Arsenal vs. Swansea City open thread
by Ted Harwood on Sep 10, 2011 9:36 AM EDT
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Arsenal vs. Swansea City
Kickoff: 10 AM EDT
Emirates Stadium, in the heart of the big city
Good morning, everyone. Feel free to comment on all the action below as Arsenal seek out their first win of the year. Here are the lineups:
Arsenal (4-3-3): Szczesny; Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs; Frimpong, Arteta, Ramsey; Walcott, Arshavin, Van Persie.
Sub sandwiches: Fabianski, Santos, Djourou, Coquelin (apparently), Benayoun, Chamakh, Park (who apparently managed to get his visa sorted out last night and made it to Jolly Ol' in time.)
Swansea: Vorm, Williams, Taylor, Caulker, Rangel, Britton, Graham, Sinclair, Dyer, Allen, Agustien.
Swan subs (delicious!): Dobbie, Lita, Moore, Bessone, Tremmel, Gower, Richards.
Arsenal sit in 17th with a goal difference of -8, so while a win today of any kind is good, a win by a lot would really, really be good. Whether or not it's possible depends a good deal on how well Arsenal press and how much Swansea sit back. Fingers crossed.
PREMIER LEAGUE IS BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK
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Is Chamberlin hurt or still with the U21s?
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 9:49 AM EDT reply actions
no room on the bench for him; he's fine though
by Ted Harwood on Sep 10, 2011 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
I figured he'd be used after his performance for the English U21s.
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Last year maybe, but this year we need to win this game, by a few goals at that.
Can’t take any risks on youngsters.
Also, please excuse my random anti-Arshavin outbursts which are bound to come out at least a couple times during the game
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 9:50 AM EDT reply actions
The only consolation I have is when Gervinho is back
Arshavin will be out of the starting XI. Maybe released back into the wild… so he can be shot. Or rediscover his form, whichever is more humane… for us.
This.
Gunnersaurus available on the bench today?
Captain, there are doubt's...
"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011
He'd be more effective on the wing than Arshavin
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
He's twice as big
so it presents a different set of problems for the defense
Captain, there are doubt's...
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by Match Day 5 on Sep 10, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Ramsey has to do better
Arteta looked good closing down and great pass to open up Ramsey
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 10:02 AM EDT reply actions
Good start
nice ball from Arteta
Captain, there are doubt's...
"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011
The player it hit went down like he got shot
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
man, I wanted that in
Would have been perfect
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by 3k on Sep 10, 2011 10:06 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
oh damn
Captain, there are doubt's...
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whoa, great save
Well done szcz
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by 3k on Sep 10, 2011 10:08 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Mertesacker was outmuscled by a player half his size
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 10:08 AM EDT reply actions
I'm already loving Arteta's impact
I know it’s Swansea, but it’s nice to see the ball moving crisply through midfield again.
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 10:11 AM EDT reply actions
that's where Arteta is going to be vital
Those central feeds in the final third. Him on the inside, Gervinho outside. Could be deadly
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by 3k on Sep 10, 2011 10:12 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
C'mon you Gunners - stop going easy on them.
Let’s mess up some Swans!
by Learn2Leaf on Sep 10, 2011 10:13 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Duh,
winning.
Captain, there are doubt's...
"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011
by Match Day 5 on Sep 10, 2011 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
wow
Captain, there are doubt's...
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looks like it hurt
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
keeper just got a piece
Captain, there are doubt's...
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keeper just got a piece
Captain, there are doubt's...
"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011
damn, great defensive play
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 10:16 AM EDT reply actions
Someone give that guy a medal.
Geez.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
"If I do it wrong just break another toe. Three's my lucky number anyway." -Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
great passing though, from back to front
Captain, there are doubt's...
"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011
Not liking Frimpong's play today.
He seems to not really be in the game and already a bit wasteful for minimal time on the ball.
he's so much better than Song was
at that age
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by 3k on Sep 10, 2011 10:22 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That's fine
But he’s letting a lot of steam out of the midfield. I wouldn’t want to see it against a side better than Swansea.
and that shot was awful
Captain, there are doubt's...
"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011
by Match Day 5 on Sep 10, 2011 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
They should have signed Yao Ming to play center back
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
I mean, we needed height, and they only went 6'6" ? weak
by Ted Harwood on Sep 10, 2011 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Time to give Gunnersaurus his chance
Captain, there are doubt's...
