So it’s official, Arsenal have introduced a no drinking zone around the ground to stop nuisance drinkers doing what they do best which is, …well drinking, so I guess that means all areas leading to the ground, which in turn eliminates the road beer we all so enjoy, so no standing, no swearing, no singing and now, no drinking, oh how I love the Arsenal.
However we have added three more highly paid Americans to Ivan’s team of well paid mates, I wonder when we the fans will see any of this reflected in what we all get, my guess? Don’t hold your breath.
Nicki B’s dad says no contract extension has been signed and it was all paper talk but he says he thinks it’s all exciting so at least he wants to stay.
Transfer gossip arose around Steven Taylor of Newcastle, I like this kid, he may not be as big as Sackho, whom I also like, but he is English and has that same fight in him I see in Vermaelen, so I hope there’s some truth in that rumour, although it was great to beat Celtic, it was pointed out by the panel that no Englishmen were involved and that does hurt a bit.
Eduardo’s back for the Pompey game and I have a feeling he’ll involve Wilshere, Ramsey and Gibbs, I believe he needs to rotate his squad to keep them fit, keen and happy, so if you’re going to do it, then do it with a team you expect to beat.
I can’t see spurs staying at the top for too long so they don’t bother me but the chavs are there early and we play them soon, so we need to keep picking up maximum points, we need to get a result when we visit Manchester twice and maybe then we can start believing.
Let’s hope we sign the 2 or 3 players we need to make us the team to beat, imagine fantasy football and resilience, it’s like combining the best of Graham with the best of Wenger.
For those of you going tomorrow, don’t forget to take a carrier bag and good luck with the road beer!
Have a great day Grovers.
Le Grove is now smart phone compatible!
Pedro
Geoff
August 21, 2009 at 09:01
balls….
August 21, 2009 at 09:01
one
August 21, 2009 at 09:02
Cheeat
August 21, 2009 at 09:02
ok almost
August 21, 2009 at 09:02
arse
August 21, 2009 at 09:03
morning all
August 21, 2009 at 09:04
Anyone read the post?
August 21, 2009 at 09:04
morning y’all…
Top 10, not so bad…
drinking ban? WTF?
August 21, 2009 at 09:04
Top 6,
August 21, 2009 at 09:05
in person wise
August 21, 2009 at 09:05
I’ve said before that Steven Taylor would represent a value signing. Cheap, can’t complain at being largely a back up to our regular CB’s and is capable of improving at Arsenal and putting some good displays.
But apparently we shouldn’t buy him because he elbowed Arshavin. I’d like to think that would stop if they were on the same team, no????
August 21, 2009 at 09:05
why the carrier bag? am i going to be sick?
August 21, 2009 at 09:06
Isn’t that like the old Highbury days. A quick 5 throw downs then onto the ground. More pre game drinks could lead to more beer drunken songs
August 21, 2009 at 09:07
Taig
RVP & The Verminator have had a spat before during a game
August 21, 2009 at 09:07
No more roadies
anyway I thought it’s illegal to drink on the streets anyway so where’s the difference? People will still drink
August 21, 2009 at 09:08
Football without beer, is like beer without football.
August 21, 2009 at 09:09
So ivan has brought 3 mates in on likely £1m pa.
Watch our commercial revenue stay exactly where it is.
Arsenal is run like “big government” – lots of money being spent on nothing. A wage bill of £110m yet a team that cant win a thing.
August 21, 2009 at 09:10
Hey that’s annoying Geoff – I wonder how far around the ground the no drinking zone extends for. Unfortunately I won’t be there tomorrow – tedious wedding in Ascot to go to – but I’m looking forward to the Wigan game when I’ll be there for the Peroni’s and informed opinion(from the others) and drunken bollox(from me).
August 21, 2009 at 09:11
So no drinking en route to the Emirates. I guess the Auld Triangle & 12 Pins are getting more of my money from now on.
5 Stellas, 5 sambucas then roll to the grove.
August 21, 2009 at 09:11
Jv I think it’s because if you hold a beer in a bag then it’s not actually on the street. That’s why u see alot of homeless ppl drinking with brown paper bags. Cox it can’t be taken by the police
August 21, 2009 at 09:12
Morning all,
Do you think the drinking ban is directed at the corner shop near the arches ?? That dude in the shop makes a killing selling bottled Stella, Bud etc and he even opens it for you to drink on the street……also, he doesn;t up his price for match days and the price is fairly reasonable.
Think Arsenal may be thinking that someone is making a profit out of us like the people selling fake shirts/scarf’s etc out side their home……
Just fcuking leave them alone Arsenal !!! so what, they make a profit cause 60,000 fans walk past their business !!
August 21, 2009 at 09:13
Spot on Dan!
August 21, 2009 at 09:13
I know this because I’ve done it in Camden and the police couldn’t take my beer
August 21, 2009 at 09:13
They probably need to divert the money they spend buying the beer in on new property ventures.
The kiddies that serve the beers will be in hard hats working on site.
August 21, 2009 at 09:14
cheers Dan (i’m easily confused)
I thought for a minute the club was going to return them and collect Club card vouchers to fund a new signing
August 21, 2009 at 09:15
GG9 – Really? TV looked like he loved him after his delivery for his header against Everton! I reckon RvP told him to shut it before he got a roundhouse kick in the chops!
August 21, 2009 at 09:17
Dan…never knew that.
Great advice Geoff……..see, le grove actually helps your match day experience !!
August 21, 2009 at 09:20
Ah Dan, drinking wine out of a paper bag on the street, takes me back to that time i nicked a bottle off a sleeping tramp… happy days indeed.
August 21, 2009 at 09:21
Scroll down to find the spat
http://goonertalk.com/2009/07/25/aston-villa-wanted-me-read-thomas-vermaelens-interview-in-full/
August 21, 2009 at 09:22
what is the point of our best striker to play V’s pompey ?
i mean really ? like you said geoff , this is the time ( and there isnt many ) when you can afford to experiment with the less seasoned players ..
wenger has got it all fucked up IMO .
play song and nik b in the C.L then play dudu V’s relegation bait teams ..
Whooopppie !
why in my life do i always attract stupid people
August 21, 2009 at 09:22
gambon-our marketing is abysmal and honestly, it would be next to impossible to go anywhere but up. If there is one thing Americans know how to do its sell and buy shit. Fox has loads of experience at top, multinational firms and extensive work in important underdeveloped Asian and American markets. Bring on Fox I believe will be a brilliant move.
August 21, 2009 at 09:23
Wardo I don’t know if you can use a see through bag though. Don’t know if it’s just that it’s not on the street or that they can’t see it aswell as it not being on the street. The reason is you can buy shopping and walk home with your alchol in a bag. It’s mainly done with spirits so u can put the lid back on. It’s alot harder with an open can of beer lol
August 21, 2009 at 09:23
Morning,
Geoff, could we have the link with the new rule?
Also I don’t mind, as Dan said we can have it in a bag, like fucking Americans. But what does this mean to the corner shop outside? I always get about 5-10 cans there…
August 21, 2009 at 09:23
Anyone know how big the controlled area is going to be?
We usually have a few take-outs outside the Drayton by the South bridge and occasionally have been stopped taking them onto the South bridge.
August 21, 2009 at 09:25
The Arse.com article says that the police can confiscate unopened ones too, so I can’t see the bag trick working.
August 21, 2009 at 09:25
ethan he will rotate but not too much, he wont want to throw off the balance or our momentum. I imagine a starting line up like:
Almunia
Eboue-Gallas-Vermaelen-Gibbs
Fabregas-Song-Diaby
Bendtner-Eduardo-Arshavin
He will then use Ramsey and Wilshere and perhaps Vela or RVP if he is looking to get him going goal wise.
August 21, 2009 at 09:26
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/new-street-drinking-controls-around-stadium
August 21, 2009 at 09:26
How the cock are they gonna enforce that load of old cobblers???
I suppose they think we’ll all pay over the top money for the shite beer they sell in the stadium….
August 21, 2009 at 09:27
In fairness to the club this sounds like it wasn’t their idea. Residents were bitching to the police and the club was stick in a shit place between trying to maintain the peace with those aroudn them and the fans.
August 21, 2009 at 09:27
they drink it from a brown paper bag dan because they just bought it !!..FFS
a place needs to have a liquor license in order for you to consume there , its law that’s why pubs need a liquor license ..
and im pretty sure the road isnt one of those places , in your car isnt either as a cop some years ago pointed out to me
August 21, 2009 at 09:28
Wonderboy mine was a big bottle of becks. The police came over and I quickly put it in my plastic bag and they said u can’t drink on the streets. I said I’m not it’s in a bag, I’m not drinking it. The officer said yea but u will down the road. I said yes that is the problem with this law isn’t it, smiled and walked off. U should of seen there faces. It was a mastercard moment
August 21, 2009 at 09:28
Here’s the map.
http://www.islington.gov.uk/DownloadableDocuments/CommunityandLiving/Pdf/cdz_residents_letter.pdf
August 21, 2009 at 09:30
hahaha Dan…have to get sh1tfaced on JD then…. “no! no! officer…..it was half empty when i bought it”
August 21, 2009 at 09:31
DDM i sent u a nice he-male (email) last night, how did u find it?
August 21, 2009 at 09:33
Ethan if u walk home with your shopping in a bag. They can’t take it off you. But who’s to say u cant walk down the street and open it up. It’s the law I’m not making it up ffs! That’s why in the simpsons episode chief higgem drives past homer drinking on the street, hecstops and says u can’t drink on the street and he quickly stuffs it in his bag. Then higgem says hey where did they drink go. It’s a piss take of the law
August 21, 2009 at 09:35
Stuff like this really pisses me off.
How the fuck are Islington residents going to be any more safe just because people are just going to get rat-arsed inside a pub rather than stood outside one.
Also just because 1% get a little rowdy after drinking, 99% have to suffer. Wankers.
August 21, 2009 at 09:36
Morning all
Having only just been introduced to the ‘road beer’- thankyou Franchise – I’m not sure I could do the bottle in the bag thing…….. darn it
Those nice policemen obviously need something to do other than watch us walk to the ground.
August 21, 2009 at 09:36
Wardo that’s the beauty coz they can’t say where u consumed that half a jd. Could of been at a house party which isn’t against the law
it’s a wonderful loop hole
August 21, 2009 at 09:39
The world is moving in the wrong fucking direction, not saying it should be anarchy, but for fucks sake, supposed to be a free country, but so many fucking useless laws…
August 21, 2009 at 09:40
“Following a period of consultation Islington Council has introduced new rules to manage the nuisance caused to residents on match and events days at the Emirates Stadium”
That doesn’t sound like the club to me Geoff !!!!
August 21, 2009 at 09:41
Arsenal need to keep Islington council sweet so they can carry on winning construction projects in the area.
August 21, 2009 at 09:42
Sharkey – Islington Council don’t do anything off their own back with regards to Arsenal
August 21, 2009 at 09:43
No drinking, no swearing? looks like the Arsenal are fasting this Ramadan!
August 21, 2009 at 09:43
WHAT THE FOOK IS
August 21, 2009 at 09:43
Chozzer they can take ones that arnt open in your hand but not in a bag coz u could of bought them to go drink at home
August 21, 2009 at 09:43
Bendy. Its not Arsenals’ idea, not their action, and certainly not down to them. Unless I can no longer read English properly then the article tells me its solely down to Islington Council !!!
August 21, 2009 at 09:43
A LIQUOR LICENSE???
August 21, 2009 at 09:44
THIS IS ENGLAND FFS
August 21, 2009 at 09:44
Isnt taylor a bit of a cheat though? I thought he was good when he was younger but he seems to have degraded into a dirty player, and he wasn’t all that good the last 2 years from what I saw.
We do need someone though. Why didn’t we get bassong in the end?
August 21, 2009 at 09:45
The road beer… dead… say it ain’t so?
August 21, 2009 at 09:47
Pecahes….you’re kidding me. Its the other way round. Did you click the link…please read it for yourself.
If you’re off to a the park on match day near the Emirates, this rule still applies to you, not just Arsenal fans. Its obvious that home games are the cause of this new rule, but its also obvious that its the councils own doing!!
August 21, 2009 at 09:47
I believe the council have shot themselves in the foot… this will create a need to double your 1430 in take of beer… thus rendering usually soberish fans, off their tits just before kick off…
Sad times…
August 21, 2009 at 09:47
Why the fuck does this happen only to Arsenal? Ban on flags, ban on alcohol, ban on standing, ban on singing, they Wenger complains about the atmosphere…
Many many more away games this season for me then…
Imagine telling the Scousers that they can’t drink outside Anfield. That whole road is made up of liqueur stores.
August 21, 2009 at 09:47
IF everyones not liking the bag option then buy an apple tango bottle. Pour your beer in there. It’s the same colour so they won’t even notice
then u can put the lid back on.
August 21, 2009 at 09:48
Oh good no drinking outside the ground, that’ll mean even less atmosphere from the miserable chumps that seem to hold 80% of the season tickets at the moment. Can we not just ban them instead?
And who cares about the English players or lack there of? It’s simple, all the best English players are currently signed into lifetime contracts with Chelski, Man yoo and Leeeverrrpool, with the England B/C team being taken up with mostly Sp*rs and Villa players, who out of that list is going to sell us the quality we would need to compete in the top 4 or Europe? Not a single one of them! And do you really want to see Rio or Totally Frank in an Arsenal shirt? Drinking in the streets and rich yankie muppets raping a cash cow would be the least of our problems! So survey says…. Vive La France! Pretty sure they’ve won more world cups than us n all! And surely I don’t need to mention how badly that penalty shootout would have been against Roma with a load of cross eyed scousers on the team?… oh crap I did anyway… Carragher’s a twat!
August 21, 2009 at 09:49
Sharkey were you born devoid of humour?
August 21, 2009 at 09:50
I know its early, but I’m thinking of KFC.
August 21, 2009 at 09:50
Dan i think u r right. if u conceal ur booze in a bag u cant get it confiscated
u could also put it in a different container.
the cops have no right to stop and check what u r drinking unless u r being a nuisance or threat to the public
the cops had to get a special warrant to allow stop and search for knives.
<b<can u imagine a special warrant for knives
as long as at first sight they aint sure u r drinking alcohol then have no right to ask
August 21, 2009 at 09:51
A&N, there ain’t no shame in that…
August 21, 2009 at 09:52
The ban is probably for 2 reasons; 1 to make sure you get inside the ground to neck your last overpriced beer & 2 I’m betting Islington Council want to hike up their cleaning bill to Arsenal
August 21, 2009 at 09:52
Ethan – “wenger has got it all fucked up IMO”.
How do you figure that one out..?? Geoff writes a good post, suggests an option , and you conclude that Wengers fucked up before he’s even picked the team.?? How do you do that..??
For what its worth I agree with Geoffs idea of rotation
August 21, 2009 at 09:53
Today I’m going to have my first KFC this year, but I don’t know what to get. Any recommendations on my choice of meal?
August 21, 2009 at 09:53
The pissheads on the Holloway Road have got a problem
August 21, 2009 at 09:54
Geoff. No.
Did I miss some humour somewhere..??
The SharkeySureHumourMonitor hasn’t detected anything so far…I’ll re-scan if you’re sure its there though.
August 21, 2009 at 09:54
Dan, i like you, you’ve got all the answers.
August 21, 2009 at 09:54
I agree with rotation but certainly not yet.
This team are very fit, i would like to see the first choice XI play 10 games, get a good league start and then look at any rotation when needed.
August 21, 2009 at 09:54
Read the article: There is no Drinks ban -
“The Order does not ban outdoor drinking – it is intended that this legislation will only be enforced where there is, or is likely to be, a nuisance or disorder.”
August 21, 2009 at 09:55
A&N
Zinget Tower Meal, 6 hotwings & large Popcorn.
August 21, 2009 at 09:55
Exactly franchise. It’s like u could proberbly get away with drinking a beer at your seat in the stadium aslong as u put it in something that they can’t tell it’s beer
August 21, 2009 at 09:55
12 piece Deluxe Boneless Baquet!!!
August 21, 2009 at 09:56
Following a period of consultation Islington Council has introduced new rules to manage the nuisance caused to residents on match and events days at the Emirates Stadium when supporters drink irresponsibly in the area around the stadium. There is a small minority of visitors who cause problems to residents and it is the disruption and distress they cause that the council are tackling.
Residents tell us that dealing effectively with alcohol-related anti-social behaviour is vital if they are to feel safe in their neighbourhood. Introducing a Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) will certainly help address their concerns but will also improve the environment for everyone. The Order does not ban outdoor drinking – it is intended that this legislation will only be enforced where there is, or is likely to be, a nuisance or disorder.
If the police reasonably believe that a person within the designated area is or has been drinking alcohol, or intends to, they have the authority to ask them to stop. They may also ask people to hand over any alcohol, including any in unopened containers.
It is not an offence to drink alcohol, however failure to comply with police requirements, without reasonable excuse, will be an offence, for which there is a power of arrest. The penalty is a fine of up to £500.
The DPPO comes into force for the 2009/10 season, starting with the Emirates Cup. Signs will be prominently displayed so that people know when they are entering the controlled area.
[Friday, August 21, 2009]
August 21, 2009 at 09:56
Arse&nose… don’t muck around… the big daddy box meal… that’ll sort you out.
August 21, 2009 at 09:56
12 piece! You’re hardcore!
