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Arsenal v. Fulham: Match, threaded

This is seriously all I saw of Martin Jol's head in this pic in the SBN photo tool.

Fulham vs. Arsenal
Craven Cottage, Stevenage Rd., SW6 6HH, England
Saturday 31 December 2011, 12.30PM right coast, 9.30AM left
TV: Fox Soccer
ARS: WLWDW, 4th place | Fulham: LDLDD, 14th place
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Again, apologies as this is being written early. Lineups will be posted when they are made available, either by me or by someone in the comments who doesn't live on the West Coast and thus doesn't have to get up early to post them. Yes, early; it's the third day of a three day weekend, and I may not get up in time to post lineups before the game. Three day weekends are awesome, but by the Monday of a three day weekend I am no longer conditioned to be fully functional by 9.30AM.

Let's start the new year off with three points, shall we?

EDIT:

Arsenal: Szczesny, Djourou, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Coquelin, Song, Arteta, Ramsey, Gervinho, van Persie, Walcott

bench: Almunia, Squillaci, Miquel, Rosicky, Benayoun, Arshavin, Chamakh

Fulham: Stockdale, Kelly, Hangeland, Senderos, Riise, Sidwell, Murphy, Ruiz, Dempsey, Dembele, Zamora

bench: Etheridge, Baird, Orlando Sa, Gecov, Duff, Hughes, Frei

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Chelsea pip the points at the death.

Lucky fuckers.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 12:07 PM EST reply actions  

here's hoping RvP scores a first half brace so he can be subbed for rest

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 12:24 PM EST reply actions  

great touch pass RvP

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 12:31 PM EST reply actions  

What is the extent of Verinator's injury...I saw calf strain

And had a coronary

"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 end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO

by VolsnCards5 on Jan 2, 2012 12:34 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

great run Kos

terrible pass

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 12:37 PM EST reply actions  

oh Gervy

put it on target

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 12:38 PM EST reply actions  

sup gang

I went into work this morning and was told none of my staff was expecting me, they were told all management was off. So I stuck around for a bit, bought them lunch and then made it home to be appalled by the lighting on Eric Wynalda.

by clydeftones on Jan 2, 2012 12:38 PM EST reply actions  

lucky

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 12:39 PM EST up reply actions  

<3 Szcz

Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"

by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 2, 2012 12:40 PM EST reply actions  

Well now what was that

Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.

by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 12:43 PM EST reply actions  

The problem with Gervinho is that you always want him to just shoot from there

But then he’ll always put it over the bar when he does.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 12:43 PM EST reply actions  

Gervhino is an absolute wreck in front of goal

"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 end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO

by VolsnCards5 on Jan 2, 2012 12:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

It keeps happening

"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 end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO

by VolsnCards5 on Jan 2, 2012 12:47 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Is this Stuart Robson?

WRITTEN IN THE STAAAAARS, A MILLION MILES AWAAAAAAY

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 12:44 PM EST reply actions  

It's almost like

We have Coq-Kos-Per-Djourou in the backline

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 12:45 PM EST reply actions  

wow what a coincidence

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Well...

…Kos is pretty good.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions  

He's a boss

but very make-shift this backline

by Sabrina Dessipe on Jan 2, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions  

I am a really big fan of Kos

But the rest is leaky.

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions  

The thing about Gerv

Is that he moves and dribbles well enough to create all of the chances that he then blasts over the bar.

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 12:48 PM EST reply actions  

He'll get it in time

Maybe the ACON will be good for him

by Sabrina Dessipe on Jan 2, 2012 12:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Of course, he also has those times

Where he dribbles for a solid 30 seconds and ends up slowing the game down too much.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 12:50 PM EST up reply actions  

1-0!!!

Ramsey! Kos!

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 12:50 PM EST reply actions  

Well that was a good call

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 12:52 PM EST up reply actions  

KOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 12:51 PM EST reply actions  

KOSSSSSSSSS

Free header from Ramsey’s foot!

by Tizoc on Jan 2, 2012 12:51 PM EST reply actions  

BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 12:51 PM EST reply actions  

GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!!!

KOS!!!

