So here we are, for the seventh season in a row and despite a magnificent effort against Milan, we will not be collecting any trophies, medals, or even pots to urinate in. In fact, the season could turn even uglier if we fail to secure top four and our friends down the Road finish above us and lift the FA Cup. The thought of Chas & Dave making a comeback fills me with a sense of loathing and dread not felt since Ricky Villa scored that fluky goal at Wembley.
What does this all mean? How do we address this drought? Do we sack Wenger? Do we sack Rice? Does Kronke have to go and with him his cronies Gazidis and Law? Do we demand Usmanov takes over, and bring Dein back to the Club? And what about money? Where is it all going? Do we demand “Spend some f…..g money”?
Well, for what it’s worth, I will give you my answer. We do not change a thing. Yes, I said it nothing, nada, zilch. We just continue with the same strategy, same philosophy, same tactics, same management, and same tea lady.
Ok, a lot of you are now thinking what kind of shit is this geezer on?, (and some might be thinking were do I get some, but that’s for another day) How can we change nothing when we keep winning f..k all? Let’s put it this way, has any one ever heard the saying “Lose the battle but win the war” or alternatively “Retreat to go forward”? Well you should have, because this is what the last seven years has been all about.
Since the move to the Grove ,the Club has been going through a “Consolidation period” The aim has been to keep our necks above water financially, and try to produce teams filled with young players were the minimum target is securing champions league football. We all know this right? The good news is that there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel, and what an illumination it promises to be.
Why change when going forward we have this:
- One of the best, if not the best coaches in world football. If you doubt this, don’t ask your angry mate, ask the board at clubs like Madrid, Man City, and Barcelona instead.
- Increased revenue streams (see the clubs accounts, or do your own math), which will enable the Club to keep its emerging players. This is the fundamental key to our future success.
- A fantastic pool of young players that will lead us to glory. If there was an under 23 cup tomorrow we would walk it.
- Financial Fair Play. This is already having an impact. If you doubt this one to, then look carefully at Man Citys and Chelsea’s actions recently. They are all gearing up for FFP. Don’t ask your angry mate about this one, the standard response is that they will hire flashy lawyers and Accountants to circumvent the rules, the reality is that that those flash gits will help alleviate the pain only, not break the rules.
- No future strategic handicaps. What I mean by this is that while clubs like Spurs and Liverpool scramble around for new stadia, or City and Chelsea trim there squads and wages to accommodate FFP, we will have no such hang ups.
- A brand of footballing culture, so embedded in the club now, that it will keep churning out stars for the future
- We are in a great position to strike. We are fourth at present, not some mid table team languishing hopelessly behind.
So you see, the above reasons are why this Arsenal is not for turning. When you know your doing something right but others try to convince you otherwise the pressure can mount. This then becomes a question of character and an ability to hold your nerve, despite the hostility and angst that may surround you. Lets hold our nerve because if we do, a great Arsenal team awaits.
My final point is this. You can only operate in the environment you find yourself in. For the last seven years we have cut our cloth accordingly. The 2 unexpected’s during this period which have made things even harder have been the downturn in the property market, and perhaps even more significantly the arrival of the Sugar Daddy owners. But guess what, we are still here, and the environment is changing in our favour both internally as a club, and externally to the detriment of our rivals. Shoot me down or not, “Arsenals future is fantastic”.
God Bless
Terry Mancini Hair Transplant
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Terry at last someone has had the balls to say it,magic stuff my friend.Even the blinkered press,were knocked back on their prejudices by our CL show the other evening along with fans that have been riding AW and his merry men in recent weeks.
A new Dawn approaches, rumour suggests our first new signing has been agreed and only awaits season end to join us. Jack will soon be back along with the choicest of our loanees and maturing youngsters, the future is bright,the future is Arsenal as constructed by AW.
there will be dips along the way, but the work of recent years has set the coarse, halcyon days await, the spuds have had their year we are set for a generation. COYG
allrite.. lets ave watever it is you are avin’ 🙂
on a serious note we definitely need a replacement for the Fabmachine.. Thats what I am looking for 1 creative talent – Gotze, Hazard or some unknown french wizard.. Thats it. We are good to go next season..
