trap after a 4-0 win wouldn’t you?
Enough said on that twat.
Arsenal enter the race for Benzema? If he would prefer to play in Spain or Italy as he supposedly said, leave him Arsene, we don’t want another Reyes.
I’ll keep today’s blog brief as I’m sure we’ll all have much to debate.
Have a great night Grovers, games like this come along rarely and it will be the first time I would have seen us beat Milan, well the red side anyway, Kieran Gibbs tore the blue part a new arsehole in pre season, if only we had boy wonder back for this one, still he’ll be back for the return, I hope???
Sing hard if you’re there, pray hard if you’re not!
February 20, 2008 at 9:29 am
Kingbayor 3 goals,Flamini 1
Lehmann
Sagna-Toure-Gallas-Clichy
Eboue-Flamini-Fabregas-Hleb
Kingbayor-Eduardo
Subs:Fabianski-Gilberto-Denilson-Walcott-Bendtner-Senderos
Arsenal 4 - AC Milan 0
Never Say Die Arsenal
February 20, 2008 at 9:35 am
gibbs was rubbish in pre-season!
and has been booed by norwich fans since he has been on loan there!
February 20, 2008 at 9:37 am
As long as we have the back four and the flamster back, we’re half way to a clean sheet! Up front is still not certain, Ade will def start, it’s just a case of would we rather have the height and strength of Bendtner as opposed to the pace and cunning of Eduardo against the experience of Nesta and Maldini?! I’d take Walcott and Hleb down the sides.
So the 6 still missing… Almunia, Diaby, Djourou, Rosicky, RVP & Song. A bit better than having 11 missing me thinks!
Gents, can we please update Le injury list accordingly, and make RVP honorary president!
Went to bed last night thinking 2-0, woke up this morning still feeling the same!!
COME ON ARSENAL!!!
February 20, 2008 at 9:39 am
Gibbs was fantastic against Inter and has only played 56 minutes for Norwich, I think the booing was because they don’t like Roeder and Roeder brought him on loan, they must have been expecting Thierry Henry or someone.
February 20, 2008 at 9:42 am
what is it with liverpool and luck in the CL, bloody sending off,
still i take great confidence from last nights match i am certainly less worried now,
bloody chav’s resting players for the final and look what happened,
February 20, 2008 at 9:42 am
It’s gonna be the game of the season at “The Emirates”…awesome match Gattuso vs flamster………Maldini vs Ade……Kaka vs Gallas…..Pirlo vs Fabregas…its gonna be a close one to call but arsenal are goingto come all colors flying…….so my gut feeling says …….Arsenal 2 - Milan 0….ade and eduardo to score….!!!!!!!!
February 20, 2008 at 9:42 am
Sorry about that twat Grovers, It’s hard to believe the lack of intelligence of some bloggers, you would think they would be happy today. Still he won’t be back.
Wankers.
February 20, 2008 at 9:45 am
Walcott on the wing? Are you guys insane? For AC Milan? He’s a pussy! Damn you Theo - be a man for once!
Going to the game. We better win. Have a bad feeling though…..
February 20, 2008 at 9:45 am
I wouldnt say Gibbs has been crap, if I remember rightly he played for us twice this season, once at LB and another at left mid, and I think he did ok!
February 20, 2008 at 9:48 am
Tuning up the vocals now
We’re by far the greatest team the world has ever seen
This is the sort of night you dream about - passiopn cunning luck under lights 60000 going nuts for the boys in red n white
Sing your hearts out esp for super bacary god knows how is right now after his week
February 20, 2008 at 9:48 am
I just watched the Cesc press conference on arsenal.com and I’m feeling all warm inside!
February 20, 2008 at 9:49 am
I think we need a dose of positivity today, to build up to the game! The odd galon of alcohol will also help so I’m starting from lunch time!!
For all you lucky fucks going to the game, I hope you won’t be sitting on your hands or munching on bloody prawn sandwiches!!!
February 20, 2008 at 9:51 am
Who are you apologising for Geoff?
I’m nervous as fuck, but with you Odub. 2-0 to the red and white machine.
If the bloke behind me moans at not being 5-0 up in ten minutes tonight I’m gonna do a Geoff on him.
February 20, 2008 at 9:54 am
Steve it was some guy with a dutch IP address, he’s tried to get on several times using different names, but he’s banned, he said crap blog as usual and we’ll get stuffed, what a tosser, he probably does it to make up for his weeny pencil dick.
February 20, 2008 at 9:59 am
very excited for european games like tonight especially against Meeeelan. feels a bit like the game against Madrid 2 years ago.
