Morning all,
Another beautiful sunny day ahead for us all here, but sadly, it’s same old from the players…. Well, certainly one!
Good old Walcott, he’s been pretty poor for the last few months, then, having scored a goal within three minutes of kick-off when we played Fergies lot, he’s back to ‘I want to play central striker’!!
I played a few games there and I would like a few more towards the end of the season, I scored a lot of my goals this season when playing up front, so I have shown what I can do and it is up to the manager to do what he sees is best. I am sure another chance will come.
I set a 20-goal target for the season, but the biggest goal for me is to help Arsenal finish third or fourth.
Well third is gone I suspect, forth, well that’s all to play for but I still have my doubts that we will achieve it.
But, as far as playing central goes, he’s likely to miss out – when asked about continuing with Podolski playing central this Saturday, Arsene Wenger said:
At the moment, yes. A definite decision has not been made but if there is an opportunity then there is a good chance I will do it.
He has the qualities because he is a good finisher. He has a good technique, and because we have a game based on very quick combinations I believe he can be a part of that.
Overall I am convinced in the coming games he will show it.
Three games left, neither really have a chance to prove they can cope for the long haul, in any case, the big Frenchman will be back for the final game of the season! So make that two.
Regardless of what happens, we need a goal machine. Go sign him Arsene!!
There is one at Real Madrid who will definitely be available this summer, that’s Gonzalo Higuain. I doubt many fans don’t know who he is, but just in case:
He’s French, 25 years old, 6′ tall, he’s scored 16 goals in 40 appearances this season (not quite so good) and he’s known for ‘his speed in the last third of the pitch and his great striking ability’
Despite being born in France, he chose to play for Argentina after obtaining citizenship in 2007. His strike rate is marginally better for his country, having netted 19 goals in 32 appearances since 2009.
The newspapers believe that since his club announced he is on the move, Wenger will be very interested in bringing the player to Arsenal. The Daily Mirror also suggest that we are stepping up in our chase of Maxime Gonalons.
Anyway, there are a number of strikers who are clearly going to be available this summer, yes they will cost money, proper money and Kroenke/Wenger needs to make sure we pay it, well, within reason of course. Falcao may just be a few million too much!
Regardless of who plays tomorrow and regardless of how they play. A goal scorer is a necessity before we kick off pre-season…..
That’s it for today, other than to leave you all with a little clip recorded back in 1971……
Enjoy…
Have a good day all….
Higuain…. French?
Morning all…
Thanks for the youtube clip Lee – nice 🙂
Joy bells are ringing,
The songs birds are singing,
And ev’ryone’s happy and gay.
Dull days are over,
We’ll soon be in clover,
So pack all your troubles away.
The sun has got his hat on
Hip-hip-hip-hooray!
The sun has got his hat on,
He’s coming out today.
Now we’ll all be happy,
Hip-hip-hip-hooray!
The sun has got his hat on,
And he’s coming out today.
He’s been roastin peanuts out in Timbuctoo,
Now he’s coming back to do the same for you.
So jump into your sunbath
Hip-hip-hip-hooray!
The sun has got his hat on,
And he’s coming out today.
Never saw the grass so green
Never saw the sky so blue
What a lot of fun to ev’ryone,
Sitting in the sun all day.
All the little boys excited,
All the little girls delighted,
What a lot of fun to ev’ryone,
Sitting in the sun all day.
Now we all be happy
Hip-hip-hip-hooray!
The sun has got his hat on,
And he’s coming out today.
He’s been roastin peanuts out in Timbuctoo
Now he’s coming back to do the same for you.
So jump into your sunbath
Hip-hip-hip-hooray!
The sun has got his hat on,
And he’s coming out today.
Yes NYG – born in France, but obtain dual citizenship…
It sure has it’s hat on and doesn’t it make you feel so much better…
Despite what is going on at Arsenal….
Nicknamed El Pipita or Pipa (Like his father), Higuaín was born in France, attaining Argentine citizenship in 2007, and now holding dual nationality.
