SOOOO.
I am treating this place with neglect. Ho-hum. Nothing much I feel strongly about so I shouldn't waste time and be efficient and post only when I have issues.
Football issues. Which human being on earth doesn't have issues.
Pre-match conference and Wenger is talking up his players once more. First Almunia then Bendtner. Bendtner I understand. But Almunia? Heh. He's been absolutely superb. And those clean sheets should be down to the defence too but the keeper has gotta be in command. Afterall, he has the best view or something coming at you. I've played keeper and then it is horrible when the defender is blocking your view lol. It's funny. And I can't be keeper.
So Bendtner. Nothing more to say really. He's young, blah blah blah. But he's a striker. Strikers don't miss sitters. Or strikers don't have a record of 1 goal from 10 sitters because how often do you get 10 sitters in a row? The manager wants to remind us to appreciate his efforts but sometimes Nicky comes off as really cocky and it's a bout of disturbia. We all know from the Cesc Fabregas show that he works really hard at training so I guess I have to start having faith. Maybe he can make things happen on a consistent basis in seasons to come.
And aren't we all glad no one speaks of one Eboue. I don't know what I would have done.
Now we all hope Stoke will be a bitch to Villa like they were to us. Villa do not boast the best home record so let's hope Rory Delap and co. will make something happen there. By the way, it sucks to hope other teams screw up, especially a team like Villa. I don't have much contempt for them besides them keeping us out of the top 4. It would feel so much better to see United or Pool screw up. Pool screws up quite a lot for our entertainment but I hope no one else noticed that they too managed 1-0 at the Bernabeu. Shhh.
Oh I realised I don't like Gareth Barry. I hate traitors. He must be 80% of the way into his dream now of Villa playing Champion's League football, the reason why he wanted to hit the road to Liverpool.
Fulham up next tonight. You know, after watching football for so long, I just realised after Roma why games midweek are in the evenings. Like SRSLY. It's because people have to work. And the reason for early kickoffs on Saturdays and Sundays are because people don't need to work.
What a realisation. Hence kick off at 1930. After so long.
For Fulham, we have Diaby back. He was fantastic against Roma and if he should keep it up tonight we should finally break the stupid goalless duck. Arshavin should be up to nearly full fitness by now and it's exciting to be able to see more of him. And I wish we had the depth to rest Robin tonight but we don't. The next game is Tuesday and with such a busy run-in, I hope those injuries don't start popping up again. The good thing is that Walcott, Eduardo and Adebayor will be back within the next 2 weeks. Then Rosicky (who hasn't worn either of the new kits this season) and Cesc.
Like new signings?Labels: Almunia, Aston Villa, Bendtner, Diaby
A Little Drunken Madness @ 2:29 PM
We take a 1-0 lead into the second leg of the round of 16.
On paper it's a fantastic result, considering all the goalless draws as of late. We'll take a 1-0 any time.
On the other hand, if you're a fan watching the game you just want to smash the TV/laptop/everything smashable. Why?
Because there are people like Eboue, Song, Denilson and Bendtner in the team. This bunch haven't had an inkling of what the hell to do with the bloody ball in the final third. Like clueless. It's like they've never played in that part of the pitch or Idonnowhatyoutellme.
I'm angry because we so easily could have had at least a 2-goal cushion. All this misses - sitters I would call, could come around and bite us in the back.
The Roma defence gifted Eboue a present and he managed to screw it up. I'm sure he wants to redeem himself with the fans. I'm so sure of that. He is playing on the right wing and he doesn't know what to do with the ball when he gets it in the final third. Absolutely clueless.
And then Bendtner. Gosh. These days my ass is stuck onto the sofa. There isn't any need to rise, or rise partially to almost celebrate would-be goals because they're not going in. It's that simple. Save me the extra energy to sit my ass back down. Sickening. So I'm wondering if he's a striker because a striker doesn't miss shots like that. I have no idea what the hell he is. A pussy maybe. i don't know.
All the negative trash talking aside, I thought Diaby did well. If he got injured and needed another lay off I wouldn't be surprised. but he did well and he kept the ball well in the final third and it's a good performance after being out. I'd have him any day over Song.
