Hopefully that plonker Bruce recovers well from the knee issue and is raring to go again next season .
Having White and Rammers in the squad at the same time training sessions must've been a total riot.
Can imagine schoolmaster Mikel not being overly amused with their tomfoolery! :D
Was at Emirates tonight for the last AWFC game of season.
Glad we scored.
Was kinda hoping for a Palace miracle . Ah well.
RIP Stan.
Burnley will have absolutely nothing to lose and will play for pride and nothing else, they scored two against Villa to get a point. Message to Arsenal: No complacency, score early and often and they we should be fine.
Yeah, the last team from outside the old Firm to win it were Aberdeen in 1984-85.
Rangers have lost four straight. I can't imagine their fans have seen that very often.
sitting 11 points off the top after dropping the last 12 of 12 points... ouch!
Fuck I need to take a break from here reading this shit
Sorry, but I’m just too nervous.
I’m literally shaking about Burnley at home 😂
Heh what a season it’s been.
I think we will win pretty comfortably against Burnley but I want Bournemouth to get something off City. The last day would be too nervous otherwise.
Wolves had been poor too.
Fuck I need to take a break from here reading this shit
Would be nice for some other club to win the title there. Hearts have played well the whole season
Any chance in the next few years doonhamer?
Nah I think it will be comfortable. They're very poor
Wolves had been poor too.
This. Already picturing us holding on to a 1-0 lead. Or losing. Gorblimey.
Nah I think it will be comfortable. They're very poor
I’m literally shaking about Burnley at home 😂
This. Already picturing us holding on to a 1-0 lead. Or losing. Gorblimey.
I’m literally shaking about Burnley at home 😂
🤣🤣
If they do it then they've got balls of utter steel
Imagining us in that situation and having to go to Anfield or Etihad on the last day, needing to avoid defeat to win the title. I think we'd all ne...
I’m literally shaking about Burnley at home 😂
If they do it then they've got balls of utter steel
Imagining us in that situation and having to go to Anfield or Etihad on the last day, needing to avoid defeat to win the title. I think we'd all need defibrillators on standby
Fucking hell Celtic penalty
As dodgy as you like
Really quiet at The Emptyhad. Quite the contrast with our last home game.
because the entire crowd are cardboard cutouts
Jam Tarts still favourites.
Hope they do it
Jam Tarts still favourites.
Such a man city style bit of luck
Very soft penalty
Such a man city style bit of luck
In other news, if scores stay as they are in Scotland, Hearts can afford to lose 4-0 at Celtic on Sunday and still win the title.
As well as PSG all but picking up their customary title, at RC Lens despite Lens' 26 shots of which 10 on target, albeit against PSG's b-defense
Fucking hell Celtic penalty
McCunts.
Fucking hell Celtic penalty
Palace have been as limp as Pep’s dick
Motherwell 2-2 Celtic
Is there a VAR check for a possible Celtic penalty?
I think there is, you know.
Fuck
Fuck cherki and fuck them
Absolutely.
Mental. 40 years ffs
That was Fergie wasn't it?
I believe so
Mental. 40 years ffs
That was Fergie wasn't it?
Yep
Yeah, the last team from outside the old Firm to win it were Aberdeen in 1984-85.
Mental. 40 years ffs
That was Fergie wasn't it?
Would be nice for some other club to win the title there. Hearts have played well the whole season
Yeah, the last team from outside the old Firm to win it were Aberdeen in 1984-85.
In other news, if scores stay as they are in Scotland, Hearts can afford to lose 4-0 at Celtic on Sunday and still win the title.
Would be nice for some other club to win the title there. Hearts have played well the whole season
In other news, if scores stay as they are in Scotland, Hearts can afford to lose 4-0 at Celtic on Sunday and still win the title.
Oh fuck forgot that was on!
Indeed. They move the ball so quickly and so well though, Cherki is quality. Really annoying how good they are.
Fuck cherki and fuck them
In other news, if scores stay as they are in Scotland, Hearts can afford to lose 4-0 at Celtic on Sunday and still win the title.
Can't believe Kamada diving to try and con a penalty rather than going for goal.
I thought the yellow was harsh. He was clearly hip-checked, but touch was poor and ultimately never going to get a pen there anyway.
Hope it continues against us
Indeed. They move the ball so quickly and so well though, Cherki is quality. Really annoying how good they are.
Palace have had so many chances to score but their finishing has been bloody terrible.
Can't believe Kamada diving to try and con a penalty rather than going for goal.
Palace have had so many chances to score but their finishing has been bloody terrible.
Hope it continues against us
Palace have had so many chances to score but their finishing has been bloody terrible.
With a Gyökeres hattrick!
Indeed
Yes, we have to thump 'em
With a Gyökeres hattrick!
Really quiet at The Emptyhad. Quite the contrast with our last home game.
I want at least 5-0 against the Clarets on Monday night.
Yes, we have to thump 'em
I want at least 5-0 against the Clarets on Monday night.
Johnson playing like a total Spud twat.
Oh.
Well they're hardly breaking a sweat here, are they?
I'm not watching BTW.
Same
As long as these fucks put on the same performance for us
I imagine the team they put out will be even weaker
This game as in the game now Vs palace
Oh.
Well they're hardly breaking a sweat here, are they?
