Archives for: January 2006

Arsenal lose Lauren for 1 Month to Knee Injury


31st January 2006
Arsenal injury problems mount with the news that we're going to lose Ralph . Arsene Wenger said: "We have bad news about Lauren, who is out for a while with a knee problem. Let's say it will be one month for him. "His knee has swollen up and we have… more »
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Abou Diaby Likes a Tackle


30th January 2006
Yes its true, Arsenal new boy Abou Diaby, like to put himself about, and Ivan 'The Mop' Campo was the unlucky fellow on the end of one of them. Of course 'Big Fat Sam' has had a pop with this little dig: "My ultimate search is on, given the very depress… more »
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Arsenal out of FA Cup


28th January 2006
Bolton 1 v Arsenal 0 A header in the 84th minute from Greek striker Stelios Giannakopoulos's put Arsenal out of the Cup, Arsene Wenger put out a weaker side, resting some of the senior players. But to be fair, they held their own and we were unlucky no… more »
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Henry to Barcelona? The Rumours Won't go Away


27th January 2006
The 'Henry to Barcelona' rumours just won't let up. Normally this doesn't bother me, but 2 things this week have made me a little nervous. The first one is Big Pete 'Gran Formagio' Hillwood spouting off that we have offered Henry a fortune. This is the… more »

Arsenal Jersey


27th January 2006
We know Arsenal Fans worldwide want to show they are a true Gooner, but where is the best place to go to get your Arsenal Jersey? We think it depends on your location, though both the shops we mention here will ship Arsenal Soccer Jerseys and other item… more »
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Henry Offered Fantastic Five-year Deal, says Big Pete


26th January 2006
Arsenal idol, top scorer and all round top Gooner, Thierry Henry, has been offered a fantastic five-year deal, according to Mr Peter 'Gran Formaggio' Hill-Wood. "I know two things," he was quoted as saying in Thursday's Daily Star, "One, we want him to… more »
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Arsenal Snatch Defeat from the Jaws of Victroy


25th January 2006
Arsenal 2 v Wigan 1 Carling Cup 2nd Leg A.E.T Wigan win on away goals. A last minute Jason Roberts strike sends Wigan to Cardiff. This is a game we should have won.....Even with a penalty miss in the first half and the Wigan keeper Pollit saving eve… more »
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Arsenal Old Boy Pennant has a Moan


24th January 2006
Ex-Arsenal winger and constant pisshead, Jermaine Pennant, has warned our new teenage wonder Theo Walcott, it will not be easy to make the grade at Highbury. Sporting Life has conducted an interview with Pennant, in which it seems he was actually sober e… more »
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Van Persie and The Ice Man in Arsenal Squad for Wigan game.


23rd January 2006
The Boss seems to be putting out a side that means business for the 2nd leg of the Carling Cup. Only mentalist Jens Lehmann gets a breather from the side that lost at Everton Saturday. “We have no injuries from Saturday,” said Wenger on Monday lunchtime… more »
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Mart Poom makes Arsenal Move Permanent


23rd January 2006
More Arsenal Signing news with Estonian international goalkeeper Mart Poom agreeing a permanent contract. Poom, 33, initially came to Highbury on loan from Sunderland in August but loves the place so much he just had to become a full-time Gooner. Vote… more »
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Emmanuel Adebayor " I want to Go Back to Arsenal "


23rd January 2006
New Signing and alleged Mentalist Emmanuel Adebayor is looking to start his Arsenal career a few weeks earlier than planned after a falling out with his national team boss Stephen Keshi at the African Nations Cup. The new Gooner has accused his national… more »
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Arsenal Poor Away Form Continues: Everton 1 v Arsenal 0


21st January 2006
How can it go from being so good to being so bad? I can't remember one good chance in the Second Half of this game, Cesc got a straight red card for getting involved with Tim Cahill, it had been brewing with those two for most of the game. This per… more »
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Arsenal V Everton Team News and Preview


20th January 2006
The curse of the left back has struck again, Pascal Cygan of course is now missing - so who is going to play there, or rather will want to play there remains to be seen. Sol Campbell is back but Ashley Cole is out again after picking up a thigh strain.… more »

Arsenal V Everton match betting.


