Caution
The views expressed in this article doesn’t necessarily represent those of true goners and especially those of Nixon, Nic Mutemi and my fellow pundit Josiah Mugambi
A philosopher, author and mentor often quote to me “Remember that you are not supposed to quit when you are faced with temporary defeat”.And yes I agree and thats why I am back at it again.
I was livid yesternight watching the hapless gunners being hulled over like a sack to a cart by the In-form Hull city. I had my own reservations about the game and still listening to previews of Phil Brown(hull’s gaffer) on telly saying he wasn’t afraid of the mighty arsenal at the emirates did not help either.He went on musing that being the assistant to former gunners’ tormenter at Reebok stadium,Sam Allardyce ,He knew that He has to play direct football, take advantage of the corners and no let them any space to play their passing game. And He did! Infact, He insisted that he wont play with the usual five man midfield. Wenger, on the other side, was nursing bruises on truths inflicted by the prentetious Platini and hence never paid attention to Hull.
I am amazed by this team.Whats with Wenger ? Surely I don’t understand this man.I think he’s becoming more sinile by the hour.pardon me fellas but He is. How can we concede three goals from set pieces (corners) and we win a triple share of the same and not capitalise.Play the moron in Eboue on the left flank, a sissy who should’ve followed reyes to spain, a dude who cant score and try to insist the pairing of cesc-denilson is his new charm from his over-rated bag of tricks.Wenger needs a slap on his face.He is unbecoming in his arrogant nature.When you say you don’t need to add experienced players to the squad,I expect you to win such games.Because you will surely insult us when you take us to the bridge where no one dares cross with totts like these.worse still,the kop will bury us and let me not mention what the theatre of dreams can do to your ego.
I am beyond words in trying to understand what an emotional wreck and as a matter of speaking , idiot in Gallas has in wearing the team’s armband.The guy doesn’t have a clue what is happening at his back line.Most of his troops are experiencing with the latest hairdos instead of practising defending set-pieces.Gentlemen, We know very well the African Young Footballer of the Year ,Alex Song Has more Composure, Grit and confidence to play in such a game in place of denilson.A kid who I still insist should be in the reserves.Wenger has made us start creating heroes from unproven youngsters who haven’t earned their stripes and are not yet worthy of their salt.
Cesc is out of sorts and he needs to be benched!( and play who?..oh yes Wilshire..LOL.!.) his legs are already done so early in the season.Viera said after our game with Newcastle that arsenal needed a general in the midfield and I agree..but wenger has diaby and ramsey whom he gave the flamini shirt no. So i guess he’s ok!BULL!
Porto is coming home and I hope nasri is back for this game.I suggest we give Song a chance.We need steel and not skill in the central midfield.but those are just my thoughts.I still think also that emirates trophy cabinet be donated to the arsenal ladies team as they are the ones sure of filling it up this season.I still hold the idea that we don’t sell our souls to this overly-flattered Frenchman and close our options with tried and tested gaffers like Otto Hielzfield , Roberto Mancini and frank Riijkard.Wenger just celebrated his 12th anniversary at arsenal by a whacking with a team that last beat arsenal in 1915.that a shame by any other description! I know he’ll say that we are only 2 points adrift of the league leaders and hence no need to panic..heard all that before!Get me some bloody trophy as I am already waned out of your “belief” stale songs!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Moving to shabik
This blog is shutting down... we're moving to ....
Shabik! where the real washabik celebrate soccer.
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No that's actually a hoax :)
the more the blogs the merrier..
Shabik! where the real washabik celebrate soccer.
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No that's actually a hoax :)
the more the blogs the merrier..
Monday, September 1, 2008
HARAMBEE STARS vs. NAMIBIA - The event
The boys take on Namibia at the Moi International sports centre on Saturday and the tickets are out.The last time we played at home was againist the Mugabe boo boys and we showed them the real Kenyan way of the 12th man that wins that wins the game.