"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 end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO

by VolsnCards5 on Jan 2, 2012 12:51 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

LAUREEEEEEEEEEEENT KOSCIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELNY

WRITTEN IN THE STAAAAARS, A MILLION MILES AWAAAAAAY

I write about the Arsenal for The Short Fuse.

Twitter: Brohan_Cruyff

by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 12:51 PM EST reply actions  

Beautiful by Ramsey as well.

Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"

by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 2, 2012 12:51 PM EST reply actions  

one nil to the arsenal (repeat)

This team will be the death of me.

by NYflyGUY on Jan 2, 2012 12:52 PM EST reply actions  

Kos to RvP:

Enjoy your calendar year goal scoring record… while it lasts.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 12:52 PM EST reply actions  

Your 2012 Arsenal socring leader:

Koscielny – 1
Rest of Arsenal – 0

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 12:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Loved

the crowd
laurent koscielny he scores when he wants

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 12:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow, how'd they keep that out?

Song was fantastic there.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 12:52 PM EST reply actions  

OH MY GOD HOW DID WE NOT GET ANOTHER ONE

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 12:53 PM EST reply actions  

jeez

Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"

by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 2, 2012 12:53 PM EST reply actions  

OH MY

Stockdale saves the flurry!

by Tizoc on Jan 2, 2012 12:53 PM EST reply actions  

Hmmm… wonder who this guy supports.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 12:56 PM EST up reply actions  

witchcraft of some kind

WRITTEN IN THE STAAAAARS, A MILLION MILES AWAAAAAAY

I write about the Arsenal for The Short Fuse.

Twitter: Brohan_Cruyff

by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Good second effort from Coq

Terrible first, but so long as he makes up for it.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 12:55 PM EST reply actions  

the shit, Djourou?

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 12:56 PM EST reply actions  

can’t be much worse than senderos

This team will be the death of me.

by NYflyGUY on Jan 2, 2012 12:58 PM EST up reply actions  

agree haha

Wonder how Switzerland managed to keep a clean sheet at the WC with THOSE crappy CBs :P

by theRamster on Jan 2, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions  

im guessing you just noticed his hair.

This team will be the death of me.

by NYflyGUY on Jan 2, 2012 12:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Off to a good start I see.

Let’s not F it up, ok?

Captain, there are doubt''s...

by Match Day 5 on Jan 2, 2012 12:56 PM EST reply actions  

The hell Theo?

Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"

by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 2, 2012 12:58 PM EST reply actions  

songinho appears again

This team will be the death of me.

by NYflyGUY on Jan 2, 2012 12:59 PM EST reply actions  

Has there been a single foul called against Fulham?

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 12:59 PM EST reply actions  

no

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions  

now yes

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions  

hey there's one!

WRITTEN IN THE STAAAAARS, A MILLION MILES AWAAAAAAY

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Fact:

I love Clint Dempsey

"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 end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO

by VolsnCards5 on Jan 2, 2012 1:00 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

he's a madman

I <3 him

WRITTEN IN THE STAAAAARS, A MILLION MILES AWAAAAAAY

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:01 PM EST up reply actions  

made a save

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:01 PM EST up reply actions  

spitballer

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:03 PM EST up reply actions  

+1

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Sorry I'm late folks

Parks closed apparently, or at least that’s what the moose out front said…

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:01 PM EST reply actions  

phew

Ruiz ooff target

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:01 PM EST reply actions  

Ruiz misses wide!

Can’t let him get in the box like that, boys…

by Tizoc on Jan 2, 2012 1:01 PM EST reply actions  

Most entertaining Arsenal game this year, even.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions  

chelsea

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions  

oh I c what u did there

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions  

2012

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions  

not a lot of choices

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Everyone here amuses me to no end and I mean that in the most sincere way.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Nice play there by Coq

Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"

by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 2, 2012 1:03 PM EST reply actions  

Song

Great tackle

Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.

by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:03 PM EST reply actions  

Hell yeah Alex

Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"

by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 2, 2012 1:03 PM EST reply actions  

Nice by Coq

To RVP – dangerous – I like it

by CelticPride on Jan 2, 2012 1:03 PM EST reply actions  

Song the destroyer replaces songinho the finesse playmaking magician

This team will be the death of me.

by NYflyGUY on Jan 2, 2012 1:04 PM EST reply actions  

the duality is so intriguing

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions  

the duality defines his mythical greatness.

