Along with 'Fly-Fishing' by J.R.Hartlygrob wrote:Somewhere in the bottom of a pile of old suitcases in my garage may lie some copies of Charles Buchan's Football Monthly - the magazine,that is !mikeg13 wrote:Any Afc fans who when asked what they want for Christmas might think of
"Charles Buchan Football Monthly Arsenal Gift Book" if there are any near to my age they will love it and the younger ones may get to understand why have such a love for the club.
Arsenal 07/08
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"So this time I count them out from about January 5 until approximately the middle of February."
This is a quote from Wenger regarding Toure and Eboue, would think unless clubs can get an arrangement with the African countries, it is probably time scale for all going and likely to be in or around the final teams
This is a quote from Wenger regarding Toure and Eboue, would think unless clubs can get an arrangement with the African countries, it is probably time scale for all going and likely to be in or around the final teams
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No official confirmation seen yet, but think Hleb out this w/e (went of h/t)
Flamini out this w/e injured during inter training
Diaby injured injured inter training
Cesc suspended
Could be an interesting team selection
Bendtner scored in both games
Rosicky scored in one game rested in second
Gallas and Diarra played in both French games
Flamini out this w/e injured during inter training
Diaby injured injured inter training
Cesc suspended
Could be an interesting team selection
Bendtner scored in both games
Rosicky scored in one game rested in second
Gallas and Diarra played in both French games
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Arsenal will be without six first-team players for their return to Premier League against Wigan on Saturday.
The leaders are likely to have five midfielders unavailable - Alex Hleb (hamstring), Mathieu Flamini (thigh), Cesc Fabregas (suspended), Abou Diaby (back) and Gilberto (fatigue). Philippe Senderos is back but Robin van Persie’s long-standing knee problem has not healed sufficiently for him to return.
From Afc web site
The leaders are likely to have five midfielders unavailable - Alex Hleb (hamstring), Mathieu Flamini (thigh), Cesc Fabregas (suspended), Abou Diaby (back) and Gilberto (fatigue). Philippe Senderos is back but Robin van Persie’s long-standing knee problem has not healed sufficiently for him to return.
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Fabregas is likely to face a fitness test on Friday but Wenger admitted his medical experts did not share his hopes. Meanwhile Clichy (thigh) and Hleb (hamstring) were described as having “a slight chance”. Mathieu Flamini is back but Robin van Persie (knee) is still absent.
from Afc site
hopefully there will be an update later, but not looking good for Cesc, would think at moment Hleb more a chance than Cesc, if he misses Villa would think would miss toon as well but thats a guess
from Afc site
hopefully there will be an update later, but not looking good for Cesc, would think at moment Hleb more a chance than Cesc, if he misses Villa would think would miss toon as well but thats a guess
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November 30, 2007
Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas is now definitely out of the match at Villa Park on Saturday. The Spaniard injured his hamstring at Sevilla on Tuesday and was rated as highly doubtful by Arsène Wenger at his press conference on Thursday. He failed a fitness test on Friday morning.
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Flamini back , Hleb, Cliche travel but still not sure to play
Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas is now definitely out of the match at Villa Park on Saturday. The Spaniard injured his hamstring at Sevilla on Tuesday and was rated as highly doubtful by Arsène Wenger at his press conference on Thursday. He failed a fitness test on Friday morning.
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Flamini back , Hleb, Cliche travel but still not sure to play
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"As for the injured, he said: “Van Persie could come back next week into full training, and then I will have to assess him. Diaby will certainly come back into full training next week, but Fabregas certainly not, Hleb no and so there are still a lot of players out.”
From Afc site
Looks as if Cesc will miss Cfc game, thats a blow, hope Flamini is back, though will not travel to Boro
From Afc site
Looks as if Cesc will miss Cfc game, thats a blow, hope Flamini is back, though will not travel to Boro
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Wenger - Mputu would be a long-term option
If Arsène Wenger decides to snap up Tresor Mputu it will be a long-term investment rather than a short-term fix.