To be honest I haven’t been following the world cup qualifications to know if we win where we will be or who is the leading goalscorer,or which group we are....better still,who makes the subs bench.Dude!!! and I dare say that I am a fan!! Shame .Why? Incase youre wondering, why am i so hard on my self? Answer? Because I know the arsenal’s next game starting line up...yup..shame on me..and you too!
But who cares ?I know that we’ll do it again.BEAT ANY OPPONENT THAT COMES TO KENYA!
Hope to see you there dudes..and as a matter of speaking dudettes.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Adebayor madness
I'm really disappointed with adebayor's attitude. 31 goals in one season, yes, is great but for him to get a 100% pay rise just after that is not too justified...45k£ is reasonable. if he scores another 31 goals in the coming season put him up to 60k etc etc.
Talking of Roque Santa Cruz: I'd say not a bad replacement should Adebayor choose to leave.
Comparing stats from wikipedia:
Adebayor (24 years): Appearances: 48 Goals:30 Assists:5
Roque (turning 27 years soon): Appearances: 42 Goals: 23
Assists 7.
With the excellent Arsenal supply line, he (theoretically) should be able to score many goals. He's a good finisher. Adebayor & Roque are both the same height too.
His stats @ Bayern are not all that though.
Talking of Roque Santa Cruz: I'd say not a bad replacement should Adebayor choose to leave.
Comparing stats from wikipedia:
Adebayor (24 years): Appearances: 48 Goals:30 Assists:5
Roque (turning 27 years soon): Appearances: 42 Goals: 23
Assists 7.
With the excellent Arsenal supply line, he (theoretically) should be able to score many goals. He's a good finisher. Adebayor & Roque are both the same height too.
His stats @ Bayern are not all that though.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Germany vs Spain
Cesc was my man of the match for Spain vs Russia with Arshavin, for all the hype largely anonymous.
I didn't get to watch Germany vs Turkey, but from what I've read, they were rather lethargic and only managed to win in the last minute of the game.
Germany vs Spain on sunday should be an interesting one. I'm rooting for Spain mostly because they have not won this tournament for such a long time. I hope David Villa will be fit for the game, but Cesc clearly provides a different outlook to the Spanish team.
I didn't get to watch Germany vs Turkey, but from what I've read, they were rather lethargic and only managed to win in the last minute of the game.
Germany vs Spain on sunday should be an interesting one. I'm rooting for Spain mostly because they have not won this tournament for such a long time. I hope David Villa will be fit for the game, but Cesc clearly provides a different outlook to the Spanish team.
Monday, June 23, 2008
EURO CUP
Russia look rather impressive. Arshavin's going rate must have doubled at least.
Spain finally overcome their hoodoo over Italy. Fabregas cool with the last penalty kick, but the real hero was Casillas, who dived the right direction each time.
Turkey pulled another one out of the hat. I wonder how they'll fare against Germany.
Germany looked very efficient against Portugal. 3 chances, 3 goals. Ronaldo seems to play much better for Man U than anywhere else. I doubt he'll be able to climb the heights of the last season if he moves to Real Madrid.
Spain finally overcome their hoodoo over Italy. Fabregas cool with the last penalty kick, but the real hero was Casillas, who dived the right direction each time.
Turkey pulled another one out of the hat. I wonder how they'll fare against Germany.
Germany looked very efficient against Portugal. 3 chances, 3 goals. Ronaldo seems to play much better for Man U than anywhere else. I doubt he'll be able to climb the heights of the last season if he moves to Real Madrid.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Live Blogging: Man U vs Chelsea
Man U wins the lottery
Anelka misses
Giggs vs Petr Cech scores
5-5
Kalou vs van der Sar - easy goal
Anderson - vs Petr Cech - scores
4-4
To win it Terry vs van der Sar - misses hehehehehhee interesting
Nani must score against Petr Cech - scores
3-4
Ashley Cole vs van der Sar - scores - van der sar got a hand to it.
Hargreaves vs Petr Cech - scores - best spot kick so far.
Advantage Chelsea 2-3
Lampard vs van der Sar - a rocket even if van der Sar got a hand to it.
Ronaldo vs Petr Cech - misses - of all people
2-2
Balleti vs van der Sar - scores. Useful sub hmm..