As for Walcott against Paolo Maldini, please tell me you had some gin with your breakfast .. he’d eat him up in one whole mouthful. I’m afraid it has to be Eboue or Diaby (if fit). Hoping that Gilberto doesnt start as that will put me in a bad mood before the game even kicks off!
February 20, 2008 at 10:02 am
Oh well Geoff they did give us Bergkamp and Overmars so they’re not all bad.
Although, they also gave us Glan Helder.
February 20, 2008 at 10:04 am
Maldini plays Centre back these days, he wouldnt be up against Theo!
February 20, 2008 at 10:07 am
I thought it was a fair game for Pool against Inter. It’s nice to see the attacking side win. Inter didn’t even try… not even before the sending off. Typical Italian shit team. The rely on playing at home and scoring shitty goals. Let’s beat the crap out of Milan!
February 20, 2008 at 10:08 am
True Steve, and good point Odub, but you know I think Theo could run them ragged, this could be his big day, we know what Eboue and Gilberto can’t do, I say throw him on, they are an experienced defence, but a slow one too.
February 20, 2008 at 10:12 am
Theo would be a good call, the night he became a man, the night he skinned Maldini and went on a 10 goal scoring streak!
Wishful thinking eh? I would think Eboue and Bertie will start. Its going to be a tense chess game tonight, so patience is a must!
We’ll nick it though, I just don’t think the Italians are as good as everyone makes out. Inter were dog shite last night.
We need to be loud tonight, tear the fucking roof off!
COME ON YOU GOOOOOONERS!
February 20, 2008 at 10:13 am
They’ve got experience at the back and stamina, no pace. I say play Theo, and the likes of Oddo,Nesta,Cafu,Maldini, Jankulovski and Serginho won’t know what’s hit them! The only defender they’ve got under 30 years old is Kaladze, they just aint got the legs!
February 20, 2008 at 10:18 am
confidence increasing from reading around the interweb,
ac milan WHO ARE YA… WHO ARE YA…
February 20, 2008 at 10:18 am
still think Theo would get eaten alive but i hope i’m proved wrong. having said that, i doubt Wenger would risk him from the start in a game like this
February 20, 2008 at 10:19 am
Morning sports fans!
I think we’re going to do them, but I wouldn’t worry about their lack of pace… Milans skill lies in the ability to control the tempo of the game. We just can’t get dictated to tonight.
Jens needs to be on top form, you’d fancy him to be up for a game against his old club. We also have to have a few pops at goal. That why Stevie G scores so many, he’s not afraid to have a dig!
I listened to Merse on talkshite today, he is confident of the victory and feels that Adebayor will be too strong for them. I never realised how inarticulate he is? He is still a champ though!
Keep an eye on Pato tonight, he is pretty tastey, i’d like to see Gallas assert himself on that guy early doors!
I am buzzing this morning…!
I sense victory!
February 20, 2008 at 10:19 am
Yeah but if you were him after Saturday’s debacle would you risk Eboue or Gilberto?
February 20, 2008 at 10:20 am
Lehmann played for Milan Pedro?
February 20, 2008 at 10:21 am
I’ve got good vibes for the game tonight I hope I’m not going to get egg all over my face but I look at their team and see a good side but one that is distinctly over the top. I certainly don’t think Eboue should get a game after his performance over the weekend, Arsenal were bad but he was useless he didn’t even get his shorts dirty many more performances like that and he will be on his way. Anyway I can see us coming back strong tonight and I wouldn’t be surprised with a 3-0. Come on you Gooners.
February 20, 2008 at 10:22 am
Look whatever happens, I will be going in to tonights game pissed…….. its the only way !!!!!!!!!!!
February 20, 2008 at 10:23 am
Good call lennie, I’m going 3-1 or 4-1 as I think Jens will let one in, but I hope I’m wrong.
February 20, 2008 at 10:25 am
Foe 1 season Geoff. He barely played though.
February 20, 2008 at 10:25 am
*for
February 20, 2008 at 10:26 am
i think Wenger trusts Gilberto to still do a job otherwise he would have sold him in January and if he felt that Eboue was a risk he would have got rid of him a while back as his theatrics have been going on since he arrived. just done see him throwing Walcott in there for such a big game when his confidence is so low and personally i agree. he doesnt yet look comfortable with the ball at his feet and i think possession of the ball is going to be key tonight which is why I think (unfortunately) it will be Gilberto who ironically gives the ball away more than anyone!!!
February 20, 2008 at 10:26 am
Thanks Steve I never knew that!
