Comments on: There are 3 ways of running a top EPL club. (Two don’t always work) http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942 Supporting the manager, supporting the players, playing on the pitch (just once) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:52:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: J-Tz http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3528 J-Tz Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:46:43 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3528 Jay P, I agree with you that next season we will win something. The new signings plus the tremendous development of the current talent is something to take note of. I believe the majority of the team will not be the same, their age is when they are going to start to shine in a new level in their carreers. Everyday I see Fabregas changing, he has the desire and rage to win. I have heard Diaby is doing some training during this summer instead of resting. From what i see the players have started to grow that passion needed in the best footballers. I do believe the team is going to be better than the 2007/08 season team, which was very good, except that there were no enough replacements in case of injuries. This time the youth team has developed in age and maturity so it will not be a problem to get a youngster to support the team when the time arise as it happened with Gibbs in the just ending season. Jay P,
I agree with you that next season we will win something. The new signings plus the tremendous development of the current talent is something to take note of. I believe the majority of the team will not be the same, their age is when they are going to start to shine in a new level in their carreers. Everyday I see Fabregas changing, he has the desire and rage to win. I have heard Diaby is doing some training during this summer instead of resting. From what i see the players have started to grow that passion needed in the best footballers. I do believe the team is going to be better than the 2007/08 season team, which was very good, except that there were no enough replacements in case of injuries. This time the youth team has developed in age and maturity so it will not be a problem to get a youngster to support the team when the time arise as it happened with Gibbs in the just ending season.

]]> By: Jay P http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3513 Jay P Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:58:39 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3513 @J-Tz I feel that the fans inside of the emirates lack passion... Highbury had lower prices and had the North Bank full of passionate supporters who applauded efforts and sang songs that motivates our players... All supporters know we have exceptional talent, however they cannot stand our consistency, which is understandable considering we drew with tottenham 4-4 after being up 4-2 till like the 90th minute, lose to stoke in the next fixture 2-1, then dismantle Man utd 2-1 (with the scoreline failing to express our dominance due to a goal late in the game), then lose consecutive games to Aston Villa (2-0) and Man City (3-0), then beat chelsea... We are a fantastic team andd we would have done better had our team not experienced such a horrible spell of injuries to our stars... We scored those 68 goals with most of our tean out injured... if we turned some of our 4 consecutive nil-nil draws into some points things would have been far different heading into the final 3 months of the season... considering all that happened this season, we did well to hold the fourth spot... Gunners will bring home a trophy next season for sure @J-Tz
I feel that the fans inside of the emirates lack passion… Highbury had lower prices and had the North Bank full of passionate supporters who applauded efforts and sang songs that motivates our players… All supporters know we have exceptional talent, however they cannot stand our consistency, which is understandable considering we drew with tottenham 4-4 after being up 4-2 till like the 90th minute, lose to stoke in the next fixture 2-1, then dismantle Man utd 2-1 (with the scoreline failing to express our dominance due to a goal late in the game), then lose consecutive games to Aston Villa (2-0) and Man City (3-0), then beat chelsea… We are a fantastic team andd we would have done better had our team not experienced such a horrible spell of injuries to our stars… We scored those 68 goals with most of our tean out injured… if we turned some of our 4 consecutive nil-nil draws into some points things would have been far different heading into the final 3 months of the season… considering all that happened this season, we did well to hold the fourth spot… Gunners will bring home a trophy next season for sure

