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Hey, did you hear? Roy Keane has had a thought.

‘When I was watching it I thought they were 10 points clear in the league the way they were celebrating. ‘No, forget Arsenal. Way over the top celebration for beating Newcastle 4-0. Ridiculous.’

Well I’ll be damned, if there’s ever a person in the world of sport ready with a hot take about joy, it’s gotta be the Irishman. That this sort of commentary still interests people is staggering. It’s so boring.

For me, the best part about the celebration was seeing the players happy again. Lacazette is obviously very highly thought after by the players and it was great to see them all launch at him after 7900 minutes without a goal. Good for them, enjoy life, fuck Roy.

In ‘two drunk uncles fighting’ news, Unai Emery and Arsene Wenger are at it in the press. It’s like two reimagination titans duking it out to see who can fool those lying eyes harder.

This was Emery: “Arsenal was a club on a downward slope for two years before I arrived.

This was Arsene: “In 2017 we made 75 points and won the FA Cup so you cannot say that [Arsenal were in decline] and the year before [2016] we finished second in the league,”

“2018 was my last year but it is very difficult to come out on that.

“Arsenal is a club that is in a very strong position financially. It has good players, after that when you are a manager you have to stand up for what you do and your result and not look around you.

Oof… Arsene, just stop.

I liked that Arteta just pretended he’d not read Emery’s comments. Classy.

Pablo Mari played his first 45 in an Arsenal shirt for the U23 team, dropping a very solid performance according to the nerds that watch those games. It’ll be interesting to see whether he actually starts on Thursday, quite the risk this early, even if it is light opposition.

Robbie Burton, hot prospect from last season, has been shipped off to Dinamo. I cant see what the fee is, but one would assume he must have been told he was surplus to requirements to move to a fairly obscure league. Good luck to him, I love to see British kids moving abroad to land the game time they need in their formative years. Interesting to see that Marcus Mcguane was being touted with a move back to Forest after failing to break into the Barca B team on a consistent basis.

Manchester United kept the race for top four nice and alive, OGS putting Frank Lampard’s team to the sword 2-0 in a VAR controversy fest for the ages. I think the win was ideal for us, the pack is now very tight, just 7 points separate 10th and 4th. I still think it’s a huge ask for Arsenal, but it’s not beyond the pale to suggest a team that dropped a 22 game unbeaten run 18 months ago could do the same again… still feels unlikely though, but we’ll see.

I also think glorious failure of both clubs works for us. United won’t fire OGS if he finishes a close 5th, Chelsea won’t fire Frank if he’s there or thereabouts. Last thing we need is Poch at either of our rivals.

The game on Sunday will be a major test, the ‘SHOULD HAVE BEEN CARLO’ fanboys will be waiting with bated breath to see if he can turn us over. It’ll be a tough home game, no doubt, but it’s one we simply have to win if we want to stand a chance in the league this season.

Right, short post today, I’m off to Virginia… my first time.  Make sure you listen to the podcast though, the sound is so spot on it brought a tear to my eye.

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Romford Pele

Morning lads

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Tr4phy

Boomslang

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Romford Pele

Lol Roy Keane is almost 50 still doing this hard man impression. Drop me out.

How should we celebrate? Should we just clap and run back to the centre circle? Miserable git.

Also the players were celebrating Laca scoring for the first time in ages man. It’s not that deep. Why do people insist on shitting on people’s fun.

Nelson

DM
Fifth is the new Trophy..

By the way, whom do you send your direct message to?

Northbanker

What a shame Robbie Burton is being sold

I hope we received top dollar for him and I always find it a bit annoying these deals are kept secret

Given he was a top prospect maybe €8-10m?

Northbanker

Roy Keane is a total irrelevance

The man was always a weirdo and will remain so

Just Another Customer

lol what do you expect from that guy must’ve been butthurt from all those years

heck I don’t know who still listen to these “pundits” anymore

they are not analytical at all just spouting the same old rubbish we’ve heard it all before

some commentary are even a lolcow of how ridiculous it sounds even though they try to represent potent knowledge about the “game” that they’ve played their whole life

not to mention the bias against us nuff said lads

Romford Pele

They said Robbie Burton is replacing Dani Olmo. Bit of a weird one as stylistically they’re different players. Olmo is a 10 whereas Burton is a tidy CM more in the mould of a Jorginho/Carrick.

