Sunday, 08 November 09, 11:02 AM
Sunday, 08 November 09, 10:43 AM
Having a replaps or something, who knows, feel like crap...so have a TShirt instead:
Only available at ArsenalTshirts.com
Saturday, 07 November 09, 04:17 PM
Wolves can bemoan their luck all they want, but if they hadn't have helped the ball on for the first two and if the ref hadn't blocked them off for the third we'd just have found a different way to score as we did sublimely with the fourth. While the ESPN commentators yammered on about how unlucky Wolves were, particularly focused on the ref's block they completely failed to appreciate that he had done so one the edge of our box and we were still some 80 yards away from their goal line. Guess we didn't really have much to do with that. Or the first two, I mean, it wasn't like the corner was whipped in brilliantly, or that Eduardo's movement drew the defender into that position. And as for the second, come on, it wasn't like we had broke two-against-one and the defender had no choice but to try and get something, anything on to it for fear it would fall to an onrushing Arsenal player. That sort of thing only happens to teams at the bottom apparently. You'd never see it happen to Arsenal against Man U when they were clearly the better team. Oh no.
Yes indeedy, we were very lucky.
Is it bad that I'm not worried that we lost yet another player? The difference in our team when Diaby was replaced by Song was pretty evident, and to have Ramsey and Song on together, the workrate in our midfield increased exponentially. Our injury list is extensive, more so than any of our other rivals, and it grows with every passing match. Do you hear Wenger complain about it? With nine players out do you hear him blabber on as much as Benitez does about two? Not wishing harm on any Arsenal player, but I don't think Diaby's absence will hurt the team in any way, and if Almunia could perhaps have a relapse of his chest infection that mightn't be too bad either.
I must say, and I know I said there would be no but, but Almunia just looked not-bothered today. For what little he had to do he did with as much interest as me listening to a Spuds supporter. He had the look of that man on the bench a few weeks back, and I swear there was one cross which came in high that he turned so slowly to follow had there been a Wolves player coming in it would have been passed him before he was even facing the right direction. I will take Mannone in goal. I will deal with the inexperience and the mistakes that brings. I will even deal with Chesney in goal. What I can't tolerate is a keeper who is not good enough and doesn't seem to care. Doesn't he remember how it went with the ex-25? Fans will forgive absolutely anything except lack of effort and commitment. When they see that missing in a player they are merciless.
On Soccer Saturday, while talking about Man Shitty, Jeff 'The Legend' Stelling stated that we very nearly signed Given in the summer. I missed that totally (or if I didn't I've forgotten about it) but it gives me hope. If it is true it is clear that Wenger sees we need a stronger option in that department. Akinfeev anyone?
Another thing I noticed was the subdued celebrations after all the goals. But I didn't notice it in a bad way. They seemed to have an air of professionalism about them, like 'yes, we scored, but that's what we are supposed to do. There's still more work to be done so let's focus on that first.' While it's fantastic to see passion, in games like this, to see that attitude is brilliant. They can celebrate for as long as they want come May with trophies in hand. And the way the scorers are so quick to credit the provider. Team work, togetherness, and an acknowledgement of others. It's just superb to see.
I have a sneaky feeling we might just be watching the start of a history-making Arsenal team. The first to retain the Premiership perhaps. Or win the Champions League. Maybe even a clean sweep. Who knows. It's very easy get carried away, but why the hell shouldn't we. What we have been watching all season is what Wenger has been promising us. It's what he asked us to be patient for. We have only lost two matches all season and shouldn't have lost either. We have more points at this stage of the season that we have ever had before and there's no reason to think we can't beat the Premier League points record. Look at our bench, look at our reserves, hell, look at our kids. In many positions we are three or four players deep that can come in and do job, maybe not permanently, but at least enough to cover any injuries. I know it's all a long way off, and nothing is handed out in November, but people are wrong when they say nothing is won in November. Points are. Positions are. Confidence that's needed to push into the intensity of the xmas schedule is. Every match matters. And we finally look like we understand that. I for one plan to get carried away, if you can't enjoy it, then why the hell bother?
I'd like to think that today's result, and the manner in which it was accomplished without ever really getting out of dander-mode will get the press off our backs about our supposed inability to go 'up norf' and get a result.
But I doubt it.
I'm sure this blog is a ramblerama, but I'm still quite dizzy and count myself lucky and on the mend that I've been able to produce this many words. If they are relatively coherent even better.
I think that's where I'll leave it. Second place, Chelsea and/or Man U dropping points later (I think if Chelsea are on form and Man U are missing Fletcher the Chavs could give United a proper lesson) this has been a good weekend. Now, it's headlong into the Interlull...at least the dizziness shall make it interesting.
Have a good one folks....come on you draw!
And don’t forget ArsenalTshirts.com
Friday, 06 November 09, 05:19 PM
Friday, 06 November 09, 02:49 PM
UPDATE....
Rite, here's how it all stands at the minute. I want to use Spreadshirt but they keep kicking my designs off (though they haven't kicked off the latest lot due to the fact that I didn't put any
names in the details).
So, until they kick them off again, Arsenal TShirts are available as follows:
If you're in the UK, or would prefer to buy direct from the UK, then go to here LINK
If you are in the US and would prefer to buy direct from the US then go here LINK
There are more designs available on the US store, and postage from the US to the UK is not as expensive as you might think and the TShirts are slightly cheaper to try and compensate for the
higher postage charges to UK.