This team will be the death of me.

by NYflyGUY on Jan 2, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Ramsey

Ramsey’s play I think has a huge effect on how fluid we’re looking on offense. We need good midfield play to get things working, which makes me really excited for Wilshere’s return.

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:05 PM EST reply actions  

I agree

When he’s been dreadful we’ve looked lifeless

by Funabashi on Jan 2, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions  

whenever he plays well, seems like the team is good

ONE MAN TEAM

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:06 PM EST up reply actions  

he is in the no. 10 role, its only logical.

This team will be the death of me.

by NYflyGUY on Jan 2, 2012 1:06 PM EST up reply actions  

That being said

His passes need to be a little more accurate. A ball a little behind Walcott slows the attack – A ball in the right place makes him almost unstoppable.

by CelticPride on Jan 2, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions  

nice shot, Robin

uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:05 PM EST reply actions  

ONE FOOT TEAM IN CRISIS

Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.

by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions  

good move RvP

Jamie Moyer shot

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:05 PM EST reply actions  

For those of you not from the US and unfamiliar with baseball

Imagine the slowest cricket bowler you can. Now take about half off that bowler’s speed, and add 25 years to his life. That’s Jamie Moyer.

by pdb on Jan 2, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Also

He’s coming off tommy John surgery

"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 end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO

by VolsnCards5 on Jan 2, 2012 1:10 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

jamie moyer tells a story about how he was driving his kids somewhere at 70mph and one of them pointed at the dashboard and said “Look! You’re driving faster than you can throw!”

This team will be the death of me.

by NYflyGUY on Jan 2, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions  

If he didn't I would be surprised and convinced he was a robot

I was genuinely surprised to see that he was in the starting lineup.

by pdb on Jan 2, 2012 1:06 PM EST up reply actions  

ONE MAN TEAM RUNNING OUT OF GAS! CRISIS!

But yea, two games in three days, ouch…

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Don't know why he would be?

First game he’s played all year!

Captain, there are doubt''s...

by Match Day 5 on Jan 2, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions  

His age is showing

Plays one game in the year and looks tired. smh

by Sabrina Dessipe on Jan 2, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions  

After all the talk about possibly sitting him despite the record chase

I was shocked to see him here in the first game of 2012. Of course, he won’t play against Leeds so he’s got lots of time.

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Tom Adams on Twitter:
Arsenal fans chant: “your statue is shit, your statue is shit, it should have been Jedward, your statue is shit.”

WRITTEN IN THE STAAAAARS, A MILLION MILES AWAAAAAAY

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:07 PM EST reply actions  

ether

This team will be the death of me.

by NYflyGUY on Jan 2, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Arsene unable to find his pocket

MANAGER IN CRISIS

"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 end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO

by VolsnCards5 on Jan 2, 2012 1:08 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

HAVE A GO DAMN IT

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:10 PM EST reply actions  

has swine flu

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Gerv needs to stop slowing the game down

Walcott needs to shoot less
Per needs to stop giving me heart attacks

Did I miss anything?

Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.

by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:11 PM EST reply actions  

RvP needs MOAR GOALZZZZZZZ

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions  

there should have been something on someone

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Anyone know where I can get a vial of confidence?

Because one Theo Walcott could use one. Maybe two.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 1:12 PM EST reply actions  

That may not help

try the Flail of Ages

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Because Theo sucks ass today...

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:13 PM EST up reply actions  

BRING ON ARSHAVIN!!

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Bring in the Ox!

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Why the Ox isn't in today I don't know

So much for becoming the man of 2012…

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions  

maybe he's not as good as people think he is yet

that’s at least an outside possibility

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:16 PM EST up reply actions  

I think he's an outside choice for starting

I’d definitely take Walcott and Gervinho over the Ox for the starting XI (except today because I figured they would be gassed out), but he should be considered as a sub, ahead of Arshavin at least, give the kid a chance

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:19 PM EST up reply actions  

I think Arshavin is still a worthy sub and starter

Particularly after last game, I don’t know why Wenger didn’t trot him back out to keep him motivated. He still can put up some beauty passes.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions  

there are at least four wing players I'd put ahead of Ox, until he's proven himself.