Carrick vs Petr Cech - sends Cech the wrong way
1-1
2nd up: Ballack vs van der Sar - scores - very good one, van der ser guessed right
1st up: Tevez vs Petr Cech - Scores
May the lottery begin. Two very tall goalies.
Stats:
24 shots on target for Chelsea, 12 for Man U. Possession at 58% for Man U.
Penalties
Looks like penalties.
I suspect the guys going out are rather pleased
Penalty switches. Balleti on for Makelele - definitely a penalty taker. Anderson for Brown
Both looking rather grogging. Nani might have to go off. No, he looks ok.
Collision of heads between Cole and Nani. Cech is worried for them having had a serious one before.
120 Minutes: Offside for Giggs. We have not had many of them. 2 minutes of added time.
Tempers flare up. Ends up with a yellow for Tevez. and red for Drogba. So predictable!
Now Chelsea are in trouble. But its only 5 minutes to go to penalties. This is what you get when you have two English sides in the final. They have to fight.
Lots of cramp around :) Carvalho and Cole -- and Terry.
Drogba gives the ball away. Poor from him.
112 Minutes: 8 Minutes to go, as Drogba shoots wide.
Anelka, being relatively fresh wins a free kick for Chelsea in a good position. Drogba range.
Drogba has also been rather anonymous since hitting the post earlier in the game.
Guaranteed: someone is gonna cry today :)
Looks more and more like penalties are a possibility.
Second half now
First half of Extra time over.
A foul on Ballack. Last attack for Chelsea possibly. Brown clears for a corner.
Haven't seen Anelka since he came on.
Tevez has space on the left but shoots straight at Cech.
Rooney goes off, Nani on. Rooney is not happy.
Terry makes a top drawer save from what would have been a certain goal.
Nani about to come on for Man U as both teams look to go for goal.
98 Minutes: Anelka coming on for Joe Cole. I guess Chelsea are going to 4-4-2 now. or even 4-3-3 depending on where Kalou ends up.
Essien was revving up a shot as Chelsea looked to break. Cleared for a corner which comes to nothing.
96 Minutes: Joe Cole is becoming more and more influential for Chelsea. But he now has cramp.
Chelsea very nearly take the lead as Lampard hits the post. A promising counter attack from ManU, but chelsea manage to intercept.
Kalou takes the place of Malouda, left of Chelsea's midfield
Kalou about to come on as Man U have a half chance at scoring but Cech saves.
1st Half Extra Time Coming up...
Now the physical strength of Chelsea might begin to tell over extra time.
The interesting stats:
Chelsea have 20 shots on target with Man U having 8. Man U have the possession though - 57%
ManU were better over first half, Chelsea were better over the second so 1-1 is ideal at this time but we must have a winner today.
FULL TIME: 1-1
Last chance for united. But Makelele clears the cross. A second Ronaldo cross fails to be met by anyone.
90 Minutes: Looks like extra time today.
Joe Cole nearly has a chance on goal after a Ferdinand fails to clear but goalkick. It was a dangerous clearance as Ferdinand's boot was very high.
87 Minutes: Scholes is off, Giggs on. Record set as Sir Bobby Charlton watches.
Joe Cole provides a great cross. But Drogba can't connect properly.
The nerves are getting to people, as the game comes to a close. Lots of mistakes.
Man U give the ball away from the goal kick in midfield. Chelsea fail to take advantage.
84 minutes: Vidic commits an unnecessary foul on Drogba. A good chance for a cross.
Ballack with what must have been the worse shot of the day. Giggs looks to be warming up.
Tevez lets fly from distance, but just wide. No substitutions yet.
79 minutes: Now is a good time to goal. Petr Cech has not been busy this half. Malouda delivers after Ferdinand slips, but Drogba can't convert. van der Sar has had more to do this half.
Drogba with a snapshot and hits the post with van der Sar beaten.
Chelsea claim a hopeful penalty, after Malouda tripped at the crucial moment. Not given. Now a spat between Evra and Joe Cole.
