Arsenal Players On Internationals

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Internationals coming up.

Ramsey played for half hour v Scotland this week.

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N Ireland v Wales on SS1 atm

0-1 Wales

Ramsey scored. Decent finish

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Seventeen members of the Arsenal first team have been called up by their countries for the upcoming international fixtures.

Arsenal.com will bring you a digest of all the games featuring the Gunners.



Thomas Vermaelen (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/thomas-vermaelen)
Belgium v Turkey, June 3
Thomas Vermaelen has been called up to the Belgium squad for a Euro 2012 Qualifier against Turkey on June 3. The Arsenal defender hasn't represented his country since picking up the Achilles injury on international duty in September that saw him miss virtually the whole season.



Jack Wilshere (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/jack-wilshere) and Theo Walcott (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/theo-walcott)
England v Switzerland, June 4
Jack Wilshere (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/jack-wilshere) and Theo Walcott (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/theo-walcott) have been called up to the England squad to face Switzerland in a Euro 2012 qualifier on June 4. England are top of Group G in their qualifying standings with ten points, ahead of Montenegro on goal difference.



Robin van Persie (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/robin-van-persie)
Brazil v Holland, June 4
Uruguay v Holland, June 8
Robin van Persie (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/robin-van-persie) has been called up to the Holland squad for two international friendlies in South America. Bert van Marwijk’s side face Brazil in Goiania on June 4 before travelling to Montevideo on June 8 where they will meet Uruguay.



Aaron Ramsey (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/aaron-ramsey)
Wales 2-0 Northern Ireland, May 27
Wales 1-3 Scotland, May 25
Aaron Ramsey (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/aaron-ramsey) was on the scoresheet for Wales as they beat Northern Ireland 2-0 in the Nations Cup on Friday. The Arsenal midfielder gave his side the lead after 35 minutes and Robert Earnshaw sealed the win late in the second half. Ramsey was also a 61st-minute substitute as Wales went down 3-1 against Scotland on Wednesday. Earnshaw had given Gary Speed’s side a half-time lead in Dublin but West Brom midfielder James Morrison equalised shortly after the break. Ramsey was introduced just after the hour mark but goals from Kenny Miller and Christophe Berra gave Scotland victory.



Samir Nasri (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/samir-nasri), Bacary Sagna (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/bacary-sagna) and Abou Diaby (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/abou-diaby)
Belarus v France, June 3
Ukraine v France, June 6
Poland v France, June 9
Bacary Sagna (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/bacary-sagna), Samir Nasri (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/samir-nasri), Abou Diaby (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/abou-diaby) and Gael Clichy (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/gael-clichy) have been called up to the France squad for games against Belarus, Ukraine and Poland. Laurent Blanc’s squad travel to Minsk for a Euro 2012 Group D qualifier on June 3 before playing two international friendlies. Les Bleus face Ukraine in Donetsk on June 6 before travelling to Warsaw to face Poland on June 9.



Tomas Rosicky (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/tomas-rosicky)
Peru v Czech Republic, June 4
Japan v Czech Republic, June 7
Tomas Rosicky (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/tomas-rosicky) has been called up to the Czech Republic squad for two international friendlies to be played in Japan. Michal Bilek’s side face Peru in Matsumoto on June 4 before taking on Japan in Yokohama on June 7.



Wojciech Szczesny (http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players/wojciech-szczesny)
Poland v Argentina, June 5
Poland v France, June 9
Wojciech Szczesny (http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players/wojciech-szczesny) has been called up to the Poland squad for international friendlies against Argentina and France in Warsaw. Franciszek Smuda’s side host Argentina on June 5 before facing France on June 9.



Andrey Arshavin (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/andrey-arshavin)
Russia v Armenia, June 4
Russia v Cameroon, June 7
Andrey Arshavin (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/andrey-arshavin) has been called up to Dick Advocaat’s Russia squad for a Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia. Russia host the Group B game in St. Petersburg on June 4 before facing Cameroon in a friendly in Salzburg on June 7.



Nicklas Bendtner (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/nicklas-bendtner)
Denmark v Iceland, June 4
Nicklas Bendtner (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/nicklas-bendtner) has been called up to the Denmark squad for a Euro 2012 Qualifier against Iceland on June 4.



Johan Djourou (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/johan-djourou)
England v Switzerland, June 4
Johan Djourou (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/johan-djourou) has been called up to the Switzerland squad for their Euro 2012 Group G Qualifier against England.





Marouane Chamakh (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/marouane-chamakh)
Morocco v Algeria, June 4
Marouane Chamakh (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/marouane-chamakh) has been called up to the Morocco squad for a Continental Qualifier against Algeria on June 4.



Emmanuel Eboue (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/emmanuel-eboue)
Benin v Ivory Coast, June 5
Emmanuel Eboue (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/emmanuel-eboue) has been called up to the Ivory Coast squad for a Continental Qualifier against Benin on June 5.





Kieran Gibbs (http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players/kieran-gibbs) and Henri Lansbury (http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players/henri-lansbury)
England Under-21s v Norway Under-21s, June 5
European Under-21 Championships, June 11 - June 25
Kieran Gibbs (http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players/kieran-gibbs) and Henri Lansbury (http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players/henri-lansbury) have been called up to the England squad for next month’s European Under-21s Championships in Denmark. Stuart Pearce’s side begin their campaign on June 12 against Spain in Herning. They then meet Ukraine at the same venue on June 15 and finish their Group B fixtures on June 19 against Czech Republic. Before then, England take on Norway in a warm-up fixture at St. Mary’s Stadium on June 5.

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/38281/international-watch

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Arsenal (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/teams/england/94/arsenal) goalkeeper (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/06/01/2513372/arsenals-damian-martinez-delighted-to-be-involved-with-argentina-#) Damian Martinez (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/people/argentina/30318/dami%C3%A1n-mart%C3%ADnez) declared himself over the moon to be involved with the Argentine national team after receiving a late call-up to join the Albiceleste for their friendly in Nigeria.

Martinez, just 18 years old and a product of the Independiente youth system before moving to England, received the call after Oscar Ustari suffered a knee injury in training and was ruled out of tonight's friendly. He will sit on the bench for the Seleccion, behind Rojo No.1 Adrian Gabbarini in a team formed from players under 25 years old based in Europe.

Speaking on Tuesday evening after a madcap dash to Abuja, the teenager admitted that he could not believe he was involved in the national team, and that it still felt unreal to him.

"My agent called me, he told me and I couldn't believe him, I thought that he was winding me up. It was an incredible bit of news," Martinez told Radio Belgrano.

"I threw my gloves and boots into a suitcase and I left. I didn't even bring a toothbrush! I am here to test myself and when you are given these chances, you cannot waste them."

The goalkeeper has been training with the senior Arsenal team for just over a month.


http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/06/01/2513372/arsenals-damian-martinez-delighted-to-be-involved-with-argentina-

Bad news. Pretty much gurantees Wenger wont buy a keeper now

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Sagna and Nasri played the full game v Belarus.

Diaby was subbed off at the 73rd min

Vermaelen played the 2nd half v Turkey

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Sir Jack, Theo and Djourou all started today.

Djourou is awful. The other 2 looked good

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Djourou was fucking garbage. At least he's consistent.

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Arshavin and Bendter played the full matches for their countries

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RVP played over an hour in Brazil

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Jack showed glimpses of his ability, but tired as the game wore on, Theo the same may be lesser so. Djourou was abject.

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http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/38281/international-watch

How the players did

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Chamakh scored for Morocco in a 4-0 win v Algeria

France won 4-1 in Ukraine

Diaby was the Arsenal player that played. He came off the bench

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Wojciech Szczesny (http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players/wojciech-szczesny)
Poland 2-1 Argentina, June 5
Poland v France, June 9
Wojciech Szczesny (http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players/wojciech-szczesny) played the full 90 minutes as Poland beat Argentina 2-1 on Sunday. Poland now host France in Warsaw on June 9.

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Is Szczesny first choice for Poland?

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Is Szczesny first choice for Poland?

Probably.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13698266.stm

Gibbs out of the Under 21s

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Will we have any representation now?

[Master Splinter]

Lansbury.

[Darth Vela]

Lansbury should be there, he's the only one though I think as all our other youngsters have decided they're Nigerian.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Ah yeah I forgot about him, obviously. Still time for him to pull out though I guess.

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Samir Nasri (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/samir-nasri), Bacary Sagna (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/bacary-sagna) and Abou Diaby (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/abou-diaby)
Poland 0-1 France, June 9
Ukraine 1-4 France, June 6
Belarus 1-1 France, June 3
Bacary Sagna (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/bacary-sagna) and Abou Diaby (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/abou-diaby) helped France to a 1-0 victory over Wojciech Szczesny (http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players/wojciech-szczesny)’s Poland on Thursday. Sagna completed the full 90 minutes while Diaby was substituted at half time. Tomasz Jodlowiec’s own goal in the 14th minute was enough to give Laurent Blanc’s side victory. Diaby was also a 76th-minute substitute as France beat Ukraine 4-1 on Monday. The Arsenal midfielder replaced Mamadou Sakho and saw Blanc’s side score three goals in the final three minutes to record an impressive away win. Samir Nasri (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/samir-nasri), Sagna and Diaby all started as France drew 1-1 with Belarus in a Euro 2012 Qualifier on Friday. Florent Malouda cancelled out Eric Abidal’s own goal ensuring Les Bleus side remain top of Group D. Nasri and Sagna completed the full 90 minutes while Diaby was replaced after 73 minutes.

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Wojciech Szczesny (http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players/wojciech-szczesny)
Poland 0-1 France, June 9
Poland 2-1 Argentina, June 5
Wojciech Szczesny (http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players/wojciech-szczesny) played the full 90 minutes as Poland lost against France on Thursday. Szczesny also played the full 90 minutes as Poland beat Argentina 2-1 on Sunday.

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Robin van Persie (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/robin-van-persie)
Uruguay 1-1 Holland, June 8
Brazil 0-0 Holland, June 4
Robin van Persie (http://www.arsenal.com/first-team/players/robin-van-persie) played the full 90 minutes as Holland drew 1-1 with Uruguay on Wednesday. Dirk Kuyt cancelled out Luis Suarez’s opener two minutes into injury time to earn a draw for Bert van Marwijk’s side. Van Persie also played 64 minutes before being substituted as Holland drew 0-0 with Brazil on Saturday.

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Four Arsenal players have been selected in the England squad for the women's World Cup this summer.

Faye White (http://www.arsenal.com/ladies/players/faye-white), Rachel Yankey (http://www.arsenal.com/ladies/players/rachel-yankey), Steph Houghton and Ellen White (http://www.arsenal.com/ladies/players/ellen-white) were all selected by Hope Powell. The tournament starts in Germany later this month. The full squad is as follows:

GOALKEEPERS
Karen Bardsley (New Jersey Sky Blue), Rachel Brown (Everton), Siobhan Chamberlain (Bristol Academy)

DEFENDERS
Sophie Bradley (Lincoln Ladies), Claire Rafferty (Chelsea), Alex Scott (Boston Breakers), Casey Stoney (Lincoln Ladies), Dunia Susi (Birmingham City), Rachel Unitt (Everton), Faye White (http://www.arsenal.com/ladies/players/faye-white) (Arsenal)

MIDFIELDERS
Anita Asante (New Jersey Sky Blue), Laura Bassett (Birmingham City), Jess Clarke (Lincoln Ladies), Steph Houghton (Arsenal), Jill Scott (Everton), Fara Williams (Everton), Rachel Yankey (http://www.arsenal.com/ladies/players/rachel-yankey) (Arsenal)

FORWARDS
Eniola Aluko (New Jersey Sky Blue), Karen Carney (Birmingham City), Kelly Smith (Boston Breakers), Ellen White (http://www.arsenal.com/ladies/players/ellen-white) (Arsenal)

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Lansbury played the last 20 odd mins v Spain Under 21s this evening

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Henri Lansbury was a 57th-minute substitute as England Under-21s drew 0-0 with Ukraine in the European Championships on Wednesday.

The Arsenal midfielder replaced Scott Sinclair just before the hour-mark and England looked much more of a goal threat after his introduction.

The point leaves Stuart Pearce’s side third in Group B and needing to beat Czech Republic on Sunday to secure a place in the Semi Finals.

Really should start. They have looked more lively when he comes on

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Henri Lansbury (http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players/henri-lansbury) was a 64th-minute substitute as England Under-21s crashed out of the European Championships with a 2-1 defeat against Czech Republic on Sunday.

The Arsenal midfielder replaced Jordan Henderson with the game goalless and England went in front just 12 minutes later through Danny Welbeck’s header.

But late goals from Jan Chramosta and Tomas Pekhart sent the Czechs through to the Semi-Finals and condemned Stuart Pearce’s side to an early exit.


Apparently had a knock which was why he didnt start

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Thirteen members of the Arsenal first team have been called up by their countries for the upcoming international period.

Arsenal.com will bring you a digest of all the games featuring the Gunners.

Gervinho
Ivory Coast v Israel
Wednesday, August 10
Gervinho has been called up to the Ivory Coast squad for a friendly against Israel. The game is being held in Geneva.

