Arsenal-Mania

Did Arsenal surprise you?

By Joël Che on Tuesday, April 1, 2008

At 1-0 down, my experience from the last few games led me to raise my hopes only as far as getting a draw. At 1-0 down with 10 men, I wanted to stop watching because I felt we would lose. At 2-0 down with 10 men, memories of White Hart Lane and Old Trafford led me to a fear of total collapse.

Arsenal left the pitch at half time with their heads down. I wondered if there were ever any real motivational speeches in the dressing room at Arsenal and whether they ever worked. When the players returned to the pitch and started the second half, I felt sure that there weren't. Then with 30 minutes left, strange things started happening.

The opposition made a mistake in a set piece and Arsenal punished them. Surely not! We don't do that. Then Aleander Hleb was brought down and the referee gave a penalty. The referee gave a penalty to Arsenal away from home? After all the terrible decisions lately, I could hardly believe it. Surely not!

Then Arsenal got a slice of luck with two deflections and then a goal. Lucky Arsenal after all the bad luck in the past few weeks – surely not.

Who would have thought, given our run recently that Arsenal would score from a set piece, score 3 goals in half an hour, get a good decision and win from coming behind with 10 men. Did it surprise you? It did me. Maybe the season is about to turn again.

Evidently, winning an away game from 2 goals down with 10 men is better preparation for Liverpool than if Arsenal had won 1-0 in a straightforward game.

I cannot get carried away though because Robin van Persie still shoots like a defender as he is still rusty and Emmanuel Adebayor still has the ball control of a tractor. In fairness, van Persie got himself into positions that no Arsenal player except Francesc Fabregas has been able to get into during tight matches and looks like he is integrating well. Hleb still suffers from his presence but it was a little better at the Reebok Stadium and Nicklas Bendtner still plays without the team's support for his strengths.

Bacary Sagna is the only Arsenal player who could make it to the team of the season. Gaël Clichy and Mathieu Flamini may make the bench. It is therefore an uphill task for Arsenal to do well without Sagna. But we have to hope that as the defence is depleted, the attack will step up. I hope van Persie starts scoring in the next game. Failing that, our season has no hope.

When Taylor took Eduardo out many people said Taylor was not a dirty player and I felt that was irrelevant. My view is that if you lunge into a challenge, even with the best intentions, you have no control over what could happen to the other player.

In my view, anyone who does that should see a straight red and get a minimum of three games. Abou Diaby deserves his red card and ban and I hope he never does that again especially after seeing what happened to Eduardo. We could say a lot in Diaby's defence but it would be no different than what people said in Taylor's defence.

There is nothing to be said about the following games against Liverpool or the title race. The team is weird right now and difficult to read or predict. A lot can happen in the next 6 games to change things but I doubt that much will happen.

What is most important now is that if we lose everything, we should do it gracefully rather than suffer an embarrassing collapse. If we win anything then it would be incredible.

User Comments

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Nikolas

Posted on 4 Apr, 2008 at 01:56 PM - Reply

yes. we play good football...but i dont count squat if we aint got silver to back it up

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keith borman

Posted on 3 Apr, 2008 at 10:55 AM - Reply

liverpool were soooooooooooooooooo LUCKY!!!!!!!!!

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inaayat

Posted on 3 Apr, 2008 at 08:10 AM - Reply

no team play lyk arsenal. bt ronaldo is too sharp

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lol

Posted on 3 Apr, 2008 at 01:18 AM - Reply

typical Arsenal supporters !! lol

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lol

Posted on 3 Apr, 2008 at 01:16 AM - Reply

lol

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donozo

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 11:57 PM - Reply

Go kick some Liverpool ASSS

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john quinn

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 07:24 PM - Reply

20 mims before ko good luck arsenal ... will love you whatever happens against liverpool

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Nikhil

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 06:36 PM - Reply

Thats exactly what I was trying to say and I'm glad someone knows about Wenger's effort this season coz we have improved.

