Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Arsenal

Cashley bears the brunt

2008-10-12T15:20:26+00:00

We didn't have to wait too long for the boo boys to resurface at Wembley on Saturday. Yes, Ashley Cole's backpass was lazy and I doubt he'd ever do that in a Chelsea shirt, but to boo one of your own players when you're winning a game? A lot of people were surprised by how composed [...]

When is booing a player acceptable?

2008-10-12T11:48:40+00:00

Recently several players have had to suffer the anger of football fans. Adebayor has had to suffer this treatment and one could argue that the fans indulging in this kind of behaviour actually do more than attack one player, they also encourage the opposition and therefore harm the interests of the team as a whole.

Silence is golden for some, not for Alexander Hleb

2008-10-12T10:49:54+00:00

Rememeber when I wrote about how ex-Arsenal players keep on talking about the club after they leave? It was when Senderos said A.C. Milan are a better club a month or so ago. Well, someone like Alexander Hleb couldn't stay off that list, could he? Like Flamini, I liked Hleb, and a lot and in a [...]

Stick your capi up your arse + Sunday round-up

2008-10-12T09:49:30+00:00

Ahh Sunday, the Sundayest day of the week. I've just had rather a nice lie-in so I'm all set up for the day of sitting around, reading the papers, eating food and drinking wine and beer. Yes, in the same glass. I call it Cabeernet.

So, William Gallas. There's just no escaping this bloke, is there?

Arsenal castoff wants Cesc to join him in Spain

2008-10-12T09:21:00+00:00

Alexander Hleb is not done being a thorn in Arsenal's side apparently. The Belarus international left North London this summer for Barcelona and says he is now working to bring Cesc Fabregas to La Liga. Classy, isn't he? We get...

Arsenal captain: No winning attitude here

2008-10-12T09:00:00+00:00

William Gallas knows what is ailing the schizophrenic Gunners - it's all in their heads. The French centerback blamed the lack of a "winning culture" at the North London club to explain the current trophy drought for Arsene Wenger's boys....

Injury hit for Arsenal: Star won't be back before January

2008-10-12T07:49:00+00:00

There's been a noticeable absence in the Arsenal attack recently and that won't likely change before 2009. Tomas Rosicky, who has been rumored to be on his way back to the lineup before the holidays is now looking at a...

Togo-Swaziland: 6-0, Adebayor hits four

2008-10-11T21:37:03+00:00

International breaks are becoming more and more a goal festival for Arsenal strikers. After Walcott's hat-trick away at Croatia, this weekend it was Adebayor's turn to find some magic. Emmanuel, who boycotted the National side for a month, made his comeback by scoring once before half-time and three times in the second half.

Could Velizar Dimitrov replace Rosicky?

2008-10-11T19:08:27+00:00

You have to feel for Tomas; his injury is turning out into a nightmare. Reports say that he was hospitalised yesterday after complaining of sickness and severe headaches which seemed to be a reaction to the injections he received in his knee. A close friend of the player told The Sun: He doesn't feel good and [.

Is there too much pressure on Theo Walcott?

2008-10-11T15:52:18+00:00

In less than 30 minutes, England will be in action against Kazakhstan for their World Cup qualifying match. Needless to say, the media has been writing about Walcott following his hat-trick away at Croatia and in these last couple of days I've read a lot, maybe too much for a young 19-year old lad. Even [.

Hleb BEGS Gunners Midfielder To Join Him At Barca

2008-10-11T13:30:38+00:00

Former Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb is desperate for his old team-mate Cesc Fabregas to join him at Barcelona. The pair remain big friends off the pitch, although Hleb is eager to rekindle their relationship on the field and has begged the Spaniard to return to the Catalan club, where it all began for the 21-year-old.

Grown some nuts now have you Hleb? You treacherous P***K!!

2008-10-11T13:01:00+00:00

I wish Alexander Hleb would just shut his mouth. In the summer he didn't have the balls to admit he wanted to leave Arsenal and let his agent whore him around Europe to do his dirty work.

Now he has left Arsenal he won't keep his big mouth shut. To continue hounding his "brother" Cesc Fabregas into moving to Barcelona is bang out of order.

VIP-Ask the Oppo:England v Kazakhstan, PGL talks to Borat…

2008-10-11T07:00:44+00:00

Good morning Insiders. And welcome to a very special 'Ask the Oppo'. Now most of you probably know that I hate Internationals but with Theo's hat -trick against Croatia and the very special guest I have for today's article I thought it was worth the effort! His [...]

Adebayor's flip-flops, Hleb still an annoying twat

2008-10-11T06:57:34+00:00

Good morning. It's Saturday and the Arsenal news has more or less dried up.

There are a load of internationals today in which some of our players will be taking part. Those games will typically last 90 minutes plus a bit of injury time in each half.

One man who had apparently retired from international football was Emmanuel Adebayor.

Arsenal Keeper HAPPY To Wait For His Chance

2008-10-10T18:26:48+00:00

Arsenal keeper Luaksz Fabianski insists he is happy to bide his time and wait for his chance to wrestle the number one jersey away from Manuel Almunia. The Czech stopper joined the Gunners in May 2007 and has so far had to be content with a place on the bench or the occasional run-out with the [...]

Gunners Star Is The REAL DEAL, Claims Rooney

2008-10-10T18:18:56+00:00

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has heaped praise on his England team-mate Theo Walcott ahead of tomorrow's World Cup qualifier with Kazakhstan. The Arsenal youngster burst onto the international scene with a magnificent hat-trick in England's 4-1 demolition of Croatia last month, but while the performance stunned the watching football world, Rooney was not surprised.