Just Another Customer

lol what do you expect from that guy must’ve been butthurt from all those years

heck I don’t know who still listen to these “pundits” anymore

they are not analytical at all just spouting the same old rubbish we’ve heard it all before

some commentary are even a lolcow of how ridiculous it sounds even though they try to represent potent knowledge about the “game” that they’ve played their whole life

not to mention the bias against us nuff said lads

Just Another Customer

fuck sorry got too much dupes email

lol what do you expect from that guy must’ve been butthurt from all those years

heck I don’t know who still listen to these “pundits” anymore

they are not analytical at all just spouting the same old rubbish we’ve heard it all before

some commentary are even a lolcow of how ridiculous it sounds even though they try to represent potent knowledge about the “game” that they’ve played their whole life

not to mention the bias against us nuff said lads

Romford Pele

“they are not analytical at all just spouting the same old rubbish we’ve heard it all before”

That’s the thing. They’re not saying anything insightful at all.

Words on a Blog

Roy Keane is the antithesis of every single thing you ever heard about the Irish. Gift of the gab? HA HA.

He is the football commentator’s equivalent of a black hole, sucking the life and the joy out of football.

Fuck him.

James wood

I don’t see how supporters watching the
under 23 games are NERDS.?
That’s called supporting the club at all levels.???

Graham62

Enough said from me on “psycho” Keane on the previous post.

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Everton will be a massive test on Sunday, especially as they would have had a long rest period whilst it will be our third game in a week.

If we win, then that 4th place spot won’t look such a distant pipe dream.

Romford Pele

“Everton will be a massive test on Sunday, especially as they would have had a long rest period whilst it will be our third game in a week.”

Yes they didn’t play this weekend and have no game midweek so will be very fresh. Plus they’re a huge threat in transition. Luckily the squad is big atm so rotation will be necessary.

Romford Pele

Players that were left out of the squad this weekend: AMN, Guendouzi, Nelson, Holding, Mari.

Chambers, Soares, Tierney still injured.

It’s a big squad, especially when you consider that Martinelli himself was an unused sub, Torreira was on the bench, as was Sokratis with Kolasinac.

Jim Lahey

@James Woods –

“I don’t see how supporters watching the
under 23 games are NERDS.?
That’s called supporting the club at all levels.???”

Correct me if I am wrong but I suspect that Pedro was being facetious.

Bob N16

I don’t believe Everton playing for two weeks is necessarily a bad thing for us, particularly if we get a result against Olympiakos.

I would hope we can start quickly against Everton and catch them cold. After Thursday our whole squad wil have had game time.

Arteta’s selections wil be interesting, plenty of options.

DivineSherlock

Before Everton isnt there a Europa League game with Olympiacos ?? Or is that next week ?

Romford Pele

Divine, yes Olympiakos this Thursday. So 3 games in a week for us. Will be interesting to see how this is balanced.

Emiratesstroller

Personally I have no concern if Arsenal offload players from the U23s and Academy who are unlikely to make a breakthrough to First Team. Let’s be honest there are very few players in that situation where the club has made a mistake. Where I am concerned is when a young player is promoted to the senior team and we are forced to sell him or get compensation, which is peanuts. The most obvious example was Gnabry. I am growing increasingly concerned about what appears to be potential tapping up of Saka by both Liverpool and Manchester United. This situation is… Read more »

DivineSherlock

Romford

Martinelli starts I guess . Kolasinac , Torreria Nelson Ainsley Maitland-Niles as well. What team would you put out ?

Jim Lahey

@DS –

“What team would you put out ?”

Preferably i would like to field our side that beat Newcastle 2-0 in the FA Cup final of 1998

Jim Lahey

Actually I just checked.. Christopher Wreh started that game!! Was Bergkamp injured?!

Romford Pele

Divine, no idea tbh mate. It’s hard to know.