The African striker was top scorer in his continent's Champions League and has scored five goals in 10 appearances for the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mputu impressed during a trial at Arsenal last month and Wenger is considering whether to add the 20-year-old to his squad.
However, the Frenchman does not expect Mputu to be ready for Premier League football until next season.
"He [Mputu] has qualities, but he has never played in Europe," said Wenger at his pre-match press conference. "In the middle of a season, to buy a guy from Congo and think he will give you something more is a little bit optimistic.
"Maybe we'll pursue it, but it will be on a six to seven-month plan, you know, you get the guy in to adapt, and then we'll see how well he does."
If Arsène Wenger decides to snap up Tresor Mputu it will be a long-term investment rather than a short-term fix.
The African striker was top scorer in his continent's Champions League and has scored five goals in 10 appearances for the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mputu impressed during a trial at Arsenal last month and Wenger is considering whether to add the 20-year-old to his squad.
However, the Frenchman does not expect Mputu to be ready for Premier League football until next season.
"He [Mputu] has qualities, but he has never played in Europe," said Wenger at his pre-match press conference. "In the middle of a season, to buy a guy from Congo and think he will give you something more is a little bit optimistic.
"Maybe we'll pursue it, but it will be on a six to seven-month plan, you know, you get the guy in to adapt, and then we'll see how well he does."
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Match Report
Arsenal suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season when they went down 2-1 at Middlesbrough on Sunday.
Arsène Wenger’s side were trailing after only three minutes when Kolo Toure was adjudged to have brought down Jeremie Aliadiere and Stewart Downing scored from the spot. The points were sealed 17 minutes from time when Tuncay squeezed in a shot at the near post after Manuel Almunia had saved from Gary O’Neil. Tomas Rosicky’s goal with the final kick of the match mattered little as the visitors were well-beaten on the day.
The previous evening, Liverpool had lost their unbeaten Premier League record in surprising fashion at Reading. Few suspected that Arsenal, the last team not to have tasted defeat, would follow suit at Gareth Southgate’s struggling side. The visitors were unbeaten in domestic football for over eight months.
However, this was one of those rare occasions when Wenger’s men never found their feet and never truly threatened the opposing goal. Middlesbrough were more urgent and more enterprising. They deserved their three points.
Still, a glance at the Premier League table remains an uplifting one for any Arsenal fan. They are still top, albeit now by only one point.
This was a defeat, not a disaster. The key now is to move on.
Wenger made only one change in his entire 16 for this quickfire return to the North-East. Philippe Senderos replaced Alex Song on the bench. Otherwise the two new partnerships forged at St James’ Park in midweek were retained — Gilberto and Lassana Diarra in central midfield, Eduardo and Emmanuel Adebayor up front.
Middlesbrough came into this game in the relegation zone while Arsenal were looking to restore their lead in the Premier League to four points. On paper it seemed a straight-forward task for Wenger’s men however it was worth remembering this was the fourth in a quartet of draining away trips over the course of the last 12 days. They were also lacking Cesc Fabregas (hamstring), Alex Hleb (Achilles), Abou Diaby (back), Mathieu Flamini (thigh) and Robin van Persie (knee). It would not be easy.
That was illustrated in the starkest terms after three minutes when Aliadiere was sent sprinting through with Toure in pursuit. Despite the fact the Frenchman’s run was angled across goal Manuel Almunia elected to come out to meet the ball. But before he had got there, Toure’s stretched out a leg and clipped the former Arsenal striker. His old side bitterly disputed the penalty decision from referee Howard Webb but Downing stepped up to drive the ball past Almunia.
Before the game, Wenger had said Middlesbrough’s performances had been better than their results. With the confidence of a surprise lead, they set about making up for lost time.
Aliadiere worried Gallas into turning a weak clearance into the path of Tuncay but the French defender recovered to charge down his shot.
In the 18th minute only Toure’s flicked header stopped O’Neil’s drifting cross reaching the lurking Aliadiere at the far post.