Manchester United look to have gotten back into the game. Joe Cole manages to stop Ronaldo and win the ball as well. The game is more or less balanced now.
74 minutes: Ronaldo dances round a couple of Chelsea defenders and is lucky to get a corner.
Looks like a good time for changes, especially for Man U since Chelsea seem to be growing more dangerous with time. But Chelsea just block a goal bound shot for a corner. Makelele is down injured though - Tevez looks to have been the suspect. Foul off the corner so nothing doing there.
67 Minutes: Trouble for Man U as Ferdinand looks to be suffering from cramp. He just manages to clear what would have been a killer pass, and goes to ground after that.
64 Minutes: A tricky free kick after a foul on Drogba comes to nought. Carrick clears. Chelsea still looking very strong. A corner for chelsea, Terry beats van der Sar but the ball goes wide. Another corner after Joe Cole's pass to Drogba is cut off.
Tempers are getting frayed. Ballack the latest one.
Free kick - Hagreave is agrieved still - escapes a yellow card. An opportunity for Chelsea but a poor cross.
57 Minutes: Chelsea seem to be in the ascendancy - Ballack has space to measure up a shot which is wide. Chelsea look much better this second half.
Essein (from a right back position) suddenly creates for himself space to have shot, but it's on his weaker left foot. The game is getting better.
Man U suddenly make up with Ronaldo splitting Chelsea's defence, but Evra wastes the pass.
Ronaldo, my man of the match so far.
Chelsea seems to have started stronger. A bit of a scrappy start, not unlike the first half, with lots of stoppages for fouls. Joe Cole is livid after being denied what appears to have been a corner. (Yes he suddenly appeared)
Second half coming up - should be interesting
Some half time comments. Cubes is waiting to see someone get a red
Chelsea seem to have woken up. (What Bundi calls the 10 robots of chelsea)
HALF TIME
Carvalho yellow card makes it 2-2 on the cards.
44 Minutes
GOAL Chelsea were getting back into the game as the half draws to a close. A lucky break for Lampard whom you do not want to give space in the box. 1-1. Of all Chelsea players whom I'd want to score, Lampard is one of them due what he has gone through over the last few weeks.
A Ballack free kick goes over, after Ferdinand had to commit a foul outside the box. Ferdinand is mad at his midfield, he gets a yellow.
A risky back pass which chelsea get away with. Man U are passing the ball through chelsea with some ease.
34 minutes: counter attacking move has Rooney picking Ronaldo for a cross. Peter Cech makes a terrific double save. We truly have a game
33 Minutes: Great save from van der Sar. Somehow Ferdinand crossed to Ballack
32 Minutes: 65% possession Man U. Drogba is very quiet. I have not seen Joe Cole play
30 Minutes: Chelsea seem to have gaps on their wings, allowing Manchester United space on the wings to cross, another ball comes in.
27 Minutes: chelsea suddenly look dangerous, but Ballack lashes over. The football has finally started
26 Minutes: GOAL Did I say boring - Ronaldo appears conveniently to score the opening goal. Wes Brown with a Beckamistique cross. Cech rooted to the spot.
So far its rather boring and scrappy. Nothing quality.
23 Minutes: Vidic nearly puts the ball in his own net (Had it covered though) Chelsea's first corner on 23 minutes
20 Minutes: No goals. no shot on target. Makelele and Scholes decide that headbutting each other is fun. Both get yellow cards (illogical i think). Makelele somehow doesn't seem injured
10 Minutes. No goals, no shot on target. Boring (tsk) I want goals. I want beautiful soccer. But anyway this is to be expected as both sides will be cautious
Anelka misses
Giggs vs Petr Cech scores
5-5
Kalou vs van der Sar - easy goal
Anderson - vs Petr Cech - scores
4-4
To win it Terry vs van der Sar - misses hehehehehhee interesting
Nani must score against Petr Cech - scores
3-4
Ashley Cole vs van der Sar - scores - van der sar got a hand to it.
Hargreaves vs Petr Cech - scores - best spot kick so far.
Advantage Chelsea 2-3
Lampard vs van der Sar - a rocket even if van der Sar got a hand to it.
