We face the Chavs this weekend, the naughty Chavs that is. 3 red cards in their last two games, Pubis would be proud!
But the biggest talking point in the build up to the game is this JT racism saga and here are my points of view on the matter.
John Terry is sweating over the outcome of the FA investigation into alleged racist remarks made to Anton Ferdinand. Now, the media are going on about a video of the incident flooding the internet which shows Terry mouthing the words; "F***ing black C***" - however part of what he said is obscured when Ashley Cole ran into view of the camera, obscuring Terry's mouth so we're not privy to all that Terry said.
It is suggested that JT may have been asking Anton "do you think I called you a f***ing black c***?".
Ashley Cole has stated he did not hear anything, even though he was about 1 foot away from Terry during his tirade? Odd that?
So why do they not try and get a better view of Terry's words from a different angle? There's usually about 287 cameras at a Premier League game these days so one of them must have caught the whole thing?
But how about this; why doesn't Terry just come out and tell everyone 'exactly' what he said, word for word instead of just denying he said anything racist?
The lip readers hired by the FA could use this to clarify the evidence they pick up from the replays and the issue would be dealt with justifiably.
I don't know if Terry said what he is being accused of. I don't like Terry at all but I'm not gonna jump on the bandwagon (too much), I just hope that justice is served and if Terry is proven guilty, he is banned from football for life.
He's been a bad enough role model as it is, despite being a good defender, but if it turns out he uses racist slurs to wind other players up, he must not be allowed to influence anyone in the public eye again.
However, if it is proved that he did not say what he is alleged to have done so, then Ferdinand should be punished accordingly for inciting a major problem and wrongly accusing someone of racism.
I have been wrongly accused of being racist before, only in a minor way by some ignorant woman on Twitter, but it still riled me so much I felt angry and upset for days, I reported her and had her blocked.
Either being accused of being a racist or being on the receiving end of racist abuse is upsetting and this day and age it is a shame these problems still exist, particularly in football which influences so many people.
I know this isn't really Arsenal related but Terry should be facing us on Saturday and with all this going on I wondered if it would affect his performance and/or be used by Arsenal fans to stoke the fire from the terraces. I can imagine a lot of booing aimed towards him, which will make a change as we've recently had to endure booing from a small section of Arsenal's 'Mindless Idiots' towards AW and the board!
We go into this game with an improving record and I worry a loss will set us back a little.
But thinking positively we have RVP on top form and we know how he likes to score against our West London rivals.
We also have TV returning which has amassed huge debate over whether he'll play, breaking up the Mertescielny partnership, with Kos given a go at right back which is his original, natural position. Shame for JD though who has done well there so far, be it against lesser opposition than the Chavs.
Maybe having TV, PM & LK at the back with Santos at left back will be a stronger, tighter formation. We can be thankful we won't be facing Dogbra (yes I spelt it wrong on purpose - you ever seen a Dog Bra?)
Torres will be back from suspension and prior to his ban, was finding form ominously.
It'll be a toughy but I have a good feeling about this one. A win away from home is due against a top four team and it would scream volumes to our rivals that we are back should we do so.
A loss would be a little damaging but with expectation levels on a different par nowadays, I don't think it will ruin our season, it is still far too early to judge.
But the biggest talking point in the build up to the game is this JT racism saga and here are my points of view on the matter.
John Terry is sweating over the outcome of the FA investigation into alleged racist remarks made to Anton Ferdinand. Now, the media are going on about a video of the incident flooding the internet which shows Terry mouthing the words; "F***ing black C***" - however part of what he said is obscured when Ashley Cole ran into view of the camera, obscuring Terry's mouth so we're not privy to all that Terry said.
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| Could we be seeing this again if JT is proven guilty? Ah memories! |
It is suggested that JT may have been asking Anton "do you think I called you a f***ing black c***?".
Ashley Cole has stated he did not hear anything, even though he was about 1 foot away from Terry during his tirade? Odd that?
So why do they not try and get a better view of Terry's words from a different angle? There's usually about 287 cameras at a Premier League game these days so one of them must have caught the whole thing?
But how about this; why doesn't Terry just come out and tell everyone 'exactly' what he said, word for word instead of just denying he said anything racist?
The lip readers hired by the FA could use this to clarify the evidence they pick up from the replays and the issue would be dealt with justifiably.
I don't know if Terry said what he is being accused of. I don't like Terry at all but I'm not gonna jump on the bandwagon (too much), I just hope that justice is served and if Terry is proven guilty, he is banned from football for life.
He's been a bad enough role model as it is, despite being a good defender, but if it turns out he uses racist slurs to wind other players up, he must not be allowed to influence anyone in the public eye again.
However, if it is proved that he did not say what he is alleged to have done so, then Ferdinand should be punished accordingly for inciting a major problem and wrongly accusing someone of racism.
I have been wrongly accused of being racist before, only in a minor way by some ignorant woman on Twitter, but it still riled me so much I felt angry and upset for days, I reported her and had her blocked.
Either being accused of being a racist or being on the receiving end of racist abuse is upsetting and this day and age it is a shame these problems still exist, particularly in football which influences so many people.
I know this isn't really Arsenal related but Terry should be facing us on Saturday and with all this going on I wondered if it would affect his performance and/or be used by Arsenal fans to stoke the fire from the terraces. I can imagine a lot of booing aimed towards him, which will make a change as we've recently had to endure booing from a small section of Arsenal's 'Mindless Idiots' towards AW and the board!
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| Welcome back Vermaelen! |
We go into this game with an improving record and I worry a loss will set us back a little.
But thinking positively we have RVP on top form and we know how he likes to score against our West London rivals.
We also have TV returning which has amassed huge debate over whether he'll play, breaking up the Mertescielny partnership, with Kos given a go at right back which is his original, natural position. Shame for JD though who has done well there so far, be it against lesser opposition than the Chavs.
Maybe having TV, PM & LK at the back with Santos at left back will be a stronger, tighter formation. We can be thankful we won't be facing Dogbra (yes I spelt it wrong on purpose - you ever seen a Dog Bra?)
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| No Didier DogBra on Saturday! |
Torres will be back from suspension and prior to his ban, was finding form ominously.
It'll be a toughy but I have a good feeling about this one. A win away from home is due against a top four team and it would scream volumes to our rivals that we are back should we do so.
A loss would be a little damaging but with expectation levels on a different par nowadays, I don't think it will ruin our season, it is still far too early to judge.
