Posted February 22, 2011 It isn't that he hasn't scored, it is that he hasn't been doing that great at anything! For £50million he is expected to be up to Chelsea standards if not setting them! Jeebus. He'll come good eventually, I hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 23, 2011 Barca only got Villa for that much because the only team he wanted to go to was Barca, and arn't Valencia in financial ruin? Yeah they've had money trouble for some time, hence why they let Villa, Silva and Zigic go. I think they are that skint, they've had to stop work on their new stadium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 23, 2011 It isn't that he hasn't scored, it is that he hasn't been doing that great at anything! For £50million he is expected to be up to Chelsea standards if not setting them! Jeebus. He'll come good eventually, I hope. To be honest I would've said he's been perfectly on par with Chelsea standards this season... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 23, 2011 Arsenal are going to be without Van Persie and Koscielny today against Stoke, Van Persie picked up a hamstring injury while Koscielny has a back injury. Both are doubtful for the Carling cup final too but both haven't been ruled out entirely for that game, thank god. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 23, 2011 I reckon that Van Persie is being protected so Shawcross doesn't break any more legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 23, 2011 Squillaci got us the win there, glad Fabregas' injury isn't serious, however Wallcott looks like he could be out for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 23, 2011 I can't say how much I hate Stoke and the way they play football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 23, 2011 I can't say how much I hate Stoke and the way they play football. They play football? Absolute cunt sacks, so are the vast majority of their support. Gutted for Theo and Cesc (hopefully he aint too bad, but its a hamstring, so who knows) really took the shine off a well fought 1-0. It's fingers crossed time for half our squad for Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 23, 2011 You speak the truth. And that stupid hat wearing cunt Pulis. Yeah I'm gutted for Theo Hopefully Cesc was just taken off as a precaution. I want to see him lifting that cup on Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 24, 2011 Wallcott has a sprained ankle, really gutted about that. Stoke really only have power in their team so they are going to throw their weight around inevitably and there is no rule against doing that. I don't like it as much as any other Arsenal fan especially when our star players and future prospects are always the ones injured against teams like Stoke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) Wallcott has a sprained ankle, really gutted about that. Stoke really only have power in their team so they are going to throw their weight around inevitably and there is no rule against doing that. I don't like it as much as any other Arsenal fan especially when our star players and future prospects are always the ones injured against teams like Stoke. There is when this weight is being thrown around in terms of elbows (Mr John Carew) and reckless tackles (half of their team). I read last night in the last 5 games against Stoke we've had 5 players stretchered off. I don't have any sources to back that up, but if thats true its a disgusting statistic. Edited February 24, 2011 by Ramar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 26, 2011 Former Spurs Defender Dean Richards Dies He died at the age of 36, due to a mystery illness by the sounds of things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 26, 2011 Yeah that is shocking. I remember when he had to retire due to dizzy spells. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 26, 2011 R.I.P Dean Richards, too young really. Cup Final day tomorrow, I hope we can clinch this trophy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 26, 2011 I've got a similar feeling I had going into 2003 FA Cup Final against Southampton. Clear favourites, but not wanting to be too confident because the opposition are going to be up for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 27, 2011 Pysched for the Carling Cup Final later on. Really hope Arsenal can do it! Gutted for Fabregas who won't be able to lead his side out at Wembley for the first time. Will just have to make sure that they get back there later on in the season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 27, 2011 So excited for the game today. No ticket so will find a pub on Holloway Road to watch it in. Confident that we're going to win, as long as the ref lets us play and doesn't let Birmingham get away with being too rough. COME ON ARSENAL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 27, 2011 Unfortunately won't be watching this, but I will be hoping Arsenal clinch it! God that was horrible, left a nasty taste in my mouth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 27, 2011 So excited for the game today.No ticket so will find a pub on Holloway Road to watch it in. Confident that we're going to win, as long as the ref lets us play and doesn't let Birmingham get away with being too rough. COME ON ARSENAL. I was gonna head down to Highbury to watch the game in a pub, but I read on some forums some of the Arsenal establishments were charging a few quid to get in. And you had to have bought your ticket in advance. So I've settled for a few beers at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 27, 2011 Aaah, well I live here and there are plenty of pubs along here so one is bound to let me in! But if you have to travel down from Luton maybe it's not worth the risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 27, 2011 Pretty much, didn't want to travel down and then couldn't get in where I wanted to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 27, 2011 I'm eagerly anticipating kick-off. Obviously gutted that Cesc can't play but i'm sure the lads will get the win for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) Nikola Zigic header, 1-0 Birmingham. Damn it. EDIT: van Persie leveller!! Get in there! Edited February 27, 2011 by Emerald Emblem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 27, 2011 I'm still a little annoyed that a linesman in charge of a cup final could get a call so incredibly wrong. That would literally have changed the game - it would have been harsh to send the keeper off I think (although MOTD guys just said it should have been) but a goal that early on and a potential sending off would have made things so much more difficult for Arsenal. Birmingham are playing surprisingly well, but it was a great goal from VP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