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ck

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 05:51 PM - Reply

Wenger is the greatest coach alive, all sentiments apart. He cares alot on a personal basis about the future of this club. Im not sayin this to argue with any1. I just think no on in the world could develop somethin so special and astounding with this current squad of arsenal.
Come On all u arse fans

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ck

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 05:43 PM - Reply

Wenger is the greatest coach alive, all sentiments apart. He cares alot on a personal basis about the future of this club. Im not sayin this to argue with any1. I just think no on in the world could develop somethin so special and astounding with this current squad of arsenal.
Come On all u arse fans

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Nikhil

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 05:29 PM - Reply

Gooner4life all I'm trying to do is get him to understand all right. If you think we gonna win the champions league then we gotta start defending well because that is where are weakness. But dude I'm sure you'll change your mind about the epl if we win it. If we have chance of winning against Liverpool then we can win against Man Utd. I've been reading all the comments. First Gilson. You've got a valuable point about why Wenger sold Baptista. If he was there then he would have provided a much stronger attack. Another Jimi it isn't James who is a racist. It is the people who hate Ade. Just because he hasn't scored for some time you hate him. All his haters will hate him even if he manages to score above 30 + goals this season. Just because he is African and is from Togo and is black some of hate him. We won at Old Trafford thanks to him and if it wasn't for his goals we would be next Newcastle in the epl and be in the Uefa Cup. Just admire the talent he has got. When Persie was injured he took up the responsibility and we are in the epl coz of him. I meant the position. Pls. we are a team and do good for the team.

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Nikhil

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 05:03 PM - Reply

Well some people agree with me. I didn't say anything bad. All I did was say that I didn't like him and his article. I don't mind what Kennada says coz he expressed his views. Kennada didn't insult anyone atleast. Robin has got a typical loser emotion. He didn't have to tell me to shut up. I criticized JOel coz his article was dum and the way he said abot Diaby what what I didn't like. Alright a red card, fine the decision is done so leave it but Diaby is an Arsenal player and we've got to treat him like one. I don't know what he means by an impact sub. Doesn't he realize that we gave our best against Bolton and that this luck cannot continue forever that too against Liverpool. If you think Walcott has to be a sub then we would have been much below in the table coz we would have lost to Birmingham. When no one was able to score against a team that is on the verge of being relegated it was that youngster who saved us. Eboue should be a sub because he played bad against Chelsea and against Bolton I don't know coz I didn't see the match and I don't even know whether he played or not. I'm not saying anything bad about you Robin. Alright I've insulted you quite a lot of times here but I never started it. I did start that Ronnie one but this one I have no idea why you got angry at me. Kennada also disagreed with me but he didn't insult me. Anant and Falkstog also disagree with you. I apologize for involving your parents too now but that was because I got really mad at you for something that I did not do that bad. Robin you are just disgracing yourself here and no one agrees to your comments at all. I ask you how many people have supported you? So many people may have disagreed with me also but you are the only insulting one. Pls. don't start a fight again coz I am not such a bad guy. I did not insult Joel or you. I had the balls to apologize and yet you criticized Ronnie again. I have never uttered a word about Hleb coz I don't like starting fights.

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gooner4life

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 04:50 PM - Reply

robin nd nikki are a bunch of fags fitin on da internet wats da point ARSENAL will win the champions league but not da PL

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Falkstog

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 04:40 PM - Reply

I don't think what Joel said about Arsenal was nice. Kennada is one shithead if he feels what Robin said is true. All I and Nikhil are doing is expressing our opinion. Good Anant also insulted you. You are a piece of shit Robin.

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gabz

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 03:54 PM - Reply

COME ON GOONERS!!!!!!!

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go arsenal

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 02:23 PM - Reply

well put.

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Girin

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 01:19 PM - Reply

i love ARSENAL

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Anant

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 12:08 PM - Reply

Nikhil is wrong. Robin is a dickface because what kind of an Arsenal fan insults the other Arsenal Fan. I remember Nikhil had said sorry to him once but then Robin started it again. Robin you are a cheap loser.