Aaron Ramsey
Wales v Australia
Wednesday, August 10
Aaron Ramsey has been called up to the Wales squad for Wednesday’s friendly against Australia in Cardiff.

Samir Nasri and Bacary Sagna
France v Chile
Wednesday, August 10
Samir Nasri and Bacary Sagna have both been called up to the France squad for Wednesday's friendly against Chile in Montpellier.

Wojciech Szczesny
Poland v Georgia
Wednesday, August 10
Wojciech Szczesny has been called up to the Poland squad for Wednesday's friendly against Georgia.


Robin van Persie
England p-p Holland
Wednesday, August 10
Holland’s friendly against England has been postponed.

Thomas Vermaelen
Slovenia v Belgium
Wednesday, August 10
Thomas Vermaelen has been called up to the Belgium squad for this week’s friendly against Slovenia in Ljubljana.

Johan Djourou
Liechtenstein v Switzerland
Wednesday, August 10
Johan Djourou has been called up to the Switzerland squad for Wednesday’s friendly against Liechtenstein.

Andrey Arshavin
Russia v Serbia
Wednesday, August 10
Andrey Arshavin has been called up to the Russia squad ahead of Wednesday’s friendly against Serbia in Moscow.

Tomas Rosicky
Norway v Czech Republic
Wednesday, August 10
Tomas Rosicky has been called up to the Czech Republic squad for a friendly against Norway in Oslo.

Nicklas Bendtner
Scotland v Denmark
Wednesday, August 10
Nicklas Bendtner has been called up to the Denmark squad ahead of Wednesday’s friendly against Scotland.

Alex Song
Cameroon v El Salvador
Wednesday, August 10
Alex Song has been called up to the Cameroon squad for a friendly against El Salvador. The game is being held in Los Angeles, America.

Armand Traore
Senegal v Morocco
Wednesday, August 10
Armand Traore has been called up to the Senegal squad for Wednesday's game


How many will be injured for the Newcastle game?

im going for 4

[Master Splinter]

Arshavin, Ramsey and Dennis Bendtner started so far.

Arshavin also got injured.

[Seaman's Ponytail]

Sounds like new boy Gervy's done well at least

http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news?slug=ap-ivorycoast-israel

[WilshereourGHEL]

Rambo injured.

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Aaron Ramsey
Wales 1-2 Australia
Wednesday, August 10
Aaron Ramsey captained Wales against Australia on Wednesday. The Arsenal midfielder played the first 45 minutes as Gary Speed’s side went down 2-1 in Cardiff.

Gervinho
Ivory Coast 4-3 Israel
Wednesday, August 10
Gervinho helped the Ivory Coast to a 4-3 victory over Israel on Wednesday night. Arsenal’s summer signing had a hand in two goals as the Elephants cruised into a 3-0 lead. Israel pulled two back but Didier Drogba sealed the win from the penalty spot seven minutes from time. Gervinho was substituted after 88 minutes with the game won.

Samir Nasri and Bacary Sagna
France 1-1 Chile
Wednesday, August 10
Samir Nasri and Bacary Sagna both started as France drew 1-1 with Chile on Wednesday. Nasri played 66 minutes before being replaced while Sagna was withdrawn nine minutes from the end. Loic Remy gave Laurent Blanc’s side an early lead but Nicolas Cordova earned Chile a point in the 76th minute.

Andrey Arshavin
Russia 1-0 Serbia
Wednesday, August 10
Andrey Arshavin played 31 minutes before being substituted as Russia beat Serbia 1-0 on Wednesday. The Arsenal forward was replaced by Diniyar Bilyaletdinov just after the half-hour mark in Moscow with the game goalless. Substitute Pavel Pogrebnyak scored the only goal eight minutes into the second half to give Dick Advocaat’s side victory.

Nicklas Bendtner
Scotland 2-1 Denmark
Wednesday, August 10
Nicklas Bendtner played 45 minutes before being substituted as Denmark lost 2-1 against Scotland on Wednesday. Robert Snodgrass scored the winning goal a minute before half-time at Hampden Park.

Robin van Persie
England p-p Holland
Wednesday, August 10
Holland’s friendly against England was postponed.

Wojciech Szczesny
Poland 1-0 Georgia
Wednesday, August 10
Wojciech Szczesny played the full 90 minutes and kept a clean sheet to help Poland to a 1-0 win against Georgia on Wednesday.

Johan Djourou
Liechtenstein 1-2 Switzerland
Wednesday, August 10
Johan Djourou played 60 minutes of Switzerland’s 2-1 win in Liechtenstein.

Tomas Rosicky
Norway 3-0 Czech Republic
Wednesday, August 10
Tomas Rosicky played 60 minutes before being substituted in the Czech Republic’s 3-0 defeat against Norway.

Armand Traore
Senegal 0-2 Morocco
Wednesday, August 10
Armand Traore made his debut for Senegal in Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat against Morocco. The Arsenal defender played 70 minutes.

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http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3754099/Theo-Walcott-is-facing-the-wrath-of-England-coach-Fabio-Capello-over-his-revelations-about-the-hardline-boss.html

Hope he retires.

Come on Jack. Do the same

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Sixteen members of the Arsenal first team have been called up by their countries for the forthcoming international period.

Arsenal.com will bring you a digest of all the games featuring the Gunners.

Yossi Benayoun
Israel v Greece, September 2
Croatia v Israel, September 6
Yossi Benayoun has been called up to the Israel squad for Euro 2012 qualifiers against Greece and Croatia. The midfielder, who has joined Arsenal on a season-long loan from Chelsea, will captain his country for the Group A fixtures in Tel Aviv and Zagreb.

Per Mertesacker
Germany v Austria, September 2
Poland v Germany, September 6
Per Mertesacker has been called up to the Brazil squad for matches against Austria and Poland. Joachim Loew's team host Austria for their Euro 2012 qualifier in Gelsenkirchen on Friday, before heading to Gdansk to face Poland in a friendly match on Tuesday, September 6.

Chu Young Park
South Korea v Lebanon, September 2
Kuwait v South Korea, September 6
Chu Young Park is in the South Korea squad for games against Lebanon and Kuwait.


Theo Walcott
Bulgaria v England, September 2
England v Wales, September 6
Theo Walcott has been called up to Fabio Capello’s England squad for their crucial Euro 2012 qualifying matches against Bulgaria and Wales. The Three Lions travel to Sofia on Friday, before welcoming Wales to Wembley on Tuesday, September 6.

Aaron Ramsey
Wales vs Montenegro, September 2
England v Wales, September 6
Aaron Ramsey has been called up to the Wales squad for Euro 2012 qualifying matches against Montenegro and England. Gary Speed’s side host Montenegro on Friday before travelling to Wembley on Tuesday, September 6.

Gervinho
Rwanda v Ivory Coast
Saturday, September 3
Gervinho has been called up to the Ivory Coast squad for their African Cup of Nations 2012 qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali.


Lauent Koscielny and Bacary Sagna
Albania v France, September 2
Romania v France, September 6
Laurent Koscielny and Bacary Sagna have been called up for France’s Euro 2012 qualifying matches against Albania and Romania. Laurent Blanc’s team travel to Tirana on Friday before heading to Bucharest on Tuesday, September 6.

Andrey Arshavin
Russia v Macedonia
Russia v Republic of Ireland
Andrey Arshavin has been called up to help Russia’s Euro 2012 qualification bid for matches against Macedonia and the Republic of Ireland. Russia host Macedonia in Moscow on Friday before welcoming Giovanni Trapattoni’s Irish outfit on Tuesday, September 6.

Robin van Persie
Netherlands v San Marino, September 2
Finland vs Netherlands, September 6
Robin van Persie has been called up to the Netherlands squad for Euro 2012 qualifying matches against San Marino and Finland. Bert van Marwijk’s side host San Marino in Eindhoven on Friday before heading to Helsinki to face Finland on Tuesday, September 6.

Wojciech Szczesny
Poland v Mexico, September 2
Poland v Germany, September 6
Wojciech Szczesny has been called up to the Poland squad for friendly matches against Mexico and Germany. Poland host Mexico in Warsaw on Friday before welcoming Germany to Gdansk on Tuesday, September 6.

Johan Djourou
Switzerland v Bulgaria
Tuesday, September 6
Johan Djourou has been called up to the Switzerland squad for their Euro 2012 qualifying match against Bulgaria in Basel on Tuesday, September 6.

Tomas Rosicky
Scotland v Czech Repubic, September 3
Czech Republic v Ukraine, September 6
Tomas Rosicky has been called up to the Czech Republic squad for matches against Scotland and Ukraine. Rosicky’s side travel to Hampden Park on Saturday for a Euro 2012 qualifier before hosting Ukraine for a friendly match in Prague on Tuesday, September 6.


Alex Song
Cameroon v Mauritius
Saturday, September 3
Alex Song has been called up to the Cameroon squad for Saturday’s home African Cup of Nations qualifier against Mauritius in Yaounde.

Thomas Vermaelen
Azerbaijan v Belgium, September 2
Belgium v USA, September 6
Thomas Vermaelen has been called up to the Belgium squad for matches against Azerbaijan and the United States. Belgium travel to Baku for their Euro 2012 qualifer against Azerbaijan on Friday before hosting the US in a friendly match in Brussels on Tuesday, September 6.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
England Under-21s v Azerbaijan Under-21s, September 1
England Under-21s v Israel Under-21s, September 5
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been called up to Stuart Pearce's England Under-21 squad for matches against Azerbaijan and Israel. The Young Lions host Azerbaijan in an Under-21 qualifier at Watford's Vicarage Road on Thursday evening before welcoming Israel to Barnsley's Oakwell on Monday, September 5.

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What about Henri Lansbury? If he is spending his final year of his contract at West Ham - what does that mean for us? Is it his final year or did he sign an extension? He's 20 but I rate him, always have rated him and watching him and Oxlade-chambermaid link up yesterday I reckon he does have a future with Arsenal - he reminds me of a Ljunberg-type player and I think another year on-loan will do him the world of good - but I'd hate to see us lose him if he is in his final year of a contract. Thoughts?

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He'll be sold.

Id keep him but he needed to be loaned out to a premiership club and see how he does. We know how he does in the lower leagues as hes been there on loan plenty of times.

Hes as good as if not better than Cleverley but unfortunately Cleverley has Fergie as manager and Lansbury as Wenger

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RVP scores.

Hopefully he gets a few and is subbed so his confidence grows and he doesnt get injured

[fakeyank]

RVP scores.

Hopefully he gets a few and is subbed so his confidence grows and he doesnt get injured

When he is on international duty, there is a 78.52% chance of him getting injured!

[Cripps_orig]

RVP gets a 2nd

Ramsey also scored

Theo has also looked very good for England

[Cripps_orig]

RVP hat trick :dance:

[AKBapologist]

4th for RVP 9 - 0 Holland lol

[Kaiser]

Holland equalling their biggest ever win at 9-0 (vs Finland in 1912 and Norway in 1972).

Decent morale boost for RVP though it is vs. San Marino.

[Cripps_orig]

Scoring 4 v San Marino worked for Ian Wright.

If RVP becomes half as good as him then il be delighted

[AKBapologist]

11 - 0

San Marino :lol:

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International Football Round Up on Sky Sports 1 at 10pm

Might show RVPs goals

[McNamara That Ghost...]

They'll just show the home nations and Ireland. I mean they've started with the England game. :lol:

If I'm wrong, post to say they'll be on.

[Cripps_orig]

I just checked the infobar and only the home nations are mentioned

We'll see Ramseys goal i guess.

Seen it already though.

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Ben Shepard :doh:

Asked Alan Curbishley if Parker handballed it before the 3rd goal and if Bulgaria should have had a penalty for it

The handball was 10 yards outside the area

[Cripps_orig]

http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/09/02/holland-11-0-san-marino-euro-2012-qualifying-highlights-video/

All 11 goals

[KSE Comedy Club]

Chu young scored a hat trick against lebanon ##

http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/park-chuyoung-lebanon-15356930/

http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/park-chuyoung-2-lebanon-15357098/

http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/chuyoung-park-3-lebanon-15357262/

[Unai Tea]

Get that man two scoops of chihuahua flavoured ice cream. He's earned it.

[GunnerFan4Life]

Song plays for Cameroon right? They've been knocked out of ACN apparently.

[Cripps_orig]

Song plays for Cameroon right? They've been knocked out of ACN apparently.

They have a chance of qualifiyng still

Big news is Egypt havent qualified

[toothless gibbon]

I've read Gervinho created most of the chances and scored in Ivory Coast's 5-0 win over Rwanda.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

They have a chance of qualifiyng still

Big news is Egypt havent qualified

At the moment Cameroon are some way away from being one of the top two runners-up. Second to last in fact. They need to win and hope all the other teams either draw or lose.

Cameroon have Congo DR next, who are their closest challengers in their group. It'll take quite a lot of circumstances for Cameroon to make it, basically.

[Cripps_orig]

EMMANUEL FRIMPONG has turned his back on England in favour of representing Ghana.

The Arsenal midfielder met with the president of the Black Stars' football association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, after the team played Brazil in a friendly at Craven Cottage last night.

Nyantakyi said: "Yesterday we met him after the game at Fulham at a hotel.