August 21, 2009 at 09:57
The reason we do not yet have english players is that we simply could not afford the prices of the ones that were on the market in the last 5 years:
- John Terry (yes) was on the market before Abramovich bought Chelsea
- Frank Lampard I am sure would have taken a look at us if Abramivich had not come
- Wayne Rooney was on the market but we would never have been able to afford him
- Rio Ferdinand cost a ridiculous transfer fee as well
- Owen Hargreaves same story
- Joe Cole same story
- Shaun Wright-Philips was too expensive
- Ashley Cole was on the market but we could not pay him what Chelsea paid him
- Gareth Barry
- Joleon Lescott,…
Too expensive for us all of them – that is the only reason.
Now we try to bring them through our system
August 21, 2009 at 09:58
Dont get boneless, real men eat their chicken off the bone at all times.
August 21, 2009 at 09:58
Can I just say that your POV is kinda wrong. I work at the emirates. You lot can sing all you want but lines are drawn. Singing about mobile phones, homophobic and racist chanting is not allowed. You can sing other chants as much as you want. There is also another reason why no standing. Do you remember Hillsborough? You lot like to talk about is so much. Everyone did a crowd surge and then what happened…. exactly. That is why we say no standing. The reason for no swearing is purely for the kids sake. Us stewards sometimes swear when we have to deal with fans rubbish. BTW this drink ban is for safety. When mancs, spuds etc get drunk it’s us that has to sort it out. These rules are for your safety. If you want constant fights, possible deaths and just hooliganism then go to Tottenham. But accept that rules are there for a reason not to make you miserable. Do you really love Arsenal or are you Tottenham in disguise?
August 21, 2009 at 09:59
I was considering the big daddy, but that would fill me up and not leave room for the wings and a piece.
Gambon-you got a big appetite!
boneless pieces are out, I like my meat on the bone!
August 21, 2009 at 09:59
Gareth Barry at £12m isnt expensive, neither was Joe Cole.
August 21, 2009 at 10:00
Raddy i make u correct. Holloway road is the guilty as charged
Pedro from the map http://www.islington.gov.uk/DownloadableDocuments/CommunityandLiving/Pdf/cdz_residents_letter.pdf i can see that we can drink from the S+B up to the gillepsie road – plimsoll road intersection
how about we call that distance (about 80m) – The Green Mile
we can call the junction – The GraveYard or Border Control
new words for the Glossary
August 21, 2009 at 10:00
A&N,
Actually add some original recipe to that – so lets go for;
- Zinger tower meal
- 3 Hot Wings
- Large Popcorn
- 3 pieces chicken.
August 21, 2009 at 10:01
Dan, more like 20 apple tango bottles
August 21, 2009 at 10:01
* and a couple Hot Rods
August 21, 2009 at 10:01
thanks wonderboy
a&n boneless banquet 
August 21, 2009 at 10:02
Ferdinand will still be out when we play Utd! Nice!
August 21, 2009 at 10:03
Come on people….its the Wicked Zinger Tower meal all the way!!!!
Anyone for chicken cheques!!
August 21, 2009 at 10:03
Gambon, KFC shuts at 11pm
the quantity of food you are proposing would take me 6 hours to consume!
Anyone tried these hot-rods, are they any good?
August 21, 2009 at 10:04
Hey Hey Franchise, lunchtime would be perfecto old bean, can you get your carcass over towards Cannon Street??
August 21, 2009 at 10:04
They are what God would eat A&N.
They are not quite good enough for Dennis Bergkamp though.
August 21, 2009 at 10:05
do they have Popeye’s in the UK? Way better then KFC
August 21, 2009 at 10:05
A&N, don’t eat that shit.
Get a nice brie and grape panini instead!
August 21, 2009 at 10:05
TIAG, the wicked has
zinger tower
+fries
+2 wings
+gravy
+drink
hmm, this is the closest thing to what I want.
However I am missing a piece of original recipe chicken.
August 21, 2009 at 10:05
Sharkey Arsenal must have been picking up the clean up bill from Islington Council on match days
IMO we have championed this initiative
Islington Council is just there to enforce
August 21, 2009 at 10:06
Duke as many apple tango bottles as u want
it’s only gotta see u the last stretch though
August 21, 2009 at 10:06
Boneless is the way forward, less to throw away! Ooh and don’t forget those tubs of magic gravy, i think there’s heroin in them..so damn addictive.
August 21, 2009 at 10:06
The problem with Hot Rods is they are ‘killing’ mini fillets.
August 21, 2009 at 10:07
I’ve only had a road beer once, and that was due to a miscalculation of the time left till kick off and how slow I’d been drinking at the S + B, but I was wary off letting any passing Rozzers see me swig from the bottle – if I keep to that I should be ok I reckon. I have an inside pocket in my jacket so it could rest there between swigs.
The Islington Council ruling does seem a bit petty, particualrylr as this rule won’t apply to other Premier League grounds. As someone pointed out, the bindippers have a whole street full of offies by their place and you can bet their council wouldn’t bother trying to enforce a no drinking zone.
August 21, 2009 at 10:07
lol @gambon
if ain’t good enough for Bergkamp I’m not having it.
Chozzer, I eat that poncey shit every day-this is my first KFC of the year- I want the food to be down right dirty.
August 21, 2009 at 10:07
sure DDM i would be having brown rice with lentil soup. im a hippie
August 21, 2009 at 10:07
Surely the police have powers already to deal with drunk and disorderly folk. If it’s not a drinking ban, what the fuck is it?
August 21, 2009 at 10:07
there is no ban on drinking in the street everyone, relax!
August 21, 2009 at 10:09
Is it your birthday A&N?
August 21, 2009 at 10:09
it is a bye-law allowing on-the-spot £40 fines and the confiscation of drink from drunken idiots – no questions asked. if you’re not causing trouble you won’t be affected
August 21, 2009 at 10:10
I reckon you’re right Chozzer, that’s a much better option.
How can you put such crap into your system A&N ? Actually take that back – it’s not very helpful advising people on what to eat – it only leads to rows.
August 21, 2009 at 10:10
wonderboy, boneless is not for me,I need meat on bone I think its the caveman in me.
Gambon, good point. Mini fillets should loaned out to wimpy before the competition ‘kills’ it.
August 21, 2009 at 10:11
The bottle in a bag thing is still illegal – it’s done on a nod and wink between the homeless and the po-lice.
Wouldn’t bet on it being allowed around the ground.
They should organise one of those marches from The Rocket to the ground with everyone drinking…though I won’t be taking part as…well…I can’t be asked.
August 21, 2009 at 10:11
On the drinking subject…….I find it really hard to hold my beer, especially in the winter.
I think it’s the mittens.
August 21, 2009 at 10:11
I’m pleased you have such faith in the boys in blue to implement the new zone fairly, timao.
Unfortunately I don’t.
August 21, 2009 at 10:12
I really want a kfc now!!
August 21, 2009 at 10:12
Ultimate KFC meal:
Zinger Tower Burger.
3 pieces of chicken (must be breast)
2 chicken fillets.
1 chips
1 sprite…to wash that tasty burger down.
August 21, 2009 at 10:12
Morning everyone, we all geared up for tomorrow then or what??
Chill Geoff, they’ll never stop our road beer.
Anyone S+B tomorrow?
August 21, 2009 at 10:13
morning all…
always meat off the bone… stage age style!!
dont waste stomach space on fries either or the burger buns!!
4 pieces,wings, popcorn, beans, apple pie
always a winner!
August 21, 2009 at 10:13
the road beer is still alive
August 21, 2009 at 10:14
mmmmmmmmm..that is a tasty burger!
Thigh pieces are the way to go.
Right KFC it is now, thanks for changing my lunch le-grove!
August 21, 2009 at 10:15
steve u old fudger! who let you on!?
August 21, 2009 at 10:15
Steve, did you get 3 months?
August 21, 2009 at 10:17
Rhyle how comes when the police stopped me in Camden I didn’t get my beer taken then? Because I’m not homeless
I certainly didn’t nod and wink, more of a sarcastic smile
August 21, 2009 at 10:18
Not really is it? Just saying don’t be a nuisance or you will get a fine
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/new-street-drinking -controls-around-stadium
August 21, 2009 at 10:18
how about a KFC zinger wickid tower meal
plus a mini variety meal, which gives you:
1 zinger tower burger
4 hot wings
1 piece of original recipe chicken (thigh is best)
2 chips
1 side (gravy)
1 sprite (no ice)
all for around £7.50
August 21, 2009 at 10:18
Hello chaps, no just couldn’t post. Work commitments et al.
Been reading, just not posting. Fucking hate pre-season anyway. It’s all speculation and I said from the off we wouldn’t sign anyone we were linked with. Now the real action is back mmmmmmmm.
August 21, 2009 at 10:18
How about a £1.89 Strongbow with the label ripped off?
August 21, 2009 at 10:18
Yes KFC is now on the menu for lunch. Thanks for that.
Tomorrow – 3-1. Going to be a good performance where we should have scored more but we’re all going home happy. Which is nice.
August 21, 2009 at 10:19
Rhyle – Except hot wings are a must!!! Right stop all this KFC talk now! I have had 2, yes 2 already this week and don’t want to make it 3!!!!
Without looking, I bet it was A&N who started this??
August 21, 2009 at 10:20
You’d have to ask the old bill Dan, as it’s still illegal! Probably couldn’t be asked with the paperwork…
August 21, 2009 at 10:20
guys its as close as they can get to a complete ban
regardless of the alcohol match days are a nuisance to residents
coppers would try to stop as many ppl as possible
the nuisance is the bottles IMO
how many road beers can I drink between S+B and emirates to get me drunk enough to be a nuisance to the public?
what stops me from drinking enough to get me nuisance pissed outside the zone???
it dont make sense
August 21, 2009 at 10:20
Check out V.N. 9.58, he’s a steward. If all you say about standing is true, and it’s not, why does every ad on Arsenal TV show the fans standing then? Why are they not sitting down.
And never question what team we support, that really is childish. But then you are a steward so what do I expect.
That’s the football equivalent of a traffic warden or a clamper.
August 21, 2009 at 10:21
No need to worry too much…..my council did the same thing.
The rule does not stop drinking on the street, it just gives Police the power to take your booze if you’re being a tit.
August 21, 2009 at 10:21
Tiag,yes it was me, guilty as charged (hands up)
August 21, 2009 at 10:22
bendy
your line up has 4 changes in it ..
diaby – dudu – gibbs – eboue ..
did you just say he wont change it for fear of
team unity ?
no point in playing used up has beens ..
diaby – eboue are backup .. not potential
we need to give vela – gibbs – rambo and jack a burst !
you know im right … we would beat pompey currently with our C.C team !
sound familiar
?
by wenger not mentioning vela does that mean he is better ?
August 21, 2009 at 10:22
TAIG – not a fan of hot wings – too nibbly (it’s a legitimate moan…). Give me fillets all day of the week.
Anyway…if I could…I’d go the Eric Cartman method of eating KFC. Bargain bucket, eat all of the skin, leave. Money.
Popcorn chicken is a possibility to add though…
August 21, 2009 at 10:23
i think 5-0 tomorrow. AA to come alive.
August 21, 2009 at 10:24
It never fails to fucking amaze me that the residents find football matches a ‘nuisance’.
It’s like they woke up one day and found a fucking football team on their doorstep! I mean, how long have we been there? 80 years? Nearer 90?
August 21, 2009 at 10:25
Just by the by…it’s Friday where are the funnies?
August 21, 2009 at 10:26
In that case then rhyle the police could take the beer off of you that you’ve bought to take home? Because aslong as the lid is on they have no way of proving what you’re doing with the beer
August 21, 2009 at 10:26
Rhyle – ha ha, or as Joey (from friends would say) “Now, I’m only eating the skin so the chicken is still up for grabs”!!
August 21, 2009 at 10:28
who wants to drink in the street anyway? how uncouth. Next thing you’ll be swearing and shouting
August 21, 2009 at 10:28
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August 21, 2009 at 10:28
Rhyle, I know some American fast food outlets specialise in skins- yup just the skin of gorgeous fried chicken.
http://10.media.tumblr.com/i2dw5nf19jrr9×2wlahtQ4jLo1_500.jpg
August 21, 2009 at 10:28
The last game I managed to go and see at the Emirates was when we beat the perma-tan cunt Brown’s team in the cup. I kid you not a steward told 2 lads to sit down…..they funny thing being that they were in the very last row at the back with only a wall behind them! unbelievable!! I think I commented about it on here the very next day!
August 21, 2009 at 10:29
Dan – hands up mate, I’m neither a lawyer or a policeman! All I know is that it is illegal to drink in the street, unless it’s in front of a licensed bar.
August 21, 2009 at 10:29
Fuck off V.N. It’s you pricks in your fucking dayglo jackets that cause most of the aggro anyway with your draconian laws and self-ritchous bullshit. Loads of frustrated wanabe traffic wardens. It’s the police that sort it out not you ffs. All you muppetts do is point people out to the old bill for doing fuck all.
August 21, 2009 at 10:30
Geoff 10.20 – spot on sir !!
V.N. – hillsborough happened purely because of a crowd surge caused by standing fans ??? That was the only factor ?? What are u on ?? If everything is so simple in the world of stewarding, then no wonder we are stewarded by such simpletons !!
August 21, 2009 at 10:30
A young man moved into a new apartment of his own and went to the lobby to put his name on his mailbox.
While there, an attractive young lady came out of the apartment next to the mailboxes, wearing a robe.
The boy smiled at the young woman and she started a conversation with him.
As they talked, her robe slipped open, and it was obvious that she had nothing else on. The poor kid broke into a sweat trying to
maintain eye contact After a few minutes, she placed her hand on his arm and said,
‘Let’s go to my apartment,… I hear someone coming.’
He followed her into her apartment; she closed the door and leaned against it, allowing her robe to fall off completely.
Now nude, she purred at him, ‘What would you say is my best feature?’
Flustered and embarrassed, he finally squeaked, ‘It’s got to be your ears.’
Astounded, and a little hurt she asked, ‘My ears? Look at these breasts; they are full and 100% natural. I work out every day and my butt is firm and solid. Look at my skin – no blemishes anywhere. How can you think that the best part of my body is my ears?’
Clearing his throat, he stammered …. ‘Outside, when you said you heard someone coming…. that was me.’
August 21, 2009 at 10:31
DDM 12:30 cannon street?
August 21, 2009 at 10:31
not as bad as it originally sounded:
“…Introducing a Controlled Drinking Zone (CDZ) wouldn’t mean that drinking on the street is banned; however it would mean that the police can take action where drinkers are causing a nuisance…”
August 21, 2009 at 10:32
I miss read the post. So its no drinking around the ground or on the way, but you can drink in the stadium. If its anything like down here, the beer is all mid strength in the grounds so it wouldn’t get a gecko pissed. Time to buy a pub close to The Emirates Geoff/Pedro.
August 21, 2009 at 10:32
Fuckin’ hell V.N (9.58) even types like a steward.
August 21, 2009 at 10:33
A&N – That is possibly the greatest thing ever. I’m applying for a live-in visa to stay in the states as we speak.
V.N – I’ve got to agree with Steve. Hillsborough was caused by the police allowing too many people into the ground, not by the fans themselves.
SOME of your steward mates seem to think a dayglo jacket gives them the right to act like a prick. Me and a load of peeps around me got told to stop shouting last year. Unbelievable. What did he want us to do, sit and clap politely like the non-fans in the boxes?
I am loving the thought that le-grove is some sinister spurs plot to undermine the Arsenal support though – A Tottenham Black-Ops website. Brilliant.
August 21, 2009 at 10:35
yum yum chicken skin
August 21, 2009 at 10:35
A&N – Oh my god! That is a heart attack on a plate if ever I saw one!! I’d try it though!
August 21, 2009 at 10:36
morninggg y’alll
August 21, 2009 at 10:36
Morning all.
Three questions open to debate.
1)Does anyone think Rosicky will ever have a sustained run in the team,or is he done for ?
2)What is the opinion on Senderos.He was left out of the squad for both opening games,and no one appears to want to buy him.
3)Is Walcott really injured ?
Will Vela make the first team regularly this season,remember he has only once started a PL match,is currently injured and will have to go to international duty in the autumn/winter. ?
August 21, 2009 at 10:37
Rhyle – “A Tottenham Black-Ops website. Brilliant.”
Well that’s a year wasted. Right I’m off then!
August 21, 2009 at 10:37
We are only allowed to stand up, sing and create an atmosphere when Arsene says there’s no atmosphere, so when the great one deems we can break the law, we can.
Hypocritical or what!
August 21, 2009 at 10:38
“Behind every successful man is a woman”.
Serves them right for running in the same race then.
August 21, 2009 at 10:39
V.N, so mancs and spuds aren’t going to get drunk now cos of this zone? You’re talking out of your arse mate.
August 21, 2009 at 10:40
Kelsey – I would have canned Rosicky over a year ago and have always stated my opinion that he is a waster of our resources.
Senderos doesn’t appear to have a future with us. My theory being that Wenger believes he is an accident waiting to happen and is not capable of handling the pressure.
I think Wenger is waiting to let Theo off the leash when he is completely 100% fit and rested. Against Utd might be the right time??
