Win it for Ramsey
Barca take pi$$ as Arsenal prepare for Hammers. Win a CZ T
Win it for Ramsey
By Boris Mellor
March 19 2010
I am excited at the prospects of seeing Barcelona twice over the next few weeks. Perhaps some would prefer the easier games that Man U have, but they are hardly an exciting prospect are they? Of course Arsenal are the underdog, but that isn't always a bad thing. No pundit expected Arsenal to beat Inter, AC or Juve, and they won't expect the Gunners to win this time, which is not ureasonable.
Win it for Ramsey
March 19 2010
I am excited at the prospects of seeing Barcelona twice over the next few weeks. Perhaps some would prefer the easier games that Man U have, but they are hardly an exciting prospect are they? Of course Arsenal are the underdog, but that isn't always a bad thing. No pundit expected Arsenal to beat Inter, AC or Juve, and they won't expect the Gunners to win this time, which is not ureasonable.
One problem might be that if Gallas is not fit enough this time round I wouldn't fancy our creaky stand ins against Messi; but players like Arshavin and Fabregas will have their chance to show what they can do on the big stage, and it doesn't come bigger than this.
But what about the headline, what is the pi$$ take? Well I am considering going to the game, but at £70 for a seat that will most likely be at the top of the Camp Nou I can't help feeling there is a lack of class here. It is expensive enough without paying £70 for a ticket.
This is the behaviour of a grubby little club squeezing out every penny it can out of supporters. I suppose I could pay it, but what's the point if you can hardly see the game. I made the mistake of sitting upstairs at Wembley, for the Chelsea Semi and I felt as close to the game as someone living in Milton Keynes.
Harmless Hammers?
Well here comes Arsenal's last easy fixture for a couple of games, yes the Hammers are on their way with only one away win all season, and that was on the first day. Nor have they won any of their last 9 London derbies, but if they can't bite they do have a nasty suck, and at home they tricked Arsenal out of a win. I can't be bothered to go through the grisly details, suffice to say we got revenge by dumping them out of the FA Cup. It will be important to stack up some goals as GD could make all the difference at the end of the season.
No New Injuries
A miracle, and it was no thanks to Hull that we did not suffer any new injuries last week. Fabregas and Rosicky passed fitness tests this morning, and Song returns after suspension.
Wenger says there is an 80% chance Gallas will return in 2011.On a serious note he does not see Djourou returning this season, and RvP is unlikely to return before May.
Win a Cult Zero T Shirt
The lucky winner will be able to order a free T of their own - who will you choose? Win it for Ramsey, Super Nick or perhaps the Verminator. You could have Arshavin with "I am Gooner", or Theo "Brainy 14", or Gallas "80% Chancer". That's the great thing about Cult Zero; you make your T whatever you want it to be. So today's question is:
What was the score the last time Arsenal played Barcelona at the Nou Camp, and who scored the Gunners goal? Not as tricky as Horses and Mooses of the last question. Email your answer to Arsenaltimes@blueyonder.co.uk Please state what name you want published as winner, e.g. Celine Dion won the last one, and he is not a Canadian singer.
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Posted by: Arsenal Times (IP Logged)
Date: 19/03/2010 16:56
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Re: Barca take pi$$ as Arsenal prepare for Hammers. Win a CZ T
Posted by: PKGooner (IP Logged)
Date: 19/03/2010 18:02
You went to Villareal didnt you Padre.
Dixon9 off the Chelsea boards been to the Nou Camp. £70's a p1sstake indeed, especially since the rest of the ground will be paying close to 30! Though you can drink or smoke in your seats I hear
Dixon9 off the Chelsea boards been to the Nou Camp. £70's a p1sstake indeed, especially since the rest of the ground will be paying close to 30! Though you can drink or smoke in your seats I hear
Re: Barca take pi$$ as Arsenal prepare for Hammers. Win a CZ T
Posted by: Padre Pio (IP Logged)
Date: 19/03/2010 18:03
Yes and Porto this season
The game is about Glory. It is about doing things in style with a flourish, about going out and beating the other lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom".
Danny Blanchflower
The game is about Glory. It is about doing things in style with a flourish, about going out and beating the other lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom".
Danny Blanchflower
Re: Barca take pi$$ as Arsenal prepare for Hammers. Win a CZ T
Posted by: celine dion (IP Logged)
Date: 19/03/2010 21:03
Talking of games you cant actually see I always remember my mate a Southampton fan going to Newcastle in the cup a few years back. I texted him at half time to see what he thought and he said 'you tell me mate I have travelled 300 miles and I may as well be watching ANTS'.
Away travel isn't an option for me, but I would give it a miss if they are going to stick you up in the gods. When all is said and done, its good to say you have been to the game but if the match day experience is worse than TV and involves no interaction with the other fans, then whats the actual point? Especially if they charge you 70 notes.
Away travel isn't an option for me, but I would give it a miss if they are going to stick you up in the gods. When all is said and done, its good to say you have been to the game but if the match day experience is worse than TV and involves no interaction with the other fans, then whats the actual point? Especially if they charge you 70 notes.
Re: Barca take pi$$ as Arsenal prepare for Hammers. Win a CZ T
Posted by: Padre Pio (IP Logged)
Date: 19/03/2010 22:19
They were ants, he hadnt set up the stairs yet.