]]> By: J-Tz http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3509 J-Tz Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:54:21 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3509 This is my first time to visit this blog. Writing from Tanzania (please excuse my english), an arsenal fan for 13 years or more). Got the link from NewsNow (see people here critising it, it may be useful sometimes. Nigel pointed out not all negatives are negatives, they may have some positives in it) Tony - Quite a wonderful article plus the comments. I wish all the fans could have the same thinking. The only problem I see from the current fans is if they will not be able to withstand another 1, 2 or three years without silverware, and there follows a mass exodus from the tickets and other revenue creating activities by the club, the whole plan by the club i dont think if it will be sustainable. I believe we need to be patient, but for most fans how can the current situation guarantee the hope needed to keep them?? This is my first time to visit this blog. Writing from Tanzania (please excuse my english), an arsenal fan for 13 years or more). Got the link from NewsNow (see people here critising it, it may be useful sometimes. Nigel pointed out not all negatives are negatives, they may have some positives in it)
Tony – Quite a wonderful article plus the comments.
I wish all the fans could have the same thinking. The only problem I see from the current fans is if they will not be able to withstand another 1, 2 or three years without silverware, and there follows a mass exodus from the tickets and other revenue creating activities by the club, the whole plan by the club i dont think if it will be sustainable.
I believe we need to be patient, but for most fans how can the current situation guarantee the hope needed to keep them??

]]> By: JediKnut http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3486 JediKnut Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:06:35 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3486 Tony, There are reports that say Amaury Bischoff has already left Arsenal as a free agent citing 'lack of games'. The Arsenal website though, still mentions his name in the list of First Team Players. Tony,

There are reports that say Amaury Bischoff has already left Arsenal as a free agent citing ‘lack of games’. The Arsenal website though, still mentions his name in the list of First Team Players.

]]> By: CanYerLendMeAQuid http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3485 CanYerLendMeAQuid Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:44:37 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3485 Tony, Thanks for putting out a quality blog. I have appreciated the work that's gone into producing the content. Let's take a look from a broader perspective than most of us are inclined to take. We have finished in the top four, albeit a little doubtful for time. This is from a team that was arguably underpowered in certain areas of the park. I don't know about you but I suspect there're 16 teams below us that would like to be in our position. To add to this, there are 3 teams that finished above us, which gets to the point of the blog, that would love to be in our position having players of real quality coming through the ranks. I think I understand the frustrations of the 'fans' but we need to be realistic in our expectations. Tony,
Thanks for putting out a quality blog. I have appreciated the work that’s gone into producing the content.
Let’s take a look from a broader perspective than most of us are inclined to take. We have finished in the top four, albeit a little doubtful for time. This is from a team that was arguably underpowered in certain areas of the park. I don’t know about you but I suspect there’re 16 teams below us that would like to be in our position.
To add to this, there are 3 teams that finished above us, which gets to the point of the blog, that would love to be in our position having players of real quality coming through the ranks.
I think I understand the frustrations of the ‘fans’ but we need to be realistic in our expectations.

]]> By: Tony Attwood http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3484 Tony Attwood Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:48:08 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3484 A couple of comments on issues raised, as we get to the end of the day (UK time)... Nigel: while I've made it clear that I am pro-Wenger, I do welcome other writers, and those that have written here have done a terrific job in opening up new areas for debate. I am happy to have you come on and put a contrary of variant point of view. But as others have kindly said, in keeping with the look and feel of the site, the arguments do have to have a certain intellectual logic to them. If you want to comment against the general pro-Wenger approach, you are indeed welcome, and indeed if you want to write an article and take over the blog for a day, just email it to me (Tony at hamilton-house.com) But, you'll appreciate the readership that is here, is mostly a pro-Wenger readership. Adam Smith: (great name, whether it was given by your parents or chosen by you!) I have not read anywhere that the money from the flats is designated for a particular use. The developmental costs of the project are, I believe, paid for out of the fund borrowed for the whole Emirates project. The fund covered Highbury, the Emirates, and the redevelopment work. If you are not able to get to the stadium and see for yourself I should add, that apart from the two stadia, Arsenal has done a lot to the local area, and (because of the recession) still owns a number of small factory/workshop units on the Holloway Road side of the ground. These will of course eventually be sold. My guess is that there might be an arrangement with the banks to use the income from the Highbury apartments to reduce the mortgage. If that is right (and I would love to know for sure, if anyone can give a definitive here) then although the money won't go straight into Wenger's transfer funds, it will help, because it will reduce the level of repayments to the bank each year by 20-25%. If I am wrong, then I can't see where else it can go but into the general funds of the club which are used to pay salaries and to buy in players. Finally, thank you to everyone, both contributors and non-contributors alike, for being part of the blog. If you look at those numbers on the right of the screen you'll see our position continues to rise in terms of popularity. It really was a good day's correspondence. And of course if you are a night owl in Europe, or from another part of the globe where it is not bed time, you can continue to join in. I have something rather different in mind for tomorrow. But first, another chapter or two of CP Snow, and then to sleep. Tony A couple of comments on issues raised, as we get to the end of the day (UK time)…

