((HT: ArsenalGunnersTV))
Expect Southampton to get a letter from the FA over this action from one of their fans in the 2-0 win over Arsenal this afternoon
SkySports has the details of the arrest/storming:
The suspect, from Lymington, Hampshire, was still being questioned on Thursday night by Hampshire Constabulary officers.
A Hampshire Police spokesman said: "Police have arrested a 25-year-old man from Lymington following an incident on the pitch at St Mary's at the end of the Southampton versus Arsenal match.
"The man was arrested on suspicion of going in to an area adjacent to the playing area contrary to the Football (Offences) Act 1991.
"The man remains in police custody. Officers are investigating the circumstances to establish whether any criminal offences have been committed."
Here's Wenger after the match discussing the fan
((HT: Daily Mail))
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Thursday, January 1, 2015
Sunday, October 5, 2014
It's Chippy At The Bridge: Wenger Pushes Mourinho
((HT: Artekker's Vine))
After an Eden Hazard penalty kick that put Chelsea up 1-0 and a near miss by Jack Wilshere to equalize, it's easy to see why tempers are a little short. Apology, no apology...
Failure, not a failure...
All the press conference quotables led to this in a sport where you can't use your hands
When was the last time you saw that...???
The HQ bets: NE-VAH!!!
Here's the long version from NBCSN
After an Eden Hazard penalty kick that put Chelsea up 1-0 and a near miss by Jack Wilshere to equalize, it's easy to see why tempers are a little short. Apology, no apology...
Failure, not a failure...
All the press conference quotables led to this in a sport where you can't use your hands
When was the last time you saw that...???
The HQ bets: NE-VAH!!!
Here's the long version from NBCSN
Friday, October 3, 2014
OSG Prem: No Apology From Mourinho On Wenger Remarks
((HT: youtube))
With Chelsea and Arsenal going at it this weekend in the Premier League, the press conferences are flying around between Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and Chelsea's chosen one...
Mourinho is still hot that the Spanish national squad called up Diego Costa, so he has that to worry about in a week's time. But he also is not offering up an apology for these comments late last year from February.
The HQ likes it when they dig at each other overseas and it comes out like that.
Mourinho, for the record, is not backing down from his assessment.
"It was a consequence of something," Mourinho said when asked. "It was not a deliberate first option to say something. I didn't get an apology. I don't apologise."
And don't ever expect one...
With Chelsea and Arsenal going at it this weekend in the Premier League, the press conferences are flying around between Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and Chelsea's chosen one...
Mourinho is still hot that the Spanish national squad called up Diego Costa, so he has that to worry about in a week's time. But he also is not offering up an apology for these comments late last year from February.
The HQ likes it when they dig at each other overseas and it comes out like that.
Mourinho, for the record, is not backing down from his assessment.
"It was a consequence of something," Mourinho said when asked. "It was not a deliberate first option to say something. I didn't get an apology. I don't apologise."
And don't ever expect one...
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Arsenal's Champions League Adventures Continue
((HT: UEFA/Champions League))
First, Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey got a red card in the scoreless draw with Beskitas that means he sits out the second leg at the Emirates...
Not that Demba Ba almost didn't make that whole point moot off the kick-off...
But, just after the match was completed, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims he was the target of a foreign object- "a bottle or something"- and the team reported the incident to UEFA.
UEFA's disciplinary department will now review the match report before deciding whether to take action as Wenger was not hit by the "bottle or something..."
First, Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey got a red card in the scoreless draw with Beskitas that means he sits out the second leg at the Emirates...
Not that Demba Ba almost didn't make that whole point moot off the kick-off...
But, just after the match was completed, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims he was the target of a foreign object- "a bottle or something"- and the team reported the incident to UEFA.
UEFA's disciplinary department will now review the match report before deciding whether to take action as Wenger was not hit by the "bottle or something..."
Sunday, April 6, 2014
OSG Prem: Arsenal Slide Continues, Liverpool Wins Grinder (BREAKING: Hughton Sacked At Norwich)
((HT: BPL/NBCSN))
Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse for Arsene Wenger and the Gunners...
The team had only won 3 of their last ten, and needed to do something... ANYTHING!!! at Goodison Park against Everton to keep their tenuous hold on 4th place and the last Champions League spot for 2014-15. But it didn't work out that way...
At all...
In the other Sunday game, it's the response that your team has when you're not at your best that may decide your drive at the end of a very long road...
