Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen is taking the Henry incident up with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and calling on him to arrange a replay of the game.
Brian mate, football and the World Cup is not run by you or the French President, it’s run by FIFA, the rules of football say the referees word is final, that’s what makes football, football, there are no appeals, England didn’t get one in 1986, Germany didn’t get one in ‘66 and you aren’t getting one now.
I’m not condoning what happened, Thierry cheated, simple, but as UEFA found out with the Eduardo penalty, if you punished football by video, you would be punishing almost every team in world football every week, every one’s at it, where does it stop?
I think gaining yards at throw-ons is cheating, faking injury is cheating, accepting free kicks and corners when you know they aren’t yours, is cheating, time wasting is cheating, each time a team lost you would have to wait a week whilst a panel went through the game to see who cheated before any points were awarded.
Ireland had two years to qualify for the World cup, not 30 minutes of extra time, it’s over, they’re out, it’s time to move on, if FIFA gave them what they wanted, football as we know it would be finished.
I do believe that bringing in replays like they have in rugby would solve it, it wouldn’t take long, it may even make it more exciting and it would eradicate cheating because they would get caught there and then. Until they do though, we have to live with it.
Mr Ahern (Irish Justice minister), it’s not called soccer, that what the Americans call it, and they got that from the Aussies. We call it football. If you feel really bad about cheating, why don’t you go back and retrospectively punish Tony Cascarino, the wife beating cheat that got into your football teams in 1990 and 1994.
This was in Wikipedia, take a look, it may open your eyes a tad.
However, in contrast to Mick McCarthy and many others who wore the Ireland shirt before visiting the Emerald Isle, Cascarino has openly admitted that he had no right to play for Jack Charlton’s men.
‘I didn’t qualify for Ireland. I was a fraud – a fake Irishman’ he admitted in ‘Full Time – The Secret Life Of Tony Cascarino’.
He was also arrested and bailed in December 2008 for beating up his ex Virginie, just like that other woman beater Stan Collymore, boy Talk Shite know how to recruit don’t they.
So what qualifies you to call Thierry Henry a cheat? And what qualifies Brian Cowen? It’s only cheating when someone does it to you eh?
Time to move on, you’ve been tumbled. Yes it wasn’t fair but that’s life. Let’s just hope this swiftly moves on because it’s getting out of hand and for some reason it seems to be Arsenal’s Thierry Henry, not Barcelona’s, and now Liam Brady has had a pop it seems that the love affair with Arsenal is now over, and thats a shame, I was looking forward to him coming back as manager.
But being lectured by a woman beater get me, blokes who hit women are cowards, Collymore and Cascarino are two of the worst examples of humankind out there and one of them is lecturing the great Thierry Henry.
I don’t remember the Maradona handball causing so much revulsion. Then he didn’t play for Arsenal, did he?
Tomorrow we play Sunderland, I’m looking forward to it, it should show us if we have the squad to challenge, all the ingredients are there, we lose key players, we play away up north in the cold and rain against a big team and finally it’s international week.
That’s a perfect storm, don’t you think?
Have a great day Grovers, one more day to go and we can watch the Arsenal again!
P.S. If anyone has spares in club level for stoke, I know a man who wants them! All other spares welcome! Oh and check out this video for a Friday laugh, many thank Pat!
Le Grove is now smart phone compatible!
Pedro
Geoff
November 20, 2009 at 09:09
Balls!
November 20, 2009 at 09:09
Booom ……..
At last, we have a the real deal starting tomorrow…Cant wait for the match…
Get Ready People
November 20, 2009 at 09:09
November 20, 2009 at 09:09
shite
November 20, 2009 at 09:09
Well played TAIG.
November 20, 2009 at 09:10
Some consistency
November 20, 2009 at 09:10
how fucking fast is your connection TAIG Sabheel? i have a broadband and fuck me i’ve never made the top
November 20, 2009 at 09:12
Theres only ever been one Pedro.
Fair post Geoff!! I think We’ll see the 4th & 5th referees used at the WC like in the Europa Cup.
Oh and for the really good news…..Denilson is BACK!!
November 20, 2009 at 09:13
Geoff,
You are Prime Minister grade. Great Speech!
November 20, 2009 at 09:13
Replay is the last thing we need. What if they agreed and, say, Gallas got a bad injury. Can you imagine the legal ramifications.
November 20, 2009 at 09:14
Gunnersmith – I’m at work and my PC is literally about 15 years old!! And I would imagine that our internet connection is fucking terrible!! Honestly, I’ve nearly quit over the conditions I have to work in!! Luck I guess.
November 20, 2009 at 09:14
the whole henry thing is getting so boring!
November 20, 2009 at 09:14
Morning all
Denilson, Fabianski, Traore and Vela are all off the sick list as confirmed by AW – I hope Vela gets a chance now, as well as Eduardo..
November 20, 2009 at 09:15
Ooby – good point that!! We need to minimise the amount of games our guys play in, not maximise them!!
November 20, 2009 at 09:15
I’m Aussie but I still call it football, despite the hate of my fellow Australians.
November 20, 2009 at 09:15
Get in there taig,
Morning All,
I see Theo is being lined up for CF on Tuesday. I reckon he would be great there. and lovely to see that Eddy has committed.
November 20, 2009 at 09:17
gunnersmith..
i am at work ,with a slow PC, with lots of office work in parallel
My connection sucks….its very unstable.
I agree with Tony there, It is all about LUCK
Dont worry gunnersmith, YOUR time will come to consistently be at Top….
November 20, 2009 at 09:19
Good post Geoff,
and i absolutely agree with u on that last para….
” all the ingredients are there, we lose key players, we play away up north in the cold and rain against a big team and finally it’s international week.”
With SO MANY conditions against US,it Definitely is a huge challenge for us to overcome and win,inshallah
Common Arsenal
November 20, 2009 at 09:21
Phil Brown getting humiliated
someone posted this earlier i found it really amusing
November 20, 2009 at 09:22
All the sports news down here is about the handball.
All they need to do is bring in replays, you cant blame TH14 for acting instinctively and doing what he’s trained to do.
November 20, 2009 at 09:23
Cheers Sabheel TAIG ;-}
November 20, 2009 at 09:23
Gunnersmith…what do u do
November 20, 2009 at 09:25
Always appreciate a good rant Geoff, thanks for that.
November 20, 2009 at 09:26
ITS OFFICIAL, ARSENAL IS THE MOST HATED FOOTBALLING TEAM IN THE WORLD… AND I FEEL ON TOP OF THE WORLD BEING A FAN
November 20, 2009 at 09:29
It was nice knowing you germbear14
November 20, 2009 at 09:29
“germcbear14 Says:
November 20, 2009 at 09:26
i just don’t understand how this bollox gets so many hits and comments, are my fellow arsenal fans that fucking retarded ????”
A very well structured argument germcbear14. Well done.
November 20, 2009 at 09:29
AngeAusArsenal Says:
November 20, 2009 at 09:29
“It was nice knowing you germbear14″
Ha ha, cosmic!!
November 20, 2009 at 09:29
A post graduate student Sabheel
November 20, 2009 at 09:30
Germcbear14, perhaps you are the retarded one? Perhaps it’s a little high level for you?
November 20, 2009 at 09:30
Ha! TA one of my best, what a dickhead.
November 20, 2009 at 09:30
Can’t wait for real football and leave all this shite behind us.
November 20, 2009 at 09:31
What a muppet
November 20, 2009 at 09:32
Nice Geoff!!
November 20, 2009 at 09:33
He wears 3 quarter lengths according to his profile picture… that tells me enough to know his preferences on taste don’t matter.
November 20, 2009 at 09:35
what would life had been if henry had not handball, nothing to blog about boring boring blogging henry’s handball is really a blessing at least we have something to cure the interlull sickness cos it’s really killing me
November 20, 2009 at 09:35
Guys, I’m sorry… but people have been ripping it out of me lately because I’m a little bit tubby and I wear 3/4 lengths to school.
Look, I’m sorry for acting a twat, I’ll leave you in peace.
November 20, 2009 at 09:36
great post…is this hullabaloo all because Henry is a former ARSENAL player? i hate to imagine how it would have been if he was still playing for us…
November 20, 2009 at 09:38
I think germcbear14 may be edward whatisname in disguise
November 20, 2009 at 09:38
A man was in his front yard mowing grass, when his attractive blonde female neighbor, Judy, came out of her house and went straight to the mailbox. She opened it, then slammed it shut and stormed back into the house.
A little later she came out of her house again, went to the mail box, and again opened it and slammed it shut again. Angrily, back into the house she went.
As the man was getting ready to edge the lawn, she came out again, marched to the mail box, opened it and then slammed it closed harder than ever.
Puzzled by her actions the man asked her, “Is something wrong?”
To which she replied, “There certainly is! My stupid computer keeps saying, YOU’VE GOT MAIL
November 20, 2009 at 09:38
Oh, and by the way… Le Grove is amazing and in retrospect, Thierry made the correct decision.
Lets be honest, Ireland were going to bomb in the World Cup anyway… it’d be like giving Eric the Eel a place in the Olympic swimming team… a bit of a waste!
November 20, 2009 at 09:40
Good post. It certainly gets on my tits (man boobs) with the so called experts with their sanctimonious rants. Get over it. It was just a handball that he got away with…its not like he took his fists to a woman is it TC??
As for Germcbear14…. if we didnt defend our heroes TH14 would have been lynched in the market square in Dublin by now.
November 20, 2009 at 09:41
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz boring about Henry, we need to remind twats like Brazil that henry don’t play for us anymore, stop mentioning us he plays for barca you cock
Blame the powers that be who should bring in video t to stop all this crap, it wont slow the game down it takes second’s
November 20, 2009 at 09:42
I think the English invented the term soccer as a nickname to distinguish it from Rugby Football. Doesnt it have something to do with the word “Association”? However Rugby Football was shortened in use to Rugby so football became the common term for our game again.. Any nations who still have the conflict of names still refer to Football as Soccer. The inference of course being that football/soccer is not their primary sport. So we invented term soccer – it’s soccer am isnt it.. Is it a big deal, not really imo. Not a fan of Gailic Football but Hurling is fucking mental, brilliant game.
November 20, 2009 at 09:42
the reaction to thierry has been a disgrace, from politicians, media and that cunt myles palmer
i was down the pub the other night……..
November 20, 2009 at 09:46
morning all, the henry thing has been done to death now and is getting more and more ridiculous every hour.
November 20, 2009 at 09:47
i completely agree with ur post. how many players would not have done that to give their teams a place in the world cup? it was a handball. he also accepted. doesnt make it right but its already done. remember him talking about being denied an FA cup coz of the same?
November 20, 2009 at 09:47
Yeah Ooby english named it Association football so the term ’soc’ turned over time into soccer
November 20, 2009 at 09:49
can someone tell me how the placenta is working on RvP?
November 20, 2009 at 09:52
A man is at DMV.
[DMV Worker] Name, please?
[Man] Abdul Khan.
[DMV Worker] S*x?
[Man] Yes. Three to five times a week.
[DMV Worker] No, no… I mean, male or female?
[Man] Both male and female. And, sometimes with camel.
[DMV Worker] Holy cow!
[Man] Yes, I did one time with a cow, too.
[DMV Worker] But isn ´ t that hostile?
[Man] Horse style, doggy style, any style!
[DMV Worker] Oh dear!
)
[Man] No, no! ….. No Deer…….. Deer run too fast!
November 20, 2009 at 09:52
Just a quick look at what Arsenal has done (with Wenger) during each month period combined:
Total Results during the month of August:
62 42 10 10 131-49
September:
85 52 23 10 167-72
October:
78 45 21 12 159-76
November:
87 43 17 27 146-109
December:
90 46 28 16 150-92
January:
83 51 24 8 162-65
February:
74 36 21 17 116-74
March:
77 49 16 12 130-50
April:
79 48 20 11 156-64
May:
48 27 9 12 88-50
And finally, our stats against Sunderland (all time)
135 games played
51 games won
36 games drawn
48 games lost
(It’s surprisingly close isn’t it….)
November 20, 2009 at 09:54
I’m so disappointed with Henry.
As the years have gone by his performances have been getting worse and what happened last night is the final straw.
I’m getting a Dyson tomorrow.
November 20, 2009 at 09:55
November 20, 2009 at 09:56
eboue seems to be adding to friday joke day
“We have a lot of youngsters, so a player like me has to be ready at all times to use his experience and set an example.”
the headline to the article gave me chills too.
Emmanuel Eboue ready to fill in the gaps as injury crisis rocks Arsenal
just stick to RB please.
November 20, 2009 at 09:57
Brian:
Neigh
November 20, 2009 at 09:57
A boy gets home from school at 7pm
“Where have you been?” Says his Dad
“At Julias house” Says the boy
“What have you been doing?”
“Revising”
After picking up a snack from the Kitchen table the boy says “Mmmm – These fishcakes are lovely!”
“Wash your hands son” Says the Dad “Those are fuckin’ donuts!”
November 20, 2009 at 09:58
TH14 were are you
November 20, 2009 at 09:58
gunnersmith…PG in what?
November 20, 2009 at 09:58
TAIG… top stuff mate!!
November 20, 2009 at 09:59
TAIG – topical and funny.
November 20, 2009 at 09:59
morning y’all
top post, agreed 100%
Pedro, Geoff – I am yellow carding myself in advance:
germsbear14
fuck off, pencil dick, site gets so many hits, ‘cuz it’s da shiznit
November 20, 2009 at 10:00
Mccarthy and harry bassett were ok on ssn this morning. fairly honest. collymoron and cascarino are cunts
November 20, 2009 at 10:01
test
November 20, 2009 at 10:03
How do you get a granny to shout “Cunt!”?
Get another one to shout “Bingo”.
November 20, 2009 at 10:07
Casarino is a cheater? Didnt he get Virgini pregnant while he was still married to his 2nd wife? If that isnt cheating then i dont know what is.
November 20, 2009 at 10:08
Stevie Wonder is playing his first gig in Tokyo and the place is
absolutely packed to the rafters.
In a bid to break the ice with his new audience he asks if
Anyone would like him to play a request.
A little old Japanese man jumps out of his seat in the first row
And shouts at the top of his voice “Play a Jazz chord ! Play a jazz
chord .
Amazed that this guy knows about Stevie’s varied career, the
Blind impresario starts to play an E minor scale and then goes into a
difficult jazz melody for about 10 minutes. When he finishes the
whole place goes wild.
The little old man jumps up again and shouts “No, no, play a Jazz
chord, play a Jazz chord”.
A bit pissed off by this, Stevie, being the professional that he
is, dives straight into a jazz improvisation with his band around
the B flat minor chord and really tears the place apart. The crowd goes
wild with this impromptu show of his technical expertise.