UEFA’s Stand For Club Identity And Fair Practices

2008-10-10T18:15:46+00:00

This may be a bit long-winded and rambling but I hope you stick with me as there are a number of important points to discuss. UEFA recently released a publication entitled "Safeguarding The Heritage And Future Of Team Sport In Europe", which outlines UEFA's stance on principles of good governance, player agents and home-grown players.

Arsenal’s Theo Is On Par With Messi

2008-10-10T18:02:53+00:00

Kazakhstan caretaker boss Bernd Storck insists Theo Walcott is on the same level as Lionel Messi. Storck was in the stands when the Arsenal winger tormented the Croatia defence on his way to a sublime hat-trick during England's 4-1 victory. And based on that evidence, the Kazakhstan coach believes Walcott has all the attributes to become a [.

Gunners Hit By Another Injury Blow

2008-10-10T16:53:28+00:00

William Gallas has emerged as Arsene Wenger's latest injury concern after the Arsenal skipper picked up a thigh injury and pulled out of France's squad to face Romania. Gallas, 31, is struggling with a small tear to his right thigh and was replaced by former Newcastle defender Jean-Alain Boumsong for Les Bleus.

What will Wenger be thinking about this international break?

2008-10-10T14:44:02+00:00

Probably that while two league defeats is not yet disastrous, our consistency has to improve or two will become three. And that we can't afford to be out of the league picture by January.

It's too early for the gloomy talk - we've had some cracking wins and played some delightful football - but there are things to fix.

Hleb puts foot in mouth, criticises Capello

2008-10-10T14:04:55+00:00

Former Arsenal player Alexander Hleb (now at Barcelona) had this to say about Fabio Capello's rules: "Nothing can be achieved with restrictions and bans. The most important thing is the atmosphere in the team. It seems that there is some kind of communism going on. For example, Capello says the players' breakfast is not from 8 till [.

Tottenham Coming To USA For Future Preseason Tour

2008-10-10T10:00:33+00:00

Not to be outdone by rivals Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur has announced a strategic partnership with a Major League Soccer club. In 2007, Arsenal announced a partnership with Colorado. Now Spurs have announced a deal with San Jose Earthquakes. The major difference with the Spurs deal is that it sets the wheel in motion for Tottenham to [.

TGIF-Thank Gooner it’s Friday, a non pc weekly round up!

2008-10-10T06:30:59+00:00

PGL: Welcome to TGI-Friday, an irreverent look back at the weeks news and events and an opportunity to say those things that you really didn't have the guts to say at the time! The Big Issues: FTK: I watched the Reserves play and Amaury Bischoff played his first competitive game for the club. He played for [.

Injury woes, YouTube stars + Arsecast 95 with Amy Lawrence

2008-10-10T06:19:53+00:00

Morning all, it's Friday. Hurrah for Fridays.

After yesterday's troubles you thought things couldn't get any worse for William Gallas, well, you were wrong. He's pulled out of the French squad with a thigh injury and apparently this has added to Arsene Wenger's woes.

It strikes me it might be quite convenient for the manager.

Random Nuggets

2008-10-10T00:06:05+00:00

It's international week, so things are rather quiet on the Lyon front. Here's what's been going on:

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Fabio Grosso is back in training and is expected to play against Lille on October 18th. This is good news because if he does well, he play against Steaua a few days later.

Keane Dismisses Gunners Youth Policy

2008-10-09T20:23:35+00:00

Sunderland boss Roy Keane has poured scorn on Arsenal's young guns, insisting Arsene Wenger recruits more stars than he rears through the club's academy. The Black Cats manager, who guided his side to a valuable 1-1 draw against the Gunners last week, argued that Wenger does not deserve credit for the plethora of young talent that [.

Gallas joins injury list and the pain of the former Gunners: Flamini and Henry

2008-10-09T20:03:32+00:00

I did promise you to keep you updated on Flamini's progress, in a friendly way of course as there are no hard feelings with the Frenchman. Well again, he was left on the bench for last Sunday's match away at Cagliari and came on in the later stages of the match. Unfortunately, he looked sluggish [...

Striker Hankering For Dream Gunners Move

2008-10-09T18:19:17+00:00

Congolese forward Tresor Mputu still harbours dreams of securing a move to Arsenal despite completing a trial with the Emirates side over a year ago. Arsene Wenger ran the rule over the 22-year-old striker but chose not to pursue his interest in the player. But Mputu is determined to return to North London after what he [.

Gunners Considers Move For French Midfield Star

2008-10-09T18:06:53+00:00

Arsenal are thought to be in the hunt to land St Etienne midfielder Loic Perrin, according to internet reports. Football site TribalFootball insist Arsene Wenger is a big fan of the 23-year-old, while the player is also understood to have caught the eye of Manchester City boss Mark Hughes and Tottenham's Juande Ramos.

Gunners Skipper Furious With ‘MR BEAN’ Tag

2008-10-09T17:30:05+00:00

Arsenal skipper William Gallas has responded angrily to revelations that he was nick-named the French Mr Bean by a former team-mate. PSG midfielder Jerome Rothen told how Gallas was useless at school and was caught for stealing £150 from another team-mate in his new book. Although the Gunners defender admits Rothen's accusations are true, the 31-year-old defender [.