It was obvious that Liverpool didn't have it all Sunday, But what they did have was enough good fortune- whether given by the officials or not- to get a hard-fought 2-1 win at West Ham United.
Here's the table to date
1 Liverpool 33 74
2 Chelsea 33 72
3 Man City 31 70
4 Arsenal 33 64
5 Everton 32 63
BREAKING: And in, possibly, one of the dumbest ideas ever in the history of ever...
Norwich, who really should be worried about being relegated, decided to sack manager Chris Hughton with immediate effect:
Neil Adams, the team's under-18 manager, is now in charge for one of the nastiest gauntlets to finish a season the HQ can think of in any kind of memory- recent or otherwise...
"...the Club would like to place on record it's sincere thanks to Chris Hughton, Colin Calderwood and Paul Trollope for all of their hard work on behalf of the Club since they took over in June 2012.
Chris's achievement in guiding City to an 11th-place finish in the Premier League last season was an excellent one and he has represented the Club with dignity throughout his tenure.
However the recent run of four defeats in our last six Premier League games and six consecutive away league defeats, left the Club with no choice but to act, with five games still to play in the current campaign.
Those five games...???
Fulham at Craven Cottage, home to Liverpool, at Man United, at Chelsea, and home to Arsenal
Yeah... good luck on that...
Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse for Arsene Wenger and the Gunners...
The team had only won 3 of their last ten, and needed to do something... ANYTHING!!! at Goodison Park against Everton to keep their tenuous hold on 4th place and the last Champions League spot for 2014-15. But it didn't work out that way...
At all...
In the other Sunday game, it's the response that your team has when you're not at your best that may decide your drive at the end of a very long road...
It was obvious that Liverpool didn't have it all Sunday, But what they did have was enough good fortune- whether given by the officials or not- to get a hard-fought 2-1 win at West Ham United.
Here's the table to date
1 Liverpool 33 74
2 Chelsea 33 72
3 Man City 31 70
4 Arsenal 33 64
5 Everton 32 63
BREAKING: And in, possibly, one of the dumbest ideas ever in the history of ever...
Norwich, who really should be worried about being relegated, decided to sack manager Chris Hughton with immediate effect:
Neil Adams, the team's under-18 manager, is now in charge for one of the nastiest gauntlets to finish a season the HQ can think of in any kind of memory- recent or otherwise...
"...the Club would like to place on record it's sincere thanks to Chris Hughton, Colin Calderwood and Paul Trollope for all of their hard work on behalf of the Club since they took over in June 2012.
Chris's achievement in guiding City to an 11th-place finish in the Premier League last season was an excellent one and he has represented the Club with dignity throughout his tenure.
However the recent run of four defeats in our last six Premier League games and six consecutive away league defeats, left the Club with no choice but to act, with five games still to play in the current campaign.
Those five games...???
Fulham at Craven Cottage, home to Liverpool, at Man United, at Chelsea, and home to Arsenal
Yeah... good luck on that...
OSG Prem: Words You Can't Say On Live TV... Well, Maybe, In Britain...???
((HT: Iain McIntosh/Tony Jameson's Vine))
Jamie Redknapp will end up being quite correct on his assessment of Arsenal with Mathieu Flamini's yellow card that he picked up in the Sunday contest against Everton...
He's out the next two games including the FA Cup semi against Wigan...
But he did say this on air in previewing the game against the Toffees...
And I know a lot of analysts that would love to use language like that...
But we all know it's a big boo-boo...
Jamie Redknapp will end up being quite correct on his assessment of Arsenal with Mathieu Flamini's yellow card that he picked up in the Sunday contest against Everton...
He's out the next two games including the FA Cup semi against Wigan...
But he did say this on air in previewing the game against the Toffees...
And I know a lot of analysts that would love to use language like that...
But we all know it's a big boo-boo...
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
OSG Prem: Barkley Efforts Help Everton, City Shuts Out United
((HT: BPL on NBC/Everton Vines))
It was one of the two make-up days for the Premier League this week to swap out games in hand from all the Europa, Champions League, and FA Cup ties...
Everton got to make an early statement against Newcastle and it came from Ross Barkley as the Blues held a league at the half, 1-0 and went on to win 3-0...
Here's the Barkley coast-to-coaster
The Manchester Derby showed how City is City this season and United is United...
It took Edin Dzeko all of 42 seconds to get the Citizens on the board and he repeated the idea in the second half to, pretty much, destroy any ideas of making the Europa League qualifications for ManU this season...
Here's the first...
