Before I jump into this post. Thank you. The DMs, the beautiful comments that made me tear up, and the e-mails. The Arsenal community is outrageously kind.
Right, let’s crack into football news.
Dani Alves has described Gabi as “my phenomenon.” Damn. That hits in all the right places. One of the greatest players of all time propping up our forward like that truly is praise from the highest of places.
It’ll be an interesting year for him. He’s showing a lot promise. He needs to convert that into goals and assists. But I am pretty certain he will do EXACTLY that. Isn’t it great having another sensational young player making waves on the international scene
Yes it is.
Does Lacazette score goals?
Yes he does.
The Frenchman scored a whopping 3 goals against Brentford B in a behind-closed-doors friendly.
I don’t know what else there is to say about that. Bernd Leno started, so I expecting that maybe Aaron might not be back for the HUGE Palace game after the break.
Partick Vieira is having a really special season with a youth project of his own. Let’s be honest here, he was very unlucky not to have beaten us at home earlier in the season, only a late winner from Laca saved us a point. This is a BIG game for us, we need to win, but it won’t be a cakewalk.
The Daily Mail is saying Arsenal will offer Lacazette, the key protaganist in today’s blog, a ONE YEAR DEAL BABY.
Look, I’m down for this. He’s a great leader, the players trust him, and he works in our system. No one else in Europe has a need for him as specific as us and it makes sense to keep experience and leadership in the side.
I’m all in. Love you Alex. You lovely man.
There’s a nice piece about Ryan Garry on the Sky Sports website.
“A lot of people talk about a playing philosophy but I think your coaching philosophy is more important,” he explains. “That is about your daily habits, your behaviours with your players and staff. That is more important, I think, I really do.
“If you see your interactions as only grass-based you are missing a lot of the picture, the fundamental foundations you need before even getting on the grass. It is about helping people but before you can help you have to connect with them.
“Coaching ultimately is about connecting.”
I was in German class with him. Has he ever given me insider information on the club? No. Does he know who I am? No. What does that say about me as a child?
Don’t even answer.
Can I talk about Mesut Ozil again? There’s an article in The Athletic that basically says it’s all gone to shit. This bit stood out.
But the thing that stood out, talking to many Fenerbahce fans before and after the game, was how unbothered they were. It’s not that they were angry with Ozil, or even really annoyed: they were just used to him not being a significant figure in their team anymore. “You came from London? To write about Mesut?” asked one, with no little incredulity.
It’s as if everyone is just a bit indifferent to him, that he’s just another player. For a man who was and in some spheres still is so incredibly polarising, it was strange to see 50,000 people essentially greet him with a shrug.
How about this?
There remains a perception that he views this as a pseudo-retirement league, and that he doesn’t really take Turkish football seriously. “Coming to a country for a vacation is very different from living and working in that country,” wrote Mehmet Arslan, in the newspaper Hurriyet.
Speak to some people at the club and they will concede that, before this latest incident, there have been frustrations, but injuries and so forth can be excused as unfortunate.
Others are not so charitable. One expressed frustration that, whenever Fenerbahce travel to away games, particularly in Europe, Ozil is the main topic of conversation from rival clubs.
They shared Pereira’s irritations, that he wasn’t impressive on the training ground and his injuries were becoming a joke. Pereira would frequently express frustration with how much time Ozil would spend with the masseurs, the perception being that he has perhaps been overly cautious with this fitness.
Yet, has every right to be, and he has maintained that he has been ready to play even when not 100 per cent fit, both at Fenerbahce and before. But Arsenal fans will be familiar with complaints about his body language, and his perceived attitude around the club.
One source recalled how Pierre van Hooijdonk, who came to Istanbul at a similar age to Ozil, would act as a mentor to his younger team-mates in a way that, according to the source at least, Ozil has not. On the face of things, it’s not a great sign when your professionalism is being compared unfavourably to a bloke who went on strike while at Nottingham Forest.
AMAZING.
I do have to counter one point… Mesut didn’t need to move to Turkey for a retirement, he went into that mode as soon as he signed his £350k a week deal.
Before we go… how about them sexy kits on the internets?
Oooof… I like.
The pink one is ALSO nice.
Finally, can we all laugh at the Spurs kit?