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Nikhil

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 11:49 AM - Reply

Seriously Arsenal fans we don't need a Motherfucker's advice like Robin so get out Bitch coz you're not welcome here. What an ASSHOLE!!!!!!!!

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Nikhil

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 11:48 AM - Reply

Hey Robin you know something. You are one of the most shittiest fans of Arsenal. Seriouisly you must have fucked your mom hardcore and your dad, BITCH. WHy the hell you are wasting us Arsenal fans' time here while you just go and fuck your parents for the meantime, SHITFACE.

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Nikhil

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 11:46 AM - Reply

Hey shitface Robin. You know what you are a fucking cunt. And your dad is an uncle fucker. Maybe your mom fucked you so bad that that that was the only thing you could right, MOTHERFUCKER.

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gabz

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 10:41 AM - Reply

damn straight! ADE is magical and just needs time

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Mukus

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 10:11 AM - Reply

Arsenal will lose tonights match pants down.

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Seliji

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 08:59 AM - Reply

i don't the d**n Manure will ever drop points like we did for many times and enabled them win at least 2 titles because of that.as if that is not enough the officials seem to favour them more because they've got more english players

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abdi nassser

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 07:01 AM - Reply

surely we miss dudu up front that boy is something, but next season, there will be a lot of players fighting for position up front. boys have to fight out

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Martin Lee, Yorkshire.

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 06:30 AM - Reply

They are Band of brother. That has shown us that Arsenal will fight till the last perspires. The young gunners have kicked the old Milanese ass, now is liverpool.

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Martin Lee

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 06:22 AM - Reply

I couldn't imagine that Arsenal lost the game, when I saw it on TV. But, once again they had shown that they are the specialist in winning the game. It is true that a hero win at the end, isn't it?

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Kenada

Posted on 2 Apr, 2008 at 01:29 AM - Reply

Haha well said robin!

honestly why anyone comes on here and critises an author of an article, if you dont like reading what he writes why read it??.

Personally Joel is completely entitled to his opinion on the team just like any one of us is.
Its hard to tell who actually is an arsenal fan with some of the crap that ppl sprout in these comments but if thats what you honestly think then so be it

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alex

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 11:25 PM - Reply

diaby deserved to get the red card.if Haji Diouf a.k.a the spiting cobra had gone in like that on Fab i would ask for a red card to be awarded.
in 2003 when we lost the title to the Manc it all happened after Vieira got injured n then Sol was suspened playing people like luzny in central defense.The game when we were leading at the reebok 2-0 the some how drew 2-2 was the pivitol point of giving away the title.if u believe in fate like i do it is the point that reignites out season this time.we have a small squad which certainly has to be strengthened but we can still limp t the title.Rosicky need someone injury free to back him up,we need some that can actually shoot to replace Hleb in games where he looks like championship material and Theo has to grow up.

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alex

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 11:21 PM - Reply

diaby deserved to get the red card.if Haji Diouf a.k.a the spiting cobra had gone in like that on Fab i would ask for a red card to be awarded.
in 2003 when we lost the title to the Manc it all happened after Vieira got injured n then Sol was suspened playing people like luzny in central defense.The game when we were leading at the reebok 2-0 the some how drew 2-2 was the pivitol point of giving away the title.if u believe in fate like i do it is the point that reignites out season this time.we have a small squad which certainly has to be strengthened but we can still limp t the title.Rosicky need someone injury free to back him up,we need some that can actually shoot to replace Hleb in games where he looks like championship material and Theo has to grow up.

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Robin

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 11:18 PM - Reply

And Nikhil shut up u cunt, i dont even know y u go on this site as youre either not an arsenal fan or else an incredibly shit one.

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Robin

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 11:15 PM - Reply

Cole should have been sent off as well. And yeah arsenal always seem to have bad luck with the teams they draw.