"He wants to play for Ghana. We have to apply to FIFA now — send them the documentation and wait.

"It is out of my hands how long they will take but with my experience I expect no longer than three months and it will probably be shorter than that.

"I am very happy for this because he is a good player."

Frimpong was born in Ghana but moved to North London as a youngster and has represented England at youth level.

He was called up to the England Under-21 squad last month but was forced to withdraw with a foot injury.

But Frimpong seemed to confirm he will represent the country of his birth in a post on his Twitter account.

He said: "I have done my part for the love of the country. Now let's wait and see the outcome..."


http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3798181/Emmanuel-Frimpong-snubs-England-to-play-for-Ghana.html

Good news or bad?

[AKBapologist]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3798181/Emmanuel-Frimpong-snubs-England-to-play-for-Ghana.html

Good news or bad?
BAD. Will disappear during winter for ACoN.

[Joker]

Bad because referees with be less lenient with his tackling now.

[Cripps_orig]

Arshavin played the whole match v Ireland and played well.

[AKBapologist]

Walcott out with a tight hamstring, J Y Park scored again today.

[Cripps_orig]

Ramsey was MOTM for Wales v England

Sagna played the whole game v Romania and got a clean sheet

Sirchesney v Mertesacker still going on. Both started

Djourou started for Swiss. Needs to have a word with Shaqiri and bring him here asap

Benayoun started in a 3-1 loss to Croatia

Cant remember anyone else

[toothless gibbon]

Bendtner scored the first two of his inevitable 30 goal season.

[AKBapologist]

Posted this in the other thread:
Oliver Khan ZDF: "Tonight There was only one world class player - Szczesny
Mertesacker did ok, 1-1 vs poland.

Gervinho didn't do badly either (1 goals and 2 assists)

[Cripps_orig]

Posted this in the other thread:
Oliver Khan ZDF: "Tonight There was only one world class player - Szczesny
Mertesacker did ok, 1-1 vs poland.

Gervinho didn't do badly either (1 goals and 2 assists)

It was 2-2

[Master Splinter]

People who think Szczesny is a clown :lol:.

I'm sure they'll admit they were wrong.

[Ashburton2006]

Apparently Mertesackers had a nightmare last night playing for Germany!

http://www.goal.com/en/news/1717/editorial/2011/09/07/2654130/arsenal-fans-should-be-worried-following-per-mertesackers-horror-

[LDG]

Apparently Mertesackers had a nightmare last night playing for Germany!

http://www.goal.com/en/news/1717/editorial/2011/09/07/2654130/arsenal-fans-should-be-worried-following-per-mertesackers-horror-

Oh well. I fucking hate Germany, so all is good.

[Ashburton2006]

Oh well. I fucking hate Germany, so all is good.

:shrug:
I think that you are missing the point?

[LDG]

"Arsenal Defender A Bit Shit Shocker"

:shrug:

[Darth Vela]

People who think Szczesny is a clown :lol:.

I'm sure they'll admit they were wrong.

They don't exist, and if they did they'd be Ach so we should ignore them anyway.

In terms of Mertesacker having a shocker, it's got to the point whereby I simply don't trust anything I read, if everyone is continuing with the 'Arsenal in crisis' route then Mertesacker being competent would be a bit of a blow.

[Boss]

Bendtner :bow: :bow:

Should have kept him tbh.

[GP]

Apparently Mertesackers had a nightmare last night playing for Germany!

http://www.goal.com/en/news/1717/editorial/2011/09/07/2654130/arsenal-fans-should-be-worried-following-per-mertesackers-horror-

goal.com :haha:

[Master Splinter]

goal.com :haha:

:gp:

[Master Splinter]

Bendtner :bow: :bow:

Should have shot him tbh.

:gp:

[Cripps_orig]

They don't exist, and if they did they'd be Ach so we should ignore them anyway.

In terms of Mertesacker having a shocker, it's got to the point whereby I simply don't trust anything I read, if everyone is continuing with the 'Arsenal in crisis' route then Mertesacker being competent would be a bit of a blow.

We all have our shockers tbh

Kos being a good defender comes to mind....should we just ignore you then?

[Darth Vela]

We all have our shockers tbh

Kos being a good defender comes to mind....should we just ignore you then?

Probably for the best, yeah.

[hymppi]

:bow: @ team finland for not injuring rvp last nite.

[Cripps_orig]

Internationals: Ramsey leads Wales at Wembley
Sixteen members of the Arsenal first team were called up by their countries for the recent international break. Here is a digest of all the games featuring the Gunners.

Aaron Ramsey
England 1-0 Wales, September 6
Wales 2-1 Montenegro, September 2
Aaron Ramsey captained Wales and was Man of the Match against England at Wembley on Tuesday. After the game, the Arsenal midfielder said: "I am happy with my performance and the team’s performance. We could have got something out of the game, it wasn’t to be, but we can take a lot of positives from the game. We outplayed them in the second half. We did ourselves proud. We did really well and that is two good performances on the bounce now. We can build from that now and take a lot of heart into the next games.” Ramsey was on the scoresheet on Friday as Gary Speed's side beat Montenegro 2-1 in Cardiff.

Theo Walcott
England 1-0 Wales, September 6
Bulgaria 0-3 England, September 2
Theo Walcott did not feature for Fabio Capello's side as they beat Wales 1-0 at Wembley on Tuesday. The winger played 82 minutes of England's 3-0 victory over Bulgaria in Sofia on Friday night.

Robin van Persie
Finland 0-2 Netherlands, September 6
Netherlands 11-0 San Marino, September 2
Robin van Persie played 67 minutes for the Dutch side which dispatched Finland 2-0 in Helsinki on Tuesday to confirm their qualification for Euro 2012. The striker was in lethal form for the Netherlands on Friday night, netting four times as Bert van Marwijk's side brushed aside San Marino 11-0 in Eindhoven. The striker became the first Holland player to score four goals in a European Championships qualifier since Marco van Basten netted a record five against Malta in December 1990.

Chu Young Park
Kuwait 1-1 South Korea, September 6
South Korea 6-0 Lebanon, September 2
Chu Young Park continued his scoring streak for South Korea with another strike in his side's 1-1 draw with Kuwait on Tuesday. On Friday the new signing from Monaco hit a hat-trick as South Korea secured an emphatic victory in their World Cup qualifier against Lebanon.

Per Mertesacker
Poland 2-2 Germany, September 6
Germany 6-2 Austria, September 2
Per Mertesacker played the full 90 minutes in Germany's 2-2 friendly draw with Poland in Gdansk on Tuesday, captaining the side in the second half. The new signing from Werder Bremen was an unused substitute in Germany's 6-2 Euro 2012 qualifier win against Austria on Friday.

Laurent Koscielny and Bacary Sagna
Romania 0-0 France, September 6
Albania 1-2 France, September 2
Bacary Sagna played the full 90 minutes as France battled to a 0-0 draw against Romania in Bucharest on Tuesday. Laurent Koscielny was an unused substitute. Sagna missed France's 2-1 victory over Albania on Friday with a virus, while Koscielny was again on the bench.

Andrey Arshavin
Russia 0-0 Republic of Ireland, September 6
Russia 1-0 Macedonia, September 2
Andrey Arshavin played the full 90 minutes and captained Russia to a goalless draw against Giovanni Trapattoni's Republic of Ireland in Moscow on Tuesday. The midfielder also played a whole match on Friday to help the the Russians to a 1-0 win against Macedonia.

Wojciech Szczesny
Poland 2-2 Germany, September 6
Poland 1-1 Mexico, September 2
Wojciech Szczesny played the full 90 minutes in Poland's 2-2 friendly draw against Germany in Gdansk on Tuesday. The young goalkeeper was an unused substitute on Friday as the Poles battled to a 1-1 friendly draw against Mexico in Warsaw.

Thomas Vermaelen
Belgium 1-0 USA, September 6
Azerbaijan 1-1 Belgium, September 2
Thomas Vermaelen is injured and subsequently did not feature in Belgium's 1-0 friendly win over the United States in Brussels on Tuesday.

Yossi Benayoun
Croatia 3-1 Israel, September 6
Israel 0-1 Greece, September 2
Yossi Benayoun captained Israel to a 3-1 defeat against Croatia in his side's Euro 2012 qualifier in Zagreb on Tuesday. The new loan signing from Chelsea also played the full 90 minutes as Israel went down 1-0 at home to Greece in their Euro 2012 qualifier in Tel Aviv on Friday.


Tomas Rosicky
Czech Republic 4-0 Ukraine, September 6
Scotland 2-2 Czech Repubic, September 3
Tomas Rosicky did not feature for the Czech Republic side that brushed aside Ukraine 4-0 on Tuesday. The midfielder captained his country to a 2-2 draw in their Euro 2012 qualifier against Scotland on Saturday.


Johan Djourou
Switzerland 3-1 Bulgaria
Tuesday, September 6
Johan Djourou played 90 minutes for the Switzerland side which took home a 3-1 victory from Bulgaria in their Euro 2012 qualifier on Tuesday.

Alex Song
Cameroon 5-0 Mauritius
Saturday, September 3
Alex Song played 90 minutes for Cameroon as they cruised past Mauritius in their African Cup of Nations qualifier in Yaounde.

Gervinho
Rwanda 0-5 Ivory Coast
Saturday, September 3
Gervinho was on the scoresheet as the Ivory Coast thrashed Rwanda 5-0 on Saturday.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
England Under-21s 6-0 Azerbaijan Under-21s, September 1
England Under-21s 4-1 Israel Under-21s, September 5
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain entered the fray as a half-time substitute against Israel Under-21s and stamped his mark on the match with a hand in all three goals. The winger laid on strikes for Martyn Waghorn, Marvin Sordell and Henri Lansbury before winning the penalty which Nathan Delfouneso converted. The recent acquisition from Southampton played 76 minutes of England Under-21s' 6-0 Euro 2013 qualifier victory over Azerbaijan Under-21s at Watford's Vicarage Road on Thursday night.

[mkkreuk]

Wojciech Szczęsny vs. Germany. 3:28 in particular was class.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7Wle6z8z7c

[Cripps_orig]

International Watch: Gunners away on duty
Sixteen members of the Arsenal first team have been called up by their countries for the international break. You can follow our digest of events over the weekend.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Iceland Under-21s v England Under-21s, October 6
Norway Under-21s v England Under-21s, October 10
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been called up for England Under-21s' European Championship qualifers against Iceland and Norway. The Young Lions travel to Reykjavik to face Iceland on Thursday before playing Norway in Drammen on Monday.

Aaron Ramsey
Wales v Switzerland, October 7
Bulgaria v Wales, October 11
Aaron Ramsey has been called up the Wales squad for matches against Switzerland and Bulgaria. The midfielder will captain his side in Swansea on Friday against Switzerland before travelling to Sofia to face Bulgaria on Tuesday.

Theo Walcott and Kieran Gibbs
Montenegro v England
Friday, October 7
Theo Walcott and Kieran Gibbs have been called up to Fabio Capello's England squad for their Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro. The Three Lions travel to Podgorica requiring a point to guarantee their qualification for the tournament.

Robin van Persie
Netherlands v Moldova, October 7
Sweden v Netherland, October 11
Robin van Persie has been called up the Netherlands squad for matches against Moldova and Sweden. Bert van Marwijk's side host Moldova in Rotterdam on Friday before travelling to Solna for their Euro 2012 qualifier against Sweden. The Dutch have already qualified for the tournament.

Ju Young Park
South Korea v Poland, October 7
South Korea v United Arab Emirates, October 11
Ju Young Park has been called up the South Korea squad for matches against Poland and United Arab Emirates. They host Poland in Seoul for a friendly match before welcoming UAE to Suwon for their World Cup 2014 qualifier.

Laurent Koscielny
France v Albania, October 7
France v Bosnia-Herzegovina, October 11
Laurent Koscielny has been called up to the France squad for Euro 2012 qualifiers against Albania and Bosnia. The French will host both matches in Saint-Denis.

Johan Djourou
Wales v Switzerland, October 7
Switzerland v Montenegro, October 11
Johan Djourou has been called up to the Switzerland squad for Euro 2012 qualifying matches against Wales and Montenegro. The Swiss will travel to Swansea to face Wales on Friday before hosting Montenegro in Basel on Tuesday.

Marouane Chamakh
Morocco v Tanzania
Sunday, October 9
Marouane Chamakh has been called up to the Morocco squad for their African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania on Sunday. The match will be played in Marrakech.

Per Mertesacker
Turkey v Germany, October 7
Germany v Belgium, October 11
Per Mertesacker has been called up to the Germany squad for Euro 2012 qualifying matches against Turkey and Belgium. Joachim Low's side travel to Istanbul to face Turkey on Friday before welcoming Belgium to Dusseldorf on Tuesday.

Andrey Arshavin
Slovakia v Russia, October 7
Russia v Andorra, October 11
Andrey Arshavin has been called up to the Russia squad for Euro 2012 qualifiers against Slovakia and Andorra. The Russians travel to Zilina to face Slovakia on Friday before hosting Andorra in Moscow on Tuesday.

