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The Boss had much to say regarding the "brawl" and subsequent suspensions from Sunday's Final... He said he believes tha English FA's process on such matters is basically dishonest as they routinely paint such matters with a broad brush and do not closely review each players role. He also apologized for Arsenal's role in the ruckus and said he hoped 2 minutes of ugliness will not be the lasting memory of what was indeed a fantastic Cup Final. Enough with that...
As mentioned we travel to Blackburn today for the FA Cup 5th round replay... problem is, we could be without as much as 10 first team players, said Boss, Arsene Wengers view:
“There are plenty of changes but it will still be a strong team,” the Frenchman told Arsenal.com on Tuesday. “We have lots of injuries. We don’t have Adebayor (suspended), Thierry Henry (foot) and Tomas Rosicky (groin). At Cardiff on Sunday we also lost Abou Diaby through an ankle injury and Kolo Toure who was sent off. Fabregas will be rested as well.” The injuries don’t end there. Justin Hoyte is troubled by a hamstring strain picked up at the Millennium Stadium, Johan Djourou is struggling with an ankle complaint while Mathieu Flamini is doubtful with a foot problem. Robin van Persie will definitely miss the game of course. His prognosis is still anything between four and eight weeks because of the broken metatarsal he suffered against Manchester United on January 21".
It is fair to say that even with the kiddos on the pitch we have a good shot at going through... we shall see. In case you are home "sick" today, the match is live at 2pm CST on Fox Soccer.
I must admit I feel remiss with regards to the fact that I have not dedicated some time to the Anna Nicole Smith matter... ok then, that about wraps it up.
Take care.
bwb.
The Honda Formula 1 team launched it's new challenger and the livery is causing quite a stir! The car is emblazoned with an image of Mother Earth ('ol Gore is surely proud) and is meant to show Honda's commitment to "green living" and launch their new enviro campaign. Look!
The 2007 FIA Formula One World Championship season kicks of 18 March in Melbourne Australia! Should be an interesting season as Michael Schumacher retired and many guys swapped teams. Time will tell.
The Menil Collection (here in H-Town) recently opened an exhibit featuring Robert Rauschenberg's "cardboard" works. Preview it here.
Back to work then, The Gunners go to Blackburn tomorrow for the FA Cup replay... we better crush those *%&#'s.
bwb.
And for today, well links really...
Too sick to go into the epic Carling Cup Final vs Chelsea to drone on about (Kolo Toure tries to behead that *%$* Frank Lampard, at left)... I shall let the mighty Arseblogger sum it up, as he does so nicely, uhhh... here!
And... Martin Scorsese FINALLY broke his Oscar duck winning for Best Director! Gee, merely the finest film director of the last 25 to 30 years and he just now brings home the goofy statue... Hollywood, when possible... Avoid! Check out his speech here!
And yes, before bidding adieu, I recently finished reading Heather King's brilliant (alcoholic) memoir Parched. Great stuff on all accounts... and she's Joe (King) Queers sister, singer / guitarist of the legendary pop-punk band The Queers, so extra points there of course. Back in my days as a (drunken) punk drummer, we opened a show for said Queers and I can honestly say... them's good people.
One more thing (promises, promises)... brickwall's official Minister of Stare (see any Henry Rollins narrative), Mr. Hobbs, has highly recommended Lisa Crystal Carver's Drugs Are Nice. So dig in peeps!
Arsenal have the FA Cup replay with Blackburn on Wednesday, more on that wee match later!
bwb out.
Once again the Gunners went down 1 - nil at Emirates only to net 2 in the final 15 minutes to bring home all 3 points. Both sides felt they were robbed on penalty chances and Henry was heavily criticized by giving the Wigan keeper some stick after the equalizer. A brilliant cross was put in the area and one of the Wigan back four put it into his own goal... Henry then grabbed the ball and handed it to the Wigan keeper. Turns out they had been semi-joking about what Henry perceived was massive time wasting on the keeper's part throughout the match. They were then seen shaking hands and peacefully chatting after the game, so all the hysterical tv pundits were once again seen for what they really are, News Makers, not News Reporters!
Rosicky got his first Prem goal and was brilliant throughout and Aliadiere once again came in as a sub and immediately had a positive impact. The kid's a keeper folks! And the name is a bit sexy? or something. Jeremie Aliadiere. Go ahead, say it 67 times fast...
Aliadiere, Aliadiere, Aliadiere... (al-lee aa-dee-air)
OK OK, in news of the musical sort, Austin (by way of SF Bay Area) pop punk legends J-Church are apparently playing SXSW! First gig in a while as Lance Hahn is battling several life threatening illnesses... from their MySpace page:
"Yeah, we're really playing this time. Can you fucking believe it? Our first shows in six months... Here's what we know so far: We're playing the No Idea Records showcase for SXSW. This will be the record release party for our new album, "The Horror Of Life". Details still pending. We're playing a daytime house party with Radon, Grabass Charlestons, etc. More details soon. I think we're also doing a daytime BBQ that No Idea are sponsoring in the parking lot outside of Sound On Sound. Not sure about this one. If you're gonna be at SXSW (and I don't know why you would bother) you have at least a couple of chances to see us live (if you want)".
Cool! and by the way, is it just Ben Weasel and me, or is this MySpace thing waaaaaaaaaay overrated?
bwb out.
The club today announced a groundbreaking partnership with MLS club the Colorado Rapids! Click on links below to read statements from each club's perspective. All I'll add is this... pack the car Dear, looks like this Summers' vacation may be in Denver! I'll have to ask my priest if it's OK to pray for such!
Arsenal FC statement.
Colorado Rapids statement.
Cesc Fabregas has captured English Premier League Player of the Month honors for the first, but probably not the last time! The kids already one of the best footballers on the planet and he has yet to see his 20th Birthday! Oh, and he's a cute lad too!
OK, just footie stuff today... will try to broaden the scope a bit next week. Gunners v Wigan on Sunday (FSC 10am CST). A good weekend then!
bwb out.
Quiet in euro football world as there are International friendlies this week so most the lads have reported for duty on their respective home fronts. Highlights of these bothersome matches include USA v Mexico in Cali and Brazil v Portugal at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium in London N5. Portuguese boss Scolari who led Brazil to World Cup glory in the past says he wants to manage an English club... could he be headed to Chelski? Should provide good summertime gossip at very least!
The new LIFETIME album hits stores today! Go get it brothers and sisters, no really! Though I don't know where one even buys cd's these days other than BeastBuy and such, and they don't exactly cater to New Jersey pop-core outfits? anyway... shop online... save gas, grief and more!
Also, 'ol Henry Rollins has a new book! "A Dull Roar" is basically a tour journal from the summer escapade with X! The journal stuff has always been my fave of Hank's writings and my boy Hobbs indicates the newbie will not disappoint. Best I can tell it is only available, so far, via his site... must be real new or something.
The Gunners host Wigan Athletic on Sunday, Fox Soccer has it live: 10am CST from the Emirates!
Hope your day brings 3 points!
bwb.
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