He’ll probably start against Leeds, and I agree that he should get some substitute performances as well. But people need to stop acting like we’re keeping bloody Garrincha on the bench. He’s 18, and he may be our third-best winger or sixth-best or not that good. We don’t know yet. He’s not Hazard, he’s not Gotze. Settle down, everyone.

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:24 PM EST up reply actions  

WE WANT THE OX! WE ARE THE 99%! WE SHALL BE HEARD!!!

Right up until the authorities shut us down… then we’ll go back to work…

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:25 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

This. But just to toss the Ox lovers a bone...

Think on this: Thierry Henry will be training with Ox. Think he can teach the kid a few things?

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 1:27 PM EST up reply actions  

It's not that I have a problem with Ox

I like him, I’d like to see him play. But it seems like every time he doesn’t play, whenever any other player is subbed in ahead of him, people act like Wenger’s lobbing bottles of urine on the pitch or something. The angst is a little much for me.

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:29 PM EST up reply actions  

He's 18 - got few years to go before he gets to be the man of anything.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 1:18 PM EST up reply actions  

^^^^^^this^^^^^^

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Shit

So much all for an offside.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 1:13 PM EST reply actions  

not. offside.

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:13 PM EST reply actions  

Per Mertesacker

right place, right time, almost every time.

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:15 PM EST reply actions  

Ripped that one!

Captain, there are doubt''s...

by Match Day 5 on Jan 2, 2012 1:15 PM EST reply actions  

good shot Rambo

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:15 PM EST reply actions  

holy christ what a bullet

This team will be the death of me.

by NYflyGUY on Jan 2, 2012 1:15 PM EST reply actions  

Whoa.

Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"

by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 2, 2012 1:16 PM EST reply actions  

Woot Rambo!

Maybe he should play in Theo’s position?

by Sabrina Dessipe on Jan 2, 2012 1:16 PM EST reply actions  

Arshavin to the middle!

:D

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions  

i dream of hitting a football like that

This team will be the death of me.

by NYflyGUY on Jan 2, 2012 1:16 PM EST reply actions  

Senderos heads over!

And we’re at the half. Time to relax.

by Tizoc on Jan 2, 2012 1:17 PM EST reply actions  

Good half

We should have more.
A bit worried defensively; we seem to not be tracking runners, especially when Ruiz and Dempsey come inside.

AAARRRRRRRSSSSSHHHHHHHHAAAAAAVVVVVIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNN!
Dream goal!

by Aidan Gibson on Jan 2, 2012 1:23 PM EST reply actions  

not lol

depressing

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Unfortunately at least 8 of those were Theo's

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Run, Arsene, run!

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 1:32 PM EST reply actions  

hahaahah what a hilarious moment

This team will be the death of me.

by NYflyGUY on Jan 2, 2012 1:32 PM EST reply actions  

Arsene Wenger has to run across pitxh

HEART IN CRISIS

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:32 PM EST reply actions  

That's funny

Captain, there are doubt''s...

by Match Day 5 on Jan 2, 2012 1:33 PM EST up reply actions  

He's pretty healthy and fit though

You’ll see him out there with the squad playing a bit sometimes in training, the man can do work

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:34 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah healthy eating FTW

was more of a dig on typical mid 60-year-olds

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions  

lol like the typical American 60 year old...