August 21, 2009 at 10:40
@ kelsey
1. only God knows
2. there are offers for senderos but wengers valuation is unrealistic (something he complains about a lot)
3. I think so
August 21, 2009 at 10:40
Watching Reno 911: Miami. Just scene the alligator in a pool scene, now know why my mates love this film.
August 21, 2009 at 10:40
So VN accept whatever is thrown at us, and if we object or god forbid show a differing opinion and we should support the Spudz then, what utter shite you spout.
Just like the cunts who ‘run’ this country, go along with them whatever they dictate, show dissent or an objection and you must be r@cist……
August 21, 2009 at 10:40
Our resident steward at Highbury was a smashing bloke. Real top dollar. All these wankers that steward the Emirates are bullied kids trying to get their own back on the nasty boys who never picked them in the school team.
August 21, 2009 at 10:41
This drinks ban scenario could be worse, they could have made it law that only English beer was to be allowed to be drunk within a 1 mile radius
August 21, 2009 at 10:41
You alright dennis you old mungler?
August 21, 2009 at 10:42
Think I’m going to get Irish pissed before the game tomorrow and start pissing in peoples gardens on the way to the ground.
Not like everyone else isn’t going to be doing it.
August 21, 2009 at 10:43
the islington council has placed the ban, not Arsenal and it will only come into affect if you hassle residents.
August 21, 2009 at 10:43
gg9, and I would take a London Pride with pride!
August 21, 2009 at 10:44
to be fair its not just the stewards fault, me and my mate had a couple of comp tickets from bob arber last year right behind the bench and when we stood up for the first goal chance (think arshavin scored) all i could hear was 2 bob fans telling us to sit down, even complaining after that we were ’selfish bastards’ for standing up to try and get a better view!!
then the cunt sat behind us but in front of these 2/3 pricks even complained to the steward that we stood up!!
fucking unbelievable, these cunts were a fucking embarrassment to the club season ticket holders or not
August 21, 2009 at 10:44
This ban crap. If it’s only for trouble makers drinking then isn’t that what the police have the force to do anyway? Without a drinking zone. It’s like say these hooligan trouble makers can cause all the trouble they want outside the no drinking zone and the police can’t do anything? Bollocks
August 21, 2009 at 10:44
Aha! There is only ONE food of choice while partaking of the sacred Peroni, and that is Itchy Pigs, aka Pork Scratchings……..all hail the deep fried hog rind, the healthy option
August 21, 2009 at 10:45
Duke
is it warm
August 21, 2009 at 10:45
Arsenal Tom – if that was the disable section then you were ’selfish bastards’
August 21, 2009 at 10:46
Reno 911: Miami. It’s 10.46 in the morning and there is a great pair of Swedish bewbs on my TV screen. I love Fridays.
August 21, 2009 at 10:47
guys re the ban i repost an earlier comment i made
Franchise Says:
August 21, 2009 at 10:20
guys its as close as they can get to a complete ban
regardless of the alcohol match days are a nuisance to residents
coppers would try to stop as many ppl as possible
the nuisance is the bottles IMO
how many road beers can I drink between S+B and emirates to get me drunk enough to be a nuisance to the public?
what stops me from drinking enough to get me nuisance pissed outside the zone???
it dont make sense
what they are trying to insinuate is that it is alright to be a nuisance as look as u dont drink on the streets
August 21, 2009 at 10:47
Franchis – 12.30 Cannon Street it is, will you be wearing something to help you stand out inthe crowd?? Maybe a pair of Cuban Heels
August 21, 2009 at 10:48
Franchise – perception is reality. If you’re not seen to be drinking then you’re obviously not pissed.
August 21, 2009 at 10:50
Kelsey –
1) No
2) Coz he’s fucking rubbish.
3) No
August 21, 2009 at 10:51
gg9, half an hour in a freezer and then in the fridge for 2
August 21, 2009 at 10:51
Twunting twuntheaded twunts!
WTF
I love a road beer same as the next man, all the club want to do is get people in the ground earlier so that they have to buy from the club!
I for one will not be buying anything from inside Arsenal ever again (except for the tickets).
Gazidis I hope you are reading, you did well allowing us to have the flags back but let the fans be the fans!
The pompey game is the first to go on General Sale since I can remember and I am 32, if that isn’t a warning to you than I do not know what is… …your corporates are leaving in droves, with more to follow when their 4 year advance purchases are up next summer.
BE WARNED!
Hip Flask in hand
August 21, 2009 at 10:51
Dan u are a smart ass (like me)
the press release translates
1. u can drink outside the zone and be a nuisance just around the immediate surroundings with no consequences
or/and
2. u can be a nuisance in the zone as long as u dont have a beer in ur hand
IMO this is a plot to stop ppl littering the immediate surroundings of emirates with bottles and arsenal picking up the yearly cost
that is how close they could get to a complete ban
how many beers can one drink in a 10min walk from holloway or balckstock road to the stadium?
August 21, 2009 at 10:52
Caster Semenya: ‘Taking the heat off Lady Gaga since 2009′
August 21, 2009 at 10:53
rhyle lol…
they wernt far off mate!! still pisses me off to this day and i wish i wasnt on a comp ticket or i could have said allot more!!!
August 21, 2009 at 10:54
Steve you old Munta! Not bad fella, been shat on work wise, but apart from that mustn’y grumble, yourself??
I’m meeting Franchise at Cannon St. at 12.30, interested??
August 21, 2009 at 10:55
Reno 911: Miami. More laughs in the first half hour than I’ve had in a long time.
August 21, 2009 at 10:56
Franchise I can drink three bottles or two tall boys… …unless I am already far gone then just a solitary brew
August 21, 2009 at 10:57
Rhyle, good film that, but watch season 6 of the show, it’s crazy funny
August 21, 2009 at 10:57
steve wasuuuuuuuuuuuup
im at the S+B tomorrow. u would have to be at ur best behaviour cos i dont want to have to babysit u as we head into the ground
fuck we both fucked cos im black
ill take my yellow
August 21, 2009 at 10:57
arshavin is gonna kill portsmouth. is the match televised ?
August 21, 2009 at 10:58
The thing is Ivan will conveniently use the recession as an excuse when the turnover falls in the next few years, when in reality its nothing to do with recession.
Fans have realised they are being mugged off with the constant “judge me in may, next year, in 2 years”
You can only fool people for so long.
August 21, 2009 at 10:58
ill be stopped for manly kidnap
August 21, 2009 at 11:00
yeah but you could always pretend to be Djourou
August 21, 2009 at 11:01
Exactly francise, great smart arses think alike
August 21, 2009 at 11:01
Franchise, you can’t accuse yourself of being black, that racist!
August 21, 2009 at 11:02
I didn’t find Reno 911 all that to be honest…
August 21, 2009 at 11:03
no Steven Taylor coming to Arsenal, I am being told that he has just signed for Everton for 4 mill. plus add-ons. That means Senderos is staying ? SHIT
Come on lets get Hangeland
August 21, 2009 at 11:06
Franchise is definitely the biggest racist i’ve ever met……….ha ha ha!!
August 21, 2009 at 11:06
If you pretend you’re JD then you’ll get arrested for that jewel robbery
August 21, 2009 at 11:06
i know Geoff black is such a sensitive word these days
August 21, 2009 at 11:09
Camilla bought a new pair of shoes for her wedding which got increasingly tighter & tighter as the day went on.
That night after the festivities were finally over, she & Charles had retired back to their room.
Camilla flopped on the bed and said ‘Please remove my shoes darling, ones feet are killing one.’
Ever obedient, the Prince of Wales attacked her right shoe with vigour……But it would not budge.
‘Harder’ yelled Camilla, ‘Harder’
Charles yelled back, ‘I’m trying darling! But it’s just so bloody tight!’
‘Come on give it all you’ve got ‘ she cried.
Finally when it released, Charles let out a big groan, and Camilla exclaimed ‘There! Oh God, that feels so good.’
In their bedroom next door The Queen turned to Prince Phillip and said ‘See I told you she was still a virgin with a face like that!’
Meanwhile back in the other bedroom Charles was attempting to remove the other shoe when he cried out ‘Oh god, darling this ones even tighter’
At which point Prince Phillip turned and said to the Queen ‘That’s my boy, Once a Navy man, always a navy man!!’
August 21, 2009 at 11:09
Franchise, I think I is black too man. I went to a wedding last weekend and after 5 pints of Stella and a couple of bottles of red I was dancing fucking superbly. Well, I thought I was dancing superbly. See you there tomorrow mate, it’s felt like fucking ages since a proper home game.
August 21, 2009 at 11:09
1 Hotrod vs 2 hot wings
Which would you chose?
August 21, 2009 at 11:10
Next on the agenda: Trailer Park Boys.
August 21, 2009 at 11:10
V.N. – what a health & safety obsessed twat…
fucking hell, grow a pair or get a life – we pay you for standing there, doing fuck all and making our life miserable…
I went to the Rangers game and asked the dayglo jacket wearing idiot how to get to my block (obviously I was told to use the turnstile on the opposite end) and I was directed just to crash against the wall dividing home & away corridor on the upper tier – I know it was a one off, but still…
August 21, 2009 at 11:11
A&N – 1 Hotrod. Though I hate the name. You can’t say ‘I want a hotrod’ without sounding…well, y’know…
August 21, 2009 at 11:11
i got a feeling we are only in for Taylor to try and make Everton Buy Senderos insted. as Everton know they cant compete with us.
August 21, 2009 at 11:14
steve is that really you where ya been buddy?? thought you had dropped us out or something
August 21, 2009 at 11:14
Franchise at 10.20
how many road beers can I drink between S+B and emirates to get me drunk enough to be a nuisance to the public?
You’ve got hollow legs
August 21, 2009 at 11:14
why cant everton buy two, there short at the back even buying taylor
August 21, 2009 at 11:15
DDM – “‘See I told you she was still a virgin with a face like that!’”
Top top quality that !!
August 21, 2009 at 11:16
Hey raif – have you dusted off the jacket
August 21, 2009 at 11:17
Were proberbly not in for Taylor. We’re proberbly being used by newcastle to get a better price from everton
August 21, 2009 at 11:17
Dennis it went into moderation but it’s out know, sorry mate, it’s on auto!
August 21, 2009 at 11:17
haha DDM, quality joke, that.
August 21, 2009 at 11:18
Hiya Nick, just been busy mate. I replied to your e-mail last week.
August 21, 2009 at 11:20
DDM Farking Hilarious
August 21, 2009 at 11:20
im off u guys are too racist for me
DDM annon street 12:30?
any nail technicians in the area i need to have a pedicure and a manicure
i have to look my best for tomorrow
August 21, 2009 at 11:21
im off u guys are too raycist for me
DDM annon street 12:30?
any nail technicians in the area i need to have a pedicure and a manicure
i have to look my best for tomorrow
August 21, 2009 at 11:21
No worries Geoff, eveyone needs a bit o’ moderation from time to time….
August 21, 2009 at 11:24
Yep, 12.30 at Cannon Street it is Franchise, i’ll be the one smelling of haddock and selling the Big Issue!!
August 21, 2009 at 11:25
Bang!
August 21, 2009 at 11:25
Mornin All..
Thx for the post Geoff….have a smashing Weekend All Grovers and Gooners alike….and tomorrow Arshavin will start his campaign….mark my words…
tom
August 21, 2009 at 11:26
Morning guys.Will beers be banned in the stadium as well? Positive news abt the 3 executive appointments. We’r moving in the right direction it seems….
August 21, 2009 at 11:26
hey hey peachesgooner…
i have indeed.. but i got a feeling the weather moight be to hot for a jacket so i dont know if i should wear it or not.
August 21, 2009 at 11:26
DDM quality
August 21, 2009 at 11:27
In the Onion Bag again, a righteous Hattus Trickus!
August 21, 2009 at 11:29
gr8 joke! The climax was brilliant
August 21, 2009 at 11:29
also peaches.. i got a feeling the more i wear it the more chance Geoff will Nick it off me..
i can see it in his eyes..
August 21, 2009 at 11:29
DDM
Steve missed the reply but good to read ya again
August 21, 2009 at 11:30
http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3107261/The-stupid-things-people-say-about-Arsenal.html
August 21, 2009 at 11:33
All them new toilets at the Emirates and no one using them.?
August 21, 2009 at 11:34
Raif it has my name on it mate! You know it.
August 21, 2009 at 11:37
HAHA.. im glad you dont know were i live. im worried ill wake up one morning and it wil be gone
August 21, 2009 at 11:38
ho hummmm…. …no S&B tommorow as I have to work until 2pm.
This will be the first attempt at watching a match sober for some time!
August 21, 2009 at 11:40
Raiif who says I don’t know where you live!
Gunner8, I’m glad you’re on, you gave birth to the term Road Beer!
You were the inspiration for todays post!
August 21, 2009 at 11:41
thats true Geoff.. good thing ill be moving in a few weeks.
August 21, 2009 at 11:42
Hey Geoff
August 21, 2009 at 11:42
sign 2-3 players
sign 2-3 players
sign 2-3 players
sign 2-3 players
sign 2-3 players
sign 2-3 players
yep… we agree… but it ain’t going to happen… so let’s be positive, believe in the team and talk about something else.
Rich… working too fooking hard for a fooking Friday god damn it!!!!
August 21, 2009 at 11:43
p.s. no beer…….
time to break out the hip flasks gentlemen ; ) haha
August 21, 2009 at 11:44
I suggest we move our ‘road beers’ on mass – Gunner8 on one side and Franchise on the other – no-one’ll mess with us
August 21, 2009 at 11:48
I’d like to see the local plod trying to curtail the mass quaffing outside the Che on a sunny afternoon, filthy munglers
August 21, 2009 at 11:50
Dirthole Minge!
August 21, 2009 at 11:50
Hi Peaches, I think all Arsenal seem to do if ruin our matchday experience, I think they want us in the ground where they can control us, what we do, what we buy and when we buy it.
August 21, 2009 at 11:51
Blog Tourettes
August 21, 2009 at 11:54
Sorry Peaches, didn’t see you there
August 21, 2009 at 11:55
well…a road beer sounds great …be careful noo.*rest stop*
…hehe..could be deadly 
tom
August 21, 2009 at 11:55
Whooooooosh!
August 21, 2009 at 11:57
panchod
August 21, 2009 at 11:58
Do we all agree (hope) that with the departure of TT, it will signal thend end of the dreadful 451 formation, particularly at home??
August 21, 2009 at 11:58
Geoff – That’ll never work – we’re bigger than the club I’m not falling for all that controlling nonsense –
I am not a number, I am a free woman
August 21, 2009 at 12:00
Choy – I prefer bhenchod as the offensive punjabi word of choice…
August 21, 2009 at 12:00
Gazidas was the first of many faceless control freaks to arrive at Arsenal.
I am in marketing, I can see what they need, it’s not 3 new expensive faces I can tell you!
August 21, 2009 at 12:00
ddm – I reckon we’re gonna see this lovely 4-3-3 that hes already used a couple of times……
August 21, 2009 at 12:02
heheh rhyle!!
August 21, 2009 at 12:03
hmmm…what do I think of MoW? hmmmmm.
hmmmmm….
hmmmmm….
er…
hmmmmm…
you’re a twat.
August 21, 2009 at 12:03
Gandu
August 21, 2009 at 12:03
cracked arse
August 21, 2009 at 12:03
I like the 4-3-3…
our players seem to have some sort of hunger, urgency.. its looking great!
August 21, 2009 at 12:03
August 21, 2009 at 12:04
Peaches – A free women eh, how about free ‘n’ easy
August 21, 2009 at 12:05
I’ll get my coat, and my yellow card
August 21, 2009 at 12:05
Well back to work…have a good one Peaches,Geoff,Dennisdamenace,Choy,Rhyle,Rich,Raif,Gunner8,Gunnerthestunner,KM,Nick,and All Grovers and Gunners alike….i could give predictons for tomorrow…but its so over the top….u wouldnt be able to stop laughing…
to me well just another Weekend in Arsenal Paradize….
tom
August 21, 2009 at 12:05
Hi Geoff,
I got a text from my mate and cyber stalker Breton Man letting me know about it.
I am hurt as I feel that I am being targeted unfairly.
I will for sure have my hip flask with me in future
August 21, 2009 at 12:06
see ya tomstoned
August 21, 2009 at 12:07
I want to know tomstoned’s prediction. Come on Tom…give us that laugh!
August 21, 2009 at 12:08
Machod
August 21, 2009 at 12:09
see ya tom
August 21, 2009 at 12:09
Chitterchort
August 21, 2009 at 12:10
Booyakasha Tom!
August 21, 2009 at 12:11
As a non-drinker,muslim and as a family man I actually think this drinking ban is gr8. I live on a main road and theres a pub nearby & a convenience store which is open late (and sells alcohol) and at night there is so much drunken behaviour that it keeps u awake at night. Another problem is the litter thrown by drinkers (beer cans & bottles)its especially bad on w/end nights.I guess thats why people living near the Emirates stadium have complained to the council and i commend them for doing so.
August 21, 2009 at 12:12
Right, i’m off to drink beer with a scary cockroach in cuban heels
August 21, 2009 at 12:13
KM – all valid points for yourself mate, but those people living by the Grove can’t honestly be surprised by football fans drinking?
It’s not like they woke up one morning and Arsenal just appeared outside – they knew this would happen when they moved there.
August 21, 2009 at 12:13
now they have nice clean toilets at the emirates its less of a problem. Back when we were at highbury I remember having to piss in peoples front gardens before games.
