Tag: Robin Van Persie

Hope, Pray, Medidate

Jan 25, 2012 by

By Patrick Grove

Arsenal’s hopes for a top four finish (and for finishing above the scum) took a huge dent on Sunday as Manchester United completed the double over the Gunners by way of a 2-1 scoreline.  There has been a great deal of disgruntled talk since the match by many fans and it’s hard not to agree with them.  The substitution is the big talking point for most people but I think from a fans perspective there are many other positives and negatives to be taken away from what was our 3rd league defeat on the trot. Read More …

Frustrated but Not Fuming

Jan 5, 2012 by

By Patrick Grove
I hate to start an article off with something other than a short recap of the most recent result and I detest my urge to complain about refereeing on a regular basis, but those are two things I am changing for today.  Lee Probert should lose his refereeing qualifications for his two most recent performances.  In the last match he refereed, he made a severe mistake and in the game between Fulham and Arsenal he was nothing short of abysmal.   I can see from a referee’s point of view that it seemed Gervinho went down easily (although replays confirmed both feet were swept by Senderos).  Read More …