Supersize that shit for me son…

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:36 PM EST up reply actions  

more arsene skills here

This team will be the death of me.

by NYflyGUY on Jan 2, 2012 1:37 PM EST up reply actions  

SECOND HALF GO

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:33 PM EST reply actions  

WE'VE NEEDED A WENGER TO REPLACE THEO

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions  

lol

He’s a pacy Wenger that’s for sure

by Sabrina Dessipe on Jan 2, 2012 1:36 PM EST up reply actions  

So anyone who plays at fullback

is inevitably going to get injured, right? It’s just a curse thing at this point.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 1:38 PM EST reply actions  

Left back is our Spinal Tap drummer

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:39 PM EST up reply actions  

start squlacci

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Was that a shot or a cross

I only ask because he shot it that weakly and on the ground 3 times in the first half

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:39 PM EST reply actions  

No

there’s no way he was shooting – and that was a pisspoor pass to no one.

by CelticPride on Jan 2, 2012 1:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah no I know that wasn't really a shot

He’s just been scuffing it on the ground like that without any eye towards placement or anything, and it’s starting to wear

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:41 PM EST up reply actions  

come on THEO

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:39 PM EST reply actions  

Theo, what. the. fuck.

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Official Fernando Torres Apologist...

Awesome, lol

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:41 PM EST up reply actions  

That's like the guy who shows up to the Red Sox-Orioles game in full Yankees gear

only if the Yankees hadn’t won anything in my father’s lifetime

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:41 PM EST up reply actions  

And he's screaming about Barry Bonds being on steroids

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:42 PM EST up reply actions  

I believe its com on cot a gers

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:42 PM EST up reply actions  

It's like a new signing.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 1:43 PM EST up reply actions  

LANS!

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Sarcasm font

Or Wenger font? The world may never know.

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:44 PM EST up reply actions  

RvP needs to just keep going with that

‘Cause passing to Walcott ain’t gonna help.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 1:44 PM EST reply actions  

From Soccernet

Seems like Arsenal are playing with less attacking intent this half and sitting on thier lead. Dangerous.

Obviously this guy has never watched old school Arsenal

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:45 PM EST reply actions  

boring boring Arsenal

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Ahh cmon, Per's got this...

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Maybe the thinking is

We can’t risk leaving the defense to live on its own merits with how lacking it is.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 1:47 PM EST up reply actions  

What are you talking about?

Arsenal are supposed to play beautiful, attacking total football and lose to lesser opposition regularly because they aren’t Manchester United enough to win anything.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 1:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Song is great at apologizing

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:47 PM EST reply actions  

except to Space Hitler

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Wait, did Steve Sidwell almost do something of importance?

I’d have never suspected him capable of such things.

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by Kevin Kostka on Jan 2, 2012 1:47 PM EST reply actions  

Good Coq

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:48 PM EST reply actions  

TWSS

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 1:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Theo off now plz

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:49 PM EST reply actions  

Theo has to come off...

I think he’s just not in the right mindset…

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:49 PM EST reply actions  

Johan's Groin problem has reimerged

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:49 PM EST reply actions  

That

Or he’s being very inappropriate indeed.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 1:50 PM EST up reply actions  

So close!

Szcz got stuck in no-man’s land! Lucky Senderos put it wide.

by Tizoc on Jan 2, 2012 1:51 PM EST reply actions  

Szcz with the intimidation!

I refuse to blame him for anything.

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:51 PM EST reply actions  

Tommy for Theo

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:51 PM EST reply actions  

Neither are we half the time...

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Yup

Lucky us, being better than our opponents at key aspects of the game.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 1:53 PM EST up reply actions  

miquel for Djourou now plz

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:52 PM EST reply actions  

He dribbles when he wants

He dribbles when he wants!

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:53 PM EST up reply actions  

thank you Per

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:53 PM EST reply actions  

Damnit Gervinho...

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:53 PM EST reply actions  

Because Walcott was subbed, obviously.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 1:54 PM EST up reply actions  

3 and a half at the back

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:54 PM EST up reply actions  

That was literally the first I've heard from Ramsey this half

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:54 PM EST reply actions  

Aerial crossing into a packed box will be the death of me

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:54 PM EST reply actions  

We're just flat dead out there right now

Everybody needs like a week and a half break after this one…

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:56 PM EST reply actions  

thankfully we have it after this

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:56 PM EST up reply actions  

We don't even have the depth for the Leeds game

We’re still going to have to throw a few regulars out there as well if we want to stay in the comp.

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Probert is a fucking imbecile

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:56 PM EST reply actions  

Fulham will never expect it!