I am beginning to feel that way CD about it
The game is about Glory. It is about doing things in style with a flourish, about going out and beating the other lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom".
Danny Blanchflower
I am beginning to feel that way CD about it
The game is about Glory. It is about doing things in style with a flourish, about going out and beating the other lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom".
Danny Blanchflower
Re: Barca take pi$$ as Arsenal prepare for Hammers. Win a CZ T
Posted by: PKGooner (IP Logged)
Date: 19/03/2010 22:33
Have you missed a home league game this season padre
Re: Barca take pi$$ as Arsenal prepare for Hammers. Win a CZ T
Posted by: Padre Pio (IP Logged)
Date: 19/03/2010 22:35
Not one, been a good season for getting to matches
The game is about Glory. It is about doing things in style with a flourish, about going out and beating the other lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom".
Danny Blanchflower
The game is about Glory. It is about doing things in style with a flourish, about going out and beating the other lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom".
Danny Blanchflower
Re: Barca take pi$$ as Arsenal prepare for Hammers. Win a CZ T
Posted by: PKGooner (IP Logged)
Date: 19/03/2010 22:37
When was the last time you missed a league game
Re: Barca take pi$$ as Arsenal prepare for Hammers. Win a CZ T
Posted by: Padre Pio (IP Logged)
Date: 20/03/2010 09:32
At home? I dont go away anymore.
Cant say for sure possibly xmas a year ago. I never miss more than 1 or two anyhow, and as I said this season is going well.
And for last 3 years have been at every CL game at home and all cup games bar one. Dont go to the Carling.
The game is about Glory. It is about doing things in style with a flourish, about going out and beating the other lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom".
Danny Blanchflower
Cant say for sure possibly xmas a year ago. I never miss more than 1 or two anyhow, and as I said this season is going well.
And for last 3 years have been at every CL game at home and all cup games bar one. Dont go to the Carling.
The game is about Glory. It is about doing things in style with a flourish, about going out and beating the other lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom".
Danny Blanchflower
Re: Barca take pi$$ as Arsenal prepare for Hammers. Win a CZ T
Posted by: PKGooner (IP Logged)
Date: 20/03/2010 13:50
Yes mate at home, thats quite a turnout!
Good thing Carling cup games dont waste a cup credit on your season ticket, I'm almost surprised the club dont thrust them on you and count them as a cup game
Good thing Carling cup games dont waste a cup credit on your season ticket, I'm almost surprised the club dont thrust them on you and count them as a cup game
Re: Barca take pi$$ as Arsenal prepare for Hammers. Win a CZ T
Posted by: AJ The Gunner (IP Logged)
Date: 20/03/2010 15:20
didn't want this draw but it came anyway.the best positive is that we play alike.their will be no kicking,rugby, no hoofing of the ball in the air just pure undiluted champaign football.
when i sent my MD the text that we drew barca he replied that it was a scary clash...and it is but barca is still beatable.
the biggest issues for me are:
1.will arsenal allow lightening to strike twice
2. can our players stay injury free. if only we will have rvp or gallas,it will be a great contest. if cesc,ashavin,rosicky, nasri,song, theo, bendtner, clicy and sagna are all fit then it will be great.
3.this game will be about the side that creates the chances and scores then and we all know this has been our bane all season....we can't afford to waste all those glaring chances we create.asharvin and bendtner can not afford to waste chances like they've been guilty of. if messi and his teammates get such chances be sure they will bury it.
4. our full back have to work their socks off. clicy and sagna can't afford any blunders and the team has to generally attack as a unit and defend as a unit.
5.conceding a cheeky early goal shouldn't be allowed to happen.remember we are playing at home first and away goals can be an albatross.
we can give barca a game and we can actually win if we have all our players fit and highly committed. anyone who writes us off does so at their own peril...ask real madrid,inter,juve.... we can do it but it will take hard work...barca are beatable...their defense play high up like ours so footballing brain will be vital....
as for westham, its a must win...... we can't afford any slip up....
GUNNERS 4 LIFE!!
when i sent my MD the text that we drew barca he replied that it was a scary clash...and it is but barca is still beatable.
the biggest issues for me are:
1.will arsenal allow lightening to strike twice
2. can our players stay injury free. if only we will have rvp or gallas,it will be a great contest. if cesc,ashavin,rosicky, nasri,song, theo, bendtner, clicy and sagna are all fit then it will be great.
3.this game will be about the side that creates the chances and scores then and we all know this has been our bane all season....we can't afford to waste all those glaring chances we create.asharvin and bendtner can not afford to waste chances like they've been guilty of. if messi and his teammates get such chances be sure they will bury it.
4. our full back have to work their socks off. clicy and sagna can't afford any blunders and the team has to generally attack as a unit and defend as a unit.
5.conceding a cheeky early goal shouldn't be allowed to happen.remember we are playing at home first and away goals can be an albatross.
we can give barca a game and we can actually win if we have all our players fit and highly committed. anyone who writes us off does so at their own peril...ask real madrid,inter,juve.... we can do it but it will take hard work...barca are beatable...their defense play high up like ours so footballing brain will be vital....
as for westham, its a must win...... we can't afford any slip up....
GUNNERS 4 LIFE!!
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