Nigel: while I’ve made it clear that I am pro-Wenger, I do welcome other writers, and those that have written here have done a terrific job in opening up new areas for debate.

I am happy to have you come on and put a contrary of variant point of view. But as others have kindly said, in keeping with the look and feel of the site, the arguments do have to have a certain intellectual logic to them. If you want to comment against the general pro-Wenger approach, you are indeed welcome, and indeed if you want to write an article and take over the blog for a day, just email it to me (Tony at hamilton-house.com) But, you’ll appreciate the readership that is here, is mostly a pro-Wenger readership.

Adam Smith: (great name, whether it was given by your parents or chosen by you!) I have not read anywhere that the money from the flats is designated for a particular use.

The developmental costs of the project are, I believe, paid for out of the fund borrowed for the whole Emirates project. The fund covered Highbury, the Emirates, and the redevelopment work. If you are not able to get to the stadium and see for yourself I should add, that apart from the two stadia, Arsenal has done a lot to the local area, and (because of the recession) still owns a number of small factory/workshop units on the Holloway Road side of the ground. These will of course eventually be sold.

My guess is that there might be an arrangement with the banks to use the income from the Highbury apartments to reduce the mortgage. If that is right (and I would love to know for sure, if anyone can give a definitive here) then although the money won’t go straight into Wenger’s transfer funds, it will help, because it will reduce the level of repayments to the bank each year by 20-25%.

If I am wrong, then I can’t see where else it can go but into the general funds of the club which are used to pay salaries and to buy in players.

Finally, thank you to everyone, both contributors and non-contributors alike, for being part of the blog. If you look at those numbers on the right of the screen you’ll see our position continues to rise in terms of popularity.

It really was a good day’s correspondence. And of course if you are a night owl in Europe, or from another part of the globe where it is not bed time, you can continue to join in. I have something rather different in mind for tomorrow. But first, another chapter or two of CP Snow, and then to sleep.

Tony

]]> By: shotta-gunna http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3483 shotta-gunna Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:47:16 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3483 Jonny Neale at 9:04 pm - Thanks for your thoughtful response to the Ade matter. One thing I picked up from your post is the double standard that Arsenal fans have towards their players. There is an expectation of "loyalty" when you play for the shirt (which IMO is very naive based on the current willingness of professionalfootballers to jump ship to the highest bidder) but, to the contrary, there is an abject lack of empathy for their own players when they have a bad spell especially if they are foreigners. I have digressed though; the facts may be that Ade hawked himself last summer but, unlike Hleb and Flamini, he was willing to negotiate, reportedly could have have had a bigger payday and decided to stay. What else do fans want ffs? But of course the scoundrels and poseurs in the Arsenal blogsphere are most willing to play to the underlying antipathy, biases and prejuidices in the Arsenal ranks and to maintain the negativity. It is abundantly clear to me it does not benefit the club because if Ade should leave this summer it is a major destabilizing event. Players know they are losing a potential 30-goals per season and they will have one more reason to doubt if we can reclaim the championship next season. Jonny Neale at 9:04 pm – Thanks for your thoughtful response to the Ade matter. One thing I picked up from your post is the double standard that Arsenal fans have towards their players. There is an expectation of “loyalty” when you play for the shirt (which IMO is very naive based on the current willingness of professionalfootballers to jump ship to the highest bidder) but, to the contrary, there is an abject lack of empathy for their own players when they have a bad spell especially if they are foreigners. I have digressed though; the facts may be that Ade hawked himself last summer but, unlike Hleb and Flamini, he was willing to negotiate, reportedly could have have had a bigger payday and decided to stay. What else do fans want ffs?
But of course the scoundrels and poseurs in the Arsenal blogsphere are most willing to play to the underlying antipathy, biases and prejuidices in the Arsenal ranks and to maintain the negativity.
It is abundantly clear to me it does not benefit the club because if Ade should leave this summer it is a major destabilizing event. Players know they are losing a potential 30-goals per season and they will have one more reason to doubt if we can reclaim the championship next season.