Denilson + Song = sideways passing 99%
Then the 1% tried to pump up front ends up with someone who isn't wearing a red shirt.
When Cesc is in midfield he is the chief of assists. With these two I wonder what the hell they are doing in midfield.
So defensively I thought we did well. Gallas and Toure can play together and perform. Finally. Finally this isn't a good only on paper description again. Sagna is ever such a gem.
Nasri's true position is really through the middle but that shifted Bendtner out on the left. Bendtner doing defensive work is kinda scary. And he played totally out of position and when Nasri/Clichy/Sagna crossed into the box he should be the one there to head it in (ASSUMING HE DOESN'T MISS).
Then of course, RVP. If not for him I think the whole team can buang. He won the game for us.
I like Philippe Mexes. And Totti.
Anyway, I think either I have a jinx of a friend who watched all the goalless draws (hence why we draw) or I have a lucky shirt. I wore it today. It's like I wear any other jersey and they screw up the result. I wear this one and they win. That's kinda bad. I really like my other jerseys too.
It's the red training jersey.
My friend came over today and asked me how many Fly Emirates shirts I have. Many many many.
So 1-nil to the Arsenal. Finally. We waiting a long long time. But with the performance that went with it, I doubt this is the win of the season Wenger is looking for to lift the team and move off from. This team has a lot of work to do. Either that or those dudes out injured start coming back soon.Labels: Emmanuel Eboue, Nicklas Bendtner, Roma, Samir Nasri
A Little Drunken Madness @ 5:43 AM
How do I possibly start my day right when I flip open BBC Sport and find out that Sp*rs won?
And we're struggling to win. I'll take an 86th-minute header by a centre back any day.
And it's even more painful to think/possibly know that the Roma tie tonight could be our last Champion's league involvement if we fail to beat them after both legs and then lose 4th spot.
Everyone (Wenger and all) are speaking confidently about securing 4th place but SRSLY? Wanna know what I think?
It's all Wenger and his own ball game when he talks up the squad everytime they're bad. How are they supposed to learn from criticism? And how's telling someone they're damn good when they're just like, um, bad?
So only Diaby has returned for the Roma game. Earlier on there was a slight glimmer of hope that Walcott passes his scan before the game and makes the game or so. Think that's quite unlikely to happen, otherwise we'll have news by now. It's like the players who really feel for the club are all injured, with Rosicky scheduled to be back before Cesc but requiring 2 months of competitive football to return to full form. So where does that leave us? He'll be himself in May. That looks like the end of the season doesn't it? So maybe we can all rejoice at our new signing in May.
I refer to the most dui ever phrase Wenger has said about those coming back from injuries: They'll be like new signings.
I almost smashed my computer on reading that one.
On to Roma, we all hope that this squad is like preparing heart and soul for this match so much so that it was okay to draw with Sunderland and the previous 2 games. So maybe they'll make it all up by trashing Roma. Ha-Ha. Wenger says that one win can change our season and from last season's experiences, I don't think it'll help. His theories seem to be going all wrong. Like we beat AC Milan and we fans expected some sort of revival and moving on from there but it didn't happen and we still continued on the road to squander the damn title. The truth is, European football and the league are different. And I'm positively sure that it has different mental effects on the players. If they do perform lightning well tonight we'll all know why. If they don't, then I'll have nothing to say. It's just one disappointment after another and I don't know how much more my heart can take.
Like if I saw Eboue starting tonight I might just turn off the TV and go to bed instead.
I think I just condemned myself to not watching the game.
Anyway, the other game taking place tonight is kinda more exciting. It's Inter vs United and Mourinho vs SAF and SRSLY, they've started their mind games and it's fantastic. This is what we've been missing. The special one really spices things up for all of us. He went to Italy and owned them. So their game is like a top of the table clash between European giants. How many times do we ever have that kind of billing for a game?
This Arsenal squad is capable of better. They just need to get their attitude right. And I really hate Song and Eboue. There is only one word associated with Alex Song and it's 'lazy' while Eboue has only vulgarities to his name.
