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Job done and travelling home

Reds Homeward bound That's it now get on the coach and come home to London. Arsenal nullified the long ball football of Blackburn and did enough to come away with the three points. By utilising that bit of quality against this pedestrian yet problematic team meant Arsenal ensured a three point haul from up North. Not something that we have taken for granted since the days of the Invincibles so worth enjoying. There will be tougher tests to come but, you know the old cliche 'one game at a time' AA celebrates winner at Ewood Nothing spectacular about the game but the result was all important. It was lovely to see Theo's emphatic finish and he actually ended the game with the ball in the net three times (with just the one counting). Early doors as they say, but Top of the table (for a while at least) with a long break for internationals ahead and hopefully a new keeper by deadline time; it's a pretty good days work.

It's Grim up North part 2- 2010/2011

V Here we go again with a visit to Allrdyce's gladiatorial arena. We need strong minds and ample stretchers but these are the fixtures that you just have to get on with; travel up north, dig in, get a result, get back home, job done! It's a simple as that. No bleating about bully boy tactics, bad referees or bad football, just do the job. This season we have to view teams like Blackburn for what they are; average. If we can't overcome Blackburn and the other teams that comprise the Premiership's meat and drink then we don't deserve anything. Time to stop being counted out and time to stand up and be counted.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUc0en5pjSw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW8D1eJkwNk Sam Allardyce and Neill McDonald to a break from training

Arsenal advert break

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oODT1Evyq9w arshavin & chamakh rules-nike 2010 For many a year it seems that Arsenal players have been part of some of the hippest advertising campaigns; more so than any other club. From Ian Wright up to Andre Arshavin, the most creative adds in the footballmarket favour Arsenal. Is this a reflection of London or of the style of play of the club, or the global make up of the squad? The fact remains that while many other club's players appear in adverts it seems that when a brand wants to use a bit of edge or va va voom in a campaign they got to the Arsenal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_PmcaYHYLk kung fu gunners http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j43sBiQUndo ian wright kick it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do3PdAT_fu0 TH14 at home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssOXqUooXUE Fabregas total control http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2K-zzstO2c Bergkamp cheese http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A0OSJNuAfY Pires v wiltord

Observations on early doors

So the season has begun in earnest after what seems a slight pause rather than a mid season break. Liverpool off to a poor start with the indignity of a Europa league campaign ahead. Man City becoming a freak show. Sp*rs on the brink with Young Boys. Gallas is still insane-"New Tottenham signing William Gallas believes Spurs have a chance of winning the Premier League this season"-BBC Sport. The usual average teams performing averagelly and the new boys sharing the usual mixed fortunes. Joey Barton is still an imbecile-"Joey Barton has been forced to fend off unexpected controversy over his celebration of Newcastle's opening goal against Aston Villa, with some observers suggesting he made a 'Nazi salute'"-Metro. Chelsea canonised for putting 6 goals past lesser opposition, and Arsenal? well Arsenal have gone to Anfield and salvaged a point as opposed to early last season when we went to Old Trafford and threww two points away. A six goal win at home as o...

INTERSEASON PUB QUIZ THE ANSWERS

PUB QUIZ Many a film and TV show has had a pub in it, but here’s a list from good stuff. So name that Pub; Thanks to all those who entered this competition both from this site and wellyousaythat "In a thin glass" Here are the answers; Mother black cap - Withnail and I Vick and comet-Get carter Lion and unicorn-The Long Good Friday Nailgun Arms- Nathan Barley Kebab and calculator - the young ones Duke of new York- Clockwork Orange Kavanaghs- the Wire The Pavilion - Up the Junction Nell of Old Drury – Frenzy -ARSENAL TEAM PHOTO PROUDLY DISPLAYED IN THE BAR(yeah a bit tenous) The Winchester (2004)-Shaun of The Dead The Winchester (1979 )-Minder The Hand and Racquet - Hancock's Half hour The Duke Of Burgundy - Passport To Pimlico The Wakeley Arms – Straw Dogs The Railway Arms-Life on Mars The Slaughtered Lamb- An American Werewolf in London The Queen's Haemorrhoids – Jabberwocky The Four Feathers - Brighton Rock The Salisbur...