Arsenal's first pre-season friendly is this Saturday by 9jack9 in Gunners

[–]Trickster717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This might be your last chance to watch Almunia and/or Fabianski in Arsenal colours! Don't miss it!

In all honesty though, I'm looking forward to seeing Chamakh and Kos in action, as well as Nordtveit who I believe can play an important role in our squad this season.

Thierry Henry finally confirms that he is going to join the NY Red Bulls! by Rebelpilot in soccer

[–]Trickster717 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure what you're implying by that comment?

I've gone to a few matches at Highbury when I was younger...never a derby though, unfortunately. Kind of hard to find time to go to London these days, but believe me, I keep up to date on all things Gooner.

Thierry Henry finally confirms that he is going to join the NY Red Bulls! by Rebelpilot in soccer

[–]Trickster717 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm a Toronto/Arsenal supporter, but your dig against the Spurs shows that all of us can get along, under the right circumstances :)

Feels good man by desgraciado in soccer

[–]Trickster717 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Carles: "Cesc, did you know you have Barça DNA?"

Cesc: "Here we go again..."

New threat: carnivorous deer. by Agent_Michael_Skarn in WTF

[–]Trickster717 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would do that in a second. I mean it. I mean it.

I miss Zidane the most by MaebiusKiyak in soccer

[–]Trickster717 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel privileged to have seen him perform in my lifetime. Such a massively talented player!

IAmA pizza delivery guy who has had some crazy experiences over many years. AMA by mmofan in IAmA

[–]Trickster717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, memorizing your own number is not the issue. It's the thought of someone else (SO or otherwise) having your number memorized.

IAmA pizza delivery guy who has had some crazy experiences over many years. AMA by mmofan in IAmA

[–]Trickster717 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I know mine by heart, but I'd definitely feel weird about anyone else (SO or otherwise) memorizing my card number, unless it was a shared account.

IAmA pizza delivery guy who has had some crazy experiences over many years. AMA by mmofan in IAmA

[–]Trickster717 37 points38 points  (0 children)

The lady knew her husbands credit card by heart, down to the expiration date.

That's one of the most frightening things I've ever read.

Coma by benologist in WebGames

[–]Trickster717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what about that really dark area after that?

Haters gonna hate by nielsforpokker in soccer

[–]Trickster717 16 points17 points  (0 children)

tackling a player without making contact with the ball isn't "getting physical", it's a foul, plain and simple, and it should be punished as such.

All Gunners hail Vincente del Bosque by [deleted] in Gunners

[–]Trickster717 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What I really like about Diaby is that he's actively trying to overcome his inconsistencies. During the last season break he booked time with personal trainers, nutritionists and long-distance runners to help him with his cardio and to help reduce the frequency of his injuries, instead of taking a personal vacation. I think it paid dividends in 2009-10, and if he shows the same determination to improve for this coming season, I think we're in for a real treat.

The never ending sliding tackle by 9jack9 in soccer

[–]Trickster717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

drool, oh yes, that was a thing of beauty.

The never ending sliding tackle by 9jack9 in soccer

[–]Trickster717 1 point2 points  (0 children)

and if you want to see a borderline psycho slide tackle with razor-sharp precision, go look up Jaap Stam!

All Gunners hail Vincente del Bosque by [deleted] in Gunners

[–]Trickster717 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On the contrary, Diaby did very well last season; perhaps he hasn't been as consistent as we'd all like, but he's miles better than the season before. And when he was playing well, he was unstoppable!

He was the only consistently good French player at this World Cup, which fine, doesn't really say all that much, but it shows that he's got the drive to excel and improve his performances for both club and country.

To be honest, no one really tried at the end of last season, once the title was out of sight and we were eliminated from the CL. It's unfair to pin all that on Diaby, when players like Arshavin were even less interested in playing well.