Official Arsenal FC Supporters Thread

[nivek]

Why do you include yourself in that particular group? :p

EDIT: Lying Arsenal fans, not Arsenal fans.

He said all :p

Anyway follow Chesney on tweeta if you not already, guy is hilarious



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Tweeps what do you think Ashley was aiming for when he took his penalty?
19 hours ago

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Is it a plane? Is it an aeroplane? No, its just ashley throwing chelsea out of the fa cup :)
19 hours ago

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i meant bird obviously :)
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Btw I want to apologise to anyone that bought me to their fantasy football team recently.4 goals and a booking isn't the best result... :)
6 Feb

[nivek]

Vela scored for WBA today

[RexxGrim]

Vela scored for WBA today

93rd min equaliser. Vital point for West Brom. Keeps them just outside the relegation on goal diff.

[RexxGrim]

Read on BBC live text that Ignasi Miguel might make his debut today.

Playing lower league team and I am still nervous, has been that kind of season. Would take a nice easy win, with no drama and no injuries, but thinking it might not be that simple.

/Proof reads post to ensure it contains no lies.

Nope, just some opinions. :p

[nivek]

Starting XI: Almunia, Sagna, Miquel, Squillaci, Gibbs, Song, Denilson, Rosicky, Bendtner, Chamakh, Arshavin

Subs: Fabregas Koscielny Nasri Wilshere Clichy Eboue Szczesny

[nivek]

Manchester United get a home game v Leyton Orient, or Arsenal in the quarter finals

[Mach III]

Vela scored for WBA today

like

[nivek]

like
Indeed, hopefully he will get more match time from them now, thats the reason he was loaned to them after all

[MR.C]

FA CUP QUARTER-FINAL DRAW
Stoke City v West Ham/Burnley
Man City/Aston Villa v Everton/Reading
Birmingham City v Fulham/Bolton
Man Utd v Leyton Orient/Arsenal

[phiber]

Not really making too many good chances, Chamakh looking of the pace, Bendtner moving well, but shooting badly, lets hope he can get his shooting sorted. Arsharivn working well, Rosicky as well. If it remains 0 - 0 for another 20 or so we will see Cesc or Jack i rate.

[phiber]

Rosicky needed that!!!!!

[MR.C]

Rosicky needed that!!!!!

+1
But his got an awesome shot from out of the box, didn't see that in years. That would be nice to see.

[MR.C]

Almunia almunia almunia

[Stickfigure]

Well that's embarassing

[phiber]

Well that's embarassing

Yeeesh, well another game to be played before we play barca again.

[Tarantula]

No biggie really, and pretty nice for Leyton Orient. Almunia needs to ship off to the Spanish 3rd division where he belongs.

[Randhir]

No biggie really

OK....

[Tarantula]

OK....

Thank you for your words of wisdom. We value it greatly.

[poffle]

amazing the difference Cesc/walcott/wilshere/nasri make to a team. Bendter & Chamakh looked pretty *** and having the combo of song and denilson is also :(.

irritating to have another fixture on the list

[Randhir]

Thank you for your words of wisdom. We value it greatly.

I'm sure you do, just as you think that a draw to Leyton is no biggie. Some real champion mindset there ;)



irritating to have another fixture on the list

It's not just irritation dude, it's the fact the Arsenal now have another fixture to add to an already packed list. Competing on four fronts doesn't take kindly to having more fixtures added.

[nivek]

It's AW's way of keeping the second string fit

[Tarantula]

I'm sure you do, just as you think that a draw to Leyton is no biggie. Some real champion mindset there ;)

It's an inconvenience yes, but hardly the big deal that you make it out to be. Our second team will play as they did tonight. If we move onto the QF of the FA Cup, we'll have 5 fixtures in the month of March compared to the 7 we had in February and the 9 we had in January.

If you were looking for doom and gloom here, then I am sorry to disappoint.

[nivek]

It's an inconvenience yes, but hardly the big deal that you make it out to be. Our second team will play as they did tonight. If we move onto the QF of the FA Cup, we'll have 5 fixtures in the month of March compared to the 7 we had in February and the 9 we had in January.

If you were looking for doom and gloom here, then I am sorry to disappoint.

True but most of our players will be playing in the international friendlies in march, so not much of a break

But its good imho, these players need as many games as possible
Denilson, Gibbs, Chamakh, etc..

[Randhir]

It's an inconvenience yes, but hardly the big deal that you make it out to be.

I dunno how you saw 'doom and gloom' when all I said was "OK..".

You're special, you are.

[Tarantula]

I dunno how you saw 'doom and gloom' when all I said was "OK..".

You're special, you are.

Thanks! Ok, enlighten me then, what did you imply in your post?

[Mach III]

The whole point of that match:
Rosicky finally scoring.. I love Rosicky :)

[Randhir]

Thanks!

It's no problem dude :) I like helping special people.


Ok, enlighten me then, what did you imply in your post?


I think I explained it adequately in post #5020. Just for you though, I'll quote it:


It's not just irritation dude, it's the fact the Arsenal now have another fixture to add to an already packed list. Competing on four fronts doesn't take kindly to having more fixtures added.

Implied in there, of course, is the fact that Arsenal players (all soccer players actually, but somehow Arsenal players in particular) are prone to injury especially injury when they're fatigued by playing too often. Just because I pointed out that having an added fixture is an irritation, doesn't mean there was an element of 'doom and gloom' in my post you drama queen.

[Mach III]

It's no problem dude :) I like helping special people.




I think I explained it adequately in post #5020. Just for you though, I'll quote it:


Implied in there, of course, is the fact that Arsenal players (all soccer players actually, but somehow Arsenal players in particular) are prone to injury especially injury when they're fatigued by playing too often. Just because I pointed out that having an added fixture is an irritation, doesn't mean there was an element of 'doom and gloom' in my post you drama queen.

:( saaaaaad...

[Randhir]

:( saaaaaad...

True. It's actually not their fault. The calender is too loaded because the various Football Associations want to keep making money hand over fist. The worst: pointless international friendlies.

[Mach III]

True. It's actually not their fault. The calender is too loaded because the various Football Associations want to keep making money hand over fist. The worst: pointless international friendlies.

The Hamstring injuries, calf strains, sore backs etc... They aren't the problem... The problem is when RVP plays a friendly against a country the world hasn't heard of before, and twists his knee, or stuffs up his ankle... He always injures himself for his country...

[Tarantula]

It's no problem dude :) I like helping special people.




I think I explained it adequately in post #5020. Just for you though, I'll quote it:


Implied in there, of course, is the fact that Arsenal players (all soccer players actually, but somehow Arsenal players in particular) are prone to injury especially injury when they're fatigued by playing too often. Just because I pointed out that having an added fixture is an irritation, doesn't mean there was an element of 'doom and gloom' in my post you drama queen.

Ok, let me quote what I said.


If you were looking for doom and gloom here, then I am sorry to disappoint.

Where did I say YOU implied doom and gloom? General consensus here is the additional fixture is not a big deal. Something YOU think it is and accused me of not having a "champion mindset" because of my positive outlook on the result. Had we thought it to be a big deal, then there would be an element of doom and gloom here. You understand now?

Also, keep up the name calling and insults. You pretty much reinforcing my perception of United fans. :)

[Randhir]

Where did I say YOU implied doom and gloom? General consensus here is the additional fixture is not a big deal. Something YOU think it is and accused me of not having a "champion mindset" because of my positive outlook on the result. Had we thought it to be a big deal, then there would be an element of doom and gloom here. You understand now?

Haha, OK dude, having an additional fixture isn't a big deal. Let's talk if fatigue/injuries become the main excuse again this year :rolleyes:


You pretty much reinforcing my perception of United fans. :)

Oh no, whatever shall we do? The horror....

[fishfly]

Ok, let me quote what I said.


Where did I say YOU implied doom and gloom? General consensus here is the additional fixture is not a big deal. Something YOU think it is and accused me of not having a "champion mindset" because of my positive outlook on the result. Had we thought it to be a big deal, then there would be an element of doom and gloom here. You understand now?

Also, keep up the name calling and insults. You pretty much reinforcing my perception of United fans. :)

Oh wow don't typecast one person to a entire fanbase... and I could seriously say the same applies to you

[smokey]

Isn't this loverly. United and Arsenal fighting again because Arsenal are in the running. Thing is... one set of fans are gonna hate even more this season... after the second United game...

[Randhir]

Isn't this loverly. United and Arsenal fighting again because Arsenal are in the running. Thing is... one set of fans are gonna hate even more this season... after the second United game...

