Smart Dresser, Smart Goal
Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Smart Dresser, Smart Goal
By Boris Mellor
April 26 2009
Even Phil Brown would be hard put to criticise Cesc Fabregas's attire as he came on the pitch to take up battle against Middlesboro. Cesc was sporting short sleeves and had ensured that the whole team was attired in the same way. As Captain he decides what length of sleeve the players wear.
Smart Dresser, Smart Goal
April 26 2009
Even Phil Brown would be hard put to criticise Cesc Fabregas's attire as he came on the pitch to take up battle against Middlesboro. Cesc was sporting short sleeves and had ensured that the whole team was attired in the same way. As Captain he decides what length of sleeve the players wear.
It showed that Arsenal meant business, unlike the Northern softies who were wearing long sleeves. At no time did Boro roll up their sleeves, perhaps they didn't want to look aggressive. Arsenal were business like, but for the first 25 minutes Boro effectively flooded the midfield and restricted Arsenal's chances.
Get Smart
However on 26 minutes some fancy footwork by Arshavin, produced an easy chance for Fabregas to slot home. Arshavin had a great game, switching the ball about and tormenting defenders. At one stage in the second half he got a standing ovation for an air shot! However his row z shot got the "What the ruddy hell was that" song. Let's hope he appreciates Cockney humour.
Cesc trebles his tally
It all looked fairly safe, but whilst at one nil Arsenal could have suffered a serious blow from one of Boro's breakaways. I must say I felt a lot more confident with Almunia in goal, but I felt even more confident when Fabregas put away Eboue's slide rule assist on 67 minutes. I literally saw one or two Boro heads go down. Meanwhile with his two goals Cesc had trebled his season tally from one to three.
Wenger had seen enough, it was time to rest his captain, and on 68 minutes he sent on Diaby and Adebayor to replace Fabregas and Walcott. Arsenal had a few more chances, but were mainly happy to cruise. Boro had a few more attempts on goal but, as hard as they tried never looked like getting back into the match.
This was good preparation for Wednesday's big game, unfortunately Silvestre was injured, but Djourou after a shaky start soon fitted in. Eboue looks better and better at right back, Arshavin had a great game as did Fabregas. Nasri improved when Fab went off, perhaps he thrives on responsibility.
First time Wenger beat Southgate as its good as over for Villa
At last Wenger has broken his duck against Southgate as manager, before today it was four draws and one win for Boro. Now it is a win apiece. Arsenal established a new club record of eight clean sheets in the Premier League. It also means that Arsenal are almost certain of finishing 4th, if Villa draw one game out of their last four then they cannot overtake the Gunners. Alternatively the next three points the Arsenal win will finish of O'Neill's men's challenge.
One Regret
Sam Allardyce may be the beneficiary, his Bolton Mark II may stay up, meanwhile a team that plays football the right way could go down. All the best against Manchester Utd Gareth.
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Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Posted by: Arsenal Times (IP Logged)
Date: 26/04/2009 20:18
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Re: Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Posted by: eduardo (IP Logged)
Date: 26/04/2009 21:20
I'm sure Brown would have complained about Cesc not being clean shaven and indeed looking like he intends being the first Arsenal player since Kenny Sansom to have a fully fledged beard - I know others like Keown came close but they never fully grew it out, but Cesc looks like he may intend to
Re: Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Posted by: Padre Pio (IP Logged)
Date: 26/04/2009 21:32
He could win the Beard Liberation Front Beard of the Year award.
Re: Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Posted by: eduardo (IP Logged)
Date: 26/04/2009 21:41
In Irish sport(Gaelic Football) last year four or five of a team(Tyrone) grew beards as part of a not shaving till we are beaten or win the All Ireland title and the won the Title, and by God the beards made them look fearsome and I'm sure put the fear of God into some opponents.
Re: Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Posted by: AJ The Gunner (IP Logged)
Date: 26/04/2009 21:55
fab is just letting us know he now a man.
the biggest huddle is man utd.wenger has already blown our fa cup dream.The CL is a tall order but i will keep hoping.
the biggest huddle is man utd.wenger has already blown our fa cup dream.The CL is a tall order but i will keep hoping.