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Apparently they were pointing at the Asst. Ref who gave the foul for Arsenal

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:57 PM EST up reply actions  

He initially called the handball on Djourou

when the only reason that it happened was because it hit Dempsey’s first

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:57 PM EST up reply actions  

he called handball on Djourou and the linesman gave it obn dempsey

think he was going to send djourou off for handball on a goal scoring opp

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Was that a shot?

Please tell me that wasn’t a shot

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 1:58 PM EST reply actions  

Oh geervz.

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 1:58 PM EST reply actions  

Good fucking crap

Even I can’t defend that one, Gervy

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 1:58 PM EST reply actions  

Wow just wow Gervy

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 1:58 PM EST reply actions  

Might as well bring on the Russian after that one

Seriously Gervinho…

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 1:59 PM EST reply actions  

Coq, you're a defender today

Can’t afford to do that.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 2:00 PM EST reply actions  

Yossi ready to come on

for Gervy?

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 2:00 PM EST reply actions  

yes

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 2:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Yossi for Gerv?

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 2:00 PM EST reply actions  

yes

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 2:01 PM EST up reply actions  

If we survive this and walk away with 3 points, I'll almost have to feel bad for Fulham

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 2:01 PM EST reply actions  

I'll trade you braids for straightened

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 2:02 PM EST up reply actions  

SZCZCZCZCZ

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 2:02 PM EST reply actions  

SZCZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 2:02 PM EST reply actions  

Great save Szczesny!

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by Kevin Kostka on Jan 2, 2012 2:02 PM EST reply actions  

POLAND!

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 2:02 PM EST reply actions  

Hilarious

Anyone else have the Soccernet gamecast up? On that last howler of a shot by Gerv, they did the passing sequence in animation – it litterally turned the middle of the map into a sea of red passes before an eventual pass to gerv in the box which he then blasts wide. So amazing wish I could have recorded it.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 2:02 PM EST reply actions  

please get Johan off

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 2:03 PM EST reply actions  

NO ONE FUCKING LISTENS

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 2:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Sorry, what?

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 2:05 PM EST up reply actions  

look up

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 2:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Central Midfield this half has been anonymous

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 2:04 PM EST up reply actions  

He's out there! It's true!

Not sure he’s ever had the ball on Fullham’s side of the pitch, but.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 2:04 PM EST up reply actions  

As a longtime Dempsey fan

I am terrified every time the ball gets near him in the box

by CelticPride on Jan 2, 2012 2:04 PM EST reply actions  

Dammit

Fuckin’ Djorou

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 2:05 PM EST reply actions  

Djourou off!

Second yellow! Uh oh!

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by Kevin Kostka on Jan 2, 2012 2:05 PM EST reply actions  

Bollocks

Captain, there are doubt''s...

by Match Day 5 on Jan 2, 2012 2:05 PM EST reply actions  

Horrible call, btw

Captain, there are doubt''s...

by Match Day 5 on Jan 2, 2012 2:06 PM EST reply actions  

Not a yellow card for me, though

think it’s one of those that has to be

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 2:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, no doubt.

Sadly, though, it’s one where any foul is a yellow there.

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by Kevin Kostka on Jan 2, 2012 2:07 PM EST up reply actions  

I DON'T CARE

WE ARE GOING TO WIN

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 2:06 PM EST reply actions  

Someone find out where this guy lives....

Just in case.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 2:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Into the wall

Phew

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 2:06 PM EST reply actions  

absent of rooting interest, that was a great shot from production, in the walkoff

by clydeftones on Jan 2, 2012 2:06 PM EST reply actions  

it was

I was depressed

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 2:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Well we need a defender now, who comes off for Miquel?

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 2:06 PM EST reply actions  

Arteta?

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 2:07 PM EST up reply actions  

yes

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 2:07 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 2:07 PM EST up reply actions  

RVP heads to the center line

Consciousness In Crisis

Captain, there are doubt''s...

by Match Day 5 on Jan 2, 2012 2:08 PM EST reply actions  

OH GOD NO

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 2:08 PM EST reply actions  

SQUILLACI

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions  

LOL i think we feel similarly

This team will be the death of me.

by NYflyGUY on Jan 2, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions  

OH GOD NO

This team will be the death of me.

by NYflyGUY on Jan 2, 2012 2:08 PM EST reply actions  

squilacci on for Ramsey

we are fucked

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 2:08 PM EST reply actions  

Squallaci on for Ramsey

grab your lucky charms, everyone

by Tizoc on Jan 2, 2012 2:08 PM EST reply actions  

Um...um...um....