Oh.. and sign Robin
I’m not going to shoot you down. Valid points all. I hope that UEFA *spits* do have the gumption to enforce their Fair Play rules and don’t let clubs get away with murder, There is much to look forward to, not least Ryo, Wilshere, and hopefully Podolski next season. If Diaby can do an RVP, we invest in a couple more players in the summer, and we can keep a relatively healthy squad then what’s not to be optimistic about?
Liking the upbeat post. Onwards and upwards! 🙂
TMHT.
With a post like that, how can we fail?
I’ve been an Arsenal nut case for years (far too many to mention), but these past couple of weeks have filled my heart with extreme pride.
Terry I am going to buy one of your tickets that will take me (us) to the top.
We have an abundance of youth coming through, together with our now established team, and with Jack and possibly Diaby coming back we will be rocking and rolling next season.
Bring it on……
COYG.
Sorry this is just ridiculous. You can’t write a piece like this and expect to get away with it. Don’t you realise that nobody wants intelligence and common sense from an Arsenal blog. Where’s all the invective, spleen venting and character assassination? Where’s the list of names of the ten new players we need to turn us into Barcelona? Where’s the castigation of Wenger for only making us one of the most successful teams in Europe for the last god knows how many years ……….and giving us a stadium that any club in the country would give their right arm for……. and building the best scouting network in the EPL……..and developing the best academy and youth setup in the country……. and creating the best training and medical support function? Are you really satisfied with that? Call yourself an Arsenal supporter?
Hahaha Phil C top comment 🙂
Terry, great post – as only you can write them. Would could argue with any of your seven bullet points? Top stuff. Our past is great, our future is bright, and the here and now ain’t too bad either. Bring on the Barcodes!
Would = who
OZ, thanks for the Maher video last night. He looks like a supertalent, and only 18 years old! 🙂
Great post Terry. I knew it was you straight away. Great comment Phil C. We’ve also got Joel Campbell who looks the nuts.
Terry, I’m right with you mate, we have so much room for improvement it’s frightening
1) young players improving
2) injury curse reducing in frequency
3) debt decreasing
4) commercial revenues increasing
5) sale of players such as Almunia, Denilson, Bendtner,Vela
6) use of the proceeds of 5 to improve the squad
7) the emergence of a player we haven’t head of yet
@Phil C. Top comment mate
“…. and what an illumination it promises to be.”
Excellent stuff, Terrence.
Yeah right Phil C,
What did the Arsenal ever do for us? 🙂
Just for fun
Oh shit, where are my manners?
Terry,
That is bang on the money, mind you and I need to think about this, but I might consider chnging the Gerv hair style. Having said that, I did suggest the same treatment for Sagna in front of my eleven year old son whose favourite player “The Bac” is, and he absolutely flew off the handle, wisely suggesting that without his hair like that he would not be Sagna!
So maybe you are right. Let’s leave everything just as it is.
me? I am absolutely loving the season. Always do 🙂
Great post Terry – if i didn’t support arsenal then i would definitely support them after reading this article.
Although the tea lady has come under much criticism from AW for the milkiness of her brew and its effect on young brits.
TM
You have convinced me, where do I sign?
Love that comment from Phil C
Money makes you happy, and football without trophies is utterly pointless. You can stick your style and your history up your arse. Bollocks to the lot of you.
Now sod off.
TerryM,
I am afraid I am right there with PhilC.
It is an absolute scandal that you have found nothing wrong with our wonderful club.
You go on about the best manager the club has ever had, the best in the world even; you mention the plethora of young talent crying out for the chance to strut their stuff for the club they love; you talk about our financial stability despite having the best stadium in the country, and probably in the top 2 or 3 in Europe; on and on you go in this paean of love for Arsenal; and to be perfectly candid —– I love it and agree with every word you little telescopic genius.
You are so cute, we should make dolls of you and stick pins in ——- no, no, non, nix what am I saying — we should sell them in the club shop, and call you “Terry The True Fan”.
Well done my friend — I love it, a great Post!!! 🙂
Thanks for the kind words every one.
The Club is in great shape, and things will only get better, a great deal better in fact. There are no certaintys in life, and future unknown developments could buffer our progress but there will be no derailment. The aim is to become the best football club in the world. By keeping to our philosophy, traditions, and ethics the strive for excellence will continue. With the impending financial equilibrium around the corner, we will be gifted the key to retaining the players that we want, and when that stage is reached there will be no stopping us.