February 20, 2008 at 10:26 am
If they play like they have been playing in the league, we’ll do ‘em over 2 legs! Inter are a better outfit and they didnt look great last night even before Materazzi got sent off. they’re 11 points behing Inter and don’t even look capable of qualifying for next seasons CL!!
Not saying theyre shit, as they tend to do what the scousers do which is focus only on Europe.
Lehmann had a season with Milan, played 5 games!
February 20, 2008 at 10:28 am
best wishes, to mike ahead of his operation, not that he will read it today of course but i am sure we all wish the same and a speedy recovery,
February 20, 2008 at 10:30 am
Touche Chris!
February 20, 2008 at 10:30 am
Tonight’s probable teams
Lehmann
SagnaGallasTouréClichy
EbouéFlaminiFabregasHleb
Adebayor Eduardo
Kalac
Bonera Kaladze Nesta Maldini
Pirlo GattusoAmbrosini
Kaka Seedorf
Gilardo
February 20, 2008 at 10:31 am
and remember in the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king,
February 20, 2008 at 10:31 am
Yeah well said Chris! Shout out to Mike.
Feel like a DJ on a pirate station now!!
February 20, 2008 at 10:32 am
not like groverider odub, 4 years in the nick in dubai for doobie., not the best place to get done for drugs, cold have been worse a DJ with no hands,
February 20, 2008 at 10:34 am
I thought Gattuso was injured.
February 20, 2008 at 10:35 am
Chris, the guy’s an idiot in my opinion!! Apparently he had porn on him as well! Considering everyone knows how strict they are on things like that, he needs his head examined!
February 20, 2008 at 10:38 am
Gattuso and Pato have made miraculous recoveries!!!!
February 20, 2008 at 10:45 am
Who the fuck is groverider?
February 20, 2008 at 10:47 am
rather old dj from bbc, drum and bass “star” much akin to goldie
February 20, 2008 at 10:48 am
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grooverider
Just for you Steve!
February 20, 2008 at 10:49 am
Used to have a double act going with Fabio……… who looked like SImon Jordan on Steroids !!!!!!
February 20, 2008 at 10:50 am
Well fellas, its 10pm here and ive had a few red wines (aussie) so im about to hit the sack and have sweet dreams about a return to the winning list, at least 2-0 or more!
I hope the bench is pilled with suprises…maybe a RVP to come on at 75 minutes? I think Gallas will be pumped to fire the boys up! Maybe the mad german will be pumped as well? Who knows?
Hope to celebrate with you all on the blog in 11 hours time!
Up the Arse!
February 20, 2008 at 10:52 am
Cheers. Bit fucking harsh, but you know what these country’s stance is on drugs and such like. Blimey, if they banged us up over here for a doob and a bit of ‘Frankie Vaughan’ football grounds would be empty.
February 20, 2008 at 10:52 am
Evo, now that’s dedication mate!!
February 20, 2008 at 10:54 am
Evo, the mad German gets ‘”pumped up” walking his kids to school. Fucking lunatic. I’d hate to be his missus if she burns his yorkshire pud. I think it’s fair to say that he’ll be pumped up.
February 20, 2008 at 10:54 am
what he hell we are going to outrun outpace those milan oldbones
expirience my A**
February 20, 2008 at 10:55 am
AM BEING SERIOUS> I HAVE A SPARE TICKET FOR TONIGHT.
February 20, 2008 at 10:56 am
I wouldnt go anywhere near the place Steve!
My mate used to work in S/Arabia and he used to shit himself because you could get knicked if you as much as looked at someone else’s wife!
Fuck me I’d be jailed for life with all the leering I do on the tube every morning!
February 20, 2008 at 10:57 am
Good to hear that the Big Boys are back to face the Big Men from Meelan…
I expect a very juicy encounter played at a fiery pace that will leave the players from the red haf of meelan.. gasping for breath at the death. That is when Arsenal are the most dangerous. C’mon Gunners!! its time to stand up and be counted. I predict a 2-1 win.
For all those gooners present for the game, scream out loud!! I will do the necessary praying here from India.
BTW no more of this Benzema nonsense please, Go get Eto’o…..
February 20, 2008 at 10:58 am
Something tells me Odub will be a happy boy.
February 20, 2008 at 10:58 am
yeah steve, thats exactly what i was thinking, odub has probably fainted!!
February 20, 2008 at 10:59 am
Let us know the score you dreamt Evo!
The drugs was a bit dumb in an Arab state, but taking them to an airport was the dumbest thing! I think you’d get put away over here for that?