I'm not watching BTW.
Count Dooku coming on. Pep going for goals.
No... It's the FA Cup final on Saturday, then Bournemouth away midweek.
Last game H To Villa next Sunday.
This game as in the game now Vs palace
Didn't stop us winning it last year!
and yeah, and it bares repeating while we still can, we're Champions League Champions!
Some rumors Eze spoke to Palace teammates before the game. Maybe he didn’t speak to the Palace defenders
Looks like the while team got the wrong message. Can't seem to make aa good touch of thz ball to save their lives.
Is Agent Nketiah injured?
Not on the bench. Agent Nketiah not as good as agent Mavrapanos
Didn't stop us winning it last year!
no but it knocked us out against very beatable opponents they year before. Those qualifying rounds are a turkey shoot.
yep, we've crept into second place now with one game left to maneuver. That's hugely important because second should bypass the treacherous waters of the Champions League qualifying rounds
Didn't stop us winning it last year!
Get a point on Saturday and 2nd should be ours.
Sky aren't happy with the goal. fuck 'em.
yep, we've crept into second place now with one game left to maneuver. That's hugely important because second should bypass the treacherous waters of the Champions League qualifying rounds
Bournemouth can definitely take points of the twats
Pep is the master at resting key players. Seems like crazy decisions but somehow works out.
We will need to block out everything and just win.
Some rumors Eze spoke to Palace teammates before the game. Maybe he didn’t speak to the Palace defenders
Is Agent Nketiah injured?
Genuine 0.5/10 performance from practically all Palace cunts this half. Hope we blast them 6-0 and they lose their mickey mouse cup the useless wankers
Some rumors Eze spoke to Palace teammates before the game. Maybe he didn’t speak to the Palace defenders
Get a point on Saturday and 2nd should be ours.
Sky aren't happy with the goal. fuck 'em.
They never are
FT
heh, that look on Slegers face at the end says it all.
Get a point on Saturday and 2nd should be ours.
Sky aren't happy with the goal. fuck 'em.
FT 1-0 to the Arsenal women
FT
heh, that look on Slegers face at the end says it all.
They'll struggle against Bournemouth. Man city play this game and another one (hopefully a draining final) before Bournemouth
Bournemouth can definitely take points of the twats
They'll struggle against Bournemouth. Man city play this game and another one (hopefully a draining final) before Bournemouth
No... It's the FA Cup final on Saturday, then Bournemouth away midweek.
Last game H To Villa next Sunday.
I was sure that was going to get chalked off for some reason
No VAR thankfully
Think Lotte was offside, but you know .....
Fuck 'em
Stina Stina Stina Stina Stina Blackstenius
She scores the goals
She scores the goals
I was sure that was going to get chalked off for some reason
Arsenal 1-0 everton! Sina!
They'll struggle against Bournemouth. Man city play this game and another one (hopefully a draining final) before Bournemouth
Genuine 0.5/10 performance from practically all Palace cunts this half. Hope we blast them 6-0 and they lose their mickey mouse cup the useless wankers
+5 mins in London a really limp display.
When really it’s the holding the armrests tightly that keeps the plane up in the air
That and not falling asleep.
Just win both games and they could score 20 and it doesn't matter one bit.
Same goal difference. But the goals scored is way more for City
Yes; but should they be equal on points later, their GD will be better in any case
We do what we need to and this game doesn't matter.
can’t stand that savinho cunt
Its a bit much to expect anything from this game really
Same goal difference. But the goals scored is way more for City
Switching off now, please let me know when Palce equalize
Well I hope it’s the same when we rock up to their place
Everton and Bourney were always going to be the ones. These cunts are generally quite good at home
Well this is not going well. Wake up MG
When really it’s the holding the armrests tightly that keeps the plane up in the air
Haha
Yes
Analogous to passengers looking at the wings on a plane midflight. Take your eyes off and the engines will fall off.
When really it’s the holding the armrests tightly that keeps the plane up in the air
Still 0-0 at The Emirates 11 and a bit mins left.
MG’s fault for going to bed
Yes
Analogous to passengers looking at the wings on a plane midflight. Take your eyes off and the engines will fall off.
Palace nearly get one back
This Donaruma fucker saves everything
MG’s fault for going to bed
Palace nearly get one back
Limp atmosphere from City given they are still on the race and we were a tadpole’s pube from putting it back into their hands the other day
How much we talking per week
Well, 'enjoy' the game, lads
Hoping to wake up to a nice surprise
COYE!!!
Night MG
Was Robertson being a big baby?
Baby
Well, 'enjoy' the game, lads
Hoping to wake up to a nice surprise
COYE!!!
Night MG
Well, 'enjoy' the game, lads
Hoping to wake up to a nice surprise
COYE!!!
Was Robertson being a big baby?
Undoubtedly
I think Hatzidakis is the one who got up in Andy Robertson's grill last season.
Was Robertson being a big baby?
Strong assistant referee names.
I think Hatzidakis is the one who got up in Andy Robertson's grill last season.
Strong assistant referee names.
Referee:
Stuart Attwell
Video Assistant Referee:
John Brooks
Assistant Referee 1:
Constantine Hatzidakis
Assistant Referee 2:
Blake Antrobus
Fourth Official:
Paul Tierney
Assistant VAR Official:
Dan R...