My local snorkelling club called and asked for their loaner wetsuit back. lololol. The designers did NOT like the brief and they gave up. Sad times.
Right, that’s me done. Love you all xxx
Tottenham Tom
Leicester won the title in 2015/16
Chelsea won the title in 2016/17 with 93 points, after a nightmare season where they’d finished 10th on 50 points
Alan Hanson famously said in 1995 “You won’t win anything with kids”…
Granted the league wasn’t as strong in those seasons, but theres 3 examples…. So I wouldn’t call that never….
Reading comprehension isn’t your thing then, obviously.
Chelsea weren’t the youngest, their wage bill was high, and they had no Europe the season before.
Ditto Leicester on two of the three points, so yea, never is exactly right.
No Europe that season
Tottenham Tom So, let me get this clear, just because an exact sequence of events has never happened before, It can’t happen in future?….. I’m pretty sure that’s not the way football, or the world works. I know as a Spurs fan you’ll be upset at the thought of Arsenal assembling a squad over the next 18 months, that can compete at the very top of the game I’d feel the same if I thought Spurs had that type of foundation in place to build around. But if we get our next 4-5 signings right, and secure our talent, then… Read more »
Oh for Andy Gray, and Jimmy Greaves, and Rodney March… Fact is they never allowed themselves to take the game too seriously. They were full of fun. Now we only have Ian Wright as deliberately ‘jokey’. Of course some pundits are comical despite themselves – like fuming Roy Keane, the W.C. Field of football hostility or like scowling Graeme Sounness, the Buster Keaton of matches that go wrong.
As for Gary Neville, he must be the Alan Partridge of the show.
EB
I would say Neville and Carragher are more Beavis and Butthead, make your own mind up who is which.
Dissenter is probably right unless Laca is really anxious to stay at the club. I like the idea of a 12 month extension. We have a paper-thin squad and his attitude and experience will be great for domestic cups and even the occasional European game against a weaker side. Even better if he can take Saliba under his wing if he returns from loan.
EB
“Oh for Andy Gray, and Jimmy Greaves, and Rodney Marsh”
Oh yes!!!
Those guys never took themselves too seriously. I really can’t stand this nasty, biased punditry we get today. It’s stopped being fun.
As a side note. Andy Gray lost his job over the female linesman joke, which wasn’t even broadcast, yet Carragher kept his after disgustingly spitting out of his car at a female fan. Tells you as much about Sky as it does Carragher.
I actually don’t mind Carra. He always speaks very highly of Arsenal and has immense respect for the club unlike that weasel Neville.
If you can get past the spitting up a monsoon shower while he talks, he seems alright.
Why do you guys always fight like teenagers over a porno mag ? leave it out we can all have different opinions you don’t have to be so petty all the time, I don’t believe tets will up and run and leave us because city come calling, he was our club captain he took that job very seriously, like Diss said he cried like a baby in his last game. I am sure he even gave up his final year of his playing contract because he said he did not deserve it as he was not able to play at… Read more »
I would also welcome the 12 month extension for Laca. I, of course, agree that he brings us down in the goal scoring department and we need a serious upgrade this summer to rectify this. But the reason we should keep him is two-fold: – his Leadership skills and experience. Remember, this is a young team. They need guidance and support. Laca brings this in spades. – to strengthen the squad. Purely and simply. If we are to make top 4, we need squad depth for next season. Why bin someone who knows what Arteta wants for someone who doesn’t/… Read more »
Pedro/Peter
Just dropped in coz I was reminded that yesterday was the anniversary of ‘Rocky’ Rocastle’s passing. I am about to watch Fever Pitch…… again…….. in his memory.
Oh, & Peter, my condolences re your mum🥂
Ok, 10 games to go. The Palace fixture is on @ 5.00am EST, Tuesday here. I will be watching on Optus. Come On You Rip Roaring Reds!!!
