A Fascinating Prospect On Matchday Five
Nov 22nd, 2011 by 'holic
Ten matches remain in 2011, weather permitting, for this improving Arsenal squad. Three stand out as true tests of just how far we have come since the early season inconsistency. Manchester City, in both the Carling Cup and the Premier League will obviously be difficult contests. So is this Champions League matchday five fixture against Borussia Dortmund.
The Germans arrive needing to finish the group stage with two victories to stand any chance of reaching the last sixteen. That must be a powerful motive, and like us they appear to be running into form. You have to be deaf, dumb, and blind, not to have noticed they turned over Bayern Munich, in Munich, on Saturday. They now trail the team they defeated by just two points at the top of the Bundesliga.
I have liked the way we appear to have been looking to be more direct and attack with pace in recent outings. We are set up to hit the visitors on the counter, but here is what makes this such a fascinating prospect. They are too! That suggests an end to end game, full of incident and excitement. If it ends 0-0 I will chuck three thousand pence in the Arsenal Charity of the season, Save The Children (Sorry Jack, we are in a different league salary wise).
The key for us may be the performance of our full-backs. If you had said a couple of months back that we would be relying on Koscielny and Santos to keep out the dangerous Marty the Goat then I suspect there would have been a lot more consternation than we feel now. The temptation for Arsene to keep the same starting eleven that got a result at Norwich on Saturday must be almost overwhelming. I would consider one change.
With one eye on the fact that Jack Wilshere is undergoing a long enforced lay-off, possibly as a result of overplaying at a tender age last season, I would be tempted to let Aaron Ramsey have a rest for this one, and give Andre Arshavin, who must be chomping at the bit to start a match, another opportunity to play in behind Robin van Persie. Not for one moment do I think Arsene will do that, but it is something I have thought about in recent weeks. Aaron is neither indispensable, nor dispensable, if you get my illogical logic. Let’s protect him.
I’m scouring the odds on both sides scoring with a view to a real bit of value for the ‘holic pound. Maybe, just maybe, I was a game too soon with my punt on 3-2 at Norwich, so I’m going for that again. 25/1 is again the offer. If any visiting Germans are looking in you should check out Stan James offer of 14/5 against Borussia. They definitely shouldn’t be that long.
If you are going wear a thick pair of gloves. It promises to be a night when nails could be bitten down to the bone, flesh and all. It will be painful tweeting on your smart phone if you go that far.
Last Chance At Arsenal v Fulham Ticket
As I hit the publish button on this post you have less than three hours to enter the competition to win a ticket to Saturday’s tea-time toasting of Fulham, courtesy of Indesit. Check out Monday evening’s post for the question and how to enter. Big up to the ‘holics who have entered so far. Not one wrong entry. Good luck, and I hope I am emailing you for your details when I get up in the morning.
365 Responses to “A Fascinating Prospect On Matchday Five”
Really!
2nd
Round of Peroni’s please barman – the others should be here soon
Pardon – Peronis
Nice post Holic . Tough , tough game ahead .
Cheers AL for the Peroni .
Lurkers…
BMBD!
Citeh for the Youropy Cup? Now to read the preview of the big match
Bah, shouldn’t have spent time posting in the last one, then I might have been first here π
ManU 2-2 Benfica β that means that ManU will have to win their last game to make sure they go through. A draw will most likely not be enough.
And if Basel had managed to hold on to their lead when they played ManU, that would have meant that ManU would have been all but out. But going to Basel and being forced to win is no easy task β I think theyβll do it but they will not be able to rest anyone, they have to play their strongest possible team.
Looks Citeh Fans will be busy on thursday evenings now π
Cheers ‘holic I will read your post later but I just popped in to say the announcer seemed quite disappointed and shocked that Manchester United did not score in the last five minutes. He didn’t know what to make of it.
Na$ri to win the Europa League? Too funny…
I’d just orded a round of Peroni’s with some glasses of Port, to toast boths mancs opponents in the last drinks, can I get a tray to bring ’em over here please?
We still have a tough game tomorrow no questions there!
bt8b I think he was also astounded at only 3 minutes stoppage time…
tim, there is another sub there, the na$ri…the first half on eating is hit or miss, you get one good bite, and the rest tastes like bitter greens.
Arthur, I wouldn’t write off City just yet. They will be facing a Munich team that has already won the group and consequently will not play their best players, so Napoli will most likely have to beat Villarreal.
nice build-up ‘holic – i can’t wait for this game. Bundles riding on it and we’re playing an in-form good-footballing side – and we’re one of those an’ all
Like the idea of bringing in the little Russian too. I’ve been bangering on about AA getting a home start in the hole where he’s best equipped to breakdown oppo’s defences playing just off RVP’s hard-shoulder – From there i fancy the lad to get his tow on the end of something and score
I’ll get me car –
ComONUREDS!
Tomorrow’s game will be tough indeed, the Dortmund express is back on track after a shaky start. (sound familiar?) It will be a real test for our players.
H2H: agree completely, tomorrow is definitley not a foregone conclusion. A win would be a really great result.
Heh at Manchester Clubs. Time to show them how it’s done in the CL.
COME ON YOU GUNNERS!!!
Misread the table, buy the way in my post@8. ManU only need a draw at Basel to go through.
From the famine of the interlull, to the feast of 3 games per week, love it!
Tough game tomorrow, but bring it on.
I see the Sweeper’s family connections to the Krays appeared in the last set of drinks too. If I were the Misters I’d be afraid π
Evening all β and what a spectacular number of posts and drinks to catch up on. Unexpectedly flat out this week, and no time at all to pop by until now…
Lovely post βholic. Looking forward to escaping the clutches of work tomorrow for a much-anticipated visit to the HoF, and again on Saturday… by which point I shall be officially ready to drink my own weight in Guinness*
* ‘holic’s ‘medicinal’ orders from previous drinks… π
SCG@14: There’ll have to be a inquiry. I am sure there is a UEFA rule that says extra time has to be for as long as it takes for the Mancs to score the winner.
Good post, ‘Holic. Dortmund were hardly a pushover at their place, and that was when they were going through a bad start of their own. It will be a tough game, especially as it is essentially win or out for them. Us to be going to Athens with a place in the next round still to be secured would make me nervous.
I like your idea of Arshavin playing in the hole, but how would the rest of the team line up around him. Still Theo and Gervais out wide with Song and Arteta deep? Or would that open up too much space between our attack and defence for the Goat to make mischief in? It might work with Song sitting in front of the back four and a box-to-box midfielder, but that would surely be too much of an ask for Diaby first game back.
A glass of your finest claret, as ever, ‘Holic, if you would, while we ponder that.
I, am a happy breeze tonight.
The Red Mancs potentially finishing 2nd in their group, Barcelona/Real Madrid/Inter Milan will await them.
The Blue Mancs potentially finishing 3rd, Thursday Night Football awaits them π
Hopefully on the 7th of December, Nasri and Clichy will look up from the bottom bunks from their individual bunk beds (come on, its obviously that they sleep in them) at the mattress of the top unused bunk bed and wonder, was it all worth it?
Arshavin in the hole… I salivate at the possibilities, he’s amazing in that position as far as I’m concerned, I’m all for Ramsey getting a rest for the Fulham game at home, give him a chance to iron out those sloppy passes and mistakes he’s been making recently.
Good evening Holic and company. So good to be back…after suffering a tremendous loss in my family. The only thing that kept me going was my love for Arsenal and this blog. How I missed you mates, you’ll never know. Snir, many drinks ago, you blurted out that Messi and Ronaldo were not even human. You are responsible for putting a smile on my face and even laughing out loud when I desperately needed it. Ollie, just being Ollie, cheered me up! I could go on about ALL of you, but I’ll spare you. I’ll be busy getting the Quackery in tip-top shape, as I see Nurse Wolfie has been promoted to Staff Nurse, good heavens, what were the good Doctors thinking?! Holic, if you post where I can make a donation to keep this wonderful blog afloat, I would be honored to help the cause. And God bless Arsenal.