August 21, 2009 at 12:16
They havn’t introduced a drinking ban, why are people always desperate to make things out to be worse than they really are?!
August 21, 2009 at 12:17
we’re dooooooooooooooooooommmmmmed
August 21, 2009 at 12:19
Arsene has domesticated the lot of you!!
No one’s speculating about what will happen on deadline day….at this rate, Arsene won’t buy anyone and everyone will still be happy!
August 21, 2009 at 12:19
Lawrensons picking us to win 2-0.
August 21, 2009 at 12:19
I really don’t get it – do people just read a headline, and interpret it in the worst possible way without actually reading the article under it, so that they can moan and complain?!
August 21, 2009 at 12:20
PDT – wouldn’t call us domesticated, more tired of being let down in the transfer market.
August 21, 2009 at 12:20
Rhyle, at least 4-0 to the good guys! Maybe 5 or 6, if we play the kids.
August 21, 2009 at 12:21
KM I am Church of England, I drink because I like it, not because some nutter I never met told me I couldn’t.
The ground has been there since 1913, the residents haven’t, we have been doing what we do for ever, if they don’t like it, they can fuck off.
If they don’t like what we do every other week in the season, they should have bought a house somewhere else, like near a mosque, I expect nothing goes on there that is anti social eh!
August 21, 2009 at 12:21
WE ARE NOT BADLY OFF…..OTHER TOP CONTENDERS HAVE BIG ISSUES…
I HOPE WENGER BUYS A DEFENSIVE PLAYER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE…HAS TAYLOR BEEN SNAPPED BY EVERTON FOR 4 MILLION POUNDS AS REPORTS CLAIM……………
PATRICE EVRA has been given a licence to attack following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Manchester United left-back’s main focus was on defending when Ronaldo was making things happen for the Premier League champions.
But with the Portuguese ace now plying his trade at Real Madrid, Evra has been told to get forward whenever possible.
The 28-year-old said: “When you had Ronaldo in front of you, sometimes it was just tempting to give him the ball because you knew he could make something happen.
“We would overlap at times but usually he could manage on his own.
“This season, I have been getting forward a little more.
“We always like to play with attacking defenders but now we will see more of the full-backs in the final third.”
August 21, 2009 at 12:21
KM – no offence mate but thats why houses are cheaper on main roads.
I’ll also bet you’re glad of the convenience store when you run short of milk.
And to Echo Rhyle’s valid point, were both the store and pub there when you moved in..??
August 21, 2009 at 12:22
Sticking with my 3-1 prediction.
Right…I’m off…have fun Grovers…enjoy the game tomorrow and remember…
NO ROAD BEERS.
August 21, 2009 at 12:22
rhyle thats v.childish of u mate calling MoW a twat for putting his point across. U should get a warning for that
August 21, 2009 at 12:22
Rhyle, I think the good results have disguised the fact that our weaknesses still remain. When we went on the unbeaten run last season, all the unhappiness disappeared till it returned at the end of the season.
It’s cyclical.
August 21, 2009 at 12:22
teri maa di pudi vich lath
August 21, 2009 at 12:23
Geoff, that fucking microphone praying they do is a nightmare…
August 21, 2009 at 12:24
Can I suggest that this is put into some perspective – the Emirates stadium is not far from Highbury where there has been a football stadium since 1913. A couple of weekends a month are disrupted by match days and on those days there are crowds and rubbish. Its not an on-going daily problem for the residents around the Arsenal/Finsbury Pk area.
I walk to and fro the match from Finsbury park and the rubbish is generally stacked around a bin for ease of removal. For anyone who hasn’t visited the ground on match days we don’t wallow in a sea of empty beer cans/bottles and other rubbish. Obviously some supporters are not too careful where they leave their rubbish but generally I would think the clean-up doesn’t take too long and I’m certain Arsenal pay a huge premium to Isington Council for this to be done.
August 21, 2009 at 12:26
Sorry, Geoff had already said most of that
August 21, 2009 at 12:26
I love being how being a family man and not drinking have to be associated…
August 21, 2009 at 12:26
The only people the new drinking controls will affect are the cocks who cause trouble, so I support them 100%!!
If people are causing trouble or engaging in anti-social behaviour then they can have their booze confiscated….
The only people who could really complain about that are those absolutely desperate to bitch and whine, or those who cause trouble!
August 21, 2009 at 12:26
I cannot imagine that getting a few beers can really be so difficult for Arsenal supporters.
August 21, 2009 at 12:27
A, the police have powers to stop troublemakers drinking on the street already, so why introduce this zone bollocks.
Personally I don’t trust them to implement it in a reasonable fashion. That’s why it’s so annoying.
August 21, 2009 at 12:27
KM I just kicked him off, what does that make me, he sounds like a bit of a prick who like to come on blogs and bitch, he can bitch somewhere else now.
Too right Pedro, but that culture for you, so is going to a game and having a few beers.
That’s why god invented beer.
August 21, 2009 at 12:28
BTW, the Fosters they serve at the Emirates is just water…
August 21, 2009 at 12:28
A… I like causing trouble, so back off…
August 21, 2009 at 12:29
Geoff, I thought you invented beer?
August 21, 2009 at 12:29
I can’t remember the last time I saw troublemakers at Arsenal, not our own anyway.
August 21, 2009 at 12:29
Pedro, I invented a quick way of drinking it!
August 21, 2009 at 12:30
Prob a good time for me to go to lunch …the way the comments are going.
Its a global blog this lads, but to be fair KM, you really didn’t need to bring your religion or your aversion to alcohol into this. It was unnecesary for the point you made.
You don’t like people making a fuss outside your house each night….do you know anyone of ANY RELIGION who does…??
August 21, 2009 at 12:30
Sharkey, do deaf people have a religion of choice?
August 21, 2009 at 12:30
chozzer we’ll have to see. All it’s done is given the police the power to confiscate booze off people who were causing trouble, most people won’t be affected, and I certainly still expect to have my road beer without any problems whatsoever.
Pedro where is the le grove pub as such
August 21, 2009 at 12:31
Geoff – did you invent beer
August 21, 2009 at 12:31
It’s on the blackstock road next to the Arsenal tavern.
Bring you cider and pocket full of change… we’ll have a right crack on the way up
August 21, 2009 at 12:31
Geoff neither can I – but obviously there have been, which is why there have been complaints, and drinking controls brought in specifically for any troublemakers. If there aren’t any tomorrow then the police will have a very boring day!
August 21, 2009 at 12:33
A… my grandma is the type of person who writes in those complaints… she’ll write a complaint in if she sees an empty beer can outside a shop… the council actually dignify her letters with a serious response.
If you get ten of those letters… the council have to act.
So I wouldn’t be surprised if the incidents in question are incredibly minor… because I’ve never seen trouble on the way to Arsenal…
August 21, 2009 at 12:33
A, 12:31 – I can understand Geoff not having seen any trouble makers (no mirrors at the emirates, etc. etc.), but surely you’ve seen Geoff?
August 21, 2009 at 12:34
Going back to the football I don’t like Taylor at all – and that was before he forearmed Arshavin.
He’s learnt a bit too much from Titus Bramble for my liking I’ve mainly seen highlights but he was at fault for loads of goals last year and I’ve got him down as an accident waiting to happen imo.
That doesn’t mean we don’t need some defenders though.
August 21, 2009 at 12:34
Guys i wish i had more time to respond to ur comments but i’m in work & blogging frm my mobile so it doesn’t help. GEOFF – lets face facts if the council has acted upon this beer ban thats is the end of it.nothing u can do abt it. U can moan for a few days and it’l fade away like most minor issues in life.The council acted because the residents were fed up.simple as!power to the people matey.people were sick of drunken behaviour and it caused a nuisance.You have to respect their wishes. Sharkeysure – no offence taken – but just to let u my house is valued at £1m and my neighbours are the MP for newport east and the Mayor of Newport. I’v gotto go for my friday prayers so until then take it easy all
August 21, 2009 at 12:35
Sharkey good point mate, Peaches, oh, okay!
A I see the hippy type bird riding her bike right through the middle of the crowd and bitching, like she owns the fucking road, I’ve been walking those roads for 40 years, she has no right to complain, don’t ride your bike on matchdays.
We hate football, boring.
August 21, 2009 at 12:36
lets not go where I think we are going to go with respect to the comments in the last 15 minutes or so.
religion, caste and creed are best left unaddressed. This is an arsenal site
August 21, 2009 at 12:36
KM, a million pound house in Newport? You must have bought the whole Town
August 21, 2009 at 12:37
Right, I’m shooting! Catch you later!
August 21, 2009 at 12:38
KM good luck mate, but if people want to live where no one drinks, the should go to Sudan, no one drinks there, well they do behind closed doors just like they do in all the hotels in Dubai of course.
But that’s a different story.
August 21, 2009 at 12:38
KM in newport think thats the road mate not your house
August 21, 2009 at 12:39
pedro
August 21, 2009 at 12:39
This is the most boring season since the interweb was invented!
No good arguments, just have to wait for the football!
August 21, 2009 at 12:39
Yeah Pedro (and others) obviously complaints are made by residents that are ridiculous, but the way the club talks about a small number causing problems indicates that obviously there’s been something to make them think about the situation. Either that or the controls are simply to appease residents, and will have absolutely no impact on anyone!
Either way it really doesn’t matter to us normal, law-abiding folk!
August 21, 2009 at 12:39
I’ve never seen any trouble either – we’re a lovely lot of supporters and either ecstatic after a game or too busy bitching about poor team selction/dreadful substitutions to be fighting
As Pedro says this is probably more about rubbish than alcohol but alcohol is an easy target.
August 21, 2009 at 12:40
fuck off pdt its the best O.K……Hows that
August 21, 2009 at 12:40
Rohan this post was written tongue in cheek.
August 21, 2009 at 12:48
KM 12:11
I understand your points but those people who do that would throw a maccy D’s outside your house if given the opportunity. Its not the drink its the person.
I actually hate people who think by banning things actually sorts a problem. It is whats wrong with this poxy country…….I really believe in being liberal. If you dont like it, dont do it but do not stop others cause of your own beliefs……..
Also, turn on the national geographical channels…you’ll realise religion is a big big lie. Load of crap…….once you work that one out, sit back and enjoy the fine things of life like a nice cool beer.
August 21, 2009 at 12:51
shouldn’t they stop the drinking outside Millwall’s ground first……do our fans riot ??
No……nanny society kicking in again.
KM, make sure you face West if makes such a difference!!!
August 21, 2009 at 12:52
Wardo ;0
Moving on if its true us and liverpool are in for vdv why didn’t thay do a player plus cash when they sold alonso?
August 21, 2009 at 12:52
August 21, 2009 at 12:53
Why can’t we organise something like that at the emirates?! Standing is one thing, getting in the way of fans behind etc, if people are just standing the stewards will say something, if they’re jumping then they wouldn’t!
August 21, 2009 at 12:54
wardo firstly there is no drinking ban.
Secondly they do have alot of controls and policing outside milwalls ground
August 21, 2009 at 12:55
theres cozzas everywhere match day at the den wardo,the trouble is hardly ever at the ground
August 21, 2009 at 12:56
WHEN WILL THIS STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reports in Catalan newspaper Sport claim Cesc Fabregas has decided he wants to leave Arsenal this summer and is encouraging Barcelona to make their move before the transfer window closes. He is said to be concerned by the state of Arsenal – even after the 6-1 demolition of Everton?
August 21, 2009 at 12:57
i think its to encourage people to use the bars at the ground as opposed to off site think of the money
August 21, 2009 at 12:58
A that aint all that safe either.
August 21, 2009 at 12:59
Seeing as it’s the council who’s implemented it Nick pretty sure there aren’t any council-run pubs around the ground who would benefit!
August 21, 2009 at 13:02
It’s perfectly safe Nick!
August 21, 2009 at 13:03
Good News Ferdinands out for another 3-4 weeks that means he defo wont be lining up against us
August 21, 2009 at 13:03
A dont you think arsenal board, could pull strings to get what suites them….and a pint of humour for A
August 21, 2009 at 13:05
The council wouldn’t fart without talking to Arsenal first, I believe Arsenal have something to do with it to get more people in early.
Trouble is, they all think we are so dim and they are so clever.
August 21, 2009 at 13:07
Thanks Geoff, A told you so nananananana
August 21, 2009 at 13:08
I dunno Geoff, there was obviously consultation, but I don’t see how it would benefit Arsenal, far from get people in early, I’d expect people to stay in the pubs until later, get into the ground later.
August 21, 2009 at 13:09
David Moyes is hoping to add four new players to his Everton squad before the transfer window closes on September 1.For the second summer in succession, Moyes has been forced to conduct his transfer business in the closing days of the window. Last weekend’s 6-1 Premier League thrashing at the hands of Arsenal identified to Moyes that his injury-plagued squad needed strengthening and the Toffees boss is predicting a busy final few days of transfers at Goodison Park. “The squad depth is a definite concern,” he told the club’s official website. “We are getting closer, but I’ve been saying that since the weekend. “There are 11 days to go and I feel we need to add four players to the squad in that time. “I keep thinking we are closer to making a signing. But I can see the deadline coming closer and normally I am glad when it shuts, but on this occasion I would like to extend it. “I feel that if we are fortunate enough to get into the group stage of the Europa League that we need at least another four players in order to fulfil the Premier League season as well. “We need to bolster the squad, but I don’t want to fill it with rubbish. It is easy to sign players and bring them in, but we are a club that wants a very good team and not just an average team.” That rules out senders then
August 21, 2009 at 13:10
A, why do anything, there was nothing wrong in the first place, it’s all bollocks.
Anyway, I think we’ve done this to death now, don’t you???
August 21, 2009 at 13:10
Henri Lansbury to Watford on loan until the new year. Hope he can really thrive there, come back in January and push for the first team, or maybe more likely extend the loan for the rest of the season, and be a first team squad member from next year’s pre season.
High hopes for him, talented kid.
August 21, 2009 at 13:10
Geoff, unfortunately most of the customers….sorry fans are a bit dumb.
August 21, 2009 at 13:12
Geoff the council had complaints, therefore HAD to do something. They will have consulted with the club, and come to the conclusion that this was best, whether to appease the complainants, or to actually stop a very small minority who do cause trouble.
The council have to do something when they have large numbers of complaints, the club couldn’t have stopped them doing anything, but just had a say as to what was done and how it was policed.
August 21, 2009 at 13:12
A you love to take the higher ground in any argument,you really A-rgument in full aint you.
August 21, 2009 at 13:12
All those years we persevered with Senderos and Wenger told us he was great, now we can’t sell him, so that shows what everyone else thought.
August 21, 2009 at 13:13
Though yeah I agree, it’s been talked to death, but really isn’t something to complain about, and attack the council, and certainly not the club in any way shape or form! However if it’s policed stringently tomorrow and beers are taken off law abiding fans minding their own business, then that’ll be a different story!
August 21, 2009 at 13:14
Huh Nick, how am I taking higher ground?! I’m putting in a rational argument, rather than jumping on any possibility to attack the club, with little or no reason!
August 21, 2009 at 13:15
Fuck me A, there used to be running battles on the streets. I have never seen trouble outside the ground, just a bunch of whining minnies, whining.
People complain to the council all the time about rubbish collections and parking, but the council do fuck all about it, so your argument is very, very weak.
August 21, 2009 at 13:15
If it was just a problem with cans,bottles and general litter, then surely Islington putting in enough bins to cope with match days would be the first step to take. Those bins outside the tube station are full at 10 in the morning.
August 21, 2009 at 13:17
For the Portsmouth game the formation should be
Almunia
sagna. Gallas. Verminator. Clichy
Song. Denilson
eboue. Gibbs
Arshavin
Eddy or. Bendy
with this formation we could Take out the fullbacks at halftime with eboue and gibbs replacing them in defence while bendtner and traore replacing them in the wings while also allowing arshavin the free role #10 he craves as recently to me he looks unhappy playing lm and also defending.
Now onto the drinks ban I’m thinking arsenal didn’t put much of a fight for the fans as it will help relations with the council while they increase their revenue, either way a no win situation for the fans.
People say the grove is a library but so would parkhead,anfield and
ot be if the fans couldn’t sing,stand up, wear scarves or any of the other nonsense bans there are to keep the plastic fans happy so they can enjoy the game in total silence while the rebels chant,sing there asses off to motivate the team. When I saw the Celtic game all I could se was fans standing up chanting and waving their scarves like they just dont care with the stewards not saying much because they know they would get decked or a headbutt to the face if they say anything. I wish a Celtic fans decks an arsenal steward on the return leg. Without restriction we can outchant any1 just look at parkhead
August 21, 2009 at 13:17
Hey!
August 21, 2009 at 13:19
Yeah I know Geoff – but normal people WONT BE AFFECTED by the council’s decision to implement these alcohol controlled zones! Therefore where there isn’t trouble, there will be ZERO impact, and ZERO affect!
My argument is factual, if the council reach a certain number of complaints then they get a task force or whatever they decide to call it to meet and decide what to do about it, but something is always done, even if it doesn’t solve the problem.
If people are attacking the club for something like this then they’ve got serious issues and are just looking for a reason to attack the club!
August 21, 2009 at 13:20
A !!
Firstly, i did not say there was a drinking ban.