The little old man jumps up again. “No, no. Play a Jazz chord, play
A jazz chord”.
Well and truly pissed off that this little guy doesn’t seem to
appreciate his playing ability Stevie says to him from the stage
“OK smart ass. You get up here and do it !”
The little old man climbs up onto the stage, takes hold of the
Mike and starts to sing . ” A jazz chord to say I ruv you .”
November 20, 2009 at 10:11
hahaha top one Nick!
Keep em coming
November 20, 2009 at 10:11
ray great work – to compare your stats
month pld pts pts/game
Aug: 62 136 2.19
Jan: 83 177 2.13
March: 77 163 2.12
Sep: 85 179 2.11
April: 79 164 2.08
Oct: 78 156 2.00
May: 48 90 1.88
Dec: 90 166 1.84
Feb: 74 129 1.74
Nov: 87 146 1.68
i realise some of the games would be cup games but it makes the comparison simpler to award the points as if it was league.
surprised january is so good. warped by easy early FA cup ties?
November 20, 2009 at 10:14
Chippy wasn’t having a pop at titi…, he said that he didnt blame him. The tabloids have simply twisted it.
What he said.
‘I wouldn’t blame Thierry Henry for what went on. I would maybe look at what happened three months before and the fact that these seedings for the play-offs were made to favour the bigger teams. I would ask why that went on’.
November 20, 2009 at 10:15
Yes Mike, January does have some easy F.A Cup ties in there, but my worries is that we’re not doing well in November and December, hopefully we will make those stats better this season, right?….
November 20, 2009 at 10:16
!st wife that is.
November 20, 2009 at 10:17
we do have 2 wins out of 2 this november and a goaldifference of 8-2!
Good start…
November 20, 2009 at 10:19
Haven’t the Irish government cheated us all in the EU with all the fucking money theyve had from us !
November 20, 2009 at 10:19
yeah i think we’ll sort it out this season. it amazes me that a simple tweak in the formation has suddenly given us so much more options and depth.
we had more players last season but seemed short if one or two guys were missing
November 20, 2009 at 10:20
An ingenious example of speech and politics occurred recently in the United Nations Assembly and made the
world community smile. A representative from Israel began: “Before beginning my talk I want to tell you something about Moses. When he struck the rock and it brought forth water, he thought, ‘What a
good opportunity to have a bath! He removed his clothes, put them aside on the rock and entered the water. When he got out and wanted to dress, his clothes had vanished. A Palestinian had stolen them.”
The Palestinian representative jumped up furiously and shouted, “What are you talking about? The Palestinians weren’t there then.” The Israeli representative smiled and said – “And now that we have made that clear, I will begin my speech.”
> >
November 20, 2009 at 10:20
The Scots need to stop picking on Arsenal (and ex-Arsenal) playrs and start up their game instead!
Maybe the Scots were the better team in the 2nd leg but France were by far the batter team in the 1st leg, so justice was done!
Henry is still “The Master”, no matter what!
November 20, 2009 at 10:21
A rematch wont do any harm. An exception can be made and if it has not been done in the future doesnt mean that it cant be done now. There is always a first time mate.
BTW Sabeel, r u indian. Nice to c a fellow gooner who is an indian. Visit our portal sometime..
November 20, 2009 at 10:22
sorry i ment the Irish….lol
The Scots were picking on Eduardo…
November 20, 2009 at 10:23
Irish and Scots, they’re all the same to me anyways…lol
November 20, 2009 at 10:24
Well as far as i am concerned this such things happen in football,its like you are fighting somebody real fight and you now complain that it bite!what did you expect to play with you or what,biten is part of fighting,and in footbal you can anythings and get away with it if the ref or lines man does not see you,in football of today so many things happen expecialy in EPL we saw so many things you called cheat but the player got away with it,even ref saw many of those cheat but they ignore it in other not to cause chaos,please football lover advise FAI to wait for next time.it has happen it will not repeat next time.
November 20, 2009 at 10:26
When did Ireland or Scotland last produce a Top WorldClass player?
Robbie Keane maybe….lol
November 20, 2009 at 10:26
Ray – Ooops
November 20, 2009 at 10:26
A flat-chested young lady went to Dr.. Smith about enlarging her breasts.
Dr Smith advised her ‘Every day after your shower, rub your chest and say,’Scooby doobie doobies, I want bigger b00bies!’ She did this faithfully for several months! To her utter amazement she grew terrific D-cup boobs!
One morning she was running late, got on the bus, and in a panic realized she had forgotten her morning ritual. Frightened she might lose her lovely boobs if she didn’t recite
the little rhyme, she stood right there in the middle aisle of the bus, closed her eyes and said, ‘Scooby doobie doobies, I want bigger b00bies. A guy sitting nearby looked at her and asked ‘Oh! Are you a patient of Dr. Smith’s?’
‘Yes I am… How did you know?
He winked and whispered, ‘ Hickory dickory dock…’
November 20, 2009 at 10:27
Mayank, there is something very wrong with replaying a game because a few noses were put out of joint.
Where would it stop?
A game being replayed because a goal was offside?
It would be a farce…
Edmond, you can blog again… one sign of you kicking off and you’ll get a lifetime ban.
November 20, 2009 at 10:27
I think this is the best article I’ve read on the subject.
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Yes, henry cheated, and eduardo cheated, but so did all the others. I think if we want to turn this into a real conversation we cant be making excuses for the players affiliated to arsenal, but simply making the points on the hypocrisy.
One thing that really disgusts me though is the way I heard that radio station twice yesterday in my car, 2 different programs for about 20 minutes each, and 2 different hosts wanted to portion some of the blame for what henry did on arsene wenger. They are shameless in their attacks on arsenal.
Henry wasnt an angel at arsenal, but he never outright cheated like that from what I can remember. Arsene on the other hand actually got a match replayed because of the way we won a particular match. The man is pure class. Hes the only manager of a big team that I know of to actually openly talk about one of his own players diving (eboue, CL final) and yet they are willing to claim that wenger didnt direct him well enough as a young man, and that’s why he’s willing to cheat now! It’s disgusting.
Henry changed a bit imo when his marriage broke down. You could see a difference in his attitude in his last season or so with us, and I think he has now taken that spanish mentality of “if I dive and the ref gives the pen, then its the ref’s fault and not mine” – (explained to me by Guillem Balague
November 20, 2009 at 10:29
TheGroverFormelyKnownAsTH14untilSomeoneStoleMyUsername…
nice name, very very catchy mate! wont be long before someone’s had that one as well!!
November 20, 2009 at 10:31
Nick,
Cant believe you pulled out the “Jazz Chord” joke. Was hoping i wouldnt have to hear that again!
Flying to Dublin in the morning for a lash up…
Sooooo tempted to wear my Henry 03/04 shirt!
November 20, 2009 at 10:33
Thanks ATom
The absolute best Little Johnnie joke
Little Johnnie’s neighbour had a baby.
Unfortunately, the baby was born without ears.
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital, Johnnie’s family was invited over to see the baby.
Before they left their house, Little Johnnie’s dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears.
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the baby’s missing ears or even said the word ears, he would get the smacking of his life when they came back home.
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely.
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said, “What a beautiful baby.”
The mother said, “Why, thank you, Little Johnnie.
Johnnie said, “He has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands, a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes. Can he see?”
“Yes”, the mother replied, “we are so thankful; the Doctor said he will have 20/20 vision.”
“That’s great”, said Little Johnnie,”coz he’d be fuckd if he needed glasses”.
November 20, 2009 at 10:33
nick, jazz chord is the greatest joke ever to be told!!
cant believe you bin-dipped it off me
November 20, 2009 at 10:34
Do it for Henry Gambon
November 20, 2009 at 10:34
Everybody cheats, one time or another, why Henry didn’t cheat at all when he was at the top of his game was simply cause he didn’t need to do it, the opponents couldn’t catch him anyway.
Now he’s a bit older and slower (not by much though) and even he has to cheat sometimes, but no one really plans for that, it just happens sometimes, for everyone at one point, that’s a fact!
And there are many ways to cheat in football, not just by diving…(just look at Sir Alex Ferguson)
November 20, 2009 at 10:35
MY PRIVATE PART DIED
An old man, Mr. Wallace, was living in a nursing home.
One day he appeared to be very sad and depressed.
Nurse Tracy asked him if there was anything wrong,
‘Yes, Nurse Tracy,’ said Mr. Wallace.
‘My Private Part died today, and I am very sad.’
Knowing her patients were a little forgetful and sometimes a little crazy,
she replied, ‘Oh, I’m so sorry, Mr. Wallace. Please accept my condolences.’
The following day, Mr. Wallace was walking down the hall with his Private Part
hanging out of his pajamas.
He met Nurse Tracy. ‘Mr. Wallace,’ she said,
‘You shouldn’t be walking down the hall like that.
Please put your Private Part back inside your pajamas.’
‘But, Nurse Tracy I can’t,’ replied Mr. Wallace.
‘I told you yesterday that my Private Part died.
‘Yes,’ said Nurse Tracy, ‘you did tell me that,
but why is it hanging out of your pajamas?’
‘Well,’ he replied, ‘Today is the viewing.’
November 20, 2009 at 10:35
Edmond of Dantes is let loose again ha ha ha ha Pedro
November 20, 2009 at 10:36
i cheated last saturday in my leage game when tackled a bloke and it should have been a corner but we got a goal kick and i didnt own up!!
im going to hell
November 20, 2009 at 10:38
GS, he e-mailed in and said he’d be good… Jesus is well and truly part of my life these days… it says something in the bible about letting bloggers back on who’ve repented.
TAIG, I hope you’ve written to your local FA offering a replay!
November 20, 2009 at 10:38
How do you know when you are getting old?
A: When you start having dry dreams and wet farts.
November 20, 2009 at 10:39
Only way to stop any cheating whatsoever would be to have no rules at all, that way you couldn’t cheat them…
In some strange way i don’t think that would make the game any better…would it?
November 20, 2009 at 10:43
raygooner… i dunno… watching vermaelen flying kick drogba in the face might be quite good
November 20, 2009 at 10:44
Never have I been so proud of a failure…
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8369334.stm
November 20, 2009 at 10:46
vermaelen may give drogba a kicking but i don’t fancy his back up of arshavin, theo and nasri vs ballack, terry and mikel if it gets over physical
November 20, 2009 at 10:49
our players would be too quick to get caught! run in quick kick in the bollocks then out again before they know who did it! i bet RVP can be a vicious bastard when he wants to be as well
November 20, 2009 at 10:50
Pedro.
I am not a political animal but….
why didn’t they give the job to Gordon Brown. He could bankrupt the EU as well and thus bring parity to the UK.
November 20, 2009 at 10:50
We have now played 19 games this season and our top goalscorer is Fábregas with 9 goals…
The highest goalscoring record after the first 19 games is from the 1996/1997 season and it is a bit higher…
Ian Wright scored 18 goals in the first 19 games that season! Amazing!
November 20, 2009 at 10:51
Plz enough of the Henry handball. Lets talk abt Arsenal matters. Was looking at Youtube clips of Diaby & Nani last nite…its amazing how good even avg players can look thanks to slick editing
November 20, 2009 at 10:51
hey Tom, i would have to agree with you on that one…
November 20, 2009 at 10:54
Am…We got “soccer” from the americans???
We call it soccer because our NATIONAL game is foootball or Gaelic as we call it
November 20, 2009 at 10:54
KM… also a bit worrying than you can fit someone’s good bits from 3-4 years into 3 minutes!!
November 20, 2009 at 10:54
Forget Call of Duty or Grand Theft Auto,
This is what its all about
http://www.jeu-de-main.com/
November 20, 2009 at 10:56
Looking back on my “Month by month” stats it’s quite impressive to see we have only lost 8 games during the month of January stretched over a run of 13 seasons(!)
November 20, 2009 at 10:56
i cant wait for the chav game now they’ve got a few injuries to even it up a bit! not to mention im on a 4 day bender at butlins!
November 20, 2009 at 11:00
Human placenta therapist Mariana Kovacevic could be put out of business – despite helping to cure a host of Premier League stars.
Mirror Sport can reveal Serbia’s Minister of Health, Tomica Milosavljevic, has ordered a full investigation into her clinic and whether she has got a medical licence.
Kovacevic’s offices in a Belgrade shopping centre have been visited by Arsenal striker Robin van Persie and Liverpool’s England full-back Glen Johnson this week.
She boasts her bizarre methods of injecting human placenta fluid into the injury speeds up recovery. The claim has sparked interest from all around the world.
But Serbia’s health department now want to nvestigate what qualifications she has and working conditions at the clinic.
Two health department workers were sent to the office yesterday – and left without being able to gain entry. They are now trying to trace Kovacevic.
Locks were put on the office and it appears the clinic has been shut down until the investigation is complete. The department says there is a widespread problem of unlicensed therapists.
Arsenal striker Van Persie has claimed Kovacevic’s methods have already helped him, while Johnson and Liverpool team-mate Fabio Aurelio are both expected to play this weekend.
It is believed human placentas are shipped in from Russia and fluid is then injected and rubbed into the injuries.
November 20, 2009 at 11:03
Mimi @ 10.20 – are u a Jew?? Agree with the comment that Chelsea are a very strong team in terms of physical strength and yes if it came down to a battle of strength rather than skill we could be in trouble,but it’l be interesting to see how cope with that if it happens.
November 20, 2009 at 11:05
Can’t wait for tomorow!
November 20, 2009 at 11:05
What do you call an epileptic in a lettuce patch?
A seizure salad.
November 20, 2009 at 11:07
i think having vermaelen and gallas at the back has toughened our whole team up, song can hold his own physically and fabregas has been around long enough and isnt scared of anyone rosicky and arsh are the same… too old in the tooth to be worried about a battle.
essien, JT and mikel are the only ones who will wanna get “physical” maybe ballack to if he’s fit
November 20, 2009 at 11:07
oh and ivanovic, he looks a good player
November 20, 2009 at 11:09
TH14 that’s hilarious.
November 20, 2009 at 11:10
November 20, 2009 at 11:10
that placenta clinic sounds dodgy
November 20, 2009 at 11:23
Ooooh man I miss this plaer so much….
Will we have ever have another no.7 like him…
November 20, 2009 at 11:26
jack W maybe?
November 20, 2009 at 11:26
Mikel and Alex are big pussies but Ivanovic would frighten ya, weird retarded stare like that guy from prison break
http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Haywire-prison-break-550815_1280_1024.jpg
http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0fAj22p7U825L/610x.jpg
November 20, 2009 at 11:27
Hopefully Jack Wilshere, a player we were linked to Pjanic is doing very well at Lyon, he is a bit like Pires but would not demand a massive transfer fee, would have being an ideal Rosicky replacement.