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Bergkamp is God

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 10:44 PM - Reply

Diabys tackle was not a red, it wasn't as bad as what ashley cole only got booked for a week earlier. The refs just needed to make an example of someone, and its not going to be a man u or chelsea player, so arsenal is the only possible solution, Its also bullshit how man u thrash roma last year and draw them again this year, chelsea get fenerbache, and as soon as arsenal hit terrific european form by beating AC, they draw an english side. Sadly im beginning to think that all these draws and decisions are slightly more than a fortunate coincidence, the odds are always against us and we never bitch or moan, we just improve, the comeback was a fantastic display of character, not only do we play the best football in the world, we can win where we need to, however i do feel we need to add depth to our squad by adding some more quality to the arsenal bench.

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Gilson Schachnik

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 08:59 PM - Reply

Just a question, in 2006 Wenger is desperate after Julio Baptista. The player decides to go to Real Madrid, Wenger says how disappointed he is, but there's nothing he can do about it.
In 2007 he gets Baptista and when the season is over he lets him go. Can someone explain that to me?
As far as I'm concerned, he should be adding to the squad and not subtracting.

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Gilson Schachnik

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 08:53 PM - Reply

When Mourinho took over Chelsea in 2004, Aresnal was at its peak and no one knew what would follow that same year (Arsenal's collapse).
One of his first statements was that Arsenal was a great team but didn't have depth in its squad and therefore could not compete with the best teams like Man Uninted,Milan, Barcelona and others.
At the time, I thought it was ridiculous. Looking in retrospect, I see that this is Wenger's main weakness and the crucial factor that will always undermine Arsenal's great potential.

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Nikhil

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 07:57 PM - Reply

Hey Robin. SHUT UP ASSHOLE.

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Longshot

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 07:34 PM - Reply

Arsenal to win 5-1 (125/1 with skybet)

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Pete the realist

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 07:24 PM - Reply

I don't see the point in naming players Arsenal should sign, it's a waste of time. Wenger's style is to stick to his guns and nurture the current squad. If Arsenal do sign someone in the summer, it will either be someone you haven't heard of, or otherwise someone you may have heard of but hasn't yet caught the interest of the big guns. So there's never any point in naming already established stars coz they won't be coming to the Emirates full stop.

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kaykay

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 07:21 PM - Reply

or mario gomez and delgado

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kaykay

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 07:20 PM - Reply

we need villa

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Dillan Patel

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 06:59 PM - Reply

Adebayor is amazing, he jus needs his dreadlocks bak..lol..and benzema or aguero alongside him

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Mose S.T

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 06:30 PM - Reply

hey femi,theres no need to critisize wenger and the players to create a balance,if ade,eboue or any other player would read all this they would be demoralised.the way they try to win matches is sacrifice enough,they do all this for the fans.arsenal is not perfect.

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Predictor

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 06:26 PM - Reply

Predictions for tomorrow?

I will say 2-1 (after coming back from 0-1 down).

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Adeybayor fan

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 06:24 PM - Reply

One thing that has surprised me is the amount of fans calling for Adebayor's head and taking about selling him. he has been magical this season. Ok he has missed a few chances but there is a learning curve to becoming a great striker and the guy has had a fantastic season. He holds the ball up brilliantly and his goal at WHL was for me, one of the goals of the season. If we take his goals away we would be fighting for a UEFA cup place, so lay off him. The same fans slagging him off, will be the same people who will jump for joy when he scores 30+ next season.

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merox

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 06:03 PM - Reply

I too was hoping for a draw. And when the second half began, i wished that we dont lose 3 to 4 nil. 2-0 was embarassing enough anyway.Almunia saved a wonderful Cahill chace that was sure to make arsenal's title hopes RIP. I am personally thrilled after such a performance and hope that we win our next four games in a row:liverpool,liverpool,liverpool and of course, manchester UTD.

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Robin

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 05:43 PM - Reply

About diaby's tackle...im sure that he made an honest attempt to block the ball, though apparently so was taylor when he snapped eduardo in 2. Diaby's tackle could have resulted in the same way, and these rash tackles should be cut out, so i think a red card was right.

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Robin

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 05:40 PM - Reply

Kolo at right back definitely, hes far more reliable than eboue. Hleb on right, diaby on left, walcott on the bench to come on as an impact sub.