When in hell have I hated any of our players that much? Eboue used to make me laugh with his antics. Instead of being mad, it's better to laugh at what is expected. But now he has crossed the damn line and he really doesn't deserve to play. He's been testing all of our patience for a long long time.
So enjoy the game tonight. Try to be positive.Labels: Alex Ferguson, Alex Song, Arsene Wenger, Eboue, Jose Mourinho, Roma, Sp*rs
A Little Drunken Madness @ 12:36 PM
I took about maybe one day to try and post objectively. Or maybe I'm just lazy. Or just super no mood to do another post about another nil nil draw.
It's funny you know. After last season's slip up you would think of Arsenal being draw specialists.
Then this season they started losing and then you thought they shook off that image for the worse, and hopefully less draws and wins to make up for the losses. Statistically, it's better to lose 1 game and win 1 than to draw both.
Then came this apparent unbeaten run. It's crap really. I fuckin hate it. I don't know what is 7 draws out of 10 games. That's bullshit. It's horrific. It's fuckin terrible. I don't feel good at all about being unbeaten. Gosh. That's 14 points lost.
So. I hate Alex Song. I fuckin hate Eboue. These 2 players should just fuck the hell off. First up, Song. I'll never see him as a fan favourite. He doesn't do interviews and no one is interested in his personal life. I don't see if he feels for this Arsenal team. Most of the time his expression is just blank. What the fuck is he thinking or feeling I don't know. You put Ramsey on and you'll see his drive and passion. Equally young, in fact, younger, but you can see the contrast. Song is just a fucker who should just fuck off. Defensive midfielder my ass. He doesn't do any mopping and his positioning is way off. Like when the defence clears the ball into midfield it doesn't go to our midfielder but the other team's midfield. How the fuck to retain possession like that? I'm not talking about counter attacking even.
Then there's the passing. Like fuck. Pass sideways. Then backwards. From Denilson to Song, then back to denilson. The ball distribution is like fuckin gross. Side to side, then back. Not fucking in front where the ball is supposed to be in the damn net to give up the damn 3 points.
Sideways.
Backwards.
Good fuckin positions but not good in football. Not good for our football. Like bloody hell damnit.
And then Eboue. Gross. Nothing more to say about that dumbfuck. He doesn't deserve the shirt. Putting him on and hoping he changes the game? He came on and I thought we'd either draw or lose to a late goal.
Now then what we naturally do is look to the next game. Roma. Wow. Seriously. No Arshavin. And then the rest is rubbish. Eboue will start. 100% guarantee.
This is what I call a nightmarish season. Sorry for the vulgarities. If I had posted earlier it would be unreadable.Labels: Alex Song, Eboue
A Little Drunken Madness @ 12:24 AM
I marched to my TV at 3.41am and I turned it on and saw Eduardo coming out of the tunnel.
Indescribable.
And it took just over 20 minutes to open his account for the season. But it took all of a few seconds to make his presence felt.
You need to be an Arse fan to understand how it feels like when Wenger said (before Arshavin came) that Eduardo, Cesc and Theo will be like new signings. Now we know why he said that. Eduardo practically revived everyone's spirts. How often do you see Toure going all the way forward and getting a shot of target and then Gallas marking his man all the way to the opponent's goal?
It's like we could do without Arshavin.
Doesn't it finally feel like our season is finally starting?
We're also not going to miss Adebayor one bit.
So full time and Arsenal won 4-0. I can't recall the last time we won 4-0. RVP wrapped up the game while dudu got a brace on his comeback.
As it stands, it's
Arsenal or Burnley v Sheffield United or Hull City
It's nice to be playing both at home, and it's sort of like a chance for revenge. First to Burnley, and then to Hull if they manage to beat Sheffield United.
What a fantastic day at the office.Labels: Cardiff, Eduardo, FA Cup
A Little Drunken Madness @ 4:38 AM
So we do know who's coming up in the next round of the FA Cup before we play Cardiff to progress.