Is RVP in contention for the bench tonight? That would be a boost for everyone!
There is a lot of confidence over the web about tonight! I don’t think I could deal with being knocked out at this stage of the competition? Its so early… imagine watching the rest of the comp with other english teams!
Did you know we are not even on Sky sports 1 tonight!
What are the tv guys on? Fucking jokers!
February 20, 2008 at 10:59 am
Bud what time you at the ground?!
February 20, 2008 at 11:00 am
Who the fuck has pulled out Bud? They must be mad. Somebody offered me 350 quid for mine yesterday but there is no way I couldn’t go. Nights like tonight are what football is all about.
February 20, 2008 at 11:00 am
hahaha…the Mad German is indeed bloody mad, i remember the 2 all result against spurs in the last league winning season when we were up 2-1 with fuck all time to go and the spuds won a corner….the irish cunt keane decided to get under the mad germans skin by standing right under him and backing into his midriff. Good old Jens couldnt resist and bopped keane on the head giving them the penalty kick to make it 2-2. Gold!
February 20, 2008 at 11:01 am
tonight could be all about free kicks. Milan are masters of the set piece. FFS dont give away cheap free kicks around the box. otherwise we can keep them quiet and I reckon if Ade is on top form he can bag a couple. Eduardo loves europe too. as long as Gilberto does not play we will be fine.
February 20, 2008 at 11:02 am
Pedro - not sure if RVP is a contender for the bench, i just get that same feeling leading up to his previous return earlier in the season!
February 20, 2008 at 11:05 am
no real difference between SS1 and SS2, you have to subscribe for both channels so its a straight choice for those that have Sky. It’s when we get stuck on ITV4 every fucking time while Man u play some crappy pile of shite on ITV1 that really gets my goat.
February 20, 2008 at 11:05 am
BUUUUUUUUUUUUUDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 20, 2008 at 11:12 am
Odub…… will come back to you in a minute. The panel is conferring and a decision will announced on this site shortly.
A Le-Grove press confernce has been announced for 11.30am….. keep ‘em peeled !!!
February 20, 2008 at 11:13 am
Lads, going by the Walcott interview on Arse.com, it sounds like he’s in the squad on the bench….
February 20, 2008 at 11:18 am
Cant wait to see this match,
All the lads need to do is pass the ball so fast and get those old men tired in 20mins there we will send them rolling back to Italy.
Go on gunners. its gooner be anight to remember………….4.1 in favour of the gooooners
February 20, 2008 at 11:19 am
Odub…. the ticket would be £50 and would need to meet Me and Pedro at a bar a short walk from the ground on Blackstock road, next to the Arsenal Tavern at 6.30pm.
Would this still interest you………. metaphorically speaking of course ??!!!!!!!!!
If so, I have your email address !!!!!!!!!
February 20, 2008 at 11:19 am
Walcott is in the squad. What is funny though is ManU are on Sky from 6 and we’re on from 7.30, alway the way, cunts.
February 20, 2008 at 11:20 am
Watch it Odub, you might have to give bud a bag of sweets! Kidding, most generous bud, and in good spirit too.
February 20, 2008 at 11:22 am
Geoff, we are on Sky Sports 2 and HD2…….. Mancs game is not in High Def, so we have the better coverage. The pre match shite on SS1 will be both ARse and Mancs…….. I know this as you well know being a recent defector of the midweek group games !!!!!!!!
February 20, 2008 at 11:23 am
by the way i forgot outplay and subsequently outscore yeah right
February 20, 2008 at 11:24 am
Bud ill take the ticket! Man would i love that!
Anyway, bed for me…a few red wines down!
Pedro - im dreaming of a 2-0 win, with an Eduardo brace!
Catch you all in the morning lads!
February 20, 2008 at 11:35 am
Odub, drop me an e-mail ASAP if you want the ticket!
Face value… or payment in kind Bud reckons?
February 20, 2008 at 11:36 am
Odub…….. do I take your silence to read that you cannot make it to tonights game?
Without being a cock, I have other people offering to wash my car and clean my house for this ticket, so I need to know either way !!!!
February 20, 2008 at 11:38 am
Bud, email sent to Pedro and Geoff with my details
February 20, 2008 at 11:39 am
Sorry guys been tied up!!!!!
February 20, 2008 at 11:40 am
that was a bit like deal or no deal there for a min, well done bud proves why people keep coming back here, community,
February 20, 2008 at 11:42 am
You lucky bastards. I cannot go tonight ‘cos the flight times didn’t work out for me. However, I am planning on opening a nice bottle of chilled Sancerre and will have some bubbly on call, should we win by 2 clear goals.
