I mean, it would be impossible NOT to enjoy winning the league, but... a tiny little bit of flair would be nice. Just a gnat's cock. Please?
I mean, it would be impossible NOT to enjoy winning the league, but... a tiny little bit of flair would be nice. Just a gnat's cock. Please?
Must you moan? We're going to be 8 points clear at the top by the end of next weekend, Sir C.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
You must remember that for those of us of a certain age, a lifetime of following the Arsenal has generally been a somewhat dry journey.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
Consider the managers/periods I have 'enjoyed':
1. Bertie Mee. The original 1-0 to the Arsenal. It was said that if we scored one the opoosition might as well go home.
2. Terry Neill / Don Howe - other than moments from Brady and then Charlie Nick, this was years and years of dullness!
3. George Graham. Need I say any more?
4. Arsene - all my dreams came true!
5. Thon spaniard :-(
6. Now back to 1-0 to the Arsenal...
I enjoyed the fun times enough to miss them, you see.
Whilst to a certain degree, I'm with you but I can't say I'm not enjoying the piss it's boiling amongst the press and rival fans. It still annoys me that header from Nketiah is being classed as a shot on target.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Inventing new league tables that show where we'd be if set pieces weren't allowed :hehe:
That's true, it is rather amusing. :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by PSRB
Danny Murphy is on our side though :-(
I noticed Pulis managed to get ina dig at Wenger. Bitter little man.
You come dangerously close to denigrating George there. That should be a red card.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
My views on the Graham era, specifically late period, are well known p. And I stand by themQuote:
Originally Posted by Peter
A man who disrespects George disrespects me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
It would be like me sitting here and listing all of the Springsteen albums that are utter garbage.... pretty long list....
I read a piece by Pulis on the BBC website. I thought it was one of the saddest pieces of 'journalism' I'd ever read. Riddled with bitterness, idiocy and hugely misplaced self satisfaction.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Nobody hated Stoke because of the throw ins. We hated them because they were despicable thugs. The day Arteta's side break half a dozen opposition bones a season, I'll accept the comparison and the role of Pulis as a great innovator.
We've already had some flair this season. Easy's goal vs Palace. It counts as a set-piece but that volley - I could only have loved it more if our no.10 had done the downing pints celebration like a previous {white, shoulder length blonde-haired} no.10.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
His pass and Gabby M's finish for the equaliser vs City. And the fact it took ages to come down and go in off or just inside the post.
MLS's run and Gabby's first time finish. Leo's had several moments of magic, too. And we've still got B to get fully fit and back to his best and Odin before his latest injury looked like several of our all time legends from the pass.
If, Ganpati willing, we can go all season without conceding two or more in a game, then I have no problem with us shutting up shop at 2-0 up.
We defend so well as a team that if the second goal doesn't come, we now back ourselves to hold on to a 1-0 lead. It's nowhere near as nervy as it has been since peak GG or AW.
And Ricky C's been so unlucky to have just one goal so far. He could be our flairiest left-back in history. If that one in the CF position from Leo's first time pass hadn't been offside we'd be talking about that all season.
Our DM volleying it in from 25 yards. Though that doesn't count cos it came from a set-piece, apparently.
Ethan's goal against BHA with MnM's back heel. Timber's run through them for the second.
We have Odin, Kai, Noni and Jeez all out and B's been injured for much of the season.
I'm more than happy with how the season's going. And if we can get everyone back fit, and go to Dubai then we could well go on the sort of run we did 2 seasons ago.
Great defending and set pieces get you through times without flair more than flair gets you through times without great defending and set pieces.