]]> By: steveryder http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3482 steveryder Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:03:01 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3482 Tony, you make interesting comments. I am still unsure whether our strike force is consistent enough to mount a challenge...I’m not putting on a damper on things but when it came to the crunch last season we failed with flying colours - as always we are let down at the end moment with AW turning around saying - this squad has potential blah blah - I believe this season will finally be the season where he has to deliver - aiming for 4th cannot be our only mission. About my post on team talk had prior to coming on here made a complaint about the same issues you were facing but I simply got no response. and when I did I was told there are thousands of users on the forums so they cant block anyone or something along those lines so to be frank im not even bothered by them anymore - I’m not a pro journo so im not losing anything - just your ordinary arsenal supporter. Tony, you make interesting comments. I am still unsure whether our strike force is consistent enough to mount a challenge…I’m not putting on a damper on things but when it came to the crunch last season we failed with flying colours – as always we are let down at the end moment with AW turning around saying – this squad has potential blah blah – I believe this season will finally be the season where he has to deliver – aiming for 4th cannot be our only mission.

About my post on team talk had prior to coming on here made a complaint about the same issues you were facing but I simply got no response. and when I did I was told there are thousands of users on the forums so they cant block anyone or something along those lines so to be frank im not even bothered by them anymore – I’m not a pro journo so im not losing anything – just your ordinary arsenal supporter.

]]> By: nigel http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3481 nigel Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:47:16 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3481 fair enough, but some very very good points raised on both sides of the spectrum fair enough, but some very very good points raised on both sides of the spectrum

]]> By: overseasgunner http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3480 overseasgunner Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:45:29 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3480 Someone needs to remind who has done what in the transfer market so far. We have signed two players albeit one being one of our ever present promising young players. Man U have sold two key first team players ,one being their most important individual player. Liverpool have sign a right back to replace a right back who was if anything one of their consistent players anyway. Chelsea have signed Sturridge from Man City on loan. Not sure what Villa have done bar lose their captain and had to retire their best defender. Everton have done nothing to my knowledge, Man City have bought Gareth Barry who is of Europa league standard and whats his name the former chelsea defender and more than likely Rocky four goals Santa Cruz. Have we done so badly so far in this transfer window in comparison to the top half of the table, I don't thinks so. I simply do not get why some people all be it very few can not wait and see where we go from here. If we get the well wenger said this and that before excuse for the grumpy attitude then people will never be happy. Wenger has made his bed by saying he wants the squad to be settled before pre season training not at the tend of it so he has set the targets himself. Can we not at least stop the monotony of the groaning until then when he will have proved himself right or wrong. Someone needs to remind who has done what in the transfer market so far. We have signed two players albeit one being one of our ever present promising young players. Man U have sold two key first team players ,one being their most important individual player. Liverpool have sign a right back to replace a right back who was if anything one of their consistent players anyway. Chelsea have signed Sturridge from Man City on loan. Not sure what Villa have done bar lose their captain and had to retire their best defender. Everton have done nothing to my knowledge, Man City have bought Gareth Barry who is of Europa league standard and whats his name the former chelsea defender and more than likely Rocky four goals Santa Cruz. Have we done so badly so far in this transfer window in comparison to the top half of the table, I don’t thinks so. I simply do not get why some people all be it very few can not wait and see where we go from here. If we get the well wenger said this and that before excuse for the grumpy attitude then people will never be happy. Wenger has made his bed by saying he wants the squad to be settled before pre season training not at the tend of it so he has set the targets himself. Can we not at least stop the monotony of the groaning until then when he will have proved himself right or wrong.

