Yes you support Arsenal F.C! Duh! However it takes quite
a lot to be an Arsenal supporter. The fans can’t control the running of the
club, so they have to bear with whatever the management comes up with. Arsenal
is one of the top clubs in England and Europe in general. It has a rich history
but winning trophies stopped 8 years ago, a haunting halt!
The last time Arsenal won a trophy was 2003-2004 season and
since then Arsenal has only come close. In 2006 Arsenal lost in the U.E.F.A
Champions league final against Barcelona FC from Spain. During then Barcelona
had the mighty Ronaldinho from Brazil, Eto’o from Cameroon and other big Spaniards
like Xavi, Iniesta e.t.c. It was a
really good game but due to a red card against Arsenal, Arsenal had to
compensate and their chance of beating Barcelona were trimmed. Arsenal lost
2-1! Last year, 2011, Arsenal lost in the Carling Cup final against Birmingham
City. Even though Carling Cup is the least superior trophy in England, Arsenal
fans would have appreciated it big time, and it would have ended the trophy
drought for the club. The above two
instances are the latest times Arsenal came close to winning a silverware.
Fans’ big share to a team is when trophies are won,
especially big trophies. Unfortunately Manchester United, Chelsea and Man city
fans have been bathing in the waters of trophy and glory, especially Man
United. The only thing Arsenal fans can be proud of is the fact that Arsenal
has been helping those clubs by selling big players to them. Some of the big
names Arsenal has produced for these teams are Nasri, Kolo Toure, Clichy,
Fabregas, and Robin Van Persie, the most recent to Man U. Most fans love when a
club makes great players and wins award with him but not sell him right away.
However Arsenal doesn't pay lots like these clubs do, so that’s why most of
them have left Arsenal. Don’t call them traitors because they have personal
goals and have other fans to please. After all they are not getting younger and
they feel lucky to have made it to their prime and wouldn't mind to make more
money and win awards.
Man U has been the Yankees of the British football but the
role has been taken over by Man City who has been spending big and it has paid
off. Man City has won the English
Premier League and FA cup in two years. Arsenal has won none because it sold
its players to Man City and other big clubs willing to risk and pay hefty
salaries for glory.
As maybe you've noticed, I have been talking about others
club more and briefly mentioning Arsenal. That’s part of what it is to be an
Arsenal FC fan. You blame other clubs for being greedy but you can also call it
going BIG or taking big risks. As an Arsenal fan you don’t get what you want
from Arsenal, but you take what Arsenal gives you. One thing an Arsenal fan can
brag about is Arsenal’s SEXY style. Arsenal is entertaining, more than other
big clubs in England. However some clubs like Chelsea, Swansea City have been
adapting to the “sexy” style of playing so it’s about time Arsenal does
something different before fans run out of patience.
Always entertaining as usual, Arsenal came back from 4 goals
down to beat Reading FC 7 goals to 5 goals, today in Carling Cup. It was a
nerve wrecking game but luckily Arsenal came back after a dismal performance in
the first half. If you are considering becoming an Arsenal fan, please do some
research, test how strong you are or consult with me at no cost.
I am a Gunner for life! GO ARSENAL! But please save fans from
anguish, heart attack and crazy Man U, Chelsea and City fans!
Hezzy
IplayFutbol
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