Morning all,
Another thought provoking post Rico. Theo Walcott Podolski and Gervinho and Giroud, Strikers or posers, in my eyes none seem capable of leading the line. Yes a few goals have been scored but that doesn’t make a top striker. Our club although not big spenders must buy a quality leading man, a player who can hold the ball up a player with a good turn of speed and above all talented, he will need to do his bit in defence as well and fairly tall and robust as well wouldn’t hurt. This position has been missing in our game this season with shots hitting corner posts and row z . Top strikers know where the goal is by instinct they react in a second they battle and they plan their runs. The so called strikers we have at present will all find a goal now and again, just like the blind squirrel who finds the occasional nut. but we need an experienced Squirrel who finds nuts from all over, someone who holds his own against the toughest defences. These top strikers are not two a penny they need finding and they normally come at a high price. The players we have now can be support strikers but none have the talent thats needed. Theo Walcott is a winger he can see his caree out untill his speed goes but as for the rest Theo is lightweight.
Morning All You Sunny Gooners.
Morning Rico.
Morning Lee. Peroni @ 11am?
Morning Sir Stevo. Fishing this weekend?
Morning Sp and Ak
Out of all we have available, Pod has to be the better option, he just needs a bit of help.
Arsene Wenger has dismissed speculation linking him with Paris Saint-Germain by insisting he still loves his job at Arsenal.
Wenger has faced criticism this season after the Gunners again failed to land a trophy and his relationship with the fans has been strained by a string of dismal results.
Reports suggested the Frenchman could cut short his lengthy spell at Arsenal and link-up with Paris Saint-Germain before his contract runs out in 2014.
But Wenger has ruled out a return to his home country as he remains passionate about his job at the Emirates and hopes to even extend his reign.
When asked about his future, he said: “I answered that question already. I respect my contracts. Football excites me…my love for this club excites me.”
Questioned about a possible new deal, Wenger added: “I want to stay if I do well, if the club considers I do well.”
Higuain for AFC..?
Can’t see it myself. Massive wages blah blah blah.
But I could see him at Wastelands alongside Aguero.
But the club will be happy to let the rumour run whilst it’s season ticket renewal time…
Hi Ak, been going at least twice a week, The Lee valley is fishing crap at the moment not many fish coming out at all. Been like it all year. Got a feeling there’s something wrong somewhere, they should be on the feed now but although i saw a couple yesterday they don’t appear to be feeding. Yes may chance my arm this weekend as i am always optimistic. You still working every waking hour.
Steve, have they all been eaten (like the swans) by our Eastern European friends?
If Arsenal make CL this year Wenger’s going nowhere. The board will not even consider any other manager while Wenger wants to continue. So the only way we challenge for honors is if the kitty purse strings are untied, if that happens we have a chance, starting with a decent striker Goalkeeper and DM. but i shit myself thinking who we can get for threepence.
Tell you what Lee, I see more of them than i do fish 🙂
Ak, I can’t see any big name being signed, not if history is anything to go by…
Sp, I don’t think we’ll get top 4. Is that what AW means when saying ‘if he does well’….
We’ll see very soon I guess..
Don’t know Rico, but if anyone can muster a top 4 its Wenger. Doing well means £30 mill you know that as well as me 🙂
😆 Sp… That’s a striker paid for ….
Morning all,
God bless ya Ray Kennedy.
As for Higuain, we’d struggle to buy his boots.
Walcott talking the talk again,needs to walk the walk.
Hi Micko..
Agree on all of that…
rico, a hattrick from him tomorrow would be worth a million words.
Arry has been asked about our interest in Cesar, he said if it’s true, Arsene will speak to him tomorrow as he’s there 😉
Only hope it’s not about the one we loaned them in the 90’s !!!
If only it had been in 88 Micko it would of mean’t he wasn’t at Wembley for the Luton debacle…!
He’s long overdue one Micko
Interesting that Green has been in goal for Qpr of late….
Poor old Gus….
Hi Wath
Still leaves a nasty taste in the mouth wath, he had the whole of North London to kick that ball outta the stadium.
I can still see him on the ball Micko, I was thinking to myself just launch it you muppet… the rest as they say is history…!
We’ve mentioned Gus and Lee has probably run straight out the building to down a pint or two to deal with the instant shaking he encountered recalling such an ordeal…!
🙂
Peroni in the currant is a dangerous thing….luckily I only had a few,hic! How AK drives a smash & grab in London when it’s sunny, I don’t know!
Wenger has said in his interview that he has been through a sensitive period, the club are now through the worst and we are financially well off…
He’s going to spend isn’t he??
Peroni Lee, that’s an LG drink, you leaving?? 😉 😉
Bopara back in the England team… What a stupid idea that is….
How could I? Leave the very epi-centre….
Stevo, yep, i’m afraid i’m working all over the weekend, bar Sunday.
