Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Pool disappointment, Wenger whinings and Spuds smashing !!

Well im Blogging after a long time, Well what time to start writing again. We have a big game coming up on wednesday against the old enemy Tottenham hotspurs. 
Firstly I would mention about the last game at emirates against liverpool. Was a big disappointment. The same old story unable to defend in the dying minutes, when we look like winning the game. Though Eboue has come under lot of criticism for his late tackle on Lucas which resulted in a penalty and the equaliser, Lucas had his part in making a dive. Well can't blame him though, nowadays everyone does it. 
Whats more saddening is the amount of criticism, wenger has got in the recent past. He has changed so much i nthe past 4-5 years. Everyone has criticised wenger for his touchline arguments with kenny daglish and to an extent of being made fun of. A person of his stature being insulted to such a level is really disappointing to watch. But AW has also changed a lot. Earlier during games, he never used to let his emotions burst out like this. These days, whenever we are losing, he becomes restless at touchline, gets involved in altercations with the refrees as well as the rival managers. Henry Winter has come up with a realistic article on the Telegraph. u can read the Article here. He said Arsene Wenger should stop shielding his players for the losses, make them responsible for their actions in the game. He should stop making excuses for the losses. Like blaming the refrees, the pitch, or the ever crowded fixtures. These things apply for every damn team, not only for Arsenal. Time n again, there has been reports published in every newspaper criticizing wenger. Wenger's whinings have become a topic for laughter among other teams.

The Great is not who succeeds in everything, he is who accepts failures gracefully.
I respect Arsene Wenger more than anything, but he must learn to accept team's incapability and losses. On the other hand, No one can lead a club with full of youngsters, nurture them, & play the best football in premier league. He doesnt spend much on players, but spends wisely, infact FIFA themselves have urged other clubs to follow Arsenal football club. Despite all this Arsenal have been constant title contenders alongside Chelshits and Manyoos. And not the money splashing Citte or Pool. No one else has the vision of Arsene Wenger, he is a legend in his own terms.
Coming to Wednesday's big game against the Spuds. This north london derby brings out all the emotions in each team. And if u play well in the derby ure a hero. Last year Spurs staged an astonishing comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at emirates, possibly the worst day for all the gooners. This time around Gunners must be looking to avenge that defeat in White hart lane.
Theo Walcott has said he "owns the fans a victory" for that loss at emirates and said that it would be more intense than ever. Sagna is fit and will return for the clash along with Denilson and Almunia. Wenger has almost the full strength squad, but wont risk Vermaelen, until hes fully ready. But the problem is in the mind, and players should be inculcated with a more positive attitude. Someone should step up and win the game for Arsenal, Nasri and Walcott would be crucial. A win at white hart lane might not fetch us the league, but would give some consolation at the end of the season as well as boost the confidence of the players and fans.
Go Gunners!!