There'll be at least three this season.

[R13...]

Not fair really blaming the keeper, the guy went through the central defence pair before unleashing that. And wth has happened to Chamakh? No confidence what so ever. Most of the team was crap.

[RexxGrim]

Is Arsenal is trying to break the record for the most fixtures in one season. Wonder what that stat is?

We had some decent chances that we didn't take, but Orient made some offensive changes and started to come forward. Would have like if we responded and brought on one or two players to get the second.

Replay is frustrating but not the end of the world. Atleast we've got a fixture against Stoke rugby club to look forward to in midweek. :(

[Mach III]

U guys excited for Arsenal to win the Carling Cup on Sunday ? :)

[Mach III]

Not fair really blaming the keeper, the guy went through the central defence pair before unleashing that. And wth has happened to Chamakh? No confidence what so ever. Most of the team was crap.

Yeah, I'm dissapointed with Gibbs, Song, Denilson, Chamakh, (Not Bendtner because that performance is what I expect from him!)

[R13...]

U guys excited for Arsenal to win the Carling Cup on Sunday ? :)
We'd rather win.

[Mach III]

Isn't this loverly. United and Arsenal fighting again because Arsenal are in the running. Thing is... one set of fans are gonna hate even more this season... after the second United game...

United don't have a chance this time !!!!

[Mach III]

We'd rather win.

My bad, I subconsciously (and now consciously?) disconnect myself from 'them' when I see them play like they did :)

[R13...]

My bad, I subconsciously (and now consciously?) disconnect myself from 'them' when I see them play like they did :)
I think yesterday's team will win comfortably at the emirates. You have to realise how hard it is for the likes of arsenal to play on pitches that small. You sure you're a gooner?

[Mach III]

I think yesterday's team will win comfortably at the emirates. You have to realise how hard it is for the likes of arsenal to play on pitches that small. You sure you're a gooner?

That's like saying "are you a person...?"

:/ wim... Just because I like seeing them play at their best doesn't mean that I don't take everything into consideration...

If you replace Shumackers Ferrari with a Jeep, " I don't like seeing him race like that" ...It doesn't mean that we don't know that he is in a Jeep...?

[RexxGrim]

I think yesterday's team will win comfortably at the emirates. You have to realise how hard it is for the likes of arsenal to play on pitches that small. You sure you're a gooner?

Yesterday's team should have wn comfortably playing on half that pitch. Fact is we did not use our chances and gave them a look in. Old Arsenal family recipy.

Miguel looked decent on debut. Not sure of his involvement in their goal (didn't watch the replay as I was sweeping up the broken mug and cleaning the coffee stains of the wall), but other than that the boy looks a prospect.

Nice to see the United fans coming on here to give us a hard time. 1-0 At home against a conference side is surely a mighty victory and something you guys should be really proud of. Yeah, Yeah I know at least you won. No need to reply.

[nivek]

I think Arsene needs to promote Martinez or Shea for the remaining FA Cup games, Chesney has to play this weekend in the Carling Cup, Almunia isn't fit to wear the gloves for Kaizer Chiefs
Yea Gibbs and Miquel screwed up, but a keeper shouldnt get nutmegged with a shot from practically outside the box

[craigdoepie]

I think Arsene needs to promote Martinez or Shea for the remaining FA Cup games, Chesney has to play this weekend in the Carling Cup, Almunia isn't fit to wear the gloves for Kaizer Chiefs
Yea Gibbs and Miquel screwed up, but a keeper shouldnt get nutmegged with a shot from practically outside the box

Tbh, I didn't watch the whole game, but I saw the 2nd goal. And IMHO it's a bit harsh to blame Al for the goal. YES he should of done better, but then you should also blame Gibbs and that other guys (can't get to his name now) for letting Tehoue through on goal.

And do guys think that Arsene is going to field a second string team in the replay ? You guys need/want to win trophies

[nivek]

Tbh, I didn't watch the whole game, but I saw the 2nd goal. And IMHO it's a bit harsh to blame Al for the goal. YES he should of done better, but then you should also blame Gibbs and that other guys (can't get to his name now) for letting Tehoue through on goal.

And do guys think that Arsene is going to field a second string team in the replay ? You guys need/want to win trophies

He definitely will field a second string in the replay, it'll be a different game at the Emirates, by then the Carling Cup will be out of the way

[Mach III]

He definitely will field a second string in the replay, it'll be a different game at the Emirates, by then the Carling Cup will be out of the way

I think it will be slightly stronger...

[Tarantula]

He definitely will field a second string in the replay, it'll be a different game at the Emirates, by then the Carling Cup will be out of the way

Agreed. The only difference is we'll bring on the big guns later in the game if things do not go as planned.

I read somewhere that Chamakh felt he was "burnt out" and needed a rest. I think this was pretty evident on his performance yesterday.

[Mach III]

Agreed. The only difference is we'll bring on the big guns later in the game if things do not go as planned.

I read somewhere that Chamakh felt he was "burnt out" and needed a rest. I think this was pretty evident on his performance yesterday.

Don't like seeing him under perform, breaks my heart :(

[Tarantula]

Don't like seeing him under perform, breaks my heart :(

Don't stress, he'll be back.

[RexxGrim]

I still think at 1-0 70min in we should have brought on Cesc or Nasri. They were bringing on attacking options and we should have responded. The risk of injuries will always be there, players get injured in training as well. We would have been better equiped to put pressure on them. I mean 20min run out will hardly affect a player that is expected to play on Wednesday.

Please tell me if there is any Arsenal fan out there that felt secure with us only 1-0 up with 20min to go.

[nivek]

Dont know if it was overlooked but Valdes will be out of the second leg at the camp nou and apparently their second keeper is their almunia

Also dont know if anyone watched Barca last night but they were far from convincing

[Mach III]

I still think at 1-0 70min in we should have brought on Cesc or Nasri. They were bringing on attacking options and we should have responded. The risk of injuries will always be there, players get injured in training as well. We would have been better equiped to put pressure on them. I mean 20min run out will hardly affect a player that is expected to play on Wednesday.

Please tell me if there is any Arsenal fan out there that felt secure with us only 1-0 up with 20min to go.

Almunia was in goal... Impossible to feel secure!

[Mach III]

Dont know if it was overlooked but Valdes will be out of the second leg at the camp nou and apparently their second keeper is their almunia

Also dont know if anyone watched Barca last night but they were far from convincing

Arsenal have stolen their confidence ;)

Excellent, no Porky, no Puyol right? and no Valdez!!

[Tarantula]

I still think at 1-0 70min in we should have brought on Cesc or Nasri. They were bringing on attacking options and we should have responded. The risk of injuries will always be there, players get injured in training as well. We would have been better equiped to put pressure on them. I mean 20min run out will hardly affect a player that is expected to play on Wednesday.

Please tell me if there is any Arsenal fan out there that felt secure with us only 1-0 up with 20min to go.

Bru, I am not even comfortable at 2-0 up and given recent results, even 4-0 is not a guaranteed win. I think it was a gamble by Wenger who had one eye on the Stoke game. No point stewing about it though, we are still in the cup and I am pretty confident we'll beat them at the Emirates.

[RexxGrim]

Bru, I am not even comfortable at 2-0 up and given recent results, even 4-0 is not a guaranteed win. I think it was a gamble by Wenger who had one eye on the Stoke game. No point stewing about it though, we are still in the cup and I am pretty confident we'll beat them at the Emirates.

Agree, but if you look at the relative risk of just making a few subs, to adding another fixture to the list it seemed a big gamble not make those subs.

Should probably focus on the Stoke game. Not a fixture I am looking forward to. At least it is at home, so I will not have to watch 20min of ball toweling.

[Mach III]

@ Tarantula and Rexxgrim:

2 Masters in the making :)

[Randhir]

Excellent, no Porky, no Puyol right? and no Valdez!!

At that stage Puyol might be back from injury. Pique is definitely suspended.



so I will not have to watch 20min of ball toweling.

:D

[Tarantula]

Agree, but if you look at the relative risk of just making a few subs, to adding another fixture to the list it seemed a big gamble not make those subs.


Agree 100%. But up until 89 minutes it seemed like the right gamble.


Should probably focus on the Stoke game. Not a fixture I am looking forward to. At least it is at home, so I will not have to watch 20min of ball toweling.

I think we should get our ball boys to drop the ball into a bucket of water before handing the ball to Delap for a throw in. I see no difference in doing that compared to handing him a bath towel.

