Archive for 'Arsenal' Category
John Terry discharged from hospital
25 February 2007John Terry has been discharged from hospital allaying any serious injury scare. The Chelsea and England defender was rushed to hospital after he was knocked unconscious following a kick to the head from Abou Diaby of Arsenal’s frantic effort to clear the ball from Arsenal’s danger area.
Carling Cup Final
25 February 2007The Blues have picked up their first silverware of the 2006/2007 season by running over the Arsenal young Gunners. Experience always triumphs over youthful exuberance.
Arsenal went ahead with a goal from Theo Walcott but strikes from our Ivorian stalwart didier Drogba gave Chelsea the game. John Terry picked up a horrendous injury which may see him sidelined for the rest of the season adding to Chelsea and Jose Mourinho’s injury woes.
The game boiled over with a fracas which led to dismissals of two of Arsenal’s players Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Adebayor while John Mikel Obi received his second matching orders of the season. The scoreline will have definitely been more with efforts from Frank Lampard and Andriy Shevchenko hitting the woodwork.
With our first trophy in the kitty, our sights are now set on the other three trophies which we still have a chance on winning this season The FA Cup, The Champions League and of course the English Premiership.
Manchester United you can look over your shoulders with trepidation. We are coming for you
William Gallas sorely missed
8 January 2007The Blues of Stamford Bridge are definitely missing the versatility of William Gallas.
Injury to John Terry in the heart of our defence would have very easily and conveniently been covered by the talented Frenchman. I suddenly feel that we were conned into exchanging him for Ashley Cole and 5million pounds.
This is not taking anything from Ashley Cole but we definitely would have benefited more if Gallas was still in the side. My only consolation though is that he is injured and not playing presently but he will definitely be back.
Wk 20: Chelsea 2 Reading 2
11 December 2006
Ashley Cole has landed!
1 September 2006Finally we have a man who is willing to play for us, a true professional. One who is willing to speak his mind without being offensive.
Wk1: Premiership Roundup
20 August 2006What an opening day to the Premiership!
Goals, lots of goals, controversy and more controversy!
Reading made their Premiership debut with a dogged win over a Middlesborough side with Gareth Southgate making his own debut as a manager. 3-2 it ended to the newcomers who had to come from a 2 goal deficit to claim victory.
Sheffield United made a statement of intent in their 1-1 draw with Liverpool FC with a dubious penalty awarded to Gerald with the Referee claiming “intent to trip” as an offence! So how do you make a tackle if it could be interpreted as an intent.
Kanu could have made it a hat-trick of headers as Pompey sank a Blackburn side reduced to 9-men. Harry “Houdini” Redknapp is at his magic again.
West Ham beat a Charlton side reduced to 10 men 3-1, would the result have been different otherwise? I do not know but I do know for sure that West Ham and indeed Charlton will play good football this season.
Aston Villa could have made it a misery night for Arsenal on the “debut” of their new Emirates stadium! O’Neil made his Premiership debut as Aston Villa Manager.
It struck me that Spurs tipped for the top 4/5 finish this season might indeed struggle, on paper they looked much stronger than Big Sam’s Bolton, but the Reebok continues to haunt them as they lost 2-0.
Andy Johnson made his Everton debut with a wonder goal that on second sight could only be classed a fluke. This game produced the greatest controversy of the day with a goal awarded for a ball striking a player’s head! When will the “hawkeye” technology going to be introduced. Eveton 2 Watford 1.
The Toon army should still be in the footballer’s heaven following a win over Wigan. It ended Newcastle FC 2 Wigan 1
Day 2: Sunday
Manchester United showed why they are considered the closest opposition to twart Chelsea FC’s aspiration to retain the Premiership crown for a third successive time by over running Fulham to record a 5-1 victory. It also showed that Rooney’s and Ronaldo’s feud will not affect their contributions to their club.
Chelsea FC kicked off with Man Utd’s results already confirmed, so it was important not to take our feet off the pedal. John Terry and Lampard continued where they left off in the England vs. Greece match by recording another 1,2 score sequence. Drogba rounded off with what would be considered the best goal of the season so far. Long live the Champions.
The Press & I: Who is the liar?
6 August 2006Everyone knows the reason “Big Phil” gave for turning down the England job, “The Press”! Reyes again denied seeking a move to Real Madrid on arsenal.com. It is widely reported in Spain and the UK that the Player and Real are keen on the move with Arsenal the stumbling block.
So, someone is lying through their teeth. It is either:
- Jose Antonio Reyes
- Arsenal Football Club, for backing his lies
- The generality of the Press for reporting lies and yet others for circulating it
Someone definitely is lying and it is important for us the fans to know who!
I like People that even though I might not approve of their actions, own up to whatever it is they have said or done. Didier Drogba is a vivid example, scored wrongfully owned up to the fact. Why lie when it is obvious what the truth is.
Chelsea gunning for Gunner
5 August 2006Chelsea definitely still have Arsenal star Ashley Cole firmly in their sights.
They hope to bring him over to the Bridge but this time there is no hanky panky involved in the way he is being wooed. An offer has been made above board for him to Arsenal and Mourinho promises not to contact the player to negotiate any deal until he accepts the offer. Watch this space.
23 Days to go
27 July 2006According to premierleague.com’s count down to the beginning of the Season, 23 is the record number of assists in one season.
It belongs to Arsenal’s Thierry Henry while scoring one more himself!
Again I have to stress that the prowess of one man is far inferior to that of the whole Squad working together whether in attack or defence!