Lukasz Fabianski
South Korea v Poland, October 7
Poland v Belarus, October 11
Lukasz Fabianski has been called up to the Poland squad for friendly matches against South Korea and Belarus. Poland travel to Seoul to face South Korea before welcoming Belarus to Wiesbaden.

Yossi Benayoun
Malta v Israel
Saturday, October 11
Yossi Benayoun has been called up to the Israel squad for a Euro 12 qualifier against Malta. Yossi will captain his side in Ta'Quali.


Tomas Rosicky
Czech Republic v Spain, October 7
Lithuania v Czech Republic, October 11
Tomas Rosicky has been called up to the Czech Republic side for Euro 2012 qualifying matches against Spain and Lithuania. Rosicky will captain his nation against the tournament champions in Prague on Friday before heading to Kaunas to play Lithuania on Tuesday.

Alex Song
Congo DR v Cameroon, October 7
Equitorial Guinea v Cameroon 11
Alex Song has been called up to the Cameroon squad for African Cup of Nations 2012 qualifiers against Congo DR and Equitorial Guinea. Cameroon travel to Kinshasa to face Congo DR before heading to Malabo for the clash against Equitorial Guinea.

Gervinho
Ivory Coast v Burindo
Sunday, October 9
Gervinhohas been called up to the Ivory Coast squad to face Burundi in an African Cup of Nations 2012 qualifer. The match will be played in Abidjan.

[GunnerFan4Life]

Oxlade Chambo with 2 goals :bow:

[Cripps_orig]

Oxlade Chambo with 2 goals :bow:

yay

[Ollie the Optimist]

hatrick now

[Cripps_orig]

Just seen the goals on SSN

Good finish for the first, tap in for the 2nd after the keeper dropped the ball and beat 3 players and scored from near the goal line for the 3rd although thats a keeper mistake as well tbh. Looked greating beating the players though.

Theo has taught him well.

Cant wait for both to be being awesome for England full team

[Master Splinter]

Theo has taught him well.



:haha:

On form today tbf.

Oxface is a Must Start now.

If he doesn't play against Sunderland, the Wenger just fuck off, as a great man once said.

[Syn]

Scoring a hat-trick for England U21 is quite impressive.

Where did he play in the game? Left wing? Up front?

Hope he starts against Sunderland.

[Marc Overmars]

Oxface is looking like a great investment, can't wait to see how the next few years pan out for him.

Hopefully under a different manager who can get the best out of him. :coffee:

[Master Splinter]

Hopefully under a different manager who can get the best out of him. :coffee:

Mancini?

Or Mourinho when he takes over?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Our Park scored two goals in a 2-2 draw with Poland. Fabianski was in goal for Poland.

It'd be nice to actually see Park play for us given he scores with regularity internationally. :rolleyes:

[Cripps_orig]

Koscielny on the bench for France

Wenger needs to take tips

[Cripps_orig]

Ramsey scores a penalty for Wales

[Kano]

Our Park scored two goals in a 2-2 draw with Poland. Fabianski was in goal for Poland.

It'd be nice to actually see Park play for us given he scores with regularity internationally. :rolleyes:

agreed. just to see what the fucker can actually do on the pitch instead of reading about it or watching shitty youtube clips

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Koscielny on the bench for France

Wenger needs to take tips

The Poles don't want him either

Kos :pal:

Chesney/ Fabianski :bow:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Mancini?

Or Mourinho when he takes over?

We'd be lucky to get Dario Gradi

[fakeyank]

Who saw Scott Parker yesterday? Fucking top player!! What did he go for? 5 or 6 million quid?! What a fucking loss!! Wenger needs to be shot for this crime... if he didnt want to sign him because he was 30, why sign a stupid good for nothing cunt like Yossi who is 31?!

[fakeyank]

Our Park scored two goals in a 2-2 draw with Poland. Fabianski was in goal for Poland.

It'd be nice to actually see Park play for us given he scores with regularity internationally. :rolleyes:

Come on.. it makes no sense whatsoever to play a man who is in form! Only top managers do that..

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Who saw Scott Parker yesterday? Fucking top player!! What did he go for? 5 or 6 million quid?! What a fucking loss!! Wenger needs to be shot for this crime... if he didnt want to sign him because he was 30, why sign a stupid good for nothing cunt like Yossi who is 31?!

erm we got yossi on loan bit diffrent

[Master Splinter]

The same Parker who was even worse than the lamentable Barry last night?

Fakeyank, do you enjoy being the Master Of Wrong?

[fakeyank]

The same Parker who was even worse than the lamentable Barry last night?

Fakeyank, do you enjoy being the Master Of Wrong?

You clearly dont understand football..

[Master Splinter]

You clearly dont understand football..

Oh dear.

I'm not the one who said Parker was fucking top yesterday, when he was terrible.

[fakeyank]

Oh dear.

I'm not the one who said Parker was fucking top yesterday, when he was terrible.

Well you clearly dont understand football because you said Barry was better than him. Parker was the best player on the pitch last night. He was the best player on the pitch during Tottenham and Arsenal... he was the best player yesterday according to most people who reviewed the game. I am sorry for may be being dumb but when pretty much every tom dick and harry can see he was the best, I'd like to beg to differ and say you sir are terrible naive about the game of football and I suggest following something simple like kabbadi.

As for me being master of wrong.. I dont recall myself really being wrong about anything regarding football. So far I have said:

- AW needs to go.. check
- Hargreaves needed to be signed on a pay as you play deal.. jury is still out but on a pay as you play deal, he looks to be a good deal missed
- Parker was a steal at 6 million.. you can disagree with this all you like but pretty much anyone with the knowledge of the offside rule will say otherwise
- Rosicky is a piece of shit (been saying it since 2007).. check!
- We needed a mauling or major shock to change our transfer policy... step forward 8-2 defeat and we sign experienced players.. check
- You dont have a clue about football.. CHECK!

:good:

[Maestro]

:popcorn:

[Cripps_orig]

I like Parker and would have loved him here as hes better than any of our CMs

But he was a bit shit yesterday

[GP]

Oh dear.

I'm not the one who said Parker was fucking top yesterday, when he was terrible.

Parker is massively shit.

[Joker]

We missed a trick by failing to get Parker. Another fine decision by *******.

[Cripps_orig]

We missed a trick by failing to get Parker. Another fine decision by *******. Him and Jose Enrique. Both were available for decent prices and both play in positions we need players in and Wenger fucked up

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Him and Jose Enrique. Both were available for decent prices and both play in positions we need players in and Wenger fucked up

Not really both are nothing speciall tbh there are much better players in Pakers role we could have got and there are better Lb's we could have got thats where Wenger got it wrong.

Lets be real if Parker was french he'd be overated and shite by the media. and people on here would have moaned if we got him.

None of the other top teams went it for parker shows how good he really is.

[Cripps_orig]

Not really both are nothing speciall tbh there are much better players in Pakers role we could have got and there are better Lb's we could have got thats where Wenger got it wrong.

Lets be real if Parker was french he'd be overated and shite by the media. and people on here would have moaned if we got him.

None of the other top teams went it for parker shows how good he really is.

Yes there are better players around but none of those would come to us. We arent a top club anymore. We are a laughing stock and cant attract the top players any more. Parker and Jose Enrique whilst not being the best around were certainly the best we could have got. They are better than the shite we have in the team right now and both have PL experience and have had excellent starts woth their new clubs.

Wenger :doh:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Yes there are better players around but none of those would come to us. We arent a top club anymore. We are a laughing stock and cant attract the top players any more. Parker and Jose Enrique whilst not being the best around were certainly the best we could have got. They are better than the shite we have in the team right now and both have PL experience and have had excellent starts woth their new clubs.

Wenger :doh:

Ok so on enrique i agree but with parker id rather be buy someone of better quality in jan tbh.

[Ollie the Optimist]

Yes there are better players around but none of those would come to us. We arent a top club anymore. We are a laughing stock and cant attract the top players any more. Parker and Jose Enrique whilst not being the best around were certainly the best we could have got. They are better than the shite we have in the team right now and both have PL experience and have had excellent starts woth their new clubs.

Wenger :doh:

personally with the two games i have seen of coqulein, i would rather have him. talented and good. was our best player against scum and without him, we would have done worse at OT. it says a lot about parker when he went on deadline day i think or if not deadline day then only a day or two before it

[Cripps_orig]

Parker is 320948203948 times better than Coquelin and i like Coquelin but ultimately hes just another young player who wont come good if at all for years yet and we dont have time to bed in youngsters anymore

[Ollie the Optimist]

Parker is 320948203948 times better than Coquelin and i like Coquelin but ultimately hes just another young player who wont come good if at all for years yet and we dont have time to bed in youngsters anymore

judging by his two performances in the league so far, we dont need to bed him in. hes that good already. he reminds of gilberto, you just dont see him on the pitch yet the attacks break down and he has the ball. hes good enough to start right now, imo he will do a chesney. just throw him in and watch him make that spot his own

[Injury Time]

Parker is 320948203948 times better than Coquelin and i like Coquelin but ultimately hes just another young player who wont come good if at all for years yet and we dont have time to bed in youngsters anymore


judging by his two performances in the league so far, we dont need to bed him in. hes that good already. he reminds of Gilberto, you just dont see him on the pitch yet the attacks break down and he has the ball. hes good enough to start right now, imo he will do a chesney. just throw him in and watch him make that spot his own
...and now over to Zimm :popcorn:

[Cripps_orig]

Tbf Gilberto was awesome. Coquelin has a long way to go to be as good but the Brazillian is a good role model for Coquelin to base his game on

[Master Splinter]

Coquelin has had a full season in Ligue 1 too, which is why he looks more comfortable than Frimpong.

Being a better player obviously helps as well.

[Cripps_orig]

Park scored again v UAE

Was a free kick as well

We need to see how he does in the first team for us

[Master Splinter]

That's 8 goals in four games for his country now?

Park and Oxface are Must Starts.

If not, Wenger :rose:.

[Cripps_orig]

Chamakh scored v Tanzania

Gervinho got an assist for Kolo Toures goal v Burundi

Cameroon have failed to make the African Nations Cup

[Cripps_orig]

http://www.talksport.co.uk/radio/drivetime/blog/2011-10-10/video-return-chamakh

Chamakhs goal

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Chamakh scored v Tanzania

Gervinho got an assist for Kolo Toures goal v Burundi

Cameroon have failed to make the African Nations Cup

Yey will have song still

[Cripps_orig]

Fabianski starts v Belarus

[Cripps_orig]

ARSENAL whizkid Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could receive a late England call-up this week.

The midfielder, 18, was in Fabio Capello's provisional squad as well as the Under-21s.

Despite suffering back spasms over the weekend, he remains with Stuart Pearce's Young Lions for their Euro qualifier against Iceland at Colchester on Thursday.

And Oxlade-Chamberlain could still earn a promotion to the seniors if Capello is hit by injury withdrawals ahead of the senior friendlies with Spain and Sweden.

Three Lions boss Capello may give keepers David Stockdale and Scott Carson game time in the Wembley double-header.

Ipswich loanee Stockdale, 26, is uncapped while Bursa-spor stopper Carson has not played since a blunder against Germany three years ago.


http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3920400/Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain-could-still-get-an-England-call-up.html

[Cripps_orig]

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/40453/international-watch-gunners-away-on-duty

Arsenal players going away this week

[Master Splinter]

Djourou to take out RVP?

Maybe Hummels so he doesn't fuck them up when they come to The Emirates.

Ju to get 87 goals for South Korea then play for the Reserves for the next month.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/40453/international-watch-gunners-away-on-duty

Arsenal players going away this week

Why couldn't holland have 1 match like Wales and Ivory cost.

[Cripps_orig]

Carl Jenkinson faces a tough decision on his international career but he insists it is not on the agenda right now.

The Arsenal defender has a British father and a Finnish mother and has represented both England and Finland at youth level. However he is still eligible for either country because he has yet to make a senior international appearance.

Jenkinson has settled in well at Emirates Stadium since his summer move from Charlton and looks a big prospect for the future. Whether that future lies with England or Finland remains to be seen.

"Everyone knows I've got a choice to make on that front," Jenkinson told Arsenal Player. "But at the moment I'm just concentrating on my club football, that's my main aim.

"I honestly could not tell you what my decision will be [between England and Finland] because it's something I'm going to have to think about in depth. But I'm not in that position yet so I'm just concentrating on Arsenal and doing the best I can here."

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/jenkinson-i-ve-got-a-tough-choice-to-make

Finland can have him

[Fist of Lehmann]

So can England.

[Cripps_orig]

So can England.Dont want England to have him tbh.

[cricketsi]

Dont want England to have him tbh. Agreed, he's too good for England. GHFL

[fakeyank]

So can England.

May be in 3-4 years. Right now, his only good attribute is his crossing. His defending is awful and I'd wait till he gets a few years in before playing for England.

[Niall_Quinn]

His only good attribute is his crossing. Apart from his no-nonsense approach to the game, which we've been desperately lacking. And the fact he's 19 years old and improving in every game he plays. And he's smart, gets up and down the pitch well, is a reliable tackler, has deceptive pace, throws himself at the ball when he has to, knows how to keep it simple in tight spaces, is about 20 times better than Sagna when he crosses the halfway line, has been a trusty stand-in at the back in Sagna's absence, seems delighted to be at the club, doesn't shoot his mouth off in the newspapers, earns his money when he steps on the pitch. Yes apart from that, his only attribute is his crossing and if he continues to plug away for another 3-4 years he might just convince those doubters who refuse to judge him on his performances.