Jokes aside, Stoke are never an easy win but away from the Britannia they are less formidable. I hope we remind Shawcross of what we think of him.

[Mach III]

I think it will be an easy game. Clean sheet. 4 - zip!

[craigdoepie]

I think it will be an easy game. Clean sheet. 4 - zip!

Maybe hey, Stoke hasn't been the same team this at what they were last year. But with that in mind, never write them off.

[RexxGrim]

Maybe hey, Stoke hasn't been the same team this at what they were last year. But with that in mind, never write them off.

For us it won't be an easy game. They will put a lot of pressure on our defense from set pieces. A lot will be down what the referee will allow on the pitch as well. One shove on the keeper that goes un punished and your 1 goal down. Then there is little matter of them trying to "out muscle" us on the pitch.

Hopefully with Djourou in defense we should be a bit more solid defending set pieces. It will be a big test for Chesney to see how he copes with Stokes tactics.

Will take any winning scoreline with no broken bones.

[Mach III]

Maybe hey, Stoke hasn't been the same team this at what they were last year. But with that in mind, never write them off.

After beating Barthelona, I write them off :)

Let's see what happens!

Is there Big Man United news today??

They've been quiet!

[Tarantula]

After beating Barthelona, I write them off :)

Let's see what happens!

Is there Big Man United news today??

They've been quiet!

Evra has extended his contract until 2014. So plenty more crybaby'ing to come unfortuntately. Also, they head up the most injured players (six) list along with Spurs. In fairness, three are due back imminently, including Valencia.

.... And now to Tom with the weather.

[Mach III]

Evra has extended his contract until 2014. So plenty more crybaby'ing to come unfortuntately. Also, they head up the most injured players (six) list along with Spurs. In fairness, three are due back imminently, including Valencia.

.... And now to Tom with the weather.

Oh, bet they all getting off on that

[dbecks]

Evra has extended his contract until 2014. So plenty more crybaby'ing to come unfortuntately. Also, they head up the most injured players (six) list along with Spurs. In fairness, three are due back imminently, including Valencia.

.... And now to Tom with the weather.Considering he is gonna still be in our side for a few years - I have to agree, alot more crybaby'ing from you guys to come

[MartyMarts]

I still think at 1-0 70min in we should have brought on Cesc or Nasri. They were bringing on attacking options and we should have responded. The risk of injuries will always be there, players get injured in training as well. We would have been better equiped to put pressure on them. I mean 20min run out will hardly affect a player that is expected to play on Wednesday.

Please tell me if there is any Arsenal fan out there that felt secure with us only 1-0 up with 20min to go.

I don't feel secure being 4-0 up with 20 minutes to go these days :p

[craigdoepie]

Oh, bet they all getting off on that

I still stand by my point, a player that was injured it not usually the same player he was before the injury, especially long term injury. Never been a fan of Valencia, but my belief it takes a player a while to adapt again.

Typical example - Fernando Torres.

1st season at Liverpool he was off the chain and then the injuries started and he started losing confidence/getting scared and look at him now. Won't even run at players anymore, because he is scared he going to get injured. Little bit off topic, but ja.

[dbecks]

I still stand by my point, a player that was injured it not usually the same player he was before the injury, especially long term injury. Never been a fan of Valencia, but my belief it takes a player a while to adapt again.

Typical example - Fernando Torres.

1st season at Liverpool he was off the chain and then the injuries started and he started losing confidence/getting scared and look at him now. Won't even run at players anymore, because he is scared he going to get injured. Little bit off topic, but ja.I agree to a point there - that point is if a player breaks his leg.... it cant be easy returning to the same player after such an injury

Torres - I disagree using him as an example - he is a great player just played for a K@k team - cant blame him for what he became in the last seasons (his first season was like a honeymoon and bang reality hit...:D)

[Mach III]

I agree to a point there - that point is if a player breaks his leg.... it cant be easy returning to the same player after such an injury

Torres - I disagree using him as an example - he is a great player just played for a K@k team - cant blame him for what he became in the last seasons (his first season was like a honeymoon and bang reality hit...:D)

Are you the real David Beckham?

[Tarantula]

I agree to a point there - that point is if a player breaks his leg.... it cant be easy returning to the same player after such an injury

Torres - I disagree using him as an example - he is a great player just played for a K@k team - cant blame him for what he became in the last seasons (his first season was like a honeymoon and bang reality hit...:D)

Playing for a "k@k" team doesn't make you a k@k player. Just ask Alan Shearer. Torres was poor at the World Cup in the world cup winning team. K@k player in a great team more like.

[dbecks]

Playing for a "k@k" team doesn't make you a k@k player. Just ask Alan Shearer. Torres was poor at the World Cup in the world cup winning team. K@k player in a great team more like.World cup a great example of what he became playing for that k@k team - Im sure he will come back to his best at Chelsea....or not:D

[RexxGrim]

I don't feel secure being 4-0 up with 20 minutes to go these days :p

Parapharsing from Arseblog, but I have to agree. What a team Arsenal is. Go from winning against Barca, so we can sing their praises to drawing against Orient so that we can bitch, moan and point fingers. (including myself here) They do really cater for all kinds of fans.

Arsenal really makes you watch till the end aswell. I am not moving from my seat unless the lead matches the seconds left on the clock.

[Mach III]

World cup a great example of what he became playing for that k@k team - Im sure he will come back to his best at Chelsea....or not:D

Of course he will come back to his best...

Ramsey will be at his best, Valencia will be at his best, Rosicky will be at his best, Torres will be at his best... Eduardo, Diaby... :)

It's all mind set... Eventually they will kick-in again!

[MartyMarts]

Parapharsing from Arseblog, but I have to agree. What a team Arsenal is. Go from winning against Barca, so we can sing their praises to drawing against Orient so that we can bitch, moan and point fingers. (including myself here) They do really cater for all kinds of fans.

Arsenal really makes you watch till the end aswell. I am not moving from my seat unless the lead matches the seconds left on the clock.

+100 Arsenal are like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get :D

[craigdoepie]

Of course he will come back to his best...

Ramsey will be at his best, Valencia will be at his best, Rosicky will be at his best, Torres will be at his best... Eduardo, Diaby... :)

It's all mind set... Eventually they will kick-in again!

He probably will, hurt some rumours that he having some marital issues. Don't know how true it is, but can explain why he so down and out.

Players will probably return to there form, but it takes time. It is all mental, imagaine after coming back from a leg break and then seeing a player coming full speed ahead and then sliding at your leg. Any normal person will be a bit sceptical. But they get the big bucks, so maybe it doesn't affect them

[Randhir]

Evra has extended his contract until 2014. So plenty more crybaby'ing to come unfortuntately.

He called your team boys, you guys have been crying about it ever since. How is he the crybaby :rolleyes:


After beating Barthelona, I write them off :)


Ya, coz Arsenal will go unbeaten for the next two years but draw to leyton Orient :D


Playing for a "k@k" team doesn't make you a k@k player. Just ask Alan Shearer. Torres was poor at the World Cup in the world cup winning team. K@k player in a great team more like.

The Newcastle that Shearer played for wasn't k@k, they almost won the League. For a great player in a k@k team, you think about le Tissier.

[RexxGrim]

Ya, coz Arsenal will go unbeaten for the next two years but draw to leyton Orient :D



A draw is still unbeaten, up until this point Mach III prediction is still spot on. :p

[Randhir]

A draw is still unbeaten, up until this point Mach III prediction is still spot on. :p

Totally! I never said he was wrong, but a draw a game in the League still only leaves you with 38 points :D

[Mach III]

He probably will, hurt some rumours that he having some marital issues. Don't know how true it is, but can explain why he so down and out.

Players will probably return to there form, but it takes time. It is all mental, imagaine after coming back from a leg break and then seeing a player coming full speed ahead and then sliding at your leg. Any normal person will be a bit sceptical. But they get the big bucks, so maybe it doesn't affect them

Yeah, that is 70% of it, more of an issue with strikers...

[Mach III]

Totally! I never said he was wrong, but a draw a game in the League still only leaves you with 38 points :D


Lol, No Chesny, walcott, nasri, fabregas, wilshere, van persie, clichy, djourou, seelny..

Imagine Chelsea without cech, malouda, lampard, drogba, essien, torres, cole, terry, ivanovic... :)

Anyway, we're riding the straight-line (unbeaten) graph till @least 2 years :P

[Randhir]

Lol, No Chesny, walcott, nasri, fabregas, wilshere, van persie, clichy, djourou, seelny..