I think we should be prioritising Europa as it’s the best chance to get back into the CL but at the same time Everton at the weekend is an important game. I feel like I might wanna hold Torreira back for that one as they’re good in transition. Maybe we bring back Guendouzi on Thursday?

I’d imagine Martinelli, Kolasinac, AMN, Sokratis, Laca will all play though.

Jim Lahey

He was suspended for elbowing Steve Lomas in the face!! Ha!!

Chris

The ex pro pundits will always be there, they are there to draw in the viewing figures. The majority won’t do insightful, but the tension in the room can be interesting to watch when it is packed full of big name ex pros.

Keane is starting to remind me of Mark Lawrenson, only a bit more angrier. Lawrenson is the classic ‘grumpy old uncle’ who is left unimpressed by most things and has scathing, sarcastic put downs of terrible plays. They are both mildly amusing in this way, not to be taken seriously.

DivineSherlock

Jim Lahey

Naah , that team would never grace Europa League mate.

Jim Lahey

Gary Neville is a decent pundit, awful awful player but a decent pundit.

Jim Lahey

@DS –

Yeah you are dead right!
Second best team under Wenger’s reign?

CG

PedRo

“””””This was Arsene: “In 2017 we made 75 points and won the FA Cup so you cannot say that [Arsenal were in decline] and the year before [2016] we finished second in the league,”””””

Then the Fat Spiv arrived.
Appointed his Clown

And we have gone downhill ever sense.

Had Arteta been appointed in the first place ( as he knew all the players) we would not be in this mess.

And It will take seasons to clear it up.

DivineSherlock

Romford

This time Europa League is difficult as well isnt it ? With Inter , Man Utd , Ajax , Roma Porto & Sevilla as well. Martinelli has had a great run , would love to see him continue there.

Graham62

Gary Neville was not an “awful awful player”.

Jim Lahey

@Graham62 –

I meant in terms of him being a giant cunt not his ability.

Graham62

Well done Gary Neville for blasting scumbag agent Raiola.

Romford Pele

Divine,

Yes it’ll be tough. Inter, United and Ajax are the standouts. Will be interesting to see how it pans out. Olympiakos away in itself on Thursday will be tough. One of those places in Europe with a raucous atmosphere. Need to get that away goal there, even if we don’t win.

DivineSherlock

Jim Lahey

Bit of Flair was lacking hence Marc Overmars was signed if I remember correctly. Also Anelka , that was some serious scouting . Yeah but you could say that was second only to Invincibles team.

Jim Lahey

@DS –

Both Overmars and Anelka played in that 1998 final! Both scored if I remember correctly!

CG

This Burton boy- I have no idea if he is any good, but why on earth is he off to Dynamo Zagreb? ( of all places)

How will that help his development?
Heading to play in old Yugoslavia.
Hardly a hotbed of exciting soccer

Quite extraordinary- how we have sanctioned this deal.

Such a short termist view from all parties involved.

Did Edu or Arteta or Raul agree to it?

I also think it’s an illustration how close Arsenal are sailing to the FFP wind.
Grabbing the cash.

And is there not a transfer window?
Bizarre , bizarre, bizarre.

Zacharse

Be cAreful down in gun country boi.
Too true about roy keane being a demonic joy killer. Some people have simply been broken for all intents and purposes and keane is definitely among the unfortunate there, ditto many on this blog…testicle

Personally i love seeing this club win in style. Dunno about the rest

Champagne Charlie

Keane is a tool, real broken record stuff. Sky should have a look at themselves for the type of voice they have on as pundit.

What the fuck do half of them add to any coverage? Complete absence of actual analysis and just repetition of ‘old school’, dated thoughts, often with some dismissive attitude toward modern players and the era of social media etc.

All a bit Victor Medrew does footy, boring.

Zacharse

CG

Its brexit related lol

Jim Lahey

@CG –

“How will that help his development?
Heading to play in old Yugoslavia.
Hardly a hotbed of exciting soccer”

What the hell are you talking about?! You mean he is heading to play in Croatia.. a country that got the World Cup final just two years ago.

Graham62

Ok Jim.