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by Match Day 5 on Sep 10, 2011 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
good tackling by Mertesacker
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Swansea getting desperate
Captain, there are doubt's...
"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011
Arshavin gave a god ball to RVP
but then didn’t follow it up by running to the goal hard to get it back. RVP had no options.
Captain, there are doubt's...
"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011
that's why you have to put pressure on the defense. They make mistakes.
Be Dangerous!
Captain, there are doubt's...
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by Match Day 5 on Sep 10, 2011 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Where'd Kos find that head of steam? End to end without the ball.
Also, a good bit of extra effort from Arshavin. That’s nice to see.
Arsenal are still clueless in the final third
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 10:34 AM EDT reply actions
nobody running in towards the goal
Captain, there are doubt's...
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by Match Day 5 on Sep 10, 2011 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
today's different
Swans have 10 behind the ball. That’s not easy to break down
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by 3k on Sep 10, 2011 10:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It's really not different at all
Arsenal have had terrible off the ball movement in attack for a while now.
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
swansea really packing it in
Gonna be tough to find space
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by 3k on Sep 10, 2011 10:34 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Good defending in the final third in that last set.
Preferable it never comes to that but when it does that is what you want to see.
yeah!
1-0 to the Arsenal
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by 3k on Sep 10, 2011 10:41 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Arshavin!!!!!!!!!
Captain, there are doubt's...
"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011
Robin needs to get involved. He's been eerily absent so far
and lol meerkat
GOAL!!!!!
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arshavin would score llike that
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Sep 10, 2011 10:42 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
wow....I've never seen something like that happen in the Prem before
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 10:42 AM EDT reply actions
the keeper rolled it off his defender's heels
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
We finally get a break. 'Bout time.
Captain, there are doubt's...
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well, that should open things up in the 2nd half
Get a better look at Arteta’s feeding and some subs. I’d like to see Park on at some point
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by 3k on Sep 10, 2011 10:43 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
terrible ball from Theo
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 10:46 AM EDT reply actions
C'mon, bounce it of the keeper for a rebound at least.
Captain, there are doubt's...
"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011
SZCZ is a G
Say hi to the bad guy.
Yankees/Flyers/Gunners
by NYflyGUY on Sep 10, 2011 10:47 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
looks like Arshavin is playing midfield and Arteta is on the wing right now
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by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 10:48 AM EDT reply actions
I'm pretty happy.
Arteta has come in and shown he can function in the midfield and provide the ball. The defense has look reasonably sound. Arsenal have been pressuring and aside from a brief walking attack thanks to Swansea being entirely in their own half and backing off, it has been a decently fluid performance. Unpolished, but I think there is a lot of adjusting to do with this team.
And yeah, it’s only Swansea, but given some of last season’s results, until Arsenal regain the ability to be confident and dominant at home again, there is no true “only (team x)” games.
Arshavin looks good today
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of 8/28/2011)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 10, 2011 10:55 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
A lot of Swansea defenders back there
tough to break down.
A couple of their counters seems dangerous though…
I like our movement before we get around the box
Then it gets a bit static. That’ll improve.
We’re too deep. Szcz doesn’t like it.
AAARRRRRRRSSSSSHHHHHHHHAAAAAAVVVVVIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNN!
Dream goal!
lets get thus party started
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Sep 10, 2011 11:04 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
For sooth, tis the game of beauty before mine eyes.
by Learn2Leaf on Sep 10, 2011 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
joseph deucreaux
Or whatever
Mobile commenting sucks
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Sep 10, 2011 11:12 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Thine player hast doth knocked his head.
Captain, there are doubt's...
"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011
dortmund down
2-0 to newly promoted team
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Sep 10, 2011 11:11 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
got one back
90’
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Sep 10, 2011 11:20 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Get possession and keep it please.
For the rest of the game.
Captain, there are doubt's...
"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011
passing passing passing
i want to see them shooting more in the final third
by klaasvansneijdinho on Sep 10, 2011 11:16 AM EDT reply actions
oh RVP
Captain, there are doubt's...