It's not as if you were playing PL opponents.



Imagine Chelsea without cech, malouda, lampard, drogba, essien, torres, cole, terry, ivanovic... :)


OK...

No, can't see them doing worse than they are :p

[Mach III]

It's not as if you were playing PL opponents.



OK...

No, can't see them doing worse than they are :p

Lol, bad analogy... If anything they would do better!

But, you know what I mean...

[smokey]

OK...

No, can't see them doing worse than they are :p


+1

:(

[fishfly]

whaahahahahahaha

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/883831/arsenal-agree-deal-for-barcelona-teenager-jon-toral?cc=3888

here comes another his a Barca boy story for the next 10 years...

[RexxGrim]

whaahahahahahaha

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/883831/arsenal-agree-deal-for-barcelona-teenager-jon-toral?cc=3888

here comes another his a Barca boy story in the next 10 years...

His mother is English so there will be a huge debate about his DNA. This is far in the future though.

For now we'll need to worry if Ignasi Miguel comes good in the next couple of years. Remember that Barca DNA is only discorvered in a players once they make it in the big leagues. Just having been at Barca's School for the gifted does not mean you have the DNA.

[Mach III]

I hope they not thinking Arsenal will sell Fabregas now...

[iDOL]

whaahahahahahaha

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/883831/arsenal-agree-deal-for-barcelona-teenager-jon-toral?cc=3888

here comes another his a Barca boy story for the next 10 years...

Saw some footage - he appears to be one of those midfielders with an eye for goal.

The replay is an excuse to get the proper reserve side some much needed game time - so when they're actually called upon, they're ready to step up.

Also an extra match at the Emirates means additional match day revenue - considering - we're playing away again in the Quarters, once we get past Orient.



I hope the Nasri situation gets resolved, I am not keen for us to have another Edu/Flamini type free transfer.

[RexxGrim]

Cesc has created a chance from open play every 29 minutes, the best rate of any player in Europe's top 5 leagues. Playmaker

I assume a chance by defenition would be the same as an assist, but without condition that the opportunity needs to be converted.

[Mach III]

+1

:(

No eggs, no omelette...

[nivek]

Right
Whichever of you gooners have the witch craft going, I just want to say keep it up



Barcelona’s Xavi Hernandez out for 10 days (leg injury). He's a doubt for the side’s Champions League game with Arsenal.
Thats Xavi, Puyol potentially out and Pique, Valdes definitely out

[RexxGrim]

Right
Whichever of you gooners have the witch craft going, I just want to say keep it up


Thats Xavi, Puyol potentially out and Pique, Valdes definitely out

Last cricket wc in west indies. Picked up a few tricks. Havent been able to to catch my Messi doll yet, the little f'er is very quick. BTW any know were I can get a live chicken.

[craigdoepie]

Right
Whichever of you gooners have the witch craft going, I just want to say keep it up


Thats Xavi, Puyol potentially out and Pique, Valdes definitely out


You know I noticed nowadays that the clubs are playing much more mind games than before. Not saying it not true, but sometimes they do this almost like a PR plot. So the other teams that they got the upper hand and then skielik the player(s) has made a miracolous recovery

[RexxGrim]

'He could be available for the FA Cup replay against Leyton Orient,' said the Arsenal manager.

Arsene about Ramsay coming back from loan.

[nivek]

Arsene about Ramsay coming back from loan.

Excellent

[Tarantula]

RVP and Koscielny out of tonight with "short term" injuries.

Also, seems Shawcross is public enemy number one for tonight, and the Arsenal crowd are going to let him know that. Good.

[Mach III]

Robin Van Persie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RexxGrim]

Robin Van Persie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He is not playing tonight so save that one for Sunday. :D

Wonder who will stand in for him tonight. Bendtner or Chamakh? Doesn't really matter for me as long as it's not both. Bendtner will bring slightly more going forward, while Chamakh will provide a bit more in defense.

Maybe start with Chamakh and then bringing on Bendtner if we need a bit more in the second half.

[Mach III]

He is not playing tonight so save that one for Sunday. :D

Wonder who will stand in for him tonight. Bendtner or Chamakh? Doesn't really matter for me as long as it's not both. Bendtner will bring slightly more going forward, while Chamakh will provide a bit more in defense.

Maybe start with Chamakh and then bringing on Bendtner if we need a bit more in the second half.

Nope, said it because Van Persie said that he wants to be at Arsenal for the entirety of his careeeeeeeeeeeeer :) :)

[nivek]

http://www.totalbarca.com/2011/analysis/analysis-the-reasons-behind-torals-decision/

:)

[RexxGrim]

http://www.totalbarca.com/2011/analysis/analysis-the-reasons-behind-torals-decision/

:)



..but the amounts put up by many English clubs are just preposterous that the club is just not prepared to match.

The evil Arsenal luring their players away with the promise of more money. Shame on us.

EDIT: This is actually a non-story as the player has allways said he wanted to comeback to England. Pep's brother brokered the deal. I don't even think Barca is worried about it. Media just dug up the story to add some spice to the 2nd leg Champs league game. More Drama.

[RexxGrim]

The real reason why Leigton Orient drew with Arsenal has come to light. These despicable tactics used by lower division sides is uncalled for and should be stopped. The effect on Bendtner seems to have been the most severe and surely contributed to his lack of precision in front of goal.

http://goonertalk.com/2011/02/21/picture-is-this-the-reason-why-arsenal-couldnt-beat-leyton-orient/

[Tarantula]

Good 3 pts, but hope injuries to Cesc and Walcott aren't too severe.

[RexxGrim]

Good 3 pts, but hope injuries to Cesc and Walcott aren't too severe.

Think Cesc should be fine, but Theo might be out for a while. That ankle twist looked bad.

[MR.C]

Looking forward to a (shirty) trophy on Sunday. A trophy is a trophy.

[Mach III]

F*** F*** F*** F*** F*** F*** F*** F*** C*** F***en stoke rugby P***es

@least we put some pressure on United...

[R13...]

F*** F*** F*** F*** F*** F*** F*** F*** C*** F***en stoke rugby P***es

@least we put some pressure on United...
Calm down... the injuries were not a result of hard tackling. Walcott landed badly & Cesc appears to have pulled something off the ball.

[nivek]

The real reason why Leigton Orient drew with Arsenal has come to light. These despicable tactics used by lower division sides is uncalled for and should be stopped. The effect on Bendtner seems to have been the most severe and surely contributed to his lack of precision in front of goal.

http://goonertalk.com/2011/02/21/picture-is-this-the-reason-why-arsenal-couldnt-beat-leyton-orient/

damn
saw those girls before the game.. BRING LEYTON ORIENT TO THE EPL ASAP!

[Mach III]

Calm down... the injuries were not a result of hard tackling. Walcott landed badly & Cesc appears to have pulled something off the ball.

I have to blame something... :(

[iDOL]

just glad we collected the points, bonus was the clean sheet.

The injuries to both Theo and Cesc is just not what we wanted to have right about now - at such a crucial junction.

It was to be expected as this is normally the time of the season - where injuries start piling up.

United play chelski next week tuesday.

[RexxGrim]

I have to blame something... :(

Delap should be warned and then yellow carded for time wasting for ball drying. Injuries aside we did very well. Chesney had on scare with the Huth header, but otherwise did great. Next time he'll know what to expect.

I know I've been ragging on Squillaci, but he does seem a bit better playing with Djourou. The goal will be great for his confindence.

Massive disapointment for Walcott. Should have had at least on goal in the first couple min, but ends up leaving the game on the stretcher. The defender was basically wrestling him to the ground without going for the ball. I am unclear why that is not a foul.

Final on Sunday to look forward. Would love to see Cesc lift a trophy at Wembly.

[Mach III]

Delap should be warned and then yellow carded for time wasting for ball drying. Injuries aside we did very well. Chesney had on scare with the Huth header, but otherwise did great. Next time he'll know what to expect.

I know I've been ragging on Squillaci, but he does seem a bit better playing with Djourou. The goal will be great for his confindence.

Massive disapointment for Walcott. Should have had at least on goal in the first couple min, but ends up leaving the game on the stretcher. The defender was basically wrestling him to the ground without going for the ball. I am unclear why that is not a foul.

Final on Sunday to look forward. Would love to see Cesc lift a trophy at Wembly.

Squee'lah'chee has scored a couple of goals for us now hey...

Yeah, I don't get how whenever a big team gets kicked out of the Carling Cup... Even the F.A Cup: "it is a small trophy", or "we only worry about champions league"

A cup is a f***in cup and Arsenal is the greatest team in the world.

