Evening all.
I must first apologise for my lack of posting in the last few weeks, my new job has got the better of me but I do promise to post a bit more regularly from now to the end of the season.
What a win against Porto, had we not conceded such silly goals in Portugal I'm sure that we would have been home and dry before the second leg. I thought we were excellent against Porto, our passing was superb and more importantly, the players who needed to stand up and be counted did so. Campbell started a little nervously but settled into the game and had Hulk in his back pocket for the majority of the game. Hulk may be big and strong but he is no match for Campbell and that was clearly evident on Tuesday night. Nasri had a superb game, he is clearly suited to the Fabregas role and makes me feel confident when our captain is unable to play. The truth is that Nasri will only play that position when Fabregas is injured but should the Spaniard decide to head back to Barcelona in the summer we can at least feel comfortable in the knowledge that we have a ready made replacement willing to take his place. I had been disappointed with Nasri this season, however maybe I have been a little harsh as he clearly isn't a winger.
A word must go out to Bendtner, I have always maintained that he can be a top player for us. The fact is that he gives us a presence up front that has been severely lacking since Van Persie was injured. Yes he may miss easy chances but he is full of confidence and doesn't let bad performances put him down, he will have a big role to play for us for the rest of the season. The fact is that he was the only player in our entire squad that could have scored the equaliser at Stoke and he is a vital player. I also have to hand full credit to Eboue, last season I was sitting in the Emirates absolutely disgusted at the booing my fellow fans gave him - I will never boo an Arsenal player and never will. Eboue has done himself immense credit and makes me proud as an Arsenal fan, he is someone who has knuckled down and proved his worth to the club and clearly has a special relationship with the fans. His cameo against Porto was magnificent and for me his goal was the best of the night. In a football world full of ego's, I think it's refreshing to have Eboue has a part of our wonderful football club.
Next up is away at Hull, a difficult game but one I expect us to win and if we want to win the title then we have no choice - 3 points is a must.
I'm also delighted to announce that I've been selected to attend an audience with Ray Parlour at the Emirates on Monday, which I'll be attending with my father. Hopefully I'll be asking a question so make sure you have a look at the recording when it's available on Arsenal Online. What's so funny is the countless hours I listened to my dad complaining about Parlour throughout the Graham and Rioch years only to hear nothing but praise when Wenger turned him into a true Arsenal legend. Every team needs a Ray Parlour and thankfully for us we had him and for that I'm eternally grateful.
I must first apologise for my lack of posting in the last few weeks, my new job has got the better of me but I do promise to post a bit more regularly from now to the end of the season.
What a win against Porto, had we not conceded such silly goals in Portugal I'm sure that we would have been home and dry before the second leg. I thought we were excellent against Porto, our passing was superb and more importantly, the players who needed to stand up and be counted did so. Campbell started a little nervously but settled into the game and had Hulk in his back pocket for the majority of the game. Hulk may be big and strong but he is no match for Campbell and that was clearly evident on Tuesday night. Nasri had a superb game, he is clearly suited to the Fabregas role and makes me feel confident when our captain is unable to play. The truth is that Nasri will only play that position when Fabregas is injured but should the Spaniard decide to head back to Barcelona in the summer we can at least feel comfortable in the knowledge that we have a ready made replacement willing to take his place. I had been disappointed with Nasri this season, however maybe I have been a little harsh as he clearly isn't a winger.
A word must go out to Bendtner, I have always maintained that he can be a top player for us. The fact is that he gives us a presence up front that has been severely lacking since Van Persie was injured. Yes he may miss easy chances but he is full of confidence and doesn't let bad performances put him down, he will have a big role to play for us for the rest of the season. The fact is that he was the only player in our entire squad that could have scored the equaliser at Stoke and he is a vital player. I also have to hand full credit to Eboue, last season I was sitting in the Emirates absolutely disgusted at the booing my fellow fans gave him - I will never boo an Arsenal player and never will. Eboue has done himself immense credit and makes me proud as an Arsenal fan, he is someone who has knuckled down and proved his worth to the club and clearly has a special relationship with the fans. His cameo against Porto was magnificent and for me his goal was the best of the night. In a football world full of ego's, I think it's refreshing to have Eboue has a part of our wonderful football club.
Next up is away at Hull, a difficult game but one I expect us to win and if we want to win the title then we have no choice - 3 points is a must.
I'm also delighted to announce that I've been selected to attend an audience with Ray Parlour at the Emirates on Monday, which I'll be attending with my father. Hopefully I'll be asking a question so make sure you have a look at the recording when it's available on Arsenal Online. What's so funny is the countless hours I listened to my dad complaining about Parlour throughout the Graham and Rioch years only to hear nothing but praise when Wenger turned him into a true Arsenal legend. Every team needs a Ray Parlour and thankfully for us we had him and for that I'm eternally grateful.
