THE FOOTBALL THREAD Vol 2
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I just realised something..shouldn't this thread be called THE FOOTBALL THREAD Vol 4 now? It was started way back in Oct 07 
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i just realised something..shouldn't this thread be called the football thread vol 4 now? It was started way back in oct 07
bro this is vol 2 ....
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can no problem! Eh the match start at 12.15am right? I think?
oh is it? Ok we can meet up slighly later then - tot it was 10 pm kick off
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Kieran Gibbs... left-back talks up squad stability
Gibbs - We can learn from Man United
By Chris Harris
Kieran Gibbs believes Arsenal can follow Manchester United’s recipe for success in the years to come.
Sir Alex Ferguson ended the Old Trafford club’s 26-year wait for a League title in 1993 and has never looked back. Last season’s triumph was United’s third in a row and their 11th in 16 years.
Ferguson has also claimed two Champions League titles – in 1999 and 2008 – and Gibbs attributes their sustained success to the continuity in United’s squad.
The likes of David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs emerged through the youth ranks at Old Trafford in the early 1990s and stayed loyal to the United cause. Gibbs insists that Arsenal’s crop of youngsters must do the same if they want to emulate the trophy haul of their Northern rivals.
“It’s so important to keep the same squad for a long period of time,” said Gibbs, speaking at a Q&A with supporters at Members’ Day last week.
“If you look at the Man United squad from years ago when they had Scholes, Giggs, Beckham and the Neville brothers, they all came through the ranks from a young age and I agree with doing that.
“If you do that you can build a team which can become successful and great.”
Gibbs was flanked by Theo Walcott at that Q&A and the England winger echoed his team-mate’s sentiments. Indeed, Walcott looks up to one Man United player in particular.
“I want to look back on my career and the number of trophies I have won,” he said.
“Ryan Giggs is the perfect example of that – he has won everything out there. I want to be remembered for that so I can show my kids and grandkids what I have won in my career.”
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Nicklas Bendtner's new number
Bendtner explains switch of squad number
http://www.paddypower.com/football/...eague?ev_oc_grp_ids=109595&cid=38&AFF_ID=1264
Arsenal centre forward Nicklas Bendtner has changed his squad number for the new season.
The Dane caught up with Arsenal.com to explain why he decided on the switch and give a personal offer to fans who had bought his shirt through Club outlets this summer.
“The new season’s almost here, and along with the rest of the players I’m really excited and believe it can be a really special one for everyone associated with the Club." said Bendtner.
"Before it starts I wanted to change my squad number from 26 which I’ve obviously had for a number of seasons now. I chose to move to 52 because it’s a special number to me personally, and I hope that it brings me good luck for the new season.
"I appreciate that a good number of fans have bought their kits for 2009/10 already with names and numbers printed up so I’d like to personally cover the cost of replacing anyone’s shirt that has my previous number. It means a lot to see supporters wearing your name and number, and I want to ensure people aren’t inconvenienced by the change."
* The offer is valid for supporters that purchased the Arsenal home, away or third shirt from a Club shop or online via Arsenal Home Shopping since June 2009. Any supporter wanting to upgrade their shirt that features Nicklas’ previous squad number must show proof of purchase in store.