"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011
robin van persieeeeeeeeee
damn damn damn so close
by klaasvansneijdinho on Sep 10, 2011 11:18 AM EDT reply actions
Yossi should be a good sub today
good space to work with now
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i would take theo off on the yellow. Arshavins done well today
Say hi to the bad guy.
Yankees/Flyers/Gunners
lol graham
you dont climb over mertesacker. you scale him like you do a mountain
by klaasvansneijdinho on Sep 10, 2011 11:28 AM EDT reply actions
go go gadget legs!
Captain, there are doubt's...
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by Match Day 5 on Sep 10, 2011 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
FACEPALM
persieeeeeee i think he wasnt expecting that tbh
by klaasvansneijdinho on Sep 10, 2011 11:30 AM EDT reply actions
this is getting nervewracking
would like to see another switch, Wenger
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we have nothing going forward right now
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of 8/28/2011)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
WHAAT
i wasnt expecting coquellin i want a forwaard i want park
by klaasvansneijdinho on Sep 10, 2011 11:35 AM EDT reply actions
park unavailible
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Sep 10, 2011 11:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
oh yeah?
I thought he was cleared
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arsenal.com
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not too upset to take Frimpong off
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Dobbie on for Swansea.
Lets hope he doesn’t do some house elf magic and send the ball into our goal.
cocker whaaa
how dyou even say his name dude
by klaasvansneijdinho on Sep 10, 2011 11:40 AM EDT reply actions
cock uh lehn
Jocky Cocky
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Boring, boring Arsenal
1-0 Just like the old days
"I'm champagne and you're shit." - Jon Lovitz in Happiness
how did the refs miss that deflection?
My goodness, that’s a poor call
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So it's Chamakh on for RVP
I hope Park really is unavailable. This could get ugly
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Chamakh on for Van Persie
I expected Robin to come off but I expected Park, odd.
chamakh on
i think he deserves a second chance. i still want park tho
by klaasvansneijdinho on Sep 10, 2011 11:43 AM EDT reply actions
WHAT A SAVE
Great header from Chamakh
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Well, that's what he was brought on for
Captain, there are doubt's...
"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011
Perhaps he should have went for a low corner
Captain, there are doubt's...
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by Match Day 5 on Sep 10, 2011 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
not Chamakh's fault
good placement on the header, better save
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Vormification
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having a spell of
bad Vorm
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damn!
Done in by the BBC yet again!
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AHHHHHH
good work chammy and metatarsals
by klaasvansneijdinho on Sep 10, 2011 11:44 AM EDT reply actions
OH MY STARS
A GOOD CROSS FROM AN ARSENAL FULLBACK!
what wizardry is this?
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of 8/28/2011)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
To be fair to Frimpong he was trying and he did get the ball back quite a bit.
Coquelin looks like the more balanced option between attack and defense though.
agreed on the touch
but Frimpong was in the right place at the right time constantly…i thought he did his job well
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of 8/28/2011)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 10, 2011 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah, just talking about his touches, not overall play today
by Ted Harwood on Sep 10, 2011 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
his first touch was at time bendtneresque
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of 8/28/2011)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 10, 2011 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
considering they met like four days ago, I'm willing to wait a bit
by Ted Harwood on Sep 10, 2011 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
They've only practiced together a few times.
The team will gell. I keep telling myself that and day-drinking
"I'm champagne and you're shit." - Jon Lovitz in Happiness
by sho' I stole on Sep 10, 2011 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
still hate each other from their mereysiding days?
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of 8/28/2011)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 10, 2011 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
that could have been an equalizier and Kos was just
standing there evidently blocking the goal with those spindly sticks he has
"I'm champagne and you're shit." - Jon Lovitz in Happiness
FACEPALM x 1000000
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straight to the defender
how is that even possible
i say this truthfully….i could have done better
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of 8/28/2011)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 10, 2011 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Ramsey, geez
Captain, there are doubt's...
"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011
just another goal pleaase?
just to clear the air
by klaasvansneijdinho on Sep 10, 2011 11:54 AM EDT reply actions
we really need to get our top team together
add Wilshere, Vermaelen and Gervinho to this mix. Might be ok.
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So, December then?
Captain, there are doubt's...