Secondly, I know there are policing controls at Millwall – I’ve been there with a mate……
My comment was humour based. Sometimes I just think you love yourself, jump on ya high horse and just try to go against everything people say. Come down to earth. you come across as very arrogant
August 21, 2009 at 13:20
A-rgument whos attacking the club i said messing about its the board so they can get a cut of the Bevvy money (truth in jest!!) and you spat your dummy out
August 21, 2009 at 13:22
A – you having a bad day? You’re not getting the humour behind comments…..
August 21, 2009 at 13:23
Boys I’ll catch you later!
August 21, 2009 at 13:23
A have a few beers and chill out
August 21, 2009 at 13:24
later on Geoff
August 21, 2009 at 13:24
Poor A, stop bullying him you bastards!
August 21, 2009 at 13:25
so, KM lives in a £1mil house which has a convenient store oposite?? Oh and a pub down the road that has lager louts who throw beer cans everywhere
BBBBBUUUULLLLLLLLLLSSSSSHHHHHHIIIIITTTTTEEEEEEE
August 21, 2009 at 13:26
you must be joking me Wonderboy ??
August 21, 2009 at 13:26
Love myself wardo, how is arguing a point loving myself?!
I’m currently ashamed at fellow Gooners jumping on every opportunity to attack the club they supposedly support, when there is absolutely no reason to! The atmosphere in the Arsenal support is very depressing at times, and as bad as it’s been since I’ve been an Arsenal fan, and although it’s been improved marginally by the start to the season, there is still a ludicrous desperation to jump at every opportunity to attack the club, as if it’s us against them. As if the club are the bad guys, who make every decision they do just to spite us.
August 21, 2009 at 13:26
WB i like A just banter
August 21, 2009 at 13:27
It’s probably because of all those pissed up rangers fans and anticiption of the pissed up celtic fans (the ban I mean). I just read in a tacky mag called football punk that ferdinand thinks playing for the mancs is like being in the beatles. Fucking ugly muppet. Also this morning tony (cascarino I think) said we had no chance of challenging the “big 2″ He’s a fucking piece of shit as well. Actually I hate everyone who’s not me
August 21, 2009 at 13:27
Wardo
thought did cross my mind 
August 21, 2009 at 13:28
I apologise if comments were meant in jest, but waking up to find a completely reasonable and totally understandable statement on arse.com being used as a way to attack the club, on the day before our first home game has put me in a very bad mood, and reminded me why I became so disillusioned with Gooners last season, and over the summer!
August 21, 2009 at 13:28
A they make every decision to get more money out of us
August 21, 2009 at 13:28
I have just read back through the recent posts. Bloody hell, even though prohibition has been introduced in North London, the Gooner spirit is alive & well.
Have 6 for me fellas, Go Go Gunners
August 21, 2009 at 13:31
…….& I see its raining in South London. Jolly good show old chap.
August 21, 2009 at 13:31
and next door to the mp who would obviously allow it and not use his position of power to his own ends
August 21, 2009 at 13:32
*wardo
August 21, 2009 at 13:32
Tony Cascarino is a wanker, how did that shitprawn ever get column inches?
August 21, 2009 at 13:34
Exactly Nick, that’s the ridiculous attitude I’m talking about (I assume that was meant in jest)
August 21, 2009 at 13:36
Wonderboy a mate of mine works for the times as an assistant sports editor or something like that, and says that they have to alter so much of Tony Cascarino’s stuff, because he really is ten times more clueless when it comes to football than even his articles appear!! Dealing with him apparently is ridiculous
August 21, 2009 at 13:37
No jest there A just cold hard fact ARSENAL is a business, run by business men who only care about MONEY MONEY MONEY.Wake up and smell the fosters A
August 21, 2009 at 13:37
Only changes tomorrow will be either gibbs/eboue for clichy/sagna… Ed will start on the bench and van persie will probably play 70 mins.
August 21, 2009 at 13:37
Long heated arguments over something so arbitrary? I wonder if Arsenal keep winning what’s happen to forums..
August 21, 2009 at 13:38
gg9 fucking cricket its worse then wimbledon
August 21, 2009 at 13:38
A…its just the way you said firstly then secondly….bit agressive. And I do not attack the club myself. I am a blogger that sticks up for Arsenal and Arsene……
anyway, who give a shit……its friday
August 21, 2009 at 13:39
“10 times more clueless when it comes to football” He would be a shoe in for the managers job @ spuds
August 21, 2009 at 13:41
13:31 hahaha Nick. Good point….. bloody nanny goat
August 21, 2009 at 13:41
wardo, its Friday night
August 21, 2009 at 13:43
Nick, did you read Pedro’s comment ?? he said, something like £1mil house……you must own the whole town
August 21, 2009 at 13:43
you in Sydney Gnarley ???
August 21, 2009 at 13:45
No, why do you have cousins, aunts, sisters, brothers there wardo.
August 21, 2009 at 13:46
wardo yes posted similar myself then saw pedro’s..honest
August 21, 2009 at 13:46
I found this on another site,quite amusing considering he is still on bail.
As for loyalty – well there is always Harry…
11 May 2008: “Portsmouth is my club – it’s where I belong. I feel an immense sense of loyalty and unfulfilled ambition here. I could have left, but it would have felt like a betrayal. So they’re stuck with me now. This will be my last job in football.” Harry.
August 21, 2009 at 13:46
cousin (think its Sydo)
He went there for a little holiday and bit of work…….open I.T. company and been there since…
Has kids the works now…..
August 21, 2009 at 13:47
kelsey its good to see your Choochie Graham.
August 21, 2009 at 13:48
arbitrary??? Who let the grown up on here?
August 21, 2009 at 13:48
thanks gnarley
August 21, 2009 at 13:49
wardo, dare I say it, but I’m in Ricky Pontingtown. I know you all dislike him alot.
August 21, 2009 at 13:49
Sorry wardo, no offence meant, was just wound up by the general attitude attacking the club on here, didn’t mean to come across aggressively.
Nick they’re a business, but aren’t trying to fuck us over all the time. Arsenal is still OUR club, and it still values its fans, it isn’t some evil corporation trying to get one over on us all the time, we’re all on the same team, it isn’t us against them!
August 21, 2009 at 13:51
A never said its good against evil or anything so dramatic but any decision made is based on money not the fans..lets drop this now and argue about something else
August 21, 2009 at 13:51
House prices in Newport as per the Quantity Surveyors Charter,March 2009. Average House price 56K 2 bedroom terrace, 115K 3 bedroom detached.
Cost of garage in London W.1 from 250K upwards
August 21, 2009 at 13:53
A, they arent trying to ‘get one over’ on their customers, but they do try to make as much money as possible while spending as little as possible.
No other club out there operates the same way.
August 21, 2009 at 13:53
We’ll always have Song..
August 21, 2009 at 13:53
maybe he owns the millenium ground then
August 21, 2009 at 13:56
What’s wrong with Theo btw. I though his injury wasn’t serious.
August 21, 2009 at 13:56
gnarley…..I like Ricky Ponting. Quality player / captain…..hope he loses the Ashes tho
A….no problem at all mate
August 21, 2009 at 13:57
Mayank herd his grounded coz he got a tattoo with out asking his mum/dad
August 21, 2009 at 13:59
Nick,
They are charging 9 euros for a pint in the port this month, Glad you are not here
August 21, 2009 at 13:59
I think Nik is spoiling the kids. Always looked like a bad kid.
August 21, 2009 at 13:59
Don’t see Geoff on here much now, or Bud, or Odub. Is it a work thing
I wonder
August 21, 2009 at 14:01
Kelsey…..yeah but, KM has the seventh bridge as his driveway
August 21, 2009 at 14:01
me as well kelsey
, nice place but to expensive for my pocket
August 21, 2009 at 14:02
GMR one of the earlier charter is missing, as is jimbo, Geoff’s mini me.
August 21, 2009 at 14:02
banuse not wales
August 21, 2009 at 14:07
Actually is Newport in Wales or England. Anyway I have sussed KM out he is King Midas
August 21, 2009 at 14:08
Good News
Portsmouth travel to Arsenal tomorrow without midfielder Papa Bouba Diop, who faces a possible three to six weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
The Senegalese international is set to undergo a scan to confirm the extent of the problem, but he will definitely sit out the clash at Emirates Stadium.
Manager Paul Hart remains without Herman Hreidarsson and Steve Finnan, who are also suffering with hamstring problems and are at least two weeks away from returning.
Provisional Squad: James, Kaboul, Mokoena, Mullins, Nugent, Distin, Utaka, Kranjcar, Kanu, Ashdown, Hughes, Begovic, Basinas, Wilson, Belhadj, Vanden Borre, Piquionne, Niemi.
August 21, 2009 at 14:09
Back to football,what is actually wrong with Theo,it’s all a bit strange to me.No, not another conspiracy story.
August 21, 2009 at 14:09
No drinking, now no spitting tomorrow
August 21, 2009 at 14:09
i think we could get three madrid players mertzelda vdv and diarra the good one all on loan
August 21, 2009 at 14:10
Im going for a 4-0.
Arshavin scoring 2
Bendy 1
Eduardo 1
August 21, 2009 at 14:11
Hasn’t Theo got back problems I think?..
August 21, 2009 at 14:12
the stupid u21’s ruined it for him
August 21, 2009 at 14:13
I heard he had a side strain,whatever that is.
August 21, 2009 at 14:13
jimbo will be back when we lose calling for wenger’s head. I do miss him. (in a manly way)
August 21, 2009 at 14:14
has everyone been out and had their KFC yet?
August 21, 2009 at 14:14
THEO WALCOTT
August 20
Theo Walcott missed Arsenal’s first-leg against Celtic with a back injury that he sustained on international duty and he will miss the Gunners’ Premier League fixture against Portsmouth. “There is a slight concern [over Walcott's back injury] but we believe it is a question of days and not of weeks,” Wenger said. “We will see [if he is fit to face Manchester United next Saturday]. It is always difficult to set a date. I thought he would be available for Celtic, I thought he would be available for Everton, but he wasn’t. That’s why we will be cautious.”
August 21, 2009 at 14:14
No it’s deffo back problems….
Wenger says so on this interview…
http://goonertalk.com/
August 21, 2009 at 14:15
Considering the no of injuries we get on international duty i think we might have the best medical/fitness staff aroud for keeping our players fit for as long as they do.
August 21, 2009 at 14:16
Thanks,
so days maybe weeks (re Theo)
August 21, 2009 at 14:17
gambon that’s bollocks – every other club operates in the same way, but most are worse, we’re one of the few clubs who thinks about the football side certainly more than money, hence being one of the very few who don’t go off to the states or far east to maximise money whilst the playing side suffers. I’m very proud of the way we’re run, and consider it to be far better than every other big side in England!
Anyways, yeah Nick, gonna drop it all now, unnecessary Friday talk!
That’s annoying Distin’s in the squad, talk of him to Villa so he wouldn’t make it, or maybe a good thing as he’ll have a shit attitude a la Lescott!
Kelsey with Theo it’s a back strain
August 21, 2009 at 14:17
it is a back problem, BACK TO YOU ROOM YOUNG MAN!!!
August 21, 2009 at 14:17
Team for morrow:
Al
Eboue Gallas Verm Gibbs
……..Song………
….Diaby….Ramsey..
Nikki B…Edu…Arshavin
August 21, 2009 at 14:19
I think our medical staff are generally shite,they always seem to find the wrong diagnosis with players,they can’t all be injury prone.
The exception was Gary lewin who not only acted quickly but saved Eduardo’s leg let alone his playing career.
August 21, 2009 at 14:19
choy is clichy injured??
August 21, 2009 at 14:20
KELSAY AND JOHN TERRY AFTER DIABY BOOTED HIM EVERYONE HAS A BAD SIDE
August 21, 2009 at 14:20
BYE BYE PALS…I’M OFF FOR THE WEEKEND BUT THESE JOKES ARE GOOD ENOUGH FOR TODAY
LITTLE MONKEY BUSINESS
A tourist walks into a pet shop in Silicon Valley, and is browsing around the cages on display. While he’s there, another customer walks in and says to the shopkeeper, “I’ll have a C monkey, please”.
The shopkeeper nods, goes over to a cage at the side of the shop and takes out a monkey. He fits a collar and leash and hands it to the customer, saying “That’ll be $5,000″. The customer pays and walks out with his monkey.
Startled, the tourist goes over to the shopkeeper and says, “That was a very expensive monkey, most of them are only a few hundred dollars. Why did it cost so much?”
“Oh”, says the shopkeeper, “that monkey can program in C with very fast, tight code, no bugs, well worth the money.”
The tourist starts to look at the monkeys in the cage. He says to the shop keeper, “That one’s even more expensive, $10,000! What does it do?”
“Oh”, says the shopkeeper, “that one’s a C++ monkey; it can manage object-oriented programming, Visual C++, even some Java, all the really useful stuff.”
The tourist looks round for a little longer and sees a third monkey in a cage on its own. The price tag round its neck says $50,000.
He gasps to the shop keeper, “That one costs more than all the others put together! What on earth does it do?”
“Well,” says the shopkeeper, “I don’t know if it actually does anything, but says it’s a Consultant.”
………………………………………………………………
EAGER TO IMPRESS THE BOSS
A young executive was leaving the office late one evening when he found the CEO standing in front of a shredder with a piece of paper in his hand.
“Listen,” said the CEO, “this is a very sensitive and important document here, and my secretary has gone for the night. Can you make this thing work?”
“Certainly,” said the young executive. He turned the machine on, inserted the paper, and pressed the start button.
“Excellent, excellent!” said the CEO as his paper disappeared inside the machine. “I just need one copy.”
…………………………………………………………
JOB SEARCH JARGON
Whether you are a student looking for that first time or summer job or a long time veteran looking for a change of pace, this JOB SEARCH JARGON should help you get on your way…
COMPETITIVE SALARY:
We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors.
FLEXIBLE HOURS:
Work 55 hours; get paid for 37.5.
GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Management communicates, you listen, figure out what they want you to do.
ABILITY TO HANDLE A HEAVY WORKLOAD:
You whine, you’re fired.
CAREER-MINDED:
We expect that you will want to flip hamburgers until you are 70.
SELF-MOTIVATED:
Management won’t answer questions
SOME OVERTIME REQUIRED:
Some time each night and some time each weekend
DUTIES WILL VARY:
Anyone in the office can boss you around.
COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT:
We have a lot of turnover.
SALES POSITION REQUIRING MOTIVATED SELF-STARTER:
We’re not going to supply you with leads; there’s no base salary; you’ll wait 30 days for your first commission check.
CASUAL WORK ATMOSPHERE:
We don’t pay enough to expect that you’ll dress up; well, a couple of the real daring guys wear earrings.
SOME PUBLIC RELATIONS REQUIRED:
If we’re in trouble, you’ll go on TV and get us out of it.
SEEKING CANDIDATES WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF EXPERIENCE:
You’ll need it to replace three people who just left.
PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS A MUST:
You’re walking into a company in perpetual chaos
August 21, 2009 at 14:21
Hoping to see a lot of goals tomorrow
August 21, 2009 at 14:23
A – this is the club “stewardship” league table, intended to reflect how well the board is running the club
1. Aston Villa
2. Arsenal
3. Wigan Athletic
4. Everton
5. Blackburn Rovers
6. Stoke City
7. Birmingham City
8. Hull City
9. Burnley
10. Bolton Wanderers
10. Sunderland
10. Wolverhampton Wanderers
13. Manchester United
14. Manchester City
15. Chelsea
16. Fulham
17. Portsmouth
18. Tottenham Hotspur
19. Liverpool
20. West Ham United
August 21, 2009 at 14:23
Choy that just might be the team tomorrow.I am sure RVP will get some rest.Wenger might start with cesc though.Will be interesting to see who gets the armband
August 21, 2009 at 14:23
No.. the full backs have been running a bit.. so in my team.. decided to give them a breather.
August 21, 2009 at 14:23
Theo must take his time & recover properly. We fine without him at the moment. Let him get fully fit cos we will def need him as the season goes on.
August 21, 2009 at 14:23
If at least one of JW/Merida/ramsey doesn’t start tomorrow i’ll be surprised
August 21, 2009 at 14:24
kelsey our medical staff are top notch – it’s the training methods which don’t maximise strength and endurance which cause problems. The new physio, the one who was physio for Ireland and the Lions has a superb reputation, and as you say Lewin was considered probably the best around
August 21, 2009 at 14:26
THINK DEFENCE WILL START as normal as will rvp but cesc will be rested with arshavin moved central and diaby on the left imo with rvp and full backs replaced if allowed
August 21, 2009 at 14:27
Arsenal was also supposed to have the best matchday programme in the PL.
August 21, 2009 at 14:27
I cant see how our training methods can be so bad, Arsene is a scientist.
I think theyre being worked too hard in training, training is supposed to be sub-maximal.
August 21, 2009 at 14:28
ohh ok choy – didn’t even notice eboue! I’d be shocked if they were rested if fully fit, the defence as a unit still developing an understanding etc, attacking players could be rotated but I doubt defenders unless they’re carrying knocks.
I’d like that to be the front 6, it’ll be interesting to see whether VP is rested, or whether he’s kept in to try and get him a goal, get his confidence up. Also would like Wilshere to get a start, maybe rest Bendtner, but again he might start to try and get him a goal. Really looking forward to it now, and to getting a free scarf!
