Archives for: February 2006

Arsenal Left Back Curse Continues With New Cole Injury


28th February 2006
Ashley Cole picked up an injury last night playing for the Reserves against the shower of shite. The 25-year-old defender had to limp out of a reserve-team match after only 7 minutes at Barnet's Underhill ground following a challenge from Andy Bircham.… more »
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The Remainder of the Season


27th February 2006
With 11 games left to go in the season, lets see what we have to do to secure Champions League football next season: The Table: Most teams have 10 games remaining. Here, I'm only concerned with three clubs above and below us. Out of these, both us and… more »
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Another Away Day, Another Defeat for Arsenal


27th February 2006
Blackburn 1 v 0 Arsenal After the joys of The Bernabeu, it was back to Ewood Park and more of the same away day blues that we have become used to this season. I watched the full game on Fox Soccer Channel and while we were't not as bad as Everton, it… more »
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Directions to: Ewood Park, Home of Blackburn Rovers


24th February 2006
If you're travelling up to Ewood Park tomorrow for the Blackburn game tomorrow (Feb. 25th), these directions may be useful: Ewood Park - Satellite Picture Here are the odds on the game; Blackburn 21/10 Draw 9/4 Arsenal 5/4 To place a bet click… more »
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Blackburn V Arsenal: Preview & Team News


24th February 2006
After the joys of Madrid, its back down to earth with a trip to Blackburn. One thing we can be sure of is that Blackburn will not stand off us they way Real Madrid did. I think we can expect the usual bruising battle, so this will be a test to see how we… more »
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Are you Cygan in Disguise ?


23rd February 2006
Is Cygan working on the new Arsenal Stadium ? It seems a number of gooners have noticed the striking similarity between the alleged Scaffolder and the Arsenal center half, are they the same person ? Opinions please. more »
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New Emirates Stadium Pictures


23rd February 2006
Brenden the Gooner has been doing his bit on the New Arsenal Stadium, on a recent visit, he brought along his camera and took some pictures of how things are coming along. If any gooners want to use the pics, its ok but give us a link credit back to the… more »

Arsenal Win in Madrid!


21st February 2006
. Real Madrid 0 v 1 Arsenal A world class individual goal from Thierry Henry gave Arsenal a famous victory tonight in The Bernabeu. Team performance was excellent, Eboue for me at right back was outstanding, such a young player and he looked like he pl… more »
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Half Time Real Madrid 0 v Arsenal 0


21st February 2006
Arsenal performing well in the first half, with argubly the better chances to score falling to The Gooners. Reyes in the first 2 minutes was through and had his shot saved, also Henry should have done better with a header from less than 6 yards. Madrid'… more »
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Real Madrid v Arsenal Team News - Injuries


20th February 2006
Ahead of tomorrow's 'Champions League' battle in Madrid, here's the latest Arsenal team news: Arsenal have Jose Antonio Reyes back from a badly bruised leg but Emmanuel Adebayor is cup-tied. Robin van Persie, Dennis Bergkamp, Sol Campbell, Ashley Cole… more »

Henry Barcelona : Henry Learning Catalan ?


15th February 2006
FC Barecelona Blog carried a story on the 26th of January about a deal taking Theirry Henry to the Spanish side already having been cut. This story was then picked up by Sky Sports yesterday, followed quickly by a denial from Highbury. Now the same blog… more »
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Liverpool 1 v Arsenal 0


15th February 2006
A goal 3 minutes from the end of normal time sent Arsenal to their 9th defeat of the season. I can't say Liverpool didn't deserve the victory, but as always in these cases, any late goal is hard to take. The goal came after Dietmar Hamann struck a fierce… more »
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Reyes hoping to be fit for Real Madrid