Blackburn Rovers or Coventry City v Chelsea
Swansea City or Fulham v Manchester United
(Cardiff City or Arsenal) or Burnley v Sheffield United or Hull City
Everton v West Ham United or Middlesbrough
Looking at the draw, it looks like we do have a good chance at progressing to the semi finals. The only thing is that this season where results are rather erratic, we have to pray that we can pick out lesser teams more easily. We do have a good youth squad making up our depth but I don't know if it's enough. The Carling Cup is one thing, and we were knocked out by Burnley. If we beat Cardiff we'll meet Burnley again.
Have to use the 'if's because it's better to not count chickens before they hatch.
When there's Eboue in the team you know you can't assume.Labels: FA Cup
A Little Drunken Madness @ 2:49 AM
Consider this:
Sp*rs had the one man advantage but they just couldn't win it. Not even nick it.
Man City had the one man advantage against Stoke and they couldn't win it either. In fact, they lost.
These two clubs are quite similar.
Sp*rs has the Arsenal rivalry to contend with. City has Manchester United.
And they're both wannabe clubs who want to reach the heights their significant other. Too bad at failing miserably it's actually funny. These two clubs are responsible for inflating the damn transfer market. It's a good thing Kaka has a good brain and a good heart. I doubt he'll be happy with just money (that's all he'll be getting at City) for the next 4 years or so.
If they both got relegated, what a season this is turning out to be.
We still need a top 4 spot though. News are that Guus Hiddink would be taking over Chelsea until the end of the season. His apparent friendship with Roman Abramovic being the key to the deal. He'll still continue to manage Russia though. I'm thinking about Arshavin, managed by a Chelsea boss at the same time as an Arsenal boss. Seems kinda funneh. They're all professionals though.
In injury news, see Walcott looking over his shoulder. Hah.
He's going to have a final scan on the 24th of February to make sure everything's ok and perhaps, be declared fit for Roma. I hope that's not rushing him back too fast and the Walcotts have a history of shoulder problems. Let's hope he can correct it permanently. We've been missing him as of late.
Another dude who's coming through from a long rehab is Eduardo. He's a fantastic boost and hopefully he would come through the friendly against Romania well.
Note to self: It's taking an awful long time to watch Arshavin play =((((Labels: Sp*rs, Theo Walcott
A Little Drunken Madness @ 12:31 PM
We should petition for Eboue to not wear an Arsenal shirt ever again.
I think these feelings will go on and on and on.
So.
Enough of that dumbfuck. More on Arshavin.
I suppose the people managing the official website sure knows what the fans are anxious about these days. Like they issued a statement in case people were going to put their money on an Arshavin debut against Cardiff come Monday. So he isn't eligible for the Cardiff game but could feature in the next round if we beat Cardiff. Which we should. It'll be interesting to see what squad marches out of the tunnel.
A little more on the sexist part which seem to allow opposing fans to pick on.
He has had his experiences. He can't really speak/understand English fantastically well. British tabloids like to make a big hoo-ha out of nothing. I'm not really bothered by it because sometimes, I do think that certain women shouldn't be allowed to drive. As with the perfect body, doesn't every male being think that way? We're not so different after all.
At least we don't have numb nuts like Gerrard, Robinho and Richards who are facing charges on counts of assault. Pick on those instead. The reports can't lie. They're released by the damn police.
And he's not a racist! Unlike one Miley Cyrus. This one is offensive because I'm an Asian with small eyes. Geez. Not all white people have large eyes either. Anyway. Ohnotheydidnt really rocks.
They have a mini Asian wave over there in the posting thanks to the above racist white trash. Enjoying it many many! It's like the Korean wave! You don't know how many people I know who would want to be reborn Korean instead of Chinese. Like Korea trumps Japan now.
More on Korea in later posts. It's just a fantastic place to be.
Back to Arsenal, Eduardo made the bench at Sp*rs as well. It's a fantastic sign and with Adebayor out for at least 3 weeks, he's a welcome boost. I miss him a lot. Also, Walcott could feature by the end of the month too. And then Mr Tomas Rosicky too, some time in March. Cesc is happily recuperating back in Cataluna and should make a come back soon. The team is suffering without these dude.