Sorry to hear your news, arsabeatbarca.
I hope all is getting easier now. If you have followed me since last Christmas you will know that I understand what you have been going through.
Great to see you back.
Hi Abb , welcome back , and very sorry to hear your news .
AS the above gents have stated, condolances and welcome back Abb.
Nbn@24, I think that is an FA rule, rather. Being a Swiss organization, their clocks run timely.
@abb, I don’t know you but from reading, but hopefully condolences from a friend not yet met are balm for your grief. sorry about your loss.
ned@25 and wind@26, arsha in the hole, song and arteta taking turns shielding and linking, the usual suspects up front…somewhat mouthwatering. diaby on at 70, and I think we will get at least the necessary point.
Sorry for your loss, Abb.
I have found solace here amongst the loons myself. I’ll wager that ‘Holic never knew he was engaged in a humanitarian endeavor when he launched this blog.
Long may it live.
BMBD!
ABB – sorry to hear your news – these things take a long, long time to heal, but hope the recovery has begun.
You will notice that I have been promoted in your absence, along with Dr C – naturally by ourselves – to Mister status.
Your return, as a fully fledged Nurse, may be timely, as Patient Ganggoolie – there’s no escaping him, I’m afraid – will need extra observation as the next Transfer Window approaches.
Good to see you back.
Mr C – from previous drinks “maybe Mr T can help me”
I think, in all honesty old chap, that we have both accepted that we are quite beyond help π
zico @22 – “if I were the Misters I’d be afraid”
Indeed sir, if you were a Mister we would be very afraid, but I’m afraid we are not afraid. π
Nice post ‘Holic –
3 – 2 to us would make for one hell of a game – could be a high risk of hernia re-rupture though π
Inclined to agree about Aaron – he’s just been one degree under in the last couple of games, although they’ve still been great efforts.
I would play Arshavin in more of a divot than a hole though, for fear he would never get out π
To Ronnie and Reggie Kray –
Hands off my sausage you filthy schweins –
the Mertesacker Knackerwurst is not for you !
What others have said better than i could already ABB. And well played on a nicely timed return just as another big champions league night hoves into view. It’s well worth being reminded that arsabeatbarsa
Monster game against Dortmund the grove. I thought they looked a very good side in the first tie. Wednesday will be a big test. I have high hopes and a fridge already stocked with London Pride for my return tomorrow.
Up the Gunners.
ABB. Best wishes to you and your family.
ABB: Welcome back. Never any easy time. Thoughts and drinks of all in the bar are with you.
“Well, yeah, of course I fink we can finish above Arsenal this year.
We’ll ‘ave to see what ‘appens in the transfer window, of course it will be entirely up to Daniel whether we can buy anyone, but I’m absolutely determined to be released on bail – sorry, I’m absolutely determined NOT to release Bale, in January.
But Daniel will ‘ave to be the judge of that – I ‘ope, – I may even not go down then !
For sure, Christmas and January is gonna be a very taxing time for all of us at the club – especially me. We’ll ‘ave to look at the revenue returns – no, not MY revenue returns, other people will ‘ave to be the judge of them – and see what we can do.
I’m just looking forward, in the new year, to bail – sorry, Bale – and his inmates – sorry, team mates – scoring lots more gaols – sorry goals . . .
Look, this is all gettin’ a bit much for me – I can’t stop finkin’ about goin’ down – no I don’t mean a bleedin’ relegation fight – and being bunged up – oh shit! – I didn’t mean to bring them up again ! – banged up, I meant, and all that prison food is disgustin’ – I hear it’s down to the bare bones . . . “
Oh, to be young and neither dispensable nor indispensable like Aaron Ramsey. π
ABB – Sorry to hear your news and I’m glad that Arsenal and this bar has helped on the way. My thoughts are you with you.
Very tough game tomorrow and we all know it, but they have to come out at us and I hope we will use this to our advantage.
I will post tomorrow the link for Holic’s Android App.
Night all.
Heh, Harry. I guess it’s once an Arsenal fan, always an Arsenal fan, be it in the closet or otherwise. π
Heh Trev re the Arshavin divot. π
Abb, Sorry about your loss but I’m glad to have you back in the bar and quackery. Don’t let Snir have all your attentions. π
The Quackery is both a Dispensary and an Indispensary π
It sounds like Nasri may be in for some extended bench-sitting on Thursday night football. At least he will have his snood to keep him warm. π
Unless they card him for wearing a snood on the bench, that is. π
In case anybody is wondering about the number of league games in which Nasri has played 90 minutes this season for Citeh, the answer is three. No worries for Samir, though, I imagine the club has enough money to make sure the seats are heated with special massage action to service the needs of their millionaire benchwarmers.
Welcome back abb, please accept my condolences as well.
Holic, I don’t know if I read this post while drunk yesterday or what, but I feel like I’m this idea of Arshavin replacing Ramsey was in my head all night while I was asleep! Almost like Inception π It will be brilliant if that happens. Gulag haircut and all π
Snir, that photo of RVP (as well as this one: http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lenxf9yxDA1qf6rkuo1_500.jpg) was indeed what I was referring to. There was also an interview he gave (which I’m sure you’ve already seen) where he said his dream what to play for us. And added to the fact that nobody wanted him when Arsene saved him from his troubles at Feyenoord I doubt Robin really has intentions of going elsewhere. If Arsene leaves then he might follow him out the door though…
Here’s another young born and bred gooner: http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/11/22/article-0-0EE6354900000578-139_468x303.jpg
Who is it? π
Drinks on me lads, need someone to share this hangover with…going to be a hard match today and the red army needs all the drunk noisy support they can get.
UTA
p.s. how funny are those Manc teams eh? Clubs in crisis all of them. Let’s hope they implode and collapse into the earth’s core never to be heard from again
I see Harry Redyapp is flirting with danger by coming in this bar. He’s lucky Shaft, Chamakh, Henry and Carlos are on the Blatter case π
Young Jack, is it not, CoR?
Yeah…he looks like he was a rascal of a kid, doesn’t he?
I wonder if it’s too early to make a run for 100? π
CoR@55: You’ll need a lot of tippy-tappy from this far out.
ABB – I’m sorry for your loss π
I’m glad I put a smile on your face… Always at your service… π
(despite the fact that I don’t remember writing that about Messi/Ronaldo π )
CoR – Yeah, I know that interview and I actually linked that video a couple of posts ago.
As for Jack, he was actually raised as a West Ham fan as his whole family were Hammers fans but with Jack playing for The Arsenal since he was 9, I’m pretty sure the love for Arsenal is at the same level if it hadn’t exceeded it by now.
For tomorrow, I agree with Holic. Excellent post boss, and I do think that AA could do a job, especially in the UCL where the game isn’t as demanding defensively as the EPL.
Arteta and Song along with TV controlling the back 4 should be enough.
Very confident.
A win is vital as it would give us an even bigger confidence boost going into the weekend and the City CC game.
Lars – If United and/or City finish 2nd they can get Barca (although they’ll probably get Apoel Nicosia or something like that), that would only do us good, either they’ll be out or Barca, our nemesis will be out.
Did I mention that I still believe in the quad π ?
Lets just win today!!
COYG
Come on you gays!
Come on you gays!
I just went full Santos π
You know, I must say…having just watched BVB vs Bayern, I figure while it will be one of our harder matches but one we can definitely win if we do everything right. Dortmund bring a mean game but having played them before at their ground and withstanding till the last kick of the game while our backline barely knew each other’s names I think we can give as good as we get.
My condolences Abb. Welcome back and have a drink on Lars’ tab
“while our backline barely knew each other’s names” – Heh, Cannons π
Arshavin in the divot π is really an interesting idea, ‘holic
hey, the good dr. has made an appearance in the telegraph!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/8908234/Arsenal-v-Borussia-Dortmund-feelgood-factor-returns-as-Arsenal-aim-to-qualify-for-knockout-stages.html
Confirmation to follow in the Dortmund report, but the names out of the hat for the Fulham tickets are Danny Murphy (I thought he still played for them too!) and Arthur Dobrzanski. Let me have your address by return mail please.