An abject disaster for the fans at Old Trafford as City won 3-0 with goal 3 coming from Yaya Toure...
Elsewhere, Lucas Podolski scored twice in a two minute span to (one would have thought) save Arsenal from certain embarrassment hosting Swansea at the Emirates. But a Flamini own goal in the 90th minute gave the Swans a needed point...
Two games Wednesday with Liverpool taking on Sunderland and West Ham taking on Hull City
It was one of the two make-up days for the Premier League this week to swap out games in hand from all the Europa, Champions League, and FA Cup ties...
Everton got to make an early statement against Newcastle and it came from Ross Barkley as the Blues held a league at the half, 1-0 and went on to win 3-0...
Here's the Barkley coast-to-coaster
The Manchester Derby showed how City is City this season and United is United...
It took Edin Dzeko all of 42 seconds to get the Citizens on the board and he repeated the idea in the second half to, pretty much, destroy any ideas of making the Europa League qualifications for ManU this season...
Here's the first...
An abject disaster for the fans at Old Trafford as City won 3-0 with goal 3 coming from Yaya Toure...
Elsewhere, Lucas Podolski scored twice in a two minute span to (one would have thought) save Arsenal from certain embarrassment hosting Swansea at the Emirates. But a Flamini own goal in the 90th minute gave the Swans a needed point...
Two games Wednesday with Liverpool taking on Sunderland and West Ham taking on Hull City
Saturday, March 22, 2014
OSG Prem: The Top Stays Top, Except For Arsenal...
((HT: BPL on NBC/SkySports))
It was an unbelievable first twenty minutes for Chelsea against Arsenal...
Earlier in the week The Chosen One (Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho) maintained that his counterpart, Arsene Wenger, was only good at being a "specialist in failure." He kept pushing buttons and made sure everyone was on edge as the game started...
Eto'o and Schurrle made it 2-0 in the first 8 minutes, and then an odd call from referee Andre Marriner gave a red to Kieran Gibbs instead of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain- who lobbied for it and still wasn't given the dismissal...
The red card will be transferred to AOC from Gibbs on Monday, by the way...
And the final was 6-0...congrats to Arsene Wenger in his 1000th appearance as manager... (???)
Mourinho still believes the title is Man City's to lose and after today's display against Fulham, who can really complain about that assessment. Yaya Toure scored on two PK's early on before this strike from the outside gave him his hat trick in a 5-0 win over Fulham...
Not to be outdone, Luis Suarez and Liverpool had their hands full with Cardiff for the first 55 minutes or so, then the Reds took over winning 6-3 as Suarez had a hat trick himself to go with Skrtel and Sturridge
Elsewhere, Hull City shut out West Brom 2-0, Everton held off Swansea 3-2 to keep a look at the Europa qualifier, Newcastle's Cisse scored near the death and dedicated the goal to suspended manger Alan Pardew in a big win over Crystal Palace, Norwich shut out Sunderland 2-0 as well, but the interesting story line late came from West Ham and Manchester United.
Rooney's 50-yarder on Adrian gave the Red Devils enough momentum to pull out a 2-0 win themselves...
Here's the goal- again- because we can... and Beckham's reaction was priceless...
It was an unbelievable first twenty minutes for Chelsea against Arsenal...
Earlier in the week The Chosen One (Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho) maintained that his counterpart, Arsene Wenger, was only good at being a "specialist in failure." He kept pushing buttons and made sure everyone was on edge as the game started...
Eto'o and Schurrle made it 2-0 in the first 8 minutes, and then an odd call from referee Andre Marriner gave a red to Kieran Gibbs instead of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain- who lobbied for it and still wasn't given the dismissal...
The red card will be transferred to AOC from Gibbs on Monday, by the way...
And the final was 6-0...congrats to Arsene Wenger in his 1000th appearance as manager... (???)
Mourinho still believes the title is Man City's to lose and after today's display against Fulham, who can really complain about that assessment. Yaya Toure scored on two PK's early on before this strike from the outside gave him his hat trick in a 5-0 win over Fulham...
Not to be outdone, Luis Suarez and Liverpool had their hands full with Cardiff for the first 55 minutes or so, then the Reds took over winning 6-3 as Suarez had a hat trick himself to go with Skrtel and Sturridge
Elsewhere, Hull City shut out West Brom 2-0, Everton held off Swansea 3-2 to keep a look at the Europa qualifier, Newcastle's Cisse scored near the death and dedicated the goal to suspended manger Alan Pardew in a big win over Crystal Palace, Norwich shut out Sunderland 2-0 as well, but the interesting story line late came from West Ham and Manchester United.