Did Squillaci just come into the game?

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 2:08 PM EST reply actions  

somehow, yes

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 2:09 PM EST up reply actions  

I honestly don’t know why they don’t just slot Song back line. Oh well.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 2:09 PM EST reply actions  

I'd almost rather play with ten men...

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 2:09 PM EST reply actions  

no feed

Following comments on the app, and following live text updates
Please fill me in

by Adnan Ilyas on Jan 2, 2012 2:09 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions  

Well...

We’re still up 1-0, with about nine minutes left, Djourou got sent off, Walcott and Gervinho are rubbish and got subbed off, and now Squillaci is in the game, not looking good, at all.

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Squillaci???!?!

This game is going to kill me.

by Funabashi on Jan 2, 2012 2:09 PM EST reply actions  

I can hardly watch.

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 2:09 PM EST reply actions  

Squillaci, 10 men, 1-0

Oh God help us.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 2:09 PM EST reply actions  

I have no idea how we're winning

none at all

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions  

I'll give you a hhint.

He really really likes the letter Z.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 2:11 PM EST up reply actions  

We did outshoot them 9-1 in the 1st half

And Fulham lack the “On goal” part of their shots so far

by CelticPride on Jan 2, 2012 2:11 PM EST up reply actions  

BBC news flash:

Hospitals around London are reporting a dramatic spike in heart attacks and anuerysms. The only connection authorities can give us at the moment is that the young individuals in question were all wearing red and white shirts.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 2:10 PM EST reply actions  

Zamora offside

That hasn’t been called enough this game.

by Tizoc on Jan 2, 2012 2:10 PM EST reply actions  

Fullham supporters not happy with the slow pace on attack.

Arsenal supporters not sure what “attack” is.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 2:10 PM EST reply actions  

10 men we only need 10 men

we only need 10 men, we only need 10 men

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 2:10 PM EST reply actions  

Oddly, I think the red card is good for you guys.

Too much pressure on Fulham to equalise now.

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by Kevin Kostka on Jan 2, 2012 2:10 PM EST reply actions  

Kos is the man

Other than that: lkdjfldskjfklsdjfklalksfwelkjlagghhhhhhhhhh

by Funabashi on Jan 2, 2012 2:10 PM EST reply actions  

Dammit

Szcz missed

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 2:12 PM EST reply actions  

it would be one of those

This team will be the death of me.

by NYflyGUY on Jan 2, 2012 2:12 PM EST reply actions  

FUCK ME FUCK ME FUCK ME

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 2:12 PM EST reply actions  

FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 2:12 PM EST reply actions  

Steve Sidwell? That useless twat?

Even I’m not happy about that. : (

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by Kevin Kostka on Jan 2, 2012 2:12 PM EST reply actions  

Szczesny really fucked that up

WRITTEN IN THE STAAAAARS, A MILLION MILES AWAAAAAAY

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 2:13 PM EST reply actions  

Can't believe we didn't get that second goal

When we were playing pinball in their penalty box.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 2:13 PM EST reply actions  

Just going to dig up a comment from 2007:
Arsenal have got to finish their chances.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 2:13 PM EST reply actions  

Rec.

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by Kevin Kostka on Jan 2, 2012 2:13 PM EST up reply actions  

GIVE YOSSI THE BALLLLLLLLL

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 2:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, there goes 4th...

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by bmasson11 on Jan 2, 2012 2:13 PM EST reply actions  

can we hold the ball for more than 2 seconds please

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 2:14 PM EST reply actions  

I blame squillacci

This team will be the death of me.

by NYflyGUY on Jan 2, 2012 2:14 PM EST reply actions  

I fucking hate the festive season

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 2:14 PM EST reply actions  

Four points lost to Fullham if this holds.

