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Gael Clichy’s short term memory
Gael Clichy became the 65th left back on Manchester City’s books as he signed this week for 7m from Arsenal. And proves that two years is a VERY LONG TIME in football, especially for those with short memories. Clichy in 2009… “If you really believe you are a player who thinks only about money then […]
Spurs keep the North London flag flying
March 10, 2011 by marksmith81
This year’s North London representative in the Champions League quarter finals, are surprisingly Tottenham Hotspur. Harry Redknapp has masterminded victory’s over current holders Inter Milan in the group stages, then followed that up with a nervous 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the knockout stages. Whilst neighbours Arsenal won the plaudits two weeks back, after […]
Arsenal to end 5 year wait?
January 12, 2011 by marksmith81
Arsenal are looking to end their 5 year trophy drought, with victory in the League Cup. Heavy favourites in their semi-final against Ipswich – who are fresh from a 7-0 hiding at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal should meet either West Ham or Birmingham in the Final. Arsene Wenger has taken this competition seriously this year, and after the […]
Wengers Statement of Intent
October 28, 2010 by marksmith81
Its been a good week for Arsenal, 2 victories inside of 4 days with 7 goals scored none conceded. The victory on Sunday was massive for Arsenal, no doubting that Boyata’a wreckless challenge and red card after 5 minutes put Arsenal in the control of the game, they could even afford the luxury of a rare missed penalty […]
The Joy of Six
August 23, 2010 by marksmith81
Another weekend passes in the Premier League and another 6 goals for Chelsea, fantasy football indeed. Mind you, it does help when the opposition is as inept as Wigan – even Blackpool put four past them last weekend. Carlo Ancelotti is remaining grounded despite Chelsea smashing in 12 goals in the opening two matches ”It is impossible to […]
Pepe, Maradona and Karma?
August 16, 2010 by marksmith81
The first weekends action of the Premier League is almost over, just the matter of Man Utd hosting newly promoted Newcastle on Monday evening. I have mixed feelings about yesterdays game at Anfield, the late tackle from Joe Cole warranted nothing more than a yellow card, and the ref was desperate to even things up when […]
July 5, 2011 by marksmith81
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