November 20, 2009 at 11:28
Howzit Guys
Anybody know if Arshavin is inthe team tommorrow?
November 20, 2009 at 11:33
Gambon thats hillarious
November 20, 2009 at 11:35
Gambon please dont try it(wearing Henry’s Shirt)..you might get lynched or something.
November 20, 2009 at 11:35
lol rocky
i think jacks, got everything about him to be the next anyone really! cutting in from the right on his left foot he’ll be banging them in from anywhere in a few years
November 20, 2009 at 11:36
Hope we dnt lose any more players against S’Land and i’v got a feeling that Wenger is going to play Diaby against Chelsea to match upto them in physical strength…..
November 20, 2009 at 11:39
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he gave his blessing for Robin van Persie to travel to Serbia to receive treatment on his injured ankle but revealed that he has reservations about the unusual use of placenta fluid to treat the ligament damage. The Dutch international spent two days receiving special massage therapy from Mariana Kovacevic in her Belgrade clinic after hearing of her methods from compatriot Orlando Engelaar.
Speaking to Arsenal’s official website, Wenger revealed his take on the situation:
“It is true, although I must say I’m a little bit sceptical about it.
“You want to give all your players the maximum potential to recover as quickly as possible. He went there for two days which doesn’t stop him healing.
“If it works it is fantastic, if it doesn’t work it doesn’t do any harm.”
Reports this morning claim that Kovacevic’s clinic has since been found padlocked by Serbian health officials keen on checking the credentials of the forty-something housewife.
November 20, 2009 at 11:41
Arsene Wenger has called for changes in the regulations after France’s World Cup play-off win over the Republic of Ireland this week.
The Arsenal boss has admitted he was horrified at the manner of his fellow countrymen’s victory in midweek as they claimed a place at next summer’s World Cup finals in South Africa thanks to William Gallas’ extra-time goal – which was set-up by a blatant handball from former Gunners captain Thierry Henry.
Wenger claimed France can take no pride in the way the manner of their qualification and has called for FIFA to introduce new regulations and technology to ensure there is not a repeat of a similar incident in the future.
He said: “All the stadium has seen the handball, but the referee hasn’t. This isn’t the French way and football should learn from this.
“We qualified by the back door like Portugal. Our qualification resembled that of Portugal. A bad start, a lack of confidence and we got through with a very uncomfortable feeling.
“The goal we scored was hard to swallow if you were in the opposite camp. We would have preferred to qualify in a different manner.”
Speaking about Henry, Wenger added: “I have spoken to him after the game and he knows it was not correct but it is up to the referee also to stop the play.
“In the end we qualified because of a referee’s mistake, the strength of a wrist and also the clumsiness of the Irish in front of their goal.”
November 20, 2009 at 11:44
Wotcha Munglers, what’s diggin?
November 20, 2009 at 11:44
I don’t see the big deal with calling a Pakistani a paki,,,, Its just the same as calling an Australian an Aussie, a Scotsman a Scot or a Frenchman a Cunt!!!!!!
November 20, 2009 at 11:46
Anyone out there played Assasin’s Creed?
November 20, 2009 at 11:46
“In the end we qualified because of a referee’s mistake, the strength of a wrist and also the clumsiness of the Irish in front of their goal.” This sums it up
The BLAME should be shared!!
November 20, 2009 at 11:49
“…also the clumsiness of the Irish in front of their goal”
AW lays the smackdown.
November 20, 2009 at 11:50
DDM – Fucking luuuuurrrved the 1st one!! Yet to buy the 2nd one but it wont be long!!
November 20, 2009 at 11:50
At the end of the day we should of burried them during the 90 mins, we were all over them, we’ve only our selves to blame. But I do agree with you Mimi we were sloppy in front of goal
November 20, 2009 at 11:51
Or someone from Dublin a Caravan Dwelling Pikie, yes???
November 20, 2009 at 11:52
TAIG – So, a positive recommendation then!
November 20, 2009 at 11:53
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November 20, 2009 at 11:53
Mate, get the 1st one, play that and then get the 2nd one! Fuck me, I wish I could have an Assassin’s Creed marathon like that!! Crazy good!!
November 20, 2009 at 12:00
DDM – not played that but am hooked on Call of Duty – modern warefare 2
it is awesome…..both in game and online modes
November 20, 2009 at 12:00
Does anyone know if arshavin is fit for saturday?
November 20, 2009 at 12:01
Great graphics on assassin’s creed but it’s a boring game.
Modern warfare 2 is the best game out there!! It’s brilliant!!
November 20, 2009 at 12:02
How many countries do you think Le grove is read in?
Sotuh Africa for sure
November 20, 2009 at 12:02
just a note re dermot ahern, football is often referred to in ireland as soccer, as gaelic football is probably the bigger sport. it’s not an american thing.
November 20, 2009 at 12:02
*South
November 20, 2009 at 12:04
Gaelic football is gae !!
been there seen it on numerous occasions…….
November 20, 2009 at 12:04
should be called Gaelic soccer instead
November 20, 2009 at 12:06
Morroco are last in their group (WC and Africa Nations Cup) qualifiers…
This means that Numbchuks wont be heading to the AfCON in Jan…and the draw is later this afternoon.
Wenger can buy him in on the cheap in Jan and if RVP and every one else is fit in Jan we can loan him back to Boardeaux…
just an observation..
November 20, 2009 at 12:06
or Gaylick Sucker?
November 20, 2009 at 12:07
Ha Ha!!!! Roy Keane is a fucking legend!!
November 20, 2009 at 12:07
Cas is wife beater, oh here he comes
he’s wife beater, oh here he comes
November 20, 2009 at 12:08
Wardo – Once I get my COD MW 2 I’ll give you a education online!!
November 20, 2009 at 12:08
taig…..why is roy k a leg ??
November 20, 2009 at 12:13
Henry is my hero and will always be – he did handle the ball but admitted to it. Blame the referee for not spotting it. Good luck arsenal against Sunderland!
November 20, 2009 at 12:14
new super mario on the wii is the dogs bollocks.
November 20, 2009 at 12:15
also regarding ireland having 2 years to qualify, i think really finishing second in the group was quite good in a group with italy, for a country like ireland. Although topping the group was possible, a playoff place was respectable, and it really did come down to that game in Paris. I agree though that politicians should stay well away. none of their business. and a replay would be impossible imo.
November 20, 2009 at 12:16
I liked what Roy Keane said. like the murphy’s I’m not bitter lol
November 20, 2009 at 12:19
Shameful/Shameless
The headline in The Sun screams ‘Brady Blasts ‘Shameful’ Henry’.
You probably don’t need Mediawatch to point out that Liam Brady fails to mention Henry by name at any juncture in The Sun’s article. In fact, the only time Brady mentioned Henry at all by name on Tuesday was when he spoke to BBC Radio Five Live and said: “I wouldn’t blame Thierry Henry for what went on.”
Something’s certainly shameful.
November 20, 2009 at 12:20
freduardo…..i agree with you mate.
2nd place was an achievement when you had Italy in the group.
I also think politicians should keep out of it.
But I do think that the game should be replayed when it is something as bad as this…..Arsenal replayed a game vs Sheffied utd when Overmars scored.
Also, i do not believe an offside, accidental handball etc would warrant a future game to be replayed.
Altho, I think if there was to be a replay, Ireland would get beaten 2/3 – 0.
That night was Irelands chance and I feel gutted for their fans (not Robbie Keane cause he’s not world class – simples as that i’m afraid)
November 20, 2009 at 12:20
Hyperbole Of The Day Part Un
“People talk about Maradona’s Hand of God goal but I’d say that [Henry's goal] was the biggest injustice I’ve ever seen in sport,” said Niall Quinn.
“Maybe I feel it more because I’m Irish…”
Ah, do you think?
November 20, 2009 at 12:22
roy keane chatting sense
what goes around comes around
Keane told the press: “I’ve been amazed at the commotion that’s been going for the last few days,”
“I think we’re on about Henry’s handball – of course he handled it – but I’d focus on why they [Ireland's defenders] didn’t clear it.”
“I’d be more annoyed with my defenders and my goalkeeper than Thierry Henry.”
“How can you let a ball bounce in the six yard box? How can you let Thierry Henry get goalside of you?
“And as the ball bounced in the six yard box I’d be saying ‘where the hell’s my goalkeeper?’“
Keane also emphatically dismissed any notion of the integrity of the game being damaged, claiming instead the FIA should have a look at their own previous indiscretions.
When asked if football had been damaged by an undoubtedly tawdry affair, Keane responded: “No, not one bit.”
“You look over the course of the campaign, Ireland had their chances in the two games. They never took it in the first game, they never performed.”
“I heard a few interviews after the games where the manager was speaking about none of the players got booked. Maybe that was the problem. Maybe they should have got booked in the first game because we stood off France.”
“In the second half we had opportunities to score and we didn’t take it.”
“But the usual FAI reaction – ‘We’ve been robbed!’, ‘the honesty of the game!’”
“There was one of the group games, I’m sure it was against Georgia, where Ireland got a penalty and it was one of the worst decisions I’ve ever seen which changed the whole course of the game.”
“I think Robbie [Keane] scored the penalty and Ireland went on to win it.”
“I don’t remember the FAI saying after the game we should have had a replay.”
“John Delaney? He’s on about the honesty and integrity of the game. I wouldn’t take any notice of that man.”
“People forget the last time Ireland were at the World Cup in 2002. People seem to forget what was going on at that World Cup, and that man’s on about honesty.”
“I was one of the players. He didn’t even have the courtesy to ring me.”
“He got interviewed and all he said was ‘I don’t know where he is, he’s on the island somewhere I think.’”
“I’ve been involved with Ireland since I was 15 years of age, and that man didn’t even have the decency to make a phone call.”
“I think the Irish supporters probably deserve better, I think their manager and most of their players deserve better but I’m not sure the FAI deserve better.”
“What goes around comes around.”
November 20, 2009 at 12:22
November 20, 2009 at 12:23
I like Quinny but, Englands was in the quarter final with a team capable of winning the tournament.
Irelands was in a play off cause they were not good enough to win their group outright vs 3rd or 4th favourite of the competition.
Quninny – bit of a biaised view imo !
November 20, 2009 at 12:23
At least the Irish can wear their Argie shirts again
November 20, 2009 at 12:24
great vid
i wonder if the irish were moaning about that
November 20, 2009 at 12:26
France were shit though. I hope we play them in the WC
November 20, 2009 at 12:26
FFS Henry’s was only in a play-off and he didnt score, Gallas did,while Maradona’s was in a quarter final and if it serves my memory right he scored.
November 20, 2009 at 12:29
Arshavin may be jet laggaed and come on during the second half.
November 20, 2009 at 12:29
mim – that mirrors my comment.
But, also England had a chance of winning it back then.
November 20, 2009 at 12:30
yeah France were shocking. dont know how that muppet Domenech is still in charge. it was funny on wed night, the camera kept panning to unused sub karim benzema
November 20, 2009 at 12:30
Haha Roy Keane talking some sense!!!
November 20, 2009 at 12:31
So Assasin’s Creed I & II and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, any preference as to which platform is best?
November 20, 2009 at 12:31
re henry not scoring: irrelevant, kanu didnt score vs sheff utd either, it was overmars i think. but Kanu’s fault etc.
November 20, 2009 at 12:34
and whilst it was ‘only’ a playoff, it did make the difference between possibly going through via a penalty shootout, and going out, of the world cup.
November 20, 2009 at 12:36
Goodafternoon Grovers
Yes. Im back. You better believe it!
November 20, 2009 at 12:39
You guys might have been wondering where have I been all this time. Well, I’ve been in some intense therapy. I’ve made some progress with my shrink.
November 20, 2009 at 12:41
DDM – Im a PS3 man through and through! You can do so much more with a PS3 than an Xbox!! But on a game only basis I wouldn’t bet against most claiming that the Xbox is best.
November 20, 2009 at 12:41
That’s the first time i’ve ever agreed with roy keane!
That penalty video is a shambles. robbie keane handles it and then doyle 2 foots the guy and ireland get a pen!
1-0 down after 71mins they were getting nothing from that game until the decision.
November 20, 2009 at 12:41
Mark Gooner…….same as the Scots when they moaned like little girls after the Eduardo incident !!! They dont fucking mind when it goes their way.
November 20, 2009 at 12:42
DDM ps3, all call of dutys are good play them all as well
November 20, 2009 at 12:42
OOOoooommmmmmm.oooooommmmmm.ooooooom1-0 tomorrow.
November 20, 2009 at 12:43
Too much sharing Edmond…
November 20, 2009 at 12:44
Taig ive only ever used my ps3 to play games it does more
November 20, 2009 at 12:45
I feel that my therapist has made quite a break-through with me. So there will not be too much AKB talk anymore. Lets all hope I dont relapse.
November 20, 2009 at 12:45
Edmond hello.
November 20, 2009 at 12:47
Haha, Brian get a life! Funny
Henry who?
Anyone know who all are out for Sunderland?
November 20, 2009 at 12:48
Edmond better shut up already on the therapy stuff or back to time-out you go.
November 20, 2009 at 12:49
Hey Edmond, how is work?
November 20, 2009 at 12:51
Hello Mimi
November 20, 2009 at 12:51
Its Friday and it seems this week we have a resident joker.
November 20, 2009 at 12:51
Edmond you really don’t know when to shut up do you? If you mention therapy, or anyfuckingthing to with the word AKB, you’re in the bin, last chance.
November 20, 2009 at 12:52
Mimi
Thanks for the tip. I’ll keep that in mind
November 20, 2009 at 12:53
inside drop jo for wan
November 20, 2009 at 12:56
Mon Dieu! I’ve only been back at the Grove for minutes and already the knives are out. I promise not to offend anybody. I hope.
November 20, 2009 at 12:56
Edmund – you crack me up !!
The AKB stuff is not the issue from what I’ve read of your comments.
I am pro wenger and argue my point on this blog all the time (except last month as v busy). I disagree with geoff but have never received a yellow or red for that.
I think its the bullshit you write that creases palms !! Most people on here are honest on their background in the sense they do not give too much away cause its the internet but, they dont claim to be Barak Obama’s personal assistant either.
Keep going tho cause its good for a laugh
November 20, 2009 at 12:56
Nick – yeah man! I stream stuff from my PC, put my photo’s on their, get on the tinternet and best of all……I leave in on ‘remote play’, take my PSP out with me and I can control my PS3 and anything that is on on it from my PSP!!