Globalgunner

Roy Keanes kids im sure wouldnt want to play for him. Mother Teresa would whack him with an umbrella after just 5 mins. Sometimes he speaks the plain truth but in honesty, he just hates every other citizen on this planet

Zacharse

It is a pipeline to italy. Heard burton was the real
Deal not long ago

DivineSherlock

Jim Lahey

Overmars scored between the legs of Shay Given . Dont recall Anelkas’ goal, might have to go back and rewatch. Glad that Arteta is taking FA Cup seriously as well.

DivineSherlock

Romford

I dont think we have won away at Olympiakos before. Still this team looks good for Semis atleast.

Jim Lahey

@DS –

Yeah I have always been a fan of the FA Cup. Was always nice to win it!

Left testicle

Some people here need to find a safe space because that nasty Roy Keane is airing his opinion, which is different to their own.

This blog is getting very woke.

Romford Pele

Divine – actually we have. The last time we were in the CL we won 3-0 away there to qualify for the knockout stage. I think that was the first time though, generally we’ve lost when we played there. One of those places where the team has to shut out the atmosphere.

Romford Pele

“Some people here need to find a safe space because that nasty Roy Keane is airing his opinion, which is different to their own.”

It’d be good if he actually aired an opinion. He never says anything smart, insightful, relevant. Just a miserable old sod. God forbid my life is ever that depressing. Seems to get upset by anything and everything.

Zacharse

Hahahahhahah. Testicle’s still pissed we won a match

Zacharse

Listen, if you come to an arsenal
Blog to spend your precious time commenting, and you hate the team and everything about them, you need to rethink some shit, and not necessarily about sports

Jamie

If you read CG’s posts in a Roy Keane accent, it all makes sense.

DivineSherlock

Roy Keane is obsolete . He was a good player , a shity manager and an even worse pundit & on top of that He is a massive cunt.

Leftside

Roy Keane tries too hard to come off as a contrarian and a football tough guy. He wouldn’t last where I was raised. As for the result, why shouldn’t we be happy? Before beating Newcastle we had recorded our lowest amount of wins in a league campaign for over 100 years. What does that tell you? That wins have been hard to come by this season. Also, the players were really happy for Laca to break his duck, he clearly is a popular member of the dressing room. Some people will complain at anything and Roy is one of those… Read more »

Romford Pele

“Listen, if you come to an arsenal
Blog to spend your precious time commenting, and you hate the team and everything about them, you need to rethink some shit, and not necessarily about sports”

Honestly if Arsenal makes you that miserable find something else to do with your time. I would never invest so much time in something I can never derive enjoyment from.

Left testicle

Zac,
I’m pleased we won and the early signs look encouraging but, unlike some here, I’m not getting all moist because we moved up to 10th after beating an injury ravaged, poor Newcastle side.

Romford Pele

“Roy Keane tries too hard to come off as a contrarian and a football tough guy. He wouldn’t last where I was raised.”

It’s so funny seeing these wannabe hard guys on a football pitch. It’s never reflective of reality. These guys would get pummeled in the real world.

I even see United fans saying they’d love to see Keane go into the United dressing room and straighten out some of the players lol. He’s under 6ft and basically 50 years old. Do you really think he’s gonna be able to beat up a 6ft+ mammoth like Pogba? lol

Left testicle

RP,
Size isn’t important. 🙂

Romford Pele

LT, you’re right, but it can certainly help if you know how to use it!

Left testicle

Maybe I’m an old fart but, like Roy Keane, I don’t like to see all the hugging and fist bumping in the tunnel with the opposition before the game.

Left testicle

… and who doesn’t feel embarrassed when the likes of Guendouzi rolls around on the floor like he’s been shot.

China1

It’s normal and right to be happy with the win, scoreline and laca scoring. I do cringe a bit when people go nuts about these things tho (not accusing anyone in particular) We always laughed at spurs for releasing DVDs because they beat us lol And I used to hate the customary celebrating getting 4th place like we’d won the league back in the day It was over rating achievements like that which led to the culture of low expectations, softness and general shite the fan base came to embrace for such a long time But these are all general… Read more »

CG

Jamie “”””If you read CG’s posts in a Roy Keane accent, it all makes sense.””””” I like Roy Keane ( especially as a player) George Graham should have bought him when he was at Forest, Then Our Wenger would have had Keane and Vieria in tandem and we would have won even more trophies. But he does make a valid point. Arsenal are 10th and having just beaten an abject Newcastle United team. laca has been stinking the place out too, The optics looked appalling….celebrating wildly in the 94th minute in an empty stadium. But unfortunately, this is what Arsenal… Read more »

useroz

The media coverage o Saka’s contract may have been stirrups but not healthy to say the least . Been awhile since one of ours is tbeing targeted hough!

