The English Premier League.
The greatest spectacle on this earth. Even more spectacular than Rihanna in a pair of hot pants.
It is hyped up so much you would think it was on Amphetamines.
The English media love to portray the English Premier League as the number one venue for football in the whole wide world.
So why do they continuously try to weaken it?
This Cesc Fabregas business says it all for me.
The papers, and whoever else, are trying to get all the 'exclusives' and out do each other with the most ludicrous of stories at times.
The latest I heard is that Cesc will go on 'strike' to leave Arsenal. The only place he will go on strike is at bowling.
You see what I mean though? All these ridiculous fairy-tales are made to try and unsettle Fabregas and the media use it as gospel.
I've hardly heard a peep about when Cesc said he was happy to stay at Arsenal the other day.
That story had about as much coverage as Beth Ditto using a hand towel as a duvet.
The Spanish papers stick up for their clubs and use loads of propaganda to help them. Our papers stick their fingers up at our clubs and help to weaken them.
Arsenal are in a position of strength over this 'Cesc saga'. Not Barcelona. So why does it seem that Barca hold all the cards?
Its because every day we are seeing and hearing that the Spaniards are in charge, and that is from our own English media.
The same English media who claim that the English league is the most fantastic place to be.
Surely they must get bored writing and repeating the same things over, and over, and over, and over, and over again like a broken record?
If indeed the English league is the best thing since sliced bread then maybe, just maybe, it would be to our advantage to keep it that way.
That means keeping our best players, and Cesc is one of the best players, in this country.
Not trying to help move the likes of Fabregas on.
Keep It Goonerish........
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Monday, 27 June 2011
Blah! Blah! Blah! Blah!
The words 'You never know what you have got until it's gone' couldn't be truer.
I don't use these words for a bereavement, nor do I use them for Samir Nasri's loyalty.
I use them for T'internet.
To not be able to go on online after several years being able to do to so was a shock to the system.
In fact, I'd argue I suffered more of a shock than Ted Bundy did in 1989.
The only positive in this horrible episode was that my sanity remained because I wasn't able to access Arsenal News Now.
Usually I scour this very useful source for Arsenal information at least once every 30 seconds.
My missus does her nut over this. Especially when I'm in the middle of 'business'.
However when I looked today at News Now, for the first time since forever, I was amazed.
I was amazed because its the same news that I saw the last time I looked at the site.
At the moment Arsenal news is slooooooooow, very frustrating and more regurgitated than a chicks dinner.
Some of us are looking enviously at Man Utd getting their transfer act together and finished early doors whilst Arsenal drag theirs on.
But then I think of the 'others'.
Man City and Chelsea aren't doing much either and I honestly thought that City would have bought Pele, Maradona and a family bucket from KFC by now and that Chelsea would have sacked their new manager.
So while the news is repeated that Cesc Fabregas is 'about to join Barca' for the 124353th time, and that Arsenal are 'about to sign unknown Argentinian', surely it can't get any worse right?
The only way is up!
We all know that Arsene Wenger is looking to strengthen the squad and it will happen because it has to.
Don't lose your sanity like Britney Spears with an umbrella. Be a little more patient because I think we will surprised with who comes in.
I can feel it in my bones.
Keep It Goonerish......
I don't use these words for a bereavement, nor do I use them for Samir Nasri's loyalty.
I use them for T'internet.
To not be able to go on online after several years being able to do to so was a shock to the system.
In fact, I'd argue I suffered more of a shock than Ted Bundy did in 1989.
The only positive in this horrible episode was that my sanity remained because I wasn't able to access Arsenal News Now.
Usually I scour this very useful source for Arsenal information at least once every 30 seconds.
My missus does her nut over this. Especially when I'm in the middle of 'business'.
However when I looked today at News Now, for the first time since forever, I was amazed.
I was amazed because its the same news that I saw the last time I looked at the site.
At the moment Arsenal news is slooooooooow, very frustrating and more regurgitated than a chicks dinner.
Some of us are looking enviously at Man Utd getting their transfer act together and finished early doors whilst Arsenal drag theirs on.
But then I think of the 'others'.
Man City and Chelsea aren't doing much either and I honestly thought that City would have bought Pele, Maradona and a family bucket from KFC by now and that Chelsea would have sacked their new manager.
So while the news is repeated that Cesc Fabregas is 'about to join Barca' for the 124353th time, and that Arsenal are 'about to sign unknown Argentinian', surely it can't get any worse right?
The only way is up!
We all know that Arsene Wenger is looking to strengthen the squad and it will happen because it has to.
Don't lose your sanity like Britney Spears with an umbrella. Be a little more patient because I think we will surprised with who comes in.
I can feel it in my bones.
Keep It Goonerish......
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
Can We Draw A Line Under The Cesc Fabregas Saga Now?
Every summer us Gooners are treated to a 'will he, wont he' saga.
Whether its Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri, or Pascal Cygan, every year we are pulling our hair out over one/some of our players 'wanting' to leave.
The biggest story in recent times (and its been bigger than Frank Lampard's derby) has been our skipper being linked to FC Barcelona. Over, and over, and over, again.
We have heard it all from his Barca DNA, to his desire to wear Barcelona knickers, and Carles Puyol wanting to keep him as a pet. In his el jardÃn.
Now finally this speculation can end. And it can't come quick enough.
Cesc Fabregas has come out and said he is happy at Arsenal and his future is down to Arsenal Wenger. The link is here.
Now Arsene Wenger recently said that Cesc is going to be at the club for a 'long time' so I fully expect to see Fabregas leading us out as captain next season.
This is fantastic news for Gooners but it is especially brilliant news for my knackers.
If you follow me on Twitter you will know that I said I am confident of Cesc staying at the club and if he left then all my followers could kick me in the gonads.
So thank you for saving my manhood Cesc.
Of course there will be doubts from some about the comments made by him. The more pessimistic of Gooners will say he is still leaving but I'm more than happy with what Cesc said.
Barcelona will still make noises, they can't help it, but the truth is unless they pay Arsenal what Wenger thinks he is worth then he will still be a Gunner.
From my point of view the speculation of Cesc's future, like Ryan Giggs' injunction, is over. Finito.
Any little rumours can jog right on. I will laugh in those rumours faces.
Cesc Fabregas will still be an Arsenal player next season and my balls have breathed a sigh of relief.
Keep It Goonerish......
Whether its Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri, or Pascal Cygan, every year we are pulling our hair out over one/some of our players 'wanting' to leave.
The biggest story in recent times (and its been bigger than Frank Lampard's derby) has been our skipper being linked to FC Barcelona. Over, and over, and over, again.
We have heard it all from his Barca DNA, to his desire to wear Barcelona knickers, and Carles Puyol wanting to keep him as a pet. In his el jardÃn.