[fakeyank]

His only good attribute is his crossing. Apart from his no-nonsense approach to the game, which we've been desperately lacking. And the fact he's 19 years old and improving in every game he plays. And he's smart, gets up and down the pitch well, is a reliable tackler, has deceptive pace, throws himself at the ball when he has to, knows how to keep it simple in tight spaces, is about 20 times better than Sagna when he crosses the halfway line, has been a trusty stand-in at the back in Sagna's absence, seems delighted to be at the club, doesn't shoot his mouth off in the newspapers, earns his money when he steps on the pitch. Yes apart from that, his only attribute is his crossing and if he continues to plug away for another 3-4 years he might just convince those doubters who refuse to judge him on his performances.

I cant believe I just read an entire advert from you!! You must be sponsored by CJ! And you are saying all of those attributes from 6 odd games? He has deceptive pace? He was caught out multiple times against Bale against Spurs because of his lack of pace. Throws himself at the ball.. which instance does this come from? I am sure he must have thrown himself at the ball but I am sure most players including Chamakh has thrown themselves at the ball!

He does seem better than Sagna offensively and that is because of his crossing. As for being delighted at the club, which 19 year old from League 1 wouldnt be? Shoot his mouth off in newspapers- well, he is not half as important for the papers to even talk to him about shooting his mouth! If he improves like he looks like he is, he will soon be shouting his mouth off, no worries about that!

I do think he will get better but no way should he be starting for a top 10 team right now. He is very promising and probably will become a great right back but he is nowhere near as good as you make him to be.

[Niall_Quinn]

I cant believe I just read an entire advert from you!! You must be sponsored by CJ! And you are saying all of those attributes from 6 odd games? He has deceptive pace? He was caught out multiple times against Bale against Spurs because of his lack of pace. Throws himself at the ball.. which instance does this come from? I am sure he must have thrown himself at the ball but I am sure most players including Chamakh has thrown themselves at the ball!

He does seem better than Sagna offensively and that is because of his crossing. As for being delighted at the club, which 19 year old from League 1 wouldnt be? Shoot his mouth off in newspapers- well, he is not half as important for the papers to even talk to him about shooting his mouth! If he improves like he looks like he is, he will soon be shouting his mouth off, no worries about that!

I do think he will get better but no way should he be starting for a top 10 team right now. He is very promising and probably will become a great right back but he is nowhere near as good as you make him to be.

I knew you could take every point, turn it around and slaughter the kid if you put your mind to it. My advert, your hit piece, my summary - he adds a whole new dimension to the right, your summary, he can cross but let's not talk about how he ends up in the position to be able to cross. Probably luck, every time. In those desperate penalty box scrambles we often have we used to stand around helplessly watching events unfold. Now you'll see at least 1 of 3 guys fighting the limits of bone and muscle to get just one toe on the ball. TV, Kos and CJ. And I have a feeling Merts will get there too once he's a bit more settled. He's a well established German international btw, and we have a Brazilian international at left back. Neither has settled as quickly as Jenkinson. It's just a fact. I was wrong about Kos, I watched him, thought he was shite and a liability, I knew he had heart but I didn't think that was going to be enough. Turns out I was 100% wrong. Happens sometimes. I now have a choice to try to defend my error or to just come out and give the guy some encouragement (because all the lads come here regularly to see what I'm writing about them - fact). So I give Kos the credit he's earned, after all he was absolutely superb and almost single handedly got us that clean sheet against Marseilles. Now it's time for people to give Jenks the recognition for what he's achieved so far. Has he won the CL? No. Has he been flung into a team in crisis and helped steady a ship that was on the verge of capsizing? Yes. So do we keep saying he's shite and all he can do is cross a ball? Well we could I suppose.

Chamakh is reaching the end of his career, what you see right now is the pinnacle. That's scary bad.

[Cripps_orig]

Sixteen members of the Arsenal first-team squad have been called up by their countries for the international break. Find out how they get on by checking our digest.

Tomas Rosicky
Montenegro 0-1 Czech Republic, November 15
Czech Republic 2-0 Montenegro, November 11
Tomas Rosicky guided the Czech Republic to Euro 2012 on Tuesday night as his side claimed a 1-0 win in Montenegro to go through 3-0 on aggregate. The midfielder played the full 90 minutes and captained the Czechs as they claimed a 2-0 win in Prague on Friday.

Per Mertesacker
Germany 3-0 Netherlands, November 15
Ukraine 3-3 Germany, November 11
Per Mertesacker played the full 90 minutes as Germany breezed past the Netherlands in Hamburg on Tuesday. The defender did not feature in Germany's 3-3 draw with Ukraine in Kiev on Friday.

Thomas Vermaelen
France 0-0 Belgium, November 15
Belgium 2-1 Romania, November 11
Thomas Vermaelen played the full 90 minutes as Belgium kept a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw against France in Paris on Tuesday. The centre-back did not feature in Belgium's 2-1 friendly win over Romania in Liege on Friday.

Wojciech Szczesny and Lukasz Fabianski
Poland 2-1 Hungary, November 15
Poland 0-2 Italy, November 11
Lukasz Fabianski played the full match as Poland recorded a 2-1 victory over Hungary in Poznan on Tuesday. Wojciech Szczesny did not feature but he did play the full 90 minutes of Poland's 2-0 defeat to Italy in Wroclaw on Friday.

Theo Walcott
England 1-0 Sweden, November 15
England 1-0 Spain, November 12
Theo Walcott played 67 minutes of England's slender 1-0 victory over Sweden at Wembley on Tuesday. The winger also enjoyed 45 minutes of England's 1-0 win over Spain on Saturday.

Laurent Koscielny
France 0-0 Belgium, November 15
France 1-0 USA, November 11
Laurent Koscielny did not feature in France's 0-0 draw with Belgium in Paris on Tuesday. The defender did feature for his country on Friday, helping the French keep a clean sheet as they beat the USA 1-0.

Johan Djourou
Luxembourg 0-1 Switzerland, November 15
Netherlands 0-0 Switzerland, November 11
Johan Djourou did not feature in Switzerland's 1-0 away win over Luxembourg in Josy-Barthel on Tuesday. The defender played the full 90 minutes of Switzerland's 0-0 draw with the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Friday.

Robin van Persie
Germany 3-0 Netherlands, November 15
Netherlands 0-0 Switzerland, November 11
Robin van Persie did not feature for the Netherlands against Germany on Tuesday. "I had a good talk with Arsène Wenger and we decided that Robin would play only on Friday," said coach Bert van Marwijk. "After that we would send him back to London." The striker played the full 90 minutes of the Netherlands' 0-0 home draw with Switzerland in Amsterdam.

Ju Young Park
Lebanon 2-1 South Korea, November 15
United Arab Emirates 0-2 South Korea, November 11
Ju Young Park missed South Korea's trip to face Lebanon on Tuesday after picking up a booking against UAE that ruled him out of the qualifier. The striker continued his fine run of goalscoring form as his nation took home all three points from Dubai on Friday, netting in the dying moments of the game to secure victory for his side.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Belgium Under-21s 2-1 England Under-21s, November 14
England Under-21s 5-0 Iceland Under-21s, November 10
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain played 90 minutes as England Under-21s went down to a last-minute winner in Belgium. The winger had been looking to build on his man of the match performance against Iceland. Oxlade-Chamberlain played the full 90 minutes as the young Lions recorded a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Iceland in Colchester on Thursday night.

Francis Coquelin
France Under-21s 2-0 Slovakia Under-21s, November 14
France Under-21s 3-0 Romania Under-21s, November 10
Francis Coquelin played 76 minutes of France Under-21s' comfortable 2-0 win over Slovakia in Angers on Monday. The midfielder played the whole match on Thursday night as the French brushed aside Romania in Nantes.

Alex Song
Morocco 1-1 (p) Cameroon, November 13
Cameroon 3-1 Sudan, November 11
Alex Song started as Cameroon brushed aside Sudan in the LG Friendly Cup in Morocco.

Aaron Ramsey
Wales 4-1 Norway
Saturday, November 12
Aaron Ramsey captained Wales to victory once more as Gary Speed's side recorded an impressive 4-1 win over Norway in Cardiff on Saturday.

Gervinho
South Africa 1-1 Ivory Coast
Saturday, November 12
Gervinho featured as Ivory Coast claimed a 1-1 draw against South Africa in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Andrey Arshavin
Greece 1-1 Russia
Friday, November 11
Andrey Arshavin played the full 90 minutes of Russia's 1-1 draw with Greece in Piraeus on Friday.


Joel Campbell also scored v Spain

[Cripps_orig]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3938586/Video-Arsenal-kid-Joel-Campbell-shocks-Spain.html

Campbells goal

[Cripps_orig]

So how have our players done in the ACON?

[Olivier's xmas twist]

So how have our players done in the ACON?

Both have done poor, chamack should be home by tuesday

[Cripps_orig]

Good to see him back

Hope Ivory Coast go to the final though

[Cripps_orig]

1945: At long last, Gervinho scores his first goal of the finals. And he does it the hard way, running from inside his own half after beating Berthe on the halfway line. That said, there was no challenge on the Ivorian forward as he ran 55 yards or so before curling into the far corner from a tight angle. Great finish, great goal - but terrible defending.

Why cant he do that for us?

[Cripps_orig]

Anyone wanting to see the goal, it'll be on ITV4 soon

[Cripps_orig]

Gervinho misses the decisive spot kick as he costs his country the ANC

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Gervinho misses the decisive spot kick as he costs his country the ANC

No he did no cost his country

[Cripps_orig]

No he did no cost his countryMissed the penalty which lost them the match

[Coney]

Gervinho misses the decisive spot kick as he costs his country the ANC

No - Drogba did by missing a penalty during the match.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Bolton's on-loan winger Ryo Miyaichi could make his international debut at the end of this month. The Japanese Football Association (JFA) have contacted Owen Coyle's side about calling up the 19-year-old for their World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan on 29 February.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/gossip/

[KSE Comedy Club]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/gossip/Ryo looked great for them last week, a proper winger.

Scored a cracking goal too.

Why did we loan him out exactly?!

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Ryo looked great for them last week, a proper winger.

Scored a cracking goal too.

Why did we loan him out exactly?!

You do know who our manager is ?

[KSE Comedy Club]

You do know who our manager is ?Yeh, it was rhetorical ;)

[Cripps_orig]

Ryo looked great for them last week, a proper winger.

Scored a cracking goal too.

Why did we loan him out exactly?!Was a bit shit for us

Flourishes under Coyle

Coyle for Arsenal

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Was a bit shit for us

Flourishes under Coyle

Coyle for Arsenal

Did he even play for us

[Cripps_orig]

Did he even play for usPre season where he was shit and a Carling Cup game where he was worse.

Wenger is a shit manager but loaning out a player who was shit is not one thing he can be critisised for

Most importantly about Ryus move to Bolton is who gets the money from the Asian market for the shirt sales etc?

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Pre season where he was shit and a Carling Cup game where he was worse.

Wenger is a shit manager but loaning out a player who was shit is not one thing he can be critisised for

Most importantly about Ryus move to Bolton is who gets the money from the Asian market for the shirt sales etc?


Stan K, PHW, AW, Deffo not me or you or the team.

[Cripps_orig]

Ramsey is out of the Wales match v whoever they face

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Costa Rica.

Might be a chance to actually see Joel Campbell in action. :faint:

[Ollie the Optimist]

Missed the penalty which lost them the match

if you going to say this, then i guess that means suarez bottled it yesterday, suposdly a top striker in the league, yet he lets charlie adam and stuart downing take a penalty before him

[Cripps_orig]

if you going to say this, then i guess that means suarez bottled it yesterday, suposdly a top striker in the league, yet he lets charlie adam and stuart downing take a penalty before himWhat?

[Marc Overmars]

:wacko:

[Cripps_orig]

ARSENE WENGER is convinced Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will make England's Euro 2012 squad.

The 18-year-old was tipped to be named in Stuart Pearce's squad for the friendly with Holland tonight.

But he missed out and was instead selected for the Under-21s, who face Belgian in Middlesbrough.

Wenger though has been amazed at the progress of Oxlade-Chamberlain and admits he has found it difficult leaving him out of the Arsenal team.

And while the Gunners boss has tried to be cautious about playing his winger too much, he thinks he will shine if taken to Poland and Ukraine.

Wenger said: "Physically we have to monitor him because after every game he can have a little problem.

"We know now that a large percentage of players who play a lot of games between the ages of 18 and 21 have bony stress responses. I never expected the number to be so high.

"It happens because your skeleton is not completely finished and the bones are not completely developed to absorb the kinds of shocks you get in the Premier League.

"We have to be cautious about that. But you are always in a trap when the player is as good as he is, like Jack Wilshere is too.

"You cannot take him out of the team, you have to keep him there. They can win you games.

