Morning all.
Ever wondered whether Arsene Wenger is generous at Christmas?
Well, Martin Keown did a ‘question time’ in the Daily Mail and thanks to that very question being asked by someone called Matt, here’s your answer:
Wenger can definitely be quite festive, he’s certainly not a scrooge. I think he saw Christmas as a chance to reward players on and off the pitch.
I remember winning the double in 2002 and the club designed a lovely Ralph Lauren watch for us all. But we didn’t see it for ages and I think one or two of us thought they had forgotten to do anything to mark the occasion.
But we actually received them the following Christmas. I think that was a deliberate psychological move by Wenger – he didnt want to give them to us immediately or early in the next season in case it made us complacent. Instead he was able to box it off as a Christmas present and make it a gift. That was very clever as he clearly thought carefully about it. But after a present like that you definitely couldn’t call him a Scrooge!
Right, I’ve got a nice bottle of Cava chilling, lunch to prepare and a fire to light. Oh, and plenty of presents to unwrap, hopefully. Festive carols and songs are playing and I’m in good spirits whilst remembering why this day is so special.
Merry Christmas to you all and I hope that however you celebrate this great occasion, you have a wonderful time.
Have a great day…
Cheers!
Merry Christmas everyone………
first again 🙂
🙂 Jm…
A Blessed Christmas to all HHers. May you all find a moment to think of those who do not have the privilege of celebrating it like we do…….and help them out. Maybe even put a smile on their face…that will be enough as its not presents which count…….but PRESENCE.
May the real reason for Christmas fill your hearts.
Merry Christmas to one and all
Merry Xmas everyone.
Have a great day.
merry Christmas rico and thanks for all the posts.
never miss one just don’t comment very often.
Has the hangover started yet Scott
Hahahaha Mog.
I never read the posts but comment often, so between us, we have it covered.
Kidding Rico, honestly 🙂
Hi Joe, I struggled to have one drink today.
I’m still crook which sucks at this time of year lol
scott ive noticed do you ever sleep.
and is it boxing day already for you.
happy yuletide one and all .Enjoy your day , don’t over do it and repeat tomorrow.
Thanks Mog, Merry Christmas to you and your family too…
Cava has been popped so be afraid… ??
🙂 Scott, that’s funny…
Well said Devil…
Merry Christmas everybody. And thanks to Rico and company for the daily articles.
Cheers
Sorry to hear that Scott just in from mass the reason for the delay of my reply .
I am starting slowly just had to slices of bread so far will make up later.
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Thanks Rico for everything you have posted this year and a happy Christmas to you and your family
Has anyone got snow its raining cats and dogs here
Aye Rico. And thanks.
Its one thing which really irks me at Christmas. yes you find layabouts who do not want to work simply because they do not want. However, there are people who for some reason or another cannot celebrate Christmas as we do. And its because life has been shit and hard on them. Especially those who are passing through difficult moments because of health. Or those who have been abandoned by their families and friends. Or the old ones who are left alone in old people’s homes.
Sometimes, spending just 5 minutes talking to these people and showing them that they are valued is more valuable to them then giving them money or a present. Seeing their face break into a smile of gratitude gives you a warm glow.
It is a time to think of those less fortunate than us; those who have nothing to look forward to. Those suffering from years of despair and those who have nothing and no prospect of getting anything.
Please join me in wishing Spurs and all their fans a very merry xmas!
A blessed and peaceful seasonal greetings to Rico and all HH family members.
RIP to family and friends who could not see any festive season.
A happy Christmas and a healthy new year to Rico and all Housers.
Seasonal Greetings or Happy Holidays to one and all; wherever you are.
@Devil, your 2.00pm really touched my heart and so will the hearts of others.
Thank you, rico for your labor of love!
Merry Christmas to all HHers!! Don’t drink too much!! 🙂 🙂
Happy Christmas to all on HH. Likes the comment about spending some time with people who have no one. We had our Christmas Dinner on Christmas Eve as my son works for the Salvation Army in Belfast and they are serving dinner to 103 homeless people. Needless to say his Mum and I are very proud of him.
Evening all.
Devil, a lovely post at 2.00pm.
3 days ago, we moved mum into an over 55’s village, for want of a better term.
It’s a lovely place, though full of elderly people who often have nobody close enough or who care enough to visit them-even on Xmas day.
It’s very sad, but its reality, though have no fear, once the elderly pass on, family arrive from everywhere to split up the assets.
Anyway, MOG, I actually fell asleep just after that post, so it does happen 🙂 🙂
It’s 6am here in Oz now, so Boxing Day is underway.
I hope you all had a great day, and you received what you wished for from the man in red 🙂
Rico, get the feet up and lift that arm more, Merry Christmas all..
Ps, mum has already arranged to take the elderly on shopping dates, cook dinners for those who might be in need for whatever reason, and basically taken over the joint lol.
That’s mum.
Mohammed Elnenny to arsenal… Deal done they say..medical in the making
Happy xmas rico and to all Housers. Post of the day HRD.
Evening guys and gals.. Thanks for all the Christmas messages…
Hope you are all having a lovely day….
BT, my arm is at breaking point…. Lol
Night guys…
Surely they must have over 55 villages in France as well lol !
Nite rico, nite Gooners, catch ya next week when we’re top of the league, plane to catch in the morning, hopefully the brussels won’t be repeating.
Air Lingus is gonna be crossing the the Irish Sea to the sound of trumpets…
That’s Ryanair
Morning all.
New post up now