20th January 2006
Here are the betting odds at Bet365 for the Arsenal V Everton game this weekend. Full Time Results Arsenal to win 4/6 Draw 5/2 Everton to win 9/2 Arsenal Win 1-0 5/1 2-0 11/2 2-1 7/1 3-0 12/1 3-1 12/1 3-2 25/1 4-0 28/1 4-1 28/1 4-2 66/1… more »

Arsenal complete Walcott Signing


20th January 2006
It is done! Theo Walcott is now a Gooner. Arsenal will pay an initial 5 million but could rise to Maximum total of 12 million. More on the Arsenal website more »
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Arsenal News Round Up


18th January 2006
Well lets start with the one most Gooners are keeping an eye on: The potential signing of Theo Walcott. In truth nothing has really changed since I blogged Arsene Wenger's comments on Friday's press conference. Yes, the usual toss rags decided to quote… more »
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Arsenal Signing Emmanuel Adebayor rejected Spurs


17th January 2006
I start to like Arsenal new boy Emmanuel Adebayor even more now i read he had the good sense not to become a Spud. The Gooner striker said “I met a Tottenham official last Friday morning. But my heart was already at Arsenal. I am really happy to be part… more »
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Arsenal 7 v Boro 0


14th January 2006
Arsenal today were simply magical. In fact really it was 8-0 becuase Bobby Pires had a perfectly good goal - a header no less, ruled offside. We could have had double figures today with the chances that were missed, but the performance was awesome. I… more »
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Arsenal Complete 2nd Signing of The Day


13th January 2006
As a quick update to the story earlier Striker Emmanuel Adebayor has now completed his move to Gunners. Hope this doesn't mean we see even more of the 4,5,1 formation that most of us (including arseblog) hate so much. more »

Arsenal v Middlesbrough


13th January 2006
After all the excitement and transfer speculation today, its time to look ahead to tomorrow's visit of 'Boro to Highbury. Asley Cole could be back in the squad, and may feature for 20 or 30 minutes, which is good news, we have certainly missed him. Sol… more »

Arsenal Interested in Walcott But No Deal Done


13th January 2006
Arsene Wenger says he is interested in signing Theo Walcott. The 16 year old Southampton wonder kid has more than just Arsenal interested in his signiture, but the boss is certainly keen. The Boss put in perspective saying the following. "If you ask me d… more »

Wenger - Adebayor could join Arsenal later today


13th January 2006
Seems like the Boss is on a roll now.He had this to say about the 21 year old Monaco striker, "He has qualities that we don’t have in the side. He is tall, good in the air and makes good runs. He is a bit of a Kanu type but he goes in more behind the… more »

Arsenal Sign Vasiriki Abou Diaby


13th January 2006
Woohoo, the boss finally dusted off the cheque book and has splashed the cash. Well about 2 million quid from various reports. Its hardly a huge shock he is French and under 20. Clearly this is all about building a new, young team for the future. Vasi… more »

Wigan 1 Arsenal 0


11th January 2006
In the Milk Cup err i mean the Coca Cola Worthington err i mean Worthless, Carling cup the Junior gooners, were beaten by Wigan.A massive 12000 plus turned up for the game which shows the demand for among the Wigan fans for this high stakes semi. The gam… more »

Funny My Phone Must Be Broken


09th January 2006
The reason it must be broken is because I didn't get a call from my Spud fan mate JOE E Vaz, to tell me how Arsenal are a spent force, which he had done on the Monday, quoting the Times with great glee. Unless Of course as usual its because the shower of… more »

Arsenal Get Bolton in the FA CUP.


09th January 2006
A tough draw for the gooners, as we go back to the Reebok to face Bolton in round 4. The gooners had a 1-0 win there last season in the 6th round, but this is certainly a tough tie and our last 2 league visits have not been happy trips. With a little bit… more »

Arsenal 2 Cardiff City 1


07th January 2006
So the boss wanted us to start with Cardiff and end with Wembley. Of course with the builders of the new Wembley still waiting for a skip, it may well still end at Cardiff this year. I could say it ended in Cardiff and its started with Cardiff,as we beg… more »

Henry Could Leave Says The Big Cheese


05th January 2006
Peter Gran Formaggio Hillwood has spoken from his ivory tower that we could infact lose Titi in the summer. While its good to see him saying the club will do everything to keep him, i have a feeling that it will come down to showing him the ambition of… more »

Vieira Not Returning.


04th January 2006
I wondered how long it would take,becuase PV4 was at Highbury for the Portsmouth game, tongues were wagging as the the reason, so discounting the possible theory that he may just be catching up with mates after been at the club for 9 years, The Sunday Pe… more »

Arsenal 0 Manchester United 0


03rd January 2006
Honors even in this one ,Both defenses playing particularly well with some important blocks and again probably a fair result Overall. Certainly a couple of talking points, Shrek should probably have had a red card for his handball, though to be honest, h… more »

Arsenal V Man Utd Preview


03rd January 2006
Oh how we need a win from this one, but i am sure i am not the only gooner who is not feeling as confident as he should be. We need our big players to put in big performances tonight, everyone seems to be jumping on the Arsenal are finished bandwagon, w… more »