August 21, 2009 at 14:28
Nick i think clichy will start.Eboue would probably come on for sagna.We shouldn’t rotate too much.Should make sure we get the 3 points tomorrow.
August 21, 2009 at 14:30
thats what i think as well nish
August 21, 2009 at 14:32
also nikki b to get a couple arshavin playing central will look for him at every opportunity so expect a couple from him at least
August 21, 2009 at 14:32
I am wondering who is going to partner vela upfront in the Carling cup.Has simpson joined any club on loan?
August 21, 2009 at 14:34
Enough about the football, what about that drinking ban eh?
August 21, 2009 at 14:40
wonderboy
August 21, 2009 at 14:41
Manuel Almunia 21 Lukasz Fabianski 24 Vito Mannone
Defender:
3 Bacary Sagna 5 Thomas Vermaelen 6 Philippe Senderos 10 William Gallas 17 Alexandre Song 18 Mikael Silvestre 20 Johan Djourou 22 Gael Clichy 28 Kieran Gibbs 30 Armand Traore Havard Nordtveit
Midfielder:
2 Abou Diaby 4 Cesc Fabregas 15 Denilson 16 Aaron Ramsey 19 Jack Wilshere 27 Emmanuel Eboue 33 Nacer Barazite 35 Francis Coquelin
Attacking Midfielder:
7 Tomas Rosicky 8 Samir Nasri 23 Andrey Arshavin
Striker:
9 Eduardo 11 Robin van Persie 12 Carlos Vela 14 Theo Walcott 52 Nicklas Bendtner
August 21, 2009 at 14:45
Everyone back from lunch?
How were the KFC’s ?
August 21, 2009 at 14:45
wonderboy that aint the squad list its the people that have signed my petition against the drinks ban
August 21, 2009 at 14:49
anybody has any idea what wenger said about his transfer plans in his press conference today??
August 21, 2009 at 14:50
there’s snoop dogg nishanth.
August 21, 2009 at 14:52
wenger’s boss.. shouldn’t you know
August 21, 2009 at 14:52
I hit the chicken;
- Zinger Tower Meal
- 9 Hot Wings (too long a wait for popcorn)
August 21, 2009 at 14:54
Youy’re right GoonerM, while we carry on winning Jimbo will stay away – as soon as we lose he’ll be here. That’s his prerogative though, I guess, although he reminds me of a guy called “Gelbs” who used to post on Vital Arsenal a lot. He always had some choice words to say about Wenger a few years back before things were that bad – the guys probably had an apoplectic fit since and has disappeared, never to be seen again.
August 21, 2009 at 14:55
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1208012/Woman-man-little-bit-How-deciding-Caster-Semenyas-gender-complex-think.html
August 21, 2009 at 14:55
We are looking still, we have an open eye, we are not desperate because we believe if you look at the players who are out, and the squad we have available we have a big squad. Maybe in the defensive area we could still do… but everybody looks for basically the same areas
August 21, 2009 at 14:55
9 wings.. you ate that alone?
August 21, 2009 at 14:56
I love the wings, only £3 aswell.
August 21, 2009 at 14:56
i hope little jack plays some part in the game, the game is perfect for him to get some playing time.
August 21, 2009 at 14:56
There are many benefits from it, but it is not a definite system you know?
“I might move again to 4-4-2. Just at the start of the season I wanted to play high up the pitch and it can change in some games but overall I believe we can play high up and we can bring the threat to the opponents half very early in the game.
August 21, 2009 at 14:58
Glad to hear that we might not stick to that system all the time.Tomorrow we should play 4-4-2 against portsmouth.
August 21, 2009 at 14:59
Bentdner is in his final year of his contract,” the manager confirmed. “At the moment we are in discussion with him.”
Final year?Hope he signs soon
August 21, 2009 at 15:04
Gambon -you are a KFC legend!
9 wings for 3quid?! that’s a bloody bargain
August 21, 2009 at 15:05
Wenger’s boss – he said we’re not desperate to sign people, but he’s looking to bring in a defensive player still.
August 21, 2009 at 15:05
afternoon boys and girls.. whats the chat!?
August 21, 2009 at 15:05
**** BREAKING NEWS **** Franchise is a pisshead!!!!
August 21, 2009 at 15:06
I’d rather we played 4-3-3 nisanth, 4-4-2 is more defensive, we wanna slaughter pompey, keep them really high up the pitch and batter them!
August 21, 2009 at 15:06
id stick with 4-3-3…. the more practice they get the better and against Portsmouth we should have to be too concerned with them
August 21, 2009 at 15:09
Nick u stopped putting those jokes?
August 21, 2009 at 15:09
shouldnt* fucking peroni
August 21, 2009 at 15:09
I like the 433 too… keeps all the players on their toes.. and working hard.
August 21, 2009 at 15:10
DDM thats old news his a big beer monster
August 21, 2009 at 15:10
Arsenal tom
there r no girls here
August 21, 2009 at 15:12
does anyone know the new arshavin song?
my mate rekons there was one we sang in jockland
August 21, 2009 at 15:12
yes to many critics so ive dropped it out,to give someone else the stage…..sabeel step up
August 21, 2009 at 15:14
haha…
Nick i would to man
but most times when i am blogging,i am at work..
am not a natural joker
since am at work difficult to squeeze out time to get jokes..
when free will try though
August 21, 2009 at 15:15
Dan Says:
August 21, 2009 at 09:33
Ethan if u walk home with your shopping in a bag. They can’t take it off you. But who’s to say u cant walk down the street and open it up. It’s the law I’m not making it up ffs! That’s why in the simpsons episode chief higgem drives past homer drinking on the street
———————————-
WTF ????
But who’s to say u cant walk down the street and open it up
——————————–
whos to say you cant rob a bank either
but it dont make the Fecker right does it ?
and trust me i studied criminal law , you can consume beverages in your home or a licensed venue , but if a seal is broken your screwed .
here .. if it doesnt put you to sleep 1st you can read it here
http://www.ias.org.uk/resources/factsheets/law.pdf
August 21, 2009 at 15:15
If I keep repeating it, it may come true. So, here goes…
We will sign Subotic, Matuidi and Chamakh/van der Vaart on deadline day.
August 21, 2009 at 15:17
chamakh is going to meet zola on monday!
August 21, 2009 at 15:18
Ethen we just kicked that to death and now you restarted it
August 21, 2009 at 15:18
choy good lets get vdv his more what we need imo anyway
August 21, 2009 at 15:21
I need to start my own KFC blog, all this football talk is getting in the way.
August 21, 2009 at 15:21
What happens if we sign a CB, a DM and vdV and still end up fifth in the league?
August 21, 2009 at 15:23
I truly believe this is our year. At least the legue, and maybe even a double.
August 21, 2009 at 15:24
Tomorrow’s Game:
Anyone drinking in the Rocket or do you meet up on ‘Denton Bear Island’ in front of the Amoury before the game ??
Lets all start new songs to bring in the new season !!
To the Who’s Pinball Wizard.
EVER SINCE I WAS A YOUNG BOY
I FOLLOWED ARSENAL, FROM WHITE HART LANE TO ANFIELD
I MUST HAVE SEEN THEM ALL,
BUT I AINT SEEN NOTHING LIKE HIM
SINCE ADAMS KICKED A BALL,
THAT TOMMY VER,MAELEN,,,HE PLAYS FOR THE ARSENAL !!
August 21, 2009 at 15:25
at least we tried pdt and the Europa cup should be winnable
August 21, 2009 at 15:25
DoubleG, youre da man!
August 21, 2009 at 15:26
The convicts are 93-4 if anyone’s interested.
August 21, 2009 at 15:28
Tomorrow’s Game:
Anyone drinking in the Rocket or do you meet up on ‘Denton Bear Island’ in front of the Amoury before the game ??
Bring your mates & lets all start new songs to bring in the new season !!
To the Who’s Pinball Wizard.
EVER SINCE I WAS A YOUNG BOY
I FOLLOWED ARSENAL, FROM WHITE HART LANE TO ANFIELD
I MUST HAVE SEEN THEM ALL,
BUT I AINT SEEN NOTHING LIKE HIM
SINCE ADAMS KICKED A BALL,
THAT TOMMY VER,MAELEN,,,HE PLAYS FOR THE ARSENAL !!
TWICE AS GOOD AS LEDLEY
BETTER THAN RIO
IN THE AIR HE’S DEADLY
ALWAYS GETS A GOAL
HE’LL RIP ROONEYS HEAD OFF
& SHIT RIGHT IN THE HOLE..
THAT TOMMY VER,MAELEN,,,HE PLAYS FOR THE ARSENAL !!
August 21, 2009 at 15:29
Thanks PDT:
How about this one – we started it on tuesday.
HE’S FIVE FEET FOUR…HE’S FIVE FOOT FOOOUURR
WE’VE GOT ARSHAVIN
FUCK ADEBAYOOOR
August 21, 2009 at 15:32
Arsene Wenger has vigorously denied reports in Spain that Arsenal have already agreed to sell Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona next summer.
And the Gunners boss launched a withering attack on the way La Liga clubs carry out their presidential elections with candidates pledging to sign star players and leaking stories to the press.
Newspaper El Mundo Deportivo claims Barca and Arsenal have signed a pact that will see Fabregas go to the Nou Camp for about £30million at the end of the season.
But Wenger said: ‘The day I agree to sell a player one year in advance, I will not be in this job any more.’
The Spanish press have hinted all summer than Sandro Rosell, who hopes to replace Joan Laporta as president next summer, already has the nod from Fabregas’s camp that he can campaign with a pledge to sign the Spain midfielder.
Barca had hoped to sign the 22-year-old before the close of the transfer window, but Wenger has steadfastly rejected any approach and hit out the unsettling pursuit of his captain.
Attack: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger dislikes the way Barcelona presidential candidates like Sandro Rosell can unsettle players
‘It does not help football and does not help people to focus on their job and is sometimes destabilising,’ said Wenger
‘The way Spanish clubs are run is more political than sport orientated. How much does that harm other clubs? It is difficult to measure, but it does not help other clubs when somebody who has, for example, no chance to be elected next year as president, can announce any name.
‘What can you do against him? Nothing. Does that help other clubs? Certainly not.’
Wenger’s protestations are unlikely to deter the European champions.
Barca boss Pep Guardiola believes it will be too difficult to sign Fabregas before the deadline – on August 31 in Spain – but technical secretary Txiki Begiristain is still working on the deal.
Meanwhile, Barcelona’s interest in Emmanuel Eboue has cooled and they could instead turn to Schalke right-back Rafinha
August 21, 2009 at 15:36
I wish barca would just fuck off and when a old and past his best cesc does return to spain its to madrid out of protest at the amount of time barca made him waste pledging his loyalty to us
August 21, 2009 at 15:38
It depends A.4-3-3 with nasri or rosicky instead of denilson is fine.It can also be very flexible
August 21, 2009 at 15:40
Yeah nisanth, if either were fit i’d expect nasri or rosicky to play in any game, but at home i’d expect a merida, or ramsey to play rather than one of denilson and song, even if nasri and rosicky aren’t fit
August 21, 2009 at 15:41
Sadly I think he’ll go next season
August 21, 2009 at 15:41
Why are so many Gooner’s getting hectic about the ‘Barca after The Cesc’ story? We all know it’s BS. ANY coach. manager, chairman or team who have all their marbles wouldn’t sign a pre-deal – what type of BS is that?? It’s the Spanish press FFS – they make The Sun look like Reuters. Lets just treat THAT story with the disdain it deserves.
Oh BTW – not sure if it was the chat about KFC on here – but I ended up having one too – BUT only because I walked into Nando’s on Goodge Street who said they didn’t have chicken?? WTF??
August 21, 2009 at 15:44
Id rosicky or nasri play the role of denilson and it doesn’t work we could switch it to 4-4-2.I am happy with 4-3-3.But at home we shouldn’t use 2 DM’s
Wilshere song cesc arshavin
Bendtner eduardo
This 4-4-2 could work as well.
August 21, 2009 at 15:44
could eat kfc, but round me we only have rotten roosters and they play loose and easy on the rooster bit aswell
August 21, 2009 at 15:45
I hope we stick with the 4,3,3 tomorrow. The players are still getting used to it, and beginning to look comfortable with it. There’s no point in upsetting the rhythm now.
Even if we do play another formation. the thing i really want to see continue is the drive and the work ethic. I want to see the lads play with a sense of urgency in every single game
August 21, 2009 at 15:47
4-3-3 is perfect for away games.The only worry about that lineup is the lack of pace.Otherwise it is okay
August 21, 2009 at 15:49
Could definately do some more KFC, a large popcorn or a few Hot Rods would be splendid.
August 21, 2009 at 15:53
Frachise is a fraud and an imposter
August 21, 2009 at 15:53
I thought our new formation was 4-2-3-1 ?
August 21, 2009 at 15:55
Only a few hours to go till i get my kfc!
I’m going to go for a fully loaded box, upgrade to a tower-swap the fillet for a zinger fillet.
go for gravy as a side an add 3 wings as an extra.
August 21, 2009 at 15:56
COME ON ENGLAND!!!
August 21, 2009 at 15:57
How do you pronounce Vermaelen. Mate who is a motorbikerlist says there is a GP rider spelt same, pronounced Vermoolen.
August 21, 2009 at 15:57
Its not charyb…
August 21, 2009 at 15:57
stop with the kfc im starving now
August 21, 2009 at 15:59
Look, I don’t want to sound like David Fucking Pleat and his Gael Clichay
August 21, 2009 at 15:59
It is chary, though it varies actually.
Against Everton the main set up way actually
Almunia
Sagna Gallas Vermaelen Clichy
Cesc Song
Bendtner Denilson Arshavin
VP
With Cesc running from deep but Denilson playing advanced, then against Celtic it started like that, then turned into more same back 5 then
Cesc Song Denilson
Bendtner Arshavin
VP
August 21, 2009 at 16:01
Just seen on Sky Sports that Rio Turtlelips is going to be out for a month.. which is nice!
August 21, 2009 at 16:01
Micky did it89, it’s pronounced “Ver-mah-lun” as Bob Wilson started categorically on Members day. At least I think so, until Choy contradicts me on that also.
August 21, 2009 at 16:02
Although still no news on our Mexican warrior Carlos Vela – and obviously the official site hasn’t got Jack Schitt about him either.
August 21, 2009 at 16:04
Did anyone see the pics of Rio Rent-Boy Ferdinand during the summer in that bikini top thing, or am I the only one who reads Grazia? Made the Lady Boy look butch.
August 21, 2009 at 16:06
think vela is fit and raring to go…
August 21, 2009 at 16:06
If noone is going to answer my very good questions, then I’m off up to the Grove with twelve cans of special brew and I’m going to get ripped to the tits.
August 21, 2009 at 16:07
you and your kfc A&N!!
hot rod’s are shite though, AVOID!
August 21, 2009 at 16:07
You can’t Mickey, booze ban lol.
August 21, 2009 at 16:08
micky dont know mate, like the second bit make it 14 to be sure
August 21, 2009 at 16:09
Sorry, brain fart..
August 21, 2009 at 16:11
Geoff I like you’re articles as you know but please when mentioning English players don’t actually mention that there English as though that’s an ability within it self.
August 21, 2009 at 16:11
http://onlinestore.arsenal.com/icat/adultfashion
Seriously though, is there anyone that would actually wear that polo shirt that Dudu has on? No wonder he looks so miserable.
August 21, 2009 at 16:12
Micky Did It 89 – fella I saw it. I heard all about it and thought ‘how bad could it look’ but f*ck me – when I saw it – he is SOOOO wrong – on so many different levels! I think even the boys who frequent Old Compton street would call him a big gayer!
PS – not that I need to say this and obviously as soon as you open your mouth or write something you have to stick a disclaimer in – I aint homophobic whatsoever.. blah blah blah..
August 21, 2009 at 16:14
Thanks for trying, guys, but too late. I’m off. So if you hear of a minor incident in the Highbury area, that’ll be me. Goon to the Moon. 4-0
August 21, 2009 at 16:15
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/your-new-look-matchday-programme-
Oops, i’m having a ‘mare.
August 21, 2009 at 16:20
how sloooooooooow is today going, come on 6 you can do it
August 21, 2009 at 16:20
Thanks for the tip Reva – was debating whether to try hot rods or go for wings, I’ll stick to the wings today
August 21, 2009 at 16:34
I think it’s quite nice Wonderboy
August 21, 2009 at 16:35
So Vela is injured – that’s annoying
August 21, 2009 at 16:36
where that from A?
August 21, 2009 at 16:37
*’S
August 21, 2009 at 16:40
the press conference Nick
August 21, 2009 at 16:40
those Aussies asren’t so cocky at the oval now are they? Don’t even know what I’m talking about but it looks bad for them.
August 21, 2009 at 16:41
Nothing specific about him, but when talking about the offensive depth, Wenger said that Carlos Vela is injured and unavailable. Noone asked him about him specifically, was just listed when Wenger talking about players who’ve been unavailable, size of the squad etc
August 21, 2009 at 16:43
Bobby Robson – “We didn’t underestimate them. They were a lot better than we thought”
August 21, 2009 at 16:44
Gordon Strachan On Wayne Rooney – “It’s an incredible rise to stardom. At 17 you’re more likely to get a call from Michael Jackson than Sven Goran Eriksson.”
