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By the Coach (who has an allegiance to West Ham)There is a very strong paradox in English football. It is called West Ham United. Over the years the famous East London club is providing some of the best talent in English football and yet its performa...
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By Aries1. Sebastian celebrated his 30th birthday eight days ago on the 11th August2. He was born in Toulon, France and has represented his country 21 times. He played in France’s defeat to South Africa in the recent World Cup.3. He is only 6ft (1.83...
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By 1970’s GoonerI was left disappointed rather than relieved at the end of Arsenal’s game last Sunday at Anfield. Disappointed because facing 10 men we not only allowed them to score but also could not put them under the necessary pressure to get n...
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By 1970’s Gooner It seems that the rumours about Tomas Rosicky moving away from Arsenal have some foundation. Turkish newspaper “Hurriyet” is reporting that Rosicky’s agent has already started negotiations with Galatasaray. It seems that Frank ...
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By 1970’s GoonerA lot has been written lately about the “imminent” transfer of the 29 year old defender, Emir Spahic, from the French club Montpelier to Arsenal.First there was the player’s quotes that the “deal was close” but this was swiftly followed by an official statement by Montpelier itself denying there has been any...
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By 1970's Gooner'All I can say is that this is for all the Arsenal players and fans, they are a world-class club,'I am an Arsenal player and I am proud to be.'Thus spake Cesc Fabregas...Reading these comments right after Spain's World Cup triumph gives...
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By 1970’s GoonerWe all noticed last season what a different player Eduardo had been since his come back from that horrific injury. Sadly what we all feared came true. The psychological rather than the physical impact, as always, has proved to be the...
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By 1970’s GoonerThere are many pundits who have already given the World Cup crown to Spain. And they are of course picking the team in form after beating Germany in the semi final so comprehensively.Yet I can’t help thinking that they will end up b...
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By 1970’s GoonerOne of the main reasons for Arsenal’s failure to win anything last season was the unusually large number of injuries to key players coupled with the fact that the alternatives were inexperienced youngsters.Robin van Persie was the m...
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By AriesGallas’s contract with Arsenal ends on 30th June and you would think that there will be a host of clubs queuing up for his signature. Yet three clubs that have recently reported showing an interest are now back tracking.The real reason is the...
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By 1970’s GoonerGallas was offered only a year’s extension on his contract with Arsenal and was also set a deadline by Arsene Wenger to make his decision known by the end of May.That deadline has come and gone and Gallas, who is usually quite outsp...
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By 1970's GoonerRobin van Persie has been on a hot streak ever since he so belatedly made his come back for Arsenal in the Premier League. He has been scoring freely for Holland in their friendlies prior to the World Cup.His latest is against Hungary w...
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By 1970's GoonerCarlos Vela has began to convert the chances his Mexico team mates are creating for him. In Mexico's first friendly almost two weeks ago he missed two clear cut scoring opportunities against England at Wembley and I thought, here we go ...
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By 1970’s GoonerI made a plea to Arsene Wenger and Arsenal Football Club right at the beginning of the Fabregas transfer saga. “Say it loud, say it clear Mr Wenger: “Fabregas is going nowhere” was the title of my post. I was desperate that a cl...
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By AriesFour years ago we were all shocked when a kid called Theo Walcott was selected in the world Cup squad. This time round, having had a strong hand in helping England qualify for the World Cup scoring that amazing hat trick in Zagreb, he is left b...
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By 1970’s GoonerFabregas’s departure, if it materialises, would be the final nail in the coffin of Arsene Wenger’s football model of development. As reiterated on this blog on many occasions in the past this model of football development needs tw...
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By 1970’s Gooner,Arsene Wenger made an extraordinary statement in his weekly letter to the Arsenal fans. I get it on my e mail but I almost always ignore it as it usually reiterates an amalgam of his post match comments. This time it attracted my att...
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By AriesThe Bordeaux club’s people have begun to pay homage to Marwan Chamakh, who they consider a terrific footballer and person. It seems that Arsenal will gain not only a very good footballer but someone with a very pleasant, kind and enthusiastic...
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By 1970’s GoonerWhen Arsene Wenger said that due to Almunia’s wrist injury he would give a chance to Fabianski to prove himself I smiled. Wenger is up to his old tricks I thought as Almunia has probably been dropped. On the other hand how can Fabia...
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By AriesIt’s a hard choice really having to pick either Chelsea or Manchester United. Normally I would prefer the team that played the best football to win the title and Arsenal have done that in my opinion. There’s not much to choose between Manch...
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