Anyway. If you're wondering what's with my Arshavin craze even before he debuts, I got a fantastic explanation.
He born on my birthdate!
Technically he's older so I'm born on his birthdate. 29 May 1981. Joyous. Cesc was born exactly 25 days before me on 4th May 1987. And owly (affectionately named by arseblogger and Gilberto Silver) is so goofy it's adorable.
Andrey fever is on. He should have chosen shirt 29 luh!Labels: Arshavin, Korea
A Little Drunken Madness @ 1:19 AM
If sorry had a cure 100% of the time, then perhaps Eboue apologising for getting himself sent off should appease us all.
THINK NOT.
This is accumulated anger. And this is why he was booed. Interestingly enough, Wenger knew his player so well that he said 'Eboue will bounce back'.
This is where I say: YOU'VE GOT TO BE FUCKIN KIDDING ME!
(note: RVP didn't apologise when he got sent off against Stoke)
Eboue is like trying too hard to become a fan favourite. With regards to his disallowed goal, these things happen. I know Wenger has had lots to say about it but these things happen.
Sometimes, JUST SUCK IT UP AND GET ON WITH IT.
Blow one chance, don't harp on it. Try again. And don't get yourself sent off. Eboue has done a whole lot of lip service in that statement to say how much we can't lose to Sp*rs for the fans. I think he should concentrate on not getting sent off. And if he didn't play again we'll all be happy.
We could have came away with 3 points instead of 1. He really did the team no favours.
The other Emmanuel will be out for at least 3 weeks after pulling his hamstring. It looked like it hurt a damn lot watching it on the tele. Not sure we'll be wishing him a speedy recovery. His form has been out of sorts lately and I believe he doesn't deserve to be on the pitch.
It'll be some time before the next game and then the next, so Arshavin (my new love) should be fit and ready. If Adebayor leaves in the summer I wouldn't feel a thing. I cannot stand traitors. You could be the best in the world making a clean sweep of all the honours but if you suffer from itchy feet then screw you. Had Ronaldo went to Spain he might not have crashed his Ferarri. Hah.
Long long wait till the next game. I can't imagine how empty my coming weekend will be. My friends will have me and they'll be surprised. And then they'll find out there's no football and the surprise will be gone.
Should install my picture posts this week to avoid boredom and create efficiency. =xLabels: Emmanuel Adebayor, Emmanuel Eboue
A Little Drunken Madness @ 11:32 AM
Okay!
I have no idea if I want to do this again. I just feel like something's missing. Basically this place has various records of things that were meant to be forgotten but things never happen the way we want it right?
JUST LIKE HOW WE JUST DREW WITH SP*RS AGAIN.
No thanks to Eboue. I suppose I can thank him for injecting fire into my fingers.
Alright. I do have another outlet. We have a swanky Gunnergirls Livejournal community and I'm a moderator on it. It's kinda fun over there with all the fan girl craziness yet it's so amazing that girls actually have brawn when it comes to a man's game. It is just that it wouldn't be nice if I did up a post which read:
KILL EBOUE BEFORE HE FEATURES IN ANOTHER GAME
..even if it is totally called for. We try and act civilised. Whereas, on my own blogger space, I can do anything I want. Apologies for the comments feature not being available. I am no good at html so I messed it by the last time.
If I do really make some kind of comeback, I probably would like revamp the blog. Adventures with new crazy camera (awesome actually) has provided better graphics. Not football related though. Heh. Could do a double function blog for my photo nonsense, otherwise everyday's post will be about 101 methods of killing Eboue. And Howard Webb. This, from the back issue of Liverpool vs Arsenal.
And maybe, just maybe, I'll do a picture post of my Korea trip in December. It was awesome. Awesomely cold. So awesome I'm planning another trip there in autumn.
In other news, really really bad news, Sims 3 has delayed it's launch from 16 Feb 09 to 2 Jun 09. THE HORROR!
[EDIT//]I'm done away will all the older posts. It untidy. And I messed up all the tags too. Hah.Labels: Eboue, random rants, Sp*rs
A Little Drunken Madness @ 3:39 AM
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