Simply can’t let that happen.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 2:14 PM EST reply actions  

45 minutes of handbrake will do that

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by Thomas Wachtel on Jan 2, 2012 2:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Linesman screw up another offside call

not that i’m complaining about that one

Captain, there are doubt''s...

by Match Day 5 on Jan 2, 2012 2:16 PM EST reply actions  

Dammit

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 2:16 PM EST reply actions  

oh tommy

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 2:17 PM EST reply actions  

no service

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 2:17 PM EST up reply actions  

This sucks

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by MonkeyChow on Jan 2, 2012 2:18 PM EST reply actions  

MOTHER FUCK

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jan 2, 2012 2:19 PM EST reply actions  

Oh, no!

Zamora 2-1 Fulham

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by Kevin Kostka on Jan 2, 2012 2:19 PM EST reply actions  

This team fought like hell to climb back into the top-4

And now they give it away against Fullham and the Wolves.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 2:20 PM EST reply actions  

Hats off to Fulham

They wanted it more and killed us when it mattered.

Bright side? No more Fulham for this season.

by Tizoc on Jan 2, 2012 2:22 PM EST reply actions  

Ugly loss

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by VolsnCards5 on Jan 2, 2012 2:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Suspect defending and a lack of finishing quality, it's like...

…watching my own team.

Sorry the match went so poorly for you. I’ll head back to WAGNH now.

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by Kevin Kostka on Jan 2, 2012 2:23 PM EST reply actions  

Would have been nice to pull within even points of Spuds, but whatever.

You play like that, you lose. End of story. All I have to wonder is the lack of squad changes. There are players who can take on a game like Fulham (A) and play admirably. RvP, Arteta and Walcott probably should have started on the bench. Really needed the midfield to control the game with a thin and tired defense. Ramsey looked like the most energetic of the bunch and that wasn’t enough.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 2:24 PM EST reply actions  

Tired legs, no depth

Sagna? Jack? Gibbs? etc…

Captain, there are doubt''s...

by Match Day 5 on Jan 2, 2012 2:24 PM EST reply actions  

Arshavin, Benayoun and Rosicky all start on the bench despite not having played too many games. You can’t tell me that they would have been fresher and more up for this game. Hell – this is why you have veterans.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 2:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Hell, I would have considered tossing Chamakh a start for all RvP was given.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 2:26 PM EST up reply actions  

truth

Captain, there are doubt''s...

by Match Day 5 on Jan 2, 2012 2:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Happy New Year Arsenal

The only way you are making this up to me is by winning out the season.

by Funabashi on Jan 2, 2012 2:24 PM EST reply actions  

Going to be a bad year for you then.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 2:26 PM EST up reply actions  

I can't help but hink we are top 3 with a healthy jack

And a full season of Verm, Sagna, and a LB

"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 end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO

by VolsnCards5 on Jan 2, 2012 2:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Lot to ask for.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 2:26 PM EST up reply actions  

He's got 10 days off now.

No way he starts against Leeds.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jan 2, 2012 2:30 PM EST up reply actions  

More worryingly, Spurs are potentially 9 points ahead of us.

AAARRRRRRRSSSSSHHHHHHHHAAAAAAVVVVVIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNN!
Dream goal!

by Aidan Gibson on Jan 2, 2012 2:31 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah, I mentioned this earlier

But if Spurs wins their games in hand, they are three points behind Man City with Man Utd in the mix. As an Arsenal fan, these are three of the worst outcomes for champion I can think of.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 2:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Can anyone fathom what we'd witness if Tottenham ever won the League?

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 2:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Riots.

Oh wait…

AAARRRRRRRSSSSSHHHHHHHHAAAAAAVVVVVIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNN!
Dream goal!

by Aidan Gibson on Jan 2, 2012 2:33 PM EST up reply actions  

I thought that was CL qualification

But I should retract the “ever”… that was harsh.

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by Learn2Leaf on Jan 2, 2012 2:34 PM EST up reply actions  

It's OK guys, Arsenal can still take first.

We only have to win the next 18 games. And hope both Manchesters, Spurs, and Chelsea falter.

by Adnan Ilyas on Jan 2, 2012 5:31 PM EST reply actions  

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