Serge, Arteta left with a ton of respect, mutual…. and when he speaks about the club, I feel it’s sincere. The way some speak about him here is disrespectful, and he deserves better. I criticize him sometimes, but never in a bad way. Of course he will want to see where he can take this club, and I think he’ll stay for quite a while from now. Man City might like him to be the perfect fit after Pep in a year or two.. but remember… he just turned 40. He has decades to come as a manager if he’s… Read more »
bacary
some of that french national love – maybe he even attracts a few more… who knows, but hastening his exit would be naive at this point after the work rate he’s shown he can keep going across (fingers crossed) an entire season
I’m not sure if Tom was one of the people who was an “Arteta Out” man but I wonder if any of the other “Arteta Out” brigade in the chat above are upset about the possibility of him going to City. That would be quite the turnaround…
He won’t leave for City, following Pep is a thankless task.
As for Tom’s absolutist opinion that Arsenal can’t win the PL if we end up in the EL…bollocks. It’s a sport. Anything can happen.
Is he really a spuds fan? I’m genuinely not sure anymore.
“Oh my, you got me disappointed. I had you pictured as seventeen, hair down to the waist, nice legs, firm boobs, whose real name is Brigitte.”
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It’s a bit late but cheers to your Mum, Pedro. So sorry for your loss and thank you for having so dutifully pumped out the content even as you dealt with your grief the last few months. It’s never easy losing a loved one but I am grateful to be able to share in these kinds of real moments within this community you’ve helped perpetuate. No doubt you’ll carry on and do her memory proud.
Somebody lumped Ian Wright with those Man Utd pundits like Gary Neville , I am just here to say Ian Wright is a national treasure and far more intelligent and insightful as a pundit than Gary Neville can ever hope for .
If we are already worried about Arteta leaving for City in early 2022, where would our panic level be in say 2024 ?
Especially if Arteta prove to be a maverick of a coach by then.
why is anyone talking about losing arteta? i don’t understand
i guess if you want to sound smart and like youve got a scoop then ya, but… super boring topic
Mertesacker is here, theres No need to worry
Divine….are you sure you not a producer?Wrighty with ze midget!….lol.
Pedro told us that there is a long term project at Arsenal. I’m not sure what long term means but I doubt he will leave for a better football club and more money. No one does that these days.
Luteo GuenreiraApril 1, 2022 02:25:10
“Oh my, you got me disappointed. I had you pictured as seventeen, hair down to the waist, nice legs, firm boobs, whose real name is Brigitte.
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PedroMarch 27, 2022 16:47:49
you need to tone down that anti-English rhetoric
Pedro
Your story about your mom yesterday and the others from the comments about their parents teared me up and scares me too. I haven’t lost any of mine but I know it’s a matter of time. I hope I can be able to handle it. I am pretty much detached about everything emotionally but death of a parent is surely a big deal seeing your post and reactions.
Much love to you man….
On to today’s discourse… No new deal to Lacazette. If it’s 1 year on reduced wages and importance then cool. But he can’t accept it as he’s still just 30 and Lyon could offer 2 to 3 Secondly, if Arteta goes by season end, I won’t be bothered one bit as they are a lot of coaches that can easily slot in and maybe even do better with our system. Viera, Ten Hag to mention a few. The system is bigger than 1 individual. So far this season it has come together for him and it’s not plausible to think… Read more »
Arteta won’t leave until he’s had at least one season in the CL with Arsenal no matter who comes in for him.
Today is Friday and April Fools’ Day , where are the jokes ? I need some humor .
A old widow went to a sex shop looking for something that would, well satisfy a lady! On the top shelf were vibrators of all sizes colour and power but it was the small one at the end the assistant recommended It’s not really a vibrator he said it’s a “ Magic Penis” and it costs £30 Really she said How does it work? Well you get up close with it and say “ Magic Penis do me and well the rest will instantly become a magic moment or two” I have it even though that’s a lot of money… Read more »
Arthur was off to fight a crusade. But he had enough of that hussy Guinevere so he went to the chastity belt maker with the request he make a customised belt that was comfortable but would do the job . After two days Arthur returned to pick up the belt but it had an opening . That’s pathetic said Arthur.Watch said the belt maker who proceeded to a bit of wood through the hole and as he di so whoosh a blade came down and cut the wood in two. “ Back to Camelot Arthur fitted it to his lady… Read more »
It was two o’clock in the morning and mr and mrs left testicle were asleep, when suddenly the phone rang.
Mr left testicle picked up the phone and said, “Hello? … How the heck do I know? What am I, the weather man?” — and promptly slammed the phone down.
His wife rolls over and asks, “Who was that?”