Because, it just would not be right to open a decent champagne for a single goal victory…. would it?
February 20, 2008 at 11:44 am
depends raddy, on the company you share the bottle with
February 20, 2008 at 11:44 am
Geoff/Pedro, did you get my email?
February 20, 2008 at 11:47 am
Last time I let the girlfriend watch a game was the B’ham home game. Probably the most depressing game of the season so far. So, she is banned.
February 20, 2008 at 11:49 am
As to the game…. I would be surprised to ee Maldini start because they will be concerned about our pace. As such, I would only play Theo from the bench.
Should Diaby be fit, I would play him and allow Hleb a roaming role behind Edu & Ade.
February 20, 2008 at 11:53 am
Odub - You sounded very serious earlier…….. was that the office environment quenching the “whooo haaaaa” in you……….. ???????
February 20, 2008 at 11:54 am
E-grove launched today and the first transaction has taken place.
Bud is hoping that Odub was muted response was due to the office surroundings and expects he is screaming with delight on the inside!
Regards
E-grove Admin
February 20, 2008 at 11:54 am
sky say diaby is not fit, but that may have changed,
was anyone else sad to see viera last night be a shadow of his former self or happy to see him going down hill
February 20, 2008 at 12:01 pm
mate I sit in an open plan office in a snotty firm in Mayfair, no way I could get away with shouting fuck yeah in the middle of these stuffed shirts!!! They’re still not used to me walking into the office every morning with my wooly LLCoolJ hat on for fucks sake!!
Cheers for the ticket mate, will see you guys as planned, and probably be half cut by the time I get there because I’m leaving here at one to get home and get back to the emirates!!
February 20, 2008 at 12:02 pm
i’m doing fucking quadriple backflips and somersaults inside!!
February 20, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Not a bad game to get a late call up for Odub.
chris, I felt quite sad to see Vieira like that. he looked out of shape and unhappy to me.
February 20, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Am relieved I must admit………. I was thinking to myself……… wow, this is gonna be fun !!!!!!!!!
As it is a Season Ticket, you will have to go in with one of my mates (me and Pedro are club level, although from where you are sitting, Pedro will be watching, he sits literally above where those tickets are, so your singing abilities and efforts WILL be reported on if they fall short of required levels, you will be shamed forever on Le-Grove) , as as much as I trust a fellow grover……. it isn’t enough to hand it out and watch a relative stranger walk off into the night with it !!!!!
February 20, 2008 at 12:08 pm
was sad to see vieira playing like that. he must feel like retiring at the end of this season. subs appearances is all he gets these days. I wonder if he speaks good italian? I would love him to come back to us in a coaching capacity. reckon there is more chance of him than either Adams or Henry doing the same.
February 20, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Wouldnt dream of doing a runner mate! Law abiding citizen me, once you look past the 15 convictions for drug possession in the Venezuelan outback!!
February 20, 2008 at 12:10 pm
I honestly believe that Arsenal will win very comfortably tonight.I believe that the score will be 4 nil to Arsenal.Don’t be scared remain steadfast in the faith,In Wenger we trust Arsenal will sweep away Milan .The stone that the builders rejected (Arsenal) shall become the headstone.
Enjoy the match…….
February 20, 2008 at 12:13 pm
I couldnt believe the bench they had gazzap!! Vieira, Crespo, Figo, maniche and add to that Toldo, Samuel, Solari and Dacourt, it’s no wonder they havent lost domestically this season!!!
February 20, 2008 at 12:14 pm
everyone has got Arsenal fever today. I was stood on a south London train platform with my Arsenal hat on this morning and stranger came up to me just started chatting excitedly about the game. made my day that did. those things only happen when its gonna be a GOOD day. if you are reading this blog mate - enjoy the game later.
February 20, 2008 at 12:18 pm
I just went to my favourite sandwich bar and all the Italians in there were talking to me about it. 2 are Juventus fans and 1 Palermo and they all tell me they think Arsenal will win over the 2 games. I fucking hope they are right.
Odub, you’re going home first?
February 20, 2008 at 12:19 pm
I have my lucky Arsenal glove warming on the Radiator.
We haven’t lost for the 3 games I have worn them… 3 GAMES!
There is a definite buzz in the air today! I think this is such a vital game, the tipping point perhaps… will the team become a great team tonight?
Arsene has put so much on this game, so he must be confident!
Just had a team talk with Blogger Geoff, and we are both feeling confident about tonight and Geoff reckons that Gilberto HAS to have a great game otherwise he may lose his Brazil place.