Now finally this speculation can end. And it can't come quick enough.
Cesc Fabregas has come out and said he is happy at Arsenal and his future is down to Arsenal Wenger. The link is here.
Now Arsene Wenger recently said that Cesc is going to be at the club for a 'long time' so I fully expect to see Fabregas leading us out as captain next season.
This is fantastic news for Gooners but it is especially brilliant news for my knackers.
If you follow me on Twitter you will know that I said I am confident of Cesc staying at the club and if he left then all my followers could kick me in the gonads.
So thank you for saving my manhood Cesc.
Of course there will be doubts from some about the comments made by him. The more pessimistic of Gooners will say he is still leaving but I'm more than happy with what Cesc said.
Barcelona will still make noises, they can't help it, but the truth is unless they pay Arsenal what Wenger thinks he is worth then he will still be a Gunner.
From my point of view the speculation of Cesc's future, like Ryan Giggs' injunction, is over. Finito.
Any little rumours can jog right on. I will laugh in those rumours faces.
Cesc Fabregas will still be an Arsenal player next season and my balls have breathed a sigh of relief.
Keep It Goonerish......
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
At Least We Are In The Market
By all accounts Phil Jones is expected to sign for Manchester United after snubbing Arsenal. This despite having a cup of tea and a personal chat with Arsene Wenger.
Well, sometimes that's the way the cookie crumbles I suppose!
Don't get me wrong, its gutting that one of our targets has opted to move elsewhere but at least it shows that Wenger is actually acting on signing players.
We signed Carl Jenkinson earlier (I know he isn't the major player we wanted) so the gaffer is definitely cracking on with his dealings.
Of course there are people who will say its another 'nearly' purchase and I understand that completely but its promising to see.
Since the end of last season I have said that this summer will be an exciting one for Gooners and I stick by that.
I have no inside information nor do I possess a crystal ball but I truly believe that Arsene Wenger will revert to the Arsene Wenger of old where he wasn't afraid to spend a few quid.
In my opinion I think this the end of era for Arsenal. Arsene Wenger Mk3 is over. The five-year plan since the new stadia was built is finished and will be ripped up.
2011/2012 will see Arsenal Wenger Mk4. A new direction (not the boy-band) and I'm excited.
If, by 01/09/2011, I am wrong and still Gooners aren't satisfied, I will hold my hands up and admit it, I just hope that others will too.
Keep It Goonerish.......
Well, sometimes that's the way the cookie crumbles I suppose!
Don't get me wrong, its gutting that one of our targets has opted to move elsewhere but at least it shows that Wenger is actually acting on signing players.
We signed Carl Jenkinson earlier (I know he isn't the major player we wanted) so the gaffer is definitely cracking on with his dealings.
Of course there are people who will say its another 'nearly' purchase and I understand that completely but its promising to see.
Since the end of last season I have said that this summer will be an exciting one for Gooners and I stick by that.
I have no inside information nor do I possess a crystal ball but I truly believe that Arsene Wenger will revert to the Arsene Wenger of old where he wasn't afraid to spend a few quid.
In my opinion I think this the end of era for Arsenal. Arsene Wenger Mk3 is over. The five-year plan since the new stadia was built is finished and will be ripped up.
2011/2012 will see Arsenal Wenger Mk4. A new direction (not the boy-band) and I'm excited.
If, by 01/09/2011, I am wrong and still Gooners aren't satisfied, I will hold my hands up and admit it, I just hope that others will too.
Keep It Goonerish.......
Sunday, 5 June 2011
Samir Nasri Needs To Be Careful
There is loads of speculation surrounding Samir Nasri at the moment.
Will he, or won't he, sign a new contract at Arsenal? I don't know to be honest because I'm not a psychic, his mind, or his agent.
What I do know is Nasri needs to be careful. He needs to be careful because things can change rather quickly.
Before this contract situation arose Samir was becoming quite a hero amongst Gooners. A bit like Superman.
However, now there are a few disgruntled remarks coming from some Arsenal fans, especially when we see that he is flirting a little bit with Manchester United.
Views can change quicker than Usain Bolt these days.
Look at Emmanuel Adebayor, loved at the club, a few silly comments later and most Gooners would now gladly give him a slap.
These players need to realise football fans are alienated easily. We know that greed is rife throughout the game and loyalty takes second place.
Nasri has had one half decent season since he arrived in 2008. The rest of his time with us has been spent showing flashes of what he can do.
Does this warrant him getting a contract to put him on a par with Cesc Fabregas on the payroll? I don't think it does.
The reason he hasn't yet signed a deal is down to pound-notes. Arsene Wenger said so the other week.
If this is the case then in my opinion the club cannot be held to ransom by Nasri, his agent or international kidnappers.
Of course I want him to stay, but nobody is bigger than the club. Especially a player who been here three years and has only performed for six months of that time.
That may sound harsh, but I think it is fair.
People question Cesc Fabregas' future all the time but you cannot question his loyalty to Arsenal. To be with a club the length of time he has been with us in this day and age is rare.
Nasri would do well to think about that.
Samir has developed into a fantastic player at Arsenal under Arsene Wenger's tutelage.
He should show a bit of loyalty to the club, Gooners and Arsene Wenger and not talk about other clubs like Manchester United because opinion on him will change.
If he doesn't sign a deal then fair enough, leave. He'll find the grass isn't always greener on the other side.
But don't disrespect by hinting about other clubs. Or you will go from a hero to a hate figure in no time Samir.
Keep It goonerish........
Will he, or won't he, sign a new contract at Arsenal? I don't know to be honest because I'm not a psychic, his mind, or his agent.
What I do know is Nasri needs to be careful. He needs to be careful because things can change rather quickly.
Before this contract situation arose Samir was becoming quite a hero amongst Gooners. A bit like Superman.
However, now there are a few disgruntled remarks coming from some Arsenal fans, especially when we see that he is flirting a little bit with Manchester United.
Views can change quicker than Usain Bolt these days.
Look at Emmanuel Adebayor, loved at the club, a few silly comments later and most Gooners would now gladly give him a slap.
These players need to realise football fans are alienated easily. We know that greed is rife throughout the game and loyalty takes second place.
Nasri has had one half decent season since he arrived in 2008. The rest of his time with us has been spent showing flashes of what he can do.
Does this warrant him getting a contract to put him on a par with Cesc Fabregas on the payroll? I don't think it does.
The reason he hasn't yet signed a deal is down to pound-notes. Arsene Wenger said so the other week.
If this is the case then in my opinion the club cannot be held to ransom by Nasri, his agent or international kidnappers.
Of course I want him to stay, but nobody is bigger than the club. Especially a player who been here three years and has only performed for six months of that time.
That may sound harsh, but I think it is fair.