Morning all (ok afternoon) just popped in to read the daily post and I find TMHT high on sherbet dib-dab and keeping his eyes peeled for the men in white coats. 😀
Top post fella, struggle to find something to disagree with and I think the last 3 performances have silenced a lot of critics within our own fan base.
But, the team need to continue to push forward now, 3 points against the Toon and I am predicting top 3 finish.
D98,
I saw Fergie limping last night and just thought it was caused by having his tail between his legs.
The truth is much funnier. 🙂
Was there something on twitter called “barcagate” last night or did I dream it? Can’t find any mention of it now.
great post TMHT, your spirit is infectious! Definitely a spring in the step when you think of this great team, and the future they will build.
@ RA
can these hats have interchangeable wigs? because for some reason when i picture TMHT at an arsenal game i think of a red sparkly mullet style wig!
Didn’t see it, gm.
Is this what you mean?
By the way, that prefab demolition video was found by putting ‘corona van’ into the search line on youtube.
* dolls not hats, sorry
This is Terry at the last home game.
Apparently Rosicky will be signing a new 2 year contract
Chas, not a bad effort, but I am positive this is really TMHT
Hi Brigham, 🙂
If that is MerryT he looks as if he has just come out of Peaches’s pocket.
Finally, some word of sense that I have seen on any arsenal blog lately. There is so much negativity about club, gaffer, players written everywhere that I was wondering if I am alone in thinking that the future is bright, the future is red and white.
Santos back in training.
Be careful Terry!
If you keep writing sensible, informed stuff like that they’ll boot you out of the Cuckoo Club 🙂
Great piece.
Only one thing to add to your list of positives: Experience!
We have the best crop of young talent coming through that I’ve ever seen at Arsenal – but now we also have a great balance of experience, with RvP, Arteta, BFG, Santos, TR7, Benny etc.
The future is Arsenal 🙂
chas
Santos seems a real character
Oz,
There was, on BBC, an anniversary programme, some time ago, which celebrated the life of Enid Blyton, an English children’s author (unknown to me), and talked about re-making her shows for kids TV.
One of her characters was a little dude called Noddy, and he fits my
mental image of TerryM perfectly. From memory he was short, had skinny legs, a bulbous nose ……. (no it was definitely his nose that was bulbous) wore pervy blue shorts and had a red jacket all topped off with a large, blue, droopy beret ……………….. (no, no, it was his beret that was droopy ……… honest).
He could be re-named “Telescope Terry with His Arsenal Beret”
[to make that work – beret is pronounced “ber–ay”. 🙂 ]
Arsenal would make millions of bucks!!
Rocky,
His smiling face must be a great boost to everyone in the dressing room.
RA,
The only bit you got right about Terry’s appearance was the pervy blue shorts. 🙂
What about the skinny legs, Chas? 🙂
R u talking about TerryM or this Noddy guy? Can’t be Noddy — I think he was shown on TV just after WW2.
Hey, wait a minute — you seem to have an altogether very personal interest in men or Noddies with pervy, bulbous, blue shorts, with inbuilt extending telescopes!!!!!!
I’m keeping my eye on you Chazzer!!!
Top post Terry, onwards and upwards….
Just got an email from Arsenal saying all remaining home games can be bought now. ‘Phone: 0844 800 9900
They only send emails like that because someone told them I can’t go!! 😦
They don’t call him ‘tripod’ for nothing.
Just wanted to tell Barnet Gooner to bookmark this site, you’ll see a lot of positivity here and a good friendly community too. Before long you’ll be writing your own posts and meeting the motley crew at the Tavern prematch.
I seriously wonder how many other blog sites have a meet up every game?
GM,
That is it ………………….. TerryM, with his mate, Glic ………… just as I imagined them!!! 🙂
I take it the funny little dude in the background is Rasp, holding his helmet! 🙂
You Ponce, never heard of our legend Noddy 😉 he’s got a mate called Big Ears with a red hat, red arse 🙂
GIE,
I think Goonerholic does. LG used to before they either gave up their season tickets or defected.
Oh yeah, and who are you calling us ‘motley’? 🙂
Hi Barnet Gooner
Where do you watch the away games if you don’t go?
