by — published on December 11th, 2008
Well it’s been a while since my last post and I must admit the recent run of bad results in the Premiership has been frustrating to say the least. I think a comment on the BBC Sport web site today sums it up - ‘these Arsenal players are just not good enough - it’s plain and simple.’
Long gone are the days of ‘The Invincibles’ when we became the first team since Preston North End in 1888 - 1889 to go the whole season unbeaten. For a good old bit of reminiscing on the past take a look at Arsenal the Invincibles on the BBC site…
Anyway - back to last nights loss in the Champions League…It means we’re at the mercy of the draw for the last 16 which takes place on Friday 19th December at 12 noon our time.
Wenger said “We lost the match and came second. Porto were stronger than us, we were not in trouble until they scored but then it was difficult.”
“In the last 20 minutes, they were dangerous every time we lost the ball and we were not effective enough. At 2-0 down the belief was not there, we weren’t strong enough to come back.”
“We can fight with everybody in Europe and can qualify against anybody, it is important now to come back in the Premier League and be in a good position. We now have some time to focus on that.”
“We will see who we get in the draw, and then look at the Champions League again in February.”
Ferreira the Porto coach said they deserved top spot in the group; “The players knew what my tactics were going to be and they played even better than I expected,We deserved first place in the group, but it is most important that the players grew a lot with this type of performance.”
Lets pray that we’re having a good run and feel up for the game if we happen to come up against Barcelona or Juventus…I’m not convinced at the moment.
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by — published on November 5th, 2008
Emanuel Adebayor will miss tonight’s Champions League match against Fenerbahce after picking up that ankle injury during our humiliation at Stoke City last Saturday.
Personally I do agree with the ‘this is a blessing in disguise’ comments I think we have more to offer upfront and it’s time for a change now - get Vela and Bendtner in the box instead…
I like this comment I saw on the BBC.co.uk - I think it’s spot on - even if you are a United fan (Yes people, I’m publishing comments from a Manchester United fan);
some of the tackles made by stoke the other day were bad, the one on adebayor was terrible and having had an injury like that, it hurts. I didnt see a problem with the tackle on walcott, it was clumsy and late, but not malicious and deserved a yellow.
i would prefer to watch arsenal over stoke any day, but i have to defend stoke here, we(arsenal and united) have to accept that not all teams have the ability to out play us in our own style, they have to get results through either dogged defending, or through an abundance of committment and hard tackling. Both are legitimate ways to win a football match and as legitimate as playing free-flowing attacking football. i dont like watching it, but you have to be able to deal with it to win the league. All this moaning by fergie and wenger winds me up and is more a result of frustration with their own teams performances.
we should have beaten everton, hard tackles or not, and the same of arsenal at stoke. making all this noise is just drawing more attention to the club when they should be focused on sorting out their obvious flaws.
if they kick you, kick them harder. simple as that, its a mans game
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by — published on October 24th, 2008
Eduardo back in 3 weeks!
Arsene Wenger believes that Arsenal striker Eduardo will be back playing in the first team in just 3 weeks time! What fantastic news for us and even better for Eduardo who deserves all the good luck in the world following massive leg and ankle injuries.
The Croatian international suffered horrific leg and ankle injuries at Birmingham on 23 February and there were fears for his career.
But having undergone surgery the same day he was injured, the player has been working hard on his fitness ever since.
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by — published on October 24th, 2008
Arsenal have no fear in Champions League
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said he was proud of the way his young team played with “no fear” in the 5-2 Champions League win over Fenerbahce.
Arsenal’s side had an average age of 22 in Istanbul and recorded their biggest away win in Europe in five years.
“We had a young team and I’m proud we came in and tried to dictate the game in a heated atmosphere,” said Wenger.
Wenger also reserved praise for the “very promising” Aaron Ramsey, 17, who scored the Gunners’ final goal.
Read the full story on BBC.co.uk/sport - Young guns have no fear
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by — published on October 24th, 2008
Wenger calls for more support from fans
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has told the club’s supporters they have failed to show his side sufficient support.
Trailing at half-time to Everton on Saturday, Arsenal were booed off at the break at the Emirates Stadium before they eventually won the game 3-1.
“I don’t feel that from the media or the supporters this team gets the support that it deserves,” Wenger told the club’s annual general meeting.