]]> By: Jonny Neale http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3479 Jonny Neale Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:42:52 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3479 TBH Nigel if you look back through past posts the only reaction against 'negative opinions' has been when it has been ranting supposition with no attempt to actually support the opinion. We have suffered a few imbecilic ranting trolls and patience towards them may have worn a little thin! Though it may sound wanky, but it is nonetheless noticeable and true that the level of discussion on this site is more intellectual than most of the other Arsenal blogs. I would say the regulars on here are all for well-informed and argued opinion but sadly almost all of the negative stuff has been anything but. If the points are certain and valid all good and well but it would be helpful if they could at least articulate them as such and enter in discussion rather than venting furiously about how shit wenger is and how the club has gone to hell over the last 4 years. TBH Nigel if you look back through past posts the only reaction against ‘negative opinions’ has been when it has been ranting supposition with no attempt to actually support the opinion.

We have suffered a few imbecilic ranting trolls and patience towards them may have worn a little thin!

Though it may sound wanky, but it is nonetheless noticeable and true that the level of discussion on this site is more intellectual than most of the other Arsenal blogs. I would say the regulars on here are all for well-informed and argued opinion but sadly almost all of the negative stuff has been anything but.

If the points are certain and valid all good and well but it would be helpful if they could at least articulate them as such and enter in discussion rather than venting furiously about how shit wenger is and how the club has gone to hell over the last 4 years.

]]> By: steww http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3478 steww Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:38:43 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3478 nigel - as Tony keeps saying if only they would actually present their case in a logical way and defend it when it is dismantled. No sorry, what am I saying - this is a blog which supports Arsenal FC, its board, manager and players why on earth would anyone here want to read as you put it "opinions against arsenal". My issue is that the blogosphere is absolutely teeming with anti-Arsenal blogs. Places which 'kiss the badge' then stab the players in the back. This is a haven of common sense so I fully support banning those who just regurgitate ill chosen anti Arsenal diatribes. nigel – as Tony keeps saying if only they would actually present their case in a logical way and defend it when it is dismantled. No sorry, what am I saying – this is a blog which supports Arsenal FC, its board, manager and players why on earth would anyone here want to read as you put it “opinions against arsenal”.
My issue is that the blogosphere is absolutely teeming with anti-Arsenal blogs. Places which ‘kiss the badge’ then stab the players in the back.
This is a haven of common sense so I fully support banning those who just regurgitate ill chosen anti Arsenal diatribes.

]]> By: nigel http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3477 nigel Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:32:07 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3477 why is it people who voice opinions against arsenal are urged to be thrown out? they can have a opinion you know - instead of all the rosy and dreamy stuff they do have certain and valid points why is it people who voice opinions against arsenal are urged to be thrown out?

they can have a opinion you know – instead of all the rosy and dreamy stuff they do have certain and valid points

]]> By: Jonny Neale http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3476 Jonny Neale Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:04:00 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3476 shotta-gunna - the argument against Ade is an interesting one. Certainly the stats show his value but as ever they don't tell the whole story. I am not keen to see him leave as I feel he offers a very different dimension to the other strikers at our disposal. The antipathy towards him gathered weight very quickly at the end of last season and, as seems to be the way, the blogs exacerbated this. The original source of the dislike is the fact that he hawked himself about to other clubs at the ends of an excellent season. Fans always hate this and, though I accept it is just the way of the modern game to an extent, I do agree that his behaviour was dishonest and two-faced. Nonetheless I was glad he stayed. The second issue is he then had a rather poor season in comparison the previous one. It is obvious that some fans think because the club paid more in wages to hold onto him that should guarantee a better return. The claim that is being used now is that he doesn't care, he is a mercenary etc. In fairness I can see why this is said - he doesn't wear his heart on his sleeve and he does quite often grin having just missed a sitter. I guess I can understand why fans get frustrated - I do sometimes wish he would show some real intensity and passion. Nonetheless the fans response has been skewed by the blogs and media painting everything in b&w. His value is undoubtable and to me he is no less or more frustrating or delightful than RVP. shotta-gunna – the argument against Ade is an interesting one. Certainly the stats show his value but as ever they don’t tell the whole story.