The Alex in New Barnet?
The Black Horse in High Barnet?
It’s good that you have found this site, don’t be a stranger.
Do you think Big Ears was a paedophile?
Kelsey,
Your 5:20, I am disappointed that you of all people should think it acceptable to refer to another blogger on AA by an unpleasant name – smiley or no smiley. I did not like it!
If you look at my comment at 3:42, you will find that far from never having heard of Enid Blyton’s character, Noddy, I was the one who mentioned him in the first place.
Not impressed.
Interesting post from a Chelsea blog..
http://www.weaintgotnohistory.com/2012/3/9/2857033/a-free-lesson-in-positioning-for-fernando-torres-courtesy-of-robin?
RA,
“ponce” was a carry on from TMHT yesterday if you followed the thread.it wasn’t meant to offend you, but if it did I am sorry.
You know what I am like.
Well, well, well, If It aint my ol` mucker Terry. I think we came on this site about the same time ( correct me If I`m wrong ) and immediately thought ” who left the door open in the loony bin” but must admit since then, I haven`t changed my mind !.
.
Redders, your right, Thats looks like my property in the background ! 🙂
Kelsey, apology accepted.
Glic, you are absolutely incorrigible!!
I try so hard not to laugh at you and your stories, because you are a very naughty person, but I simply cannot stop doing so.
I have never met anyone like you before, and despite your wicked humour, or perhaps because of it, I am very pleased I have!! 🙂
My apologie`s Redders, If you were at the southbound M5 RoadChef at Taunton yesterday around 4pm ! 🙂
I wasn’t anywhere but stuck at home, Glic, and by the sound of it, that was just as well! 🙂
You mentioned earlier that you had left one ‘team’ to join another ‘team’ for less money but more satisfaction.
Given you would never leave ‘team’ Arsenal — and I suspect I should not ask — what teams were you referring to?
Hi all
First time I’ve had to nag for absolutely ages and ages but we don’t have a post for tomorrow or Sunday so if anyone fancies writing something ……. even a completely madcap one, I’d be happy to receive it. Damn fixtures list, I normally don’t have to worry about posts at the weekend 😦
Redders,
I was just saying, It`s not always about the money, It`s where your happy. The “teams” refered to work / companies.
RVP looks a very happy and content person at home and at the club he loves, why spoil It ?.
Thanks again for all the comments. Its brilliant to see all the hugh positivity on this site, almost as big as one of GiE’s legs hahahaha.Its like a family of bloggers on hear, great site and great people, thanks again.
Cornwall, my cousin George was moaning to me the other day about some geezer who demanded his arse washed, now i know its you all is explained. hahahaha. Next time your in London let me know, we will kidnapp Redders and i will treat you both to a night out…but we have to make a pact that none of us are allowed to be tied up. hahahaha.
peaches,
I`ll do a post, when we win the EPL or CL . If we judge It by Terry, then It will be sometime next year !. 🙂
Anyway, If I do something It wll end up on the naughty step !.
Glic,
Silly me, and there was I stupidly allowing the thought to flash thru my miniscule brain that you were thinking of going to watch Torquay! 🙂
Terry,
I dont want you to be intimidated by Redders, but you know how big and clever he Is, well some say , he has a number of Suduko puzzles tattooed on his Hampton and If he has a problem, he pulls his foreskin back to reveal the answer !
Bloody Hell Redders, I was there today, you got Terry`s telescope ? 🙂
Thats why we can afford him to get tied up Cornwall. hahahaha.
Terry,
You would get on with my mate Dutch Piet. He was always begging me to go with him to his Naturist club. He said It was all above board until they had Party night`s, then all the clothe`s came off, so to speak. He used to take his next door neighbour as a way of getting at her husband who he had an arguement with, he never knew and always wondered why Piet had a smirk on his face ! 😆
Glic,
Got to break the bad news to you.
Terry’s infamous telescope failed the European todger regulations. Instead of being straight as a rule, it is as bent as a banana, or like Beckham.
He is asking anyone who will listen, to help him straighten it out by swinging on it or placing their pints of beer on it. That’s all very well, but when it starts going up and down it is hard to work out if you are drunk or Terry is getting excited.