At least it's not Oliver
Like others I just pray she doesn't end up at citeh.
Can't blame her for wanting to join Viv over there
I'm guessing those cunts pay really well?
Of course.
Who's the ref for the C115eh game
Referee:
Stuart Attwell
Video Assistant Referee:
John Brooks
Assistant Referee 1:
Constantine Hatzidakis
Assistant Referee 2:
Blake Antrobus
Fourth Official:
Paul Tierney
Assistant VAR Official:
Dan Robathan
Like others I just pray she doesn't end up at citeh.
I'm guessing those cunts pay really well?
First quarter of the match over and I don't think Marmoush has touched the ball yet.
Who's the ref for the C115eh game
Attwell
Thanks for everything, Meado!
Like others I just pray she doesn't end up at citeh.
Good hope they keep it that way.
And Palace have had good chances
Who's the ref for the C115eh game
Beth Mead subbed off to a standing ovation and massive cheers.
Foord on.
Thanks for everything, Meado!
Fucking legend!
Deserves a raise
Beth Mead subbed off to a standing ovation and massive cheers.
Foord on.
If you want a flavour of how it's going, both City centre halves have had shots from distance.
Good hope they keep it that way.
If you want a flavour of how it's going, both City centre halves have had shots from distance.
Heh He is leaving this season, isn’t he? Some good managers available next season.
Aye
Heh He is leaving this season, isn’t he? Some good managers available next season.
He's fell out with Parish and the board.
I don't like reading this sentence lol.
If Palace beat 115 tonight, I'm going to get a Glasner tattoo
Heh He is leaving this season, isn’t he? Some good managers available next season.
Bernado Silva looks like his little nephew
-nephew
+niece
Bernado Silva looks like his little nephew
Heh
Bernado Silva looks like his little nephew
Should have left it for the other bloke
Unlucky not to score from the corner too.
Palace look very dangerous on the break. Close again.
Should have left it for the other bloke
Palace look very dangerous on the break. Close again.
check their goal for black magic
If Palace beat 115 tonight, I'm going to get a Glasner tattoo
We've done that alot tonight.
vs winning it as someone else's stadium in front of only the away support? nah, win it in front of the home support.
Also I don’t think Palace will just throw the game away. Mateta is a handful.
Just win it as soon as possible.
0-0 tonight and a 1-0 on Monday will do
Arse
Of course we can take nothing for granted, and we want this wrapped up, but if I’m being picky I don’t really want us to win it at home v Burnley
It’ll be 10pm before the game ends and I fear m...
vs winning it as someone else's stadium in front of only the away support? nah, win it in front of the home support.
Yes get it fucking done Asap
never mind the stadium trophy lift, get it done and go to the parade in Islington
Arse
Of course we can take nothing for granted, and we want this wrapped up, but if I’m being picky I don’t really want us to win it at home v Burnley
It’ll be 10pm before the game ends and I fear m...
Just win it as soon as possible.
Arse
Of course we can take nothing for granted, and we want this wrapped up, but if I’m being picky I don’t really want us to win it at home v Burnley
It’ll be 10pm before the game ends and I fear m...
Yes get it fucking done Asap
Grrr offside for Arsenal W too.
Superb attacking move, unlucky to be offside.
Almost ripped off my shirt again
Think it’s in but offside
Come on you fucking Eagles
Arse
Of course we can take nothing for granted, and we want this wrapped up, but if I’m being picky I don’t really want us to win it at home v Burnley
It’ll be 10pm before the game ends and I fear m...
Would like it wrapped up as soon as possible. What's missing the train for once when you can witness your team lift the trophy? I'd rather splash out on an expensive taxi ride home or perhaps the buzz of winning the title itself would be enough fuel for a long walk home.
Just saying..
Rene is playing most of the summer departures today, probably to give them an Emirates send-off, but that only works if we win, and win we must.
It does feel like a goal is coming but it's felt like ...
Yeah it's just a bit frustrating.
Arse
Of course we can take nothing for granted, and we want this wrapped up, but if I’m being picky I don’t really want us to win it at home v Burnley
It’ll be 10pm before the game ends and I fear m...
They didn't for the Champions League semi.
Arse
Of course we can take nothing for granted, and we want this wrapped up, but if I’m being picky I don’t really want us to win it at home v Burnley
It’ll be 10pm before the game ends and I fear most will have to get off and catch trains etc
Do we really want a trophy lift to a part-empty stadium?
Haaland, Doku and Cherki on the City bench!
say the grauniad
Hope this shit backfires spectacularly for Baldiola
Late night arse
WiB
Popped in just to say...
COME ON YOU EAGLES!!!
Come on get a goal before HT.
Rene is playing most of the summer departures today, probably to give them an Emirates send-off, but that only works if we win, and win we must.
It does feel like a goal is coming but it's felt like that for 45 minutes and we're still nil-nil.
Come on get a goal before HT.
heh, shit, it was Beth again. can't buy a goal at the moment
christ! was that off the bar again? hope it's not going to be one of those days
What it Lottie doing there!
Haaland, Doku and Cherki on the City bench!
say the grauniad
I am sure they will come on if Palace go ahead or C115y don't score.