Ronaldo vs Petr Cech - misses - of all people
2-2
Balleti vs van der Sar - scores. Useful sub hmm..
Carrick vs Petr Cech - sends Cech the wrong way
1-1
2nd up: Ballack vs van der Sar - scores - very good one, van der ser guessed right
1st up: Tevez vs Petr Cech - Scores
May the lottery begin. Two very tall goalies.
Stats:
24 shots on target for Chelsea, 12 for Man U. Possession at 58% for Man U.
Penalties
Looks like penalties.
I suspect the guys going out are rather pleased
Penalty switches. Balleti on for Makelele - definitely a penalty taker. Anderson for Brown
Both looking rather grogging. Nani might have to go off. No, he looks ok.
Collision of heads between Cole and Nani. Cech is worried for them having had a serious one before.
120 Minutes: Offside for Giggs. We have not had many of them. 2 minutes of added time.
Tempers flare up. Ends up with a yellow for Tevez. and red for Drogba. So predictable!
Now Chelsea are in trouble. But its only 5 minutes to go to penalties. This is what you get when you have two English sides in the final. They have to fight.
Lots of cramp around :) Carvalho and Cole -- and Terry.
Drogba gives the ball away. Poor from him.
112 Minutes: 8 Minutes to go, as Drogba shoots wide.
Anelka, being relatively fresh wins a free kick for Chelsea in a good position. Drogba range.
Drogba has also been rather anonymous since hitting the post earlier in the game.
Guaranteed: someone is gonna cry today :)
Looks more and more like penalties are a possibility.
Second half now
First half of Extra time over.
A foul on Ballack. Last attack for Chelsea possibly. Brown clears for a corner.
Haven't seen Anelka since he came on.
Tevez has space on the left but shoots straight at Cech.
Rooney goes off, Nani on. Rooney is not happy.
Terry makes a top drawer save from what would have been a certain goal.
Nani about to come on for Man U as both teams look to go for goal.
98 Minutes: Anelka coming on for Joe Cole. I guess Chelsea are going to 4-4-2 now. or even 4-3-3 depending on where Kalou ends up.
Essien was revving up a shot as Chelsea looked to break. Cleared for a corner which comes to nothing.
96 Minutes: Joe Cole is becoming more and more influential for Chelsea. But he now has cramp.
Chelsea very nearly take the lead as Lampard hits the post. A promising counter attack from ManU, but chelsea manage to intercept.
Kalou takes the place of Malouda, left of Chelsea's midfield
Kalou about to come on as Man U have a half chance at scoring but Cech saves.
1st Half Extra Time Coming up...
Now the physical strength of Chelsea might begin to tell over extra time.
The interesting stats:
Chelsea have 20 shots on target with Man U having 8. Man U have the possession though - 57%
ManU were better over first half, Chelsea were better over the second so 1-1 is ideal at this time but we must have a winner today.
FULL TIME: 1-1
Last chance for united. But Makelele clears the cross. A second Ronaldo cross fails to be met by anyone.
90 Minutes: Looks like extra time today.
Joe Cole nearly has a chance on goal after a Ferdinand fails to clear but goalkick. It was a dangerous clearance as Ferdinand's boot was very high.
87 Minutes: Scholes is off, Giggs on. Record set as Sir Bobby Charlton watches.
Joe Cole provides a great cross. But Drogba can't connect properly.
The nerves are getting to people, as the game comes to a close. Lots of mistakes.
Man U give the ball away from the goal kick in midfield. Chelsea fail to take advantage.
84 minutes: Vidic commits an unnecessary foul on Drogba. A good chance for a cross.
Ballack with what must have been the worse shot of the day. Giggs looks to be warming up.
Tevez lets fly from distance, but just wide. No substitutions yet.
79 minutes: Now is a good time to goal. Petr Cech has not been busy this half. Malouda delivers after Ferdinand slips, but Drogba can't convert. van der Sar has had more to do this half.
Drogba with a snapshot and hits the post with van der Sar beaten.