Paddy looked really out of sorts last night, the worst moment for me was when he got sycthed down by torres… it was like watching an old dog on its last legs…
All eyes on the Emirates tonight, the biggest game yet!
February 20, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Okay then, was I the only one that was happy to see Viera fall from grace.
I remember the times every season when he wanted to go, I also remember when he told Henry to go.
But I also remember him at Dennis Berkamp’s testimonial, so I didn’t laugh too much.
I’m watching from a mates box tonight so I’ll be less abusive than usual but I’ll still be noisy.
I hope big raddy went to the ballet in the end, not the one at Old Trafford though!
February 20, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Steve need to drop laptop bag and work crap off, and then don battle gear! Missus is also at home sick so need to just check in on her briefly, and I’m off!!
February 20, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Announcement to Le-Grove Masses…….. If anyone fancies a pre-match beer, we will be outside a place called Small & Beautiful which is next door to the Tavern. Alchohol can be purchased from either establishment, so those that feel awkward without the spit & sawdust, the options are open !!!!
We’re not ponces, just cannot stand shit beer in Plastic Cups, so drink Peroni from S&B……….mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Peroni !!!!!!
Fuck it, i’m gonna get the train up and start drinking sooner. Pedro, whats the earliest time can you get up there???
February 20, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Bud come to my gaff if you want early!
February 20, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Well I’ll aim to get to the vicinity for around 5.30 if you guys are going to be early.
Anyway I’m off will catch up with le Grove at home before I nip out again. Later Grovers!
February 20, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Bud, how will I recognise any of you?
February 20, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Bud is about 6′8″ and has man boobs, really he does! Pedro is 6′ 1″ and slim.
February 20, 2008 at 12:37 pm
And he’ll be standing outside chain smoking! you won’t miss him.
February 20, 2008 at 12:38 pm
I am 6-3, short dark hair with a big Green Parker Style Coat !
Pedro is 6ft with blonde hair and a strange taste in clothing !!!!!!!
February 20, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Geoff, I am saddened to read of your attitude towards the great man. It was so sad to see him struggle against a second rate team. 4 years ago, Viera would have been bossing the game. I (and you, I guess) have spent many a happy hour singing to the genius of Viera.
I will never forget when he came on for his first game as sub. and showed us all the future of Arsenal, particularly after the GG years of sub-standard midfield workers. Viera gave us his best years and was the spirit of Arsenal.
And anyone who says different, can step Outside !!
February 20, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Done, i’ll be there. If any of you happen to notice a bloke with dark hair and big ears looking a little perplexed shout “Steve”.
February 20, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Sheffield Wednesday at home Raddy. We all knew we were in the presence of greatness.
February 20, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Happy days
February 20, 2008 at 1:05 pm
I was there, loving it, but about a week later he wanted to leave and didn’t stop till he left, an I sang his name for 9 years.
He was another who thought he was bigger than the team, I loved him, but at the same time…
What goes around, nothing is bigger than this club, nothing and no one.
February 20, 2008 at 1:09 pm
True Geoff. No arguments from me but I was on holiday in the summer when Viera decided not to leave the Arse (tho he left the year after) and I can tell you it made my day.
February 20, 2008 at 1:12 pm
By the way…. I am deeply envious of you boys enjoying the pre-match together. I love a bit of banter…
February 20, 2008 at 1:18 pm
get on a plane then and join us! you’re more than welcome.
February 20, 2008 at 1:23 pm
can’t….. and I am off skiing on Friday for a 10 days. A week in CPH And then going to Italy for 2 weeks . Hopefully, I will be back in London for the Liverpool home game.
Life is hard !
February 20, 2008 at 1:29 pm
enjoy mate, enjoy!
February 20, 2008 at 1:30 pm
my fucking heart bleeds for ya, raddy!!!
February 20, 2008 at 1:32 pm
thanks for the concern
February 20, 2008 at 1:34 pm
its a dirty job but someone has to do it i guess,
February 20, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Geoff/pedro you should get some snaps tonight and post them, should be worth a laugh and at worst give you some leverage on blackmailing odub, he will no doubt doing something his bird wont wanna see!!
February 20, 2008 at 1:40 pm
I’m worried about changing my pre-match ritual. But if we lose I can blame the Le-Grove posse.
What sort of time will you boys get there?
February 20, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I won’t be there as I’m in a box tonight, but the others are there around 6.30, although bud has been saying he will get there earlier, they’ll be back from the pub shortly so expect an answer then Chris and Steve.