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casicky

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 04:50 PM - Reply

wat ever pple mite think that comeback by Arsenal was amazing its a pity we had to go behind before we cud see what kind of spirit the lads have anyway that game is done and its the Scousers next.
do we start with Kolo at right back or shud we let Eboue come in and have Kolo and Gallas at the back again with Walcott on the right??

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Femi

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 04:47 PM - Reply

One thing I would please like to plead with some Arsenal fans here for is that there must always be opposing views to bring balance. The fact that many of you 'love' Arsenal does not mean you should shout down or even ABUSE those whose comment you don't agree with. This is a side that has squandered the lead and is more likely to lose a title that was virtually theirs because of immaturity and carelessness. IT IS VERY PAINFUL AND MANY WHO HAVE BEEN EXPECTANT FOR THREE SEASONS HAVE CAUSE TO BE ANNOYED. Please let everyone's view be respected 'cos he or she has a point. Things are not going too well now and no matter how much you 'love' Arsenal, it's serious cause for concern. You don't even consider the players. Many are tired of cupless seasons and might want out. For example 'cos Fabregas is speaking good in the press doesn't mean he's not fruestrated with not winning silverware what with pressure from Spain. Many of you might not care if Arsenal Win Silverware or not but it does not mean there are others who don't. Arsenal is not just a Premeirship Side but a SILVERWARE WINNING one. Also as Mr. Conny rightly said, it's a great opportunity that the posting's opened up. Let's make good use of it.
GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.

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ETHER

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 04:33 PM - Reply

NO!

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Conny

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 04:07 PM - Reply

You guys have been given the opportunity to comment here live without anyone censoring or vetting your comments. Please try to use it wisely.

Don't start abusing other comments or the writers. Also think about what you are about write. If it's not going to add any value to the debate then just read and be happy rather than writing crap here!!

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LULA

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 03:49 PM - Reply

arsenal very good club still you can do it racinig the tittle come on keep going no one like arsenal in the world i proud

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alex eritrean

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 03:43 PM - Reply

i would like to talk about same foult of our club arsenal like clichy is very very player i have more coffidence over him but he same times like arsenal against birmingham and man city dont be care less until the last time we drop 6 points u know that but you are emazing. clichy and sagna are more emazing

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kiflay

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 03:25 PM - Reply

by arsenal i always proud even if they lost like against chelsea.they played emazinglly but chance i would like to say them you are the first club from the world just carry on.all of them youngs and both of them emazing especially like van persie,fabregas,adebayor,theo,filamini,hleb,aluminia are very emazing

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james

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 03:23 PM - Reply

i am not a racist brother i am talking on what is writen on kolo tures comments board they sholud stop talking like thta otherwise am sorry,

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FANUEL MICHAEL

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 03:18 PM - Reply

arsenal players arealways surprise me especially against bolton they are very very good young payers like fabregas

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kevin agwa

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 03:13 PM - Reply

arsenal should buy players especially at the attack and defence if they are to compeat in europe! otherwise we here,are still at your back!once a gunner forever a gunner!

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Jimi

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 03:08 PM - Reply

James! - please shut up you racist idiot

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Jimi

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 03:06 PM - Reply

Because of the angle he came from and where he slid to; I thought Diaby was trying to block the ball from being passed so it wasnt a conventional tackle. That is why I think his foot was raised. So maybe we shouldnt be as harsh on him.
Either way after he connected he should have got sent off.

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james!

