A Depressing Anouncement

Hello all.
Sadly, I have been exceptionally busy these past few weeks and will be for the next few.
As a result, I will not be able to write posts on a consistent bases. None the less, you can still follow me on twitter (@TheProudGooner). I will be able to update on a fairly consistent basis from there.
All I ask is to check back in every week or so; I may have some posts up.
Regarding Arsenal, I'll make it quick. We are a young squad, but we lack experience and mental strength, despite what Arsene says. And speaking of Arsene, we as Arsenal fans should trust him and the club.
If you have any questions or comments, email me at TheProudGooner@gmail.com
Cheers all.

International Break Round-up, Blackburn Preview

Oh Jack. Quite the headline hogger.

     So the international break is finally over and we can look past the boring friendlies and look forward to some exciting Arsenal football.
     Arsenal has come out relatively unscathed this break, with Ramsey looking to be our only player unfit to play this Saturday. Bendtner and van Persie also picked up knocks but as of right now Wenger said that the two are alright.
     Along with those two, Cesc, Song, Diaby, and Walcott should all be fit for Saturday. THANK YOU LORD OUR SAVIOR. Finally a full squad (or at least 80% of it). The international break has been very kind to us in giving the injured time to recover before our run in with Blackburn.

     While Fat Sam is no longer the manager of Blackburn and I don't exactly watch Blackburn play that often, I can only suspect that their style won't be too different from Fat Sam's and  that they'll use Robinson's long balls and Samba's height against us. More over, I've heard their shit, because they have'nt really been winning at all.
     So with a near full squad (attacking-wise) and a weak Blackburn side, there is no excuse for failure, and no room for it either. We're already on the brink of losing the title and if we drop points this weekend I think its safe to say that we would be out of the title race.

     With all these new inclusions, this is my projected starting eleven:

                      van Persie

     Nasri                              Walcott

                       Fabregas

               Wilshere        Song

Clichy     Koscielny     Squillaci     Sagna

                         Almunia

     The one position I'm not 100% sure on is Theo. I know he's not match fit so Nasri may come onto the right again to make room for Arshavin.
     And the fact that I dropped Arshavin is brilliant. The fact that we now have Arshavin, Bendtner, and Chamakh on the bench is a great sign. FINALLY some depth.
     But the inclusion of Walcott is extremely important. He gives us the width and pace we need and the width that no other player gives us.
     Now regarding Almunia- Wenger openly said that he will start. A very smart move, based on Lehmann's performance against Wigan for the reserves' 2-1 loss last weekend. He looked very shaky despite being only a couple of months out of the game. You can find the highlights of the match and Mad Jens's shaky moments here.

     Tomorrow, we need to go out with no fear. The physicality of Song is key, and Squillaci and Koscielny will have to win all the headers, especially on set pieces when Samba comes up. 110% focus will be required and nothing less.
     I am fully confident that this Arsenal side can cope with the pressure of getting the three points, with the return of such important players. My predicted scoreline is 4-1 believe it or not.

     Also, I put up a poll on the blog asking whether or not you lot thought Arsenal would win the title this year. The odd exceptions is that i told you to use your head and not your heart when answering. Sadly, the only poll received three votes, but of those three, all said no. Lovely. 

     In other news Jack Wilshere is now a father. In case you needed reminding, he is 19. And the mother is his ex -girlfriend. Congratulations Jack, but let's be a little more careful next time... I think you're growing up a little too fast, don't you?

     Also in news regarding Jack, Arsene is openly against Jack playing in this summers U-21 championship for England. Wenger says that Wilshere will gain nothing from playing at a lower level, and that by Jack playing it takes away the chance for another player that could be developed into a first-team player. Selfish on Stuart Pearce's part in my eyes, who is not looking for the development of youth, but for the simple glory of possibly winning a trophy that quite frankly, no one really cares about.
     But then Wilshere actually snapped back at Wenger, actually saying that playing with the U-21's would be good for him and he would gain things. Its easy to understand why Jack would want to play, with his eagerness for the game, but Jack probably doesn't understand the importance of rest and the importance of not overplaying at such a young age. Wenger obviously has more experience in the game, and I feel Jack is simply being complacent to that fact.
     If Jack plays this summer, fuck off Stuart Pearce. You are doing your country no favors whatsoever.

     Well I think that's that for now. I'd mourn the death of Rocky but it would be too hard and no one needs reminding. RIP Rocky.
     On a good note, have a good Saturday, and COME ON YOU GUNNERS!!!