Thanks everybody for your entries. The response was unbelievable, and not one wrong answer. Here’s hoping we get more tickets as the season progresses.
Arsene Wenger and me in the Telegraph – how the mighty have fallen.
With the correct drive and determination, Arsene could become a leader of men, like me.
abb, sorry to hear your news. Best wishes to you and your family.
Snir @ 57 – “the CL isn’t as demanding defensively as the EPL”.
Seem to remember a backs-to-the-wall defensive performance being required out in Dortmund. π
Zico – True but that was down to the fact that we lacked confidence and just tried to make the game end.
Usually in the UCL the pressing isn’t as high up the pitch as in the EPL and opposition tend to stand off their opponents giving them more space.
opposition = teams…
Got caught in two minds there.
8ball @ 50 – I reckon a fair few on here predicted that Citeh would make
C-lichy U-nd N-a$ri T-wo S-ubs – i promise to leave that one now ‘holic
– until the next Citeh game at least
ComONUriproARIN’REDS!
aa23 (little a’s fOr our little crisp eating Russian) is more than capable of holding the midfield in Europe, just look what he did to get to North London and play in the EPL. I’m convinced on FIFA12 as much as real life that he can be a better player in Europe than in the league.
As I said before little Mozart needs a rest but, I thought he should’ve come on Saturday for his creativity. And now he has a thigh problem, another thigh problem isn’t surprising after all he went through to get back…. Ask Wolfie if you don’t believe me.
I for one am confident every game we play until the whistle blows and I remember, oh, shit we have to defend meaningfully. And then I’m a total wreck for two hours.
We should probably line up as we did this past weekend except for Rambo whose as stated above disposabley dispensable or the like. Benny the Goon may get a run before arsha in the middle to stand alongside the Fabulous melody that has been Song.
RVP will get the bid to lead the team for an hour or so depending on the score but, the bench will be an interest to me so we’ll have to wait fir that until arseblog let’s us know what to expect.
‘Holic I’ll have you know you should take a punt and expect Kos to score at some point as well as the littlest russian.
As always chins up gooners and holics alike as $hiteh and the ManUre haven’t qualified but, we will have by the time that cunt Terry has a chance to lie down for the winner against a blinded by the mask Petr when do I collect my cech.
Drinks for all… On Lars, of course.
dortmund are coming to the red house today…
flantablulous…just like we’ll play out there on the pitch…complex and subtle, and ROCKING.
sorry, tried to embed this:
http://youtu.be/GcNDuBFpU9Q
Use your imagination and drink up because that’s the only way it really makes sense but, enjoy the game holics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcWVL4B-4pI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I agree with the idea of playing AA in the hole. What’s the wurst that can happen?
Don’t get up, I can grab my own coat.
BTW for any holics going to the game tonight: the forecast is for around 6 celsius and cold fog. Make sure you take a j-oompah with you.
Back of the net. The boy’s on a hat trick!
I heard through a contact inside the club that every effort is being made to put Dortmund off their game by making the away dressing room as uncomfortable as possible. As a starter, AW has ordered the removal of all tables, so that our opponents will have nowhere to ‘lay their hose on’.
Star striker soaks up the rapturous applause…
Collects the matchball and his coat…
COYG!
The Scene : Β
A heavily fortified building, deep in the desert, Β patrolled by a number of burly men clothed totally in black and carrying semi-automatic weapons. Β
Inside, a nervous Dr Feelgood faces two men, who are calmness personified:
Feelgood : Β “Thanks for coming in gentlemen, I trust you found your hotel suite to your liking last night?”
Allan and Arthur Allsorts (in unison) : Β “It was all right. Β The girls didn’t speak any english.”
Feelgood : “They’re Swedish. Β I couldn’t get our interpreter, Lars, to come out here. Β Wasn’t prepared to be blindfolded. Β Anyway, it’s usually best that one is oblivious once the fairer sex start talking, wouldn’t you say?”
Feelgood winks and the two men sit in stoney silence and stare back at him.
Feelgood begins to feel the onset of panic build and then ventures…..
“So, you know the brief, my personal security is at risk, and I need err, people with certain skills to accompany me so that I can get back to running my business and concentrate on what I do best…..”
A & A (in unison) : Β “Yeah, we heard.”. They continue to stare.
Feelgood : “Anyway, the detail has got a little more involved. Β I have a little local difficulty. Β Well 2 actually. Β Witch doctors. Shamen. They call themselves the Misters.”
A & A ( in unison) : Β “Don’t worry, when we’ve finished with them, everyone will call them the Sisters.”
Feelgood (smiles) : Β “Well, that will certainly please their friend, Mr Smallballs….”
A & A (in unison) : Β “Wolfie? Β Ain’t no one said nuffink about Wolfie. Β We ain’t gonna start on the Lady of the Manor. Β Fuckin’ lunatic. Β We’re out of here. Β
Just wait till we see Clive…..”
Feelgood stares as the two security specialists disappear out the door……
Wenger whose he fink he bloody is? He walks around as if owns the bloody place – picking the team; talking to the press about Arsenal this and Arsenal bloody that; comin’ and going when he wants – usually first thing in the morning and last thing at night. I bet that really pisses off the poor people what has to let him in and out at them times – better you never thought of that Arsene so-called Wenger – did yer?
And while i’m on the subject of someone some idiots out there, who’ve been watching Arsenal for longer than i care to remember how to structure a sentence let alone an argument – wheelbarrow.
Oh yeah, no – Arsene so-called Wenger – our greatest manager – some idiots say – do me a favour. I’ve got one word to say to people what say that – Bruce Rioch. He wasn’t given long enough – in my opinion – by our useless so-called useless board. He was building a great side he woz. Then this skinny, four-eyed frenchman (i’m not being racist, i’m just stating facts) with the silly Clouseau (clueless more like. Ha! you can use that yourselves on your paper-rounds tomorrow if you like. Don’t say i don’t give you nothink here at Leg Rash) and starts winning so-called doubles and trophies, and ramming fantastic, never seen before football down our throats. Did we ask for that? No! Did Wenger give Rioch the credit he deserved?No! Do I know what the fuck I’m talking about?Exactly!
Alright – so things have picked up lately, you can’t argue with that.But that’s only because the dimwitted manager has started paying attention to what we’ve been saying here at Leg Rash for ages. For a couple of seasons now, and those of you on here that are old enough to read will back me up on this, we’ve saying everythink to do with Arsenal is sh*t, sh*t, sh*t. We’ve said it relentlessly to anyone that would listen anywhere – sh*t. The team i support and everythink to do with it – now and forever – is bloody sh*t – alright – no question.
And the people in charge with all their fancy, far-sighted ways should be dragged from the offices what our hard-earned payed for and burned alive – it’s the only thing that’ll make ’em see sense – but that’s just my opinion.
Fortunately some noble souls down the gutter end of the British media picked up on our siren calls and helped rub the club’s collective nose in its recent, relative lack of success. And now, would you believe it, the so-called man in charge has started to do what anyone who reads LG will know we’ve been demanding for ages: Win all our games, all the time, under all circumstances – you useless bunch b’s – or else.
And Wenger, now i’ve got your funny foreign ear (i’m not being racist, from my perspective as a quite white true-blue Englishman, his ear is foreign – and there’s nothing wrong with that – OK!), come January i want you to go out and splosh loads of dosh, on loads of really expensive foreign players what we can’t afford – that i’ve seen loads of youtube clips of (well one fuzzy one anyway). And if you don’t you’ll have me, my readers and them what come here just to look at photos to answer to – Gottit??!!?? So-called self-sustaining model – fuk it, don’t let it fuk you.
Until tomorrow fellow-travellers, joy-riders and journeymen!