Rooney's 50-yarder on Adrian gave the Red Devils enough momentum to pull out a 2-0 win themselves...
Here's the goal- again- because we can... and Beckham's reaction was priceless...
Sunday, March 16, 2014
OSG Prem: ManU In Freefall, Arsenal Tightens It Up
((HT: BPL))
Steven Gerrard almost made history being the first player who could have scored three PK goals in a game, but his hook on the third attempt went and hit the post.
Didn't really matter...
Gerrard's two from the spot and one from Suarez gave a dominating performance for the Reds who blew out Manchester United 3-0
The HQ thinks that the club will spend a lot in the off-season, but we don't think David Moyes will be the manager to see it all happen...
And in the afternoon's other game, a Tomas Rosicky thunderbolt in the second minute was enough for Arsenal to hold on and beat Spurs at White Hart Lane 1-0...
Here's the up to date table...and you see how much trouble both Spurs and Manchester United are in after Sunday...
Everton chasing Spurs for the Europa League spot...and Chelsea is having to hold on with everything they have...
1 Chelsea 30 66
2 Liverpool 29 62
3 Arsenal 29 62
4 Man City 27 60
5 Spurs 30 53
6 Everton 28 51
7 Man Utd 29 48
Steven Gerrard almost made history being the first player who could have scored three PK goals in a game, but his hook on the third attempt went and hit the post.
Didn't really matter...
Gerrard's two from the spot and one from Suarez gave a dominating performance for the Reds who blew out Manchester United 3-0
The HQ thinks that the club will spend a lot in the off-season, but we don't think David Moyes will be the manager to see it all happen...
And in the afternoon's other game, a Tomas Rosicky thunderbolt in the second minute was enough for Arsenal to hold on and beat Spurs at White Hart Lane 1-0...
Here's the up to date table...and you see how much trouble both Spurs and Manchester United are in after Sunday...
Everton chasing Spurs for the Europa League spot...and Chelsea is having to hold on with everything they have...
1 Chelsea 30 66
2 Liverpool 29 62
3 Arsenal 29 62
4 Man City 27 60
5 Spurs 30 53
6 Everton 28 51
7 Man Utd 29 48
OSG Prem: Tim Sherwood Is Pee-Yissed...
((HT: BPL/Vine via David Guti))
Tomas Rosicky scored in the second minute in the North London Derby between Arsenal and Spurs this afternoon...
A defensive meltdown almost led to a second goal, but Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain decided to pass (poorly, the HQ may add) to Lucas Podolski that led to a turnover...
Spurs caretaker manager Tim Sherwood went understandably ape over the gaps in defense...
Maybe he should keep being fiery...
Makes for good storylines...
Tomas Rosicky scored in the second minute in the North London Derby between Arsenal and Spurs this afternoon...
A defensive meltdown almost led to a second goal, but Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain decided to pass (poorly, the HQ may add) to Lucas Podolski that led to a turnover...
Spurs caretaker manager Tim Sherwood went understandably ape over the gaps in defense...
Maybe he should keep being fiery...
Makes for good storylines...
Saturday, February 22, 2014
OSG Prem: Chelsea And Man City Escape, United, Hull, Arsenal Roll...
It was an interesting day...
It went until the bitter end for Chelsea before they knocked off Everton 1-0...
John Terry with the game-winner...
The Chosen One seemed a little shell-shocked at his fortunes...
((HT: BBCSport))
Arsenal put the hammer down against the Black Cats...up 3-0 early and 4-1 final...
Arsene Wenger called it a "vital and convincing win..."
((HT: SkySports))
Manchester United got a huge three points at Crystal Palace- one of the goals coming from Wayne Rooney
Manchester City held off Stoke 1-0 and the action at the bottom made life interesting...
Hull City got two from Nikica Jelavic and smoked Cardiff 4-0
West Ham took care of Southampton in a bit of a surprise 3-1
And West Brom and Fulham resolved nothing in a 1-1 draw...
Chelsea remains a point ahead of Arsenal atop the table. Man City is third with 57 points. Liverpool are fourth with 53 points. The Europa League spot is Spurs at the moment as they're five points clear of both United and Everton.
Relegation remains Sunderland, Cardiff City, and Fulham
It went until the bitter end for Chelsea before they knocked off Everton 1-0...
John Terry with the game-winner...
