Pain in the Arse

After watching the game for 80 minutes, i was confindent that we could go home with a point but all that evaporated when ref Steve Bennet gave a penalty which never was(even according to tv replays) against N'zogbia. Once again, fate conspired to screw our season yet again, like last season's opener at the smogs.

The scoreline is a bit flattering considering that we did well throughout the match except for the last ten minutes. Although this time, its the ref that change the game. Firstly, he sent Jenas off for a challenge which in my opinion is a fair one although replays shows how excruciating the tackle looked like. The reaction on Gilberto's face doesn't help. But latest news have confirmed that the red card has been rescinded. And rightly so.. Take a look ----->





So, up until that point, we managed to match Arsenal. Some plusses to take from the match. Even after half time, Arsenal weren't able to break us down despite us defending doggedly but not really stretched. Boumsong and Taylor will definitely go a long way this season. Both played admirably well and we will see more of this i'm sure.

So 10 minutes to go and Steve Bennet decided to award a penalty which never was in my opinion. And Henry steps up and scored with Given getting a fingertip to it. And what do we do next? Concede a second goal and made it look like a comfortable win. Title for next post--- 'Return of the hated oaf'

Toon Player Ratings vs Arsenal(a)