[RexxGrim]

"I dont know if I'll make Sunday or not, but all I know is that from this moment to Sunday I won't sleep if it's necessary. I've waited too long to captain a final for Arsenal and I won't give up till the last second."

Lets hope for the best. Theo is out though.

[mmmig]

League Cup Final this weekend :)

[SinghDude]

League Cup Final this weekend :)

finally a trophy in the cabinet.

[mmmig]

finally a trophy in the cabinet.
Dude don't count your chickens before they hatch. you might jinx it:(

[MartyMarts]

The real reason why Leigton Orient drew with Arsenal has come to light. These despicable tactics used by lower division sides is uncalled for and should be stopped. The effect on Bendtner seems to have been the most severe and surely contributed to his lack of precision in front of goal.

http://goonertalk.com/2011/02/21/picture-is-this-the-reason-why-arsenal-couldnt-beat-leyton-orient/

Makes perfect sense now.

[Mach III]

The league is definitely Arsenals :)
United have little or no chance of winning it!

Look at the fixtures of both teams!

[RexxGrim]

The league is definitely Arsenals :)
United have little or no chance of winning it!

Look at the fixtures of both teams!

We've got Liverpool, United at home and Spurs away + the added bonus ability of being able to lose/draw against any team. A lot off football left. I do admire you optimism though.

[Mach III]

We've got Liverpool, United at home and Spurs away + the added bonus ability of being able to lose/draw against any team. A lot off football left. I do admire you optimism though.

Haha, this is my optimism wearing thin... You should've heard me back in 2007!!

Yeah, but look at Man U:
Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal (non-league, but a mind-f*** as they lose 5-0), Marseille (loss of confidence as they get kicked out of the champions league), Bolton Rugby Club, Newcastle (Home), Everton, Arsenal and Chelsea!

[craigdoepie]

Haha, this is my optimism wearing thin... You should've heard me back in 2007!!

Yeah, but look at Man U:
Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal (non-league, but a mind-f*** as they lose 5-0), Marseille (loss of confidence as they get kicked out of the champions league), Bolton Rugby Club, Newcastle (Home), Everton, Arsenal and Chelsea!

Think use are looking at the wrong half of the table. Who gave Utd the most run for there money. It was Wigan and Wolves that I can think of the top of my head. So I think its futile looking at the top teams playing against each other. We should look at the lower lying teams

[GRBoy]

The league is definitely Arsenals :)
United have little or no chance of winning it!

Look at the fixtures of both teams!

You are ignoring one very powerful force - Howard Webb and co. They have already given manure plenty points this season, and cost Arsenal at least 4. Still lots of time for them to play their part.

[SinghDude]

2002: BREAKING NEWS - ARSENAL CAPTAIN CESC FABREGAS HAS BEEN RULED OUT OF SUNDAY'S CARLING CUP FINAL AGAINST BIRMINGHAM BECAUSE OF A HAMSTRING INJURY

[Tarantula]

2002: BREAKING NEWS - ARSENAL CAPTAIN CESC FABREGAS HAS BEEN RULED OUT OF SUNDAY'S CARLING CUP FINAL AGAINST BIRMINGHAM BECAUSE OF A HAMSTRING INJURY

Walcott out too but RVP fit. Initial estimate on Walcott is 2 weeks, which isn't disaster. With Cesc, Wenger is a little unsure but labeled it a "small injury".

Probable team for Sunday:

-----------------Chezny
Sagna-----Kolscieny-----Djourou-----Clichy
---------------Song
----------Wilshere-----Nasri
Bendtner-----RVP-----Arshavin

Captain RVP?

[MR.C]

Cesc is out for Sunday. But we got Nasri and RVP so it should be ours.

[poffle]

we better win. On paper it should be no problem, but its the big stage now, our first Wembley game with this team, cup tie and all. So who knows.

[craigdoepie]

we better win. On paper it should be no problem, but its the big stage now, our first Wembley game with this team, cup tie and all. So who knows.

Good Luck to you guys and hopefully you can dust out those cobwebs and actually place a trophy in the cabinet

[SinghDude]

Good Luck to you guys and hopefully you can dust out those cobwebs and actually place a trophy in the cabinet

What cabinet ?

;)

[Mach III]

If we do not beat Birmingham in a cup final (where we should be demonstrating our football at its best). Then we are really f'd and Man U is the greatest team in the world...

I will not watch soccer till next season. I will not play soccer for 3 months. And I will stop eating food.

[dbecks]

If we do not beat Birmingham in a cup final (where we should be demonstrating our football at its best). Then we are really f'd and Man U is the greatest team in the world...

I will not watch soccer till next season. I will not play soccer for 3 months. And I will stop eating food.U crack me up:D

[SinghDude]

If we do not beat Birmingham in a cup final (where we should be demonstrating our football at its best). Then we are really f'd and Man U is the greatest team in the world...

I will not watch soccer till next season. I will not play soccer for 3 months. And I will stop eating food.

How about you setting up an altar in your home and praying to Fergie instead, should the Gunners lose ?

:)

[RexxGrim]

What cabinet ?

;)

I don't understand this comment. Am I missing something?

[dbecks]

I don't understand this comment. Am I missing something?Think he was implying that you guys dont even have a cabinet due to the drought in trophies..

/just saying:D

[RexxGrim]

Cesc is out for Sunday. But we got Nasri and RVP so it should be ours.

I just feel for Cesc as he seems gutted not to be able to play in the final. He grew up in this competition and I think that has a lot to do with it.

[SinghDude]

Think he was implying that you guys dont even have a cabinet due to the drought in trophies..

/just saying:D

you said it........ not me :)

[RexxGrim]

Think he was implying that you guys dont even have a cabinet due to the drought in trophies..

/just saying:D

We'll there is 4 league titles in there since they last won the league.

I mean we've got players in our first team that wasn't even born when Liverpool last won the league. I just found the comment strange coming from a pool fan.


EDIT: :p

[dbecks]

We'll there is 4 league titles in there since they last won the league.

I mean we've got players in our first team that wasn't even born when Liverpool last won the league. I just found the comment strange coming from a pool fan.


EDIT: :pHey I'm just the interpreter....lol
But yeah I think we've even got a new Pope since Liverpool last won the league

[dbecks]

you said it........ not me :)Glad to be of service:)

[Mach III]

Hey I'm just the interpreter....lol
But yeah I think we've even got a new Pope since Liverpool last won the league

Since I have been alive Liverpool have never won the premier league -coincidence?
If only I can use that energy against Man U...

[Mach III]

How about you setting up an altar in your home and praying to Fergie instead, should the Gunners lose ?

:)

No ways, I'd rather throw darts at his picture and cry

[Tarantula]

Since I have been alive Liverpool have never won the premier league -coincidence?
If only I can use that energy against Man U...

Liverpool have never won the premier league.

[Mach III]

Liverpool have never won the premier league.

Pedantic!

[craigdoepie]

Pedantic!

Thats true, Liverpool has not won the Premier League. But tides will change, hopefully sooner than later.

Just a note, Arsenal nor Chelsea has won the Champions League

[Tarantula]

Thats true, Liverpool has not won the Premier League. But tides will change, hopefully sooner than later.

Just a note, Arsenal nor Chelsea has won the Champions League

Really?!?! Wow...

[nivek]

eish
Liverpool are on a run of form drawing with Wigan and beating Sparta Prague and now all of a sudden they want to come banter with the big boys :D

[dbecks]

eish
Liverpool are on a run of form drawing with Wigan and beating Sparta Prague and now all of a sudden they want to come banter with the big boys :Dchiwawa's barking at Rottweiler's :D:D:D:D

[nivek]

chiwawa's barking at Rottweiler's :D:D:D:D

haha :D

hofmeyer picking a fight with bono!

[dbecks]

haha :D

hofmeyer picking a fight with bono!hahaha the Hof
Baby Jakes picking a fight with Tyson :D:D:D

[SinghDude]

chiwawa's barking at Rottweiler's :D:D:D:D

Pimp vs B!tch.

[Mach III]

haha :D

hofmeyer picking a fight with boner!

Needed some correction ;)

[dbecks]

Pimp vs B!tch.Thats right biaaaacth!!

[iDOL]

Originally Posted by craigdoepie
Thats true, Liverpool has not won the Premier League. But tides will change, hopefully sooner than later.
Just a note, Arsenal nor Chelsea has won the Champions League


I bet that European Cup provides a great deal of solace to the nottingham forest faithful as it does to the followers of liverpool.