Saka’s quotes arent exactly helpful either. On paper not rosy…

Raul and Edu must do their job, and deliver , full stop.

useroz

“… like Roy Keane, I don’t like to see all the hugging and fist bumping in the tunnel with the opposition before the game.”

same

PieAFC

I have a feeling Arteta will go with Guendouzi, LT and wilock again at Olympiacos.

Martinelli will get a run out, then a choice on the right. Kolasinac will probably spot back into the left back position, giving Saka more room to roam up top.

No need to go gun go against them. I’m all for a a counter attacking set up. Reserve the energy even with the squad size we have.

PieAFC

On Saka, he’s proving he can do the business at a young age. Enjoying his football. He’s just trying to get guarantees with the most important part of his career coming up. A decent pay, chances to play. In a team looking like it’s moving forward. He signs another extension, that would take his contract up when his 25. He has 18 months to go on his current one, that’s a lot for anyone to take in. A lot of to factor in, will Arteta shift him as make shift left back, only use sparingly on the wing, sell Kola… Read more »

Graham62

CG

Are you, by any chance, a motivational speaker in your spare time?

Romford Pele

Apparently Saka has the same agent as Jadon Sancho. We’ll need to give him a good deal with other teams circling.

He’s also come out today to reaffirm his commitment to being a winger even though he’s happy playing FB atm.

Jamie

CG –

If you aren’t happy with a 4-0 win at home, football isn’t for you.

Find an interest that brings you some joy. Maybe spin some old Wenger tapes of him in short shorts on the beach or something. Calves on full display, that should get your juices flowing.

Emiratesstroller

useroz Re: Saka See my post at 9.44 The question which needs to be asked is why Saka would move to another club when he has just embarked on his career and is playing regularly in first team. Whilst the rumours may be a negotiating ploy when I see the history and finances of agency I do worry about what is happening here. There is no suggestion that Saka is a Liverpool or Man Utd supporter and I doubt that these two clubs will outbid Arsenal when it comes to the wage bill. The suspicion is that the Agency and… Read more »

Words on a Blog

LeftT,

I’ve got no problem with Roy Keane having different opinions than mine. No big deal.

I do have a problem with you accusing me and others of being “woke” just because I think Keane is a miserable troglodyte cunt.

Bob N16

Left testicle, the irony is that you’re the one who needs to grow a pair. Keane comes across as a joyless, embittered sociopath !

He has the freedom to spout bullshit but others have the right to react and repond. You’re defending an arsehole.

Leftside

Being friendly with the opposition before a match shouldn’t be conflated with us being joyous after winning a match. I don’t want to see the former either but I’m more than content with the latter.

Left testicle

I’m defending his right to have an opinion that is different to yours Bob N16.

Keane has an opinion that differs to WOABs so WOAB calls him a c*nt.

Leftside

‘But unfortunately, this is what Arsenal have become post Wenger in 2020’

Jesus, you only think the mediocrity commenced this year?? I used to think you was an attention seeker but your just someone who cannot move on from Wenger and repeats the same drivel every single day.

Why not take up boxing if Arsenal provide you with such little joy and you can’t support the team? I haven’t checked because I’m not that way inclined but I’m sure you’ll find some more boxers with “bulging” “succulent” calves that tickle your fancy and get you going ‘CG’.

Uwot?

Some times Roy Keane comes out with the occasional gem.This wasn’t one of them.He completely misunderstood the reason for the over the top celebration & was doing his anti Arsenal bit to ingratiate himself with Manure fans.keeping the old hatred pot stirring.No surprise there.God forbid sky ever pair him up with Lawrenson ( another miserable b’stard)sky’s ratings will nosedive.