13th February 2006
Spanish Gooner, Jose Antonio Reyes is hoping to be back for the 'Champions League' clash with Real Madrid on February 21st. On Saturday it was feared that Reyes had broken his leg after the 2 footed tackle from Bolton big bruiser Abdoulaye Faye . Lu… more »
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Arsenal 1 v Bolton 1: Reyes Stretchered Off


11th February 2006
Although we didn't get the game live, it was shown in full at 3 in the afternoon, so I made sure I avoided all media and sat down to watch the game at 3pm my time. An injury time goal from Gilberto saved Arsenal from yet another defeat at the hand of Bo… more »
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Arsenal v Bolton Match Preview


10th February 2006
Well at least this is the last time we see Bolton this season, its a big few days, what with Liverpool on Tuesday and Bolton Saturday. Its important we can win this one, but Bolton are not going to be easy especially when defenders Sol Campbell ( Ankle )… more »
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Sol Campbell to miss 2 or 3 weeks with injury


09th February 2006
A foot injury to Sol Campbell means he is now doubtful for the Real Madrid Champions League clash. The Boss said: We had a scan and he will be out for two or three weeks. He cannot kick the ball at the moment. It is an ankle injury but not a ligamen… more »

Arsenal News Round Up


09th February 2006
Arsenal's main summer signing, Alexander Hleb, has spoken out about the rumours that he was looking to move back to Germany. Said Hleb: I was amazed to read this morning’s headlines, I am very happy at Arsenal. I love playing Premier League football, t… more »
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Sol Campbells "Issues"


08th February 2006
So it seems Sol popped over to Brussels on the Eurostar for a few days R&R and some Mules Mariniere. Now he is back in training at Arsenal, its going to be interesting to see what happens, but I find it hard to hard beleive that a few days in Belgium… more »
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Real Madrid in New Approach to Wenger


07th February 2006
Arsene Wenger has revealed that he's turned down a fresh offer from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. Wenger confirmed to 'France Football' that Perez approached him about taking over the coaching reigns next season at Real. But I must stay fait… more »
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Bergkamp: More than One Step Back?


06th February 2006
Dennis Bergkamp is in the last few months of his fantastic career at Arsenal and being a Dutchman, he is not afraid to speak his mind if he feels the need. Well he's certainly done that in a revealing interview with The Times The Ice Man takes his foot… more »

Arsenal Win Away


04th February 2006
Birmingham 0 v 2 Arsenal After what has been a tough time , we finally lift the gloom with an away win. Goals from new signing Emmanuel Adebayor in the 21st minute and Thierry Henry in the 63rd , his 200th for the gooners, gave us a much needed victory… more »
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Arsenal concern over Missing Campbell


03rd February 2006
Sol Campbell has not been seen since leaving Highbury on Wednesday evening. The club says they do not know where he is, or when they will see him again. Bobby Pires is quoted as having told a French radio station. "We want to tell him and make him unders… more »
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Arsenal v Birmingham Preview


03rd February 2006
Theo Walcott is included in the squad for the firt time for the away day trip to Birmingham. Right now things don't look like they can get much worse. The posatives to take from this week is our rivals also failed to take points. In the past Arsenal alwa… more »
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Campbell - Considering Quitting Football?


03rd February 2006
What on earth is going on in Sol Campbell's head? Is it big enough for him to think about hanging up his boots. I'm not sure what my take is on this. I remember he said after the death of his Father that he'd considered stopping playing. I can understand… more »
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Sol Campbell in Highbury bust up shock ?


01st February 2006
Arsedup is getting word that Sol Campbell left Arsenal shortly after half time in the 3-2 defeat to West Ham. At this point I can't find anything on any of the news sites about it, but a Gooner source of mine says Sol had showered and left the ground. At… more »
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Arsenal V West Ham Preview


01st February 2006
Back to league action tonight as we go for our ninth successive victory over the 'Appy 'Ammers at Highbury. So many players waving notes from their Mum that there is a force 9 gale blowing from the training ground. Tonight's absentees are: Lauren (kne… more »
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