February 20, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Steve, I don’t normally attend Champions League games due to where I work, so I am breaking pre match tradition by being there!
I’m aiming to get there for about 1830… trains schedules pending.
I’ll get a few pics on the Mobile Chris!
Anyones predictions changed?
February 20, 2008 at 1:57 pm
yeah pedro mine has changed, i am begining to think we are going to get a three goals with no reply, i cant see them scoring, confidence is very high everywhere today
February 20, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Still 2-0 for me. That Adebayor bloke will be a handful for the old guard. Give him the ball, and he will score.
February 20, 2008 at 2:01 pm
yeah steve, i just don’t think milan can handle him, he can create a goal from nothing,
February 20, 2008 at 2:02 pm
I still think we’ll get 3 or 4 but they’ll get one back.
I’ll soon be down the gym for a bit, then back, and then on the liquid goals.
So by the time I leave tonight it could be 5 or 6!
February 20, 2008 at 2:06 pm
6.30 on the nose !!!!!!
Geoff - Gonna come up with Steve as he assures me he is leaving at 4.30, so will be with us at 5 to be at the Arse for 6/6.30
February 20, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Adebayor first goal and Arsenal 2-0 25-1. I’m all over that.
February 20, 2008 at 2:29 pm
A pint…….. shortly…….. now thats what i’m all over !!!!!!!
February 20, 2008 at 2:32 pm
we dont want score too early. maybe 0-0 at half time will be fine and then one just after half time and then a late one. they cant react to that.
February 20, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Bag of chips and a Perroni frenzy. Followed by Arsenal v Meeeeeelan.
I’m getting excited now.
February 20, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Gazzap, that is picky! I’d take a goal in the first ten seconds!
Peroni and Kebab…mmmmmm!
Say your good byes to the hugely popular ‘Random rant’, because it is going to be replaced by an exciting new feature which will hopefully be more popular than the guest blog and the Random rant put together!
Friday is its launch day!
2-0 remains my prediction!
Come on your reds!!!
February 20, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Gents, back home. just read the descriptions and a bit worried I’m meeting the NBA’s allstarts!! everyone’s 6ft+ for fucks sake!
February 20, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Don’t fret Odub. I’m only about 5′10.
February 20, 2008 at 2:59 pm
So whatt time have we agreed on? I’ll prob be there for 5.30-6.00ish?
February 20, 2008 at 3:00 pm
About the same as me Odub.
February 20, 2008 at 3:05 pm
What do you like Odub? Just in case you’re first there.
How gay does this all sound?
February 20, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Tell me about it Steve!!peroni will do , normally a guinness kinda guy but I dont like my chances of being picky tonight! Fuck it anything will do!! You?
February 20, 2008 at 3:35 pm
I meant what do you LOOK like?
Won’t be easy to spot with thousands of Gooners there.
February 20, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Pedro - going by todays blog flow, I presume the new page will be a Gay Bloggers Dating Page ?!!!!!!
6/6.30 for me guys, sorry. The troups were not producing, so i’ve had to stay and get things pulled round this ‘arvo !
P.S> If any of you are freaks, I’m not admitting who I am and if you find out who I am, I’m not talking to you………. particularly hate Goth’s !!!!!!!!
February 20, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Steve, Odub is 4ft3 and will no doubt be wearing a floral dress !!!!!
February 20, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Steve thought your question was a bit odd!
Black,5ft10, red and black wooly hat, blue jeans,black and red timberland boots, grey fleece.
You?
February 20, 2008 at 3:39 pm
A tip guys, when you all get there, get a spot near the door, chances are if anyone’s sitting there, they either know us, or it is us, and being near the door is good if you smoke or have any bad habits you can do inside.
The restaurant that is!
Enjoy your night Grovers!
5 nil and a massive shock for the Milanese’s
February 20, 2008 at 3:42 pm
White, ugly 5′10 big ears and a military style grey coat, jeans and trainers.
February 20, 2008 at 3:44 pm
phhhhhheeeeeeeewwwwwwww Steve, could struggle to be seen with you after that description !!!!!!!!
February 20, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Bud I’ll have stilts on and will be ditching the dress just for tonight!! I couldnt care less what anyone is wearing as long as they dont try and kiss me when we meet!! Not saying I’m attractive or anything!!!!
February 20, 2008 at 3:49 pm
You won’t see me from up there anyway Bud.
February 20, 2008 at 3:54 pm
As a regular patron of Small and Beautiful I have often wondered the motives of the crowd hanging about outside.Now I find your reasons are to attend some kind of sporting contest and imbibe some kind of Italian beverage.Another example of the disintegration of our society and culture.