Chelsea claim a hopeful penalty, after Malouda tripped at the crucial moment. Not given. Now a spat between Evra and Joe Cole.
Manchester United look to have gotten back into the game. Joe Cole manages to stop Ronaldo and win the ball as well. The game is more or less balanced now.
74 minutes: Ronaldo dances round a couple of Chelsea defenders and is lucky to get a corner.
Looks like a good time for changes, especially for Man U since Chelsea seem to be growing more dangerous with time. But Chelsea just block a goal bound shot for a corner. Makelele is down injured though - Tevez looks to have been the suspect. Foul off the corner so nothing doing there.
67 Minutes: Trouble for Man U as Ferdinand looks to be suffering from cramp. He just manages to clear what would have been a killer pass, and goes to ground after that.
64 Minutes: A tricky free kick after a foul on Drogba comes to nought. Carrick clears. Chelsea still looking very strong. A corner for chelsea, Terry beats van der Sar but the ball goes wide. Another corner after Joe Cole's pass to Drogba is cut off.
Tempers are getting frayed. Ballack the latest one.
Free kick - Hagreave is agrieved still - escapes a yellow card. An opportunity for Chelsea but a poor cross.
57 Minutes: Chelsea seem to be in the ascendancy - Ballack has space to measure up a shot which is wide. Chelsea look much better this second half.
Essein (from a right back position) suddenly creates for himself space to have shot, but it's on his weaker left foot. The game is getting better.
Man U suddenly make up with Ronaldo splitting Chelsea's defence, but Evra wastes the pass.
Ronaldo, my man of the match so far.
Chelsea seems to have started stronger. A bit of a scrappy start, not unlike the first half, with lots of stoppages for fouls. Joe Cole is livid after being denied what appears to have been a corner. (Yes he suddenly appeared)
Second half coming up - should be interesting
Some half time comments. Cubes is waiting to see someone get a red
Chelsea seem to have woken up. (What Bundi calls the 10 robots of chelsea)
HALF TIME
Carvalho yellow card makes it 2-2 on the cards.
44 Minutes
GOAL Chelsea were getting back into the game as the half draws to a close. A lucky break for Lampard whom you do not want to give space in the box. 1-1. Of all Chelsea players whom I'd want to score, Lampard is one of them due what he has gone through over the last few weeks.
A Ballack free kick goes over, after Ferdinand had to commit a foul outside the box. Ferdinand is mad at his midfield, he gets a yellow.
A risky back pass which chelsea get away with. Man U are passing the ball through chelsea with some ease.
34 minutes: counter attacking move has Rooney picking Ronaldo for a cross. Peter Cech makes a terrific double save. We truly have a game
33 Minutes: Great save from van der Sar. Somehow Ferdinand crossed to Ballack
32 Minutes: 65% possession Man U. Drogba is very quiet. I have not seen Joe Cole play
30 Minutes: Chelsea seem to have gaps on their wings, allowing Manchester United space on the wings to cross, another ball comes in.
27 Minutes: chelsea suddenly look dangerous, but Ballack lashes over. The football has finally started
26 Minutes: GOAL Did I say boring - Ronaldo appears conveniently to score the opening goal. Wes Brown with a Beckamistique cross. Cech rooted to the spot.
So far its rather boring and scrappy. Nothing quality.
23 Minutes: Vidic nearly puts the ball in his own net (Had it covered though) Chelsea's first corner on 23 minutes
20 Minutes: No goals. no shot on target. Makelele and Scholes decide that headbutting each other is fun. Both get yellow cards (illogical i think). Makelele somehow doesn't seem injured
10 Minutes. No goals, no shot on target. Boring (tsk) I want goals. I want beautiful soccer. But anyway this is to be expected as both sides will be cautious
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Champion of Europe
Man U are definite favourites.
