When it’s a dead news day, it’s a dead news day. What have a I got fo you? Errr, Chamakh scored a 6 yrd header against the much lauded Tanzania. A goal is a goal though, I’m so glad he knows where it is, I’m seriously dreading the moment Robin pulls up sharply and signals to the bench it’s time for his 3 month mid season holiday.
Still, though we’re yet to see much of Park Chu-young, the clips going around clearly show that he’s a poacher more than anything. He times his runs well and he sniffs out potential openings. Hopefully his movement sparks a bit of inspiration in the other forwards, since the Cesc supply line has dried up I’ve noticed a real lack of movement, probably due to the conclusion our players have drawn that no one will pass forwards. That’s a weak attitude, especially when the team needs everyone to be pulling together.
I still can’t understand why we don’t take it back to basics. Forget the 4-3-3, play a system more adept at coping with the personnel we have at our disposal. If we’re struggling for goals, why not go for two strikers. If we’re struggling to protect the back four, why not play with two centre mids in front of the back four like we did in 98, 02 and 04? Surely there has to be a system that can be built around our new players skill sets?
All of our success has come without a Cesc or a player of his ilk, why not repurpose an old format for a modern team? United don’t have a centre midfielder like Cesc or Sneijder… they seem to do ok?
Arsenal are yet again being linked with a move of Kalou. I can’t for the life of me understand what Wenger’s obsession is with the Ivorian. He’s an ok attacker who has never really made the grade at Chelsea, yet Wenger, like one of those American Highschool movies, sees there is some sort of makeover project involved where he can make the most of his averageness. Jeez… I mean, I appreciate he’d do a better job than Chamakh, but with £50mill in the bank is that as high as we should be aiming? He’s the Black Dirk Kuyt for me… except not as industrious.
I had a chat online with the chaps with the banner, nice blokes, I’m not sure if they’re going ahead with the unveiling now, looks like it’s on hold for a later date… probably a sound idea, especially when you consider the violence we saw at the end of last season in the ground, no one wants to even contemplate trouble like that again. I think the next 5 games are of key importance to any form of protest of banner waving… hopefully we can rescue some pride and launch a battle for 4th. Remember, this league is incredibly competitive now, like last season, as quick as you’re dead and buried, you’re right back in the mix fighting it out again. We weren’t good at all last season, nor was anyone else, hence us being in the mix for so long! It’s all to fight for… we’ve just got to string some performances together.
Finally, Robin Van Persie has put his house up for sale. He’s probably got about 10 of them, but he’s put one up for sale which means he’s going to leave any moment now. Not because he’s moving to a bigger or nicer house, no, it’s because he’s moving in June 2012, so to make extra sure it’ll sell, he’s put it up for purchase 8 months early.
There we have it, not much for you to chew on today! I’m at the AST Finance review tonight, I’ll be able to give you lowdown on what exactly those figures mean for our future strategy and probably some other interesting tidbits in the bar afterwards. Follow it all via the @LeGrove twitter feed.
P.S. Happy birthday Tony Adams, here’s a raised orange juice to one of my favourite Arsenal goals of all time!
arsene after a shagging his wife
” I think technically I showed an improvement and displayed a good character throughout . I believe I couldn’t maintain the intensity in the final third and maybe let the speed of my game drop for a while. I think I was adversely effected by my mid week romp with a rapper but I am happy that in the end I showed tremendous spirit and mental strength which I believe are the most important qualities to possess. Overall I will learn and next time come back stronger”
Arsene’s wife “zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz”
Nice one Goon
“This could be the the next step in the war between AKB’s and the “Wenger Out” brigade and could lead to fisticuffs in the stands, between our own Arsenal supporters!”
Hopefully, we’ll get a livelier crowd.
Also heard the rumours are a lot stronger than anyone’s mentioned or seen soo far and kroenke’s waiting for them to surface before he sacks Wenger.
at least wenger never comes first
oh dear
spill the beans then keyser
did he say something bad about U.S.America?
keyser-
given that stan is notably silent, i find that hard to believe but would be interested in learning more of what you know.
Incesc he normally comes fourth
I also heard that when you click your fingers the sound you hear is the result of a mini Sonic Boom. Make of that what you will.
Kwik fit – When you’re involved in a foursome is coming 4th a trophy ?!
so its something to do with fingers or a sonic boom.