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 03:02 PM - Reply

chelsea? mh! ha ha ha ha,what is chelsea? a first daughter of bill clinton? mh! i don't know what chelsea lovers are talking about? i wanna know if they have a site i should get in and see what i stinking craps i am gonna meet mh mh mh! worst i don't wanna feel the smell they are all craps what do you think topgunners? they better stay away from our ARSENAL sites ,we are playing a good football most entertaining games,remember the reading striker dave kitson says thta arsenal are the best time on earth to watch? he said arsenal are without doubt the best football team in the planet right now, the way they are playing is absolutely phenomenal,its must be blasphemy for a spurs fans to say this but a team playing as well as arsenal deserves to win something this year to justify there magical approach to the game,kitson admited that his side where chasing shadows on monday night its unbelievable to get close to the arsenal players the thing thta amase you is they are not just passing to each other,its like a snooker match,they are already thinking to a three passes ahead,can you hear you chelsea? stop puting your dame mind on arsenal before kikc you off on champions semi final,it not even tht quick fabregas will put his foot on the ball ,sees what he wants to do and then plays it four yards infront of him to alex hleb,he will turn around ,paly another four yards and fabregas has already gone past,and so it goes on,chelsea are waiting for shadows ha ha ha and there are not a lot you cheslea could to to stop them ha ha ha,well its amasing here in east africa i am not sure if the fans they know about chelsea,all they hear is drogba bamboo man from forest of west africa ha ha ha,where is maurinho? mh ha you guys from blues are boring shut up and stay away from our sites, top gunners do something for us this season
tamyshep@yahoo.com

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jack thompson

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 02:30 PM - Reply

arsenal are the best

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james

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 02:28 PM - Reply

yo neil i am soory! i was in hurry never mind,i am sure you are a good editor keep it up,arsenal is the best,

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alameen2007@yahoo.co.uk

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 02:26 PM - Reply

i leke arsenal

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Mark Mbua

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 01:57 PM - Reply

I think we should not criticise Joel since he has a point. The bolton game was a real stinker and a true Arsenal fan must have felt trully let down at 2 goals down. The boys simply have to understand that we have to take early but full control of games always. Chasing a game has never been any of our strong points. Bolton may be our bogey team but we are the ARSENAL! Simply incomparable to such misfits! Common you gunners! Roll them up and lets do another on the kop!!

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Neil

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 01:37 PM - Reply

Yo James - ever hear of a full stop?

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ArsenalAdmirer

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 01:13 PM - Reply

And who are you...?

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Andrew

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 01:11 PM - Reply

Diaby deserved the red. End of. But I also have to agree with Nikhil. Joel Che's writings are so boring.

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james

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 01:10 PM - Reply

wel iwould like to say its not time to talk about injuries or fauls we need to focus on the next games, and pray for our brothers i mean arsenal palyers to bring joy in arsenal community,its hutrs when you get a new born with no one leg, but as long as he is yours then there is nothing to do you have to accept we are not that completed we have to accept the situations and control our own things this is for arsenal not for others we in Tanzania will always love arsenal we are the true fans we not what we love is not the source of pain,but source of joy,give us beautiful football and the most enertaining game in the world,LETS JOIN TOGETHER IN PRAYERS so that when can't ran empty in this season, we have the PL and the Champions,they are all for arsenal this year we love the gunners we like what is beautful, arsenal is great,

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Robin

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 12:50 PM - Reply

Nikhil shut up

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Abz

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 12:37 PM - Reply

Studs up, airborne, and Diaby wasnt even close to the player. To me that warrants a red card. There are some referees in England who would have given a yellow but following Ashley Cole and Martin Taylor's tackles I feel they will be cracking down on dangerous tackling.

One positive thing about the sending off was the manner in which Diaby walked off. No amateur dramatics, no hissy fits, just walked off. For that I applaud him.

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Nikhil

Posted on 1 Apr, 2008 at 12:25 PM - Reply

I really don't like this guy Joel Che. What a loser. I do not want to hear his stupid views about Arsenal. I feel that Diaby's challenge was not a such a bad one. A straight card that too when nothing happened to the player is bad. I never said anything to Taylor because what Taylor did was what any other player would do. He did sidetackle properly but Eduardo's position in which he was standing was wrong. OF course the main reason I blame Taylor was that there was no need to to do the sidetackle. Well Taylor did deserve a card and Taylor is supposed to banned for his life but Wenger retracted his comment because he realised this situation. I agree Diaby is not good at all but he is in Arsenal so he is an Arsenal player and we have got to back him up. Jonathan Che has no right to say about Diaby and that he deserves it or not. All I'm doing is telling what I feel about it.