"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011
by Match Day 5 on Sep 10, 2011 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
sadly
yes. And that with Champions League on Tuesday…rocky shoals ahead, boys
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That would be a nice Christmas present.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
"If I do it wrong just break another toe. Three's my lucky number anyway." -Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
by ClemsonGirl on Sep 10, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
So Ramsey can't stay on the ball
cause he’s 5’6" Wenger. Our D sucks too. Subotic where are you
"I'm champagne and you're shit." - Jon Lovitz in Happiness
ramsey is taller than 5'6", no?
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of 8/28/2011)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 10, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
oh
and we’ll see subotic this week…maybe we can kidnap him
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of 8/28/2011)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 10, 2011 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
chicken dinners abound
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Sep 10, 2011 11:56 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
A little early for dinner.
Maybe later.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
"If I do it wrong just break another toe. Three's my lucky number anyway." -Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
by ClemsonGirl on Sep 10, 2011 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
But it's not dinner.
It’s lunch. I wonder if there are tailgates with Chick Fil-A I can go mooch off of?
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
"If I do it wrong just break another toe. Three's my lucky number anyway." -Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
by ClemsonGirl on Sep 10, 2011 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
dinner time in london
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Sep 10, 2011 12:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Well I'm not in London.
I wish I were in London.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
"If I do it wrong just break another toe. Three's my lucky number anyway." -Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
by ClemsonGirl on Sep 10, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
well, it's 3
put it in the bank and let’s get ready for Dortmund
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1-nil to the Arsenal
Captain, there are doubt's...
"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011
Someone did say it was like the Arsenal of old.
Loads of cards and one – nil. It’s the 80s all over again! Break out the big hair!
Not the win I wanted, but a win nonetheless.
Step in the right direction. I think Gervinho plays next week, so there is that.
mertesacker
looks like well dead really
by klaasvansneijdinho on Sep 10, 2011 11:57 AM EDT reply actions
Watch out EPL, and Champions League
we taking the cups.
Pathetic. I don’t mind losing, but the half-assed D is beginning to really annoy me. That is just not how Arsenal defends, ever. It is a question of committment and attitude and outside of Vermaelen (no opinion on Merte yet) we don’t have it and that pisses me off to no end.
"I'm champagne and you're shit." - Jon Lovitz in Happiness
we were a latice and a spazzy, half volley away from losing.
We will score goals, perhaps not against top competition should our collective first touch not improve, but I worry about our defensive mentality. We should bring back TA and pay him a butt load to train/indoctrinate the CBs and wingers.
"I'm champagne and you're shit." - Jon Lovitz in Happiness
by sho' I stole on Sep 10, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
we also had chances we didn't take, so.
a win is a win. we’ll get better.
by Ted Harwood on Sep 10, 2011 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope so
It’s not going to get much easier than Swansea at home and this game was a massive struggle for the entire 90 minutes. I’m sure the squad will gel and get better, but they have a lot of improving to do if they want to challenge on any fronts this year.
In Hue We Trust
by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Sep 10, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Honestly, I didn't think the defense did too badly today.
Yeah, there were some “desperate” moments, but there are in any game. Swansea did not look that bad of a team, organized and had a bit of a go at times in the game. They rather strike me as a very snake bitten team, particularly in their previous 0-0 games in which they were unlucky not to score.
There is a bit of a curve for the current defense, with Gibbs not in full flight yet and Mersacker being new, but overall they weren’t terrible today. Give it a bit of time.
I think the real struggles were in the midfield where the link up was problematic with Frimpong looking over his head for much of the match and Benayoun not knowing the script just yet. Again, give it time. Slot Gervinho and Song back into this squad and let them grow and we’ll have a very functional and hopefully strong team. It isn’t the title challengers of the past 10 years, but it will be a team to reckon with.
realistically it couldve been 3-0
but lets not go there
by klaasvansneijdinho on Sep 10, 2011 12:00 PM EDT reply actions
We had three new players in, our 2nd choice DM, and our tactics weren't right
and we still won. We’ll get better.
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Dream goal!
by Aidan Gibson on Sep 10, 2011 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
It's handy for drawing pictures with crayons
by Scrupio on Sep 10, 2011 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
and/or colored pencils, for the bold and daring!
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It's unbelievable how good the Manchester teams are this year
Other than Arsenal games, the Manchester Derbies are going to be worth watching
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Dortmund lost to promoted Hertha Berlin at home today, 2-1.
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