[Mach III]

Need to get my posts off 666!

[craigdoepie]

I bet that European Cup provides a great deal of solace to the nottingham forest faithful as it does to the followers of liverpool.

Of course it does, at they have the bragging rights of saying that they won it, that is something Arsenal and Chelsea don't have

[nivek]

Winning the EPL is harder than winning a cup.. Consistency through out the season is harder to maintain

[craigdoepie]

Winning the EPL is harder than winning a cup.. Consistency through out the season is harder to maintain

Point. Not going to disagree with that at all

[Mach III]

Winning the EPL is harder than winning a cup.. Consistency through out the season is harder to maintain

It's completely different mind sets...

Knock out games, you have to shine on that night. Play the best football you can play...

League soccer, is consistency, getting the results...

The funny thing is Arsenals football is better suited for the Cups, I think it's been due to lack of confidence.

[craigdoepie]

It's completely different mind sets...

Knock out games, you have to shine on that night. Play the best football you can play...

League soccer, is consistency, getting the results...

The funny thing is Arsenals football is better suited for the Cups, I think it's been due to lack of confidence.

You can maybe also put it down to who is available and luck of the draw. Nowadays, players are getting injured more frequently and sometimes especially for those crucial games. You make it up in the league, but like you said the cup is about then and there. No second chances or third chances depending on CUP

[MR.C]

Of course it does, at they have the bragging rights of saying that they won it, that is something Arsenal and Chelsea don't have


Invincibles ! Nuff said.

[RexxGrim]

Media now: Arsenal haven't won trophy in 5/6 years.

Media if we manage to win on Sunday: " Arsenal haven't won a major trophy in 5/6 years."

[smokey]

Media now: Arsenal haven't won trophy in 5/6 years.

Media if we manage to win on Sunday: " Arsenal haven't won a major trophy in 5/6 years."

If you're even more optimistic the headlines at the end of the season could be: "Arsenal haven't won a trophy without the help of Chelsea in the last 5/6 years"

[phiber]

Cup final day today, been a long time since we have been able to say that. The last 2 cup finals i can remember, we went a goal up and lost them 2 - 1. Lets hope we take this one today!!

6PM KICK-OFF, i hope i can get back home in time to watch!

[Mach III]

You can maybe also put it down to who is available and luck of the draw. Nowadays, players are getting injured more frequently and sometimes especially for those crucial games. You make it up in the league, but like you said the cup is about then and there. No second chances or third chances depending on CUP

Yip, injuries are the biggest f' ups in soccer...

[poffle]

25 minutes to go. Nerves are starting to creep in slowly. Please dont f this up gunners.

[Stickfigure]

So I see the officials are supporting Arsenal then.

[poffle]

meh

[smokey]

I heard the cup final was delayed a bit. The Arsenal fans didn't know where the old Wembley was and went to Cardiff instead. :P (some or other persons tweet ;))

[poffle]

**** arsenal. They dont deserve a trophy, ****en ****ers.

[Stickfigure]

Always next year

[smokey]

So the latest 5 year trophy standings...

Arsenal: 0
Birmingham City: 1

[Randhir]

**** arsenal. They dont deserve a trophy, ****en ****ers.

Bit of a plastic fan are we?


Right, where's Mach III :D :D :D :D :D :D

[mmmig]

speechless

[Stickfigure]

So the latest 5 year trophy standings...

Arsenal: 0
Birmingham City: 1

:D

[Randhir]

If we do not beat Birmingham in a cup final (where we should be demonstrating our football at its best). Then we are really f'd and Man U is the greatest team in the world...

Why thank you sir! Very kind of you!

[mmmig]

House of cards??

[Stickfigure]

If we do not beat Birmingham in a cup final (where we should be demonstrating our football at its best). Then we are really f'd and Man U is the greatest team in the world...

I will not watch soccer till next season. I will not play soccer for 3 months. And I will stop eating food.

Looks like you're really screwed. Stop eating food you say? But thanks for the compliment :)

[MR.C]

Eish just doesn't sum it up properly. We can use that excuse that Cesc and Theo were not playing but you can almost guarantee that the result would've been different. Let's take this anger to the Nou Camp.
The loss is sad but what's worse is that goal, its a haunting goal.

[smokey]

Hopefully this precipitates a downward spiral in the league and an upward trend in Europe. If you could knock out Real and Barca I'd really appreciate it. :)

[Alan]

I'll say it again Arsenal lack seasoned top class players who have been there and done it before.

How many Arsenal players have won major domestic trophies in a top Euro league?

[smokey]

I'll say it again Arsenal lack seasoned top class players who have been there and done it before.

How many Arsenal players have won major domestic trophies in a top Euro league?

Reina/Carra/Gerrard are all seasoned top class players. How exactly has that helped you? Drogba/Lampard are as well - yet they haven't exactly worked miracles for us this season either.

[Helghast]

LOL just saw the Martins goal!

[Alan]

Reina/Carra/Gerrard are all seasoned top class players. How exactly has that helped you? Drogba/Lampard are as well - yet they haven't exactly worked miracles for us this season either.

Sorry nothing I can do if you lack the capacity to understand my point.....

[poolmania]

Reina/Carra/Gerrard are all seasoned top class players. How exactly has that helped you? Drogba/Lampard are as well - yet they haven't exactly worked miracles for us this season either.

You know what he's talking about. Stirrer.

[Alan]

You know what he's talking about. Stirrer.

You sure. I fear you give him to much credit....

[Randhir]

After today I'd love to hear those Gunner supporters who claim that United get decisions and they don't. Sczesny and Clichy should've been sent off today.

[smokey]

Sorry nothing I can do if you lack the capacity to understand my point.....

I understand your point. I don't agree with it. In fact I think it's bollocks. Happy?

[Stickfigure]

After today I'd love to hear those Gunner supporters who claim that United get decisions and they don't. Sczesny and Clichy should've been sent off today.

Yup Sczesny should've been sent off at the begining of the game with a penalty awarded to Birmingham. Bowyer was miles onside.

[Randhir]

It’s A Good Job Arsenal Don’t Care About The League Cup… (http://therepublikofmancunia.com/its-a-good-job-arsenal-dont-care-about-the-league-cup/)


This time last year, Arsene Wenger claimed that whilst he was desperate to end Arsenal’s trophy drought, stretching all the way back to 2005, he didn’t regard the League Cup as a trophy.

“It’s very important that we win something,” Wenger said. “We’re here to win trophies. But it depends on what you call trophies. Is it the Champions League, the Premier League, the League Cup? If you win the League Cup, for me, you cannot say that you win trophies.”

As grown men stood inside Wembley stadium crying today, after watching Birmingham score a late winner thanks to a monumental **** up from Wojciech Szczesny and Koscielny, it’s hard to believe they shared the opinion of their manager.

It was an odd day, starting with Arsenal players showing up at Wembley in their trackies, rather the customary suits.

Then, a few minutes in to the game Lee Bowyer beat the offside trap and was one on one with the keeper. Szczesny brought him down and didn’t win the ball but was saved by the linesman who incorrectly flagged Bowyer as offside. Replays showed he was a good two yards onside. Had the linesman got the decision right, Birmingham would have been awarded a penalty and Arsenal would have gone down to ten men. This decision was the latest of a long line which make a mockery of Szczesny’s claim earlier this season that it is Manchester United who always got the decisions.

From that point on, you couldn’t see past an Arsenal win, particularly when considering the 14 places that separate them in the league. But Arsenal failed to pick up Zigic to make it 1-0 and after a cracking Robin van Persie equaliser, the best striker in the world couldn’t save them, and then threw away the trophy thanks to a bizarre lack of communication at the back.

Szczesny has been very vocal on Twitter, most recently trying to take the piss out of Ashley Cole for his penalty miss against Everton in the FA Cup. “Is it a plane? Is it an aeroplane? No, its just ashley throwing chelsea out of the fa cup.” It’s safe to say he deserves all the piss taking which will now come his way after throwing Arsenal out of the League Cup final.

Ben Foster was Man of the Match for United when we won the competition back in 2009 and was Man of the Match again today for Birmingham. Ahead of the game he claimed that United didn’t even bother celebrating the trophy then, that is was business as usual in training the next day, but there’s no doubt Birmingham will be celebrating this one.

From RoM
:D

[Alan]

Yup Sczesny should've been sent off at the begining of the game with a penalty awarded to Birmingham. Bowyer was miles onside.