Keyser Yes Yes Yes Yes Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Naija
Whats the difference between a couch and a black man?
A couch can support a family!
Gambon
Since u are so afraid of black men , I can’t wait to terrorise the shit outta u. It would be a pleasure to rob u dry and leave u penniless. Too bad I don’t know ur address.
@goon if someone put a new opinion or one with foundations i would listen but you are saying the same shit you were probably saying 3 years ago. Our dynamics have changed and football has changed.
Your one of these people who think they are intelligent for arguing a lost cause when in fact you are blind to the obvious.
who did you hear that from keyser?
Chamakh, Denilson & Vela got a little frisky with Wenger in vegas while they were spit roasting hookers?
Goodness me….
Anyway… Diaby is back in full training…
maybe some black-mail involved ?
or is it blackmale?
and because of that he’s lost the dressing room?
now that the entire squad know that he was humiliated by them in the presidential suite of the Belagio they can’t play 433?
awesome story.
maxmosley mkii
Lurch: at least that’s a better plot than Armageddon.
next ting you know, Lady Nina comes out with a “they tried the pencil on the floor with me too!”
Maybe its part of wenger’s contract to win for 7 years and then lose for the next 7 ? Anything is possible in this crazy world of obama and madoff.
bande de gros degueulasses
http://wn.com/Aime_Jacquet
now that was a coach
http://whatafairfoot.blogspot.com/2011/03/wenger-consacre-dans-special-one-tv.html
is the rumour true that Arsene Wenger tried to change the clubs name to Arsenola to trick UEFA into giving us preferential treatment in cup draws?……and to prevent our players wanting to flirt with ice cream vendors?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/special1/2011/05/special_1_tv_all_in.html
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-target-Eden-Hazard-agent-hints-at-quitting-Lille-next-summer-article810227.html
ivory ,wenger sounds more like a weird inspector clauseau/arnold Schwarzenegger hybrid!
Nice blog I stumbled upon tonight.
However to the Van Persie “moving” thing. Poorly researched, reeks of sensationalism. The interview he gives after the Bolton game states that he is moving as he is going to put the match ball in his new home.
To the club itself, lame as this may sound but the players just don’t have chemistry. Look at the invincibles, Keown and Henry did chest bumps at Old Trafford, where’s the fight, the love for each, the warrior mentality.
T’is a far cry from seasons past, by the way keep up the good work.
horse.mouth.
Keown: What about Arsenal now? Why have they lost their way?
Bergkamp: When I look at Robin van Persie, he is the front player, but he is better in my old role. They are missing an out-and-out goalscorer. Now they play with an extra midfielder instead.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2047630/Martin-Keown-life-Arsenal-Dennis-Bergkamp.html#ixzz1aQiy0Agq
Morning all
Morning
Good article Lurch, how i miss those guys.
Agree with everything they say, especially
Keown: There are lots of former players who could offer something at Premier League clubs. It’s a shame that hasn’t been embraced like it has here.
Bergkamp: There was talk of Patrick going to Arsenal during the summer. I would’ve done everything possible to get him there. Just to get him in and around the dressing room. It would have brought so much to the team.
wish wenger felt the same.
Class players and class people
I expect RvP to have his last season with us. Sczcesny will have a very very busy season, enough opportunities to play himself into the spotlights, he will be the next one to be sucked up by another club.
The dismantling of the squad goes on…
agree Cloggs and it will not be long before clubs are sniffing round Jack
West Ham deal to move into Olympic stadium has collapsed
Great Karen Brady will no doubt start rambling in the paper. Chelsea or Spuds new ground?
Give it to Leyton Orient
Leave it for the real athletes.. They need the support and infrastructure
Why should any EPL club, especially one with a billionaire owner, get a ready made, free stadium.
If it cost the taxpayer £500m to build, then if Spurs, or any other EPL club for that matter, want the stadium then they should pay for it.
New post…!
THAT PARTICULAR HOUSE OF ROBIN’S HAS BEEN ON SALE FOR THE LAST SIX MTHS. FOR YOUR INFORMATION , IF HE’S LEAVING LET HIM GO, LET’S FIRST AND FOREMOST HAVE PLAYERS WHO WANT TO PLAY FOR OUR CLUB.
South Korea 2 – 1 UAE
match ended 30 mins ago, and Park scored again (7 goals in last 4 games).