Dec 29
Clearly Wenger read my rant yesterday morning about the need to score and used it to fire up the troops.
While I recognize that “defense wins Championships” as the old saw goes, you have to take a look at this Arsenal team and recognize that they are not built for a 1-nil to the Arsenal style of play. With the type of play they are built for, holding opponents to roughly a goal a game should be enough to keep us in the Top 3, easily.
Here’s my point played out: Right now ManU are in second place, but they have given up one more goal than us. We’re in 6th,...
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Dec 28
We need a better keeper. Lauren’s no good. Cygan is the worst. We need more depth in defense. I’ve heard it all and none of it really addresses Arsenal’s problem, which is that they aren’t scoring enough goals.
Arsenal’s problem is not that they are allowing too many goals, it’s that they aren’t scoring enough of their own.
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Dec 27
Now that the real Santa has come and gone, here is my wishlist for 2006 from/for ‘Santa Wenger:’
1. Henry signing a new contract
2. Gravesen and Baptiste coming from Real Madrid; Cole going the other way; probably not very likely to happen given that we play them in a couple of months
3. Clichy staying healthy
4. A decent backup LB to Clichy
5. Reyes finding his confidence of the pre-Neville fall of ?04
6. Van Persie continuing his maturation
7. Cygan shipped out to Timbuktu or beyond
8. Another CB, with hair on his chest
9. Senderos...
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Dec 26
…to be announced on January 11, 2006 on this website.
We have gotten the GO signal from Arsenal for our first SPRING roadtrip. Although we’ve taken over four official (and countless unofficial) trips over the years, this year we’re trying for a second official roadtrip in the Spring, something we’ve never done before due to schedules and fixture congestion.
We are not trying to be jerks, it is just that we want to give everyone proper warning to check this site on January 11 to get the details and to sign up. Which means–don’t e-mail me now....
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Dec 26
Just wanted to say thanks to all the staff for the site. Like i said i thought i was the only Arsenal fan in the States.
I was born here back some years “ago” but grew up in England, the first team a ever saw on TV was Arsenal, since then i have been a loyal fan.
It’s great now i dont have to bore the wife and kids (so they tell me) when i talk about the Gunners.
Once again thanks guys and keep up the good work.
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Dec 24
Please take a minute or two to listen to my tale, and give your two cents in trying to help me out.
I am a top salesman at my current job. I have been for a few years. I sell more than anyone, and hell… I even help other salespeople on the staff improve their sales. I make a damned good salary, and like my company a lot. I don’t really want to leave the company, but I might be forced to make that difficult decision.
We had a great year at my company 2 years ago. Last year was pretty good as well. But this year, for reasons I am unsure of, we let go of a few very important...
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Dec 24
Arsenal are in desperate shape at present and need to bring in some quality players to not only save the season but build for the future. When you look at what’s available at home or in Europe you soon realize the plight Wenger has got himself into, there are very few star quality players out there able to be persuaded to join the Gunners. Also you will find that most have played in European competition and therefore will be cup tied and not able to help win the Champions league which possibly could be Arsenal’s only way back in next season.
So if we are looking for transfer...
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Dec 23
Every Christmas season, English football fans are treated to two matches in the course of three or four days. This season is no different as the Gunners face Charlton on Boxing Day and then Pompey on Wednesday. As my gift to you, I will preview both sides in two words…..utter crap!
I’m sorry, that was a bit harsh, but I watched Charlton and Wigan last weekend and saw one of the worst performances I’ve ever seen. The Charlton defense was on their heels the entire match and lacked any cohesion. Goals came off of horrid marking and lapses in communication. Kiely, who regained...
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Dec 21
Hands up if you turned this off early thinking the Arsenal had lost. Liars. Unbelievable goal by Gilberto deep, deep, deep into extra time takes it to penalties where Almunia stands on his head.
This will be the spark that sets the Gunners off on a 25 match winning streak! Ok, I’m getting carried away. Exciting win though.
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Dec 21
Couple of strong pieces in the London Daily Telegraph. Both worthy reads, especially the first one which lays out the problems facing manager and team right now.
Wenger losing players’ belief
Arsenal face life in Chelsea’s shadow
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