Our positive vibes can have just as much an effect on the atmosphere surrounding ‘The Arsenal’ just as much as negativity does.
Negativity has been rife recently. Frustration is inevitable and even the most positive Gooner's go through that.
But watching a certain football phone-in fronted by a certain former Chelsea Cnut I mean player, I heard for the first time, some sensible, spot on comments from who I would consider to be a true Gooner. I think his name was Paul or Peter and I'd like to congratulate him.
He basically pointed out the following; What gives us the right to expect Arsenal to win everything every year.
I agree and here's why; Considering the money spent, the status of the club's financial position, what Wenger has done for the club and football in general and the trophies he already worked miracles to win, what right do we have to assume we should be winning every thing every year?
We were never the biggest club in the country, merely outsiders who worked hard and produced teams that won many trophies the hard way. We've not had billionaire bailer-outers. we've never bought only big names, we've always been a traditional club, the likes of Everton, West Ham etc... but we've got a greater history.
Arsenal fans should appreciate what we've already achieved and be grateful for being part of a community of fans who can feel secure for years to come. Watching pure football, being entertained is what we pay for, trophies can be the outcome.
But consider; There is only 1 domestic trophy each season to win amongst 20 teams.
2 more domestic trophies, both knock out competitions which are winnable by anyone in the football league and 1 more which is fought for by many clubs in many countries.
To have won a double twice in a few years is an amazing triumph considering our clubs' status.
So fans need to get things into perspective, yes it's frustrating seeing our rivals over the last 6 years, taking trophies off our hands but their expectation are higher, so they should be. They are bigger clubs financially.
But I would know as a fan, I'd rather have won it the hard way, the traditional way. After all, once a trophy has been won and the season is over, you can only look forward to starting a whole new season from scratch, on a level playing field again.
Yes there are knock on effects like learning how to have a winning mentality and bragging rights, but it ends sometime. Then you have to deal with disappointment like everyone else.
Putting it simply, I love my club, I love what it stands for, I am proud of our history and the way we do things. Yes I get frustrated, but I still appreciate what football ultimately is; Entertainment and most of the time, I am thoroughly entertained!
Positivity is key.
The other day, before the Manure FA cup game I tweeted about an obvious ‘Omen’...that in 2004 we were knocked out of the Champions League and FA cup in quick succession and then went on to win the league. Someone pointed out that Omen's were bollocks and God/religion had nothing to do with it... I agree, I'm an atheist and only used the word Omen as a form of terminology that most people, religious or not, would be able to understand.
Football is more science, but luck does play it's part to a degree and most people would agree that Manure, over the years have been a very lucky club as i pointed out in a previous blog post.
They’re luckier than most anyway. But luck didn't play a part in Saturday's loss.
It was refreshing to not blame the ref for anything, to not blame anything but performance on the day. I thought we outplayed manure in footballing terms but could not take our chances.
Only the players themselves know why.
I know VDS had a 'good' game, but it was only a 'good' game, he did his job.
He wasn't outstanding, as most of our shots went 'AT' him or within easy reach.
That's purely down to our finishing.
Some of our lads tried, some didn't.
I won't name names as we all know who they are.
Even the biggest fans (usually young girls who fancy them cos they're 'fit' not because they're great footballers) of some of these dispensable players know, deep down, that they are not good enough to take Arsenal to the top for time to come.
Anyway, my 'OMEN' statement was not meant to be a negative, I still feel positive, I was merely pointing out the possibility of a positive outcome on the season overall, should we lose the game. And we did.
So it's all good still, we could now go on to win the league.
Of course, we have to take into account the loss of JD. A big loss.
And as @LadyArse said; Squillacci is Kos's kryptonite.
Kos is gonna have to find some sort of lead lined kit to wear to protect himself cos they HAVE to work together for the remainder of the season.
Song's absence as a shield in front of them is also a blow.
These last 10 games are a massive test but being 3 points behind with a game in hand and on paper, an easier run in, is a fantastic position for us to be in and the pressure is more on Manure then it is us.
Football is more science, but luck does play it's part to a degree and most people would agree that Manure, over the years have been a very lucky club as i pointed out in a previous blog post.
They’re luckier than most anyway. But luck didn't play a part in Saturday's loss.
It was refreshing to not blame the ref for anything, to not blame anything but performance on the day. I thought we outplayed manure in footballing terms but could not take our chances.
Only the players themselves know why.