I enjoyed Messi's game - even when not at 100%, he's quite a handful. He could be next years World/European player of the year, now that Ronaldo looks to be easy favourite for both of this titles
Looks like a potential repeat of Saturday's Man U vs Chelsea game in May. But I wouldn't rule out Barca or Liverpool pulling a fast one. (especially Barca)
I enjoyed Messi's game - even when not at 100%, he's quite a handful. He could be next years World/European player of the year, now that Ronaldo looks to be easy favourite for both of this titles
Looks like a potential repeat of Saturday's Man U vs Chelsea game in May. But I wouldn't rule out Barca or Liverpool pulling a fast one. (especially Barca)
Thursday, April 17, 2008
I was thinking on what i should blog since i havent done in a long while >>>>then i thot what possibly could i say that is not new and havent been said before??>>>...so i just thought i cut and poaste what i had said of the "mighty arsenal" on 3-01-07....i dont think really anything has changed apart from the dates , teams that have thrushed arsenal, and the font size of the message>>tough luck goonerians..
as written on 3-01-07(check it on older posts)
".....>>>another bloody trophyless season!
men im irritatedloosing to teams like balckburn and chelsea is hard to take
t all started with the loss at PSV and everything started taking the downward spiral after that>
i really wonder what wenger has in mind. his players are just showing glimpses of greatness the fallling away n loosing precious cups ...
rem barca final??...we were leading a goal and the we lost.goshanyway , b
elieve me i reallly want to rant for now but i cant...since ill be slaughtered by the reasonable and patient wenger-faithfuls.
but senderos?????????????????whats with this guy??????????????someone help me
here..."
as written on 3-01-07(check it on older posts)
".....>>>another bloody trophyless season!
men im irritatedloosing to teams like balckburn and chelsea is hard to take
t all started with the loss at PSV and everything started taking the downward spiral after that>
i really wonder what wenger has in mind. his players are just showing glimpses of greatness the fallling away n loosing precious cups ...
rem barca final??...we were leading a goal and the we lost.goshanyway , b
elieve me i reallly want to rant for now but i cant...since ill be slaughtered by the reasonable and patient wenger-faithfuls.
but senderos?????????????????whats with this guy??????????????someone help me
here..."
Monday, March 17, 2008
Down to the wire: English Premier League
I think Chelsea are now the guys to really watch out for.
Arsenal have a rather small squad, and thus have been spread rather thin. Ever since Eduardo's nasty injury, they have struggled in the premiership and are drawing games they should be winning. The theory I have is that they lost these games last season, this season they are drawing them, and next season they (should be) win them.
Man U had a hard game against Derby with some quarters claiming that Ronaldo's goal was offside. I didn't watch the game though so I can't say. They have a large talented squad, and Ronaldo is already my pick for world player of the year.
Liverpool are hitting form, but they are too far off the pace to win it. But they should secure 4th Place. The up coming Merseyside derby should be very interesting though.
Chelsea are grinding out results. After 6-1 on derby they ground out a win at Sunderland - a place where I thought they may struggle.
So who will win the EPL this time round. I don't know. I know whom I want to win it but in order of probability: Chelsea, Man U then Arsenal.
Whoever manages to win their remaining games of course will win it. But the chances of doing that are rather slim.. Still you never know..
Arsenal have a rather small squad, and thus have been spread rather thin. Ever since Eduardo's nasty injury, they have struggled in the premiership and are drawing games they should be winning. The theory I have is that they lost these games last season, this season they are drawing them, and next season they (should be) win them.
Man U had a hard game against Derby with some quarters claiming that Ronaldo's goal was offside. I didn't watch the game though so I can't say. They have a large talented squad, and Ronaldo is already my pick for world player of the year.
Liverpool are hitting form, but they are too far off the pace to win it. But they should secure 4th Place. The up coming Merseyside derby should be very interesting though.
Chelsea are grinding out results. After 6-1 on derby they ground out a win at Sunderland - a place where I thought they may struggle.
So who will win the EPL this time round. I don't know. I know whom I want to win it but in order of probability: Chelsea, Man U then Arsenal.
Whoever manages to win their remaining games of course will win it. But the chances of doing that are rather slim.. Still you never know..