People question Cesc Fabregas' future all the time but you cannot question his loyalty to Arsenal. To be with a club the length of time he has been with us in this day and age is rare.
Nasri would do well to think about that.
Samir has developed into a fantastic player at Arsenal under Arsene Wenger's tutelage.
He should show a bit of loyalty to the club, Gooners and Arsene Wenger and not talk about other clubs like Manchester United because opinion on him will change.
If he doesn't sign a deal then fair enough, leave. He'll find the grass isn't always greener on the other side.
But don't disrespect by hinting about other clubs. Or you will go from a hero to a hate figure in no time Samir.
Keep It goonerish........
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
How Can Cesc Fabregas Be Barcelona's No1 Target?
There hasn't been many peeps out from the Camp Nou regarding Cesc Fabregas lately but I'm sure there will be over the summer.
I have heard and seen little snippets. Apparently after the Champions League final Carles Puyol said: "I'm convinced Cesc will play with us soon."
It does make me wonder though. Are FC Barcelona really, and I mean really, desperate to get our captain like they say?
By all accounts last summer the bastards put in a bid that wouldn't even have bought Andy Carroll. Bit of a piss-take don't you think? Was it a sick joke?
For all the 'Barcelona DNA' and 'We love Cesc' bollocks Barcelona are, for the second summer in succession, set to announce a major big-money signing before even making a bid for Fabregas.
Last year David Villa signed for the Catalans and this time it is believed that Giuseppe Rossi is set to join the club.
So for the second year running Cesc Fabregas could find himself the 'second-choice' transfer target. Hmmmmm, they really want him don't they?
All Barcelona will do this summer is butter Cesc up and flirt with him, trying to turn his head and wanting him to put in a transfer request.
He isn't their number one target and surely the 'supposed' capture of Rossi should confirm this to him.
Of course on the other hand it shows Barca's ambition by trying to get both players but the truth is they can't afford both at their market price.
Rossi will cost a fortune and so will Cesc but I honestly feel for a second summer running FC Barcelona will leave our skipper hung out to dry.
They will toy with him but will not put in a 'proper' bid. Cesc needs to realise that Barca don't want him as much as they say and knuckle down.
Keep It Goonerish.........
I have heard and seen little snippets. Apparently after the Champions League final Carles Puyol said: "I'm convinced Cesc will play with us soon."
It does make me wonder though. Are FC Barcelona really, and I mean really, desperate to get our captain like they say?
By all accounts last summer the bastards put in a bid that wouldn't even have bought Andy Carroll. Bit of a piss-take don't you think? Was it a sick joke?
For all the 'Barcelona DNA' and 'We love Cesc' bollocks Barcelona are, for the second summer in succession, set to announce a major big-money signing before even making a bid for Fabregas.
Last year David Villa signed for the Catalans and this time it is believed that Giuseppe Rossi is set to join the club.
So for the second year running Cesc Fabregas could find himself the 'second-choice' transfer target. Hmmmmm, they really want him don't they?
All Barcelona will do this summer is butter Cesc up and flirt with him, trying to turn his head and wanting him to put in a transfer request.
He isn't their number one target and surely the 'supposed' capture of Rossi should confirm this to him.
Of course on the other hand it shows Barca's ambition by trying to get both players but the truth is they can't afford both at their market price.
Rossi will cost a fortune and so will Cesc but I honestly feel for a second summer running FC Barcelona will leave our skipper hung out to dry.
They will toy with him but will not put in a 'proper' bid. Cesc needs to realise that Barca don't want him as much as they say and knuckle down.
Keep It Goonerish.........
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Arsenal Show Class But Will Barcelona?
When I saw that Arsenal have given Barcelona a helping hand by letting them use our training ground as a base for their 'Cup final' this weekend I thought to myself; Why?
After all their disgraceful tactics in trying to lure Cesc Fabregas back to the Camp Nou (and it has been a liberty) we have done them a favour.
Either we are Barcelona's bitches or we are the classiest club in the history of mankind.
If it was down to me when they asked to lend the facility's at London Colney I'm afraid my language may have been more colourful than Joesph's Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
In my opinion Barcelona play the greatest football of all time but as a club they stink. They stink more than Isonitriles. Now I don't know what an Isonitrile is but, by all accounts, it is the sixth worst smell in the world.
Arsenal have shown an amazing amount of courtesy to Barca here. And loads of class. The media would do well to remember this in the future when they slag us off.
As for the Champions of Spain I hope they remember this.
We have shown them a huge amount of respect, more than I can show them, in doing this so I hope they respect us as much too. Especially regarding Cesc Fabregas.
If Pep Guardiola enquires about our captain and gets a knock-back then that should be that. No more of this talk about Cesc's Barca DNA or him wearing Camp Nou print underwear.
Leave him be and respect Arsenal's wishes. Our act of kindness should not be forgotten by the Catalans.
Sadly I reckon their memories are like a Goldfishes.
They are probably laughing at us behind closed doors. Not only do they try to tap-up our players they also talk us into letting them use our training ground.
You couldn't make it up.
I hope that they show the class we have shown them this summer. Unfortunately I'm not too confident Barcelona, and anyone associated with them, have any.
Follow me on Twitter @_Wrighty7
Keep It Goonerish........
After all their disgraceful tactics in trying to lure Cesc Fabregas back to the Camp Nou (and it has been a liberty) we have done them a favour.
Either we are Barcelona's bitches or we are the classiest club in the history of mankind.
If it was down to me when they asked to lend the facility's at London Colney I'm afraid my language may have been more colourful than Joesph's Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
In my opinion Barcelona play the greatest football of all time but as a club they stink. They stink more than Isonitriles. Now I don't know what an Isonitrile is but, by all accounts, it is the sixth worst smell in the world.
Arsenal have shown an amazing amount of courtesy to Barca here. And loads of class. The media would do well to remember this in the future when they slag us off.
As for the Champions of Spain I hope they remember this.
We have shown them a huge amount of respect, more than I can show them, in doing this so I hope they respect us as much too. Especially regarding Cesc Fabregas.
If Pep Guardiola enquires about our captain and gets a knock-back then that should be that. No more of this talk about Cesc's Barca DNA or him wearing Camp Nou print underwear.
Leave him be and respect Arsenal's wishes. Our act of kindness should not be forgotten by the Catalans.
Sadly I reckon their memories are like a Goldfishes.
They are probably laughing at us behind closed doors. Not only do they try to tap-up our players they also talk us into letting them use our training ground.
You couldn't make it up.
I hope that they show the class we have shown them this summer. Unfortunately I'm not too confident Barcelona, and anyone associated with them, have any.
Follow me on Twitter @_Wrighty7
Keep It Goonerish........
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Arsene Wenger Has Had Enough
I've never seen Arsene Wenger look as frustrated as I did on Sunday during the defeat against Aston Villa.