I know VDS had a 'good' game, but it was only a 'good' game, he did his job.
He wasn't outstanding, as most of our shots went 'AT' him or within easy reach.
That's purely down to our finishing.
Some of our lads tried, some didn't.
I won't name names as we all know who they are.
Even the biggest fans (usually young girls who fancy them cos they're 'fit' not because they're great footballers) of some of these dispensable players know, deep down, that they are not good enough to take Arsenal to the top for time to come.
Anyway, my 'OMEN' statement was not meant to be a negative, I still feel positive, I was merely pointing out the possibility of a positive outcome on the season overall, should we lose the game. And we did.
So it's all good still, we could now go on to win the league.
Of course, we have to take into account the loss of JD. A big loss.
And as @LadyArse said; Squillacci is Kos's kryptonite.
Kos is gonna have to find some sort of lead lined kit to wear to protect himself cos they HAVE to work together for the remainder of the season.
Song's absence as a shield in front of them is also a blow.
These last 10 games are a massive test but being 3 points behind with a game in hand and on paper, an easier run in, is a fantastic position for us to be in and the pressure is more on Manure then it is us.
Remaining fixtures (thanks to Arsenal.com)
| 19 | Sat |  | Barclays Premier League | A | W.B.A. | 15:00 | ATVO |  | |
| April | F | A |  | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Sat | | Barclays Premier League | H | Blackburn Rovers | 17:30 | ESPN | | |
| 10 | Sun | | Barclays Premier League | A | Blackpool | 13:30 | SS1 | | |
| 17 | Sun | | Barclays Premier League | H | Liverpool | 16:00 | SS1 | | |
| 20 | Wed | | Barclays Premier League | A | Tottenham Hotspur | 19:45 | SS2 | | |
| 24 | Sun | | Barclays Premier League | A | Bolton Wanderers | 16:00 | SS1 | | |
| May | F | A | | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sun | | Barclays Premier League | H | Manchester United | 14:05 | SKY | | |
| (If Man Utd are involved in the Champions League Semi Finals and are scheduled to play on Tuesday 3rd May, this match will revert to Saturday 30th April, kick off 12.45pm) | |||||||||
| 07 | Sat | | Barclays Premier League | A | Stoke City | 15:00 | ATVO | | |
| 14 | Sat | | Barclays Premier League | H | Aston Villa | 15:00 | ATVO | | |
| (Date and kick off time may change due to the FA Cup Final on the same day) | |||||||||
| 22 | Sun | | Barclays Premier League | A | Fulham | 16:00 | ATVO | | |
Will Wenger acknowledge the poor record of the central defensive partnership between S & K and give Miquel a chance?
I doubt it, but would welcome a Kos/Miquel partnership, at least against West Brom and Blackburn just to see how it pans out.
I'm sure he's already tried it on the training ground.
As I write this, news of big Jens returning as back up for the rest of the season is buzzing.
I would gladly welcome this! I'm certain Aluminium wrists won't be happy but it could really help to buck his ideas up and keep his Barcelona head on as he performed well that night despite conceding 3 goals.
I won’t go into that night. I’ve heard far too much negativity, read too many comments and blogs and listened to too many phone ins about it to bear to acknowledge that ‘THAT’ game existed.
It was just a bad dream as far as I’m concerned. the only real outcome from that game as far as I’m concerned, is that I now HATE certain (so called) professional football pundits even more that before!
I will continue with: #myarsenalglassishalffull attitude unless it becomes no longer mathematically possible to win the league.
That’s not going to happen. We are destined for a trophy this year, looks like we’re getting the best one of the lot!
What more could I ask for!
I'm sure he's already tried it on the training ground.
As I write this, news of big Jens returning as back up for the rest of the season is buzzing.
I would gladly welcome this! I'm certain Aluminium wrists won't be happy but it could really help to buck his ideas up and keep his Barcelona head on as he performed well that night despite conceding 3 goals.
I won’t go into that night. I’ve heard far too much negativity, read too many comments and blogs and listened to too many phone ins about it to bear to acknowledge that ‘THAT’ game existed.
It was just a bad dream as far as I’m concerned. the only real outcome from that game as far as I’m concerned, is that I now HATE certain (so called) professional football pundits even more that before!
I will continue with: #myarsenalglassishalffull attitude unless it becomes no longer mathematically possible to win the league.
That’s not going to happen. We are destined for a trophy this year, looks like we’re getting the best one of the lot!
What more could I ask for!
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