Read the full story on the BBC.co.uk >> Impatient fans disappoint Wenger >>
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by — published on October 13th, 2008
Arsene Wenger was delighted that Arsenal put the disappointment of defeat by Hull behind them as they beat Porto 4-0 in the Champions League.
The Gunners boss said: “It is the response I wanted. Maybe it was our most complete performance this season.” Read the full BBC news story here; Arsenal response pleases Wenger
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by — published on September 1st, 2008
I wrote this the other week and it looks like it’s been stuck in the Draft folders file, anyway out of date but here’s the post!
Philippe Senderos is undergoing a medical today ready to complete his year long loan deal seeing him join AC Milan. The deal is set to be agreed and signed today.
Wenger says that Senderos is not going to get the games he needs with us this season; “He does not get the games here, and so now he can play somewhere and remain in a top-level club,” said Wenger.
Now that we’ve got Silvestre from united you can see why Senderos has decided this will be a good move, Wenger said; “We have Djourou, we have Kolo, we have Senderos, we have Song, Gallas and Silvestre now who can play centre-back so we have a congestion there.”
“We want him to play without losing him it has not been decided yet whether the transfer will be permanent.”
Personally I think that Senderos isn’t up to scratch when it comes to top, top flight Champions league and Premier League games, he just looks too nervous to me and it’s, unfortunately reflected in the quality of his football during these crucial games.
by — published on September 1st, 2008
Arsenal Director Danny Fizsman said that Arsene Wenger could spend £30 million on a player if he chose to do so…
Fizsman said; “If he (Wenger) said ‘I want this guy and he’s £30m, can I buy him?’, the answer is yes. Absolutely yes,”
So I here you all cry; why didn’t Wenger immediately start strenghtening the sqaud as soon as Gilberto, Hleb and Flamini left in the summer transfer window?!
Well, personally and as an Arsenal fan, of course! I think Wenger has and is doing the right thing for Arsenal Football Club. Wenger has told the Independent; “When we decided to build the stadium I wanted to anticipate the possibility of financial restrictions, so I concentrated on youth.”
“I also felt the best way to create an identity with the way we play football, to get players integrated into our culture, with our beliefs, our values, was to get them as young as possible and to develop them together.
“I felt it would be an interesting experiment to see players grow together with these qualities, and with a love for the club.”
So the cynic in my says, is this all a cover up by Arsenal Directors and WEnger has really been told there is no money to spend?? Let me know what you think…I think Wenger is right and certainly not having to cope with the ego of a player costing £30 million isn’t something he’ll miss I’m sure!
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by — published on August 27th, 2008
Philippe Senderos is undergoing a medical today ready to complete his year long loan deal seeing him join AC Milan. The deal is set to be agreed and signed today.
Wenger says that Senderos is not going to get the games he needs with us this season; “He does not get the games here, and so now he can play somewhere and remain in a top-level club,” said Wenger.
Now that we’ve got Silvestre from united you can see why Senderos has decided this will be a good move, Wenger said; “We have Djourou, we have Kolo, we have Senderos, we have Song, Gallas and Silvestre now who can play centre-back so we have a congestion there.”
“We want him to play without losing him it has not been decided yet whether the transfer will be permanent.”
Personally I think that Senderos isn’t up to scratch when it comes to top, top flight Champions league and Premier League games, he just looks too nervous to me and it’s, unfortunately reflected in the quality of his football during these crucial games.
by — published on August 20th, 2008
Arsene Wenger says that all Arsenal fans should lay off Adebayor after some fans booed him at the pre-season Emriates cup games.
Wenger said: “We have to get behind him and support him. He is a tremendous force and is of tremendous importance for the team - you want your own fans to be behind him.”
“What happened in the transfer period did not always reflect his deep desire and there was manipulation from agents on both sides, but overall I am positive he will recover.”
This follows the news that Emmanuel Adebayor has now signed a new £80,000 a week, long term contract with Arsenal. The deal should keep him at Arsenal until 2012, but with players these days who knows exactly!?
I think this is great news for us even though Adebayor has been, or seemed to be, a bit under hand in his dealings with other clubs during the summer transfer window.
Then again perhaps you shouldn’t believe everything you read in the press and on football web sites!
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