Linesman was a coward

[nivek]

After today I'd love to hear those Gunner supporters who claim that United get decisions and they don't. Sczesny and Clichy should've been sent off today.
Clichy for what?

[Randhir]

Clichy for what?

He was on yellow, close to the end of the game Birmigham was awarded a free kick and he kicked the ball away. It was more of a tongue in cheek remark for those Gunners who complain over and over and over about United not being penalised. The other one though... :erm:

[Mach III]

A terrible terrible thing has happened to the world today... A terrible terrible thing...

[nivek]

A terrible terrible thing has happened to the world today... A terrible terrible thing...

I blame you, for all your Arsenal wont lose another game for 2 years ****e :)

[Randhir]

I blame you, for all your Arsenal wont lose another game for 2 years ****e :)

Lol :D

[Mach III]

I blame you, for all your Arsenal wont lose another game for 2 years ****e :)

A terrible terrible thing... A terrible terrible thing...

[Randhir]

A terrible terrible thing has happened to the world today... A terrible terrible thing...

Say it.... Say it... Say it!

:D

[Stickfigure]

Say it.... Say it... Say it!

:D

I'll say it for you


If we do not beat Birmingham in a cup final (where we should be demonstrating our football at its best). Then we are really f'd and Man U is the greatest team in the world...

I will not watch soccer till next season. I will not play soccer for 3 months. And I will stop eating food.

[Mach III]

:) funny *****s!

Ha ha ha...

[Randhir]

:) funny *****s!

Ha ha ha...

Sorry, what was that? Didn't hear you properly, did you just say:


If we do not beat Birmingham in a cup final (where we should be demonstrating our football at its best). Then we are really f'd and Man U is the greatest team in the world...

I will not watch soccer till next season. I will not play soccer for 3 months. And I will stop eating food.

[Stickfigure]

The not watching and playing soccer won't be too bad, but not eating, that's gonna be a bit of a mission :p

[smokey]

The not watching and playing soccer won't be too bad, but not eating, that's gonna be a bit of a mission :p

That takes care of that.

[smokey]

http://i54.tinypic.com/2zfkg3s.gig

:D:D:D:D

[SinghDude]

.... and the wait continues.


Poor Gunners.

[dbecks]

Waaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahaha:D:D:D:

Mach Mach buddy , hows the starve going.....:D:D

I watched that Martins goal over and over - what a lovely sight:D

[SinghDude]

Waaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahaha:D:D:D:

Mach Mach buddy , hows the starve going.....:D:D

I watched that Martins goal over and over - what a lovely sight:D


Martins still hasn't lost his touch when celebrating......

[dbecks]

Martins still hasn't lost his touch when celebrating......Flip no!!!!.....hehe

[Tarantula]

Waaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahaha:D:D:D:

Mach Mach buddy , hows the starve going.....:D:D

I watched that Martins goal over and over - what a lovely sight:D

What a sad little man.

[Randhir]

What a sad little man.

:D

[Tarantula]

Can't help but think that the reason why we lost yesterday, was Wenger's replacement for Cesc - Rosicky. He was terrible. On the team sheet, it indicated he would play in Walcott's position and Nasri in Cesc's, but as the game started he was very central and Nasri wide. He constantly lost the ball, poor passes, no creativity and ultimately very poor. As much as I rate the Czech, I think its time for him to pack his bags. Bendtner in Walcott's position would've been a much better move IMO. Not only has been playing more regularly than TR, he has been scoring goals and he is a much better defensive option especially when defending against a set piece. Wenger's thinking might have been to keep him fresh for Wednesday's game, but why not do the same for TR? Bizarre.

Anyway, it is very disappointing, but in the greater scheme of things the Carling Cup is not the most prestigious of trophies. For us, it was a bit of a "damned if you do, damned if don't" scenario yesterday. Had we won, he would've faced the "only the carling cup, not a major trophy etc" comments, and had we lost we would have to live with the disappointment of missing out on another trophy and the embarrassment of losing out to a relegation threatened side.

The boys just need to show some character now and pick themselves up with "B side" beating Leyton Orient on Weds, and "A side" beating Sunderland on the weekend. Much more prestigious trophies to be won.

C'mon you gunners!

[MartyMarts]

Very disappointed I am :mad:

[SinghDude]

Can't help but think that the reason why we lost yesterday, was Wenger's replacement for Cesc - Rosicky. He was terrible. On the team sheet, it indicated he would play in Walcott's position and Nasri in Cesc's, but as the game started he was very central and Nasri wide. He constantly lost the ball, poor passes, no creativity and ultimately very poor. As much as I rate the Czech, I think its time for him to pack his bags. Bendtner in Walcott's position would've been a much better move IMO. Not only has been playing more regularly than TR, he has been scoring goals and he is a much better defensive option especially when defending against a set piece. Wenger's thinking might have been to keep him fresh for Wednesday's game, but why not do the same for TR? Bizarre.

Anyway, it is very disappointing, but in the greater scheme of things the Carling Cup is not the most prestigious of trophies. For us, it was a bit of a "damned if you do, damned if don't" scenario yesterday. Had we won, he would've faced the "only the carling cup, not a major trophy etc" comments, and had we lost we would have to live with the disappointment of missing out on another trophy and the embarrassment of losing out to a relegation threatened side.

The boys just need to show some character now and pick themselves up with "B side" beating Leyton Orient on Weds, and "A side" beating Sunderland on the weekend. Much more prestigious trophies to be won.

C'mon you gunners!

Sorry excuse really.
Any trophy is better than none. Birmingham played their socks off and played as if it matters. They have'nt won a trophy in ages themselves.

Will be another sad season for Arsenal supporter's if it remains trophyless. No use harping on the fact that the Gunners are competing on 4 ( 3) fronts and then not winning anything.

Playing pretty football is nice and football fans love the entertainment, but winning even the 'smaller' trophies does help team confidence and morale.

[Mach III]

Sorry excuse really.
Any trophy is better than none. Birmingham played their socks off and played as if it matters. They have'nt won a trophy in ages themselves.

Will be another sad season for Arsenal supporter's if it remains trophyless. No use harping on the fact that the Gunners are competing on 4 ( 3) fronts and then not winning anything.

Playing pretty football is nice and football fans love the entertainment, but winning even the 'smaller' trophies does help team confidence and morale.

It isn't an excuse. It is the only positive way of looking at it.

[Tarantula]

Sorry excuse really.
Any trophy is better than none. Birmingham played their socks off and played as if it matters. They have'nt won a trophy in ages themselves.

Err, what excuse? Of course any trophy is better than none. Whats are you refuting?



Will be another sad season for Arsenal supporter's if it remains trophyless. No use harping on the fact that the Gunners are competing on 4 ( 3) fronts and then not winning anything.

Atleast we have the potential and chance to win a trophy.



Playing pretty football is nice and football fans love the entertainment, but winning even the 'smaller' trophies does help team confidence and morale.

Of course it does.

[Mach III]

Waaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahaha:D:D:D:

Mach Mach buddy , hows the starve going.....:D:D

I watched that Martins goal over and over - what a lovely sight:D

I've started eating again.. I realised that it was the work of satan. If it wasn't for satans influence and we lost, then I would stop eating - For real real ;)

[Tarantula]

I've started eating again.. I realised that it was the work of satan. If it wasn't for satans influence and we lost, then I would stop eating - For real real ;)

Lol. And Satan is a Man Utd fan. They don't call them to Red Devils for nothing! :p

[dbecks]

What a sad little man.:D:D:D:D not as sad as you guys

[SinghDude]

I've started eating again.. I realised that it was the work of satan. If it wasn't for satans influence and we lost, then I would stop eating - For real real ;)

I am trying to get hold of a sangoma for you.

Devil begone i say ......

[Mach III]

Lol. And Satan is a Man Utd fan. They don't call them to Red Devils for nothing! :p

Duh, you guys honestly think Howard Webb is human??

[Mach III]

I am trying to get hold of a sangoma for you.

Devil begone i say ......

a sangoma - just one?

[dbecks]

What a howler of a goal....hehehehe

[Randhir]

I notice that the Arsenal supporters keep very quiet when they receive 'generous' decisions from officials, but when it happens to United, then apparently we're paying them off :D

Must be sad to be that bitter...

[dbecks]

I notice that the Arsenal supporters keep very quiet when they receive 'generous' decisions from officials, but when it happens to United, then apparently we're paying them off :D

Must be sad to be that bitter...Ja exactly hahahaha

[RexxGrim]

I notice that the Arsenal supporters keep very quiet when they receive 'generous' decisions from officials, but when it happens to United, then apparently we're paying them off :D

Must be sad to be that bitter...