"Until the end of the season there is no problem and if he continues to play like this I am convinced he will go to Euro 2012."


The former Southampton ace has featured in 16 games for Arsenal this season, scoring four goals.

And Wenger is especially pleased at how he has coped in the club's biggest games despite his tender age.

He added: "He is a little bit like a boxer in his upper body.

"He has not played too many games up until now because he was on a learning curve but he has a super quality and is not fazed by the biggest occasions.

"To put him in the team against any opposition, it is just natural for him to be there.

"For a young player, sometimes they waste a lot of time getting used to the pressure. He looks like he can take it.

"There are very few players like that, players who look like they have always played in the team."

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4162085/Arsene-Wenger-England-should-take-Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain-to-Euro-2012.html

He'll definitely go to one of the Euros or Olympics.

Hopefully the former

[Cripps_orig]

Benayoun starts v Ukraine

[Cripps_orig]

Lansbury scores for the Unders 21s

[Cripps_orig]

Benayoun was subbed off after 47 minutes

No doubt an injury for to be taken off 2 minutes in to the 2nd half

[Syn]

http://yfrog.com/0ggmtz

:blink:

Well combed.

Van Persie starts for the Netherlands. Fuck.

edit: Lansbury scores a second.

[Dennis Bendtner]

What the hell? That's amazing. Unless he shanked a cross.

[GP]

:haha: Best miss-hit cross ever

[Cripps_orig]

Arshavin scores for Russia in Denmark

As soon as he leaves Wenger, he comes good :lol:

[Cripps_orig]

Sir Chesney started for Poland

Fabianski on the bench

[Syn]

I'm surprised Fabianski didn't beg for a loan move. Or a permanent one.

Chez has got the Arsenal position pinned down for years to come. Fabianski will have no chance to play for his NT unless he moves club.

[Coney]

http://yfrog.com/0ggmtz


Holy shit! :bow:

[Cripps_orig]

RVP only plays first half

[Master Splinter]

Giroud, our new striker, scores against Germany.

[Dicks and chicks]

Joel Campbell,

8 in 9 for Costa Rica U17s
10 in 13 for Costa Rica's U21
4 in 10 for Costa Rica's main team

looks really good for costa rica atm.

[LDG]

Joel Campbell,

8 in 9 for Costa Rica U17s
10 in 13 for Costa Rica's U21
4 in 10 for Costa Rica's main team

looks really good for costa rica atm.

:lol:

[Ollie the Optimist]

:lol:

i know you laugh at him doing well for costa rica but he is meant to be doing really well for the team in france (cant thik who it is) lots of good reports coming out about him and he is meant to be a serious one to watch for future

[Xhaka Can’t]

i know you laugh at him doing well for costa rica but he is meant to be doing really well for the team in france (cant thik who it is) lots of good reports coming out about him and he is meant to be a serious one to watch for future

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5fCvuPrv_EM/TygKNKZsV9I/AAAAAAAAA1I/xwOj9nCGh8Y/s1600/sam-the-eagle.jpg

[LDG]

i know you laugh at him doing well for costa rica but he is meant to be doing really well for the team in france (cant thik who it is) lots of good reports coming out about him and he is meant to be a serious one to watch for future

Whatever. Costa Rica aren't even a big club. I'll believe it when I see it.

[Xhaka Can’t]

Whatever. Costa Rica aren't even a big club. I'll believe it when I see it.

Then you'll be a believer?

[Marc Overmars]

Another Vela in the making here.

[Coney]

Then you'll be a believer?

So's her face.

[LDG]

So's her face.

If you'd have gone..."and then I saw your face", I would have lol'd hard.

But you didn't. So I didn't.

[Coney]

If you'd have gone..."and then I saw your face", I would have lol'd hard.

But you didn't. So I didn't.

It was too obvious.

[LDG]

It was too obvious.

Like your face.

[Coney]

Like your face.

You don't believe that, you monkey.

[LDG]

You don't believe that, you monkey.

Cheer up. Your queen's coming home.

[Cripps_orig]

Joel Campbell
Wales 0-1 Costa Rica
Wednesday, February 29
Joel Campbell enjoyed an eventful night in Cardiff, scoring the only goal of the game in Costa Rica's 1-0 win over Wales.


Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
England Under-21s 4-0 Belgium Under-21s
Wednesday, February 29
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain made a goalscoring appearance in England Under-21s' comfortable 4-0 victory over Belgium Under-21s on Wednesday, firing home a late penalty to complete an excellent win for the Young Lions at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium.


Andrey Arshavin
Denmark 0-2 Russia
Wednesday, February 29
Andrey Arshavin enjoyed an influential game for Russia, setting up the opener before getting on the scoresheet himself on the stroke of half time in their 2-0 victory over Denmark in Copenhagen on Wednesday.


Thomas Vermaelen
Greece 1-1 Belgium
Wednesday, February 29
Thomas Vermaelen played the whole of Belgium's 1-1 friendly draw with Greece in Heraklion on Wednesday.


Wojciech Szczesny and Lukasz Fabianski
Poland 0-0 Portugal
Wednesday, February 29
Wojciech Szczesny played the full 90 minutes of Poland's goalless draw against Portgual in Warsaw on Wednesday. Lukasz Fabianski did not feature.


Ju Young Park
South Korea 2-0 Kuwait
Wednesday, February 29
Ju Young Park played the full 90 minutes of South Korea's World Cup 2014 qualifying victory over Kuwait in Seoul on Wednesday.


Yossi Benayoun
Israel 2-3 Ukraine
Wednesday, February 29
Yossi Benayoun played the first half of Israel's 3-2 friendly defeat to Ukraine in Petah-Tikva on Wednesday evening.


Robin van Persie
England 2-3 Holland
Wednesday, February 29
Robin van Persie played the first half of Holland's 3-2 win over with England at Wembley on Wednesday, before being replaced at half time.


Theo Walcott
England 2-3 Holland
Wednesday, February 29
Theo Walcott played three minutes as a late second-half substitute in England's 3-2 defeat to Holland at Wembley on Wednesday.



Johan Djourou
Switzerland 1-3 Argentina
Wednesday, February 29
Johan Djourou did not feature in Switzerland's late 3-1 defeat to Argentina in Bern on Wednesday. Lionel Messi grabbed a hat-trick for the visitors.


Gervinho
Ivory Coast 0-0 Guinea
Wednesday, February 29
Gervinho has been called up to the Ivory Coast squad for a friendly against Guinea in Abidjan on Wednesday.


Marouane Chamakh
Morocco 2-0 Burkina Faso
Wednesday, February 29
Marouane Chamakh has been called up to the Morocco squad for a friendly fixture against Burkina Faso in Marrakech on Wednesday.


Alex Song
Guinea Bissau 0-1 Cameroon
Wednesday, February 29
Alex Song has been called up to the Cameroon squad for the Indomitable Lions' 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea Bissau.


Ryo
Japan 0-1 Uzbekistan
Wednesday, February 29
Ryo did not feature in Japan's 2014 World Cup qualifying defeat to Uzbekistan on Wednesday.



Nico Yennaris
England Under-19s 2-1 Czech Republic Under-19s
Tuesday, February 28
Nico Yennaris played the full 90 minutes of England Under-19s' 2-1 victory over Czech Republic Under-19s at Leyton Orient's Brisbane road on Tuesday night.



Kyle Ebecilio
Switzerland Under-19s 0-3 Holland Under-19s
Wednesday, February 29
Kyle Ebecilio played the whole match as Holland Under-19s recorded a convincing 3-0 win over Switzerland Under-19s in Locarno on Wednesday.



Sean McDermott & Ben Glasgow
Turkey Under-19s 1-1 Republic of Ireland Under-19s, February 28
Turkey Under-19s v Republic of Ireland Under-19s, March 1
Sean McDermott played the full 90 minutes of the Republic of Ireland Under-19's 1-1 draw with Turkey Under-19s in Istanbul on Tuesday. Ben Glasgow played 12 minutes as a second-half substitute.



Oguzhan Ozyakup
Turkey Under-21s 0-0 Denmark Under-21s
Wednesday, February 29
Oguzhan Ozyakup did not feature in Turkey Under-21s' goalless draw against Denmark Under-21s in Istanbul on Wednesday.



Serge Gnabry
Italy Under-17s 0-1 Germany Under-17s, February 21
Italy Under-17s 0-5 Germany Under-17s, February 23
Serge Gnabry was called up to Germany's Under-17s squad for victories over Italy Under-17s.



Martin Angha
Switzerland Under-18s 0-0 Denmark Under-18s, February 27
Switzerland Under-18s v Denmark Under-18s, March 1
Martin Angha played the whole of Switzerland Under-18s' goalless draw against Denmark Under-18s in Baden on Monday.



Hector Bellerin
Bulgaria Under-17s 0-1 Spain Under-17s, February 21
Bulgaria Under-17s 0-0 Spain Under-17s, February 23
Hector Bellerin was called up to Spain's Under-17 squad for matches against Bulgaria Under-17s.

http://www.arsenal.com/news/international-watch-two-gunners-called-up

Arshavin :bow:

Must Get Back

[GunnerFan4Life]

Joel campbell's finish is very good!

[Olivier's xmas twist]

i know you laugh at him doing well for costa rica but he is meant to be doing really well for the team in france (cant thik who it is) lots of good reports coming out about him and he is meant to be a serious one to watch for future

We've been hearing that for the last 7 years.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muoIG6ONzOI

Campbell's goal good finish.

[Cripps_orig]

Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
England
Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have been named in England's 23-man squad for Euro 2012. They are likely to face Laurent Koscielny in Group B, which features France, Sweden and Ukraine.


Robin van Persie
Holland
Robin van Persie has been named in Holland's provisional 35-man squad and is likely to come up against Per Mertesacker and Nicklas Bendtner in Group B, which features Germany, Portugal and Denmark.


Per Mertesacker
Germany
Per Mertesacker has been named in Germany's provisional 27-man squad and is likely to face Robin van Persie and Nicklas Bendtner in Group B, which features Holland, Portugal and Denmark.



Wojciech Szczesny and Lukasz Fabianski
Poland
Both Wojciech Szczesny and Lukasz Fabianski have been named in Poland's provisional 26-man squad for the finals. They are likely to face Andrey Arshavin and Tomas Rosicky in Group A, which features Russia, the Czech Republic and Greece.


Laurent Koscielny
France
Laurent Kodscileny has been included in France's preliminary squad for the finals, with coach Laurent Blanc only naming players who are based abroad so far. Laurent could come up against Theo Walcott in Group D, which also features England, Sweden and Ukraine.


Andrey Arshavin
Russia
Andrey Arshavin has been included in Russia's preliminary 27-man squad for Euro 2012 by manager Dick Advocaat. Andrey is likely to face Tomas Rosicky and Wojciech Szczesny or Lukasz Fabianski in Group A, which also includes the Czech Republic, Poland and Greece.


Tomas Rosicky
Czech Republic
Tomas Rosicky has been named in Czech Republic's provisional 24-man squad for Euro 2012. Tomas is likely to face Andrey Arshavin, Wojciech Szczesny or Lukasz Fabianski in Group A, which also includes the Russia, Poland and Greece.


** Lukas Podolski, who has agreed to join Arsenal this summer, has also been named in the provisional Germany squad.Is that it?

[Cripps_orig]

Park has been dropped from SKs squad for the WC qualifiers :lol:

[LDG]

Shitmack has also been dropped.

[Letters]

Shitmack has also been dropped.
From a great height? :pray:

[fakeyank]

Park has been dropped from SKs squad for the WC qualifiers :lol:

:haha:

WUMger pulled the greatest prank ever pulled on an Asian! This dude was scoring hat-tricks like it was his hobby till WUMger benched the F out of him. Whose smiling now Bruce Lee? :haha:

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/10/30/article-1325197-0BCC3163000005DC-480_634x416.jpg

[GP]

That's racist. Bruce lee was japanese.

Though they do all look the same.

[Master Splinter]

I hope Wenget rights a book about what happened with Park Chu-Young.

[Cripps_orig]

Feel sorry for Park

Yeah hes shit but as shit as he was before he joined us, he still managed to get in to the SK squad and scored for them.

Wenger has totally destroyed him

[Marc Overmars]

Wasn't he their captain as well? The situation must be really dire if he had to be dropped. He was quite clearly a marketing signing off the back of the Asia tour last year.

If we sign Kagawa and do the same, Wenget needs to be shot.

[Cripps_orig]

Yup he was their captain and had a decent World Cup as well

Wengeritis has claimed another victim

:rose:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Park has been dropped from SKs squad for the WC qualifiers :lol:

Big Stan :bow:

Wumger :bow:

[Syn]

http://news.arseblog.com/2012/05/jenkinson-to-make-international-decision/

The lad's 'ardly Gary Neville is he?

Actually, that's exactly what he is. Good crosser, should kick players that are better than him (i.e. everyone).

I fancy Kyle Walker to get a career-threatening injury quite soon so Karl will be putting the E in Ghelkers.

[Marc Overmars]

He should man up and pick England. He and Walky can be #decent competition for each other.

