Posted in match review on Oct 25th, 2009 38 Drinks »
On the day the clocks went back somebody forgot to share that vital piece of information with Arsenal, convinced they had won the game when coming in at half-time leading 2-0. For the second game running the side were coasting after the break and that proved costly. It all looked so comfortable for over an […]
Posted in match review on Oct 20th, 2009 47 Drinks »
It is hard to know where to start after one of the strangest European ties I have seen in a long time. Straight off I have to give some respect to Ronald Koeman’s side. I doubted their ability to take the lions share of possession tonight, and for over half an hour they did just […]
Posted in match review on Oct 17th, 2009 24 Drinks »
How many times in the Arsene Wenger era have we returned from an international break and produced a performance that bears no relation to the stuff we were producing before the squad disappeared to the four corners of the globe? Did I hear someone say ‘no change there then?’ I beg to disagree. A couple […]
Posted in match review on Oct 4th, 2009 33 Drinks »
A carnival atmosphere, a rare appearance by Thierry Henry, and a performance followed that summed up thirteen years of Arsene Wenger. There were a couple of setbacks, but in the end mesmeric football won the day. Those fortunate to be watching will surely remember this remarkable game. Whoever thought they would feel sorry for Paul […]
Posted in match review on Sep 29th, 2009 42 Drinks »
Anybody out there play golf? Ever had one of those days where you are hitting the ball as sweet as a nut, but cannot buy a putt? Then, just when you are ready to break the putter over your knee you hole one, and the world is a different place. Fourteen men felt just that […]
Posted in match review on Sep 27th, 2009 25 Drinks »
Fulham remains a real football day out, I am delighted to report. Where else can you park your backside at a pub table overlooking the Thames (morning Tim!) for a refreshing pint? A bit of food and a stroll through the park down the towpath. There is no ‘atmosphere’ or ‘edge’ here. This is the […]
Posted in match review on Sep 22nd, 2009 11 Drinks »
A bright start, and two free headers for Philippe Senderos in the first four minutes, promised rich rewards for both Arsenal, and followers of the ‘holic pound! That was as good as it got for my pocket, but after some close calls the Gunners eventually booked their passage into the fourth round of the Carling […]
Posted in match review on Sep 19th, 2009 41 Drinks »
Those who suspected that Arsene Wenger would play one or more of his talented youngsters were proved wrong as Le Boss plumped for arguably the strongest side available to him. That they proved to be a sledgehammer to crack a nut should not concern us at this point. Star of the show was undoubtedly Thomas […]
Posted in match review on Sep 16th, 2009 18 Drinks »
An eventful start to the season continued in Belgium as Arsenal came back from a horrific opening five minutes to beat Standard Liege in a gripping, if technically horrendous, performance. The recovery from two down to win owed a bit to Lady Luck, and a lot to the hosts unwillingness to cash in on their […]
Posted in match review on Sep 14th, 2009 33 Drinks »
As things turned out I witnessed just the opening half-hour on Saturday. That was enough time to get a flavour of how the game would pan out. Arsenal were dominant for most of it. Adebayor launched an appalling challenge on Fabregas and got away with a brief word from an incompetent official. The hapless referee […]
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