November 20, 2009 at 12:56
Edmond I didnt i warn you?
November 20, 2009 at 12:57
Oops. i mean didnt I warn you?
November 20, 2009 at 12:57
Patrick swayze died, makin it 1-0 to the actors, then michael jackson and stephen gateley put the popstars 2-1 ahead. And now edward woodward has died, that’s the equalizer!!!!
November 20, 2009 at 12:58
LOL nick, your not wrong there mate.
November 20, 2009 at 12:58
taig thats well over my head mate ive only just found out it has a blu ray player
November 20, 2009 at 12:58
Wardo
I would love to continue acting naturally. But its already got me into so much trouble. So from now on, Im going to be a boy scout.
November 20, 2009 at 12:58
DDM
November 20, 2009 at 12:59
DDM – Ha ha, fucking golden!! I used to love the Equalizer!! What a show!! It was even my name when I used to go to Lazer Quest! Fun fucking times!
November 20, 2009 at 12:59
Wardo!!! How you doing dood?
November 20, 2009 at 12:59
Nick – ha ha, what a waste!!
November 20, 2009 at 13:00
Just be yourself Edmund.
If people dont like you then that is the way it is.
Being someone else will not make them like you either.
You may have to face it that most people will think you’re a dipstick till you grow a pair
November 20, 2009 at 13:00
Is that a new thing? why don’t remembr Maradona scored over England?
November 20, 2009 at 13:01
XBox 360 For the win, DDM.. don’t let anyone else tell you anything else.
As for AC, a game that promised a lot, byt fails to deliver in the end. Much like Arsenal over the last 5 years, some pretty stuff but the gameplay is pretty repetitive
November 20, 2009 at 13:01
Mimi
No you did’nt.
November 20, 2009 at 13:02
Wardo what does AKB stand for anyway? I was never good at Acronyms.
November 20, 2009 at 13:02
Quality over quantity everytime chaps
November 20, 2009 at 13:03
hey DDM – i’m good mate.
Yourself ??
You gotta get COD modern warefare esp, if your mates have PS3’s. All my mates were on the online game last night killing each other….it is such a laugh cause you all have bluetooth headsets and can communicate (basically slate each) during the game.
November 20, 2009 at 13:03
As my friend Starsky once said, “Be proud of who and what you are, be yourself, that’s what’s really cool”
November 20, 2009 at 13:03
Taig Fuck it i just like blowing shit up anyway, ive had all the stations and number three is great.
like you say its not just a games console now,
So luddites like me waste the main features
November 20, 2009 at 13:03
Mimi…. it means “Arsene Knows Best”
November 20, 2009 at 13:04
Wardo – the best is when you are online with your mates playing COD or Fifa, you dick em and then there’s just silence as they terminated the connection! That’s when you know you’ve fucked em!!
November 20, 2009 at 13:04
Wardo
Its just that sometimes Im a bit too open about my personal life. But Im working on it.
November 20, 2009 at 13:06
Nick – The best thing I’ve done with my PS3 lately is download Worms!! What a game that is!!
November 20, 2009 at 13:06
mimi and wardo I think its ‘Arsene Knows Brigade’
November 20, 2009 at 13:07
DDM….i got that joke ther other day and thought it was well funny.
Problem is I was left feeling old when I texted alot of my footie mates (they are all around 24yrs old) and had never seen the Equaliser so didn’t ge the joke !!!
I’m only 31…..top joke tho
November 20, 2009 at 13:07
Dante, i told u to shut up about therapy and what not then Geoff came on and told you the same, if that isn’t warning you what is?
November 20, 2009 at 13:08
I have to say the PS3 is a big step up, I can only imagine that in 10 years the PS4/5 will be a complete home entertainment center
November 20, 2009 at 13:08
Taig classic stuff “owe no”
ive been playing mario on the ds my boy got one for his birthday and he aint had a look in
i wish they made mario for the station thats a great game
November 20, 2009 at 13:08
Wardo “Problem is I was left feeling old when I texted alot of my footie mates (they are all around 24yrs old) and had never seen the Equaliser so didn’t ge the joke !!!”
That’s exactly why I haven’t forwarded it to my mates!! I’m 28, they’re about 27, 26 but I know they wont have a clue about it!
November 20, 2009 at 13:09
ex-Irish player, Kenny Cunningham;
November 20, 2009 at 13:09
Mimi
Well, I only mentioned it a few times. In any case, thats history. Im moving along now.
November 20, 2009 at 13:09
Nick – ha ha….’you coward’….
Think I’ll be puchasing a Wii before long to enjoy some of those classics!! Mario Kart is a must!
November 20, 2009 at 13:10
ok, I am in that age bracket and I dont know what you guys are talking about.
November 20, 2009 at 13:10
TAIG……I’m not that good at games. My mates generally beat me.
But every now and then I come up with a long range head shot or 4 in a row and give it to them big time.
Especially my fat friend who has a bad temper problem. I always tell him he got shot cause he’s too fat in the game to run……think he want to punch me after last nights match
I called him a fat plick every time i shot him.. haha
November 20, 2009 at 13:11
Wardo – Class!!
November 20, 2009 at 13:13
goonermichael, i remember thet penlaty, we were wining and fucking reffere made our defeat
November 20, 2009 at 13:13
were all about the same age then im 28 as well feeling fucking old to boot
November 20, 2009 at 13:15
The Single Player story in Modern Warfare 2 is a bit OTT though.I like the level Gulag, lots of gameplay variety (and rescuing Capt Price!!).The free running sequence also felt good although the multiplayer is disappointing
with the absent of dedicated server.I always got high ping resulting in lag!
November 20, 2009 at 13:17
jon “games master” kabira what the fuck is lag
November 20, 2009 at 13:19
TAIG…..your 28 yo !! Makes a big difference from 31 (32 in jan) my friend.
You have your PS3 set up with you PC so that you can access all on your PSP !!!!!
I’ve had my PS3 about 1 year and only just discovered you stream off the internet !!! …..and got caught watching something i shouldn;t by my pregnant fiance…….looking forward to not only ANOTHER DRY weekend but, a very frosty one also.
I cant help but feel i would have got away with it had i had a PSP !!!
November 20, 2009 at 13:21
I play on PC btw. Lag is like a slight of delay so in games like COD is not good because when you shoot the enemy it won’t hit them or worse you teleport making it hard to aim etc
November 20, 2009 at 13:23
Roy Keane talking sense.he’s right…but ofcourse his interview wnt be on any backpage…media want sensational news :/
November 20, 2009 at 13:24
Arsène Wenger claimed “France is embarrassed” over their progress to the World Cup, as the Premier League’s leading managers forcefully criticised the failure to introduce video technology to the game.
The Republic of Ireland’s hopes of a place at next year’s tournament in South Africa were dashed this morning, when Fifa confirmed there would be no replay of the match which was settled by a goal scored after the France striker Thierry Henry handled the ball.
Video of the incident clearly show the ball contacting Henry’s hand twice before he passed it to William Gallas to score the decisive goal. Now both Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson have attacked the absence of video refereeing, indicating that this will not be the last time such controversy arises until a change is made.
Wenger sympathised with Ireland’s cause today and said the outcome was unacceptable in football, telling Arsenal TV: “First of all it’s very sad for Ireland who played a great game and go home bitter and frustrated. You can understand that. Every single manager and fan in the game has experienced that in football.
“The second issue, the more important one, is what can football do to make sure it doesn’t happen? Being at the game I saw the referee give a goal knowing that something was wrong and that makes me really sad. We cannot accept that in our sport and we have to do something about it just for the sense of justice. It is quite embarrassing to see. France is embarrassed. There was quite a healthy reaction in that we didn’t play well but won the game with a goal that wasn’t a goal.
“I have campaigned for a long time that in my mind the referee should keep control of the game but when he wants help in the game he should have that resource available. You can say we cannot sort out all the cases but we have to sort out as many as we can. You cannot accept for the justice and all the consequences to come out of a situation like this that football accepts that a billion people see it, one guy does not see it, and the one guy prevails. It cannot work.”
Ferguson echoed his Arsenal counterpart’s comments, the Manchester United manager saying: “It will never be solved unless the people who run the game change their minds. It is not a matter of going round every player and coach in the world and asking their opinion because you would probably get the same one. We all think, as I do myself, that technology can play a part. It can help referees. But the stance is that they prefer human decision making. Until that changes, there is nothing you can do about it.
“My thoughts were for Trapattoni. He has prepared a team magnificently. It was a fantastic performance by them. He could not have asked for better. Then it was taken away from him. It happens. It has denied a couple of our players [John O'Shea and Darron Gibson] that great experience of playing in a World Cup finals. You can’t get a better experience than that. But two weeks ago, Didier Drogba pulled down Wes Brown [in the build-up to the goal in Manchester United's 1-0 defeat at Chelsea]. There is not the same hullabaloo, which is quite right because this was a major incident.
“Ireland can’t recover. But does the other incident cost Manchester United the league? It could very well. That is how important decision making can be.”
November 20, 2009 at 13:26
Edmund – i know you say you are a little to honest and at first I thought it was all bullsh1t but, I’m starting to believe your story.
I mean, if you were going to lie about anything, the first thing you’d lie about is your fcuking name !! I mean Edmund…..
….or could it all be a double bluff ??? you know like, you had to come up with a posh name so, Edmund came racing to the forefront of the brains imagination.
hahah
November 20, 2009 at 13:26
KM – did you not like Mimi’s little joke from 10:20 ??
how you been also??
November 20, 2009 at 13:32
GUYS!!!!!! WALCOTT IS FIT AND IS IN THE SQUAD FOR THE SUNDERLAND GAME!!!!!!!
THAT IS FIVE PLAYERS OF THE INJURY LIST!!!!! VELA, WALCOTT, DENILSON,FABIANSKI AND TRAORE!!!
lemme dance abit. i know more are to follow like abou
November 20, 2009 at 13:33
Wardo
Finally somebody is beginning to believe me.
November 20, 2009 at 13:35
Wardo – ha ha, just you just need to do a one off physical link from your PS3 & PSP together via a USB cable so that they can identify each other. After that you can choose to connect via your own secure network or via the internet. Simples.
November 20, 2009 at 13:36
Edmund – thats the spirit m8. You need to take a joke on here
Brian – great news !!!
November 20, 2009 at 13:36
When Abou got injured, one of my mates reckoned it was for the best. It felt a bit weird, (him saying that) because never would I want an Arsenal player getting injured. Even Diaby.
November 20, 2009 at 13:39
Wardo
Grovers have been laughing on my account (or at me), I don’t know which. But its all good.
November 20, 2009 at 13:39
lemme catch some breath. bring on sunderland!!!!!
November 20, 2009 at 13:46
Bring on Chelsea next Sunday and after that Arsenal will be at the top of the table.
On that note, I may be at Ashburton Grove for that top-of-the-table clash. If Im lucky enough to get my hands on some tickets that is. Its from a friend of a friend who knows somebody…
November 20, 2009 at 13:51
Wardo
You call me Edmund, which is probably pronounced like Ed-mund. Not very posh. Anyway, on the other hand, Edmond is pronounced as Ed-mon.
So I dare say, “Edmond” is not a bad name at all.
November 20, 2009 at 13:54
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/walcott-back-in-squad-to-face-sunderland?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+arsenal-news+%28News+Feed%29
Yeah!!!!!!!!! Come on!!!
November 20, 2009 at 13:54
bet you dazzle the ladies with “Edmond” m8
November 20, 2009 at 13:55
Diaby for the president.
November 20, 2009 at 13:56
Our injury list:
Djourou
clichy
gibbs(avaible next week)
v persie
diaby(avaible next week)
That’s not a big injury list!!
November 20, 2009 at 13:56
Wardo
…If I had to make it up, which I must stress I did not.
November 20, 2009 at 13:57
theo back, means Arshavin wont be in the squad.
Are Nasri and Rosicky about, why did Nasri not play for France?
November 20, 2009 at 13:57
Roy Keane is my new hero….;
“John Delaney? He’s on about honesty and integrity. I wouldn’t take any notice of that man.
“People forget the last time I was at the World Cup in 2002. People seem to forget what was going on at that World Cup. I was one of the players, he didn’t have the courtesy to ring me. He got interviewed and all he said was ‘I don’t know where he is’.
“I’d been with Ireland since I was 15 years of age and that man didn’t even have the decency to ring me. He could have phoned me, tried the hotel room.
November 20, 2009 at 13:57
For Fanatasy leagues sake tell me is Arshavin in the squad?
November 20, 2009 at 13:58
FFS,Wenger says Diaby could play against Chelsea.Why the heck didnt he play for France against Ireland and get crashed out of the world cup.
November 20, 2009 at 13:58
gambon – I know! I called him legend for that earlier!
November 20, 2009 at 13:58
Arshavin is not injured. So why is he not in the squad?
November 20, 2009 at 13:59
Arsène Wenger says he is “delighted” with his most recent addition to Emirates Stadium.
Citroën, the Club’s official car supplier, has recently installed bespoke leather seats to the dugouts at Arsenal’s home.
The new sports-car style seats feature the Club crest and Citroën’s new logo and were installed before the 3-1 win over Birmingham in October.
The seats fit into the overall design of the stadium and are as stylish as the attacking brand of football the Arsenal team regularly display at Emirates Stadium.
Since their installation the Gunners have won all three home games and Wenger is pleased with the comfortable new seats, which were carefully produced by Loughborough based Auto-Kit international.
“We are delighted with the new Citroën dugout seats,” he said. “They are a real improvement and very much in keeping with the overall stadium design”
Since 2008, Arsenal staff, management, coaches and players have been enjoying a fleet of award-winning Citroëns, including the stylish new C5, smart C4 Picasso and practical Berlingo Multispace.
Citroën’s spacious LCVs have also proved equally helpful, transporting training equipment to matches all around the country.
November 20, 2009 at 13:59
Wardo
Let me not get started with the ladies. The ladies love it. They can’t get enough.
November 20, 2009 at 14:04
Jaguar;
How many times do I have to pull you up fella?
Change the record, its fuckin boring…. Almost as dull as anything Edmond sats!
November 20, 2009 at 14:05
Wardo
I will have to tell you about the “Dantes effect” sometime. Ladies swoon in ecstacy at the mere mention of my name.
November 20, 2009 at 14:05
ED around here we call them Trannys
November 20, 2009 at 14:06
Arshavin’s in the squad….
November 20, 2009 at 14:07
Mr B; Hahaha!
November 20, 2009 at 14:07
Arsenal (from): Almunia, Sagna, Vermaelen, Gallas, Silvestre, Rosicky, Song, Fabregas, Nasri, Arshavin, Eduardo, Fabianski, Vela, Traore, Eboue, Denilson, Ramsey, Senderos, Wilshere, Walcott.