August 21, 2009 at 16:47
“Those that say it is the taking part and not the winning that is important are, for me, wrong. It is the other way round.” – Tony Adams
August 21, 2009 at 16:48
Petit borrowed cash from Alan Sugar to take a cab to Highbury and sign for Arsenal.” – Evening Standard
August 21, 2009 at 16:50
“That’s great, tell him he’s Pele and get him back on.”- Partick Thistle manager, when told a concussed striker did not know who he was.
August 21, 2009 at 16:51
“When Arsene came to Arsenal he took complete control of our diets. We were allowed no salt, no fat and no sugar, in the end you wanted to play a team like Milwall so that someone would throw a banana at you just so you could have somthing to eat.”- Ian Wright
August 21, 2009 at 16:54
“On the pitch I appear to be fragile but week by week I am ripening and will never be intimidated by anyone. Never.” – Arsenal’s 19-year-old Cesc Fabregas
August 21, 2009 at 16:56
“I first saw David Rocastle play in 1983 for the youth team. I remember coming home excitedly from the match and telling my family, “I’ve just watched the nearest thing to a Brazilian footballer you are ever likely to see – and he comes from Lewisham.” – David Dein on Rocky Rocastle
August 21, 2009 at 16:57
“Champion’s League, You waited all year, But a Gooner chef gave you diarrhoea, You shat in the sink, You shat in the bath, Champion’s League, YOU’RE HAVIN’ A LAUGH.” – Paul Mustchin on sp*rs’ 05/06 season.
August 21, 2009 at 17:00
Wenger – We are not signing Hangeland
August 21, 2009 at 17:01
Arsene Wenger says “We do not buy superstars, we make them”
August 21, 2009 at 17:02
I suppose he is happy with the squad after 2 wins ?
will he ever learn!!
August 21, 2009 at 17:04
Wenger didn’t say that Choy, but it’s how the website have reported it. I don’t think Hangeland was ever a real option, but Wenger hasn’t ruled it out or said anything that categorical
August 21, 2009 at 17:08
What other options is there A? the list seems to be dwindling!!
August 21, 2009 at 17:11
What is the money he got from Citeh gonna be spent on then a pair of bruno shorts for denilson!!
August 21, 2009 at 17:11
I dunno reggie, but Wenger always said when asked about Hangeland that there are many options we’re looking at. I don’t want us to sign him, and I’m sure whoever we do sign will do a good job, a right footed vermaelen would be ideal!
August 21, 2009 at 17:14
“No we are not on this [Hangeland] case,” the manager said.
sounds like we’re not after him A.
August 21, 2009 at 17:15
reggie… I think after seeing Verm.. he might let senderos go and buy a younger CB who is willing to sit on the bench.
August 21, 2009 at 17:16
ITS ON ARSE.COM A putting an end to it!!
August 21, 2009 at 17:18
Yeah choy, certainly currently we’re not negotiating for him or anything, but Wenger just never said “we are not signing Hangeland” as the arse.com website states! All he said is exactly what you just quoted – he was asked about the hangeland situation, what’s happening with him, are you close to signing him and he just said “No we are not on this [Hangeland] case,”
Doesn’t mean it won’t happen before the window closes, though I think it’s unlikely.
I agree totally with your last point, bye bye senderos, hello younger centre back who’ll sit on the bench and push for a first team place, replace gallas in a year or so
August 21, 2009 at 17:18
Too be honest A im not keen on Hangeland he is more suited to a defensive minded team, playing for us would show his limitations imo
August 21, 2009 at 17:19
Nick it doesn’t put an end to it in my eyes! I always considered it unlikely, but “No we are not on this [Hangeland] case,” doesn’t mean that there’s absolutely no way we’re going to sign him
August 21, 2009 at 17:20
i m afraid he will end up buying another silvestre
August 21, 2009 at 17:21
2nd that choy
August 21, 2009 at 17:23
A.. i admire the optimism but when someone says, “No”
I think it means no!
August 21, 2009 at 17:28
Is there another silvest?
I facking hope not
August 21, 2009 at 17:31
wenger will surely find him
August 21, 2009 at 17:37
it isn’t optimism choy – i don’t want him! He said no there’s nothing happening with hangeland, he wasn’t asked “is there any chance of you signing hangeland” and he answered “no”!!
I agree reggie, he’d be shown up alot with us imo. Think about the Vermaelen chase against celtic after our corner when they broke, hangeland would’ve still been inside the centre circle!
August 21, 2009 at 17:38
could do with jogging the one we have on let alone another waste of space joining playing silvest and his number two would be the defensive equivalent of the chuckle brothers to me to you, you said you had him
August 21, 2009 at 17:40
verm has proved its attitude not size that matters and pace is better then height in most scenarios
August 21, 2009 at 17:44
Vermaelen has proved that coming from a shit league doesnt make you shit.
August 21, 2009 at 17:45
…und guten abend jede.
August 21, 2009 at 17:45
that was my next point stu, but eddie done that already
August 21, 2009 at 17:46
ist gut how ist stu?
August 21, 2009 at 17:46
LOL Nick, nice attempt at german…
August 21, 2009 at 17:47
…kinda
August 21, 2009 at 17:49
So hows everyone doing?
August 21, 2009 at 17:50
Blogfart BOOM!
August 21, 2009 at 17:50
oi shizer kopt that was my best moves
August 21, 2009 at 17:51
right stu A and anyone else about have a good evening and see ya tommorow when the normal link scramble commences
August 21, 2009 at 17:56
Du haste Scheiss Gesicht!
August 21, 2009 at 17:56
Link scrambling? Is it not on tv? Gosh darn it!
August 21, 2009 at 17:59
Anyone else find that advert really irritating where it shows our lads jogging at half pace while an invisible Man United team opens us up?
That’s the one thing i don’t wanna see this season. Players not trying. It really pissed me off on many occasions last season. It’s completely unacceptable.
August 21, 2009 at 17:59
Wir hassen Tottenham Hotspur
August 21, 2009 at 18:00
Harry REDKNAPP ist ein wanker
August 21, 2009 at 18:01
nick try this
http://translation.babylon.com/English/to-German/
August 21, 2009 at 18:01
Yes Bill…i hate it too but am not in the least bit suprised. Some people will do anything to have a dig at arsenal.
August 21, 2009 at 18:02
Meine Hoden sind riesige
August 21, 2009 at 18:10
How the fuck has lucas shitty leiva got into the brazil sqaud but denilson hasn’t?
August 21, 2009 at 18:17
Bill, I really think it’s not gonna happen this year. In Cesc Arsh RvP and a few other we’ve got a good amount of super -motivated players. When you have 3-4 of these kind of players playin it rubs off on the rest.
August 21, 2009 at 18:18
And oh were you talking about the nike ad? The one with the kid?
August 21, 2009 at 18:21
The primary criteria for the selection to the national teams, is that the players shouldnt be playing for Arsenal
Gael Clichy,Matthieu Flamini(while he was at Arsenal) and many others would certify that.
August 21, 2009 at 18:29
Mayank. Yeah it does seem like everyone is motivated and prepared to fight hard. But they must keep that up in every single game. There can be no complacency. We can not afford to think that just because we are playing Portsmouth at the Emirates, that we can afford to take it easy and walk all over them. It doesn’t work that way, and we all know what would happen.
The team need to remind themselves of this before each and every game, that they must give nothing short of 100%, they must chase every ball, win every 50/50 and physically dominate and fight for every square inch of the field
August 21, 2009 at 18:35
Also i think a defeat for us will be a lot more de-motivating than the others. For one the media, and to an extent the fans, will jump at the oppportuninty. We have to give performance after performance, any lapse and it could all fall apart again.
August 21, 2009 at 18:42
I can’t understand how people keep bemoaning our strikers, saying that they need to up their game. What kind of logic is that?
Who cares who scores the goals. We have scored six premier league goals in one game. Robin Van Persie, has got two assists already, Arshavin came extremely close to scoring and ended up with an assist, and Eduardo got a goal. How can anyone say they haven’t performed?
If i’d asked this time last week, if people would like us to beat Everton 0-1, people would have jumped at it. But now people are complaining that the goals weren’t scored by the right players. People have to realise that our strikers can’t all score in every game
August 21, 2009 at 18:49
I couldn’t believe a comment i read on another blog after the match. It said ‘this gives wenger an excuse not to buy players’.. It’s like people believe the clubs objective is to under-achieve. RvP isn’t a prolific scorer anyway. The fact is the formation we play essentially has 5 player who are equally likely to score.
August 21, 2009 at 18:53
bill,i think van persie fucks about too much sometimes to be honest.an awful lot against celtic.still a great player thou
August 21, 2009 at 18:53
I know what you mean. The truth is, if we had only won 0-1, people wouldn’t care who scored. I don’t understand some people’s logic (if you could liken it to logic)
And yeah i agree. It would be much better if we had lost that way Wenger might buy more players so that we can win….. Oh wait …. but if we want to win …. then surely losing is bad …… Oh wait …. I’m confused
August 21, 2009 at 18:54
bk. I agree he does fuck around a lot and runs in to dead ends. But if he averages two assist a game, he can do anything he likes
August 21, 2009 at 18:56
*assists
August 21, 2009 at 18:58
LOL.. It’s amazing how people’s valuation of our opposition fell from ‘very dangerous’ and ‘hard to beat’ to ‘piss poor’ and ‘hopeless’. Could it be that the teams looked poor because we made them look so. Of course not.
August 21, 2009 at 18:58
the team against everton/celtic would be good enough to win the league,but what are the chances of them being around every week.
August 21, 2009 at 19:01
RvP and Arshavin(to a lesser extent) are 2 players who’s game depends on the outrageous imo. That’s why when it doesn’t work out they look average. But even so both are great assets even when not playing well as they have excellent technique.
August 21, 2009 at 19:03
well bill if his job is assists he should be swapin places with nic,dont you think
August 21, 2009 at 19:07
for me it should be nic or eddie right up front in this new formation,which i like.it makes the best use of the players we have
August 21, 2009 at 19:12
How about Liverpool buying some old greek fucker. That really came out of nowhere. Were they even linked with him?
August 21, 2009 at 19:13
bk. I assume that RVP plays the CF role because he is the least adept at defending. You need someone to stay up there, so perhaps It is best that it is RVP, since Nik is very powerful and has been doing really well at tracking back. If RVP is getting two assists a game, and doing well for the team i don’t really mind where he plays. As long as it works.
You’re right though that at some point, not all these players will be available. So i would prefer Wenger to bring in a couple of great players who can cover, if not challenge for a first team place.
August 21, 2009 at 19:16
Bendtner is suffering, having to play out on the right, just because he has a good work rate. If he was lazy like he used to be then no way he would be on the wing.
I guess thats the curse of being a team player now.
I can understand why VP plays centrally, because of his ability to see passes and execute them etc but i still dont and wont ever like it. I would much rather he be on the right like he has on occasion for the Netherlands but its not like we can change Wengers mind.
August 21, 2009 at 19:23
Bendtner should be leading the line with rvp playing just off him i cant understand AWs logic can anyone!!!
August 21, 2009 at 19:27
reggie the logic is that it is easier for nikki b to win headers against the full backs as opposed to CB’s.. and VP’s creativity at its best through the middle.
August 21, 2009 at 19:30
My KFC lunch / dinner was:
2 Zinger tower burgers.
(maybe not diet…)
3 original chicken. All breast.
2 Chicken fillets
small popcorn chicken
2 Hotrods.
Diet sprite
Felt a bit sick since and I’m holding A&N responsible
August 21, 2009 at 19:30
But we dont usually have the ball in the air when attacking so Bendtner being better against the full backs should have nothing to do with deciding who plays where.
Strangely tho we do seem to be hoofing a lot of long balls in Bendtners direction. Whether that is Wengers idea or just the players lacking ideas is anyones guess tho.
August 21, 2009 at 19:30
Stu…been on the cards for a couple of days but did come out of left field didn’t it?
August 21, 2009 at 19:31
But what is the point of having the clubs best header of the ball winning headers against full backs surely the purpose of a striker is to score goals or am i missing something!!
August 21, 2009 at 19:31
I don’t see that Bendtner is suffering out there. He has put in two very good performance and contributed to the victories as much as any other player. Let’s not forget that he was primarily a bench player last season. I’m sure he will see this as a fantastic opportunity to prove what a quality player he is.
I understand your reasoning though. You would think that the big target man would flourish in a CF position. But as i said it may be Bendtner’s superior power and defensive play which has made Wenger decide to play him out there. Besides he usually looks threatening playing from a wide position and has very good link up play.
Also, VP being in the middle, means he can hold up the ball, and play through the wing forwards. I expect Bendtner to bag quite a few goals this season even if he does play wide
August 21, 2009 at 19:31
Right off out to have a rogan!!
August 21, 2009 at 19:34
Bendter’s ball controll has really improved.I initially wanted bendtner to play upfront and VP wide left.But i think there is no point in playing bendtner upfront unless he partners eduardo or vela.He done reasonably well playing wide right
August 21, 2009 at 19:35
I meant suffering as in his attributes better suit the middle.
Im not questioning his performances out there, he will do a better job than Ebowie or Theo could do there but i just think he is wasted out wide because he isnt a particularly tricky player. Its a bit obvious what he is going to try most of the time.
But it doesnt look like Wenger will move VP out of the middle any time soon so i suppose Bendtner out wide is better than no Bendtner at all.
August 21, 2009 at 19:35
Rhyle, I felt sick this morning just looking at those KFC menu choices.
August 21, 2009 at 19:36
They have switched at times but nothing much happened
August 21, 2009 at 19:37
Does Bendy play straight-up centre forward for Denmark?
August 21, 2009 at 19:39
Yes Chozzer, i think he does. And his record for them is apparently 1 in 2.
August 21, 2009 at 19:40
The Liverpool purchase is pure bargain basement stuff cos Agger and Skirtel are fucked.
August 21, 2009 at 19:40
Stu, the first two goals at goodison resulted in hoofs to nikki b!!!
August 21, 2009 at 19:40
I have so far not been really happy with almunia’s distribution.I know his quick release lead to cesc’s goal.But overall i think his distribution is poor.
August 21, 2009 at 19:40
*from hoofs
August 21, 2009 at 19:40
Stu. Yes maybe his attacking attributes better suit the middle. But his defensive attributes may better suit the wing. It’s probably just an issue of balance. Playing RVP out there may well leave sagna more exposed. I think Bendtner adds a lot to tightening up the wide areas. And as such it may be a good move to play him there.
Besides let’s wait and see how it goes. He’s put in two very good performances and worked very hard. If that changes, then it might need to be reviewed, but while we’re winning convincingly, i don’t see the need to tinker with it
August 21, 2009 at 19:41
Is alex fit for chelsea?if ancelotti doesn’t rate him we should try to sign him.As a 3rd choice CB it would be nice to have him
August 21, 2009 at 19:42
Besides which, it is not so rigid as one might expect. Our forward all seem to be given creative license, everyone interchanges and you will often see Bendtner attacking the centre, sometimes it will be Arshavin. It’s more of a fluid system
August 21, 2009 at 19:44
I know we scored indirectly from hoofs. IM not denying that..
Im not unhappy about where the forwards are playing. Just its not what i prefer. Regardless of it being successful so far. Im not asking for it to be changed now…
August 21, 2009 at 19:50
I see what you’re saying Stu. Big man in the box, does seem to be the standard. It puts him in the right position for crosses and such. But I don’t really think that’s a massive part of our strategy anyway. We are far more creative in the midfield. and it is our defensive game which needed tightening. Which Bendtner can provide from a wide position.
August 21, 2009 at 19:51
oh oki… i know we are sacrificing some fluidity of a 4-4-2 but the team looks so much better defensively…
i think it goes down to cesc needing two defensive partners, because we can’t just play one of song or denilson
August 21, 2009 at 19:58
doesn’t this lad really want to come here:
Chamakh snubs Hammers
The 25-year-old also told of how he is still “in the process of mourning Arsenal” after intense speculation regarding a move to the Gunners this summer came to nothing.
He insists he is now looking forward to spending the 2009/10 campaign in France and helping Bordeaux defend their Ligue 1 title.
“Instead of joining another Premier League club, I’m going to opt for the very interesting year which Bordeaux is proposing on a sporting level,” he said.
Finally, he dismissed suggestions that he is planning an imminent trip to London to meet with West Ham officials.
“This is just nonsense. I was aware of the West Ham rumours recently but it wasn’t a priority,” he added.
August 21, 2009 at 20:01
I’ve backed Niki B to be top premiership goalscorer £5 at 100/1 on Betfair. Pigs might fly but you never know!!
August 21, 2009 at 20:01
Choy. I think we could play the 4,4,2 but if you want to tighten up defensively, then that is not the best formation to do so, given that we are an attacking side who looks to play high up. Our 4,4,2 has always looked more of a 4,2,4 anyway. It basically allows us to drop an extra player back, but requires the wing forwards to track back so as too provide adequate width
August 21, 2009 at 20:02
*to
August 21, 2009 at 20:03
100/1?! I got a fiver on at 60/1, thought that was a steal!
August 21, 2009 at 20:05
I’m liking the 433 HB… has almunia had a save to make?
