Comments for Untold Arsenal: Arsenal News. Supporting the Lord Wenger; coach of the decade

Comment on Another look at some numbers by Tasos

Tasos — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:53:42 +0000

@Steve Vallins

Check this link out;

http://www.soccerbase.com/referees/referee.sd?referee_id=135

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 2 by nicky

nicky — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:39:10 +0000

Right from the 1930′s, when the “media”, its power and
influence was spawned and realised, anything to do with Arsenal FC was NEWS.
The Club cleverly encouraged it and if there was no publicity, they made it.
As the years have gone by, the media has rejoiced and gloated on the triumphs and disasters of Arsenal in equal measure. The Club, above all others, has provided sports scribes with the wherewithal to record a host of stories, some true, others works of fiction but ALL news about Arsenal.
The fact that the Club is based in London, the media centre of the country, is clearly an advantage, but its history and
tradition is such that any story about the business of running
Arsenal FC will be news for the sports pages, radio or television.
This situation, IMO, will never change and why should it?
A perpetual source of news is not to be easily ignored by those whose business it is to use it. All it needs is for all true Gooners to try to separate the wheat from the chaff when absorbing all that the media sends their way.

Comment on Another look at some numbers by Steve Vallins

Steve Vallins — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:16:15 +0000

Can not remember the season but again it involves MU and a Mr Dean.He officiated in 49 games that season , 41 not involving MU he awarded 1 penalty in the remaining 8 games which MU were involved he awarded 9 penalties.Dogface may be able to verify/confirm the season and number of penalties.Nothing changes regarding MU referees and results

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 2 by DC

DC — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:15:05 +0000

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 2 by DC

DC — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:14:43 +0000

“every cloud……”!

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 2 by DC

DC — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:13:00 +0000

I bet the Spuds fans must be s**ting themselves! LOL!

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 2 by DC

DC — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:07:37 +0000

What’s more, the resignation of Capello meant that Redknapp could not be found guilty with him being lined up to take over the top job in English sport! What a footballing joke this country is becoming! Well done media hacks!

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 2 by DC

DC — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:55:23 +0000

@Anne,
I sincerely hope that you are correct about Kroenke et al. but unfortunately I don’t trust anyone who wants to make fundamental financial decisions regarding our club and yet does not have a long tradition of loyalty, service or genuine commitment to Arsenal FC.

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 2 by bjtgooner

bjtgooner — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:17:33 +0000

Anne these two articles are, as I have come to expect, very well thought out and written.

Regarding the media being totally inaccurate when “reporting” on Arsenal’s transfer activity there is the factor that Wenger is rightly extremely secretive about contacts. This does not give the media the right to make up stories and, if Wenger was less secretive the media would probably make up just as many stories anyway.

At times it certainly has looked as if the media have had a collective strategy to undermine Wenger and/or the club and destabilise the players. This was obvious last summer when the media behaved in a particulary disgusting manner. It is strange that during such times the AAA/BBB sites like Le Gripe pitch in to swell the media fervour.

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 2 by critic

critic — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:56:29 +0000

Nice whole idea and articles anne.

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 2 by critic

critic — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:54:18 +0000

talk sports usually write sp***(synonym used) but this time i find it hilarious.
http://www.talksport.co.uk/magazine/virals/2012-02-08/daniel-levy-says-redknapp-can-leave-england-job-if-he-can-write-his-resignation-letter

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 1 by Anne

Anne — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:03:58 +0000

@Arvind:

Glad you enjoyed it

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 2 by Anne

Anne — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:03:16 +0000

@AFC:

Those are good general observations. However, I do think that these calls for Arsenal to spend might be a bit more targeted and specifically motivated.

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 2 by Anne

Anne — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:01:50 +0000

@DC:

If you go back and look at my earlier links, you’ll be able to figure out my opinion on one of those issues. As for Kroenke, I’m feeling ok with him right now.

The Glazers were able to do what they did to ManU because of the way the takeover was structured. Basically, when they purchased the club, the deal was written to allow them buy ManU with ManU’s money.

Kroenke, on the other hand, is a shareholder, not an owner. And I’m not seeing any ways that he could siphon money out of Arsenal like that based on the level of authority that he has.

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 2 by Anne

Anne — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:56:54 +0000

@Gord:

They certainly didn’t go after him nearly to the extent that they could have.

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 2 by Anne

Anne — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:55:55 +0000

@DaVinci:

That’s an interesting angle that I hadn’t thought of before. Thank you.

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 2 by Anne

Anne — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:54:35 +0000

@Flavour:

Well said.

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 2 by AFCThink'N'Thin

AFCThink'N'Thin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:06:41 +0000

I think the (business) world as a whole survives off of creating a “spend, spend, spend” attitude. They want consumers to max out their credit cards and live beyond their means. Look at the way the banks sold countless mortgages to people who didn’t earn enough to repay them.

So they turn good to evil and evil into good, ridiculing sensible practices such as those at Arsenal. They need the mindless sheep to go after their dreams regardless of the consequences because they want our money. “There’s money in the bank, spend it.” Who cares about that rainy day when an unforeseen event (FFP?) leaves you short.

kinda off topic but not really: I recently quit my internet provider since they absolutely p’d me off by constantly phoning me up trying to get me to purchase extra packages. They make out they’re offering you a good deal because you’re a “valued customer” but all they want is more money from you. Makes me sick. If I’m such a valued customer, why do new subscribers get better packages for less money!?!?

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 2 by DC

DC — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:41:06 +0000

*relatively small 300,000*

Comment on Untold Media: Media sets a new standard in failure, earns a pathetic “-F” on UM’s January transfer window quiz – Part 2 by DC

DC — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:39:22 +0000

@Gord,
I agree, the money was just too small for it to be a significant collar! HMRC were kind of naive to expect anything to come of this prosecution. They should have investigated all of ‘arry’s and Mandaric’s financial histories beyond that relatively 300,000 before progressing with their case! Maybe then more could have been exposed about football’s dirty underbelly!