Re: Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Posted by: Padre Pio (IP Logged)
Date: 26/04/2009 21:57
At least he will play strongest team possible. Unfortunately Arshavin cup tied.
Re: Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Posted by: AJ The Gunner (IP Logged)
Date: 26/04/2009 22:26
yes.how i wish asharvin wasn't cup tied.man utd came back strong against spurs on saturday.
Re: Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Posted by: Padre Pio (IP Logged)
Date: 27/04/2009 06:25
Keep in mind Spurs are gutless. they were 1-0 up with 20 mins to go against Blackburn, had a player sent off and lost 2-1.
They flattered Man U
They flattered Man U
Re: Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Posted by: no1 gazza fan (IP Logged)
Date: 28/04/2009 12:38
Quote:Padre Pio
Keep in mind Spurs are gutless. they were 1-0 up with 20 mins to go against Blackburn, had a player sent off and lost 2-1.
They flattered Man U
Arsenal 4 Spurs 2 with less than ten mins to go at home, we all know team which team had more guts in the last ten.
Just think we could be where Newcastle are now if Arsenal had the so called 'guts' you are talking about. Your collapse started the revival that saved us
Here's to brainless footballers
no, put your wallet away Jack, that was too easy
Re: Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Posted by: White Hart Princess88 (IP Logged)
Date: 28/04/2009 13:52
Quote:no1 gazza fanQuote:Padre Pio
Keep in mind Spurs are gutless. they were 1-0 up with 20 mins to go against Blackburn, had a player sent off and lost 2-1.
They flattered Man U
Arsenal 4 Spurs 2 with less than ten mins to go at home, we all know team which team had more guts in the last ten.
Just think we could be where Newcastle are now if Arsenal had the so called 'guts' you are talking about. Your collapse started the revival that saved us
Re: Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Posted by: Merlion96 (IP Logged)
Date: 28/04/2009 15:48
Quote:no1 gazza fanQuote:Padre Pio
Keep in mind Spurs are gutless. they were 1-0 up with 20 mins to go against Blackburn, had a player sent off and lost 2-1.
They flattered Man U
Arsenal 4 Spurs 2 with less than ten mins to go at home, we all know team which team had more guts in the last ten.
Just think we could be where Newcastle are now if Arsenal had the so called 'guts' you are talking about. Your collapse started the revival that saved us
You should send a case of champagne to Clichy then.
Re: Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Posted by: Padre Pio (IP Logged)
Date: 28/04/2009 19:43
We didnt lose 5-2 Gazza and we didnt go deep. our problem was Gung Ho not Gutlessness
Re: Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Posted by: weedz (IP Logged)
Date: 29/04/2009 05:08
Hey Gazza, it wasn`t that long ago the same thing happened at your place,eh? Wasn`t it 3-0 to Spudz at half time and ya lost 3-4 to Manure.
I would have thought that Spudz would thrive in Manure.
I would have thought that Spudz would thrive in Manure.
Re: Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Posted by: Padre Pio (IP Logged)
Date: 29/04/2009 06:40
2 nil up, they go deep and just defend. Never accuse Arsenal of that, its the exact opposite
Re: Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Posted by: HappyGooner (IP Logged)
Date: 29/04/2009 10:22
Quote:no1 gazza fan
Arsenal 4 Spurs 2 with less than ten mins to go at home, we all know team which team had more guts in the last ten.
gazza, I bet you play the video of that game every night just b4 you go to sleep with your little teddy bear.
Re: Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Posted by: no1 gazza fan (IP Logged)
Date: 29/04/2009 16:19
Quote:weedz
Hey Gazza, it wasn`t that long ago the same thing happened at your place,eh? Wasn`t it 3-0 to Spudz at half time and ya lost 3-4 to Manure.
It was 5 !
and even Veron scored.
Only been topped by being 3-0 up to Man City at home in the FA Cup, then Joey Barton being sent off for stupidity.
Losing by four goals second half to 10 men resulted in the longest train journey from Seven Sisters to Uxbridge you could ever possibly imagine
no, put your wallet away Jack, that was too easy
Re: Fabregas dress code causes more trouble for Northerners
Posted by: Padre Pio (IP Logged)
Date: 29/04/2009 21:44
!-0 down and we still push on, outplayed in first half best in second.
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