[Syn]

I must say as well you know that if I was Carl Jenkinson - and on some days, I think I am - I wouldn't fancy my chances of breaking through as an England player. I think Walky will have the position nailed down for years to come. He should Giggsy it with a shit country so that we can pull him out of games if we need him.

[Fist of Lehmann]

Walker seems to be quite prone to injury though. Remember when Yossi F. Benyanoon ganked him during the NLD? He couldn't run after that.

YFB :bow:

Ganking :bow:

[Syn]

I'm not going to lie - to say that Yossi Benayoun doesn't know the score would be very wrong.

[Cripps_orig]

Andrey Arshavin
Russia 1-1 Uruguay
Friday, May 25
Andrey Arshavin played the full 90 minutes of Russia's 1-1 draw against Uruguay in Moscow on Friday.


Thomas Vermaelen
Belgium 2-2 Montenegro
Friday, May 25
Thomas Vermaelen did not feature in Belgium's 2-2 draw with Montenegro in Brussels on Friday night.


Ryo
Japan 2-0 Azerbaijan
Wednesday, May 23
Ryo made his first appearance for the Japanese national team on Wednesday, playing 30 minutes as a second-half substitute in the Samurai Blues' 2-0 victory over Azerbaijan.


Lukasz Fabianski
Poland 1-0 Latvia
Tuesday, May 22
Lukasz Fabianski played the full 90 minutes of Poland's 1-0 friendly victory over Latvia on Tuesday night, making a string of saves in an impressive display.

Any chance this can be moved to the Euro 2012 section?

[Cripps_orig]

Sir Ches

At fault for the goal, gives away a penalty and sent off

:lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Not the greatest of starts.

[Cripps_orig]

Arshavin :bow:

Brilliant from him

Rosicky did ok

[Cripps_orig]

RVP had a Sir Chesney today

Bendtner ineffectual as usual

Podolski was in and out of the game

Merts looked good on the bench

[Cripps_orig]

RVP had a Sir Chesney today

Bendtner ineffectual as usual

Podolski was in and out of the game

Merts looked good on the bench

[Niall_Quinn]

RVP had a Sir Chesney today

Bendtner ineffectual as usual

Podolski was in and out of the game

Merts looked good on the bench

And back in the real world,

RvP busy but no shooting boots today.
Nik, average player who did his job whic is holding the ball up.
Podolski excellent, very tidy, great energy for whole 90 mins.

[Cripps_orig]

A lot of the time at Arsenal our players do not get the credit that they deserve. If we lose one game or we are even doing as well as 15th place in the Premier League, always there is criticism, suddenly we are in crisis. There is no crisis.

Now again, everyone in the media will say that my players are in crisis at the Euros, that there is embarrassment for the club. I do not agree. I am very proud of the contributions that they are making.

POLAND 1-1 GREECE

I was very happy to see Wojciech Szczesny doing well in the first game. It is very easy to look at the goal for Greece but that is only one minute in a long match – and even so, the way that he came out for the ball continued the goalkeeper philosophy of Manuel Almunia, a fine Arsenal player of many years. People will say that he got sent off but I did not see the incident; I am happy with his performance. I would say that it was a five-star match for Szczesny.

It is also very pleasing to see that Lukasz Fabianski would have become the No.1 goalkeeper for Poland if he had not been injured. If Przemyslaw Tyton was substituted on to save the penalty, you can imagine that Fabianski would have saved it twice had he been fit. We can be very proud of his hypothetical achievements; I give him five stars.

Wenger Ratings: Szczesny & Fabianski

RUSSIA 4-1 CZECH REPUBLIC

You must look also at the Czech Republic game, where I thought that Tomas Rosicky was magnificent. At Arsenal we have our style of play, where for many seasons now our system is to have a defence that concedes goals and for Rosicky to be calm and do little in midfield. He did this very well on Friday; I would give him five stars.

During that match people say that Andrey Arshavin had a good game, and there is criticism of us for letting him leave on loan this season. I want to say that it is only my business who stays and who goes from the club and it is not for the media to question my decisions, but if you look at Russia, you see that Arshavin was out of position playing more centrally. He is a winger, that is where he has played for Arsenal. You would not blame a player for having a bad game out of position, so I will not praise him for doing better either.

I note also that Arshavin did not score but Alan Dzagoev, who is 21 years old, scored two goals. This is proof to me that the way forward is to put your trust in young players; we are ahead of our rivals in this way. My philosophy is vindicated.

Wenger Ratings: Rosicky & Arshavin

NETHERLANDS 0-1 DENMARK

I do not know why the media insist on talking all the time about Robin van Persie. He is the captain of our club but it is tiresome, all these questions. However, I am happy with his performance against Denmark. He did not score but this is to be expected; this season he has scored 37 goals when he is playing with Gervinho and Chu-Young Park, but only six goals when with Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben. You cannot expect Robin to score if he is in a team with inferior players and clearly he tried hard and did well despite the lesser service. I think it was a five-star performance from him.

In this game also there was Nicklas Bendtner, people tell me that he should not have left on loan. Maybe he did well against Netherlands but he did not score; if Denmark had selected Marouane Chamakh, you cannot say that he would not have done better. People try to make a crisis but I am comfortable with my decisions.

Wenger Ratings: Van Persie & Bendtner

GERMANY 1-0 PORTUGAL

Per Mertesacker did not play for Germany, I am not worried. Why play a defender if your opponent does not play a striker? If Helder Postiga has ever scored a goal, I did not see it. If he had played he would have been injured and again we would not have been compensated. For conserving his energy correctly I would give Mertesacker five stars.

Lukas Podolski was impressive also. You see that he has football intelligence and he is still young; he will learn from this. Already he is showing that he is on the level of Van Persie. His rating? Five stars.

Wenger Ratings: Mertesacker & Podolski

THE TOURNAMENT TO COME

I look forward tomorrow to France versus England. I am certain that Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be excellent as they have been all season, but they are Arsenal players, not England players. Roy Hodgson must ensure that they play only 20 minutes to avoid unnecessary injury.

Laurent Koscielny I am told will be on the bench for France. This is good; you want to see a fair match where both teams have a chance. Koscielny would put the game too far in the favour of France. He should rest before the new season.

Certainly I am happy with the start that our players have made and the fans should also be happy. I know best and I tell you that, with a promising start like this, in two or three years our young players are showing that they will be excellent players. I expect all of our players to win Euro 2012.

Wengers views on our players so far

[Niall_Quinn]

Wengers views on our players so far

That's quite a lot of made up bullshit. Too much effort for too little result. Whoever wrote that needs to learn a few knock-knock jokes in preference to being unfunny in a funny (and quite sad) way.

[Cripps_orig]

Thought it was pretty accurate tbh

[IBK]

That's quite a lot of made up bullshit. Too much effort for too little result. Whoever wrote that needs to learn a few knock-knock jokes in preference to being unfunny in a funny (and quite sad) way.

I thought it was quite entertaining. :unsure:

[Niall_Quinn]

I thought it was quite entertaining. :unsure:

Nobody's going to shoot you for being mistaken.

[Cripps_orig]

Ox - His time will come. Looked decent a few times but needs to play in a team that attacks and not defends to get the best out of him

Theo - Best 2 minutes showing of all time imo

Kos - Best player on the French bench today. My MOTM

[Cripps_orig]

Rosicky - Ran the show in the first half. Subbed at half time. Probably injured and out for the tournament and next season

Arshavin - Another assist, another good performance. Must Keep

Sir Ches - :haha:

[Cripps_orig]

THEO THEO THEO

Legend

Sir Theo :bow:

[Cripps_orig]

Rosicky didnt play today

Arshavin had a very good personal tournament but is out

Chesney is the worst keeper in the tournament

[Xhaka Can’t]

Hopefully this is the last we ever hear of the cheeseburger eating meerkat in this thread.

[Cripps_orig]

Podolski scored :bow:

Bendtner assist

RVP was terrible

Merts on the bench

[Cripps_orig]

Per Mertesacker has revealed his delight at seeing Arsenal team-mates Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain shine for England at Euro 2012.

The Germany defender has been keeping a close eye on his fellow Gunners when the ‘Nationalmannschaft’ has not been in action - and had particular praise for Walcott’s stunning substitute appearance against Sweden.

“I’m very pleased for Theo and Alex,” Mertesacker told Arsenal.com. “They were both in and out of the team, but then Theo scored and it was a special moment - it always is when you have to wait for your chance and then play like that.

“He showed that he’s a great player, having had a great season for Arsenal. I think it’s a great thing when you are not in the starting line-up but are able to show your full strength and take your opportunity. He showed that he is very confident.”

Four days previously, Mertesacker had expressed certainty that Arsenal fans would soon see what a future Gunner, Lukas Podolski, could do. It took the forward just 19 minutes to do exactly that on Sunday, breaking the deadlock with a clinical finish in Germany's 2-1 win over Denmark.

“Sometimes I have a good feeling about players,” smiled Mertesacker. “Lukas showed that he can be a good defensive player but also a good goalscorer - and with his right foot too. It’s very good to have him in the squad because he’s a striker who is always dangerous in every position on the pitch."

He also had words for fellow Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny who, like him, is having to be patient as he bids for a starting position.

“I’m very happy to see a lot of the players doing well, but I would like to see Laurent play for France too,” he said. “I think we are in the same situation - not playing at the moment and having to be ready for our chance.”

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/mertesacker-theo-goal-was-special-moment

RVP :lol:

[Coney]

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/mertesacker-theo-goal-was-special-moment

RVP :lol:

In the article on the same page about rvp/holland...


Van Persie squandered Holland's best chance of an equaliser

Squandered? Not very supportive of a player if he was staying. On the official Arsenal site too. Hmmh. ;)

[Cripps_orig]

Rosicky thinking of retiring fro Internationals

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal stars Aaron Ramsey and Kieran Gibbs are expected to be named in Great Britain’s Olympic football squad, Goal.com understands.

Club colleague Henri Lansbury is also a surprise contender to be one of the 15 players aged 23 or under selected by manager Stuart Pearce.

David Beckham revealed on Thursday morning that he will not be part of the summer event after being overlooked for the three over-age places in the 18-man squad.
Beckham out of Team GB squad



One of those places will go to Micah Richards, who withdrew from Euro 2012 contention after only making the stand-by list of Roy Hodgson's England squad travelling to Ukraine and Poland this summer.

The Manchester City defender, though, is desperate to prove himself at this summer's showpiece, with a source telling Goal.com: "Micah's delighted to be included.

"He was gutted not to be in the squad for the Euros, especially having been nominated as Manchester City's player of the season, and he can't wait to represent his country at the London Olympics.

"It's a unique opportunity for all of the players and Micah hopes to do Great Britain proud."

Pearce's final two over-age spots will go to Ryan Giggs and Craig Bellamy.

The full Team GB squad is set to be revealed by the Football Association early next week, with Monday provisionally earmarked for the announcement.

Although the FA did not reveal who was on Pearce’s 35-man shortlist that was submitted on June 9, the players and the clubs were informed so they could plan ahead for the new season.

The first tranche of Arsenal players, to include Thomas Vermaelen, Abou Diaby and Andre Santos, will report back for pre-season training on July 9.

However, the club’s London Colney training ground could be quite sparse, given the staggered arrivals of players who competed at Euro 2012 and those involved in the forthcoming Olympics.

It is understood that Ramsey, 21, and Gibbs, 22, are set to be named by Team GB, with Lansbury, 21, who spent the second half of last season on loan at West Ham, also a possibility for a team that faces group games against Senegal on 26 July, United Arab Emirates on 29 July and Uruguay on 1 August.

Meanwhile, Goal.com has learned that Ryo Miyaichi will be named in the Japan Olympic squad, Chu-Young Park, 26, has been included as an over-age player for South Korea and Johan Djourou, 25, is in line for a Switzerland call-up.

Sixteen nations will feature in the men’s football event, including Brazil, Mexico and Spain.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/3823/gb-olympic-team/2012/06/29/3206993/ramsey-and-gibbs-set-to-be-two-of-up-to-six-arsenal-stars-at

Britian must have some shite ass under 23 players if the likes of Ramsey and Lansbury are being considered

Also, with no Arsenal player in the final on sunday, we might as well move this back to Debate

[Cripps_orig]

Ryo Miyaichi not in the Japanese Olympic squad :lol:

This guy is a bit shit

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has expressed his delight at being called up by coach Stuart Pearce to represent Team GB at this summer's Olympic Games.

Ramsey was one of five Welsh players to make the squad and will now join up with his team-mates to prepare for group games against Senegal, Uruguay and the United Arab Emirates.

And the 21-year-old says he is looking forward to taking part in the Olympics and gaining the support of a partisan home crowd.

"I'm delighted to be a part of it," he told Arsenal's official website.

"Playing in the Olympics will be a great experience and I am looking forward to it so much. It's fair to say that this could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

"I haven't played under Stuart Pearce before so that is something to look forward to as well. And looking at the squad of players we have I think we have a lot of quality in there.

"Now we need to work together over the next few weeks and get an understanding of each other. If we do that then I'm sure we can do well, especially with home advantage.

"It will be a good experience and a different experience to play in the Olympics, being part of a British team and playing alongside some of the English players too.

Ramsey made his debut for the Welsh national team back in 2008, a year after Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs retired from international football.