DISCLAIMER: I have no first hand info on this subject, but I have relied on another AAer who tipped me off! 🙂 (so to speak!)
Cracking press conference from AW.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EzNspXuAxI
Mertesacker and Podolski – good night out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD5P7RsC9TI
Redders,
I bet anyone coming on this site since @6:17pm thinking they were on an Arsenal football site will be thinking WTF !. 😆
chas,
I forgot how funny that Bill Bailey clip was, his Gary Numan Cars one is brilliant aswell ! 😆
Peaches,
Could do something postywise for tomorrow. Have emailed you, so let me know by 6:30 in the morning.
Off out now.
Volunteering for a post on death saturday. Great 😦
Nite all.
Nite, Micky, and Nite all, — past my bedtime — or so the man in the white coat is telling me!! 🙂
Chas great vid — haven’t seen that before. 🙂
AW is always great value for fans and journalists alike, and I suspect he does those pre-match interviews in 5 different languages too.
On the morrow!
micky – you’re on 😉
glic, your 7:50 is exactly what I am thinking right now!
hahaha bloody hell the cuckoo club is at it again. GLIC two months ago i saw one of those hair dryers in Sydney and thought it was amazing. However, i’ll never look at it the same again! RA your 7.43 is brilliant
I love the Bill Bailey clip. I love Kraftwer and seen them live. I think me and mickey talked about them on LG
TMHT – As soon as I find my car keys I’m on my way to shake your hand and buy you a pint.
Masterpiece.
Plain, simple, and direct…its like a John Pilger report from a bygone era when you could actually believe the reports of some journo’s and broadcasters.
Gutted that I’m reading it 12 hours after it was published. This post would have brought the sun out this morning.
“We do not change a thing. Yes, I said it nothing, nada, zilch. We just continue with the same strategy, same philosophy, same tactics, same management, and same tea lady.”
Brilliant !!!
Phil C….if thats your first post on AA, here’s to many many more….
Legendary debut….
Just one question before I go and wash my utensil`s. I was listening to Talksport earlier today and they were saying Harry will be offered a new contract at spuds with a £50M war chest. Maybe one of our esteemed accountants or knowledgable posters could explain to me, How the F**k can they afford It ?. £230M net spending in the last decade, Only one CL season, 36,000 crowd (?), FFP started.
Someone please explain . I shall look up tomorrow for my answer.
Thanks.
glic
I thought that when I read it in the paper. It’s so dodgy. dirty scum.
don’t worry GLIC when they don’t make the top 4 (or the very least finish 4th and don’t qualify) they won’t have bugger all to spend!
I hope they keep Harry because we can watch him twitch his way down the table again.
Bloody ell someone up there doesn’t want me to go to any more home games this year. I had decided Wigan was next feasible one but it’s now moved to Monday night and I’m picking the Mother in Law up from airport at 7am the next morning! No chance I can go to that one now.
Unhappy Gooner 😦
Morning all
GiE – pick another one 🙄
Rasp – I’ve put mickys post into drafts if you want to have a look
GiE,
Same thing happening to me. Every time I see a possible home fixture, something or other gets in the way. Only attended four so far this season!
Going monday, then after that only Villa and Norwich remain possibles. And still plenty of time for spanners to find their way into the works before those 😦
Cripes, its quiet here today. Good day to scribble a post and disappear for the day, which I am.
morning all
it sure is micky, damn monday games.
Villa is out due to family (in laws side) party, City is Easter Sunday but trains are crap, altho parents have tickets so may cadge a lift, Chelsea unlikely to get tickets.
So Norwich it is, plus Wolves away I quite fancy, midweek
But quite a good location for an AA meet up as its fairly central.
GiE
there is only one solution…divorce! Arsenal need your support
Morning Oz,
As part of the scouting team how do you rate Podolski for us (assume RvP stays). 1-10.
Off to house of your pop starry band chum today. Any requests? Not sure if he’ll be there. Are they on tour. If not its me, two woman and eight children!!!
GIE
Cant you go to the coldplay game that’s on a Friday? 🙂
Hi GM,
Saw your Kraftwerk comment. Yes, I do remember our LG chat about them. As I remember you liked them live, whereas I thought it was the worst gig I have ever been to 🙂
We shall just have to agree on The Clash Live.
Morning all
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