November 20, 2009 at 14:08
Wardo – Enough said about that for now.
MG – I notice that you have taken quite a liking to my comments.
November 20, 2009 at 14:09
Mr B
You’d have to tell me what are “trannys.” I’ve not been to In-gerland in a while.
November 20, 2009 at 14:11
coz mango is a tranny
as mr b said
November 20, 2009 at 14:12
what you call ladies in fkhance. Because the women I hear are called memozels
November 20, 2009 at 14:12
Edmond;
I am sure you have interesting stuff to say, I mean, its not that difficult… is it?
November 20, 2009 at 14:13
Theo theo theo
November 20, 2009 at 14:13
or as his known in certain circles mangone-nowwoman
November 20, 2009 at 14:13
Guys. Im outta here. Till next week.
(Ps. You may have noticed that I’ve been a bit subdued today, but thats been quite intentional on my part. Im trying not to offend anyone. Hence, I must now restrict myself to boring comments mostly.)
November 20, 2009 at 14:13
Nick;
I wear those things for comfort reasons, not because I is a Tranny!
How you doin?
November 20, 2009 at 14:13
Aaanyways ED this blog is called Le Grove not
Le Narssasist
November 20, 2009 at 14:14
Ed next time u wana talk about ur self here just talk to the mirror
November 20, 2009 at 14:16
Mango thats ok then
not bad mate and you all good, this fella is proper boring and most of his comments cringe worthy 
November 20, 2009 at 14:16
FFS Edmond!
You doint get it. Its all your waffle about YOURSELF having to sybdue yourself, as if you are some kinda renegade!
Your posts are BORING! Constantly goin on about yourself.. Usually whenh one goes on about oneself, you try to make the stories, interesting anf funny, however, with you?
Fuck me!
November 20, 2009 at 14:16
ainit
November 20, 2009 at 14:17
Nick;
Haha! I resally didnt wanna say anything, as each to their won, but… Now you have really let the cat out of the bag now!
November 20, 2009 at 14:18
“or as his known in certain circles mangone-nowwoman ”
haha, comedy gold !! Nick
November 20, 2009 at 14:19
why thank you
November 20, 2009 at 14:19
Rohan;
Thats only true at the weekend, but I dont wanna bore everyone with my personal life…
November 20, 2009 at 14:20
Edmond….laters ! have a good w/e.
Would have responded with banter but was busy in work.
Did laugh at the name comments tho……all the best.
November 20, 2009 at 14:21
wardo;
Stop trying to make me, Nick and Mr B feel bad!
November 20, 2009 at 14:21
Moving on, slightly off topic, but does anyone on here play World of Warcraft.
I used to be a fecking addict a few years back, then stopped, but have got hooked on again… ( sigh )
November 20, 2009 at 14:23
that game ruins your social life rohan..
it is seriously addictive!
November 20, 2009 at 14:23
oy, wilshere’s fit as well. Great news from the injury front then for a change…
November 20, 2009 at 14:23
I am not allowed violent computer games Rohan….
The shrinks at the secure unit where I am temporarily staying say it makes me angry… They said they wouldnt like me when I am angry….
November 20, 2009 at 14:23
Mangoon and Mr B,
Cant you see that Edmond is a wind up ??
Dont let ppl p155 you off on a blog. Not worth it fella’s……
I’d suggest banter back or ignore him if you’re getting p’d off. Its all a laugh and most importatnly, its Friday.
Need DDM to crack a few more jokes i think
November 20, 2009 at 14:25
Man G @ 14:21
How am i making you , nick and mr B feel bad.
Edmond’s name comments were directed to me. If i choose to not bite and take the bait that my choice.
Dont get on my back fella
November 20, 2009 at 14:28
@wardo
we are just having a laugh too. not like we take ED seriously. Thats what we ment to show him that we dont take him seriously.
November 20, 2009 at 14:30
Anyone heard about the match fixing investigation in Germany?
November 20, 2009 at 14:32
Mr B
just didn;t understand how I was trying to make you all feel bad. Do you?
November 20, 2009 at 14:33
DDM – has this got a punch line??
or is there match fixing allegations??
November 20, 2009 at 14:33
In in american slang Shit happens deal with it. You are right. It is what it is. Tough crap move on. Ireland basically stinks big time anyway it comes to futebol. Just like the Americans suck at it too. Now football that’s a different story. Asrenal needs to come out strong and kick some butt http://bobbygee.wordpress.com/
November 20, 2009 at 14:34
wardo;
Wow! I thought you didnt take things seriously???
I meant you were making us feel bad coz you were being friendly and we werent!
Tough day?
November 20, 2009 at 14:36
Spain are now top of Fifa rankings.Brazil 2nd. These 2 teams are above the rest of the pack at present.i’d love to see these two play against each other…at the emirates?
November 20, 2009 at 14:36
YEah DDM, apparently most of the games being investigated took place in the East Europe, which does not surprise me at all. Here it is common knowledge that teams throw the games in the CL qualifying stage for the owner to make money from betting against his own team.
November 20, 2009 at 14:37
You shouldnt take things soooo seriously mate…
November 20, 2009 at 14:37
DDM – I’m all over that news what with me working in the industry I do! I’ve already asked my lot if they know what games got fixed. They reckon it will be CL qualifiers.
November 20, 2009 at 14:38
@Wardo
We were being pricks while u were being decent, making us look like pricks.
Mangoo’s comment was a joke too.
November 20, 2009 at 14:39
Man G
Honestly mate – i dnt take things seriously hence the “fella” in my comment. (Altho could have added smiley to get the tone of my message across)
Just thought you may have read the “Dantes” name comment wrong and thought i was having a dig at you chap……
November 20, 2009 at 14:39
Also DDM – Austria will be key to the scandal! That’s where all the funny money comes from!!
November 20, 2009 at 14:39
Actually football is called “soccer” in ireland because football here is GAA. (GAA being Hurling, football (our kind), camogie, rounders and handball)
Also, Saying Ireland didnt deserve to qualify anyway because we had 2 years to do it means fuck all because France had 2 years too and didnt do it. Does that mean neither deserved to go to the world cup, or any team that didnt finish top of their group for that matter.
November 20, 2009 at 14:40
Mr B;
Look, its obvious, there is something goin on with wardo and Edmond, I hear wedding bells!
November 20, 2009 at 14:40
inside – I was just about to say that you must no full well that its going on in Albania! You cant have an account with us without having a big warning on it that says they are Albanian so be careful.
November 20, 2009 at 14:45
is that true TAIG? You would never guess being here, you can place bets in every sports cafe here, and most regular cafes. They are connected to some ‘lottomania’ if that means anything to you.
Betting is massive here.
November 20, 2009 at 14:45
LOL
November 20, 2009 at 14:47
wardo;
Dont worry about it mate
November 20, 2009 at 14:48
May be treatment does work
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N166523091120-1335.htm
November 20, 2009 at 14:51
inside – yeah, I mean its not like we tell them there money is welcome here but we do pay them special attention due to the reputation they have with English bookmakers. We used to have a couple of ‘very well informed’ Albanian punters.
November 20, 2009 at 14:53
Jeez its a flat old Friday today….
Afternoon all
November 20, 2009 at 14:54
It is Sharkey – were you the one suggesting Hard Candy the other day?
November 20, 2009 at 14:58
guys the henrygate is getting too boring..all footballers cheats end of especially English players..
guyz the best game i ever played was CONTRA on NES..hell yeah that was f**ing awesome
November 20, 2009 at 14:58
Man G…..wrong.
We are the same blogger !!
Good cop bad cop routine…..you know the deal
Mr B, think I came in at the tail end of Edmond’s blogs as it seems he was pissing people off over the last few days…….he’s just a wind up. I have to laugh at a few things tho cause he takes the bait so quickly. Esp when I took the Micky Thomas 89 out of his name.
November 20, 2009 at 15:00
Mr B….lol @ tranny – hilarious! WARDO – yes,i found MIMI’s joke at 10.20 v.offensive.i dnt like the Jewish/Israeli occupation of Palestine but at least i dnt crack jokes abt it. I guess MIMI didnt have the balls to reply to me.And i didnt want to cause controversy on here…
November 20, 2009 at 15:04
KM – oh wondered why you asked. What was offensive about it?
November 20, 2009 at 15:04
..
November 20, 2009 at 15:07
wardo….tbh i cant be assed to explain.lets leave it as it is. Thnx.
November 20, 2009 at 15:07
Inside …yeah that was my shout. You watched it I guess…thoughts..??
November 20, 2009 at 15:08
izham – better than Golden Eye on the N-64??
November 20, 2009 at 15:08
has anyone on here (sure the answer is yes) got a blackberry ???
what the F do you have to do to win the poker game.
There are only 2 of us on the table now. I have 11.1k She has 6k and is betting $5 -10 then folding.
At this rate its gonna take a year or so to win !!!
November 20, 2009 at 15:09
Has edward woodward died? Shame. that reminds me why did he have so many d’s in his name?
Cos he’d be calle ewar woowar if he didn’t
November 20, 2009 at 15:10
KM. I sympathise a lot with the plight of the Palestinians, but I just can’t see any offence in that joke.
Its a light hearted ‘take’ on a delicate situation, which doesn’t seem to be derogatory about Palestininans in any way.
November 20, 2009 at 15:11
TAIG – had a load of shit to go thru (mrs is throwing all my old sh1t away)
Came across my N64 with golden eye the other day……so wanted to plug it all in but, it would have caused “loads” to mess apparently.
top top game that one along with Wave Race N64
November 20, 2009 at 15:11
goonermichael – I absolutely love that joke, one of the all time best!!
November 20, 2009 at 15:11
GM – you gonna yellow card yerself or wait for one of us to do it.??
November 20, 2009 at 15:12
Its just me then TAIG..??
November 20, 2009 at 15:14
KM – i’m with sharkey 100% on that one.
I feel for the Palastines I really do. Lots of sh1t that happens is unfair and would not occur anywhere else. Only that there is a strong Jewish presence in the White House that its allowed to go on.
But the joke was harmless……to be v.offended is taking it a bit too far
November 20, 2009 at 15:14
GM
November 20, 2009 at 15:14
TAIG hell yeah, it’s better in fact the best..too bad i was very young when i played it, so never completed stage 3 (waterfall) although i had 30 lives..i know i sucks haha..MOONWALKER comes in 2nd though
November 20, 2009 at 15:14
I say we hire this Serbian doc full time and open a maternity ward
thoughts?
November 20, 2009 at 15:15
Wardo – Sounds like you need to keep that 64 locked away for a rainy day! A rainy day when the Mrs is nowhere to be seen!! I think women have it programmed in their heads to hate all consoles!! I think its jealousy that they very rarely deliver the same level of excitement that a guy can get from capping a mate with one shot using the Golden Gun!!!!
November 20, 2009 at 15:18
Best video game ever is, without doubt, Double Dragon! Fuck my mate used to get annoyed with me beating the shit out of him at the end!! Contenders are Golden Axe and Space Harrier!! All on the mega drive which I never owned!!
November 20, 2009 at 15:19
haha TAIG.
She said she “didn;t see the point the other day”
I said I really dont see mor ethan one point to a womens existence………that got me a straight red.
Best game of all time was on the nes !!! Mario Kart.
we use to smoke a doobie then try and get the fastest lap on ghost track. 15.7 was the best I think……we used to spend hours on that thing it was good times……….which have long gone
November 20, 2009 at 15:19
Im off people! Enjoy!
November 20, 2009 at 15:20
have a good one TAIG !
November 20, 2009 at 15:24
fuck me..i just googled all the games on NES and came across some of my favourites..GALAGA, BATTLE CITY, EXCITE BIKE, MAPPY AND YIE AR KUNG FU
How i miss those games..simple 2D games without much complications
November 20, 2009 at 15:24
Arsenal can confirm that young goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has joined League One side Brentford Football Club on loan for one month
November 20, 2009 at 15:24
Video games
NEW SUPER MARIO ON THE WII
(caps cos you keep ignoring it)
zak and wiki
half life
umbrfella chronicles.
All those war ones wont let you be the germans or japs
November 20, 2009 at 15:27
i fear for the safety of my blckberry……this poker game is doing my nut in
November 20, 2009 at 15:29
Sharkey – watched it last night and thought it was pretty good. Dont want to mess with that crazy girl. Never sure what she was gonna do, also thought it was a good take on a somewhat taboo subject. So good shout, now I am gonna watch the Korean films you mentioned and see how they do. I like Koreans thriller/horror, the one I would recommend is ‘A tale of two sisters’ although you may have seen the newly released American version ‘My sisters keeper’
November 20, 2009 at 15:29
KM – there was nothing wrong with that joke.
November 20, 2009 at 15:30
GM i’ll pay your shout some attention.
I bought my missus mario galaxy for the wii and it was hilarious. I’ve never heard someone swear that much in my life and i’ve been to many different football venue and have played darts in some really rough pubs.
if i’d put a swear jar in that room we’d have bought our new house a year earlier!
November 20, 2009 at 15:34
You see Wardo, Edmund comes on, talks about himself all the time and has 3 of you debating him, he has to go, by the way, Manc and Mr B were having a laugh with you, but you see what I mean, he caused all that.
November 20, 2009 at 15:34
It’s like a scene from MacBeth…
dark clouds, howling wind, strange occurrences not least of which is Roy Keane making sense…
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1229509/Raging-Roy-Keane-sticks-boot-Republic-legend-blasts-Ireland-didnt-deserve-reach-World-Cup.html
November 20, 2009 at 15:35
INside…I got to a point on that filem and thought….ooh fuck I ainlt suire I wanna watch this.
But then I stuck with it and thoughtit was fucking brilliant. That girl is also in ‘Juno’…similar character but in an entirely different (almost soppy) context. Not recommneded although I did enjoy it.
Make ‘OldBoy’ your next one !!!
I’ll look out for tale of Two Sisters…but will ster clear of the US hash up thanks!!!
Have a lot atthe blurb for ‘Downfall’, its about Hitler’s bitter end in his bunker. Gripping stuff…although I can’t imagine everyone will enjoy it
November 20, 2009 at 15:36
*Have a look at*
November 20, 2009 at 15:38
GM im wrapped around Mario on the ds cant put it down great game simple (or looks) but addictive
November 20, 2009 at 15:39
Geoff its Eddddddmoooooooond
November 20, 2009 at 15:40
It’s been a very strange interlull on le grove. it started with everyone, except A, defending ronaldo and fat frank and it finishes with guys, including myself, thinking roy keane is a legend.
very strange indeed
le grove – the alternate reality
November 20, 2009 at 15:41
mike dont forget Henrys a disgrace
November 20, 2009 at 15:44
Geoff, he didnt do too much wrong today
I took the p155 out of his name and he bit pretty quickly . Maybe I’m missing some of the stuff he said previously.