I am not keen to see him leave as I feel he offers a very different dimension to the other strikers at our disposal.

The antipathy towards him gathered weight very quickly at the end of last season and, as seems to be the way, the blogs exacerbated this.

The original source of the dislike is the fact that he hawked himself about to other clubs at the ends of an excellent season. Fans always hate this and, though I accept it is just the way of the modern game to an extent, I do agree that his behaviour was dishonest and two-faced. Nonetheless I was glad he stayed.

The second issue is he then had a rather poor season in comparison the previous one. It is obvious that some fans think because the club paid more in wages to hold onto him that should guarantee a better return.

The claim that is being used now is that he doesn’t care, he is a mercenary etc. In fairness I can see why this is said – he doesn’t wear his heart on his sleeve and he does quite often grin having just missed a sitter.

I guess I can understand why fans get frustrated – I do sometimes wish he would show some real intensity and passion. Nonetheless the fans response has been skewed by the blogs and media painting everything in b&w. His value is undoubtable and to me he is no less or more frustrating or delightful than RVP.

]]> By: Eskaia http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3475 Eskaia Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:55:56 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3475 Is anyone watching Confed Cup? I know it means little, but Cesc looks excellent through the first 25 mins. Beautiful balls and tackles, and one heck of a work rate so far as well. But, should we expect anything less? Is anyone watching Confed Cup? I know it means little, but Cesc looks excellent through the first 25 mins. Beautiful balls and tackles, and one heck of a work rate so far as well. But, should we expect anything less?

]]> By: shotta-gunna http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3474 shotta-gunna Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:29:57 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3474 The post by this Steve fellow (Is he Deanparis as well?)had me thinking the lengths to which a certain section of Arsenal support will go to alienate Adebayor from this club. We are speaking about our most productive goal-scorer over the past 2-3 years; 62 in 142 matches with 21 assists, that is almost a goal every 2 matches. Most of my fellow posters from ACLF, who have also migrated to this site, know how strongly I feel about the underlying causes of this irrational behavior, which I have noticed has strayed over to Untold Arsenal. Guess it is the curse of modern man - wherever he goes his trash is not too far behind. The post by this Steve fellow (Is he Deanparis as well?)had me thinking the lengths to which a certain section of Arsenal support will go to alienate Adebayor from this club. We are speaking about our most productive goal-scorer over the past 2-3 years; 62 in 142 matches with 21 assists, that is almost a goal every 2 matches. Most of my fellow posters from ACLF, who have also migrated to this site, know how strongly I feel about the underlying causes of this irrational behavior, which I have noticed has strayed over to Untold Arsenal.
Guess it is the curse of modern man – wherever he goes his trash is not too far behind.

]]> By: stuartlondon http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3473 stuartlondon Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:07:01 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3473 Dear Tony Great article, as usual. A perfect summary of the options that face Arsenal and its supporters. PS Ole gunner: Phil who? Dear Tony

Great article, as usual. A perfect summary of the options that face Arsenal and its supporters.

PS
Ole gunner: Phil who?

]]> By: LRV http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3472 LRV Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:00:41 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3472 Can anyone please comment on Walcott's fluidity of movement on the left? He seem to have scored most of his great goals from that position. Can anyone please comment on Walcott’s fluidity of movement on the left? He seem to have scored most of his great goals from that position.

]]> By: Marc http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3471 Marc Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:07:01 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3471 The World is full of people who don't allow facts to get in the way of their opinion / argument. Explains a great deal when you think about it. The World is full of people who don’t allow facts to get in the way of their opinion / argument. Explains a great deal when you think about it.

]]> By: Tony Attwood http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/archives/942/comment-page-1#comment-3469 Tony Attwood Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:46:29 +0000 http://blog.emiratesstadium.info/?p=942#comment-3469 Facts are meaningless, they can be used to prove anything. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Tony Facts are meaningless, they can be used to prove anything.

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.

Tony

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