August 21, 2009 at 20:08
Choy. Hasn’t been threatened too much. Although he has done very well at coming of the line to gather crosses. But i agree, that’s the beauty of it. We have not looked so strong defensively for a long time. I actually feel confident that we can stay strong and calm. At no point last season did i ever feel that way
August 21, 2009 at 20:09
so man u start the season like spurs usually do and arsenal start off flying.
I bet man u now panic buy and get some quality players in while wenger will just rest on his laurels
August 21, 2009 at 20:10
100/1 still available on Betfair. 66s elsewhere.
August 21, 2009 at 20:22
I have a feeling … chamakh will come in at around 5 mill…
HB.. we haven’t played silvest yet
August 21, 2009 at 20:23
Tomorrow we must show no mercy. I was to see a of biblical proportions.
August 21, 2009 at 20:25
i meant to a massacre
August 21, 2009 at 20:54
Hi Choy and Lg’ers
I too like this 4-3-3. I guess it is the only way to play the genius AA.
My only worry – neither of our front men have really created a chance. 180? minutes and nothing – not even forced a save. A couple tomorrow would be nice.
August 21, 2009 at 20:59
You mean apart from Eduardos goal and a few shots for the others right Raddy.
August 21, 2009 at 21:02
Hello BR… hows it going?
August 21, 2009 at 21:28
Not to mention the assist from Arshavin plus two for RVP
August 21, 2009 at 21:30
Lifes good Choy.
And another win tomorrow will make the weekend.
Stu, I meant the starting forwards. NB hit one about 10m wide and RvP one at the keeper, but apart from that ….. zilch
Signing off now – hope you have a fine evening (?)
August 21, 2009 at 21:31
HB. Strikers should strike.
But I am not complaining, just looking for perfection.
August 21, 2009 at 21:36
I’ll take eight goals from midfield and defense any day. If they can do that all season, i don’t care if the strikers never score again
August 21, 2009 at 21:38
To me this formation is utterly confusing. Sometimes it looks like 4-3-2-1. And then in attack it looks like an ordinary 4-3-3. I like it. As the opposition our just baffled as to who to mark, as attackers come in from every angle.
August 21, 2009 at 21:45
Pompey will play defensively, so we need to carve them up early from quick passing or from a set piece. Would like to see Eboue in this game and to seeRamsey play a part. My line up:
————-Al————-
–Eboue—Gallas—Verm—Clichy—-
–Cesc(Rmsey)—Song—-dennilson(traore)—-
–Bendt(Jack)—-Arsh(Eddy)—-VP(Diaby)
August 21, 2009 at 22:09
From a Pompey blog:
Like most Pompey fans, I’m more interested in who is going to buy the club rather than the formality that should be a Gooner victory tomorrow. This is one game I just want to get out of the way because they could tear us apart going on early season form.
The Gunners have scored 8 goals in two games whereas we have scored none, although the two goals we have conceded can be considered to be very unlucky.
The only real hope we have in this match is if Mokoena, Basinas and Mullins rough up the Arsenal midfield so much that their performances are affected. Our defence is also going to have to be pretty much perfect and we’ll have to take the one or two chances that we’re going to get if we can even fathom an unlikely victory.
Set-pieces are going to be extremely crucial for us so it’s imperative that Niko Kranjcar gets them spot on because I can’t see how else we’re going to cause the Arsenal defence any real problems otherwise.
With Burnley beating Manchester United on Wednesday you never know what might happen but you would have to be a very brave man to bet on us tomorrow. I just want to see a gutsy performance and as little goals scored against us as possible.
August 21, 2009 at 22:10
At least we are already scaring the opposition…
August 21, 2009 at 22:16
What are your predictions then lads?
I’m going for a 4-0….
Arshavin
Arshavin
Eduardo
Bendtner the scorers
August 21, 2009 at 22:17
True Samir. But I just hope that we don’t approach the game with that kind of attitude. We will need to treat this game seriously. And work just as hard as we have in the last two games
August 21, 2009 at 22:22
Why should we change a winning Team? We need to be consistent and to do this we need to change the Team only if a player is injured or loses form.
August 21, 2009 at 22:25
I agree el tel. and fatigue isn’t really going to be an issue at this stage of the season. We should just go with what’s working
August 21, 2009 at 22:31
The thing is if we don’t rotate someone might get injured through that.. It’s a hard decision to make but that’s why we got Wenger there
In Wenger we trust
August 21, 2009 at 22:42
el tel
fabregas worked like a madman on tuesday. i want him fit for man u doing the same, he should be rested in one of the games, and we can win tomorrow without him
August 21, 2009 at 22:45
samir
6 – 0
arsh
fabs
rvp pen
verminator
bendtner
fabs
August 21, 2009 at 22:49
Incesc. If we’re going to rest Cesc, it should be against Celtic where we already have a two goal cushion. We need to pick up three points tomorrow at all costs, therefore we should maximise the chances by fielding our best players. Sure we don’t want him injured, but the only reason we don’t want him injured, is so he can play games for us.
If Wenger suspected that Cesc was not up to playing, there’s no way he would risk it. We need all the points tomorrow
August 21, 2009 at 22:54
I just thought he looked fucked at the end of the celtic game, but wenger absolutely rinsed vieira when he was captain just because he knew having him on the pitch gave the rest of the team an extra 10 percent. So maybe he will do the same with fabs. I guess we all know fabregas will be leaving one day so why not wear him out.
It was great to see how much fabs wanted every ball against celtic, and the whole team was the same. Have they finally realised after watching Barce last year that you have to work your arse off as well as be skilfull. No wonder wenger sold ade…
August 21, 2009 at 22:58
Typical night
prawn cocktail
pint
rogan
pint
madras hot bombay
pint
pint
pint
pint
pint
pint
argue about the bill!!
pint (drive home) joke!
back on Le Grove
result!!
August 21, 2009 at 23:01
I just don’t think this rotat for the sake of it thing works. Fat Frank works his bollocks off every week and he never seems to get a rest.
They play football a couple of times per week and do little else but train. Why should they be rested?
We need to build up an head of steam not take chances.
Cesc or one of our big players will probably get sent off tomorrow anyway as usually happens before we play the Scummers
August 21, 2009 at 23:01
Incesc. Yeah i’m not surprised he looked fucked. He was clearly targeted for a kicking that night. But he’s young and is used to playing a lot of games. If he’s physically up to it, Wenger will play him. Hopefully we will have a decent lead at half time and then we will have the chance to make some subs and give some people a rest so they’re fresh for Celtic and particularly Man Utd.
But yes it is great to see them working hard and getting physical. Last season, i was not confident in the build up to our games against the top four sides. But this season, I am genuinely confident that we can beat Man Utd.
August 21, 2009 at 23:03
el tel. Ain’t that the truth.
August 21, 2009 at 23:03
If Cesc is knackered then let him wear the Portsmouth boys down for an hour by getting them on the chase then send on some one like Theo to rip them to pieces.
August 21, 2009 at 23:04
Honest Bill
what bit mate the sending off bit?
August 21, 2009 at 23:05
Or let Ramsey rip into them
August 21, 2009 at 23:06
reggie
work pint
Pint
pint
mousakka with the misses
pub pint
pint
pint
pint
double jd and coke
pint pint
le grove
August 21, 2009 at 23:07
when you spell pint out that many times it stops making sense.
its reads more like pinte
August 21, 2009 at 23:09
Yeah el tel, Any and all measures to make sure that Man Utd get a slight advantage will be taken
August 21, 2009 at 23:10
I’m pretty sure Walcott is injured.
August 21, 2009 at 23:11
“Fat Frank works his bollocks off every week and he always seems to get a fat”
honest bill (a your name is an oxymoron)
i agree about frank but cesc did a lot of work for denilson on tuesday. Lampard has ballack and all them cunts. When rosicky is back fabs will prosper…
August 21, 2009 at 23:11
incesc mine looks like print!!
August 21, 2009 at 23:12
WWWTTTFFF???
Carlos Vela has been ruled out for a month with an ankle injury.
The Mexican forward did not play for Arsenal in pre-season after fulfilling international commitments early in the summer.
He last played on August 12, coming off the bench to help his country defeat the United States in a vital World Cup qualifier. But Vela returned to England with an injury and is not expected to be fit until September.
“Carlos Vela has an ankle injury,” confirmed Wenger at his pre-match press conference.
“He was injected [on international duty] in Mexico and came back injured. That’s one of the problems you have with international football.
“To be completely cured he will need one month.”
August 21, 2009 at 23:12
Whats wrong with theo HB?
August 21, 2009 at 23:13
“Defensively, number-wise, maybe we could still do with one.”
But it seems as though Wenger is not the only manager in this particular boat.
When asked exactly which position he wanted to strengthen Wenger said: “I must confess one thing.
“I’ve spoken to 10 managers and all 10 are looking for centre-backs or defensive midfielders.
“It looks like the offensive players are the most-paid but at the end of the day, in the modern day, all the managers I speak to ask me the same thing.
“‘Do you know a player somewhere?’”
August 21, 2009 at 23:16
Theo’s got a back problem…
August 21, 2009 at 23:16
Looks like I am scaring people off as usual.
I can’t wait to get to the ground in the morning. I will probably be one of the first Stewards to arrive there and I will get some photos of the stadium when empty.
I am working tonight and then I will have to be at the stadium about 12.15 tomorrow. I will get there at about 11 though before the chaos.
I feel a buzz about going there like I used to in the Highbury years, I hope this means something as like most people I know, I always think I have an influence on the results.
I will ride the bike there on the same route as I always take and get my progtamme from the old grey haired guy at the bottom of the stairs near the Armoury. That old guy was lucky at Highbury (outside the Main Entrance) but I don’t get a programme at the Grove untill I am inside anymore. This will change as from tomorrow as I need to do my bit for the Club. Hopefully i will be able to grab a Gooner too but usually I am a bit early and have to ask others if they get a chance to grab one for me.
If any of you have superstitions and believe they help the Club then please stick to them.
Come on you Gunners. Lets do IT
August 21, 2009 at 23:17
fack me i got put in moderation lol
geoff has sseeriously been struck down with pmt recently
August 21, 2009 at 23:20
el tel how long have you been a steward mate!!
August 21, 2009 at 23:21
Honest Bill
Through the Wenger years this has happened very often just before we play those cheating bastards and its usually a big player. IMO its a big advantage.
August 21, 2009 at 23:21
el tel are you really a steward?
August 21, 2009 at 23:23
fuck this
moderated on le-grove
its like being thrown out of my favourite pub
August 21, 2009 at 23:24
Hi Reggie
I got a 15 year award form Gazidis at the end of last season. I fucking hate the job but I love the fact that I see most of our games if not involved in the political trivia that The Arsenal get us to do.
They do look after their staff which is great but the shit we get because of the daft rules is annoying.
There are many rookies since we have moved and most are pretty useless to be honest.
August 21, 2009 at 23:25
moderation?
August 21, 2009 at 23:26
moderation?
geoff and pedro are gayboys
August 21, 2009 at 23:28
Reason why i asked was one of my mates worked there as a steward when we was at highbury tim simoenette was his name wondered if he was still there?
August 21, 2009 at 23:29
Reggie
I started going to Highbury as a boy from 1970 till today. My dad used to take me my 2 Brothers and a couple of mates back then plus other Members of the family. We were on the North Bank in those days.
Sadly I have 2 adult Sons both Gooners and have only been to 2 games with them. The cost is ridiculous and I understand how most feel when things are not going well.
I am a third generation Arsenal fan and want my boys to carry on from this.
I live in hope.
August 21, 2009 at 23:31
I only know first names mate and I knew a Tim from when I was on the Clock end track. I think this Tim works full time for the Club now.
August 21, 2009 at 23:32
Thats some heritage el tel makes you feel proud to be a gooner!!
August 21, 2009 at 23:33
I predict a 4-1 win tomorrow. I never call a clean sheet for us since Almunia has been in goal.
August 21, 2009 at 23:34
How old would you say he is el tel about 45-50!!
August 21, 2009 at 23:35
Reggie
Most die hard Gooners have this heritage and I think other Clubs hate us for this more than anything else.
I am not saying they are better fans than a new supporter just that we have a strong History at the Arsenal.
Hows about you buddy?
August 21, 2009 at 23:37
Good shout Reggie
48 this year. I remember my first away game was at the Spuds away. we got beat 2-1 and Jimmy Greedy (Greaves) scored for them.
August 21, 2009 at 23:42
Got to go do some work now. Catch up later.
August 21, 2009 at 23:42
Same as you really me old man took me as a boy, older brother is a gooner as well, both seasoned north bankers: first game i went to was against southampton a 3-0 loss which was in 1966 i think
again same as you two sons both ardent gooners and you are right once a gooner always a gooner!
August 22, 2009 at 00:42
So Mexico fucked up Vela, now we’re without him for another month, and England fucked up Theo, we won’t have him back until after the internationals, fucking annoying!
August 22, 2009 at 00:47
A, What a surprise
August 22, 2009 at 00:50
thats not good news
poor Vela
August 22, 2009 at 01:03
If it hadn’t been for Mexico, then I firmly believe that Vela would be at a similar stage in his development with us as Theo was at the start of last season, but just playing for them has held him back massively, and now their injecting him so he can play silly little internationals, fucking him over for a good while for us, bit of a piss take!
England too having Theo playing u21 and for the full team, certainly not gonna be letting that happen with Wilshere, Gibbs, Lansbury, JET, Murphy, Bartley, Ayling!
August 22, 2009 at 01:26
you cant stop players playing for there country A!
any manager gets in a world of shit for doing that …
its ok if the player retires from football as jamie C did for liverpool . but i do agree injections are taking it to another level , no player should be asked to play thru the pain barrier .. at that point the player himself should speak up ..
not arsene / the manager .
August 22, 2009 at 01:50
Another positive piece.
August 22, 2009 at 02:14
1st of all I want to say well done England, too good for us, far too good infact.
Now to more pressing matters. Go Go Gunners, lets kept the momentum going, onwards & upwards.
Now judging from a good many of the comments on here so far, the drinks ban announced concerning a cleansing ale or 6 on your way to THOF has been greeted with much distain, well I feel for all beer drinking Gooners, so I hope its not too long before you all get back to the good ol’days again
http://www.constitutioncenter.org/timeline/flash/assets/asset_upload_file998_12215.jpg
A message to those sterile minds running The Arsenal, as anyone will tell you, who loves the taste of an ice cold, frothy ale…….
http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/history/e1930/ProhibitionRepealPoster.jpg
August 22, 2009 at 05:47
How is this website so popular?
I’m Trash. Gutter trash.
I’m glad there’s no drinking now because that way I won’t get attacked when I dress up in my mums clothes.
Sorry to share that with you but I do have gay issues. And I live in a caravan.
August 22, 2009 at 06:56
So, have we signed anyone?
August 22, 2009 at 07:26
Yea,apparently a new tea lady.
I am getting a tad annoyed and frustrated,that with ten days to go we haven’t bought at least the minumum of one defender.
We could win the league no doubt in my mind,but as with the past few seasons,we are reliant on players remaining fit and the squad is just not big enough with quality.
Nasri,Rosicky,and Fabianski are already out for at least two months,vela, who knows,Theo was out for days,now weeks,Djorou is not fit and Diaby is injury prone, and remember eduardo has to be eased in very slowly.
it’s a huge risk by Wenger to rely on this squad,but it would be partly resolved if he played Ramsey and Wilshere a bit more from now.
August 22, 2009 at 08:15
nice edit there Geoff/Pedro
August 22, 2009 at 08:17
Johnno I really think you need help my pikey friend, I would prefer you told your cross dressing problems to a gay site though, we frown upon that kind of stuff here on Le Grove, we are a hetrosexual site, sorry to disappoint you.
August 22, 2009 at 08:17
Morning Suga3, that’s what happens to pricks like that, they get outed!
August 22, 2009 at 08:22
So are we signing Taylor then? anybody knows something?
August 22, 2009 at 08:34
morning, Geoff, good man
you made a very good point earlier – stadium has been ‘in the hood’ since 1913, which is (well, most of the cases) longer than anyone lives there…
if you can’t live with a few louder days every now and then, then you can move somewhere else – I’m pretty sure properties in North London still fetch handsome fees…
plus, it’s not like it is middle of the night or early morning, is it?
anyway, I’ll be off to London to leave my car at my mate’s and head to the Grove – anyone up for a few beers?
August 22, 2009 at 08:36
in a few hours, of course
August 22, 2009 at 08:38
Suga3 there’s a bunch of Grovers meeting up today.
August 22, 2009 at 08:38
is it at S+B or somewhere else?
August 22, 2009 at 08:44
Yes it’s at the S&B
August 22, 2009 at 08:48
Evening Geoff
Nice editing x 2, I wasn’t going to reply to that stick puller coz it might have made him feel noticed.
August 22, 2009 at 08:49
cheers
August 22, 2009 at 08:50
Todays game may be the type that Pompy park the semi trailer, but 4-3-3 may be just the tonic for 4-0.
August 22, 2009 at 08:54
Morning Gnarley, yes I agree, they come on as Trojan horses, I bet he was masturbating after that, he won’t be now the stupid cunt.
My post talks a big ‘un today, I expect nothing less than a tonking.
August 22, 2009 at 08:55
New post.
August 22, 2009 at 08:56
Morning all.
So whats up with Theo then? DDM has sources saying he’s not injured.
Is Wenger so fucked off with him for not saying he got injured against Valencia, and for Englan fpr selecting him that he’s keeping him out until after the next round of internatinals?