Haaland, Doku and Cherki on the City bench!
say the grauniad
Wow that’s odd. They still have enough to get over the line
Haaland, Doku and Cherki on the City bench!
say the grauniad
Confirmed. Odd!
The OG tight pants oberthinking shit again.
goodness gracious, an inch lower
I’ve seen that they’re being offered first to ST holders, then silvers, then reds. I’m not sure whether they’ll get down to reds but you never know, as I expect a lot of ST holders will be in Budapest...
cheers
i forgot about the FA cup at the weekend.
has pep surrendered the league??
Haaland, Doku and Cherki on the City bench!
say the grauniad
ARSE
WiB / FoB
Come you Eagles!
It gives you an appreciation for our away fans when you see the Emirates with an the opposition away section almost complete barren.
Best support in the league.
Beth's last home game, hope she gets on the score sheet today.
It gives you an appreciation for our away fans when you see the Emirates with an the opposition away section almost complete barren.
how did we not get a single shot off there?
crazy that!
how did we not get a single shot off there?
Great blog. Hope we see Ben White again soon. He's been a joy to watch these last few games. Real attacking guile and connection with Saka. And love Ben's vibe. Satisfying knock he gave Cherki for being a cunt.
Did Kyle Walker give an interview saying Burnley are not going to turn up expecting us to roll them over?
of course he didn't consider the more likely possibility that we're going to roll them over not because they don't turn up but because they're just crap.
I can't remember the last time I gave a fuck what Kyle walker said. Maybe I don't remember the last time I scratched my balls either
ha ha, I'm not sure that one works, the former is because it's never occurred whereas the latter occurs on the regular (you should get that checked, by the way)
As far as I know, if you have dual citizenship, then you need your foreign passport and a certificate of some sort or a UK passport to enter. No ETA.
So if he claims to be a citizen but no UK
passpor...
not a citizen or dual-citizen but could qualify for dual-citizenship via a British parent.
It makes no sense to me My guess is either the friend is making shit up and tried to enter without actually applying for an ETA at all or there's a major glitch in the ETA qualification system that confuses potential for citizenship with actual citizenship. 🤷
Did Kyle Walker give an interview saying Burnley are not going to turn up expecting us to roll them over?
I can't remember the last time I gave a fuck what Kyle walker said. Maybe I don't remember the last time I scratched my balls either
Can one of the new signings have your name on his shirt or boot.
😂
Arse Women vs Blue Scouse Cunts at home
28. Borbe; 2. Fox, 3. Wubben-Moy, 5. L.Codina, 11. McCabe; 21. Pelova, 8. Mariona; 9. Mead, 12. L. Maanum, 15. Smith; 23. Russo(c)
Subs: 6. Williamson, 10. Li...
Hope we can secure 2nd over the last two games and avoid a CL quali.
Arse Women vs Blue Scouse Cunts at home
28. Borbe; 2. Fox, 3. Wubben-Moy, 5. L.Codina, 11. McCabe; 21. Pelova, 8. Mariona; 9. Mead, 12. L. Maanum, 15. Smith; 23. Russo(c)
Subs: 6. Williamson, 10. Little, 13. Votikova, 14. van Domselaar, 18. Kelly, 19. Foord, D24. Hinds, 25. Blackstenius, 31. Holmberg
Mead, Pelova and Codina making their last ever Ashburton Grove appearances for the Arsenal
Did Kyle Walker give an interview saying Burnley are not going to turn up expecting us to roll them over?
an off-topic question for our UK friends.
I heard that Britain made a legislative change in February that made citizenship potential inheritable via mothers (whereas before it was only fathers). Tha...
As far as I know, if you have dual citizenship, then you need your foreign passport and a certificate of some sort or a UK passport to enter. No ETA.
So if he claims to be a citizen but no UK
passport or no certificate that’s the problem.
Congratulations Arsenal. You have taken £59 for me not to get tickets next season. Good process
£88 for me and the HazzaKids!
Not the first time Hazza's had wood in his back alley
I saw that, you cunt!
Nice interview with Charles Sagoe Jr who is here in Sweden on loan to the newly promoted Kalmar in the top division, Allsvenskan. He's got 3 assists and a goal from the opening 7 games, so going well.
https://www.fotbollskanalen.se/artiklar/bo…If I was Pep, I would play Phil Foden in goal.
wearing his gloves on his feet
I hope so, but can their defence hold out against City's attack? Also, with the cup final on Saturday, are City likely to start their main attackers?
If I was Pep, I would play Phil Foden in goal.
Today I feel Crystal Palace
I hope so, but can their defence hold out against City's attack? Also, with the cup final on Saturday, are City likely to start their main attackers?
Today I feel Crystal Palace
Like them being in a cup final?
Bitter Silver member, no luck in ballots
Can one of the new signings have your name on his shirt or boot.
Bitter Silver member, no luck in ballots
Bloody Hell
Club is making a killing here
They need to step up
Sorry, gooder, I do not know the answer to this.
Non-citizens can get an ETA so it would make sense that a potential citizen should be given the same right.
Bitter Silver member, no luck in ballots
I know that feeling!
It's also annoying not being to go on the Ticket Exchange if you haven't entered a ballot.
an off-topic question for our UK friends.
I heard that Britain made a legislative change in February that made citizenship potential inheritable via mothers (whereas before it was only fathers). That seems fair but...
