ARSENAL AMERICA BANNER’S APPEARANCE AT THE FOX AND HOUNDS

Ed. Note – This smacks of self-indulgence, but I think it’s kind of cool that that way-too-big banner is travelling across the country…

Just wanted to let all Southern California based Gooners that the Arsenal America banner will be making appearances at The Fox and Hounds, 11100 Ventura Blvd, Studio City this coming week when Gary Richards (owner) will have it displayed during the Newcastle and Charlton games that will be televised. So come on down with your cameras and get your pix taken with the official flag of Arsenal America. For directions on how to get there and other details go to http://www.thefoxandhounds.com or call (818)763-7976.

Edu or e-don’t?

Ed. Note – I’m an Edu fan, but yeah, I agree with most of this post. Though I always thought GvB was talented and his play at Barca shows this. He just wasn’t a good fit for the Arsenal…

So why are we hearing nightly about the ongoing saga of Edu’s contract negotiations? I like him, he’s been a nice replacement player for the boys when they were low. He has even scored some nice goals for us. But is he nightly newsworthy? Look at the midfielders we have now. RP7, FL8, PV4, FF15, GS19, etc… When you are being replaced by a 17 year old, albeit a precocious and extremely talented one, that should be an indication that you are not all that and a bag of chips. I think his flirtation with the Brazilian national team has inflated his ego, and fellow countryman Gilberto should break it down for him. Sit down, shut up, and enjoy the ride E-dork!

Side-note: this feels like a bit of deja vu, anyone remember Giovanni van Bronckhorst? I think his resurgence has caught a few by surprise in Barcelona. But, I think that was a rarity.

Wenger Agrees with Joanne

I guess I was right all along. A lot of you doubted that Almunia would be in the squad for a prolonged period of time, in favor of Lehmann. Even though Almunia hasn’t been the best goalkeeper ever, there is now a more relaxed feeling in the Arsenal squad. He has made his mistakes but has learned from them and I for one am proud of him. I think Almunia has been given a lot of stick, but he has come through and is improving every match. I suppose Wenger bought him for a reason, eh?!?!