Words on a Blog

LeftT,

Plenty of people have very different opinions than me, and I’ve either got absolutely no problem with them or even like them.

I also think that any given person who may wholeheartedly agree with me on football/politics or whatever can be a cunt.

In Keane’s case I just think he’s a miserable cunt AND I disagree with him. His miserable opinions reflect his miserable outlook on life.

raptora

Son to undergo surgery this week after fracturing his arm. Out for a number of weeks.

We have to push. Our squad is good enough for top 5.

Left testicle

WOAB,
Fair enough, but we’re not all ‘everything is unicorns and rainbows’ types.

Markymark

Hang about isn’t this the same Kean’o who totally undermined the ROI manager during a World Cup by moaning about the quality of hotel rooms and practice pitches.
I mean this sounds like “Snow Flake Central “ not the hard man Keane surely?
I note that two of the greatest Managers in the English game let him go. Keane appears to be a misanthrope with zero emotional IQ. I suspect that the modern game for good or bad would see him founder. Most clubs operate psychologists and the like. He’d probably no longer make the cut whatever his talents

Leftside

The standard outside of Liverpool this year really hasn’t been great. With the state we’ve been in, only 7 points seperates us from a CL spot. I think it should be the aim esp with Spurs missing their two best players and Chelsea and United being so inconsistent. There are some other teams in there also we need to worry about.

Bamford10

Not to be a Debbie Downer, but people who think we have a chance of challenging for 4th or 5th this season are living in a dream world. Chelsea may have lost yesterday, but they lost to a United team that, New Year’s Day notwithstanding, is a lot better than we are. As for Chelsea, they too are way better than we are. They outshot us 13 to 7 in their 2-1 win over us at the Emirates and they outshot us 19 to 2 in the heroic draw we managed at their place. We are way behind these teams,… Read more »

Bob N16

Left, I said that Keane ‘has the freedom to spout bullshit’. Just as you said he has the right to an opinion but defending a joyless, embittered opinion is a strange position to take.

Bamford10

Raptora

“Our squad is good enough for top 5.”

No, it’s really not. Matt Scott, the Arsenal writer who Pedro had on his podcast a couple months back, thinks our midfield is the 15th best in the PL. Now, you may disagree with him on that, but if a reasonable Arsenal observer is capable of saying that, you have a problem. This is not a top five squad. Sorry. Chelsea, Spurs and United all have better players.

Left testicle

Bob,
So because his opinion is different it’s ‘bullshit’. I can defend who I like.

Left testicle

Bob,
You need to chill. I can sense your anger.

Bob N16

Slight contradiction there Bamford ‘lucky to finish higher than 10th’ and then ‘realistic optimists set their sights on 7th’. 6th/7th quite likely.

Bob N16

Unless of course you acknowledge that you’re an unrealistic pessimist!

Leftside

Bamford, a word to the wise here – I wouldn’t go down the road you appear to be going on again because all that will happen is you will get into forum fracas on here that result in you being given extended leave from this place.

Bob N16

Right back at you Left. Think you’re projecting. I’m chilling on the beach, couldn’t be more relaxed, thanks for the advice though. Just off for a dip.

raptora

I wouldn’t agree that a spud team without Kane and Son is better than us. I wouldn’t agree that a manure team without Pogba and with OGS is better than us. The Chavs team could be better than ours but they are so young that they are bound to lose quite a lot of points. We have realistic shot to reach top 4/5 and Arteta believes it too I think. “A week ago, before we went to Dubai, we drew with Burnley and everything looked like it was too far,” Arteta told his post-match press conference. “It looked like it… Read more »

reality check

The game on Sunday will be a major test, the ‘SHOULD HAVE BEEN CARLO’ fanboys will be waiting with bated breath to see if he can turn us over. It’ll be a tough home game, no doubt, but it’s one we simply have to win if we want to stand a chance in the league this season. / No no and no. See WE “should have been carlo”nerds are not like you “lets wing it with Arteta nerds”. We won’t cheer and celebrate like we won the league if carlo proves himself better than Arteta. Its not even a contest.… Read more »

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