‘ere Egore – is anyone still reading this shite what i write? … Not as many lately you say. Right, well let’s fix it so that you have to double click on the page to read the content. That way we fiddle the figures and keep the sponsor happy. After all, i do have to maintain my big garden/Pierre Cardin life-style building a career out of running Arsenal down has got me accustomed to – you know!
Heh, brilliant zico. π
Camberwell, they were terrible. I’ve never seen a bratwurst than you π
Mmm, Leg Rash,
Your style seems familiar… π
Excellent episode Dr Z π Quite right too . Dwarf oiks don’t frighten me .
Now then Jeeves , be a dear and pass me my lip gloss .
Bah! It’s been a while since we have seen a troll
Very nice piece.
http://www.london24.com/sport/arsenal/clock_end_boy_racism_in_football_stems_from_inaction_at_the_top_1_1130838
Arsenal truly is a diverse place and is welcoming to anybody, just like this bar.
Or is that tabs?
Not me Harsha .
Great stuff Leg Rash π
Loads of this bloody “work” malarky getting in the way of bar visits today for me π
Leg Rash, I agree completely….
Now just swallow these meds like a good lad. There’s a good boy π
I wonder if “Online Moaner” is going to make an appearance next π
The little fucking Kraut only has himself to blame,
Reggie was convinced that nailing his feet to the floor would be enough to get him to agree to our ‘ terms ‘ for S & P.
But after we nabbed him coming out of his shop,he got very mouthy
about superior German sausage,and Reggie went off on one.
So once we got to the warehouse there was no controlling him,
not only did he nail the fuckers feet to the floor,he then proceeded to
wire up his knackers and give him full bore.
It went on for so long,that the krauts nuts started smoking and shrivelled up to to the size of 2 little black marbles.
Even the end of his sausage started smoking.!!
I actually thought Reggie had ‘ offed ‘ him,but after what seemd an eternity,Smallballs came to,he couldn’t speak from the shock,but was able to sign our contract.
Mission accomplished
That leaves one last fucker to persuade,then we’ve got the whole of Mile End Road sewn up.
Reggie and I will be paying one final visit to the Chemist shop owned by the Feelgoods,
We’re convinced that Fabian Feelgood is dispensing more than Cold and Flu cures from his shop.
Reggie reckons he’s inhaling/ingesting/selling dodgy substances,and always seems to be ‘ Off with the Pixies ‘
For a chemist shop,there seems to be a lot of ‘ Dreamy people ‘ wandering in and out.
Anyway,one final visit to convince him to sign up,let’s hope he sees sense,although Reggie is quite happy if he doesn’t.
Extract ends.
Heh , more heart warming tales from the cheery East End π
Holic, cheers for the support! Now if I can lay on another blinder for the ton, I’ll consider that a good day’s work.
*puts thinking cap on, begins to bend mind to task of producing yet more top-draw humour*
Vital tonight, the back line must have total concentration. Ramsey and Arteta must also put in commanding performances.
I would also like to see Alex O-C and Park on the bench and rearing to see action.
Tabs
I see Wolfie saw off the Allsorts boys without even knowing.
Feelgood has a lot to answer for.
By the By,remiss of me not to congratulate you on another stirring episode of BTA
Cheers
The Sweeper.
Just a general question (seriously now), where are Dortmund most dangerous?
Morning all, yet another flying visit and good to see the lunacy levels being kept at peak levels.
Snowy – Welcome back, top man!
ABB – Sorry for your news, welcome back as well.
Dr.z/Feelgood – More great extracts. Edwin particulalry enjoyed the one form the previous drinks – top stuff and great ‘feed lines’ π
Clive @ #87 – Don’t know whom I would be more afraid to meet in a dark alley. You or The Krays in their pomp. Scary stuff and please pass my regards to The Sweeper. Now, about your protection money…
Leg rash @ #77 – Keep scracthing, good stuff!
Camberwell @ various – Good stuff, sanks for ze vezzer varning. I already have my towel laid out on my seat.
Harry Redyapp @ #41 – Excellent! We’ll all be thinking of you as you hone you muscle control before that first trip to the shower block in the new year.
CoR @ #59 and Wolfie @ #80 – Heh! π
Oh, and ‘Holic, your post wasn’t too bad either. I will wear my gloves, hat and scarf tonight to prevent any form of bodily detritus getting onto my smartphone π
For any ‘Holics going to the match tonight, I will certainly be at The Tollie after the game. If you wish to get in touch, The Barman has my details.
Come on Ze Arsenal!!!
All together now:
“Wir haben ein groΓes verdammtes Deutsch!
Ein groΓes verdammtes Deutsch!
Wir haben ein groΓes verdammtes Deutsch!….”
The countdown begins…
The Creative Midfielder, lays a perfect pass to The Sweeper who bombs (oops!) into the Dortmund half….
But what about Dortmund’s danger men?? Anyone…Bueller?
TS
As well as Tabs @ 91,,it was also remiss of me not to congratulate you on the first episode of Exit,
Enjoy the game tonight,won’t be easy,but hopefully the team’s new found confidence will get us over the line.
Cheers
The Sweeper.
Passes to Smallballs down the right channel.!!
Races into the box for the return,!!
The key must be to keep it tight at the back for the first 20 or 30 (as it is with any game surely….)
One thingβs for sure, we must get off to a strong start against this quality opposition tonight. Any soft early goals would, in my view, represent an emergency.
Which would have me reaching for my phone and dialing nein, nein, nein!
Great cross from Wolfie,leaps above the defense !!
Fuck Off Camberwell you Goose.!!
If that isn’t the most beautifully crafted ton, I don’t live in Camberwell and neither do I support the mighty reds of Highbury!
Get. In. There.
hehehe, well in CG. Unlucky Sweeper π
I’ll see you gays around 195.
Peeeace.
Camberwell,
i am sending some relatives of Ronnie and Reggie round to see you.!!
Have you written your Will.??
The Scene : Carlos together with El Jefe , (recently back from a failed bid for power following the Italian Elections) , are lying flat on a hilltop overlooking Greggs Bakery . Carlos has his binoculars trained on the entrance to Greggs , whilst El Jefe idly strokes the 12 bore shotgun lying at his side .
El Jefe : Bit bloody cold and damp here Carlos . I could really do with a warming Tequila . Remind me again , what are we doing here ?
Carlos : Get with the programme El Jefe . Shaft sent us down here . Latest mission . We’re on the tail of that piece of dung-beetle jizz , that passes for the Head of Fifa , Blatter .
El Jefe : And we’ll find him here ?
Carlos : Shaft reckons so . Blatter is taking all sorts of precautions now . So many people after him . Huge bounty on his head . Told me Blatter is now dressing as a woman to stay off the radar .
El Jefe : Well it seems unlikely to me .
Carlos : And what do you know ? “Find me a woman who’s Blatter” , they were his exact words before he sent us down here .
With the Binoculars still trained on the Entrance , Carlos suddenly sees Shaft himself approaching the door , looking focused and stroking his ‘tache .
Carlos : What the bloody hell is going on ? Looks like he’s going for the direct approach . He could jeopardise the whole mission . Better get on the two-way .
*wrenches an enormous walkie-talkie from his pocket*
Carlos : Black Panther , this is Peruvian Llama do you read ? Come in Black Panther . Do you read ?
Shaft : Peruvian Llama , there you are ! Where you been man ? Can’t wait any longer for you Guys . I need some action , this Cat needs feeding .
Carlos : But we’re on the lookout for Blatter . “Get me a woman who’s Blatter” you said . We’re maintaining covert surveillance .
Shaft : Geez man , I said “Get me a woman who’s FATTER !” . There’s enough female rump in this place to keep a cat happy for days . I may be gone some time …
Carlos : π
rofl!
Clive @ #96
Cheers for the kind words re: EXIT. Episode #2 will be worked on when things calm down at work… famous last words….
I’m confident we’ll get a satisfactory result tonight. Time to slice some ripe German sausage….