And the Arsenal starlet is relishing the chance to play alongside such a prestigious icon of the Welsh game.

"And of course Ryan Giggs will be there too. He retired from international football before I got into the Wales team and he's an absolute icon in Welsh football.

"He's done it all and most players would like to play alongside him so hopefully I'll get my chance.

"I can certainly learn from him while I'm with the Great Britain squad."

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/3823/gb-olympic-team/2012/07/02/3216545/ramsey-delighted-to-be-part-of-team-gb

[Cripps_orig]

Cazorla started and scores for Spain in Puerto Rico

[Cripps_orig]

Santi Cazorla
Puerto Rico 1-2 Spain
Wednesday, August 15
Santi Cazorla was on the scoresheet for Spain in their 2-1 victory over Puerto Rico in Bayamon on Wednesday. The midfielder opened the scoring inside 42 minutes before former Gunner Cesc Fabregas added a second on the stroke of half time.


Thomas Vermaelen
Belgium 4-2 Holland
Wednesday, August 15
Thomas Vermaelen played the full 90 minutes of Belgium's impressive 4-2 victory over Holland in Brussels on Wednesday.


Olivier Giroud
France v Uruguay
Wednesday, August 15
Olivier Giroud played 74 minutes of France's goalless draw against Uruguay in Le Havre. Laurent Koscielny was forced to withdraw from the squad with a calf issue.




Johan Djourou
Croatia 2-4 Switzerland
Wednesday, August 15
Johan Djourou played the full 90 minutes as Switzerland beat Croatia 4-2 in Split on Wednesday. Former Gunner Eduardo scored both goals for the hosts.


Wojciech Szczesny
Estonia 1-0 Poland
Wednesday, August 15
Wojciech Szczesny played the full 90 minutes as Poland lost 1-0 in Wednesday's friendly against Estonia in Tallinn.


Aaron Ramsey
Wales 0-2 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Wednesday, August 15
Aaron Ramsey played the full 90 minutes of Wales' 2-0 friendly defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Llanelli.


Gervinho
Russia 1-1 Ivory Coast
Wednesday, August 15
Gervinho did not appear in Ivory Coast's 1-1 draw against Russia in Moscow on Wednesday.


Ryo
Japan 1-1 Venezuela
Wednesday, August 15
Ryo did not feature in Japan's 1-1 draw against Venezuela on Wednesday.


Marouane Chamakh
Morocco 1-2 Guinea
Wednesday, August 15
Marouane Chamakh has been called up to Morocco's squad to face Guinea in Rabat on Wednesday.



Francis Coquelin
France Under-21s
Francis Coquelin has been called up to France Under-21s' preparation camp this week.




Nicklas Bendtner
Denmark 1-3 Slovakia
Wednesday, August 15
Nicklas Bendtner played the first half of Denmark's 3-1 defeat to Slovakia in Odense on Wednesday.


Andrey Arshavin
Russia 1-1 Ivory Coast
Wednesday, August 15
Andrey Arshavin played 32 minutes as a second-half substitute in Russia's 1-1 friendly draw against Ivory Coast in Moscow on Wednesday.

Bit of a shocker from our boys apart from Cazorla

[Cripps_orig]

Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Moldova v England, September 7
England v Ukraine, September 11
Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have been called up to England's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine.



Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker
Germany v Faroe Islands, September 7
Austria v Germany, September 11
Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker have been called up to Germany's squad for World Cup qualifiers against the Faroe Islands and Austria.



Santi Cazorla
Spain v Saudi Arabia, September 7
Georgia v Spain, September 11
Santi Cazorla has been called up to Spain's squad for matches against Saudi Arabia and Georgia. Vicente del Bosque's side host the former in Friday's Pontevedra friendly before facing Georgia in a World Cup qualifier on Monday.


Thomas Vermaelen
Wales v Belgium, September 7
Belgium v Croatia, September 11
Thomas Vermaelen has been called up to Belgium's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Croatia.


Olivier Giroud, Laurent Koscielny and Abou Diaby
Finland v France, September 7
France v Belarus, September 11
Olivier Giroud, Laurent Koscielny and Abou Diaby have been called up to France's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Finland and Belarus.




Johan Djourou
Slovenia v Switzerland, September 7
Switzerland v Albania, September 11
Johan Djourou has been called up to Switzerland's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and Albania.


Lukasz Fabianski
Montenegro v Poland, September 7
Poland v Moldova, September 11
Lukasz Fabianski has been called up to Poland's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Montenegro and Moldova.


Aaron Ramsey
Wales v Belgium, September 7
Serbia v Wales, September 11
Aaron Ramsey has been called up to Wales' squad for World Cup qualifiers against Belgium and Serbia.


Gervinho
Ivory Coast v Senegal
Saturday, September 8
Gervinho has been called up to Ivory Coast's squad for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Senegal.



Francis Coquelin
Slovakia Under-21s v France Under-21s, September 7
France Under-21s v Chile Under-21s, September 10
Francis Coquelin has been called up to France's Under-21 squad to face Slovakia in Friday's European Under-21 qualifier. Les Bleus face Chile in a friendly three days later.

14 players to go. How many come back inuured?

Im saying 3

[I_Killed_Kenny]

If diaby plays he will get injured

[Cripps_orig]

Giroud out of the Finland game due to muscular injury :rolleyes:

So it begins

[Syn]

Out of all the players we want to protect with a fake injury, he's pretty low on the list. :ninja:

[Marc Overmars]

He should be higher considering Chakma might come in.

[Syn]

Arnie Podolski doesn't get injured, and should chuck him up front. Failing that, Walcott-up-front. It's now or never. (never)

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

If diaby plays he will get injured

we'll get denilson on the first flight back

[I_Killed_Kenny]

are we that desperate?

[Master Splinter]

Virus forces Arsenal's Marouane Chamakh to miss international duty
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/sep/07/arsenal-marouane-chamakh-international-duty?newsfeed=true


Little bit N_Q?

[Niall_Quinn]

Hopefully it's Ebola.

[Edinburgh Gooner]

cazorla scored for Spain tonight.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

And assisted too.

Diaby scored for France.

Theo did a Theo.

[Syn]

Cazorla goal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHvLDb2NiY0

Diaby's one is knocking about on another thread too.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Catzola. :bow:

[Syn]

Alex was very good in the first half but we made it clear we were going to take him off after 60 minutes, so I think he forgot to play in the second," said Hodgson.

"That will be an interesting lesson for him as well. Especially when I tell him."

It should be said Hodgson had the hint of a smile as he delivered his admonishment. And he added: ‘We’re very pleased with him anyway. He did what we wanted and I selected him to do what he actually did in the first half extremely well.’

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2200319/Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain-Tom-Cleverley-keys-Roy-Hodgsons-England.html#ixzz25yGOpygO

Not quite sure it was a massive deal but Ox did seem to be showboating a bit more in his sport second half spell. He should take note of Scott Parker's performances last year and not do anything with the ball ever. Fuck off Hodgson.

edit: Actually that's a bit harsh. Fair comments by Hodgson. Ox handled the might of Moldova and Ambrossini and Pirlo very well.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Don't dare try to influence things around the pitch, Ox. Does he really expect a 19 year old GHEL to be positionally disciplined when the match effectively is won?

Sick of people coaching talent out of players tbf.

[Joker]

He'll be dropped for a hard-working non footballer.

[Cripps_orig]

Didnt realise Carzola scored again

Best Spanish player we've ever had?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Gervinho got a goal and an assist. :blink:

[Master Splinter]

Gervinho got a goal and an assist. :blink:

Dids told him it was a pre-season game.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Nobody tell him Southampton are a Premier League side now.

[Cripps_orig]

Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
England 1-1 Ukraine, September 11
Moldova 0-5 England, September 7
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain played 68 minutes of England's 1-1 draw against Ukraine at Wembley on Tuesday night, while Theo Walcott missed out through illness. Oxlade-Chamberlain also played 58 minutes of the Three Lions' emphatic victory in Moldova last Friday, before being replaced by Walcott.



Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker
Austria 1-2 Germany, September 11
Germany 3-0 Faroe Islands, September 7
Lukas Podolski played 15 minutes as a second-half substitute in Germany's 2-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Austria on Tuesday. Per Mertesacker did not feature. The latter played the full 90 minutes of Germany's 3-0 victory against the Faroe Islands last Friday, while Podolski came on as a 75th-minute substitute.


Abou Diaby, Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny
France 3-1 Belarus, September 11
Finland 0-1 France, September 7
Olivier Giroud played an hour of France's 3-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Belarus on Tuesday night. Laurent Koscielny was an unused substitute. Abou Diaby scored the only goal of the game as France beat Finland 1-0 last Friday, while Koscielny and Giroud remained on the bench.



Santi Cazorla
Georgia 0-1 Spain, September 11
Spain 5-0 Saudi Arabia, September 7
Santi Cazorla played 26 minutes of Spain's 1-0 victory over Georgia on Tuesday night. Last Friday, the midfielder scored the opening goal of the game as Spain eased past Saudi Arabia 5-0 in a friendly.


Thomas Vermaelen
Belgium 1-1 Croatia, September 11
Wales 0-2 Belgium, September 7
Thomas Vermaelen played the full 90 minutes of Belgium's 1-1 draw against Croatia on Tuesday. The centre back also played the whole of his nation's 2-0 win in Wales last Friday.




Johan Djourou
Switzerland 1-0 Albania, September 11
Slovenia 0-2 Switzerland, September 7
Johan Djourou played the full 90 minutes as Switzerland beat Albania 1-0 in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier. The defender also played the whole of his nation's 2-0 win over Slovenia last Friday.


Lukasz Fabianski
Poland 2-0 Moldova, September 11
Montenegro 2-2 Poland, September 7
Lukasz Fabianski was an unused substitute as Poland beat Moldova 2-0 in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier. The goalkeeper was also left on the bench for their 2-2 draw with Montenegro on Friday.


Aaron Ramsey
Serbia 6-1 Wales, September 11
Wales 0-2 Belgium, September 7
Aaron Ramsey captained the Wales side that suffered a 6-1 defeat to Serbia on Tuesday night. The midfielder also played the full 90 minutes as Wales lost 2-0 to Belgium on Friday.



Conor Henderson
Italy Under-21s 2-4 Republic of Ireland Under-21s, September 10
Hungary Under-21s 2-1 Republic of Ireland Under-21s, September 6
Conor Henderson was on target with a sensational strike from range in the Republic of Ireland Under-21s' 4-2 victory over Italy on Monday. The midfielder also played the full 90 minutes in his nation's 2-1 defeat to Hungary last Thursday.


Gervinho
Ivory Coast 4-2 Senegal
Saturday, September 8
Gervinho was on target as the Ivory Coast twice came from behind to beat Senegal 4-2 in their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday. The winger equalised for the hosts in the second half before winning the penalty for his nation's third goal.



Francis Coquelin
Slovakia Under-21s 2-1 France Under-21s, September 7
Francis Coquelin was sent off in the 75th minute of France Under-21's 2-1 defeat to Slovakia on Friday.

Fabainski :lol:

[Cripps_orig]

OLIVIER GIROUD says he is feeling pressure at Arsenal — as he expected to start life in England as a sub.
But the departure of Robin van Persie has changed all that.
The £12.8million man from Montpellier was the top scorer in French football last season but has yet to score in three games for Arsene Wenger’s side.
Giroud, 25, set to face Southampton today, was also jeered by French fans when he was subbed in the 2-0 win over Belarus on Tuesday.
While Lukas Podolski opened his account for Arsenal in the 2-0 win at Liverpool two weeks ago, striker Giroud has been unconvincing.
The 6ft 4in ace is the latest in a long line of French stars to play for Arsenal and believes he is learning under Wenger.
He said: “In reality, the pressure doesn’t come from following in the footsteps of Henry, Pires, Petit or Vieira but Robin van Persie’s departure.
“I was expecting to be his substitute but now I’m his natural successor. If I do have pressure, it’s on that level.
“Yet I’m not the type to panic. But it’s true you must realise what French players represent at this club, it’s down to me to keep that tradition going.
“The coach has faith in French players and signs a lot of them. The coach’s French touch is what gives the club its charm.
“Wenger’s the person I will learn a lot from, because I still need to improve. I know it and he knows it.
“He told me I’d made the right choice coming here, to improve.
“He welcomed me by explaining the intricacies of being a Premier League forward. How to position yourself, react when you get the ball.
“He’s always there to give advice. It’s better than someone who says nothing. Arsene is a teacher, excellent speaker and everyone knows it.
“There are a lot of French players in the squad. It helps you settle.
“It’s a bonus to hear your language spoken.
“But I don’t want to live apart, so I’ll immerse myself in English culture and its traditions. I regularly eat with the Francophone players but we’re not forming a clique. It’s good to mingle with everyone and I want to master the language.”
Giroud’s first game for Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday will mean a return to former club Montpellier.
He said: “I’m curious to know what reception I’ll get there. The memory I have of winning the title is of a bunch of carefree kids who managed to do something incredible without realising just what they’d achieved.”


Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4539613/Olivier-Giroud-admits-he-is-feeling-pressure-at-Arsenal.html#ixzz26UZT8WcB

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