Comments on: Why its great to be a gooner this Christmas

By: Armin

Armin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:00:11 +0000

I have same feeling almost every year. Arsenal is the team which don’t need silverware to be special (but its welcome when it came, preferably this season, if not, when ever).

Only we have movie and books about us.

By: Brickfields Gunners

Brickfields Gunners — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:47:00 +0000

Aye Simon ,tis the season and Arsenal are the reason to be merry.After those defeats in Manchester and to Chelski,not to mention that draw to West
Ham, it looked rather gloomy.But morale boosting win away to Liverpool and that win over Hull sets us up well for the New Year.All I want for Christmas is a 2-0 win over Aston Villa .C’mon Santa, you know I ‘ve a good boy this year.
To all Arsenal fans a Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

By: Hartwick89

Hartwick89 — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:40:46 +0000

Happy to see this article posted especially since Kroenke is quietly consuming buyout threshhold. Anyone looked into his dealings in America? Although not directly mentioned I feel it appropriate to bring it up. What would be the result of the possibility of a takeover, furthermore, would this help or hurt the Arsenal cause in the bloggers opinion? Cause I agree currently we have trended right.

By: Consolsbob

Consolsbob — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:38:08 +0000

Very nice, Simon.

Just put in on posters everywhere and head it:

‘If you are not an Arsenal Supporter, you should read this. (If you are, read it and smile)’

By: Arsesession

Arsesession — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:25:06 +0000

Well conceived and constructed thoughts, as usual.

By: LRV

LRV — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:14:58 +0000

Sorry – Typo! I meant “targetted” up there and “brolly” down there.

By: LRV

LRV — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:37:06 +0000

Kudos Simon for one of the most excellent posts yet. Yesss!!! It is most certainly enthralling to be an Arsenal fan. Everything is so well oiled, so well planned, so well organised that it is even enthralling outside the football.

Many Arsenal fans have wondered why Arsenal and Arsene Wenger is target by the media, the football authorities and some other envious managers. Permit me to tell you something that you may not be aware of. Sir Alex F-Word is ever getting closer to retirement. The xenophobic media, FA and the envious, hero-worshiping neanderthal managers wants Sir F-Word, being British and all, NOT to be equalled, or surpassed in the claim for credit of the EPL’s ‘best/most-exciting in the world’ achievement which in turn led to the Richest-in-the-World acclaim. To forestall this happening, Arsenal and Arsene Wenger must be discredited at every point to hide their achievements.

But Arsene can smile brightly because when the Sun shines in the day, no blanket in all the world is big enough to hide it. Even at night, when the Moon shines so bright, though not as bright as the Sun, the art is yet NOT discovered to cover it up. Not now, Not ever.

To all of them I say, their time of all-day rain and typhoon is nigh, from which no bolly, however big, can afford them protection.

Comeuppance! Remember it, is comming.

By: Valentin

Valentin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:48:07 +0000

I could see Arsenal winning the title and the Champion’s league.
That would really be the kick on the naysayer.
Arsene needs to buy two players in January: A big striker who can play on his own on 4-5-1 (Chamack is a no go so maybe Hoarau or Gignac) and a right sided central defender as back up. If Gallas is injured, we will not have anybody to take his place unless Arsene consider that Kyle Bartley is ready. Vermeulen, Senderos (assuming he does not leave) and Silvestre are all left footed.

By: Valentin

Valentin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:39:49 +0000

Have you seen the rumour that Kolo Toure want to leave Manchester City?
Maybe the greener grass is not that green after all.
Man City had a target of top 6 finish with 70 points. Looking at the way his team played, Mark Hughes was going to miss both targets. That’s why he deservedly got sacked.
Look at how the ‘poor English manager got shafted by nasty foreigner’ card is played.
The British media were clearly disappointed to hear that Roberto Mancini could speak fluent English. They will not be able to use that as a weapon against him.
Funny how all those has-been formar players dismiss his credential and hype up those of Mark Hughes. Three scudetto are less considered that 1 place in the semi-final of the Carling Cup.

By: IndianGooner

IndianGooner — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:05:10 +0000

Not only will this Christmas be happy but 2010 as well.. They have been playing exceptionally well after the defeat to Chelsea & ManC inspite of injuries.. I dont remember seeing the same team sheet for 3 consecutive games this season but the understanding between the players have been excellent…

This season has been an awesome ride till now and is going to continue as one hell of a ride till the end!! I’m excited just like a 10-year old on his first trip to an amusement park!!

By: Roh aa23

Roh aa23 — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:01:00 +0000

Splendid post Simon…
lookin forward to a “2010″ wit more of the same from the Gunners…
Oh… To BE a GOONER…

By: Jerusalem

Jerusalem — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:55:59 +0000

Read this blog amongst others now and then but never comment. Just thought I’d post to let you know this is probably the best Arsenal one out there as it always has that something special that makes it better than the others, bit like Arsenal. Keep it up.

By: walter

walter — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:50:55 +0000

This christmas will be a special for us in the low countries as we travel to the Emirates for the game against Villa. If Eurostar gets us there …

Simon, I totally agree with you and your fine article. If I would be a Liverpool or MU fan I would be a scared fan. Now I am totally relaxed for the future of our club for many years to come.
We got one of the best managers in the world, not only football wise but also economical very responsable.
I think if Wenger would have left a trail like some other managers with all his clubs going bust or about to go… I think he couldn’t live with himself in that case.
So yes I would love to see trophys back in the Emirates, and I know they will come in the next years and in big number, but indeed the joy of how we play our football is great. I like the way you described watching the TV… and must say I know just what you mean.
Also the joy on bringing up our own players and just add a little bit of extra every now and then is a great joy for me.

By: Slikk

Slikk — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:32:00 +0000

@Gf60 couldn’t agree more!

By: Gf60

Gf60 — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:04:05 +0000

Happiness is NOT being a spud. TRUE happiness is being a gooner.