Hilarious banter @ #102 BTW π
Camberwell – Sehr gut mate. You’re the obviously the sort of guy who could fall into a bucket of t*ts and NOT come up sucking his thumb π
Carlos @ #107. Superb esp. the scene setting *wonders about how to recognise dung-beetle jizz the next time he runs into some*
Edwin suggests that you get back down to Victoria ASAP. MI6, apparently, have a mission for you. O&O π
Clive @91 – Indeed , Wolfie has been known to take on Allsorts at any time and any place π
Cheers for the kind words on BTA .Hard luck on the century .
Well in Camberwell , but will you ever score without a self-assist ? By the strict letter of the completely fictitious rule book , I reckon that one goes to Clive π
Heh TS , nice stuff π
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Good point tabs @ #111!
*snatches trophy away from the aghast Camberwell and passes it over to the jubilant Sweeper*
Booo Camberwell! Boooo! π
Manchester in crisis;
Citeh are plunging into crisis, having lost a game in Europe. It is clear that the dream is over for this new team. The possible lack of future Champions League matches this season is likely to bankrupt their owner. He has spent all the money he could find in his jeans (197 million), and now fears that he may have to search in another pair. But they’re in the wash, so it could be inconvenient.
United are also devastated, needing a point to qualify. The odds are shortening on Ferguson losing his job before the next round. The pressure mounts.
These two clubs join Chelski (2nd richest football owner) as being this month’s “Crisis Clubs”, as dubbed by us, the Meedja, who know everything.
They take over from previous “Crisis Club” Arsenal, who seem to have got lucky in Wenga’s “panic buys” somehow coming good and winning five in a row. We are confident this won’t last as Wenga is a rotten Frenchie and not a good honest Englishman like ‘Awwy.
Exculsive.
MT@114 π So so true .
Tabs, in defence of my poor excuse for humour, I tried my best to get someone to answer my question about danger men but didn’t get a bite…the self-assist was the only option.
On that topic, Clive, how many Pre-self-assists did you give yourself in the build up? Pretty sure the pass to Smallballs dribbled harmlessly into touch…
Camberwell @ #116
Ah! I may have been a little too hasty and sharp. Decent defence counsel.
Share the honours with The Sweeper? π
Leg Rash and Carlos
Sehr Gut. π
Extract 23rd November (incomplete)
Feck. Feck Feck Feckity Feck…….
Hmm not convinced Camberwell .
Any number of touches allowed in the nineties , but if you hit 99 , you’re immediately offside and interfering with play .
I can see that there may however have been a deflection in this case , thus playing you onside .
I have referred it to the Committee and hope to get back to you some time in the next 3 months .
Herr zico, eh? Where’s Frau Smallballs then? π
Still applying lip gloss TS , and being Lady-of-the-manorish .
Too many Germans in the Bar today for my liking π
Warning, posts can still be deleted at the discretion of the management. Excessive self-assists may result in the ultimate punishment. Just saying like π
But what about Dortmundβs danger men?? Anyoneβ¦Bueller?”
Surely not, I was told he would be absent f’ris Bueller’s day off…
@124 *Groan*…. Boo, Holic, boo…..! π
The Guv’nor gets tough π
And heh @124 π
Beware Marty the Goat.
We don’t want to sign him for nothing (even though we would actually want to sign him for nothing…)
Random & Collective ‘Holic Thoughts
with a tip of the hat to Dr.z
Sausage eaters, Chelski beaters
Freezing tonight, we’ll need some heaters
Diaby returning, defensively learning
The Pole in goal, Arshavin in the hole?
Clive & Camberwell, century fighting
Learned counsel will be advising
The Krays, Santos’ gays
Mighty Arsenal, back to winning ways
Citeh & Chelski, clubs ‘in crises’
More sausage being cut in slices
Feelgood’s f*cked, Wolfie’s chucked
Shaft is waxing, Edwin is taxing
Snir on stats, multiple hats
Mr.C and Mr.T, presiding at The Quackery
Redknapp’s on notice, awaiting trials
His first shower trip should cure his piles
The quad’s still on, we’re in the hunt
John Terry is a mahoosive….
*gets coat, leaves*
Morning / afternoon all.
Things move fast in here. Good work from Clive, zico, leg rash, Meedja, Tabs, TS –
good job I’m working to keep you all in season tickets π
TS @128 – π
This is getting serious.
Holic, am I being threatened with a gagging order?? :p
President @ 120: That’s literally the first time I’ve heard the ’99’ rule enunciated by anyone. If you can get objective support for said rule I’ll admit “my bad” (as the kids say).
Heh, TS @128. Worthy of a Guinness…. π
Excellent! The eminent physicians, Messrs T. & C. are making some house calls.
A Guinness would be most appreciated Mr.C, cheers!
BTW, I was introduced to a “Gay Guinness” the other day. Anyone else heard of this? Santos’ preferred tipple???
TS@128 heh , excellent π
Who is the mysterious Leg Rash if it wasn’t Trev ? Yet another identity to unravel . Maybe it was Kendo Nagasaki ?
Trev , keep up the Good work π
Camberwell , surely you know the rules are made up as we go along . Get yourself a good Brief π
Right , off for a bit . Beers on the Bar fellas .
Trev,
Not sure I am too comfortable with my name being enunciated with leg rash immediately following…..
Just sayin’
Wahr Story – was he a relative of Gay Gordon?
Don’t mock Santos – I’m always happier when there’s a smooth Brazilian around….
Conversations flying in! Great contributions from everyone you Holics can certainly put a smile on any face!
CG – Looks like it’s already very serious π
‘Holic @ #127
I am hoping that Marty The Goat is at the top of Le Boss’ Xmas shopping list.
A marquee signing would be a real statement of intent.
Condolences abb, hope you recover soon.
I’m always busy when the century is about, I’ll hopefully getting back into form towards the 200s π
Looking forward to the match tonight, top quality drinks so far, COYG!
I read somewhere the other day that we were interested in a German guy called Herman. Seriously!!! π
My condolences (sincerely) Nurse ABB, and welcome back to The Quackery.
Quite frankly this place has gone to pot (ahem) without you here.
Staff Nurse Wolfie is happy enough putting on the Marigolds, but then she just prances about the place. Still, she is proving mighty useful as a security measure whilst Carlos is off swanning around with Shaft.
Mr.C @ #137 – Oh contraire! per previous drinks, I am a massive Santos fan. Anyone who goes to The Holloway Road Chip Bar for a nosh and gets his mate to film it too is a top man in my book.
PS: See the evidence for yourself at Gunnerblog π
PPS: Totally agreed re: smooth Brazillians *mind wanders off*
tabs @ #134 – Cheers! There’ll be one waiting for you when you return and a Gay Guinness for Wolfie π
Right let’s slow it down a bit as we’re already near the one-five-oh.
Need to be in position with the 195 around 3:15…
Jawhol Herr.C!
I am sehr, sehr interested in ze Arsenal!
Mein bratwurst is tingling at ze sought of playing vis Robin Van Winkel
Tabs – I’m not Leg Rash I’m afraid – but I did do Harry Redyapp π
No-one likes a goal hanger Camberwell π
…especially not Lineker
Self-assister I may be. Goal hanger? What does the president think?
150?
Sneaks in for a cheeky half-century :-/
152 and rolling…..rolling and rolling
Ze Polewurst iz muchhh bettzer for my likingh! Is muchhh zthicker to ztart withh…
Arthur, if I am sober enough to remember, do you mind if I put a link to the Android app in the match report tonight?
Now gentlemen, let’s be friendly to our visitors tonight. I’m a third generation midnight towel-draper meself π
Holic
I don’t mind at all it would be good to put on a side bar as well what do you think?
Top marks for all the comedic contributions..!
Canβt wait for tonight. I think this match will be a real test of where weβre at.