The Chosen One seemed a little shell-shocked at his fortunes...
((HT: BBCSport))
Arsenal put the hammer down against the Black Cats...up 3-0 early and 4-1 final...
Arsene Wenger called it a "vital and convincing win..."
((HT: SkySports))
Manchester United got a huge three points at Crystal Palace- one of the goals coming from Wayne Rooney
Manchester City held off Stoke 1-0 and the action at the bottom made life interesting...
Hull City got two from Nikica Jelavic and smoked Cardiff 4-0
West Ham took care of Southampton in a bit of a surprise 3-1
And West Brom and Fulham resolved nothing in a 1-1 draw...
Chelsea remains a point ahead of Arsenal atop the table. Man City is third with 57 points. Liverpool are fourth with 53 points. The Europa League spot is Spurs at the moment as they're five points clear of both United and Everton.
Relegation remains Sunderland, Cardiff City, and Fulham
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
OSG Prem: Chelsea, Arsenal Save Spots, Liverpool Climbs
((HT: Sky Sports))
The Winners on the end of the very busy holiday period were Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal, and Chelsea at the top of the Premier League table.
The biggest surprise was from Spurs as they beat Man United at Old Trafford to continue the fan's consternation at David Moyes and the wonder of Tim Sherwood's run as new manager. Moyes was still hot over a non-PK call against Tottenham for their 6th loss of the season.
Chelsea went 3-0 over Southampton- who look tired now. Manager Jose Mourinho also said that Juan Mata and Michael Essien can look for new homes in the January transfer window. Man City outscored Swansea 3-2 countering Wilfried Bony's double. It now appears that Michu is out for six weeks with his ankle injury and surgery.
Arsenal scored two late to beat Cardiff. And it appears Nicklas Bendtner is out for "weeks" after getting an ankle injury. Liverpool needed a late goal from Luis Suarez to distance themselves over a tired Hull City squad by the same margin.
Here's the wrap through the eyes of the guys at Sky Sports...
The surprise on the day has to be the Fulham 2-1 win over West Ham- with Hammers manager Sam Allardyce wondering aloud where his captain, Kevin Nolan's, head has been recently after getting another red card. It forced a squad fighting for relegation to play a man down in a game they couldn't afford to lose.
Everton and Stoke drew as did Palace and Norwich. Also at the bottom, Villa beat Sunderland and West Brom knocked off Newcastle on a Berahino PK...
The Winners on the end of the very busy holiday period were Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal, and Chelsea at the top of the Premier League table.
The biggest surprise was from Spurs as they beat Man United at Old Trafford to continue the fan's consternation at David Moyes and the wonder of Tim Sherwood's run as new manager. Moyes was still hot over a non-PK call against Tottenham for their 6th loss of the season.
Chelsea went 3-0 over Southampton- who look tired now. Manager Jose Mourinho also said that Juan Mata and Michael Essien can look for new homes in the January transfer window. Man City outscored Swansea 3-2 countering Wilfried Bony's double. It now appears that Michu is out for six weeks with his ankle injury and surgery.
Arsenal scored two late to beat Cardiff. And it appears Nicklas Bendtner is out for "weeks" after getting an ankle injury. Liverpool needed a late goal from Luis Suarez to distance themselves over a tired Hull City squad by the same margin.
Here's the wrap through the eyes of the guys at Sky Sports...
The surprise on the day has to be the Fulham 2-1 win over West Ham- with Hammers manager Sam Allardyce wondering aloud where his captain, Kevin Nolan's, head has been recently after getting another red card. It forced a squad fighting for relegation to play a man down in a game they couldn't afford to lose.
Everton and Stoke drew as did Palace and Norwich. Also at the bottom, Villa beat Sunderland and West Brom knocked off Newcastle on a Berahino PK...
Sunday, December 15, 2013
OSG Prem: Wilshere Shows ManCity Who's #1
((HT: BPL))
It was a long day for Arsenal yesterday as they gave up 6 at Man City...
((Seems everyone is giving up goals in bunches this season at the Etihad, doesn't it...???))
But as Arsenal gave up 6, Jack Wilshere showed the home fans what he really thought...
If the referee's report has any kind of reaction, Wilshere can be served with a charge of "disrepute..." (basically, it's like an unsportsmanlike conduct) but it would mean a one game suspension and not playing against Chelsea...
Which would be really bad...
It was a long day for Arsenal yesterday as they gave up 6 at Man City...