Rico, Peroni is nice, but it can go to your head. 😉
Lee, the worst part is driving past pubs whilst everyone is outside sinking pints.
Thank Fod for my bottle of Um Bongi. 😉
Thank God even.
Although i’m sure that Fod is a decent type as well.
😆 Lee…
It always goes to mine Kev 😉 I love it though and our local pub has it on draught …
Popping off for an hour…
Laters
Not even an hour 😉
Blimey, it’s a madhouse on ‘ere today.
Sir Stevo has gone fishing.
Lee is on his 10th Peroni.
Scott is stuck up a gum tree.
Oz is dreaming of grouting.
Adam is in the kitchen cooking spicey pot noodle.
Mick is out somewhere playing shinty.
Agag is snuggled up with Torres. That is her bedspread.
Stan, just calm down.
Rico is eating some spicey lentals.
And I am drinking my tea.
Lata 😉
🙂 Kev. Meatballs tonight, well, Soya ones and not a lentil in sight….
RvP to get the number 9 shirt at the Mancs next season, I hope he takes ‘that curse’ with him…..
Hello, all!! Haha, Kev. I fell asleep blogging last night. Ack. I’m getting old. 🙁
Soya meatballs,rico?? I like silk tofu though. 😉 And I didn’t know Higuain was French. AW would be interested in him, then. 😛
RvP… yuck. I see that walking dollar sign, and I want to punch his face til he looks like Rooney. 😀
Off to cook some dinner. laters…
Argggh, sorry agag, didn’t see you there, how things..?
Back in 20… I’m hungry….
You sure you want to eat those soya thingies?? I’ll send you a can of Spam. 😛
Hi Agag.
Soya meatballs?!!!
Not sure about them Rico… 😉
It’s quiet in Town tonight. Well for a Friday, that is…
A lot of ppl gone away for the weekend I suppose.
How do you see the game tomorrow Rico?
I don’t see it as an easy game at all.
The pressure is off QPR now, so they could be quite dangerous.
Hi Kev.
Are, here they come… 🙂
Hiya Adam and Agag.
Boo, Mr. Red Trousers! Howdy? 😛
Hello, Shopper. 😛 How’s driving?
Apparantly, there is gonna be a bit of a clear-out from the Reserves/U21’s…
About 12 to 15 could be released….
With my snug red trousers and frill-collared and cuffed satin shirt I think I look quite debonair. What do you think Kev?
AK, well, it is time that AFC get serious about getting rid of deadwood.
Impressive, so far, Adam. How’s your hair though? And when are you wearing your ochre velveteen corduroy jacket?
I only wear that when I use my cigarette holder Agag and I always pair it with a cravat.
Watching Arsenal play Liverpool on there tv channel if ye have Sky
Under 21’s
How are we doing Goonerjoe? Adam, I salute your sartorial togs. 😛
Fantastic Coelacanth documentary on too – NatGeo Wild.
Hello all…
I think I may have seen that, Adam. 😀
Really Agag?. I forgot you are a Coelacanth fan. Fantastic fish.
Hi Rico.
Defense did well in the first half to keep Liverpool out we are much better in second half we then scored a great goal from a shot from outside the box.
Hi Adam…
Weather is changing 🙁
Still, will be good for all those with nice grass in their garden.
Hi Gjoe. Hope we go on and batter the dippers…
Still 1 up but we should have scored more the trouble with all Arsenal teams.
Same old Arsenal….
Liverpool just scored fuck
That is true Rico, but now I don’t have to spend my time weeding and cutting. I have lowered my carbon footprint considerably and can devote my spare moments to the cultivation of soft fruit and even the odd grape. Anything neat really. 🙂 I may even take up Bonsai.
It’s over draw
Touché Adam… 😉
Bloomin heck Gjoe, thats not good…
That’s me done fine people. You all have a good evening and catch up tomorrow..
Fitness class for me first thing so catch up around 10.30…
Night Adam, agag, Gjoe and all…
I am off for the evening. I have to put the sun beds away. Have a very nice evening everyone, especially you Rico.
Adam, I hope to see that shirt & trouser combination in Mangals. I will bring my camera.
I last saw that combination, worn by Jimi Hendrix, at Monteray in 1967…
Will you be bringing your Fender Stratocaster as well Adam?
That would be really cool, man…
Lee can bring his crops… Groovy…
Morning all, new post will go up at 9.45…
See you later….