Arsenal Banter Archive December 22 2013

22 Dec 2013 21:01:32
Right off to bed now- big day tomorrow lol

Will be up at 6am, Drive 50 miles to be in Gloucester by 8am, leave work at 3pm, drive to Birmingham to pick my son up then to the game

Then drop son back and I'll see my bed at 2am-ish on Tuesday only to be up at 6am for work lol

Praying we win lol as I'll be dead cheesed off and dog tired other wise lol

Lol coffee and redbull will see me through lol

Cmon you gooners!!!

Soops, I hope the boys do you proud mate.

Haha I'm going as well only second time I've been to the emirates this season!

22 Dec 2013 15:59:37
Biggest game of the season so far on Monday.

I've just read Bergkamp's autobiography and they way he talks about that United cup semi final in '99 (when he missed the penalty and Giggs scored) and although that was much later on in the season it could be similar. The heads dropped and we went on to lose the next game v. Leeds (Hasselbaink goal 1-0) and with it the title.

If we had beaten them, he reckons we win the FA Cup and also the Prem, whereas United won the treble.

Huge game and I fancy our chances, we've been brilliant when well rested.

I cannot put up with anymore comments from MOTD pundits, let's finally get the psychological upper hand.

Agree Paul, we need to remain focused. there's a long way to go but every point counts from now.

22 Dec 2013 12:21:58
On AW's call for the scrapping of away goals rule, I think he has half a good point. Lol

The way the rule stands right now it actually slightly favours the team that is away in the second leg as they have 120 mins to get the away goals of it goes to extra time. The team away in the first leg have a maximum of 90 mins to get an away goal

That's all ignoring injury times though.

I think it should be limited to goals scored in normal time inc injury time but not applied to goals scored in extra timeto balance the benefit out.

Soopergooner

Totally agree Sooper

Its better than penalties and I doubt we will replace it with anything that works better.
Golden goal? I hated that.maybe corners as they used to use in 5 aside years ago. Most corners over both legs or shots on target, but maybe stay as we are I think

22 Dec 2013 09:27:44
Anyone watch MOTD and see their voting poll on who will win the league?
Liverpool
Man city
Arsenal
Can only assume a high percentage of viewers were Liverpool fans

Now now gunner, I didn't even vote lol, but seriously you can take polls like that with a pinch of salt. You lot beat chelsea and we lose to city it will all change again. Tbh in my opinion any side in the top 6 who goes on a decent run can win it. Bookies not usually too far off though lol. I backed us at 25/1 at start of season so I'll be keeping everything crossed ha ha. Merry xmas to all, YNWA

Do Liverpool fans realise you are allowed to end a sentence without YNWA?!

My favourite crisps are salt and vinegar. YNWA.

Most fickle fans in the league up there, ridiculous how the Suarez situation has turned around with some clever PR.
Just read how his new contract includes a clause to let him go to Barca or Madrid! Sounds like he really wants to stay.
YNWA

Merry Christmas Simon and if we don't win the tittle I certainly hope you win your bet mate.

When I saw the poll I expected city chelski us then yourselves if i'm honest, my rose coloured glasses must be in need of a very good polish if 65% of the public think Liverpool have more chance than Arsenal.
OK no matter how I try I'm going to be biased to us to some degree so even 50/50 would have made me scratch my head a bit but 2 out 3? Hence my conclusion lots of Liverpool fans or I'm in need of a very good psychiatrists :-) :-) :-)

@ Paul, I think I managed 5 without throwing it in there ha ha. I only put it on because it was a xmas wish anyway. I'm not fickle I call it as I see it. Not too optimistic or pessimistic, more a middle of the rd kinda guy. I'm unconcerned about his contract tbh, I'll enjoy him while he's here. It's a win win for both Liverpool and Suarez. If he helps us win the league, qualify for champions league he'll be adored, if not he can walk away with his head held high for giving his best. He'll either stay and be a legend or he'll get his dream move and we will be suitably reimbursed to help progress the side. Like I said its a win win for all concerned.
As for Arsenal, I spent many a wknd at Highbury with my Uncle so if I was fickle I'd be supporting you lot by now ha ha. Y. ha ha

PAUL. I've got to pull rank here. My brother in law is from Liverpool and I have met quite a few of his mates too. This is how it goes " ya know " Um aahh ya know lad. ALSO " Did ya see Swaaaarezzz lad? " and no matter what you say they have done it, just about to do it, or done it better. Gets on my tits!

Agree G62, totally mate.

Simonpw, great assessment on Suarez mate. You are correct what you say, if he stays it will be a massive gain for you boys but if he goes, financially you win get millions.
Personally, I hope he stays, fed up with all our players going abroad to inferior leagues.

22 Dec 2013 01:08:29
Dags. Here is a fact . About 12 years ago I was working on an advert in Southall. Walkers crisps. Anyhow, It was in between takes and Lineker was sitting there and because of the job I had I was able ( big deal! ) to speak to him and I asked him who was the best player he had played against. Well let me tell everybody this! Nobody, but nobody could tolerate him . He was so rude it was unreal. I think! He said to me after a while, Ian Wright, or Paul Merson, he was so rude and up himself I can't remember clearly now. But I do remember people saying what a person he was. I would have called him more than that.

I think the Eds edited what type of person he was! but it started with an A and finished with hole . Lol

Goldboy, I believe you mate, he does come across a bit like that even on MOTD