Mr Left testicle replies, I don’t know. Our neighbour Raulishuss wanted to know if the coast was clear.
Sid
I think you need your mouth washed out with a pressure washer like Chris Rock’s
😂😂😂
Magic Slippers A lonely guy goes on holiday to Morocco. He’s never had much luck with the ladies so the holiday was an attempt to cheer himself up after his latest break-up. He wanders into this carpet shop to have a browse through the amazing carpets that adorn the shop. “Hello please’ says the shopkeeper. “You want to buy a carpet?” “No, I’m just browsing thanks.’ “Are, you are English yes?’ The man nods and they shake hands. “No carpet, okay? Especially for you, I have some magic slippers. You want to see?’ The man looks at the shopkeeper, interested… Read more »
Sidney spouting the usual VD.🤮
Utd extending fernandes contract by a year will be the coup of the summer
You heard it here first and im telling you for free
Rumour is that Stan is about to sell the stadium – to himself! Let’s hope that it turns out to be what rumours generally are – just rumour. Otherwise, the mind boggles at what that might mean.
In the worst scenario it would be like losing your house because the landlord can charge a huge rental.
EB
have you forgotten what stan does for a living? Real Estate – we’re the only club/franchise he owns that doesn’t fit that model exactly for him.
I don’t follow this. Assuming that the stadium belongs to the Arsenal football club. But KSE owns 100% of Arsenal. Isn’t Stan already owns the stadium and the land?
Nelson
It’s April 1st
Nelson
If youre not an accountant why bother, just ask one
So if Arsenal sell the stadium to KSE, I m guessing there will be no more “Fly Emirates” on our shirts ? Will it be called the KSE stadium ? Yuck!
Nelson.
He can then rent it back to Arsenal and that will increase the value of the stadium quite a lot with the bank where he will leverage it and get a huge loan so he can buy another stadium and do it again.
Very normal in real estate if you have income on the lease. It is part of what I do for work.
Whats gonna happen with our deal with the Emirates ? Our current deal isn’t up till 2028 right ?
2 jokes for Friday. 1) MY pal a doctor was struck off for having intimate relationships with his patients. Took him 7 years to train to become a vet. 2) 80 yr old woman married to an 80 yr old man decides to spice up their sex life. Man goes to the bedroom when his wife jumps out of the cupboard completely naked save for a cape and shouts out “super fanny” the man pauses for few secs and says “I’ll have the soup please. Good afternoon good folk on here
Najia.
I doubt anything will happen with the Emirates deal. I don’t know how the assets are structured. Could be an asset through one of Arsenal’s sister companies owned by Arsenal Holding PLC or whatever it is called.
Wouldn’t think too much about it.
I thought April Fools had come early when I read about the 5 substitutes being allowed. I just hope they work out what to do about all that time that is going to be wasted by teams with a lead. The last five or ten minutes will be completely disrupted to take the flow out of the game which will affect the team chasing the game. It’s not just about whether or not the corrected added minutes are applied, because they rarely are. Mark Halsey, I believe, said the added-on minutes are just a guess on the referee’s part –… Read more »
Tony’s wife has never had an orgasm, so the two decide to go the doctor to find out why. After a number of tests and questions, the doc suggests Tony’s wife may be over heating during sex. He refuses to buy a fan and instead decides to get his mate round to waft a towel on them during sex. After 20 minutes of wafting, still no orgasm, and so his friend suggests a swap, “’I’ll shag her and you waft the towel.” Tony agrees and within seconds, Tony’s wife is screaming in pleasure and has the best orgasm ever. Tony… Read more »
Naija + soccer.The only name on that stadium should be “;The Armoury” .Absolutely perfect.Fits our history & prob just as important,sounds intimidating.If they ever want to get serious about the Arsenalisation of the stadium,that would be it,
Fedda He can then rent it back to Arsenal and that will increase the value of the stadium quite a lot with the bank where he will leverage it and get a huge loan so he can buy another stadium and do it again. There is quite a significant debt ( some £200 million) secured against the stadium and with that debt comes interest. If KSE were benefactors and not investors I could see some short term advantage but if the stadium is sold by Arsenal Holdings then for me that is a worry because no matter which way you… Read more »
2nd!
3rd!
Tr4phy!