We obviously did not pay the ref enough since we still lost. Poor decision by the linesman and for me the game was over after I saw that replay. Grats to Birm they did very well. In the end probably the right outcome. To be honest I would have prefered to loose the game, with ten men and a penalty down than the way things ended up.

Also a bit sad is all the United supporters on here this morning gloating about a game that does not have any bearing on their season, but then again that just my opinion.

[mmmig]

I'm going to avoid the football media (sky sportsnews espically) for the next week. Tonight I'm going to watch Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares instead of MNF

[dbecks]

Also a bit sad is all the United supporters on here this morning gloating about a game that does not have any bearing on their season, but then again that just my opinion.We are opposition supporters, its what we do...:D:D
And that word "sad" came up alot today....must be the general feeling among you guys....hehehehe (see just did there again:))

[Randhir]

Also a bit sad is all the United supporters on here this morning gloating about a game that does not have any bearing on their season, but then again that just my opinion.

Sad? Not really. What's sad is a supporter thinking that their team, which hasn't lived up to their massively inflated potential, would go unbeaten for the next two years and making ridiculous claims. THAT's what most of us were gloating about.

[dbecks]

Sad? Not really. What's sad is a supporter thinking that their team, which hasn't lived up to their massively inflated potential, would go unbeaten for the next two years and making ridiculous claims. THAT's what most of us were gloating about.Atleast that certain supporter got one thing right "Manchester United is the greatest team in the world"...:D:D

[RexxGrim]

We are opposition supporters, its what we do...:D:D
And that word "sad" came up alot today....must be the general feeling among you guys....hehehehe (see just did there again:))

Sure I am disapointed, about the weekends result.

If you guys lose to Chelsea and Liverpool in the next 2 league games, will I be happy? Yes, because it adds to Arsenal title hopes.

If Leighton Orient knocks us out and beats you guys in the next round. I don't give a toss, because Arsenal would already be out of the competition. Therefore I would have no need come on here to put my thumb on my nose, wiggle my fingers and stick out my tonge.

So we are different, nothing wrong with that.

[dbecks]

Sure I am disapointed, about the weekends result.

If you guys lose to Chelsea and Liverpool in the next 2 league games, will I be happy? Yes, because it adds to Arsenal title hopes.

If Leighton Orient knocks us out and beats you guys in the next round. I don't give a toss, because Arsenal would already be out of the competition. Therefore I would have no need come on here to put my thumb on my nose, wiggle my fingers and stick out my tonge.

So we are different, nothing wrong with that.Good on you...

By the way did you see Martins goal on the weekend....what a cracker..:D

[RexxGrim]

Sad? Not really. What's sad is a supporter thinking that their team, which hasn't lived up to their massively inflated potential, would go unbeaten for the next two years and making ridiculous claims. THAT's what most of us were gloating about.

Mach's comments about Arsenal going unbeaten for 2 years could be interpreted in 2 ways.

1) Extremely happy Arsenal fan, tryin to express his happiness at winning agaist Barca.
2) Extremely delusional Arsenal fan, actually believing that based on 1 result Arsenal will now go unbeaten for 2 years.

I decide to give him the benefit of the doubt and go with option 1. If its option 2 then what is the point of having an arguement with him or pointing out his error.

[Tarantula]

I notice that the Arsenal supporters keep very quiet when they receive 'generous' decisions from officials, but when it happens to United, then apparently we're paying them off :D

Must be sad to be that bitter...

You make a comment on this thread like that when on the same weekend Rooney elbows a player in the face and doesn't get sent off. But I guess these kind of decisions happen so frequently, it isn't worth mentioning anymore.


We are opposition supporters, its what we do...:D:D

Nail on the ****ing head!


Sad? Not really. What's sad is a supporter thinking that their team, which hasn't lived up to their massively inflated potential, would go unbeaten for the next two years and making ridiculous claims. THAT's what most of us were gloating about.

One fan made that comment. Not all. Does not mean you can act like a bunch kids basking in the disappointment of a team, when it has f-all to do with your team. If you beat us then fair enough, you have the right to make a few comments. This is pathetic.

Case and point below:


Good on you...

By the way did you see Martins goal on the weekend....what a cracker..:D

[dbecks]

Oy some real depressies in this place!!!!
Anyways I'm sure you guys will will do the same if we loose so man up...

[Tarantula]

Oy some real depressies in this place!!!!
Anyways I'm sure you guys will will do the same if we loose so man up...

Ja, wahahahahahaha ja exactly wahahahahaha :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[smokey]

One fan made that comment. Not all. Does not mean you can act like a bunch kids basking in the disappointment of a team, when it has f-all to do with your team. If you beat us then fair enough, you have the right to make a few comments. This is pathetic.

http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/usercards/af8eb418e86dcca6ca8d9af31da4ff01.png

Case in point.

[Tarantula]

http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/usercards/af8eb418e86dcca6ca8d9af31da4ff01.png

Case in point.

http://www.forumspile.com/Funnay-People_Think.jpg

[smokey]

http://www.forumspile.com/Funnay-People_Think.jpg

:D:D

[dbecks]

Ja, wahahahahahaha ja exactly wahahahahaha :D :D :D :D :D :D :DAtta boy.....

Now to go watch the Martins goal again.....lol

[dbecks]

"It was brilliant because the way we started, we started like a house on fire and we really got into them and you could see they were petrified and they were scared and then it all just went from there," Gardner told Sky Sports News.

Source (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11694_6785751,00.html)
:D....

[Randhir]

Mach's comments about Arsenal going unbeaten for 2 years could be interpreted in 2 ways.

1) Extremely happy Arsenal fan, tryin to express his happiness at winning agaist Barca.
2) Extremely delusional Arsenal fan, actually believing that based on 1 result Arsenal will now go unbeaten for 2 years.

I decide to give him the benefit of the doubt and go with option 1. If its option 2 then what is the point of having an arguement with him or pointing out his error.

Option 1 : No matter how happy you are, that's a stupid thing to say and has every right to be made fun of. And I have to say, he's taken it in a much better spirit of fans mocking each other than some people.*

Option 2 : Still deserves mocking.

*Which leads me to...



One fan made that comment. Not all. Does not mean you can act like a bunch kids basking in the disappointment of a team, when it has f-all to do with your team. If you beat us then fair enough, you have the right to make a few comments. This is pathetic.

Case and point below:

How much more of a hypocrite do you have to be before even you realise it? You tell us we're acting like a bunch of kids and it's pathetic, then say you would do the same.


Oy some real depressies in this place!!!!
Anyways I'm sure you guys will will do the same if we loose so man up...


Ja, wahahahahahaha ja exactly wahahahahaha :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Grow up. As I pointed out, most of the comments were directed at Mach III as teasing.

[Tarantula]

How much more of a hypocrite do you have to be before even you realise it? You tell us we're acting like a bunch of kids and it's pathetic, then say you would do the same.

Oi dumbass, where did I say I would do the same?



Grow up. As I pointed out, most of the comments were directed at Mach III as teasing.

LOL. Telling me to grow up when you are a self declared "teaser". And I am the hypocrite.:erm:

[SinghDude]

hahaha.......

[Randhir]

Oi dumbass, where did I say I would do the same?


Oi ****face, it's quoted above.




LOL. Telling me to grow up when you are a self declared "teaser". And I am the hypocrite.:erm:

That's what we do here, but obviously you're too immature to handle it. That's why - grow up.

[Tarantula]

Oi ****face, it's quoted above.

Please re-quote.


That's what we do here, but obviously you're too immature to handle it. That's why - grow up.

ROFL. Ok then. ;)

[Randhir]

Oy some real depressies in this place!!!!
Anyways I'm sure you guys will will do the same if we loose so man up...


Ja, wahahahahahaha ja exactly wahahahahaha :D :D :D :D :D :D :D


Please re-quote.


Done.




ROFL. Ok then. ;)

Exactly my point.

[Tarantula]

Done.

From that extremely sarcastic remark of mine, you honestly thought I was agreeing with dbecks? It was almost a direct copy of:


Ja exactly hahahaha

Unfortunately tone is lost in text. Apology accepted.

[Randhir]

Apology accepted.

None was offered "dumbass".

[Tarantula]

None was offered "dumbass".

Sure it wasn't. Lets be friends not foes.

[SinghDude]

dumbass is so politically-incorrect......

Use proper swear words.