He looked like a man who was told he could spend the night with Nicole Scherzinger but, unfortunately for him, he suffers from impotence.
His demeanour and the angry looks tell me a thousand words. He is pissed off.
I know people will say that Wenger is a stubborn man and that he won't change his policies but I honestly think he will this summer.
Wenger put a lot of faith into this squad and a lot of them have let him down. Massively.
The five-year-project has failed, like my car failed it's MOT, so it will be ripped up and Arsene Wenger will start again.
I'm sure some of the players have been playing for their futures recently and I expect some will be out the door quicker than you can fart.
Arsene has received a lot of criticism lately, some justified, some not. He hasn't become a bad manager over night but he does need to make changes. And he will.
The summer of 2011 will be the start of a new era for Arsenal and Arsene Wenger. Mark my words.
Players with better attitudes are needed. I'm sure players with the desire of Robin van Persie, Thomas Vermaelen and Jack Wilshere will be brought in.
A few tweaks and Arsenal will be champions next season.
Things seem like a load of bollocks at the moment. I know that as much as anyone. These are frustrating times.
But don't listen to people like Ian Wright saying Arsenal will struggle to get into the top five next season.
Things aren't that bad!
Wright said that last summer. And the summer before. And the summer before that. He was wrong. Like many others.
With the right departures and acquisitions we will be in the mix next season. I'm very confident of that.
Wenger knows that too. He knows how close we were this season. And no matter how bad things appear to be at the moment we were close whether you like it or not.
(Follow me on Twitter @_Wrighty7)
Keep It Goonerish...........
He looked like a man who was told he could spend the night with Nicole Scherzinger but, unfortunately for him, he suffers from impotence.
His demeanour and the angry looks tell me a thousand words. He is pissed off.
I know people will say that Wenger is a stubborn man and that he won't change his policies but I honestly think he will this summer.
Wenger put a lot of faith into this squad and a lot of them have let him down. Massively.
The five-year-project has failed, like my car failed it's MOT, so it will be ripped up and Arsene Wenger will start again.
I'm sure some of the players have been playing for their futures recently and I expect some will be out the door quicker than you can fart.
Arsene has received a lot of criticism lately, some justified, some not. He hasn't become a bad manager over night but he does need to make changes. And he will.
The summer of 2011 will be the start of a new era for Arsenal and Arsene Wenger. Mark my words.
Players with better attitudes are needed. I'm sure players with the desire of Robin van Persie, Thomas Vermaelen and Jack Wilshere will be brought in.
A few tweaks and Arsenal will be champions next season.
Things seem like a load of bollocks at the moment. I know that as much as anyone. These are frustrating times.
But don't listen to people like Ian Wright saying Arsenal will struggle to get into the top five next season.
Things aren't that bad!
Wright said that last summer. And the summer before. And the summer before that. He was wrong. Like many others.
With the right departures and acquisitions we will be in the mix next season. I'm very confident of that.
Wenger knows that too. He knows how close we were this season. And no matter how bad things appear to be at the moment we were close whether you like it or not.
(Follow me on Twitter @_Wrighty7)
Keep It Goonerish...........
Sunday, 15 May 2011
Robin van Persie - A Shining Light In The Darkness
(I would like to start by saying that I have succumbed to modern technology and I am now on Twitter. @_Wrighty7)
I don't really want to write about the shambles that we saw earlier in the day. The less said about that the better in my opinion.
Because, the more I think about it, the more I want to go out and pick a fight with someone smaller than me. Knowing my luck I'd start on a Ninja or something, so I'll leave it.
We all know since the end of February this Arsenal team have struggled. They have struggled more than my old man making a bacon sarnie without burning it.
Players have underperformed, Wenger has underperformed, and more most important of all, the UK underperformed on the Eurovision song contest.
But throughout all that under performing, and the 'darkness' surrounding the club like Beth Ditto's shadow, one man has shone like a beacon.....
Robin van Persie.
How I love this man. I love him like a brother or close family member.
Sometimes I wish that some other members of the squad had half his commitment and desire for Arsenal Football Club.
You can tell how much pulling that red and white on means to him. He loves the club. The Arsenal, and he loves us too.
This last couple of months he has tried his heart out for us. He could do no more.
It is not RvP's fault that some of the other players don't match his attitude but I wish they did.
Early in his career with Arsenal I would never have believed how important he would be to the club and how much influence he would have like he does now.
How much has he matured this season?
If Robin had been fit for the whole campaign he would have finished top scorer in the league by at least 5-7 goals. Easily.
He has gone up so much in my estimation and I hope that next season he remains injury-free. He deserves it.
If we had more players with his attitude I doubt we would be moping today. We'd be celebrating because we would have just won the league.
Wenger needs to look at van Persie and get players in who have his desire for winning and showing fight for the Arsenal.
(Don't forget Twitter @_Wrighty7)
Keep It Goonerish..........
I don't really want to write about the shambles that we saw earlier in the day. The less said about that the better in my opinion.
Because, the more I think about it, the more I want to go out and pick a fight with someone smaller than me. Knowing my luck I'd start on a Ninja or something, so I'll leave it.
We all know since the end of February this Arsenal team have struggled. They have struggled more than my old man making a bacon sarnie without burning it.
Players have underperformed, Wenger has underperformed, and more most important of all, the UK underperformed on the Eurovision song contest.
But throughout all that under performing, and the 'darkness' surrounding the club like Beth Ditto's shadow, one man has shone like a beacon.....
Robin van Persie.
How I love this man. I love him like a brother or close family member.
Sometimes I wish that some other members of the squad had half his commitment and desire for Arsenal Football Club.
You can tell how much pulling that red and white on means to him. He loves the club. The Arsenal, and he loves us too.
This last couple of months he has tried his heart out for us. He could do no more.
It is not RvP's fault that some of the other players don't match his attitude but I wish they did.
Early in his career with Arsenal I would never have believed how important he would be to the club and how much influence he would have like he does now.
How much has he matured this season?
If Robin had been fit for the whole campaign he would have finished top scorer in the league by at least 5-7 goals. Easily.
He has gone up so much in my estimation and I hope that next season he remains injury-free. He deserves it.
If we had more players with his attitude I doubt we would be moping today. We'd be celebrating because we would have just won the league.
Wenger needs to look at van Persie and get players in who have his desire for winning and showing fight for the Arsenal.
(Don't forget Twitter @_Wrighty7)
Keep It Goonerish..........
Friday, 13 May 2011
Sales Not That Good Merse?
What is it with former Gunner's these days?
Most of them can't wait to have a pop at Arsenal or Arsene Wenger.
The latest is from 'comedian' pundit Paul Merson.
