Yearly Archives: 2015

10 Reasons why we will beat Palace + Starting 11

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1) We have only lost once at Selhurst Park and that was back in 1979.

2) We beat Palace 2-1 on the opening day of the season, without Ozil, Theo, Per and Giroud came off the bench, the lineup was that bad Sanogo started for us.

3) Alan Pardew is a smug looking idiot, this is the man who once moaned about how many non-english players Arsenal had, only to buy half of France when he was at Newcastle.

4) Jack Wilshere should be back in the squad after recovering from an ankle knock.

5) The new boy Gabriel looked solid enough in his first game Vs Boro.

6) Giroud took both his goals well Vs Boro.

7) Coquelin has a bit of a rest, but it would be a brave decision is Wenger leaves him out today.

8) Carzola and Ozil, when this really clicks no-one will touch us.

9) Palace have won 3 home prem games all season.

10) Wenger knows, Pardew will be upto all his all dirty tricks today but if we stay disaplined we should smash them.

Likely starting 11 – Oooospina, Chambers, Per, Kos, Monreal, Coq, Santi, Ozil, Alexis,Theo, Giroud

 

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Arsenal Manchester Supporters Club only winner in Burnley announcement

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So it has happened again. I am bored of it now. Bored of TV companies taking the piss out of travelling fans by rearranging games to times where fans have no chance of getting a train home. It has been done to death by myself and others.

Just two days ago, I vented my anger over the scheduling of the Manchester United FA Cup fixture.

Of course, in all the anger held by many over the timing of the Manchester United fixture was not mirrored by everyone. Many of you would have already seen this:Arsenal ManchesterThe gloating by Arsenal Manchester Supporters Club (AMSC) was nothing short of a disgrace. On many occasion, fans will say ‘we are all in this together’ but in the case of AMSC, they are clearly more than happy to take advantage of others misfortune. The “It’s great news that this fixture is on a Monday” in the opening line is what makes them scum.

Now I fully understand that supporters clubs, throughout both the UK and abroad, have a place to play in our beautiful game. Bringing like minded fans together from remote places across the globe, sharing the joy that is Arsenal Football Club. However, this email was poorly times and carried an awful tone.

The timing and tone of the email is up their alongside the “Good day to bury bad news” Labour memo that went out within hours of the horrific attacks of 9/11.

I can understand where AMSC were coming from. They are fans of the club, and there are many students and ex-Londoners in Lancashire who can not get to a game. They are providing a service and an FA Cup fixture at Old Trafford is a massive opportunity for them to gain more tickets for their members. But it was the timing of it. Whilst all the Southern based, local fans (some would say proper fans) were pissed off, AMSC were quick to jump onto the corpse before the body had even cooled. It was nothing short of a disgrace. They should be ashamed.

Many people already have issues with ‘Seanzi’ and his band of merry AMSCmen. The fact a grown man wears a jacket with ‘Seanzi’ on his back. The fact they have customised jackets with ‘Arsenal Manchester Supports Club’ printed on the back. The way they walk round the concourse at away games like they are Mafia Don’s. Many already believe them to be a bunch of tossers. This just reinforced that view.

And now we come to today. Sky Sports have decided to choose Burnley v Arsenal on as their 5.30pm Saturday kick off. The last train back from Burnley is 19.15. This means once more the loyal train going fans will have to make alternative travel arrangements, or have a night out in Burnley.

However, I bet when the announcement of the timing of the Burnley game was announced, one man had a smile on his face. ASMC’s Seanzi of course. I bet his first thought was “It’s great news that there are no trains back. Loads of Southern based Gooners won’t be able to go as they can’t get home”. In fact, I would not be too surprised if all members of the AMSC  receive the following Email soon:AMSC Parody

Arsenal Manchester Supports Club, you’re a disgrace.

Keenos

The Arsenal and Me – Fin’s Story

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Arsenal 0-0 Villarreal

It was a cold Tuesday night at the end of April 2006 and we were nearly there. On the brink of reaching the Champions League final.

After Kolo Toure’s winner in the first leg, Arsenal only needed a draw in Spain to go through. The first leg was eventful, even a squirrel wanted to get in on the action! However, what was to come was nothing short of incredible.

I was only 9 at the time, but I remember not looking forward to anything so much in my life. Special Arsenal boxers were worn to school and I didn’t concentrate all day. To this day, my two favourite Arsenal matches were from that competition; Madrid away and Juventus at Highbury. I was confident, but had knew how good Riquelme could be (albeit from FIFA 06)!

The game started. Redcurrent shirt on. To say I was nervous is an understatement. We sustained lots of early pressure but the home side couldn’t get past the team who hadn’t conceded a goal in 10 Champions League games.

Then, with a minute to play, Villarreal were awarded a penalty after Clichy idiotically fouled their man. That was it, we’d be going to extra time and the dream would probably be over. I sprinted upstairs and lay face-down on my bed.

Suddenly, I heard a scream from downstairs…

“LEHMANN SAVES IT AND ARSENAL SURVIVE”

The big, magic hands of Jens had sent us to the final for the first time. It was better than a goal. I sprinted downstairs and celebrated like nothing. All the phones ringing from people if never even heard of to say congratulations. Absolutely brilliant.

Thanks for the memory, Arsenal.

Fin

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