Whatever happens, ArsenalTshirts.com will always point to one of those two stores, it all just depends on Spreadshirt and if they allow my designs. If Spreadshirt kick this latest lot off, I
will give up on them and just stick with the US based store.... 
Bet that cleared it all up for you lol.
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Rite, I think I have this shop business sorted out. I'll still be selling all the designs as transfers on eBay and a limited number of Tshirts there too, but as I'm not rich I couldn't afford to have all the designs on TShirts in stock, hence the need for a shop which will print them for me. It's a bummer that it's based in the US, but I've managed to keep the price down to under £14 and postage should only take 8-10 days.
Get yours orderd now in time for Xmas, with 40 designs to chose from, and more on the way, you're sure to find something you like http://www.arsenaltshirts.com
All being well normal blogging service shoul be resumed tomorrow. I'm still dizzy as feck, but not as bad and think I can throw some words together...
See you all then
Friday, 06 November 09, 06:57 AM
I'm having a fight with Spreadshirt at the minute. As you may know they keep removing my designs even though I have now come across two shops which sell similar items for different clubs which are actually 'featured' on their sites.
I've put up another few shirts to see what happens, so if you move quick you could get one http://www.arsenaltshirts.com/
Thursday, 05 November 09, 06:35 PM
I can't sleep. Maybe it's the decongestants I've been taking to try and clear this bloody thing, perhaps it's the fact that everytime I put my head down I feel like the world is spinning so fast it's going to throw me off, whatever it is is, here I am, doing a whole lot of nothing cause that's all I'm capable of. Can't even read a book as I can't tilt my head down, so here I am reading stuff on the net because the screen of my laptop sits perfectly in my vision without the need to move my head. Why am I telling you all this? I've no idea.
Go read this article from The Independent, it's much more interesting than this drivel....
Fantastic read, great job James Lawton.
Thursday, 05 November 09, 06:46 AM
Literally, Nope, not drink induced, although that's how it feels. I have an inner ear infection which basically means I can't move without falling over. Under Doctors orders I'm confined to bed to keep my head as still as possible which in itself is causing problems as my neck stiffens up and threatens to bring on a full blown migraine. It's a riot. I'm not sure when I'll be fit again to blog, hopefully in a day or two, but just wanted to give you an update rather than just vanishing from the planet. I'd blame EII who seems to have contracted Swine Flu or something simiar but my ear was playing up before I headed to London at the weekend.
That's about all the words I can mange at the minute, so before I go I would suggest that you check out Cesc is God for a round up of Arsenal news and a review of last nights match.
Laters...
Tuesday, 03 November 09, 01:46 PM
UPDATE
Spreadshirt apparently think that designs constructed entirely by myself infringes copyright, which they most certainly do not. As a result, I will be removing the remainder and no longer using their services. All designs will still be available through eBay until I can find another solution, and the domain www.arsenaltshirts.com will take you there.
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While you'll still be able to buy a wide range of Arsenal TShirt designs through my eBay store, you can now get them printed directly onto a tshirt size and colour of your chosing.
Visit www.arsenaltshirts.com to see for yourself, but don't forget the eBay shop where you'll get special offers and loads more designs.
Spead the word to all your Arsenal mates www.arsenaltshirts.com
Tuesday, 03 November 09, 07:00 AM
Is it me or is it a bit quiet out there? Perhaps after all the excitement from the weekend anything is going to seem quiet. Speaking of quiet, that’s not something Eboue can be accused of as he issues the most unsubtle ‘come and get me’ plea to PSG. It’s all very strange. Having not long signed a new deal at Arsenal and reports that bigger and better clubs were after his services, PSG seems like a strange choice. Without wanting to be derogatory to the French side, it isn’t often you hear a player issue a ‘come and get me’ plea to a ‘lesser’ club. He is indeed a strange little chap. Perhaps he feels he should be starting more often than not and, let’s face it, that isn’t going to happen in the Arsenal side. He isn’t going to displace Bac as first choice right back, we have better choices for right side midfield, and his end product is not good enough to oust one of our right-sided forwards.
If anyone else had the misfortune to watch the reserves last night, you would have been ‘treated’ to a display which was a million miles away from the Carling Cup performance. I suppose that’s to be expected. Losing 2-0 at Underhill to a Portsmouth side who only came to block, stifle and try and nick something, the kids inability (and lack of the rub of the green in the box) to find the cutting edge cost them and they lost their unbeaten start to their league season. Perhaps if they had Emmanuel Thomas in the side doing things like this they might have got the victory they more or less deserved.
Stan Kronke is now only 0.3% away from having to make a takeover bid for the club as he acquired another 427 shares for the pocket-change price of $5.9million. If he wasn’t planning a takeover I guess there would be no reason why he would be snaffling up whatever shares he could lay his hands on and it’s now just a matter of time, a when rather than an if. What do I make of it all? How will it impact Arsenal? I have no idea. Ask my sister, she’s an accountant and has just started working for me and I’m clueless when it comes to this sort of stuff. If it means Fat and Orange won’t be running the club then I suppose that’s a good thing, but what it means beyond that, I have no clue. Perhaps some enlightened soul could, well, enlighten us.
That’s really all there is today, expect to finish with this...bring it fucking on
Til tomorrow Arse lovers
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