As for Man G, i sent a message and forgot to stick a
on it so the tone was read wrong.
You know I have done that in the past.
November 20, 2009 at 15:45
Geoff, why dont you let Edmond write a saturday blog ??? think it’d be quite a laugh
November 20, 2009 at 15:54
afternoon all. will someone please place a couple of placentas in dante’s mouth and saw his arms off. he’ll find that long-term, time is a healer.
November 20, 2009 at 15:57
zee – lmfao
November 20, 2009 at 15:58
Wardo, there would be no comments mate!
November 20, 2009 at 16:01
Inside;
Dont lusten to Sharkey! He’s a liar! It was ME who was goin on about hard candy, Sharkeys just trying to steal my thunder!
November 20, 2009 at 16:02
Geoff,
I beg to differ. He’d get slated so much. I’d predict record comments….
actually thinking of it, what would the blog be about ?? yeah maybe you’re right.
November 20, 2009 at 16:08
Wenger got asked what gallas has said about the goal from the other night… And Wenger just says;
Gallas said the ball hit his shoulder.
November 20, 2009 at 16:09
Arsène Wenger says he is not a fan of the novel treatment Robin Van Persie is undergoing in Serbia but is happy for the striker to receive it.
The Dutchman suffered ankle ligament damage in an international friendly against Italy on Saturday and has been given a course of treatment that involves placenta fluid being dripped onto his injured ankle.
After the initial scare that Van Persie could be out for the remainder of the season, Wenger was relieved to hear it would only be a six-week layoff and despite his scepticism he has no objections to the treatment.
“I am not a fan,” said the Arsenal manager, “but also I am not a doctor.
“I have seen a few bizarre treatments. I could tell you a few stories about the treatments; I have enough to write a book on them.
“But I respect the individual freedom of everybody to be treated how they want to be treated.
“Since I have been in sport, when I have any guy who is injured, their first reflex is to go to their own country to be treated.
“Robin is exactly the same – most of the time he is treated first in Holland, because that is where he feels the most comfortable.
“They had told me he could be out for the rest of the season. But it did not need surgery; the positive news we had is that he will be out for four to six weeks. We count six because we are a bit pessimistic.”
November 20, 2009 at 16:12
Arsène Wenger has urged the French Football Federation to offer Ireland a replay of their World Cup play-off and ensure “justice in sport”.
The Irish have been seething since Thierry Henry’s now infamous handball in the build-up to France’s equaliser in Paris on Wednesday night.
That goal – scored by William Gallas – eliminated Ireland from the World Cup but the FAI’s appeal for a replay has since been rejected by Fifa.
Henry admitted on Friday that a replay would be “the fairest solution” and his old boss agreed when the question was posed at Wenger’s pre-match press conference.
“I feel so, yes,” said the Frenchman.
“I don’t know [if it is likely], it’s not my problem, I can only give you my feeling. We want to beat Ireland properly and that didn’t happen. It’s as simple as that. At the end of the day you can talk and talk and talk, or you make a decision to replay or not replay.
“I like justice in sport, and I believe football has a big responsibility today to see how we want international life to go on, and to be an example for people who watch the game.
“That is part of the values football wants to defend.
“We have a situation now, and I believe there are only two options: one, that France offers to replay, which I support personally. The second option is that Fifa make a decision on that issue. Can we make sure that doesn’t happen again?”
Wenger famously offered Sheffield United an FA Cup replay in February 1999 after Kanu collected a throw-in intended to restart play after an injury and set up Marc Overmars for the winning goal.
Ironically Wenger’s opposite number that day was Steve Bruce – the man in charge of Arsenal’s next opponents, Sunderland. But the Frenchman thinks it’s wrong to compare that FA Cup controversy with this week’s incident.
“That [controversial goal in 1999] wasn’t because of a referee’s mistake,” said Wenger.
“It was because of misconduct on the fair-play side from our side. In fact, the problem we had was to get the game replayed as there was no basic mistake rule-wise, on the side of the law.”
November 20, 2009 at 16:15
If there was to be a replay would the teams have to play the same players that played in the original match?
November 20, 2009 at 16:22
Stu;
Thats a very good question…. The same 23 man squad I guess…?
November 20, 2009 at 16:27
I thought so to MG.
I wondered because is someone is suspended for a certain round of a competition and that round is to be replayed would the suspension still stand. So i was curious as to whether the same players would have to be used.
November 20, 2009 at 16:28
dont think it matters if there is a replay even if it is the fairest solution.
Think Irelands chance has passed and think the French would win convincingly……anyone seen Henry’s statement on the matter ??
Quite honest imo
November 20, 2009 at 16:31
Sharkey I’ve seen Juno and thought it was alright, nothing more. Visitor Q, OldBoy, and Audition have been downloaded and now I just need the time to go through them. Will report back.
Mangoon thank you for going on about the film, sorry that I complemented the wrong person for the recommendation. I am hope you accept this apology… Shit! I am beginning to sound like Dante!
November 20, 2009 at 16:32
Guys, even if FIFA change their minds and allow them to re-play the play-off, it won’t be played until March next year cos that’s when we have the next international break.
November 20, 2009 at 16:34
Arsène Wenger believes the strain of international breaks will ease next year thanks to a change in the football calendar.
The Arsenal manager warned last month that November could take its toll on his squad thanks to another round of international fixtures and the onset of fatigue. And Wenger’s prophecy was fulfilled when Robin Van Persie and Kieran Gibbs were injured while representing their countries in the past week.
For Wenger that was further evidence that the structure of the football season needs to be reviewed. But he has noticed one change for the better – the decision to play qualifiers earlier in an international break to give players more recovery time.
“I believe the whole structure of the season is not right,” said Wenger.
“But in the next round of the European Championship qualifiers, there is now a freedom for teams to play on Friday and Tuesday [instead of Saturday and Wednesday].
“As soon as one team starts to play on Friday, then everybody will.”
November 20, 2009 at 16:40
inside;
Hahaha! Stop it, now!
November 20, 2009 at 16:46
So, against Sunderland:
Almunia
Eboue Senderos Verm Silvestre
Cesc Song Ramsey
Rosicky Eduardo Nasri
Thats my guess if Gallas, Sagna, and Arshavin are rested
November 20, 2009 at 16:47
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/walcott-back-in-squad-to-face-sunderland
boss says he is goin to rest gallas,sagna,arshavin.
my team for tmrw
alumunia
eboue-senderos-vermaelen-silvestre
denilson
fab-nasri
walcott-eduardo-rosicky/
November 20, 2009 at 16:50
Speaking of Hard Candy was anyone else root for the guy?
I mean apart from the fact he was a paedophile he seemed harmless and the girl was fucking scary.
November 20, 2009 at 16:52
*did
November 20, 2009 at 16:52
Pat;
I wouldnt rest too many players, unless they have niggles or injuries, personally. Especially changing the defence too much.
The players can be rested for the Liege game, I think.
November 20, 2009 at 16:52
Al-right people taking this into account:
“Denilson is back, Walcott and Wilshere are all available for selection,” said the Arsenal manager.
“Walcott will be in the squad for Sunderland”.
Wenger also hinted that he may rest William Gallas and Bacary Sagna after France’s match against Ireland went to extra-time on Wednesday.
Andrey Arshavin may also be left out of the starting XI after playing in a Play-Off match against Slovenia for Russia.
What are your predicted teams?
November 20, 2009 at 16:53
Mayank;
I wouldnt say rooting for him, but there was a time in the film when I was feelin for him… I wonder if you can guess when that was?
November 20, 2009 at 16:53
Arsh is being rested because he’s had a long flight and is disappointed! Is that a valid reason to rest anyone?
November 20, 2009 at 16:55
Haha! That has to be one of the most disturbing moments of my movie watching life! Makes the Saw series look like Mortal Kombat!
November 20, 2009 at 16:57
Be surprised if they all get rested? We;ll have almost an entirely different back 4… Hmmmm
November 20, 2009 at 16:59
Here’s my squad
Al
Eboue-Sendy-Verm-Silv (that’s a dodgy defence I must say)
Cesc-Song-Nasri
Theo-Eddy-Roswell
November 20, 2009 at 17:06
Coco
Eboue TV Swiss FishFace
Denilson Cesc Song Nasri
Dudu TR
Bench: Theo AA WG Fabianski Traore Ramsey
But I have never picked the right team on LG!!
November 20, 2009 at 17:06
Inside
watch audition and visitor q. You won’t be dissapointed.
November 20, 2009 at 17:08
Almost the same Mayank. Just Theo for Denilson
November 20, 2009 at 17:09
has the asian film festival on film 4 finished? My wife was watching Kamikaze girls which looked interesting. (especially when you perv over anything oriental like me)
November 20, 2009 at 17:09
pat i can garantee there no way wenger put gallas or vern on the bench,its pretty clera that senderos has very little long term future and unless its a carling cup gamewenger wont use him unless someone is injured,however i feel silvest will be better option that troae as defensively silvest is a better and has more experience,troae lots pace and power but not very good defensively
November 20, 2009 at 17:09
Hows married life Raddy?
November 20, 2009 at 17:09
I am just concerned about resting gallas AND Sagna… Personally I’d go with;
Almunia
Eboue – Gallas – Vermilli – Silvestre
Nasri – Denilson – Cesc
Theo – Eduardo – Rosicky
November 20, 2009 at 17:10
You guys like violence don’t you. !!
What with your movie recommendations and the Games. Seems killing things is the way forward these days.
The days of peace and love are truly over…….
November 20, 2009 at 17:11
mango i would go with that
but think he may go 451 with diaby playing
November 20, 2009 at 17:12
ManG.. Steal your thunder…?? What sort of thieving cheating guy do you take me for..??
Do you think I’m Thierrys’ twin..??
November 20, 2009 at 17:12
Married life sobered you up, eh Big Raddy ?
November 20, 2009 at 17:12
Death is the new life Raddy!
November 20, 2009 at 17:12
goonermichael;
Its still on you old perv!
November 20, 2009 at 17:12
So did the Pool players’ placenta recoveries make anyone optimistic about RvP?
November 20, 2009 at 17:12
Same old GM. Feels like putting on an old favourite cashmere jumper (if you know what I mean).
How is being with a Japanese girl…. you lucky lucky boy
November 20, 2009 at 17:13
When I go to Japan I stare at scholgirls is that bad?
November 20, 2009 at 17:13
Not really, RVP being RVP and an Arsenal player, I doubt we’ll see him before Boxing day.
November 20, 2009 at 17:14
HMayank…harmless paedophile..??
You’re not a father yourself then… lol !!
November 20, 2009 at 17:14
Rohan.
Stopping drinking would sober me up. Marriage is just permission to drink in slippers
November 20, 2009 at 17:14
She looks after me Raddy wink wink
November 20, 2009 at 17:15
Oldboy first inside !!!
November 20, 2009 at 17:15
Big R;
Dont tar me with that ultra violence brush! Im a socialist hippy mate!
Has anyone seen The Presidents Analyst? Its a 1970s psychodelic trip baby!
November 20, 2009 at 17:15
Anyway nite all
4-1 tomorrow…Senderos hat trick.??
November 20, 2009 at 17:15
Isn’t that a Japanese custom GM. I heard it was de rigueur !
November 20, 2009 at 17:16
I agree Sharkey. Oldboy is classic. Sonatine is good too.
November 20, 2009 at 17:16
Night Sharkey
November 20, 2009 at 17:17
Anyone on here watches Flashforward ? I had high hopes for it but it’s way too slow and seems like a cheap Lost rip-off. Disappointed really.
Fringe on the other hand is top, top class.
November 20, 2009 at 17:17
Actually I left the last one because she didn’t Raddy.
November 20, 2009 at 17:17
Nick;
I thinl Diaby’s injured…
November 20, 2009 at 17:17
Bye Sharkey
November 20, 2009 at 17:18
MG. Me too.
Not many of us left. Though there are certainly more here than in me me me London
November 20, 2009 at 17:18
lol Sharkey, hardly man, I’m 21!
I’m just saying that the protagonist and the antagonist were not well defined. Call me old fashioned but i like my villains to be wicked for more than the first five minutes of the film. I don’t want to spoil the movie for others s won’t delve too deep into the topic.
November 20, 2009 at 17:18
Another Oriental GM ? You are an inspiration…..
November 20, 2009 at 17:18
Sharkey;
Seeya later mate… Take care…
November 20, 2009 at 17:19
Geoff is a hippy apparently
November 20, 2009 at 17:20
Raddy my last 10 have been Japanese. I’ve forgotton what it’s like to be with European
November 20, 2009 at 17:20
Whatcha talking about, Mayank ?
November 20, 2009 at 17:20
Mayank;
Its not all black and white dude… Having that blurred distinction between the so called goody and baddy is cool in my book.
Thats why I loved The Wire. Even the nasty big bosses and the low lifes had well defined characters and flaws as well as the cops…
November 20, 2009 at 17:22
I need to have a bitch……
A pint of beer costs 8 of her majesty’s finest in this country. A G & T is around 12 quid.
The cost of getting squiffy is outrageous….. thankfully I can’t hold my booze like I used to !
November 20, 2009 at 17:22
I’m not a hippie (born too late) but i do think the whole message was missed by everyone because of the sex and drugs… and the in-articulateness of the hippies.
November 20, 2009 at 17:22
Big R;
True, we are a dying breed it seems!
November 20, 2009 at 17:23
You are my hero GM.
November 20, 2009 at 17:23
I was talking to a swede today Raddy. He says he likes the Danish and says the finns are the worst for drinking and being rowdy
November 20, 2009 at 17:24
Raddy
I studied Japanese so I could get to know some. I was well motivated. I was with an English girl at the time.
November 20, 2009 at 17:25
Mayank;
Being a hippy is not an age thing, its a state of mind, man…
Big R;
Thats sacandalous mate…
November 20, 2009 at 17:26
Mayank
Every message gets lost when the capitalists start marketing it. I was a punk so I know
November 20, 2009 at 17:26
Rohan, the moive Hard Candy.
Mang, that’s true but in that case there shouldn’t be such a clear side taken by the director. It has to be one or the other. I mean the guy was never in control and that doesn’t fit his sinisterness.
November 20, 2009 at 17:27
Mayank. The sex and drugs was the point.
& I am insulted that you would question a hippy’s linguistic ability. The ability to conquer the fairer sex whist under the influence of mind altering substances requires a both a healthy vocabulary and clear diction
November 20, 2009 at 17:27
Right on goonermichael!