And while I will be lighting candles throughout the day that we have a plan B to Goetze running at Santos β I do expect Gervinho to cause them problems. I think heβs been a superb acquisition and with a little more patience in his finishing and final passing β he could well be the signing of the season. If were efficient in taking our chances β we should qualify.
Arthur, Would the addition of a side bar mean the drinks would be doubled? π
‘Holic @ #153
Actually, I’m a big fan of the modern Germany and Germans. Especially one particular big f*cking one π
Re: Meedja Tosspot, That is quite an exculsive. Quite creative too.
Re: CK @107 You have a real literary gift. Don’t let the bad guys know or they’ll put you in with the “pen is mightier than the sword” crowd. π
By the way, if you ever need the security assistance of Kendo Nagasaki I may be able to put you in touch with him. π
Have to say, very restrained by all in the bar – 10 past 3 and we’re only just getting to 160!
I recommend 16-17 posts per hour (or pph) for the next two hours.
Let’s see if we can keep it simmering at that level shall we chaps?
8ball is Kendo!!!! π
Hasn’t been a post for 21 minutes, so I’ll fill the gap.
Is Mr T, tabs or Trev?
@ 156 bt8bbgfg
Great minds think alike π
Some excellent drinks today. Too many to call out individually. A doff of the tifter to all the regular scribes and the debutants.
As for these Century Club bylaws, don’t Mornington Crescent rules apply?
Scruzgooner …. your debut has been spectacular in the last few days. Like a breath of fresh Wind…oh, hang on, that’s Wind.
Welcome both, and long may you continue…..
@ 153
midnight towel draper
π
NBN @ #164 – King’s Cross, Holloway Road, St. James’ Park
8ball @ #159 – Unmasked! :-O
Wind @ #162 – Mr.T = Dr.T = Trev plus a cast of thousands.
Holic
You have mail….
Whilst there is all this “outing” going on, can I just remind all who may be looking in, that any resemblance between yours truly and the worlds greatest business man, Dr Feelgood, are purely co-incidental.
I don’t even have a plan, cunning or otherwise π
Finally got around to watching the Manure-Benfica highlights. Is it just me or was Berbatov’s goal clearly offside? I only ask because when I read the Guardian MbM report, post game write up, and soccernet report there is not a single mention of the goal being offside. Granted soccernet are Manu lackeys and the Guardian is English, but maybe I am missing something.
Bearded. Yes. The goal was offside.
As for Napoli’s first goal, that was ridiculous and I don’t wanna even begin to think what woulda been said had we conceded a goal like that.
How did I become stats guy? I’m just filling in for Matt (where on earth is he?!)… π
Snir @ #171
If the cap fits my friend…. π
Off to the HoF!
Laters all….
COYRRRs!!!
Let’s hope the red army storm the Berlin Wall and we’ll be toasting schadenfreude at the end of the night.
Stein on the bar for whoever wants one.
Pretzels are on Lars…
WS@167: You play a mean opening. Victoria. Paddington (Circle and District). Blackhorse Road.
CG@175: How do you stop them falling off?
8 minutes till I get out of work, time is bloody dragging now
See you all later!
Lars has left his credit card behind the bar again, hint hint…
Victoria line suspended so any Holics/Gooners using that line think of a different route to take.
Rumors going around that AA will start but on the left not in the hole.
Thanks Snir. On yoru point, had Arsenal conceded the two goals Manure conceded Steve McManahan would have been frothing at the mouth at how terrible the defending is. I feel like when I watch games now if the opposition has a single shot on target the announcers will drone on and on about how terrible the defense is. I watch the Spanish language broadcast of the games whenever they are available. They are probably saying the same shite, but I have to really focus to understand what they are saying so they are easier to ignore.
*your
Extract 23rd NovemberΒ
Feck. Feck Feck Feckity Feck.
Would never have figured how hard it could be to get someone to do my dirty work. Β Arthur and Allan Allsorts rolled up with all the malevolence of a Glaswegian razor gang, but just the mere mention of Missy Smallballs, and they disappeared like snow off a dyke (heh).
Meanwhile, Roxette continues to foam at the mouth, as I have to conjure up new ways of explaining my sudden urge to put her body in the path of anybody/anything that veers into my sight line. Β She is now talking about “leaving me to my own devices”. Β (Feck, how did she find out about the devices?!!)
This puts me in a king-sized dilemma – to go down the local to see the Arsenal tonight and risk certain death, or have a night in. Β One could be more painful than the other – damn you, empty beer fridge!
It is becoming increasingly obvious that to replace Carlos, I am going to have to expand my search as far as money will allow me to go. Β Which, based on the contents of my wallet should be somewhere near Blackpool. Β
Roxette also continues to spend like Β a drunken sailor, which I suppose beats sleeping with a drunken sailor – I’ll keep my eye out for any “pirate theme nights” in her diary, just in case. Β Her current spending spree appears to be proportionately related to the increasing frequency she has been seen out in public. Β Hats, shoes, skirts, eye patches……the list never ends.
Still, got to get back to the plan. Β Edwin needs to be brought to heel, especially since he’s now gone and started speaking to the spooks. Β If they show him the Feelgood Tapes then there will no longer be a straight choice between fight or flight. Β As Alex Ferguson said in his previous role as Taggart – “It’s murrdurr…..”
Catalan @ 165, π Quality mate.
I’m glad Camberwell Gooner is about, because I’ve only seen Gooners as far south of London as Walworth (exculding myself of course :)) coming back from Matchdays on the Northern/Bakerloo line.
Come on you REDS!
Cheers for the Beer TS @143 . Wolfie less convinced by the Gay Guinness . Turns out it’s a normal Guinness with a Cherry on an umbrella stick . He left muttering something about he hadn’t had a cherry for years . Oh well .
And while we’re on the subject of Carry On Innuendo , you can get a nosh in The Holoway Road Fish Bar ? Blimey , they must like you in there . Last time I went , I had to make do with a piece of cod . Some people get all the luck !
Trev@146 – Ah thanks . I enjoyed Harry Redyapp π And 8Ball is Kendo !!!! Well played 8Ball , that came out of leftfield . So who is the mysterious Leg Rash .
NBN @176 – A very good riposte to TS’s sneaky opening , but I think you’ve left me with a simple out move which might be difficult to counter . I’m going Notting Hill , racing downmarket to T*ttenham Hale , and then a swift hop skip and a jump to that most glorious of stations , Arsenal . Beat that !!
Feelgood @182 π π Tremendous . Get yourself to the juicer . Life always looks better through the bottom of a glass π
Camberwell @149
The jury’s out . Let’s just say that your actions in the nervous nineties are now being closely monitored π
Life through the (bottom of the looking) glass, tabs. Another pearl of wisdom. π
Heh Dr Z π
Tabs@184: Sorry, mate. Under traditional rules, on match days you can only play Gillespie Road. That puts you back to Tottenham Hale, not that I would wish that on anybody. Meanwhile, I play Colliers Wood, Sudbury Hill, Turnham Green. That last one may leave you struggling…
π Heh. To all of you.
With the pace of the drinks right now, it could be an open net for 200.
heh, love the true stories, gents. feeling bad for feelgood, a vacation day means i will be watching the tape delayed game as live at a local pub. I thought blighty had 24-hour beer deliveries? at that’s what i remember shaft saying as one of his inducements to get merry wan working to empty his blatter…that is, if merry wan, nah.
catalan@165, cheers! Just trying to contribute, even though I’ll never reach the heights of the executive board. maybe i’ll ton up soon, though…
Into the 190s. Starting to knock the ball around…
Back pass to the keeper who turns the striker and sends the ball out to the wing.
Picks it up on the wing, looking for options…
TS, TaBS.. enjoy the game gays! And the beers…..
NBN: tell him to stand still!
Jesus, that sounds like a lollypop stick joke.
BTW, whatever happened to them?
Past Kagawa, cuts into the middle, Gotze stands in his way. Looks up for potential runners….
