Football isn’t a matter of life and death…
March 2nd, 2010 — Arsenal, Premiership
The general reaction, rightly, to Aaron Ramsey’s horrific injury is shock.
The emotions then take over, and we find ourselves blaming Ryan Shawcross for his injury. Bad challenge, late challenge, over the top of the ball, and any other symptom you could care to mention. Continue reading →
January 20th, 2010 — Arsenal
Arsene Wenger has continued his policy of swamping Arsenal Reserves with passable youngsters by signing the allegedly 17 year old Bolivian midfielder Samuel Galindo. There isn’t much known about him by anyone, but Arsenal aren’t the first team to be interested in him, with interest being shown by Wigan and Everton late last year. Indeed, Everton very nearly signed him, or took him on trial, depending on who you believe. Regardless, he’s an Arsenal player now, and his age and reported work permit problems aren’t an issue as arsenal have a history of loaning out their young players to gain experience and sidestep such requirements where required.
April 16th, 2009 — Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Premiership
Squeaking past FC Porto thanks to a once in a lifetime strike isn’t the hallmark of champions.