November 20, 2009 at 17:27
Raddy beer is cheaper in Japan. I paid £8 a pint but that was in a “british” style pub showing the Blackburn match
November 20, 2009 at 17:28
a smooth tongue you mean Raddy
November 20, 2009 at 17:31
GM I had a friend who studied hairdressing at the Regent College (not far from your salon, I guess).
We used to go to the dances together and had a superb pulling record as we were usually the only straight guys there.
Happy days., and an obvious pointer as to why you chose your profession
November 20, 2009 at 17:31
Naughty naughty GM
November 20, 2009 at 17:32
Which dances did you go to Raddy? Are you older than me?
November 20, 2009 at 17:33
GM, I’m neither left or right so i’m not totally against capitalists. I do think it’s a flawed philosophy but the real problem is that the people will ruin even the most pure of systems to give themselves an edge.
The whole concept of communism was that all men are equal look at how that ended up.
November 20, 2009 at 17:34
Angola are the hosts and are joined in Group A by Mali, Algeria and Malawi.
Eboue’s Ivory Coast are in Group B with Ghana, Togo and Burkina Faso while Group C is made up of Egypt, Nigeria, Benin and Mozambique.
Song’s Cameroon team-mates will compete in Group D against Tunisia, Zambia and Gabon.
The tournament starts on January 10 next year.
___________________________
Well Eboue’s group looks a tough one…. Song’s should be easy enough to get out of…
November 20, 2009 at 17:36
Mayank;
Like with most philosophies, they look good on paper, but get fucked up in practice by people… Greed usually has something to do with it too…
November 20, 2009 at 17:36
Big R; do you mean that in a Huxley ‘A brave new world’ sense? As for the diction thing yeah that would be true if the girls weren’t high as hell too!
November 20, 2009 at 17:37
Of course I am GM. I am older than God (hope that isn’t blasphemy or racism or bigotry or offensive)
I used to go to the college balls. Brilliant.
November 20, 2009 at 17:39
Humans still have some primeval instincts. That fucks up any philosophy
November 20, 2009 at 17:40
Raddy. If there is a god then I’m fucked after calling him/her a cunt and a manc after RVP’s injury
November 20, 2009 at 17:40
I think it’s more a matter of everything being a vicious cycle. You’ll be less averse to screwing over someone else if you’ve been screwed over yourself. And the chain continues.
November 20, 2009 at 17:41
Your right Mayank. & I am thankful…..
Greed has everything to do with it. Check out Karl Marx. He had the right stuff before he went to Hollywood and joined up with Harpo and Groucho
November 20, 2009 at 17:42
There is no sanity clause Raddy!
Fuck me we’re old.
great though eh
November 20, 2009 at 17:42
GM. I think I am about 5 years older than you. I was born in the year of QE2’s coronation
November 20, 2009 at 17:43
Mayank;
Erm, not sure i agree with that. This screwing over people, just leads to people becoming more hard faced and not give a fuck about anyone…
No one gives a shit about anyone as it is, most of the time…
November 20, 2009 at 17:43
The best.
Duck Soup, Horse Feathers Night at the Opera. Just pure genius & no-one gets killed
November 20, 2009 at 17:44
Dead right then Raddy. I was born the year they built the Tokyo tower
November 20, 2009 at 17:44
and the year My old Dutch opened
November 20, 2009 at 17:45
I agree Raddy.
November 20, 2009 at 17:47
Back later people.
November 20, 2009 at 17:47
MG.
To be serious (which is difficult for me, being a born piss taker). It hasn’t always been like this.
I firmly believe that at base people are good. They have the common interest at heart. Hence we are able to live in communities that are run by the moral codes established thousands of years ago. (12 Commandments etc)
It is only in recent years that we have seen a breakdown of this, and I blame Margaret Thatcher who started the Me Generation.
Enough of this. I prefer the smutty stuff….
November 20, 2009 at 17:51
Christ I need a game. Really looking forward to tomorrow ( Oh dear, more blasphemy)
November 20, 2009 at 17:53
Big Raddy
I would actually say the opposite
Attilla the Hun, Hitler, Alex Ferguson the list is endless. the good have always been a minority (me and you)
November 20, 2009 at 17:53
I didn’t notice we have some players back.
Almunia
Eboue Gallas Verm Silvestre
Cesc Denilson Nasri
Theo Eduardo Rosicky
Arshavin on the bench or in place of Theo. Song cannot be risked cause he’s a yellow card away from suspension…and he’s needed for CHelsea.
Nasri is good defensively and offensively so he can help out Denilson, who isn’t as good as Song, and Fabregas offensively
November 20, 2009 at 17:53
We’re going to spank those naughty mackams Raddy. Smutty enough?
November 20, 2009 at 17:56
Where are all the haters. David, Jaguar and Jimbo
November 20, 2009 at 17:59
Great news that we have so many players back today.
For my team it would be
———————-Almunia
Eboue——–Senderos—–Verminator——–Silvestre
—————-Song———————
——–Cesc———–Nasri
Rosicky———-Eduardo———Vela——-
Sendy cuz Wenger siad Gallas maybe tired, notbecause I rate him at all.
November 20, 2009 at 18:03
It’s a good start GM.
You’re right we need some BBK dust to bring a damper on all this positivity
November 20, 2009 at 18:04
Zeus. That is a very attacking team, and I would be surprised to see AW play such an open game away to dangerous opponents
November 20, 2009 at 18:05
I think we will play one up front tomorrow
November 20, 2009 at 18:08
@ Big Raddy
I know its very attacking, but with Diaby out that only leaves Denilson to partner Song an act as a double anchor in front the back four. After 9 weeks out would Wenger really play Denilson from the start.
And BTW I think the best Duo to protect Cesc from too much defensive work is Denilson and Song.
November 20, 2009 at 18:08
Evening all…Nasri and Rosicky are sure starters, the are fresh,
also in goalscoring form is eboue,
Eddie should start as well and I will we will see silvestre making his league debut this season.
Denilson could partner Fab in midfield, not sure if song will start.
November 20, 2009 at 18:09
*think we
November 20, 2009 at 18:09
Will I do Michael, I hate everyone including hippies!
November 20, 2009 at 18:10
Big R;
I agree (about the Me generation thing and Thatcher n all) My mum despised that old bitch!
November 20, 2009 at 18:11
I’m going for
Fabianski
Sagna Gallas Vermaelen Traore
Cesc Song Nasri
Rosicky Eduardo Vela
November 20, 2009 at 18:13
Effin wankers at vital football ManU site, calling henry a cunt… Who the fuck are these twats? Are they all Paddies?
November 20, 2009 at 18:13
I called you a hippy earlier Geoaff! I meant the Arsenal players/ manager haters.
I like BBK he cheers me up funny enough and he’s consistant with a sense of humour.
November 20, 2009 at 18:14
Geoff don’t know where the “a” came from
November 20, 2009 at 18:14
Quality team there A. Not sure about Traore’s inclusion…
November 20, 2009 at 18:16
Gallas is to be rested A so Senderos will probably start next to Vermaelen.
November 20, 2009 at 18:16
I think he may play tweety pie A
November 20, 2009 at 18:16
I think Traore might as well leave if he can’t get a game ahead of silvest!
November 20, 2009 at 18:17
Mang I’m fine with Traore, don’t see much difference between him and Gibbs tbh! Stronger and quicker but not as intelligent, overall more or less evens itself out for me. Wenger said he was the understudy to Gibbs and he’s been training since the Thursday before the Wolves game along with Vela so I’d be very surprised if he didn’t start
November 20, 2009 at 18:18
oh ok stu, didn’t know that. Yeah sendy if that’s the case, though Gallas has always played tired in the past! I was thinking he could be rested midweek, along with Cesc
November 20, 2009 at 18:18
How did Thatcher go against the common self interest?
November 20, 2009 at 18:19
oh not seen that fabianski isn’t 100%, almunia will play then i guess!
November 20, 2009 at 18:22
Traore is shite a defending. Gibbs may not be great either but he is much better at nipping in to win the ball and doesnt get beaten 1v1 a lot (that i remember). Traore ball watches too much.
Who plays right midfield for sunderland? Malbranque?
November 20, 2009 at 18:24
Silvestre shits all over Traore when it comes to defending and I don’t see Traore getting anywhere near Silvetre’s level at LB
November 20, 2009 at 18:25
I think, malbranque has been a good buy for sunderland, he will have a field day if traore plays!
November 20, 2009 at 18:26
I’d say that’s an exageration Stu, Gibbs is better one on one, and at reading the game, but Traore is exceptional at getting back when he’s beaten, got a very good recovery on him.
Yeah Malbranque Stu, he does damage drifting inside though rather than getting down the outside, I’d be happy with Traore up against him!
November 20, 2009 at 18:27
Traore isnt all that bad.. his pace makes up for a lot of his shortcomings.. isnt he the quickest player at the club after Walcott?
November 20, 2009 at 18:28
will ardshavin be rested?
November 20, 2009 at 18:30
Traore may be really fast but i wouldnt be happy with him having to recover all the time. He would eventually get tired and switching off once could cost us a goal.
November 20, 2009 at 18:30
Yep traore is quite fast, but still not good enough a defender.
November 20, 2009 at 18:30
Arsh could be rested, we have nasri, rosicky, and vela who could all do a job on the left.
November 20, 2009 at 18:31
http://www.jeu-de-main.com/
lol. Henry GIF game
November 20, 2009 at 18:32
Stu Kolo built one hell of a defensive career based on recovery pace, many have! I’m happy with him at left back, feel he’s no weaker defensively overall than Gibbs.
Listening to the press conference I don’t see Gallas being rested, I didn’t interpret him saying he and Sagna played 120 minutes as them needing to be rested
November 20, 2009 at 18:34
Sagna might be rested and Eboue will play I think what with his great goalscoring form.
November 20, 2009 at 18:35
Hehe.. eboue not so sure but his other parts are in goalscoring form
November 20, 2009 at 18:40
I fancy a Samir Nasri brace and a Rosicky thunderbolt in a 3-0 hammering of SUnderland. You heard it here first.
November 20, 2009 at 18:42
szczesny gone on loan – didn’t realise, should be good for him, hopefully extend it in january for the rest of the season
November 20, 2009 at 18:44
I would’ve rather seen Mannone go on loan but with Fabianski’s injury problems……
November 20, 2009 at 18:46
I saw it Michael, that was why I responded! I don’t really hate hippies!
November 20, 2009 at 18:46
why Rohan? i don’t think Mannone will ever make it, so happy for him to stay in the reserves and be there as third choice. Got really high hopes for Szczesny so the earlier he’s playing games regularly and developing the better!
November 20, 2009 at 18:51
Hey Mayank..
Sorry missed your message earlier…Very busy with office work…
which site ru talking abt,the one which highlights with ur name ???
Its 12.30am here..catch u all guys soon..
Very important day tomorrow
November 20, 2009 at 18:53
as the post rightly says…so many odds stacked against us tomorrow…
we really will know..how capable our squad is..
and winning league is all about “win capable squads”
November 20, 2009 at 18:54
my team would be
———-almunia———-
eboue–Gallas–verm–Traore
————song———–
——-cesc——ramsey—-
rosicky—-eduaudo—-nasri
Ashavin and Walcott as impact subs if required
November 20, 2009 at 18:57
ouuuuuu can’t wait for tomorow
November 20, 2009 at 19:00
4 pts. from the next 2 games would be very respectable. 6 would be terrific
November 20, 2009 at 19:01
well gallas , sagna n arsh are being rested so i think this is gonna be our strtin team -
eboue senderos vermaelen silvestre
cesc denilson nasri
rosicky eduardo vela
November 20, 2009 at 19:02
maybe song for denilson
November 20, 2009 at 19:06
We’ve got no idea who’s being rested Emperor! Wenger said that Traore was understudy for Gibbs, so it’d be very weird if Wenger played Silvestre over him.
I like that front three, hope it happens.
November 20, 2009 at 19:08
A , wengers emphasized about galls n sagna playin 120 min , so i dont think they’re gonna start..arshavin might though
November 20, 2009 at 19:09
maybe even gallas but i really cant see sagna playing this game
November 20, 2009 at 19:10
one of gallas and sagna will defo start imo
November 20, 2009 at 19:12
i seriosuly can’t wait for this game..for once diaby isnt there to disturb that beautifyl build up and no matter whom we play ( barring eboue upfront or wing) , is capablle of playing the arsenal way..i’m tellin ya tomorows gonna be a treat
November 20, 2009 at 19:13
I wouldn’t say he emphasised, he was just asked whether there were any more injuries from the players who he hadn’t seen yet when he spoke to the press the day before, and he just said gallas and sagna are obviously tired after playing 120 minutes, and arshavin is disappointed. Didn’t sound to me like he was saying they’re gonna necessarily be rested, I’d be surprised if they are as they can get a rest midweek and it’s an important game, Eboue played on weds too, so not as if he’s totally fresh. With the forwards though Vela and Rosicky are totally fresh, so I reckon Arshavin could have a rest.
November 20, 2009 at 19:15
yep..k..maybe..we’ll see
November 20, 2009 at 19:18
if Traore is our 3rd choice left back, and cant get a game in these circumstances then there is no point in having him at the club.
I would like to see ramsey start ahead of denilson, as our box-box midfielder. He gives us more going forward and is also quite tenacious.
November 20, 2009 at 19:18
Very very testing conditions. If we come out of this with 3 points, i believe in this team winning some silverware.
November 20, 2009 at 19:19
Conti..
and believe in Arsene Wenger.
November 20, 2009 at 19:20
thank heavens jones is suspended..he cudve been quite a worry with his height n built
November 20, 2009 at 19:23
sunderlands whole spine is missing; Gordon, Turner, Cattermole, Jones
November 20, 2009 at 19:30
Rather odd that Barca and Pep Guardishitla arent standing up for Henry.
November 20, 2009 at 19:33
I’m off home to play mario
Catch you later
November 20, 2009 at 19:36
Hope Eduardo gets on the scoresheet tomorrow!!
November 20, 2009 at 19:41
As do I reggie! Along with Vela, Rosicky, and a Traore screamer
November 20, 2009 at 19:44
Are you going for a 4-0 then A!!
November 20, 2009 at 19:46
Nah Reggie, we’ll get more than 4 – those are just the definite scorers, Vela and Eduardo could get a brace each rather than just the one, Cesc, Nasri, or Theo could score too, or Arshavin off the bench! Vermaelen hasn’t scored a goal for a while, he’s due one, Gallas likewise!
November 20, 2009 at 19:50
hello all
November 20, 2009 at 19:50
yo
November 20, 2009 at 19:51
I just feel as soon as Eduardo gets a proper goal we will see him return to his most clinical best !