To this point Middlesbrough were the better side. When Rosicky registered a weak shot across the face of goal in the 22nd minute it represented the visitors’ first genuine effort on goal. And even then rookie keeper Ross Turnbull was hardly worried.
Unusually Arsenal were looking to hit the ball long. But just past the half-hour, they started the stir.
Toure’s free-kick was charged down and a minute later, as the visitors sustained pressure for the first time in the game, the Ivorian found himself with no support on the left flank. He decided to foray forward on his own. He exchanged passes with Adebayor on the edge of the area but was flagged offside as he bundled through.
In the 34th minute, Arsenal created their first clear chance. Eboue hoisted a free-kick to the far post and Adebayor, as he had in scoring at Aston Villa, climbed high above the home defence. His header was powerful and directed downwards however it only flicked the sidenetting.
It seemed Arsenal were starting to turn the screw. However Middlesbrough rallied just before the break. Tuncay escaped to the right-hand byline but Almunia cut out his low cross. Seconds later the Turkish international hacked an effort horribly wide.
Nicklas Bendtner replaced Eduardo at the interval. It was an understandable move as the Croatian had struggled to make an impression.
However, early on, there was little difference in the balance of play. Within a couple of minutes, Aliadiere sent Tuncay clear with a cute angled ball through. He effort beat Almunia but his shot trickled past the post. A major miss.
Then, after Toure was harshly booked for hauling down Aliadiere, David Wheater hammered a drive goalwards from the edge of the area. Fortunately for Arsenal it hit the iron-plated chest of Toure.
On the hour, a flowing Middlesbrough move ended with George Boateng thumping a rasping effort just wide. Immediately, Wenger threw on Theo Walcott for Eboue and Denilson for Diarra. The sweeping changes were an indication of his concern.
Arsenal did respond but they could not force a decent save from Turnbull. It has been the story of the game for them.
With 17th minutes left, Middlesbrough got their second. O’Neil met a corner with a low drive through a crowded area, Almunia dived low to his left to push the ball aside. It seemed safe but Tuncay pounced and arrowed his shot high into the net at the near post.
It sucked the life out of Arsenal. Rosicky drove past Turnbull deep into injury-time but, by then, the points had long since gone.
Arsenal suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season when they went down 2-1 at Middlesbrough on Sunday.
Arsène Wenger’s side were trailing after only three minutes when Kolo Toure was adjudged to have brought down Jeremie Aliadiere and Stewart Downing scored from the spot. The points were sealed 17 minutes from time when Tuncay squeezed in a shot at the near post after Manuel Almunia had saved from Gary O’Neil. Tomas Rosicky’s goal with the final kick of the match mattered little as the visitors were well-beaten on the day.
The previous evening, Liverpool had lost their unbeaten Premier League record in surprising fashion at Reading. Few suspected that Arsenal, the last team not to have tasted defeat, would follow suit at Gareth Southgate’s struggling side. The visitors were unbeaten in domestic football for over eight months.
However, this was one of those rare occasions when Wenger’s men never found their feet and never truly threatened the opposing goal. Middlesbrough were more urgent and more enterprising. They deserved their three points.
Still, a glance at the Premier League table remains an uplifting one for any Arsenal fan. They are still top, albeit now by only one point.
This was a defeat, not a disaster. The key now is to move on.
Wenger made only one change in his entire 16 for this quickfire return to the North-East. Philippe Senderos replaced Alex Song on the bench. Otherwise the two new partnerships forged at St James’ Park in midweek were retained — Gilberto and Lassana Diarra in central midfield, Eduardo and Emmanuel Adebayor up front.
Middlesbrough came into this game in the relegation zone while Arsenal were looking to restore their lead in the Premier League to four points. On paper it seemed a straight-forward task for Wenger’s men however it was worth remembering this was the fourth in a quartet of draining away trips over the course of the last 12 days. They were also lacking Cesc Fabregas (hamstring), Alex Hleb (Achilles), Abou Diaby (back), Mathieu Flamini (thigh) and Robin van Persie (knee). It would not be easy.
