Football Focus

[AnotherPaul]

I know it won't happen but a Drogba and van Persie front line would be sweet.

(If they could stay upright)

[Keef]

Just seen that Van Persie is out for a month... Other players on really good form, but that's still got to be a blow, as he's been on great form!

[SeanMacGabhann]

"my fingertips are holding

on to the cracks in [my argument]

and I know that I should let go..

...but I can't"

;-)

[Keef]

Okay, if that's how you feel, I'll post what I wanted to say...

Hahahahahahahahahaha Just seen that that dutch tw@t Van Persie is out for a month. Lets hope that they miss him big time and fall down the table! Serves him right the dirty little sh!t!

Better? :-S

[SeanMacGabhann]

ach Keef - I was only gently mocking a rival fan's hopes by paraphrasing a current hit in the pop-parade. Didn't mean to hit a nerve

I wish Bolton held on to Sammy Lee for another week - I hate playing teams the week after they lose a manager - there is always a bounce effect ....

And yeah RVP is a loss - we normally miss him most seasons through injury but he has been so central this year we shall see who steps up...

[Keef]

And a fine song it is too :))

Don't think you've anything to worry about with Bolton, they're in a mess... I do hope I'm wrong of course.

[atila the gooner]

AnotherPaul Wrote:

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> I know it won't happen but a Drogba and van Persie

> front line would be sweet.

>

> (If they could stay upright)

Why would you want Drogba. The man is poisonous, just think of the destabilising effect he would have on a dressing room. CSKA Fulham are welcome to the over inflated ego that is Drogba, after all he epitomises all that is CSKA Fulham. I thought all gooners would have been taught a lesson after the last monster ego left the club, namely Le Sulk. RVP is a loss, but then we all thought TH14 would be missed. I see no evidence of that thus far, in fact I think it is yet another master stroke by Le Boss to let him go & chase the mighty dollar. ( Arsene knows)

[Keef]

I'm confused, who is Le Sulk?

[Annasfield]

I'm guessing Jose?

[SimonM]

I assumed Henri...:))

[Jah Lush]

Come on you guys keep up, Le Sulk is Nicolas Anelka.

[atila the gooner]

You can rely on on Jah Lush to know such things. I think Everton were harshly treated today, no wonder the normally mild mannered David Moyes called the ref a "f**king cheating twat" ( at least those were the words I lip read). I think Everton had a nailed on pen which was turned down. As usual, refs have again made the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

[Ladygooner]

What a shame Anelka was not playing today................. Riley didn't have a good refereeing day either - Djouf should have been sent off at least twice!

[Keef]

Didn't see much footy this weekend, after the Liverpool game I just got lost in a drunk haze waiting for the rugby. Remember hazy images of the Man U game, including a good Villa goal, and a penalty save from the sub keeper, but shame about the final score.

Have to hold my hands up and agree about Liverpool Everton. We were not great, and you could argue our first penalty was slightly dodgy. Everton should definitely definitely have had a penalty at the end, but they didn't, and I'm pleased about it! >:D< About time we got a bit of luck on ou side!

[Jah Lush]

Yes Keef, Liverpool rode their luck on Saturday. The referee definitely had the blinkers on. Spurs could do with a bit of luck like that tonight. We're in for a busy week ahead. Away to Newcastle tonight then Getefe on Thursday in the UEFA Cup followed by Blackburn Rovers on Sunday. All of them tough games and potential banana skins for the beleaguered Martin Jol.

[Keef]

Well for Martin I shall have my fingers crossed. Must admit I can't stand Robbie Keane. Really good player, but annoying little git too!

Aaaanyway, lets hope it's a good Euro week all round, we definitely need a win against a team I'm not too familiar with!

[Keef]

According to reports, David O'LearyLittleSh!t is favourite to get the Republic of Ireland job after Staunton gets sacked later today. From this I can only assume that they don't intend on improving at all.

Why would you replace one good formaer player who has failed in management with another?

[Ladygooner]

What an enjoyable evening at the Emirates - a veritable goalfest!

[paragon]

AMAZING!! - First visit to the Emirates and although it felt like going to the theatre a bit rather than to a football match it was fantastic. Great set-up, great view, great football. Sixth goal was probably the best I have seen live. Not an Arsenal fan but you couldn't help but go mental when they scored.

[Ladygooner]

Hoorah! a new convert to the Arsenal game - I hope the goalfest continues on Sunday at Liverpool.....although I fear it may be a harder game

[Keef]

Not the way we're playing at the moment... Although we usually play well in the bigger matches, hopefully it'll be the kick in the arse that we really need in my opinion.

Have to get through tonight first, we should manage it...

[Keef]

I'm getting my predictions for the weekend in early as I may forget otherwise what with a couple of things going on...

Birmingham 1 - 1 Wigan

Chelsea 2 - 2 Man City

Man U 3 - 1 Boro

Portsmouth 2 - 0 West Ham (sorry Piers)

Reading 1 - 2 Newcastle

Sunderland 1 - 0 Fulham

Bolton 0 - 2 Villa

Derby 1 - 3 Everton (Booo)

The Pool 2 - 2 Arse (I guess I'd be happy with that, although I'll obviously be hoping the pool can pull a win out of the bag).

Spurs 1 - 2 Blackburn (Sorry Jah, hope I'm wrong on this one too, if they can get a win in Europe, it may spur them on... see what I did there).

[SeanMacGabhann]

Piers and Jah get an apology but Lady G and I don't? - harrumph ;-)

Birmingham 3 - 1 Wigan (don't care how many goals - it'll be rubbish)

Chelsea 2 - 1 Man City

Man U 3 - 1 Boro

Portsmouth 1 - 2 West Ham

Reading 1 - 2 Newcastle

Sunderland 2 - 1 Fulham

Bolton 0 - 1 Villa

Derby 1 - 3 Everton

The Pool 2 - 2 Arse (no idea on this one - reluctant to call a win lest it bite me on the ass)

Spurs 1 - 3 Blackburn

[Ladygooner]

No apology needed for a draw methinks - shall I text you the score on your honeymoon Keef?!

Birmingham 2 - 0 Wigan

Chelsea 1 - 1 Man City

Man U 4 - 0 Boro

Portsmouth 2 - 1 West Ham - sorry Piers but Pompey at home are good!

Reading 1 - 3 Newcastle

Sunderland 1 - 2 Fulham

Bolton 0 - 2 Villa

Derby 1 - 2 Everton

The Pool 1 - 2 Arse - no sitting on the fence for me!

Spurs 0 - 2 Blackburn - sorry Jah - just look forward to next season now!

[mockney piers]

Birmingham 2 - 0 Wigan

Chelsea 1 - 0 Man City

Man U 2 - 0 Boro

Portsmouth 1 - 0 West Ham - no worries all, Harry has a good record against his old team

Reading 0 - 0 Newcastle

Sunderland 2 - 1 Fulham

Bolton 0 - 2 Villa

Derby 1 - 3 Everton

The Pool 0 - 1 Arse - Sorry Keef, but they're awesome at the moment. Fabregas has no peer at the moment.

Spurs 1 - 1 Blackburn - I'll sit on the fence here, Blackburn are tough opposition.