Here’s hoping!!
November 20, 2009 at 19:55
I think Gallas will play. He’s a CB and could just limit how much he goes forward. Sagna was a standout player for France along with Evra and Lloris. Those 3 got the highest rankings in that game
November 20, 2009 at 19:57
Watching ArsenalTV. Pants …..
November 20, 2009 at 19:58
Is Tom Watt still on it Raddy?
November 20, 2009 at 20:00
He will be . Right now an interview with Stewart Robson and Martin Hayes. Then a one to one with Neil Banfield.
Followed by a fans call-in with Tom Watt
Unbounded Joy
November 20, 2009 at 20:07
Great goal there eboue against the germans!
November 20, 2009 at 20:15
thank you it was a great goal
November 20, 2009 at 20:18
Finally after millions of words written on the henry handball, here’s a refreshingly fair and honest blog ..
http://community.foxsports.com/BobbyMcMahon/blog/
November 20, 2009 at 20:23
Important game for Eduardo tomorrow. He has to take responsibility and lead from the front.
He has always been the no 2 striker, but not the main man. Time for him to step up.
November 20, 2009 at 20:56
Roy keane is a legend.
Listen to what he says about Henry….
November 20, 2009 at 21:04
November 20, 2009 at 21:11
Haha Roy Keane what a fucking G.
November 20, 2009 at 21:15
What the fuck was that penalty???
Cheatin fecking Oirish twats! Where was the media outcry??? The 1000s of super slo mo’s on SSN and the constant stream of fake cockney georgians saying Robbie Keane is a cheating c*nt?
November 20, 2009 at 21:19
Lol.. i didn’t know that happened!
Karma?
November 20, 2009 at 21:20
Fake cockney=Mockney
November 20, 2009 at 21:23
Antonio Kazcarinov
November 20, 2009 at 21:25
Yes indeed where were they?
Ireland went on to win that game 2-1. Where was the Georgian FA demanding a replay?
That Ireland’s karma hitting them in the face against France.
Good riddance they are out!
Well Done Henry! Bravo.
November 20, 2009 at 21:33
Bobby Mcmahon continues to be a class act. Someone I regularly tune in to read along with Tim Vickery of the bbc the best two bloggers alive IMHO.
At the start of the season when everyone panned us, Bobby went out on a limb and predicted Arsenal finishing the seasopn as Champions. I like most thought he was having a laugh, but his reasoning throughout seemed to make sense now even though I didn’t believe in it at the time.
http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/9929724#arsenal
November 20, 2009 at 21:34
I have seen 2 different comments from ex Irish pros, proper ones too!¬ Cunningham and Keane, not to mention all the managers and they have all spoke rationally about it and called it how they saw it; Instinct, all players wouldve done it, etc…
The ONLY cunts going on and on about henry are; Agenda driven hacks, fake paddy ex players and twatty blogs… Oh and the burnley keeper! Now I am gonna give that cunt some stick when we go to Burnley soon… Can’t wait!
November 20, 2009 at 21:47
zeus;
I am normally really positive before the season starts… Last season, however, I did not see us doing anything…And we all know what happened.
This summer, I wanted the 2 extra signings that most seemed to agree we needed, but, I still had a lot of confidence in the squad and felt we would challenge… Hopefully we can…
I thing Andy gray is the ONLY other pundit who rated us and our chances….
November 20, 2009 at 21:50
That Burnley keeper- Brian Jensen slated Henry as a cheat….
Didn’t anyone see him cheat against Wigan?
He faked an injury after conceding a nightmare goal…. I call that CHEATING!!!
November 20, 2009 at 21:51
andy gray?! i don’t remember him rating us – the bloke is a complete tool! I don’t remember a single pundit rating us in fact??
November 20, 2009 at 21:58
A;
Are you calling me a liar and a cheat???
November 20, 2009 at 22:00
He said it before the season started A….
November 20, 2009 at 22:02
@ A
Bobby Mcmahon gave us a chance. He predicted us champions.
http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/9929724#arsenal
November 20, 2009 at 22:03
really mang?! craziness, swear he’s never gotten anything right when it comes to footballing matters before, i’m a tad less optimistic if that’s the case!
November 20, 2009 at 22:04
and he’s a fox blokey zeus, another reason to be pessimistic!
November 20, 2009 at 22:37
I never liked Roy Keane but I’ve just watched his interview. Fucking brilliant. Don’t think he’ll be Ireland manager for a while.
November 20, 2009 at 22:40
A
Andy gray was one of the few who said we’d do well. He is in fact a complete tool though.
November 20, 2009 at 22:41
Didn’t realise you’d all gone
November 20, 2009 at 22:41
No one rated us at the start of the season,and still every one is writing us off? 2 horse race chavs & mancs the media keep saying and long may it continue becos when we snatch from them the feeling is gonna be orgasmic!!
November 20, 2009 at 22:42
it….
November 20, 2009 at 22:52
Oh dont get me wrong A, Gray fancies the chavs or mancs to win it, he just said we wouldnt be relegated is all!
November 20, 2009 at 23:14
Fat Frank has gone to try the placenta treatment apparently.
November 20, 2009 at 23:19
Jon Terry tried it as well
he asked for large fries and a chocolate milkshake
went down a treat!
November 20, 2009 at 23:27
Geoff
Where does it say we invented the word soccer? You lot invented that word.
Paradoxally, the origin of the word soccer comes from…you guessed, England. But in order to fully understand what I’m talking about, keep reading ahead.
The term “soccer” appeared shortly after, being an abbreviation from “Football Association” (from assoc.) and although not as heavily used as soccer, it was a short, light form to describe the phenomenon.
Reportedly, the man who stands at the origin of the word soccer is Charles Wreford Brown, an Oxford student who always preferred shortened versions of words, such as brekkers for breakfast, or rugger for rugby.
November 20, 2009 at 23:33
How come all the hacks and pundits are only now goin on about our injuries to key players? I have seen quotes from these luminaries about this being the 1st test of our squad etc?
We have had major injuries to key players all season, i fact, if anything the injuries are just about looking manageable instead of critical!
How lazy are these effin twats?
November 20, 2009 at 23:34
Regardless of who invented it the game is still called football, and only Americans and weirdos call it soccer!
November 20, 2009 at 23:38
but Gnarley, brekkers and rugger aint shorter versions of the original words fella! Just posh twat versions!
November 20, 2009 at 23:38
A;
True and I have issues with people saying footy as well… But I am getting help for that….
November 20, 2009 at 23:46
nowt wrong with footy mang! use that myself, though i am a posh twat….
November 20, 2009 at 23:47
Mangoon
;luminaries excellent word haha!!
November 20, 2009 at 23:49
I thought Roy Keane was hilarious today and I do agree with a lot of what he was saying. Personally i have been amazed at some of the comments I have heard about that incident and have been more than surprised at some of my friend’s views. It seems to me that the British are susceptible to a condition similar to mass hysteria rather like the wave of emotion that swept the country when Princess Diana died. Yes that was enormously sad and the handball was certainly unfair but, as Roy Keane says, cheating is embedded in football and Robbie Keane and his Irish team-mates do it as much as anybody else. To replay the game would be crazy but I understand that people are calling for it as a kind of clear-the-air solution. There will be much cheating this weekend in all games but I guarantee none will be replayed because of it. As Roy Keane says, “It happens, get on with it”.
November 20, 2009 at 23:52
Reggie reg;
Haha! I liked it!!
November 20, 2009 at 23:53
So, does the A stand for Agamemnon, Aristotle, Archimedes, Aramis then???
And did Public school scar you as it has done for soooo many Tory MPs???
November 20, 2009 at 23:53
Made me laugh anyway!!
November 20, 2009 at 23:55
Mangoon the A stands for arsene its obvious init!
November 20, 2009 at 23:59
Lou;
TV aint called Opium for the masses for nothing is it!
re sooooo easily lead and their opinions swayed by a procession of talkin heads on a TV screen, it is scary! They get their opinions from these dullards soooo fast it never ceases to amaze.
The WMDs, Princess Diana, henry, hating foreigners, voting on X factor… You name it, these gullible consumer pods will lap up anything the big flat screen i the corner of the room tells em…. Scu
November 21, 2009 at 00:15
Fuck that A
Canadians call it soccer (not me though) as well or have you just lumped us in the Weirdo bin…
5-0 to the Arsenal
ooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
November 21, 2009 at 00:17
If we lose tomorrow we are going to have an armageddon style slating in the “free” press.
we’d better fucking win.
November 21, 2009 at 00:20
MG
That was an extract from me googling “who invented the word soccer” In all honesty I though the posh lot called rugby Rah Rah
Geoff always has a pot shot @ us Ozzies, & I can’t for the life of me understand why
November 21, 2009 at 00:20
Canadians are just wannabe Americans jlp
Just like if it was an ozzie thing and some kiwis were saying it!
November 21, 2009 at 00:38
so the secrets out then…. tired of living that lie anyway
I think Sunderland away is tuff game to get right after the break but feel we have enough to beat them soundly
November 21, 2009 at 00:43
Whatever happens, we are winning this effin league this season…. It is soooo clear to me….
November 21, 2009 at 00:44
Gnarley;
You stick around long enough, geoff will get round to slating you!
Nuns, pregnant ladies, small animals, you name it!
November 21, 2009 at 01:06
Mangoo
must be all those ohms you been tossing around lately…
might be bringin you closer to clarity and truth
mind you …you were a little shabby towards Ed a little earlier
i hope you didn’t fuck that up;)
November 21, 2009 at 02:22
November 21, 2009 at 03:06
Arsenal is playing in 12 hours. 7 of which i will be drunk for, and for 5 ill be asleep. Hate international breaks.
November 21, 2009 at 04:41
FORMATION FOR THE GAME:
————ALMUNIA—————–
SAGNA—–SENDEROS—VERM–Silvestre
——-Fabregas—Song—-Ramsey—-
—–Nasri—-Eduardo—-Rosicky—-
Bench: Gallas, Arshavin, Walcott, Denilson, Mannone, Traore, Eboue
November 21, 2009 at 06:39
Gooooood Mooooorning Goooooners.
We are back in the saddle today.
Screw internationals, hand balls, placenta treatments, edmond, politics, anything and everything not Arsenal. 3-1 to the good guys.
(Roy Keanes interview was VERY classy).
November 21, 2009 at 06:46
I dont give a rats arse who plays or where. Dont need no DM. We are against a weak Sunderland team, so lets just rip them to shreds. It will make no difference whether we play Nas up left or centre M, or Ros left or right, or AA central or Eddie, or Song or Den or neither, either or both. As far as I’m concerned you can stick Verm up front. Oh and why not play without a goalie. Now that would be very classy.
We are going to win and thats it.
Attack, attack, attack.
November 21, 2009 at 06:55
Love the optimism Mickey but they aint a weak team, only chelsea haave done them at home so far this season.
We can do it but this is a long way from an easy game.
November 21, 2009 at 07:14
Morning AA23. I’m just one of those people who wake up each day thinking everything is possible. Then, with each passing coffee, I settle down to reality. You see already I would settle for 1-0 and think we def. need a DM. Boring being real!
November 21, 2009 at 07:16
I still cant quite believe that both Theo and Ros are available
November 21, 2009 at 07:23
LADIES… we have Walcott, Rosicky, Nasri and Arshavin ALL available for the first time this season. Lets get ready to Rumble!
November 21, 2009 at 07:25
IMO
This is the biggest game of the season so far, a must 3 points. Sunderland are going to be tough to topple.
November 21, 2009 at 07:35
Kinda agree gnarley. We do need to settle back into our rhythm and winning ways straight away after Int’l week. Must avoid a bad Nov. Although we should not underestimate Sunderland, they are without key players, so we SHOULD win at a canter.
November 21, 2009 at 07:38
Agree GG9.But sunderland are missing turner,jones and cattermole.I hope we have a real go at them.
November 21, 2009 at 07:40
Gnarley: you are a Charlie fan, yes? Is there video footage anywhere of his ‘V’-sign gesture towards Derby fans. Legend!
November 21, 2009 at 07:48
nishanth: we only know one way, and that is to have a go. Attack, attack. The danger is always that this team can have sloppy arrogant days when passes go astray, the movement is not there and a lack of tackling back. Dont want to be pessimistic here after my earlier great start, but while people on here constantly talk about needing this and that kind of player, if we lack anything, it is a strong leader who would never let that complacency creep in. You know, Tony Adams/Roy Keane leader type.
November 21, 2009 at 07:52
I totally agree.Bring eboue on when we have a lead won’t make us solid.We have had enough of shockers in last few seasons.Players should learn from it and concentrate for the whole 90 minutes.Vermaelen seems to have that kind of attitude though
November 21, 2009 at 07:58
Yeah, I think Verm could become a great leader. Isnt he captain of Belgium or wasn’t he captain at Ajax?
November 21, 2009 at 08:00
morning guys. I wanted to talk about chelsea for a second. It seems the pundits have created a reputation for chelsea being so stable and solid, but let me ask you this. What would chelsea look like if either Drogba or Anelka gets hurt. That leaves only sturridge and kalou as backup, both who really dont concern me. They have a real lack of depth of strikers, and the africa cup nations will effect them the most. Their two best players gone for a month, as well as kalou and mikel. During that time, who is going to play upfront? Anelka and sturridge? What if one gets fatigues or injured?
November 21, 2009 at 08:04
I imagine (ban overturned) Chelsea will dive into the Jan. window. Also, as we know from ACN, players also take a while to regain their form once back. They will miss Essien badly.
November 21, 2009 at 08:10
Marmite soldiers and boiled eggs, or maybe some bacon and eggs scrambled? Ummm, decisions, decisions. Off to get the papers.
November 21, 2009 at 08:26
Micky I can’t find footage of the Derby V sign.
November 21, 2009 at 08:27
But this is for you
November 21, 2009 at 08:30
Morning GG.
Nice bit of history to start the day
November 21, 2009 at 08:35
Looking forward to today’s game. It will be the first real test of the boys since the defeat by MC.
Sunderland at The Home of Shite will be a hard fought game. Thankfully they are missing the core of their team, but Cana will be out to show that we should have signed him, and I can see a long painful afternoon for Cesc.
November 21, 2009 at 08:44
Morning Raddy, we should have signed him.
November 21, 2009 at 08:49
I agree Geoff. And Chiellini in summer
November 21, 2009 at 08:55
I hear you! Imagine we could have been leading the prem had we signed those two, and no problems in January.
It worries me that we have 3 marmites available today, I think we could have 2 of them in the midfield.
Eboue in defence is fine.
November 21, 2009 at 09:03
New post?