By all accounts during his time with Wenger at Arsenal players were given a 'yellowy product' and a 'dark tablet'.
In my opinion Merse is a sandwich short of a picnic and knowing how dopey he is it was probably banana milkshake and a jelly bean.
If indeed players were injected with a 'yellowy product' why wouldn't they question what it was?
I wouldn't want anything injected into me unless it meant I could shit out £50 notes after.
I can only think that Paul's book isn't selling that well.
To me (maybe I'm being paranoid) he loves to having a little dig at Arsenal whenever he gets the chance.
Maybe he feels a little bitter at his exit from the club but it has to be pointed out that he left for money not Arsene or Arsenal forcing him out.
I just wish that some ex-players would big up the club a little more.
We have enough people slagging us off, let alone our supposed 'own' jumping on the band-wagon.
I don't mind constructive criticism, but when the likes of Paul Merson love to have a go because its fashionable to do so then it really gets my goat.
Then again if you spunked a few quid up the wall on horses and drugs and have a book to sell, I suppose its okay to 'invent' some stories or dig away until you reach Australia.
Keep It Goonerish.......
Most of them can't wait to have a pop at Arsenal or Arsene Wenger.
The latest is from 'comedian' pundit Paul Merson.
By all accounts during his time with Wenger at Arsenal players were given a 'yellowy product' and a 'dark tablet'.
In my opinion Merse is a sandwich short of a picnic and knowing how dopey he is it was probably banana milkshake and a jelly bean.
If indeed players were injected with a 'yellowy product' why wouldn't they question what it was?
I wouldn't want anything injected into me unless it meant I could shit out £50 notes after.
I can only think that Paul's book isn't selling that well.
To me (maybe I'm being paranoid) he loves to having a little dig at Arsenal whenever he gets the chance.
Maybe he feels a little bitter at his exit from the club but it has to be pointed out that he left for money not Arsene or Arsenal forcing him out.
I just wish that some ex-players would big up the club a little more.
We have enough people slagging us off, let alone our supposed 'own' jumping on the band-wagon.
I don't mind constructive criticism, but when the likes of Paul Merson love to have a go because its fashionable to do so then it really gets my goat.
Then again if you spunked a few quid up the wall on horses and drugs and have a book to sell, I suppose its okay to 'invent' some stories or dig away until you reach Australia.
Keep It Goonerish.......
Sunday, 8 May 2011
The Gooners Who Went To The Britannia Stadium Deserve Their Money Back
I'm annoyed with that performance today but if I was one of those Gooners who went to the Britannia Stadium I would be very, very, very, very pissed off.
I know players can have an off-day, they are only human after all.
But when there appears to be no effort whatsoever then that is taking liberties.
I can accept defeat if the players have given their all but some of those lot today wouldn't have even needed a shower after that game.
You would never have believed that there was an outside chance of still winning the title would you?
I concede that chance was very small. Smaller than an ants dinner but there was still a chance.
Yet what sort of performance do we get? It was the most diabolical shambles of shit I've seen in a long time.
I can count on one hand the amount of players who grafted and tried today. Szczęsny, Sagna, Wilshere and van Persie.
The others were strolling around the pitch like my Nan on an OAP's day out in Brighton.
Do the players not think about the fans who travelled for miles and miles to see a disinterested pile of crap like that?
Only the other day I saw a video where the likes of Song and Walcott were geeing up the supporters. That's nice I thought, they really do care.
What a mug I was.
Of course it isn't all down to the players. Arsene Wenger is to blame too.
Has he lost his motivational skills? I don't know. What I do know is that this squad have let him, and us, down time and time again.
They have been mollycoddled and babied so much they only turn up when they want.
Complacency is breed throughout and its all began since we treated the domestic cups with utter contempt.
How can Wenger say that the Carling Cup has no meaning but was desperate to win it this season? It's double standards.
I don't want Wenger to go. I want him to have a shake up, and I think he will, to refresh this squad.
Believe me this squad is highly talented. In my opinion it is the most talented in the Premiership but the attitude is terrible.
Arsene Wenger will rectify that this summer. He has too.
People are losing faith rapidly and with performances like today's who could blame them?
The club has made a lot of bad PR errors recently.
They would go a long way by offering the Gooners who travelled there today some kind of refund or gesture.
Our away fans are the best in the league. They deserve so much more than what they saw today. We all do.
Apart from those players mentioned (in my opinion) the others should hang their heads in shame.
Keep It Goonerish.........
I know players can have an off-day, they are only human after all.
But when there appears to be no effort whatsoever then that is taking liberties.
I can accept defeat if the players have given their all but some of those lot today wouldn't have even needed a shower after that game.
You would never have believed that there was an outside chance of still winning the title would you?
I concede that chance was very small. Smaller than an ants dinner but there was still a chance.
Yet what sort of performance do we get? It was the most diabolical shambles of shit I've seen in a long time.
I can count on one hand the amount of players who grafted and tried today. Szczęsny, Sagna, Wilshere and van Persie.
The others were strolling around the pitch like my Nan on an OAP's day out in Brighton.
Do the players not think about the fans who travelled for miles and miles to see a disinterested pile of crap like that?
Only the other day I saw a video where the likes of Song and Walcott were geeing up the supporters. That's nice I thought, they really do care.
What a mug I was.
Of course it isn't all down to the players. Arsene Wenger is to blame too.
Has he lost his motivational skills? I don't know. What I do know is that this squad have let him, and us, down time and time again.
They have been mollycoddled and babied so much they only turn up when they want.
Complacency is breed throughout and its all began since we treated the domestic cups with utter contempt.
How can Wenger say that the Carling Cup has no meaning but was desperate to win it this season? It's double standards.
I don't want Wenger to go. I want him to have a shake up, and I think he will, to refresh this squad.
Believe me this squad is highly talented. In my opinion it is the most talented in the Premiership but the attitude is terrible.
Arsene Wenger will rectify that this summer. He has too.
People are losing faith rapidly and with performances like today's who could blame them?
The club has made a lot of bad PR errors recently.
They would go a long way by offering the Gooners who travelled there today some kind of refund or gesture.
Our away fans are the best in the league. They deserve so much more than what they saw today. We all do.
Apart from those players mentioned (in my opinion) the others should hang their heads in shame.
Keep It Goonerish.........
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Am I A Dope...For Still Having Hope?
I might be a little deluded.
In fact I could even be strung up and tossed into a mental institution for thinking such an outrageous thing.
But I can't help it.
I can't help believing that the title is not beyond Arsenal, that we can still win it.
I know it seems there is less chance of Arsenal winning the league than spotting Osama high-fiving Obama after fooling us all but it's possible.
Miracles can happen.
Over the last month I have kept my mouth firmly shut. I wanted to see how the season panned out.
To me it seems we have thrown it away. It was ours for the taking but we haven't taken it.