((Seems everyone is giving up goals in bunches this season at the Etihad, doesn't it...???))
But as Arsenal gave up 6, Jack Wilshere showed the home fans what he really thought...
If the referee's report has any kind of reaction, Wilshere can be served with a charge of "disrepute..." (basically, it's like an unsportsmanlike conduct) but it would mean a one game suspension and not playing against Chelsea...
Which would be really bad...
Saturday, November 23, 2013
OSG Prem: Why Soccer Goalies Shouldn't Handle the Ball
If you are an English Premiere League Soccer fan, you may have seen this actually happen in real time. If you are a soccer fan, you may…or may not have seen this early on a fall Saturday morning.
If you are a sports fan, this is just kinda funny.
Check out what happened early in the Arsenal/Southampton game Saturday morning. Around the 21 minute mark, Southampton goalie Artur Boric tries to go and corral the ball in the goal area, but gets challenged by Arsenal's Olivier Giroud.
Boric vainly tries to shake Giroud, but it doesn't go so well. Giroud ends up plucking it from him and waltzes in for the very easy goal to make it 1-0.
Arsenal won 2-0...
((HT: NBC Sports/BPL))
If you are a sports fan, this is just kinda funny.
Check out what happened early in the Arsenal/Southampton game Saturday morning. Around the 21 minute mark, Southampton goalie Artur Boric tries to go and corral the ball in the goal area, but gets challenged by Arsenal's Olivier Giroud.
Boric vainly tries to shake Giroud, but it doesn't go so well. Giroud ends up plucking it from him and waltzes in for the very easy goal to make it 1-0.
Arsenal won 2-0...
((HT: NBC Sports/BPL))
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Champions League: A Few Surprises...
Chelsea had no problems getting to the top of their group with a 3-0 win over Schalke this afternoon...
Fernando Torres put two in the net to back up Mourinho's choice to have him up front...
Celtic held off Ajax at home. Messi came up with the equalizer in the 1-1 draw with AC Milan while Zenit, Atletico, and Napoli had no issues...
But the biggest surprise spoiled the birthday surprise of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Robert Lewandowski put home the game-winner for Borussia Dortmund in their 2-1 win. Wenger admitted postgame that his team may have been too aggressive in their approach and it didn't pay off...
Here's your look at what happened...
((HT: Sportsnet))
Fernando Torres put two in the net to back up Mourinho's choice to have him up front...
Celtic held off Ajax at home. Messi came up with the equalizer in the 1-1 draw with AC Milan while Zenit, Atletico, and Napoli had no issues...
But the biggest surprise spoiled the birthday surprise of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Robert Lewandowski put home the game-winner for Borussia Dortmund in their 2-1 win. Wenger admitted postgame that his team may have been too aggressive in their approach and it didn't pay off...
Here's your look at what happened...
((HT: Sportsnet))
Monday, September 2, 2013
OSG Prem: Transfer Window Closes With Flair
((HT: Sky Sports))
The HQ will say, without fail, that the largest event of the end of the Transfer Window in the Premier League was the move of Everton striker Marouane Fellaini to Manchester United- for 27.5-million pounds. The Devils lost out on a joint bid of Fellaini and Leighton Baines for 36-million. There's still talk of Coentrao joining from overseas on loan, but there's nothing official.
Here's the recap
Victor Anichebe’s move to West Bromwich was huge as well as Gareth Barry from Manchester City to Everton.
Everton also adds Romelu Lukaku on loan and James McCarthy from Wigan- a man Roberto Martinez coached last year.
Mesut Ozil broke the bank for Arsenal as an import from Real Madrid and Victor Moses is now on season-long loan to Liverpool from Chelsea.
Swansea gets Getafe's Alvaro Vazquez on loan for the year...
And one that could fly below the radar is Stephane Sessegnon going from Sunderland to West Brom on a three-year deal. It could either make or break Sessegnon in a new environment in the Premier.
Interesting moves in the Championship include Harry Redknapp and QPR getting Benoit Essou-Ekotto as part of a mass loan of Tottenham players (read... three)
Now, let's see how all this money turns up in the positive or negative...
Everton and ManU did the most shaking, so they have the most to lose...
The HQ will say, without fail, that the largest event of the end of the Transfer Window in the Premier League was the move of Everton striker Marouane Fellaini to Manchester United- for 27.5-million pounds. The Devils lost out on a joint bid of Fellaini and Leighton Baines for 36-million. There's still talk of Coentrao joining from overseas on loan, but there's nothing official.