However PERONI rocks.
Seriously I do use Small and Beautiful but am not there tonight.Otherwise I would have been only to pleased to say hello to you all.
Steve are you the guy who had the ruck on A—blog the other day.If so I completely agree with you.The blog is fine but the posts give a whole new meaning to the word facile.
For most of the time its like facebook for bored housewives.
Anyway have a great night ,Peroni`s do rock and lets hope the boys give us a result.
February 20, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Changed mind about hat, will be plain black one Steve, the missus wouldnt let me out the housed with the other one on!!!
off out now so see you there chaps, Bud give me a call when you’re in the area, will be there for 5.30ish
February 20, 2008 at 4:02 pm
I’m getting seriously scared about meeting Odub now…….. My Mum always warned me about people that have problems selecting hats for football !!!!!
February 20, 2008 at 4:10 pm
I wish my biggest worry for the evening was which hat to wear.
At least we are clear now. I’m looking for a bloke in a black hat amongst the land of the giants. Should be easy. See you all there gents. i’ll be there about 5.45.
February 20, 2008 at 4:11 pm
antmanbee, i don’t argue with people. I’m a placid bloke
February 20, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Bud, now he is on his way you can’t pass up the opportunity to wind him up a bit about not having the ticket. Only briefly of course.
February 20, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Being an old hippy myself I wish peace and eternal love to everbody.Apart from Alex Ferguson and his son Mike Riley.
February 20, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Would I do such a thing to a fellow Grover……………. Yep !
February 20, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Ferguson is a proper cunt in all fairness. He reminds me of some old fucking down and out who spends all day drinking special brew and trying to fight his own shadow. He is still having pops at Arsenal despite getting no response. Soppy old soak.
February 20, 2008 at 4:21 pm
I might try to get Geoff or Pedro to delete my suggestion that you wind him up so he just thinks it’s you being a nasty fucker.
February 20, 2008 at 4:31 pm
I still think if I had a gun and two bullets and could shoot any two people in the world, I would shoot Ferguson twice, just to make sure.
February 20, 2008 at 4:32 pm
You could always pistol whip him after gazzap to be sure of it.
February 20, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I’m off to THOF. See some of you boys in S & B
Come on you Gooners.
February 20, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Guys I’m going downstairs to drink and watch sky, have a great evening 6 nil! fuck them even getting 1.
February 20, 2008 at 4:38 pm
I would have him fucked by a goat and save the bullets for Beckham. Anyway I’m going to the fridge!
February 20, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Ferguson is a bully.He comes from an era when lots of managers acted that way.However the game has moved on.Throwing a boot at one of your players(oh sorry he threw it at the wall) or that type of physical confrontation is not something most modern players will stand for.Just as Beckham did not.
Ferguson also has a problem with anything or anybody South of Birmingham.
Hoping for big games from Fab and Hleb tonight and a clean sheet.
Leaving to catch train so go on you Gunners.
February 20, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Kalac the keeper will play. so as it turns out Milan have NO injuries other than the fat Ronaldo who lets face it was never going to play even if was fit, and he’s useless. they lied about Pato, Gattuso, Kaka and Kalac. twats. stuff em Gunners!
February 20, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Right chaps, no word of a lie, just played arsenal v meeelan on pro evo 3 times and Hleb was just incredible in every game, a close control master, dribbling shooting the lot. Superb omen, trust me.
He will carve em up tonight, score one himself and tee up Edwaaardo for a brace.
Cmon you mighty Arsenal, this is OUR time to deliver!!
February 20, 2008 at 7:11 pm
jesus holy mother of god…seen the italian bird on arsenal tv now?
foooking shovell and robbo must be sitting there with rock ons!!
February 20, 2008 at 10:17 pm
was overall poor tonight!
but great team performance
1-1 over there and we are through
February 21, 2008 at 6:54 am
Well that was one of the most absorbing games i have seen in a long while, the atmosphere was electric and the excitement was massive!
I want a big write up on what it was like at the ground fellas! I can only imagine it was awesome! I wish we scored for you guys at the ground and for the rest of us as well!
Bring on another game like that at the San Siro except with us finishing them off with a couple of strikes!
February 21, 2008 at 6:56 am
Great to see Walcott back with the nice cross into the box late on, shame about the header!
Good to have Denilson on the bench, but shame about Kolo’s injury! Senderos should have been given the benefit of the doubt to start, but its always in hindsight hey?
Great defensive display!
February 21, 2008 at 8:21 am
everyone must be hungover to the max?