Plays a one-two with Wind…
cuts away from wind, dragging the defender away…then turns him back outside, getting behind him…
Makes his run down the right…
Skips past a challenge, drives upwards towards the corner flag…
Amazing, he’s ended up with the ball in the goal!
Wind runs to the North Bank, celebrates with Ned and Joshua, and acknowledges his mentor, tabs π
and wind carries it into the net!
Great goal from there Wind, but fess up, was it a shot or a cross?
Can it be?
Scruz, where were you man?
The intended cross was for you or NBN, it was there for the taking :p
Unlucky man, your maiden century will come, in time.
nbn@203, knowing wind it was one or the other…
Dr F π
However, I should point out, that there IS an alternative to this search for a replacement for Carlos…… you come to The Quackery, with your sensible head on (we have drugs that can induce this state) and we smoke a pipe or two of peace.
I think by now that you have seen that The Quackery, affiliated as it is with (amongst others) Mr T, Staff Nurse Wolfie, Carlos and El Jefe (those last 3 compliment each others actions so well, it’s almost as if they are connected π ), is a force that you want on your side, rather than against.
With favourable terms you could influence us to side with you in your apparent power struggle with Prof TeS.
Yours confidentially,
Mr C
PS – Prof TeS; the same offer applies to you π
It was a cross NBN, I hold my hands up in the air π
CG@195: What were they in the first place?
Er, no. It can’t.
A cross indeed – spinning and dipping from the wind.
Hey, Wind, as Napoleon said of his bgenerals, better lucky than good.
Scruz, you know I’m there for you with the assist (or goal ;), sorry, couldn’t resist) on 300, things can only get better for your goalscoring attempts and timing and finishing π
The above should also apply to Chamakh and Gervinho π
Team News: Unchanged from the weekend.
Bench: Fabianski, JD, Diaby, Yossi, Frimpong, Arshavin, Chamakh.
wind, I got there a fraction late, but it curled in anyway…no worries, congrats! and I got my maiden century about six before I got married…:)
Joshua @ 211, π Very nice assist, and very nice wordplay.
NBN: really shit jokes on lollypop sticks. Used to see them when I was a nipper, now they seem to have disappeared.
snir@214, no ox and a ramsey start. obviously the lad is more in than dispensable. maybe aa will fill the divot on the hour.
Thanks NBN, strong words from the stout frenchman indeed.
Scruz, get in mate π
wind@219, and out, lather rinse repeat…;)
Let’s hope that we get the job done tonight, then we can see a bit of The Ox in the next game. I know these are big games, and can’t argue with the progress that we’ve made, but I’d like to see him get game time.
Also, I’d have gone with Le Coq rather than Frimpers for European games.
Which is all irrelevant, ‘cos what the feck do I know? π
catalan, agreed. i’d love to see him come on for theo against full ham, or gervs, to see how dangerous he looks against a tiring defense.
Scruz @ 220, drink of the day π
‘Stands and applauds’
AW not selecting Arshavin to play in the hole today. Wolfie must have had a word.
Come on you gunners!!
Catalan Gunner @ 221
You may know a lot.
Unlike that “Mr C” fella. Dicing with danger that bloke π
Well in Wind , lovely finish . The boy done good .
Off to the juicer so just time to say good luck everybody , Come on The Arsenal .
NBN@188 – hmm I can see I’m up against a Grandmaster . Didn’t realise we were playing “Jubilee” Rules . Leaves me in a bit of a tricky spot . Can only play safe , and go Regents Park , Canning Town and leave myself nestling at Camden Town . Over to you Squire .
In anticipation of a large conversion rate of shots on target to goals scored tonight, can someone with access to stats tell me what our rankings are
I suspect Robin then Theo – but who else has a reasonable rate?
If anyone abroad has access to satellite its FTA on 19E on Sat 1 – enjoy everyone
COYREEEEEEDDDDSSSS
Zico
Don’t listen to him – he knows nothing, he’s a quack. Oh, wait… π
Evening Holics!
Fridge full of beer (probably not a good thing), stream up and running (in dutch) but what the heck!
Come on you Rip Roaring Free Scoring Never Boring Gooners!
ATG – http://free-footie.comli.com/mypremiumtv/ss2.php
In English if you want π
GaMon! UREDS!
wind@223, not hardly, you teed it up for me…I forgot to say, though, I got that 100th with a maiden header…
Taking a powder now, hoping leftcoastgooner is at 99at 2 for the game…back in 4 hours or so to celebrate…
Cheers Snir!
English it is now!
Come on ARSEEEENNNNNNNNNAAAAAALLLLLL!
COYRRR
get a grip guys
reds 4 ever
Their pressing game is extremely impressive.
I would love us to get Marty the Goat, if only so we could field the Ox, the Coq and the Goat in one team.
(Have we still got the Coq, though, is he on the way out?)
proper corner please
Sky do know we go through with a draw right? Cause it doesn’t sound like they do.
Snr must be better than this unbiased german commentator
How are we looking holics? I’m stuck indoors with only the Chavs to watch on ITV – even if I AM enjoying the HD quality (rather new to the CG household…)
CG heavy weather they are on top
CG – I posted a stream @231. Working quite well.
Big, big game – they’re pressing us v high at home. No room behind?
UREDS!
That play when Lewandowski was penalized for handball from the Kos clearance, showed what a smart player Song is.
Dortmund had a lot of space in the middle of the park because Song was missing. He was on the left covering for Santos who was caught upfield after going down to ground for a tackle.
Had Song committed to covering the threat from the middle we would have conceded.
half time hard going both sides
The game is tighter then Atom Ant’s arse and I was expecting goals dammit!… and all I can hear is Dortmund drooligans
They lost their playmaker and CB.
A2nd half we’ll have ’em.
Come on you gunners!!!
61% possesion for the Gunners. Amazing.
That’s astonishing.
I would have never believed such a stat.
We barely had the ball for more than one second for a player.
santos too slow could have let 1 in
Goooooaaaaaaaaal from song to robin
oh my god I scored on PES 11 at exactly the same time!!!
COYG! (virtual and real)
Va
n the man!!!!
Briliant Song!!!!
RVP,RVP,RVP – SONG1
Robin van Persie! (I love you)
And when I wrote what I wrote @248 I didn’t even mean his technique!!!
Wow. Simply Wow.
Pardon – Song!
Gotta bow down on that assist by Song. Something very special!!!!!
Come on Van The Man!
We’ve only got one Song.
Song’s cross was purely superb! Alex Song who?
I’d chuck Arshavin on for Gervinho and nail this down.
Can someone tell Gervinho to shoot instead of roudning the keeper? Please!!
Snir, I was shocked too. BBC showing 48% so I’m not sure how accurate FOX is.
Gervinho needs to pull that trigger when it matters!
For his sake defenders got back real quick!
tackle from Song leads to Theo chance
Subs please Boss subs!
Is this the moment Arteta goes back to being injury prone?
Tim – Arsene heard u finally
Apparently not.
I think there should be a new rule to prevent Gooners from suffering heart attacks.
RvP mustn’t lie on the ground injured for more than 5 seconds.
g’isalob
Exactly Snir, I started muttering gibberish when I saw that sight.
Kos looking tired – off for JD
Go Arteta
Abu 4 Theo
Darn it – Deutschlander champs and current bundesliga form side Dortmund dealt wiv – we don’t look doo bad – do we?
Diaby’s back π
Goal from a corner ! Wow
Fuck me.
From a corner!!!
super sub Corner Arteta – Diaby to Rvp who else GGGGGGGGGOALLL
Robin van Persie!!! (x2!)
We’re going forward lads! :’)
What can I say is Van the Polewurst yet agin!
Come on Arsenal!
Robin of Goalsley!… Is he on something?
Ooops not Abu but TV nodded
bayer Leverkusen 2 Chelsea 1
Happy Fucking days π
This team knows how to win – and 300 hoves into view – Foorrrwwwaaarrddd!
Wind
I have certainly got some wind now π
2 -1 in lastmin
we won but it was hard going
This is a big result. Superb.