It was also suggested to me that potential citizens (not actual citizens but potential ones) can no longer get approval for ETA.
does anyone know if this is actually true?
It would have dramatic consequences on tourism because it would effectively bar anyone who is not a British citizen but has a British parent from entering the country.
I'm wondering because my brother has a Canadian friend claiming they were denied an ETA (and therefore denied entry) because they are not British but have a British parent. That seems totally screwy to me. It would effectively bar my entire family!
Today I feel Crystal Palace
Bitter Silver member, no luck in ballots
Congratulations Arsenal. You have taken £59 for me not to get tickets next season. Good process
?
😬 I hope it didn't do any damage.
On the plus side, you'll have firewood for life. Time to put in a campfire pit in the back yard.
My next door neighbours got a cut price deal to cut 3 large trees.
The deal was (relatively) cheap because the trunks and branches were left in the garden.
It took a long time to cut up. They needed to dry them out. Then used them for over 2 years
Congratulations Arsenal. You have taken £59 for me not to get tickets next season. Good process
Not the first time Hazza's had wood in his back alley
😬 I hope it didn't do any damage.
On the plus side, you'll have firewood for life. Time to put in a campfire pit in the back yard.
No... It's in the alleyway behind our house.
hope my red membership will be helpful, but not counting on it
I’ve seen that they’re being offered first to ST holders, then silvers, then reds. I’m not sure whether they’ll get down to reds but you never know, as I expect a lot of ST holders will be in Budapest or prefer to watch in one of the N5 locals.
There’ll be around 35,000 tickets in total.
Massive oak tree behind Hazza Towers has fallen over... Possibly struck by lightning!
😬 I hope it didn't do any damage.
On the plus side, you'll have firewood for life. Time to put in a campfire pit in the back yard.
hope my red membership will be helpful, but not counting on it
Talking of which... They happily took payment to renew my red and the HazzaKids Junior Gunners membership today!
Apparently they'll be going on general sale after memberships are catered for.
hope my red membership will be helpful, but not counting on it
Massive oak tree behind Hazza Towers has fallen over... Possibly struck by lightning!
Having White and Rammers in the squad at the same time training sessions must've been a total riot.
Yes. These moments are the essence d' Blanco. Undoing Vicario's glove velcro at a corner, not because it is vicious and vile but because he correctly knew the drip would blow a gasket and make a massi...
his interviews... 😂
Ben White has the best deadpan in the game
Peter Simpson! The best English central defender and all-round utility player who never became a full international. Although mainly a defender, he often turned out in midfield, and had a reputation t...
So sad to hear. RIP Stan
I always remember Nev post that brentford game making a complete arse of himself. Some nonsense about not understanding the direction of the club....it was bloody obvious, sign really good young playe...
That summer was such a clear sign that neville had crossed over to the dark side and had not a fucking clue. It really was brain dead obvious what our signings were all about.
"who never crossed the line into nastiness"
Ben White, the king of taking the piss without being a shit.
Arse!
Bruce! be lucky
top of the morning table toppers!
"supporting the aim of Ben being ready for the start of our pre-season preparations."
I actually consider that relatively good news as it means he hasn't done his ACL. when they started off talking about knee ligament damage I feared the worst.
Still devastated for him though. You could see as he went off he knew he was seriously banjaxed and he knew what that meant. Be well Ben, we love you.
what are we thinking about being able to get to the stadium for the screening of the final? who reckons that normal people will get a look in?
Apparently they'll be going on general sale after memberships are catered for.
what are we thinking about being able to get to the stadium for the screening of the final? who reckons that normal people will get a look in?
Fuck. I forgot about Stephan Lichtsteiner.
I've dug out referee Jonas Erikson's comment about him that made me laugh at the time:
" I have met several international players and to judge a person you...
I remember that cunt was brilliant for Juventus
Came to Arsenal when he was completely washed up
Why was Bruce away from Mrs Nik for 4 months?
very good mike
Fuck. I forgot about Stephan Lichtsteiner.
I've dug out referee Jonas Erikson's comment about him that made me laugh at the time:
" I have met several international players and to judge a person you...
We've had a quite a few crap fullbacks in the Emirates era. Easier to name the good ones like Sagna and Monreal to go with this current crop.
We’ve come a long way since Lichsteiner and Kolasinac
Fuck. I forgot about Stephan Lichtsteiner.
I've dug out referee Jonas Erikson's comment about him that made me laugh at the time:
" I have met several international players and to judge a person you have to meet them several times - and not just once when they have a bad day, because everyone can have it. But I have met Lichtsteiner several times and he is one of the most unpleasant players I met."
Not expectong anything from Palace tonight.
No, definitely not, although City will feel pressure being 5 points behind.
Bournemouth match a real possibility of dropped points.
I know I'm stating the obvious, but we just need to focus on pur own games.
Ben White and Kieran Tierney occupy a special place in my heart. Both always seem do genuine
We’ve come a long way since Lichsteiner and Kolasinac
I'll bet those two (Ferdinand & Vidic) wouldn't have got those stats in today's Premier League anyway ...
Hate to say it, but Ferdinand was a special talent. All the more surprising being a cretin.
Great piece blogs, sad times indeed for Ben.
Ben is my fave player too.