Here's the recap
Victor Anichebe’s move to West Bromwich was huge as well as Gareth Barry from Manchester City to Everton.
Everton also adds Romelu Lukaku on loan and James McCarthy from Wigan- a man Roberto Martinez coached last year.
Mesut Ozil broke the bank for Arsenal as an import from Real Madrid and Victor Moses is now on season-long loan to Liverpool from Chelsea.
Swansea gets Getafe's Alvaro Vazquez on loan for the year...
And one that could fly below the radar is Stephane Sessegnon going from Sunderland to West Brom on a three-year deal. It could either make or break Sessegnon in a new environment in the Premier.
Interesting moves in the Championship include Harry Redknapp and QPR getting Benoit Essou-Ekotto as part of a mass loan of Tottenham players (read... three)
Now, let's see how all this money turns up in the positive or negative...
Everton and ManU did the most shaking, so they have the most to lose...
Monday, February 18, 2013
Arsene Wenger's Presser Doesn't Go Well...
((HT: Goal TV))
Arsenal's loss to Blackburn over the weekend in the FA Cup didn't go over well to anyone on either side of the pond who follow the Gunners. The side was loudly booed as they left the pitch at the Emirates and now it seems to be a match race as to who might be on the chopping block sooner rather than later- manager Arsene Wenger or Manchester City's Roberto Mancini...
Arsenal is getting ready for a matchup against Bayern Munich and people wanted to talk about a variety of topics with Wenger- one uncharacteristically, sent him off...
Here's the testiness at the presser...
Don't ask the man about his money, the HQ guesses...???
Arsenal's loss to Blackburn over the weekend in the FA Cup didn't go over well to anyone on either side of the pond who follow the Gunners. The side was loudly booed as they left the pitch at the Emirates and now it seems to be a match race as to who might be on the chopping block sooner rather than later- manager Arsene Wenger or Manchester City's Roberto Mancini...
Arsenal is getting ready for a matchup against Bayern Munich and people wanted to talk about a variety of topics with Wenger- one uncharacteristically, sent him off...
Here's the testiness at the presser...
Don't ask the man about his money, the HQ guesses...???
Saturday, February 16, 2013
OSG Prem: FA Cup Has More Surprises- Arsenal Out, Oldham Hanging Around
((HT: Fox Soccer/FA))
The HQ, these days, is enjoying watching live sporting events early on weekend mornings with all the soccer from across the pond...
We'll get to the early shock in a second, but League 1 mid-carder Oldham United has earned another replay with Everton after a late, late equalizer at home that wasn't without a bit of controversy...
Here's the equalizer with the answer...
But the larger surprise came from The Emirates where relegated Blackburn knocked off Arsenal 1-0 in Round 5...
Colin Kazim-Richards score in the 72nd minute gave the Gunners fans plenty of reason to boo when the game was over...
"I have said it for a while but it is about hard work, organisation and team effort. I thought the lads were fantastic," manager Michael Appleton said afterwards.
"We will enjoy that and then focus on Hull City in the league on Tuesday night. Matches like that have to be great for the confidence.
"The fans were great and I'm sure they will have a good night."
The HQ would agree on that one...
The HQ, these days, is enjoying watching live sporting events early on weekend mornings with all the soccer from across the pond...
We'll get to the early shock in a second, but League 1 mid-carder Oldham United has earned another replay with Everton after a late, late equalizer at home that wasn't without a bit of controversy...
Here's the equalizer with the answer...
But the larger surprise came from The Emirates where relegated Blackburn knocked off Arsenal 1-0 in Round 5...
Colin Kazim-Richards score in the 72nd minute gave the Gunners fans plenty of reason to boo when the game was over...
"I have said it for a while but it is about hard work, organisation and team effort. I thought the lads were fantastic," manager Michael Appleton said afterwards.
"We will enjoy that and then focus on Hull City in the league on Tuesday night. Matches like that have to be great for the confidence.
"The fans were great and I'm sure they will have a good night."
The HQ would agree on that one...
Saturday, December 29, 2012
OSG Prem: Arsenal Puts 7 On Newcastle
((HT: FoxSports))
Admittedly, the HQ was attending a wedding and didn't see how this one got away from Newcastle United... Demba Ba had scored to make the game tied at threes with twenty minutes to go...
And then all blue hell broke loose...
Theo Walcott ended up with a hat trick and the Gunners scored three times in the last five minutes...
Evidence below...