That was illustrated in the starkest terms after three minutes when Aliadiere was sent sprinting through with Toure in pursuit. Despite the fact the Frenchman’s run was angled across goal Manuel Almunia elected to come out to meet the ball. But before he had got there, Toure’s stretched out a leg and clipped the former Arsenal striker. His old side bitterly disputed the penalty decision from referee Howard Webb but Downing stepped up to drive the ball past Almunia.
Before the game, Wenger had said Middlesbrough’s performances had been better than their results. With the confidence of a surprise lead, they set about making up for lost time.
Aliadiere worried Gallas into turning a weak clearance into the path of Tuncay but the French defender recovered to charge down his shot.
In the 18th minute only Toure’s flicked header stopped O’Neil’s drifting cross reaching the lurking Aliadiere at the far post.
To this point Middlesbrough were the better side. When Rosicky registered a weak shot across the face of goal in the 22nd minute it represented the visitors’ first genuine effort on goal. And even then rookie keeper Ross Turnbull was hardly worried.
Unusually Arsenal were looking to hit the ball long. But just past the half-hour, they started the stir.
Toure’s free-kick was charged down and a minute later, as the visitors sustained pressure for the first time in the game, the Ivorian found himself with no support on the left flank. He decided to foray forward on his own. He exchanged passes with Adebayor on the edge of the area but was flagged offside as he bundled through.
In the 34th minute, Arsenal created their first clear chance. Eboue hoisted a free-kick to the far post and Adebayor, as he had in scoring at Aston Villa, climbed high above the home defence. His header was powerful and directed downwards however it only flicked the sidenetting.
It seemed Arsenal were starting to turn the screw. However Middlesbrough rallied just before the break. Tuncay escaped to the right-hand byline but Almunia cut out his low cross. Seconds later the Turkish international hacked an effort horribly wide.
Nicklas Bendtner replaced Eduardo at the interval. It was an understandable move as the Croatian had struggled to make an impression.
However, early on, there was little difference in the balance of play. Within a couple of minutes, Aliadiere sent Tuncay clear with a cute angled ball through. He effort beat Almunia but his shot trickled past the post. A major miss.
Then, after Toure was harshly booked for hauling down Aliadiere, David Wheater hammered a drive goalwards from the edge of the area. Fortunately for Arsenal it hit the iron-plated chest of Toure.
On the hour, a flowing Middlesbrough move ended with George Boateng thumping a rasping effort just wide. Immediately, Wenger threw on Theo Walcott for Eboue and Denilson for Diarra. The sweeping changes were an indication of his concern.
Arsenal did respond but they could not force a decent save from Turnbull. It has been the story of the game for them.
With 17th minutes left, Middlesbrough got their second. O’Neil met a corner with a low drive through a crowded area, Almunia dived low to his left to push the ball aside. It seemed safe but Tuncay pounced and arrowed his shot high into the net at the near post.
It sucked the life out of Arsenal. Rosicky drove past Turnbull deep into injury-time but, by then, the points had long since gone.
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Robin van Persie is also going to be involved. The Dutch striker has not been seen in an Arsenal shirt since October 7 because of a knee problem.
“He is OK,” said Wenger. “He will be in the squad tomorrow. I have not yet made a decision if he will start but he could play some part.
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No clear news on Cesc or Hleb for Cfc game looks doubtful but will keep checking
“He is OK,” said Wenger. “He will be in the squad tomorrow. I have not yet made a decision if he will start but he could play some part.
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No clear news on Cesc or Hleb for Cfc game looks doubtful but will keep checking
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The Arsenal manager has question-marks hanging over the fitness of Cesc Fabregas (hamstring), Alex Hleb (hamstring) and Mathieu Flamini (thigh). All three are not in full training at present but could return before the visit of Avram Grant's side on Sunday.