His playing is a big part of that , his love of dogs also important, but i love his edginess too. The poker face post match int...
Ben White and Kieran Tierney occupy a special place in my heart. Both always seem do genuine
To be fair Rooney has backed us all season
I think he actually hates man city and has respect for Arteta
I know a lot of Everton fans as Liverpool University was one of my Alma mater. The attitude towards Arsenal is broadly between unconcerned to mone of mild support, but their fans are usually respect us.
Carragher can't stand Arsenal. As for Scholes, I don't know his problem. I just put it down to him being a bitter, ginger midget.
Peter Simpson! The best English central defender and all-round utility player who never became a full international. Although mainly a defender, he often turned out in midfield, and had a reputation t...
Often remember my Dad telling me about him as before my time, my Dad would have been around 26/27 in the double winning season ❤️
Ah that’s sad. After he retired from football he got a job as a forklift driver for a roofing contractor in Hertfordshire. So far removed from current day professionals
It really does hit home what a different time it was for retired players back then
Peter Simpson! The best English central defender and all-round utility player who never became a full international. Although mainly a defender, he often turned out in midfield, and had a reputation that he could play in any position. A real hero of my generation of Arsenal fans. RIP Peter Simpson.
Great piece blogs, sad times indeed for Ben.
Ben is my fave player too.
His playing is a big part of that , his love of dogs also important, but i love his edginess too. The poker face post match interviews, the occassional no-bullshit fouls on players he thinks are idiots, the messing with opposition goalie gloves. He's just great and I love him. I hope we see him in an Arsenal shirt again soon.
Not expectong anything from Palace tonight.
It’s our responsibility to win both our games. Anything else is really just a bonus at this point.
A big hammering of CP will add a certain amount of pressure to us, but my opinion is if it comes down to goal difference, we’re already fucked.
The average attendance for Arsenal Women’s Super League games is all the more remarkable when you compare it to others. Arsenal’s 34682 average home attendance is the only one that makes five figures, the next best being Chelsea on 8299. Amazing! Surely some of that gate money can be used to improve our team so that we can win the WSL!
The full figures are on this page:
https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/womens-…Ah that’s sad. After he retired from football he got a job as a forklift driver for a roofing contractor in Hertfordshire. So far removed from current day professionals
Not expectong anything from Palace tonight.
Violence hopefully
Hopefully they will just keep it to a 1 goal defeat
When they lose up there they have conceded a lot of goals.
"The Arsenal defender has formed a totemic partnership with Gabriel, as the pair recently surpassed John Terry and Ricardo Carvalho to go second amongst partnerships that have kept the most clean s...
I'll bet those two (Ferdinand & Vidic) wouldn't have got those stats in today's Premier League anyway ...
No... Expires June 2028 with an option of an extra year
Thanks 🙏 we will definitely see him again then
Hopefully they will just keep it to a 1 goal defeat
Is White out of contract this summer?
No... Expires June 2028 with an option of an extra year
Not expectong anything from Palace tonight.
No, me either
Is White out of contract this summer?
Not expectong anything from Palace tonight.
Yes. These moments are the essence d' Blanco. Undoing Vicario's glove velcro at a corner, not because it is vicious and vile but because he correctly knew the drip would blow a gasket and make a massi...
That velcro shithousery had to be one of the best Benny Blanco moments, if only because he was grinning like a naughty boy while he was doing it. You could see that he really enjoys a good wind-up. Part of the reason that, regardless of form, we really miss him when he's out of the team. Speedy recovery, Ben, and see you next season!
Why was Bruce away from Mrs Nik for 4 months?
Haha
Just read the Blog......
Well said Blogs, Ben White is a helluva player, he will be a big miss in the final 3 games.
Fuck Neville
"My concern is if Arsenal finish fourth this season – which, to be fair, I think is 50/50, I still think there’s a long way to go in that race – but if they finish fourth, that’s in some ways as good as it gets."
Just shows you why Neville failed at management. That man is a mouse in a maze
One last thing from me this morning- have you noticed a clutch of pundits suddenly starting to say nice things about Arsenal?
Spitty C; Rooney; toe sucking Scholes and even Rory Jennings. They’re al...
To be fair Rooney has backed us all season
I think he actually hates man city and has respect for Arteta
Why was Bruce away from Mrs Nik for 4 months?
heh
tel aviv arse!
well in bruce!
morning all!
reunited with mrs nik after 4 loooong months apart. bruce knows what that's liek.
Why was Bruce away from Mrs Nik for 4 months?
I'm curious about how we'll approach Burnley. Ideally, out the blocks, relentlessly attacking them, pass to team mates in better position rather than go for individual glory, absolutely no showboating even if we're a few goals up... plenty of time to rest between the West Ham game and this, so I hope the energy levels will be high from the start.
That was great , but I agree with another poster that it did read a bit like an obituary in parts 😬plus referring to him in the past tense
One last thing from me this morning- have you noticed a clutch of pundits suddenly starting to say nice things about Arsenal?
Spitty C; Rooney; toe sucking Scholes and even Rory Jennings. They’re all backtracking to try to avoid getting the shit they fully deserve for being haters all season.
Hope its not the last we see of Ben White.