Monday, January 14, 2008
Analysing the December games
My Part 1 analysis ended with 12 games played by Arsenal, 13 by Man U
From Arsenal games till the end of the year, they had the following games
H Wigan 2-0 comfortable
A Aston Villa 2-1 Aston Villa were really really good
A Newcastle 1-1 lots of signs of fatigue
A Boro 1-2 - only loss in the league which capped the end of a tiring period
H Chelsea 1-0 did not get to watch this but was told it was quite a sizzler.
H Tottenham - 2-1 Arsenal not at their best and Tottenham greatly improved meant that the gunners struggled to win.
A Portsmouth - 0-0 most boring game - no comment
A Everton - 4-1 thrashing - a game of two halves truly. Still cannot explain how Everton capitulated in the second half after dominating the first 30 minutes
During this period were 5 away games and 3 home games. A total 17 / 24 points gained.
In total 10 Home and 10 Away games.
Since then, they have played West Ham and Birmingham at home and dropped a further 2 points.
I'd said that if Arsenal won their 8 games in December, they would win the league. So its still up for grabs now that they did not.
The effect of losing Kolo Toure and Eboue remains to be seen and AW doesn't seem to want to buy anyone.
Chelsea
I have not watched alot of Chelsea this time round :D but from the look of things they are grinding out results without necessarily playing the best soccer. Cannot rule them out of the title race just yet.
Buying Anelka. A smart move going for this footballing nomad. Despite losing 4 players to the African Cup of Nations, they ought to remain on course.
Manchester United
I watched the 6-0 drubbing of Newcastle; an example of how to demolish a team, and how not to play soccer especially after losing your manager..
I'm tipping Cristiano Ronaldo as the next World Footballer of the Year and/or European Footballer of the year especially if (somehow) Portugal win the Euro Cup in June/July. Absolutely sizzling this time round.
They would be favorites for the EPL too, and a serious contender for the Champions League too.
Liverpool
are stuttering. 12 Points behind Arsenal and Man U albeit with a game in hand. I would rate their chances for the title extremely low, remembering that they still need to play the other members of the big 4 still.
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So 16 games to go and 48 points up for grabs (or for dropping :) ) by May.
From Arsenal games till the end of the year, they had the following games
H Wigan 2-0 comfortable
A Aston Villa 2-1 Aston Villa were really really good
A Newcastle 1-1 lots of signs of fatigue
A Boro 1-2 - only loss in the league which capped the end of a tiring period
H Chelsea 1-0 did not get to watch this but was told it was quite a sizzler.
H Tottenham - 2-1 Arsenal not at their best and Tottenham greatly improved meant that the gunners struggled to win.
A Portsmouth - 0-0 most boring game - no comment
A Everton - 4-1 thrashing - a game of two halves truly. Still cannot explain how Everton capitulated in the second half after dominating the first 30 minutes
During this period were 5 away games and 3 home games. A total 17 / 24 points gained.
In total 10 Home and 10 Away games.
Since then, they have played West Ham and Birmingham at home and dropped a further 2 points.
I'd said that if Arsenal won their 8 games in December, they would win the league. So its still up for grabs now that they did not.
The effect of losing Kolo Toure and Eboue remains to be seen and AW doesn't seem to want to buy anyone.
Chelsea
I have not watched alot of Chelsea this time round :D but from the look of things they are grinding out results without necessarily playing the best soccer. Cannot rule them out of the title race just yet.
Buying Anelka. A smart move going for this footballing nomad. Despite losing 4 players to the African Cup of Nations, they ought to remain on course.
Manchester United
I watched the 6-0 drubbing of Newcastle; an example of how to demolish a team, and how not to play soccer especially after losing your manager..
I'm tipping Cristiano Ronaldo as the next World Footballer of the Year and/or European Footballer of the year especially if (somehow) Portugal win the Euro Cup in June/July. Absolutely sizzling this time round.
They would be favorites for the EPL too, and a serious contender for the Champions League too.
Liverpool
are stuttering. 12 Points behind Arsenal and Man U albeit with a game in hand. I would rate their chances for the title extremely low, remembering that they still need to play the other members of the big 4 still.
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So 16 games to go and 48 points up for grabs (or for dropping :) ) by May.
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