Arise Sir Alex of Song – my man of the match. (Sorry Robin).
Group sinnrrs.
Fucking briliant.
ReeeeeesulTTTT!
QuaD sTill on!
They yet again score a lucky goal!
We were superior!
Come on Arsenal….
Leverkusen 2 Chelski 1.
3 richest clubs in PL struggling to qualify from group stages,
Arse through with a game to spare.
WENGER,you are sacked.!!
Begone.
a very happy Sweeper.
And the Chavs get beat! Hah.
Another thing
Can it be.????
?
Sorry, WINNERS.
Lester you bloody little bugger.!!!!
If i get 300 chelski lose!
Ah well π
Sneaky Wind I am π
Nice one AL
Arthur @ 291, nice π
Last minute hiccup, sours the taste of victory slightly. But we are through as group winners! More than can be said about the Mancs π
Great win guys!
Santos for me did as well as Song just imagine Clichy doing the same thing?
Santos WHO???????????????????????
Clichy “Money is not everything”
Get a job!
Chelski lost 2-1
I can’t believe it CW – what can i say – I’m sniffer
Nice assist Zico, Unlucky Mr Sweeper, your time will come surely in ‘Holic later blog about our glorious win!
‘a’
Song deffo MOM
This team is building up a lovely head of steam. Pity about the clean sheet though.
307 Baltimorean
Well said… hiccup it mat be but we are through and we didn’t drew with Benfica at home!
Just goes to show, all those experts mouthing off not so long ago.
And we qualify top of the group with a match in hand. A decent chance of being the only English team through too, what with Chelsea losing as well! Will be amazing if that happens. However, I think ManU and Chelsea will still make it..
That goal really pisses me off but never mind…
The defense were excellent… Didn’t commit to needless tackles, let Dortmund have possession in area which weren’t threatening and made them shoot from distance.
Song MOM by far.
RvP isn’t human (I love you ABB π ), that’s 44 goals from 46 games for Arsenal and Holland in 2011 which is better than Messi’s 55 from 64 games.
Give him whatever he wants, even if it means we go bankrupt.
First English side to go through, and I though we were a “crisis club.”
How stupid are the pundits.
Thanks god we’ve got a manager who makes a mockery of them and doesn’t listen to their stupid suggestions.
Well on AL
Woo Hoo We Won – we’re wonderful we fukkin arwe!
Good signs indeed the players are taking the lead from their captain and seem to be bonding as a side again, Song was immense but by far the man of the match was the sides Hardwork fuck me they put in a shift and are getting the rewards –
We may not be as pretty as the last few years but we are starting to look alot harder to beat and seeing both widmen tracking back and making tackles was joyful !!
Up The Arse,
ta OH2H!
@308 – ATG
I agree.
He is getting better and better with his understanding with his teammates and his ball retention is immaculate. I have never seen a defender with so much flair keeping possession even under the toughest of pressing games.
Nudge, nudge, say no more…Oi, Klopp how about a Bavarian one?
A Santoast – Blimey I love our slightly Bonkas Brazilian Left- Back!
Have to agree – Santos is rather amazing, love the way he purposefully plays the ball off of the opponents. He does it 3 or 4 times per game and it almost always works.
What a great result and solid overall. Big credit to Kos playing out of position. Love this team….
Another good win you gays
Cheers Wind – we won – whey hey!
The gays were good!
BtM any Santosian contacts going about ?
its Party Time Lads!
All aboard the Happy Train Line in a ‘thetrainline.com’ style advert style π
Indeed Tim. Song motm.
RvP not too bad either π
Overall a great team performance.
I just gave a round on the house here in the bar, so I’ll do it hrre too.
London Pride with an Ouzo shot for the bar please guv’.
Yeah I agree with Chippy – going forward both Theo and Flipper were frustrating, but they were very good in supporting the guys defensively.
BTW Glenn Hoddle – fuck off you tosser!
Wind, no need to advertise for the Happy Train – just show me the money π
Zico – Theo had a problem because Kos rarely went forward making it hard for Theo as he was covered by both Smeltzer and Perisic.
Theo is not a technical player who would beat two defenders on the touchline…
After all, he ain’t no Alex Song π
At this rate RVP should match Thierry’s scoring record by end of season.
By the way Diaby’s presence is what made the 2nd goal.
His presence made Santana mark him on the corner putting Perisic on RvP who doesn’t half a CB’s defensive awareness and he lost RvP after the TV flick.
How much we talking Dr F?
Brilliant stuff from the whole team.. This is the passion and commitment that was lacking in the fag ends of the last two seasons..
COYG
This is absolutely ridiculous.
How many times have we heard pundits cry for us to be more direct and functional rather than tippy tappy?
Now that we’re more robust and less tippy tappy they’re dismissing us.
They have to be certain of their opinions, this is absolutely ridiculous.
Forget the pundits Snir.. We were relegation fodder supposedly this season..
Arsene knows.. :p
I am dreaming about Mans U and City, and Chelski in the Europa league, along with Spuds and Stoke. Man, would I love that….
Song is coming on song now…
What was that, only 61% possession, sack Wenger immediately! And it was a easy group for Arsenal to qualify, what about if there were teams such as Basel, Otelul, Gent or Genk or Geng, ha?!
Baltimorean, I have to say that really is extremely funny.
I literally laughed out loud in front of the computer!
Well lads, can you imagine Alex Song on the dance floor…I can! Oh Arsenal, how we love you, we really, really do!
We woz fukkin’ luky – and that’s unacceptable!
Alex Dimitri Song Billooooooooooong!
What a great set of results in the Champions League.
I have no doubt that the last gameday will not be as enjoyable and that some of the usual (English) suspects will still go through, but for now I’m enjoying this!
Happy days!
Wind, whatever number you first thought of, add 5 zeroes.
You get what you pay for, my man π
How seamlessly has Kos slotted in to rb. Granted he’s not getting forward at all, but more importantly we’ve lost absolutely nothing defensively with him out there. He has been working his socks off the last couple of weeks and a deserved ovation at his departure tonight.
Just have to say that when things are difficult (as they were for us very recently) I’m so glad I was born into an Arsenal family and not a Chelsea one.
Arsenal’s style of direct attacking football and solid defense will never win anything. They should go back to pretty tippy tap possesion football that we have always admired without any criticism at all.
Is that right? No, hang on, didn’t we say the opposite before? Doesn’t matter? Ok, cool….. Wenga out. Rotten Frenchie smells of garlic.
Yeah… but they’re a one man team. And anyway, Van Percy may leave them in 2013. So …… CRISIS.
Dr F, perhaps we can come to some sort of, ‘agreement’ in light of your current troubles…? π
Beatded. I agree 100% Kos is our most improved player this season.
MT hilarious.
ps Sorry for all the typos, a shit load of drink + telephone is not a great combination. π
I remember TS (or was it Tabs?) used to go to Le-Grove after we win to enjoy himself a bit.
What are they saying tonight ?
This should be good…
Hehehe, who’s in crisis now meeja bitches?
Oh, I forgot….somehow we still are
London Pride all around fellas, I’m chugging mine and running off to work
tpyos?
Arsene knows
No worries iH2H. Had a few while watching myself including a nice Belgian sampler. Beer that is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYEC4TZsy-Y
RvP to be rested against Fulham?
Can’t afford slip ups in the league…
You threatening me, Wind?
I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt – I’ll set up an interview. Blindfold is in the post π
Gotta go, see you all in the match report.
Drink up fellas….
Still on the train home. What a great night. Chant of the evening????
To the tune of the Nasri song…..
Na na na na na na na na na na na
Arrys going down,
Going down
Arrys going down…..
Awesome.
Beer of the hour:
http://www.aminuteinminneapolis.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/surly_wet-600×400.jpg
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Sing a happy Song, sing a happy Song π
well, that was fun! great goals by van god, and against a strong bvb. sad about soiling the sheet, but again, we are through. well done, boys!