Who can forget him smashing the ball against McGinn at villa
Yes. These moments are the essence d' Blanco. Undoing Vicario's glove velcro at a corner, not because it is vicious and vile but because he correctly knew the drip would blow a gasket and make a massive drama out of it. Interviews where he mixes total disinterest with dripping sarcasm, since as we know, outside of playing he isn't much bothered about football noise. Booting twats who boot ours. <3
i think the biggest issue with a laot of Sky's coverage is that it's dishonest, when you can actually see stuff with your eyes, or better still someone has the 'reciepts' when things are judged according to badge....
Good Morning, WiB!
I seriously hope Benjamin White reads this post today.
What an incredible footballer!
We do it for him!
Maybe after this season, if we get over the line, Arteta will be more inclined to trust his nominal backup players more, especially against weaker teams in the league. All it takes is a spell here and...
Snap. Sort of.
Yes, one lives in hope. For a n00b in his first ever job, MA has been brilliant. I don't need to castigate him for making what appear to we couch-dwellers to be mistakes, incremental improvements in management seem fair and reasonable expectations for such a smart cookie.
Book balancing is probably one of our biggest threats, since a Ben White gets bandied about for a sale not because he's past it and MA doesn't want him, but because *someone* has to go virtually every off-season in order to continue being able to strengthen other positions. I do worry that Mosquito has been at RB semi-often, when BW has been available (albeit not in peak form).
As I say, hopefully this injury means they can't sell him. HA.
Yes but it hasn't only been the league. I realise the psychological importance of getting a "habit forming", precedent-setting trophy or "winning every game" etc but this season it has seemed that eve...
Can’t really agree on this. Mosquera and Salmon have featured at RB (not frequently but enough times), he’s rotated 3 LBs, while Mikel has made significant subs (some forced through injury, granted) in midfield and up front.
The most baffling one is Norgaard who appears to have been available all season but barely featured to take the stress away.
This is where Mikel needs to learn from Wenger - his 2002 and invincibles frequently blew away teams in the first half enough to give some of the more essential players time to come off and save some energy. This seasons Arsenal is too slow to get in front meaning we are full on for the whole 90+ mins. Next season’s Arsenal (if we get that choking trophy monkey off our backs) we will need to adapt to be on the front foot and score early goals.
Maybe after this season, if we get over the line, Arteta will be more inclined to trust his nominal backup players more, especially against weaker teams in the league. All it takes is a spell here and there to rest the first choice, like, we've got Carrott (dead rubber CL) followed by Leeds, White you're going to play those to give Timber a rest. Wigan in the cup, Marli Salmon bring your boots.
"The Arsenal defender has formed a totemic partnership with Gabriel, as the pair recently surpassed John Terry and Ricardo Carvalho to go second amongst partnerships that have kept the most clean s...
Even better that we haven't had to put up with loathsome racists or drug cheats in our team.
"The Arsenal defender has formed a totemic partnership with Gabriel, as the pair recently surpassed John Terry and Ricardo Carvalho to go second amongst partnerships that have kept the most clean sheets since 2000, behind only Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic."
Decent stat! Go for #1, lads
Problem is you can’t have it both ways if you are mounting a serious title challenge - you can’t afford to drop points and if you see a pre KO line up with a 3rd choice RB when you know at least one o...
Yes but it hasn't only been the league. I realise the psychological importance of getting a "habit forming", precedent-setting trophy or "winning every game" etc but this season it has seemed that every single FA Cup or Carabao Cup or even CL game became a "final" where only the very strongest team would do for MA. As a consequence, we now see some serious burn out with vulnerable physiologies and perhaps even unnecessarily extended injuries. And the back ups are short on playing time.
Hope its not the last we see of Ben White.
Who can forget him smashing the ball against McGinn at villa
What I don't understand about White and, to a lesser extent Timber, playing themselves into the ground is where was the duty of care towards them and their long-term futures? Did we not have a young p...
Problem is you can’t have it both ways if you are mounting a serious title challenge - you can’t afford to drop points and if you see a pre KO line up with a 3rd choice RB when you know at least one of Benny or Timber are fit to play, you’d be doing you nut over it.
It’s a great coach’s dilemma (Wenger’s said it in the past) - play kids and they’ll make mistakes and you’ll ship points but also they need to learn; play your strongest team and you risk injury.
As has been said before any injury issues Ben has now must be in large part down to the number of times he has put his body on the line for us. The mentality monster.
Feel he is a player that now has to manage his fitness. Always a shame when a buccaneer suffers limiting physical issues.
Hope he makes a speedy recovery. He deserves it.
What I don't understand about White and, to a lesser extent Timber, playing themselves into the ground is where was the duty of care towards them and their long-term futures? Did we not have a young p...
I think the good cover is Mosquera but with the importance of our games this season it’s been difficult to use a back up. We’ve been unfortunate with the timing of injuries. Ideally you’d want both Timber and White to be fully fit at the same time to help each other get rested but it hasn’t worked out like that
Wouldn't sell Ben. He Can cover different positions. And being English doesn't he help cover the home grown quota.
Think Ethan was better in right wing last season than nomi this and with dowman co...
Agree with this completely
My thoughts were that White would be sold this summer but having seen his recent return to form I wouldn’t be surprised if we try and get him to stay on and that our concentration is focused more on attacking improvements
Hi Postman Pat.