Arsenal have put themselves into a position of what 'might have been'.
However, despite these sick feelings, it is still not 100% over.
Whilst I concede I would probably be more likely to see Harry Redknapp do at least 46 winks and twitches a second before Arsenal win the league I'm still clinging to the hope that miracles do exist.
I may well be a dope, I may well be dumb, but if Chelsea beat Man Utd this weekend, and we win too, Arsenal will be only 3 points off the top with 2 games to play.
Had you been offered that, when all the experts were saying Arsenal would come 6th, at the beginning of the season I'm sure you would have taken it.
Yes I know the last couple of months have felt like Mike Tyson continuously punching you in the genitals.
Yes I know we have 99.9% thrown it away.
Yes I know Wenger has made mistakes.
But I do know something else too. Until it is mathematically impossible for us to not win the title then I will believe we can until my last breath.
Or until Beth Ditto, the largest female singer of all time, sings at the top of her voice naked on a mountain.
Keep It Goonerish..........
In fact I could even be strung up and tossed into a mental institution for thinking such an outrageous thing.
But I can't help it.
I can't help believing that the title is not beyond Arsenal, that we can still win it.
I know it seems there is less chance of Arsenal winning the league than spotting Osama high-fiving Obama after fooling us all but it's possible.
Miracles can happen.
Over the last month I have kept my mouth firmly shut. I wanted to see how the season panned out.
To me it seems we have thrown it away. It was ours for the taking but we haven't taken it.
Arsenal have put themselves into a position of what 'might have been'.
However, despite these sick feelings, it is still not 100% over.
Whilst I concede I would probably be more likely to see Harry Redknapp do at least 46 winks and twitches a second before Arsenal win the league I'm still clinging to the hope that miracles do exist.
I may well be a dope, I may well be dumb, but if Chelsea beat Man Utd this weekend, and we win too, Arsenal will be only 3 points off the top with 2 games to play.
Had you been offered that, when all the experts were saying Arsenal would come 6th, at the beginning of the season I'm sure you would have taken it.
Yes I know the last couple of months have felt like Mike Tyson continuously punching you in the genitals.
Yes I know we have 99.9% thrown it away.
Yes I know Wenger has made mistakes.
But I do know something else too. Until it is mathematically impossible for us to not win the title then I will believe we can until my last breath.
Or until Beth Ditto, the largest female singer of all time, sings at the top of her voice naked on a mountain.
Keep It Goonerish..........
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Monday, 4 April 2011
Does This Kid Remind You Of Jack Wilshere?
Every time I see this Disneyland advert I can't help but think of Jack Wilshere.
About 12 seconds into the clip there is a little kid dancing about on the bed wearing blue and white checkered pyjamas.
My girlfriend can't see it but for some reason he really reminds me of Jacky boy!
I dunno if its the fact the child looks a little cheeky, and his barnet looks a little like Wilshere's does, but I think there is a resemblance there.
I swear if Jack scores this season and celebrates his goal like this boy celebrates going to Disneyland then I will piss my knickers.
Does anyone follow him on Twitter? If so could you pass a message on to him and see what he thinks.
Keep It Goonerish........
About 12 seconds into the clip there is a little kid dancing about on the bed wearing blue and white checkered pyjamas.
My girlfriend can't see it but for some reason he really reminds me of Jacky boy!
I dunno if its the fact the child looks a little cheeky, and his barnet looks a little like Wilshere's does, but I think there is a resemblance there.
I swear if Jack scores this season and celebrates his goal like this boy celebrates going to Disneyland then I will piss my knickers.
Does anyone follow him on Twitter? If so could you pass a message on to him and see what he thinks.
Keep It Goonerish........
Sunday, 3 April 2011
Am I Bothered Though?
That killed me yesterday.
You would have thought that Arsenal were playing in a pre-season friendly the way they performed.
Arsene Wenger described the performance as 'flat'. Well I'd use another term to be honest. Very shit.
And that's being generous too.
I can't believe that the players were not up for this game. It was the start of a run of cup-finals and just like the Carling Cup final we didn't turn up.
My great, great, great, great, great great, great, great Nan has more urgency than that Arsenal side yesterday and she has been dead over 150 years. I think.
In the past Wenger has always advocated that this Arsenal squad has strong 'mental-strength'. They just drive me mental.
I will always support any player wearing an Arsenal shirt and I try my best to be upbeat in any given situation but yesterday I couldn't defend them.
The way the players strutted about made me feel more deflated than Donatella Versace lips after someone has attacked them with a pin.
Did they really care? Do they care enough? They talk a good game that's for sure.
I'm not going to jump on the Arsene Wenger out band-wagon that is gathering pace quicker than Road Runner can do the 100 metres but he needs to do something before its too late.
I know he isn't Merlin but we need him to do some magic.
The attitude of these players at the moment has to be questioned. I can't work whether they are bottle-jobs or just not bothered enough.
They are running out of opportunities and I'd say we are in last chance saloon now.
I really hope they are hurting like us Gooners are right now. They don't get the stick on a Monday morning at work like we do.
Keep It Goonerish.........
You would have thought that Arsenal were playing in a pre-season friendly the way they performed.
Arsene Wenger described the performance as 'flat'. Well I'd use another term to be honest. Very shit.
And that's being generous too.
I can't believe that the players were not up for this game. It was the start of a run of cup-finals and just like the Carling Cup final we didn't turn up.
My great, great, great, great, great great, great, great Nan has more urgency than that Arsenal side yesterday and she has been dead over 150 years. I think.
In the past Wenger has always advocated that this Arsenal squad has strong 'mental-strength'. They just drive me mental.
I will always support any player wearing an Arsenal shirt and I try my best to be upbeat in any given situation but yesterday I couldn't defend them.
The way the players strutted about made me feel more deflated than Donatella Versace lips after someone has attacked them with a pin.
Did they really care? Do they care enough? They talk a good game that's for sure.
I'm not going to jump on the Arsene Wenger out band-wagon that is gathering pace quicker than Road Runner can do the 100 metres but he needs to do something before its too late.
I know he isn't Merlin but we need him to do some magic.
The attitude of these players at the moment has to be questioned. I can't work whether they are bottle-jobs or just not bothered enough.
They are running out of opportunities and I'd say we are in last chance saloon now.
I really hope they are hurting like us Gooners are right now. They don't get the stick on a Monday morning at work like we do.
Keep It Goonerish.........
Monday, 28 March 2011
I Want Him As The Next Arsenal Manager
Did anyone else watch the programme on Sky Sports News about Thierry Henry just now?
He still holds a massive torch for Arsenal. Its bigger than the one the Statue of Liberty holds which is ironic given that Thierry plays in New York these days.
The man loves Arsenal so much and its great to see such a legend speak so fondly of the club.
