Olympiakos 3- Arsenal 1 Bothered? You bet! 125 and Xmas Drink UP

Welcome all - and for those that said we put out a make shift, young team team, have a look at some stats i could be bothered finding.

These are club career appearances

Flapianski 58 appearances
Djourou 139 appearances
Skidaci 459 appearances
Arshavin 428 appearances
Benayoun 486 appearances

Not to mention Vermaelen, Chamakh - what i am trying to say is that team last night was not just a bunch of youngsters who haven't experienced big games before - there must be 2000 games between them - but a team with players in there who really should have known better. Used their experience to assist those younger ones in the team.

Alright Benayoun (officially quite ugly and I'm no oil painting but come on!!) scored a great goal but for the majority of the game ran up blind alleys and flapped his arms around when ever a ball did not come his way - NOT a good example to show the younger players.



Chamakh?                                     Chamakh?


As for Chamakh, his nose is completely out of joint - don't forget how well he started last year while RVP was out injured. As soon as RVP was back Chamakh was discarded BUT that does not excuse his poor control last night, his blatant diving and poor all round link up play. Am i the only one that thought that his dive for Benayouns goal should have been a yellow and a free kick to the Greeks?

Arshavin?                                        Arshavin?

As for Arshavin - where do i start? He attitude stinks, his body language stinks, his whole demeanour stinks BUT he has undoubted talent but i think he is a bad apple and will upset the cart for those youngsters desperate to come through the ranks - is it time for him to depart? I do think so - he's pushing 30, has never really settled he so I'll Ask Arshavin - "Do you want to go?" Yes? -- "Good"





Other than that Flapianski showed what he can do since Wigan away last year and countless other howlers so after picking up a nasty looking gash ( no jokes please) it was left for Vito Manone to make a rare appearance but I'm afraid for those that haven't seen his performance  have a look   Mannone in Swan Lake

Back to Lazy Town for Vito?

We deserved what we got last night - Yes, we had already qualified and the game was a bit of a dead rubber BUT it didn't half show up the lack of depth we have in the squad. We now seriously need to look at a keeper - but this will be a problem - Szczesny is a young top class keeper and will be the number 1 for a long time - will a young keeper with all the attributes to make it as a premiership goalkeeper want to wait in the shadows??
Or is there an older goalkeeper out there with experience who is able to play second fiddle knowing he has only a few years left but is willing to play the odd game here and there and help out - that would be the ideal scenario - anyone have any ideas??

Same old as well - we are crying out for a striker - we have a dearth of poor strikers. Its imperatibve that he buys in January, but again, i foresee problems. Who will want to come to Arsenal and play second fiddle to RVP unless

A) he changes the formation to play 2 up top
B) finds an amazing kid who can come on as a striker and change a game

Was really worried that both Vermaelen and Santos played - was that their idea for match fitness - did they ask Mr Wenger to play? Or was it Wengers? It backfired anyway with Santos and there were some little rumours flying around that Vermaelen may have a slight back spasm - rumours i hope they are.

Well enough about the game

Future Events

Arsenal v Everton 125 year birthday celebrations and the Eaglet Arsenal Supporters Club Xmas Drink up. Starting at 12pm at the The Eaglet. Live music provided by the excellent The Away Boyz check out the link. All time classic tune and player!!(Everytime the Away Boyz play down The Eaglet in the prem  we don't lose!!) Will be a great atmosphere so if you normally drink elsewhere, change the routine and pop down.

And if your lucky Mr Andy Impey (social secretary) will delve deep and get you a pint!

The CEO Will i is Chippington will be providing  the latest viagra on the market - its called the 007......its make you Roger Moore. Cultural  entertainment will be provided by Min and Jay - The Eaglets equivilent of The Chuckle Brothers.

Those wishing to continue the night, to meet back in The Eaglet after the game to continue the merriment.
All welcome, so come down and say hello - we will be sat in the far corner by the ladies toilets!!!!

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