What do you call Postman Pat when he retires?
........ Pat
Don't give up the day job, Mike....
However... What do you call a man with no shins??
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Ben White is a much better right back than Gary fucking Neville ever was.
Amen!
Arse.
RIP Benny Blanco, also my favourite of the Arteta era. I've been sad that he has faded somewhat from the picture and persistent rumours that he was a serious candidate to be moved on this summe...
Wouldn't sell Ben. He Can cover different positions. And being English doesn't he help cover the home grown quota.
Think Ethan was better in right wing last season than nomi this and with dowman coming through .
( Do we play downa. Right Saka left )
. Would look to hold Ethan and sell nomi
Somewhat early to be writing Benny Blancos football obituary surely, MCL injuries are not the end of the world, he may or may not be at Arsenal but lets wish him the best in his recovery
What I don't understand about White and, to a lesser extent Timber, playing themselves into the ground is where was the duty of care towards them and their long-term futures? Did we not have a young player who could have filled in for a game or two? Nip down to the Championship to buy a good cover for about £1m.
WiB
Well whitened Blogs
You should send him that piece - I hope he stays
I always remember Nev post that brentford game making a complete arse of himself. Some nonsense about not understanding the direction of the club....it was bloody obvious, sign really good young playe...
Hi Postman Pat.
What do you call Postman Pat when he retires?
........ Pat
i'm very happy not to be living here any more but as i type that in shorts and a tee shirt i do remember that warm weather can be quite nice lol
Have they relaxed the dress code at Alcatraz?
I always remember Nev post that brentford game making a complete arse of himself. Some nonsense about not understanding the direction of the club....it was bloody obvious, sign really good young players that can grow and improve. Took a few years to get there but it was obvious what the plan was.
Ben White is a much better right back than Gary fucking Neville ever was.
Good stuff, nik. Stay safe there!
And congrats to BA and MrsBA.
Arse.
RIP Benny Blanco, also my favourite of the Arteta era. I've been sad that he has faded somewhat from the picture and persistent rumours that he was a serious candidate to be moved on this summer are hopefully now scuttled by this injury (glass half full!). I am loathe to criticise Arteta unduly, but I do think it's been unnecessary to sideline BW so much since JT returned to fitness. I know BW has had injury issues too, but Arteta sometimes strikes me as too inclined to play #1 choice all the time, and #2 choice - especially if that player was recently #1 choice - pretty much doesn't play at all outside of domestic cups.
i'm very happy not to be living here any more but as i type that in shorts and a tee shirt i do remember that warm weather can be quite nice lol
bloody hell, ba.
yes, i'm here now to start packing up. then back to manchester for june. then back here to do the move.
30th july is the day we get on a plane to the uk.
Arse. WiB.
Morning all.
I hope Benny comes back strong next season.
tel aviv arse!
well in bruce!
morning all!
reunited with mrs nik after 4 loooong months apart. bruce knows what that's liek.
Yes, and I am happy for you.
For the first three years together
You were apart
This July will see our 27th wedding anniversary. We made it work.
That is a long time. Is Mrs Nik moving across with you?
I remember when Mrs Bass and I were 'courting', as my mother would have put it. For the first three years we spent the best part of ten months ...
For the first three years together
You were apart
tel aviv arse!
well in bruce!
morning all!
reunited with mrs nik after 4 loooong months apart. bruce knows what that's liek.
That is a long time. Is Mrs Nik moving across with you?
I remember when Mrs Bass and I were 'courting', as my mother would have put it. For the first three years we spent the best part of ten months apart each year as I was in the UK and she in Sydney. It wasn't easy.
Classy blog today. Agree wholeheartedly with all of this. He is my favourite of a thoroughly likeable squad. I personally think we will see him again in an Arsenal shirt, but this may be wishful th...
Sadblog. When I saw him go off i didnt think he would be missing the CL final and the World Cup.
I thought he might miss Burnley.
I felt so sad reading today’s blog. Benjamin has been a great ambassador for our club, a player who has always given everything for the badge. I hope we see him again in the red and white.
tel aviv arse!
well in bruce!
morning all!
reunited with mrs nik after 4 loooong months apart. bruce knows what that's liek.
Classy blog today. Agree wholeheartedly with all of this. He is my favourite of a thoroughly likeable squad. I personally think we will see him again in an Arsenal shirt, but this may be wishful thinking. I also think he is destined to be one of those who is only ever truly appreciated when he gets to the end of his career. At which point Neville will no doubt tell us that he saw how good White was going to be from the first time he played for us…
Ben White appears to have been pushed physically in ways other members of the squad haven't and it makes me sad it's to the detrimental of his health and career.
Why Arteta has a blind spot here is ...
As I said, that Timber injury was significant for him and White
Ben White appears to have been pushed physically in ways other members of the squad haven't and it makes me sad it's to the detrimental of his health and career.
Why Arteta has a blind spot here is quite upsetting.
Basically saying that Saliba is "good, very good... But not exceptionally good" or something along those lines.
Aren't those old quotes?
Basically saying that Saliba is "good, very good... But not exceptionally good" or something along those lines.
Also, Desailly.... What a cunt!
What happened?
I still love him!
Cheers blogs.
Yes
Also, Desailly.... What a cunt!
I still love him!
Cheers blogs.