Newcastle has, seemingly, under Alan Pardew decided to outscore opponents and not play defense- as evidenced by the back and forth with United last time around and the game today. That was, until, the meltdown in the last five minutes...
Olivier Giroud seems healthy after his bout with the sniffles...
Walcott is still looking for a new contract... and Newcastle is in real trouble...
Admittedly, the HQ was attending a wedding and didn't see how this one got away from Newcastle United... Demba Ba had scored to make the game tied at threes with twenty minutes to go...
And then all blue hell broke loose...
Theo Walcott ended up with a hat trick and the Gunners scored three times in the last five minutes...
Evidence below...
Newcastle has, seemingly, under Alan Pardew decided to outscore opponents and not play defense- as evidenced by the back and forth with United last time around and the game today. That was, until, the meltdown in the last five minutes...
Olivier Giroud seems healthy after his bout with the sniffles...
Walcott is still looking for a new contract... and Newcastle is in real trouble...
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
van Persie Not Returning To Arsenal
This is horrifying news for Arsenal fans in the Premier League...
After a meeting with head coach Arsene Wenger and Paul Gazidis, the Dutch striker has announced that he is not re-signing with the Gunners...
From his own website...
As announced earlier this year I had a meeting with the Boss and Mr. Gazidis after the season. This was a meeting about the club’s future strategy and their policy. Financial terms or a contract have not been discussed, since that is not my priority at all.
I personally have had a great season but my goal has been to win trophies with the team and to bring the club back to its glory days. Out of my huge respect for Mr. Wenger, the players and the fans I don’t want to go into any details, but unfortunately in this meeting it has again become clear to me that we in many aspects disagree on the way Arsenal FC should move forward.
I’ve thought long and hard about it, but I have decided not to extend my contract. You guys, the fans, have of course the right to disagree with my view and decision and I will always respect your opinions.
I love the club and the fans, no matter what happens. I have grown up and became a man during my time with Arsenal FC. Everybody at the club and the fans have always supported me over the years and I have always given my all (and more) on and off the pitch. I am very proud of being part of this fantastic club for the last 8 years. As soon as Mr. Gazidis is back from his 2-week holiday in America further meetings will follow and I will update you if and when there are more developments.
The thought, then, is that Robin van Persie doesn't feel that Arsenal either will or is going to spend the appropriate resources to get to the top of the ladders in the Premier, UEFA, or any other league for that matter... and get the trophies they claim Arsenal wants to get...
Is Wenger stuck financially with the wage structure or is it something else...???
That's the issue... and it's a big issue...
In an interview with SkySports, former Gunner Paul Merson feels that the only place van Persie can go is Manchester City. The transfer price will be astronomical and the end result will be interesting...
Here's all of his goals from the past season... and what the Gunners will really miss next season...
After a meeting with head coach Arsene Wenger and Paul Gazidis, the Dutch striker has announced that he is not re-signing with the Gunners...
From his own website...
As announced earlier this year I had a meeting with the Boss and Mr. Gazidis after the season. This was a meeting about the club’s future strategy and their policy. Financial terms or a contract have not been discussed, since that is not my priority at all.
I personally have had a great season but my goal has been to win trophies with the team and to bring the club back to its glory days. Out of my huge respect for Mr. Wenger, the players and the fans I don’t want to go into any details, but unfortunately in this meeting it has again become clear to me that we in many aspects disagree on the way Arsenal FC should move forward.
I’ve thought long and hard about it, but I have decided not to extend my contract. You guys, the fans, have of course the right to disagree with my view and decision and I will always respect your opinions.
I love the club and the fans, no matter what happens. I have grown up and became a man during my time with Arsenal FC. Everybody at the club and the fans have always supported me over the years and I have always given my all (and more) on and off the pitch. I am very proud of being part of this fantastic club for the last 8 years. As soon as Mr. Gazidis is back from his 2-week holiday in America further meetings will follow and I will update you if and when there are more developments.
The thought, then, is that Robin van Persie doesn't feel that Arsenal either will or is going to spend the appropriate resources to get to the top of the ladders in the Premier, UEFA, or any other league for that matter... and get the trophies they claim Arsenal wants to get...
Is Wenger stuck financially with the wage structure or is it something else...???
That's the issue... and it's a big issue...
In an interview with SkySports, former Gunner Paul Merson feels that the only place van Persie can go is Manchester City. The transfer price will be astronomical and the end result will be interesting...
Here's all of his goals from the past season... and what the Gunners will really miss next season...
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