From Afc site
Have no info on Cesc, but if had to say, do think he will play against Cfc
From Afc site
Have no info on Cesc, but if had to say, do think he will play against Cfc
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“Who will make it, I don’t know?” said Arsène Wenger at his pre-match press conference. “We know Robin van Persie will be available. As for Mathieu Flamini, Cesc and Alex Hleb, the signs look quite good but we have to make a decision.”
The manager added that if Fabregas was passed fit he would play.
Hope am not tempting fate, think Cesc will play, the most iffy of the 3 is Hleb
The manager added that if Fabregas was passed fit he would play.
Hope am not tempting fate, think Cesc will play, the most iffy of the 3 is Hleb
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Arsenal are closing in on Bulgarian starlet Nikolay Dimitrov.
The 20-year-old is very highly-rated in his homeland and The Gunners have now made an approach after tracking him for a number of weeks.
Dimitrov is a technically gifted left winger, who can also play up-front and he is making a big name for himself.
He is believed to have caught Arsenal's attention whilst on international duty with the Under-21 side.
Dimitrov's club Levski Sofia have now confirmed that Arsenal have made an approach to take him on trial, which they have accepted.
Approach
"We have known about Arsenal interest from about two weeks ago," Levski's executive director Nasko Sirakov told the local media.
"The only thing now left is for Nikolay to travel to London."
Levski coach Stanimir Stoilov has little doubt that Dimitrov will make a big impression on Arsenal.
"I am very happy for him," said Stoilov. "He is young and very talented.
"The invitation from Wenger is quite a tribute, not only for the player but for the club also."
The 20-year-old is very highly-rated in his homeland and The Gunners have now made an approach after tracking him for a number of weeks.
Dimitrov is a technically gifted left winger, who can also play up-front and he is making a big name for himself.
He is believed to have caught Arsenal's attention whilst on international duty with the Under-21 side.
Dimitrov's club Levski Sofia have now confirmed that Arsenal have made an approach to take him on trial, which they have accepted.
Approach
"We have known about Arsenal interest from about two weeks ago," Levski's executive director Nasko Sirakov told the local media.
"The only thing now left is for Nikolay to travel to London."
Levski coach Stanimir Stoilov has little doubt that Dimitrov will make a big impression on Arsenal.
"I am very happy for him," said Stoilov. "He is young and very talented.
"The invitation from Wenger is quite a tribute, not only for the player but for the club also."
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William Gallas is fit to face Everton on Saturday but Emmanuel Eboue and Theo Walcott will be rested for the trip to Goodison Park.
"Van Persie is still out," said Wenger. "I thought he could play against Everton but I was a bit too optimistic because he is not ready. I believe it is a short term problem but he will not be available against West Ham either.
"It is a muscular problem but we need patience. It is a small injury but if you want to win a horse race you need your horse to be 100 per cent.
From Afc site
"Van Persie is still out," said Wenger. "I thought he could play against Everton but I was a bit too optimistic because he is not ready. I believe it is a short term problem but he will not be available against West Ham either.
"It is a muscular problem but we need patience. It is a small injury but if you want to win a horse race you need your horse to be 100 per cent.
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Bacary Sagna is rested and Gilberto is still recovering from sickness. Justin Hoyte is likely to fill-in at right back while Emmanuel Eboue and Theo Walcott are recalled after missing the 4-1 win at Everton.
Robin van Persie (muscular) is still out but Wenger now estimates his return as “optimistically 10 days.”
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Robin van Persie (muscular) is still out but Wenger now estimates his return as “optimistically 10 days.”
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Cup of Nations
Alex Song has been called up to Cameroon's squad for the African Cup of Nations.
Arsenal will miss Kolo Toure while he is away at the African Nations Cup.
The Ivorian played his last Premier League game (just my thought but dont expect him to play cup game)
From Afc site (other than my bit)
Alex Song has been called up to Cameroon's squad for the African Cup of Nations.
Arsenal will miss Kolo Toure while he is away at the African Nations Cup.
The Ivorian played his last Premier League game (just my thought but dont expect him to play cup game)
From Afc site (other than my bit)
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