october 1st
Welcome to a brand new month on Arseblog and there’s lot of football this month. Sadly not all of it is Arsenal as after this weekend we have yet another international break. I think the only solution to this is a total breakdown of nation states. That probably means some mad dictator needs to start a war and have the entire world as his empire. Seeing as none of you cunts seem willing to get things going it looks like it’s down to me. Typical.
Ahead of tomorrow’ game against Birmingham Arsene Wenger has hit out at the bookies who have already paid on Chelsea being champions, saying “They are taking a big, big risk. I remember the last time they paid out [against us] we won it so that’s a good sign for us.”
Irish bookies, Paddy Power, ironically one of our sponsors led the way and their confidence seems to have topped up the arrogance down at the Bridge with William Gallas claiming Chelsea could be Champions by January thus leaving them to concentrate on Europe. All I’ll say is that there is a lot of football left. I remember some years ago now Manchester United starting the season like this, they piled on win after win at the start of the season and looked irresistable and unbeatable. It was so long ago I think Liverpool ended up winning the league that year but anything can happen between now and May.
The boss has also claimed Thierry Henry’s absence will make us stronger … when he comes back. Can’t really argue with the logic, I suppose. He says “The others have to take more responsibility as the main stress is on him to score when he’s fit. But don’t forget that Robert Pires and Freddie Ljungberg both scored at Ajax. Last season, they scored 17 goals and 14 goals respectively so it’s not such a coincidence.”
Yesterday Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack was cleared of rape and sexual assault at Croydon Crown Court. He’s currently on loan at Reading and a permanent move looks likely now that his future is more certain. Afterwards he said “I would like to sincerely thank all of my family and friends who have shown me unconditional support throughout the case, and also Arsenal, Millwall and Reading who have shown a great deal of understanding to my situation.”
Another Saturday without Arsenal but our league season kicks off today at 2pm. Last night I had a dream that every time I tried to kick the ball it stuck to my foot. Stupid realistic, true to life dreams. Till tomorrow, enjoy your Saturday.