Its clear, if possible, he would return to Arsenal in some capacity. He has even joked in the past that he would be the kit-man.
I'd go one further.
It might sound a little crazy, hell, it may be more loony than Tom Cruise and his Scientology pals, but I'd make him the next Arsenal manager.
Maybe I'm just feeling a little sentimental after watching my most favourite Arsenal player in my entire stinking existence on the TV but I would love Henry to be back with us one day.
As the gaffer.
Of course it would be a risk. Thierry would be a managerial rookie. He would have less experience than Frank Lampard has at a salad bar but I think its a risk worth taking.
People say he would be too nice, couldn't make the hard decisions, I disagree.
The next Arsenal gaffer has to have an affinity with the club. I don't see anyone out there who loves us as much as him.
He is an intelligent guy and with the right people surrounding him at the club I believe he could become an inspired choice.
Keep It Goonerish.......
He still holds a massive torch for Arsenal. Its bigger than the one the Statue of Liberty holds which is ironic given that Thierry plays in New York these days.
The man loves Arsenal so much and its great to see such a legend speak so fondly of the club.
Its clear, if possible, he would return to Arsenal in some capacity. He has even joked in the past that he would be the kit-man.
I'd go one further.
It might sound a little crazy, hell, it may be more loony than Tom Cruise and his Scientology pals, but I'd make him the next Arsenal manager.
Maybe I'm just feeling a little sentimental after watching my most favourite Arsenal player in my entire stinking existence on the TV but I would love Henry to be back with us one day.
As the gaffer.
Of course it would be a risk. Thierry would be a managerial rookie. He would have less experience than Frank Lampard has at a salad bar but I think its a risk worth taking.
People say he would be too nice, couldn't make the hard decisions, I disagree.
The next Arsenal gaffer has to have an affinity with the club. I don't see anyone out there who loves us as much as him.
He is an intelligent guy and with the right people surrounding him at the club I believe he could become an inspired choice.
Keep It Goonerish.......
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
I Think Nikki B Is On His Toes This Summer
It seems every week there is speculation about an Arsenal player leaving the club.
Most of the time we hear that Cesc Fabregas is on his way out. His Barcelona DNA, alongside Xavi and Iniesta, is dragging him back to Catalonia quicker than you can fart.
Nicklas Bendtner is always linked away with a move away too. The only difference between him and Cesc is that most Gooners, and his team-mates, are more than ready to help finance his departure.
The Dane has so much belief in himself it is untrue. It's just a shame his feet do not.
To be honest, I actually think there is a very good player deep down inside Nikki B. He may seem deluded at times but he there is a chance he might fulfil his own egos potential one day.
Unfortunately I reckon that will be away from Arsenal though.
Have you ever heard foxes mating? That awful sound? Well in the past Bendtner has made more racket than that.
His father (and agent) is even worse. He is louder than Ruby Wax with a fog horn on cocaine and speed.
Arsene Wenger might soon become tired of Nikki and his Dad's ramblings.
To get rid of the worst combined headache and earache the gaffer has ever had, he might consider letting the Danish striker go.
Even if most Gooners don't, I believe Wenger rates Nicklas highly.
Because of this Arsene will be reluctant to offload Bendtner but the constant badgering and undermining he receives through the press might make his decision for him.
The only other alternative is for the striker to sack his Dad as his agent or at least tell him to calm it down and stop larging it.
I don't think neither is an option really for Bendtner. I think we might see pigs flying first.
I've said I reckon that Arsene will have a bit of clear out from this squad in the summer. I reckon that Nikki B could well be on that list.
It would be a shame because I think he will eventually be a force in the game, just not at Arsenal.
Keep It Goonerish...........
Most of the time we hear that Cesc Fabregas is on his way out. His Barcelona DNA, alongside Xavi and Iniesta, is dragging him back to Catalonia quicker than you can fart.
Nicklas Bendtner is always linked away with a move away too. The only difference between him and Cesc is that most Gooners, and his team-mates, are more than ready to help finance his departure.
The Dane has so much belief in himself it is untrue. It's just a shame his feet do not.
To be honest, I actually think there is a very good player deep down inside Nikki B. He may seem deluded at times but he there is a chance he might fulfil his own egos potential one day.
Unfortunately I reckon that will be away from Arsenal though.
Have you ever heard foxes mating? That awful sound? Well in the past Bendtner has made more racket than that.
His father (and agent) is even worse. He is louder than Ruby Wax with a fog horn on cocaine and speed.
Arsene Wenger might soon become tired of Nikki and his Dad's ramblings.
To get rid of the worst combined headache and earache the gaffer has ever had, he might consider letting the Danish striker go.
Even if most Gooners don't, I believe Wenger rates Nicklas highly.
Because of this Arsene will be reluctant to offload Bendtner but the constant badgering and undermining he receives through the press might make his decision for him.
The only other alternative is for the striker to sack his Dad as his agent or at least tell him to calm it down and stop larging it.
I don't think neither is an option really for Bendtner. I think we might see pigs flying first.
I've said I reckon that Arsene will have a bit of clear out from this squad in the summer. I reckon that Nikki B could well be on that list.
It would be a shame because I think he will eventually be a force in the game, just not at Arsenal.
Keep It Goonerish...........
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
The Remedy To End The 'Feud' Between Gooners
Make no mistake about it, there is a civil war amongst Gooners these days. Its almost as bad as America in 1861.
I would love for this conflict to end, I really would.
The split between Gooners amazes and saddens me at the same time. There appears to be no middle ground although that is where I firmly sit.
Following Arsenal's 'cup collapse', like a deck of cards, tensions are running deep. Some fans are furious whereas others are more optimistic.
I suppose it depends whether your glass is half-full or half-empty. Or if you prefer a bottle then I don't know where that leaves you.
As I've said before I can understand both sides of the argument.
For me I appreciate what Wenger has done for Arsenal, is doing for Arsenal but I also acknowledge his faults too.
Despite that something needs to be done to end this 'feud' between Gooners.
How do we stop the bickering? How do we stop any more blood from being shed?
Of course winning the title should repair a lot of the damage but I still don't think that would be enough.
In this day and age most clubs out there are spending more money than Frank Lampard does on Pukka Pies and what Wayne Rooneys splashes out on granny-banging.
It makes us jealous. It does.
I admit I get envious when I see the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea weighing out for players but at the same time I'm realistic enough to know that Arsenal won't and can't spend those sorts of sums.
We are in an era where sugar-daddies don't pick up young women anymore. Instead they pull football clubs.
And I think this is the problem. Gooners just want Arsenal to spend some money.
I honestly believe that if Arsene Wenger went out and spent £50m on players this summer then the bitter split between Gooners would end. Till next summer at least.
Everything would be hunkydory.
Its apparently well documented that Arsene Wenger has money to spend but is too stubborn to spend it. I agree to a certain extent.
Personally I don't want Arsene to spend money just for the sake of it like I did at Stringfellows on my 25th. It's not big and its not clever.
But, if he pulls out the cheque book, dusts it off, and signs a few players in the summer, then I predict that there will be harmony between Gooners again.
Some will not want Wenger at the club by then but I don't go down that route.
All things need is a little freshening up and I honestly believe this summer that will happen.
If we go into next season as champions, with a couple of new players, then there will be an almighty love-in between Gooners and maybe then we can end this AKB and DAG nonsense and be united.
Keep It Goonerish..........
I would love for this conflict to end, I really would.
The split between Gooners amazes and saddens me at the same time. There appears to be no middle ground although that is where I firmly sit.
Following Arsenal's 'cup collapse', like a deck of cards, tensions are running deep. Some fans are furious whereas others are more optimistic.
I suppose it depends whether your glass is half-full or half-empty. Or if you prefer a bottle then I don't know where that leaves you.
As I've said before I can understand both sides of the argument.
For me I appreciate what Wenger has done for Arsenal, is doing for Arsenal but I also acknowledge his faults too.
Despite that something needs to be done to end this 'feud' between Gooners.
How do we stop the bickering? How do we stop any more blood from being shed?
Of course winning the title should repair a lot of the damage but I still don't think that would be enough.
In this day and age most clubs out there are spending more money than Frank Lampard does on Pukka Pies and what Wayne Rooneys splashes out on granny-banging.
It makes us jealous. It does.
I admit I get envious when I see the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea weighing out for players but at the same time I'm realistic enough to know that Arsenal won't and can't spend those sorts of sums.
We are in an era where sugar-daddies don't pick up young women anymore. Instead they pull football clubs.
And I think this is the problem. Gooners just want Arsenal to spend some money.
I honestly believe that if Arsene Wenger went out and spent £50m on players this summer then the bitter split between Gooners would end. Till next summer at least.
Everything would be hunkydory.
Its apparently well documented that Arsene Wenger has money to spend but is too stubborn to spend it. I agree to a certain extent.
Personally I don't want Arsene to spend money just for the sake of it like I did at Stringfellows on my 25th. It's not big and its not clever.
But, if he pulls out the cheque book, dusts it off, and signs a few players in the summer, then I predict that there will be harmony between Gooners again.
Some will not want Wenger at the club by then but I don't go down that route.
All things need is a little freshening up and I honestly believe this summer that will happen.
If we go into next season as champions, with a couple of new players, then there will be an almighty love-in between Gooners and maybe then we can end this AKB and DAG nonsense and be united.
Keep It Goonerish..........
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Get Well Soon Eric Abidal
I couldn't believe my eyes when I read the news that FC Barcelona defender Eric Abidal is to have an operation on his liver to remove a tumour.
I'm gutted for him.
From what I've seen of him though he is a real fighter so I hope this strength gets him through this.
It kind of puts things into perspective doesn't it?
I'd like to wish Eric good luck in his battle and all the best, as I'm sure all Gooners will do too.
Keep It Goonerish.......
I'm gutted for him.
From what I've seen of him though he is a real fighter so I hope this strength gets him through this.
It kind of puts things into perspective doesn't it?
I'd like to wish Eric good luck in his battle and all the best, as I'm sure all Gooners will do too.
Keep It Goonerish.......
Sunday, 13 March 2011
Does Arsene Wenger Really Deserve Such Hate?
I swear that some Gooners spit more venom than a King Cobra.
The abuse that I have seen with my very own eyes towards Arsene Wenger is a sick joke. It sickens me more than Sambuca.
Here is a man who has provided Arsenal Football Club, our club, with some of the best moments in its history.
Yet that doesn't stop people slagging him off with the kind of hate I would say should be reserved for the likes of Tottenham Hotspur or Chelsea though.
Why has Arsene Wenger become so despised by some sections of Gooners? I really can't get my head around it.
Sure the man can frustrate. He has done my head in on more than one occasion but that doesn't mean I will subject him with the kind of insults and vitriol I see thrown his way on a regular basis.
Of course Arsene Wenger isn't above the club, nobody is, so constructive criticism of him is fine in my book.
However, he deserves a lot more respect from certain Gooners than he is currently getting at the moment.
Listen, I'm no Wengerite. I don't have a shrine to the man. But what I will say is be careful what you wish for.
We are lucky that he doesn't just walk away. I bet if he read half the shit written about him on the interweb he probably would be tempted.
Who would blame him?
I'm telling you now, if Wenger became available every club in the world would love to take him on. Even before the darling Jose Mourinho.
Arsene has his faults. Even Stevie Wonder can see that but please show the man a bit more courtesy.
I accept these are frustrating and annoying times. Its been a difficult two weeks but I bet these fans who slate Wenger will be praising him to the hilt if we win the title.
Just like they did when we beat Barcelona at the Emirates.
If you don't think he is doing a good job that is fine. That is your opinion. I think he could do some things better too.
But don't slag him off. Don't insult him. There is no need for that. He deserves so much better.
Keep It Goonerish.............
The abuse that I have seen with my very own eyes towards Arsene Wenger is a sick joke. It sickens me more than Sambuca.
Here is a man who has provided Arsenal Football Club, our club, with some of the best moments in its history.
Yet that doesn't stop people slagging him off with the kind of hate I would say should be reserved for the likes of Tottenham Hotspur or Chelsea though.
Why has Arsene Wenger become so despised by some sections of Gooners? I really can't get my head around it.
Sure the man can frustrate. He has done my head in on more than one occasion but that doesn't mean I will subject him with the kind of insults and vitriol I see thrown his way on a regular basis.
Of course Arsene Wenger isn't above the club, nobody is, so constructive criticism of him is fine in my book.
However, he deserves a lot more respect from certain Gooners than he is currently getting at the moment.
Listen, I'm no Wengerite. I don't have a shrine to the man. But what I will say is be careful what you wish for.
We are lucky that he doesn't just walk away. I bet if he read half the shit written about him on the interweb he probably would be tempted.
Who would blame him?
I'm telling you now, if Wenger became available every club in the world would love to take him on. Even before the darling Jose Mourinho.
Arsene has his faults. Even Stevie Wonder can see that but please show the man a bit more courtesy.
I accept these are frustrating and annoying times. Its been a difficult two weeks but I bet these fans who slate Wenger will be praising him to the hilt if we win the title.
Just like they did when we beat Barcelona at the Emirates.
If you don't think he is doing a good job that is fine. That is your opinion. I think he could do some things better too.
But don't slag him off. Don't insult him. There is no need for that. He deserves so much better.
Keep It Goonerish.............
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