Comments on: Mugs and Thugs http://www.7amkickoff.com/2009/mugs-and-thugs/ The Arsenal blog from an American perspective Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:24:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: CanGunn444 http://www.7amkickoff.com/2009/mugs-and-thugs/comment-page-1/#comment-9312 CanGunn444 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:15:56 +0000 http://www.7amkickoff.com/?p=3391#comment-9312 North London Derby will be a huge game. It will indeed be important for us to have Song, although they will be without Defoe, the goof. With the way West Ham is playing at the moment, it shouldn't matter who we play. Although my guess is that he will play a midfield of Fab Diaby and Eboue if, and that's a big if, he plays cautiously with Song which is not Arsene's style. Ramsey and Coquelin will be rested for the Carling Cup tie with Liverpool 3 days later. Keep up the good work Tim. North London Derby will be a huge game. It will indeed be important for us to have Song, although they will be without Defoe, the goof.
With the way West Ham is playing at the moment, it shouldn’t matter who we play. Although my guess is that he will play a midfield of Fab Diaby and Eboue if, and that’s a big if, he plays cautiously with Song which is not Arsene’s style. Ramsey and Coquelin will be rested for the Carling Cup tie with Liverpool 3 days later.
Keep up the good work Tim.

]]> By: LRV http://www.7amkickoff.com/2009/mugs-and-thugs/comment-page-1/#comment-9311 LRV Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:14:43 +0000 http://www.7amkickoff.com/?p=3391#comment-9311 Here is the link to the laws of the game from referees website: http://www.footballreferee.org/laws_game.php Here is the link to the laws of the game from referees website: http://www.footballreferee.org/laws_game.php

]]> By: LRV http://www.7amkickoff.com/2009/mugs-and-thugs/comment-page-1/#comment-9310 LRV Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:09:33 +0000 http://www.7amkickoff.com/?p=3391#comment-9310 As an update to my earlier comments, here is an extract from the updated laws (updated Feb/Mar 2009): " Careless, reckless, using excessive force “Careless” means that the player has shown a lack of attention or consideration when making a challenge or that he acted without precaution. • No further disciplinary sanction is needed if a foul is judged to be careless “Reckless” means that the player has acted with complete disregard to the danger to, or consequences for, his opponent • A player who plays in a reckless manner must be cautioned. “Using excessive force” means that the player has far exceeded the necessary use of force and is in danger of injuring his opponent. • A player who uses excessive force must be sent off. Charging an opponent The act of charging is a challenge for space using physical contact within playing distance of the ball without using arms or elbows. It is an offence to charge an opponent: • in a careless manner • in a reckless manner • using excessive force " As an update to my earlier comments, here is an extract from the updated laws (updated Feb/Mar 2009):
”
Careless, reckless, using excessive force
“Careless” means that the player has shown a lack of attention or consideration when making a challenge or that he acted without precaution.
• No further disciplinary sanction is needed if a foul is judged to be careless
“Reckless” means that the player has acted with complete disregard to the danger to, or consequences for, his opponent
• A player who plays in a reckless manner must be cautioned.
“Using excessive force” means that the player has far exceeded the necessary use of force and is in danger of injuring his opponent.
• A player who uses excessive force must be sent off.
Charging an opponent
The act of charging is a challenge for space using physical contact within playing distance of the ball without using arms or elbows.
It is an offence to charge an opponent:
• in a careless manner
• in a reckless manner
• using excessive force
“

]]> By: Yan http://www.7amkickoff.com/2009/mugs-and-thugs/comment-page-1/#comment-9307 Yan Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:44:42 +0000 http://www.7amkickoff.com/?p=3391#comment-9307 Is Coquelin a scarier option? Is Coquelin a scarier option?

]]> By: Tim http://www.7amkickoff.com/2009/mugs-and-thugs/comment-page-1/#comment-9302 Tim Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:48:24 +0000 http://www.7amkickoff.com/?p=3391#comment-9302 Thanks! I've been to Emirates three times and Highbury once. I try to go once a year. This year I had picked out the North London derby followed by the AZ Alkmaar match on the 4th but sadly, events conspired to prevent me from traveling at this time. I will be there, though, probably some time in the spring. Maybe <a href="http://www.7amkickoff.com/2009/arsenal-0-0-sunderland-sunderland-wins-the-cup/" rel="nofollow">Sunderland again</a> on the 20th of February! Thanks! I’ve been to Emirates three times and Highbury once. I try to go once a year. This year I had picked out the North London derby followed by the AZ Alkmaar match on the 4th but sadly, events conspired to prevent me from traveling at this time.

I will be there, though, probably some time in the spring. Maybe Sunderland again on the 20th of February!

]]> By: Mia http://www.7amkickoff.com/2009/mugs-and-thugs/comment-page-1/#comment-9300 Mia Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:04:12 +0000 http://www.7amkickoff.com/?p=3391#comment-9300 I'm pretty sure the Carling counts. If not, we should consider resting Song against West Ham as the prospect of being suspended for Spurs would make him ultra-cautious and less effective anyway. I’m pretty sure the Carling counts. If not, we should consider resting Song against West Ham as the prospect of being suspended for Spurs would make him ultra-cautious and less effective anyway.

]]> By: 17highburyterrace http://www.7amkickoff.com/2009/mugs-and-thugs/comment-page-1/#comment-9299 17highburyterrace Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:27:11 +0000 http://www.7amkickoff.com/?p=3391#comment-9299 <a href="#comment-9296" rel="nofollow">@Mia</a>, 'bout as long as the knee he limped off with.... CTPA...Give Wigan some time, they've got a few old war-horses, but some of the young latin american players look good and very green. They've already shown they can play with the big teams and a few more victories and they're past relegation worries... ManCity w/o Bellamy look poor (and personally, I'm glad he won't be with West Ham next Sunday). Robinho sounds gone to Barca or certainly wishing he was. And Tevez is all work-rate and no end product (and another former Hammer, interesting....). Even before Ade's got knackered he looked a bit less interested, and had his old problem of straying offside. And how do these 5 yellow card suspensions work--league only or do they carry into the domestic cups?...somewhere in the back of my mind I sort of remember something along those lines. @Mia, ’bout as long as the knee he limped off with….

CTPA…Give Wigan some time, they’ve got a few old war-horses, but some of the young latin american players look good and very green. They’ve already shown they can play with the big teams and a few more victories and they’re past relegation worries…

ManCity w/o Bellamy look poor (and personally, I’m glad he won’t be with West Ham next Sunday). Robinho sounds gone to Barca or certainly wishing he was. And Tevez is all work-rate and no end product (and another former Hammer, interesting….). Even before Ade’s got knackered he looked a bit less interested, and had his old problem of straying offside.

And how do these 5 yellow card suspensions work–league only or do they carry into the domestic cups?…somewhere in the back of my mind I sort of remember something along those lines.

]]> By: charybdis1966 http://www.7amkickoff.com/2009/mugs-and-thugs/comment-page-1/#comment-9298 charybdis1966 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:18:47 +0000 http://www.7amkickoff.com/?p=3391#comment-9298 Hi, I thought I'd commend you on your Arsenal blog with a US slant; I'm lucky enough to be able to see matches at Ashburton Grove quite regularly and am always appreciative of any Gooner related media that reflects our supports diversity. I recall seeing about 20 guys filing down the Gillespie Road with "Arsenal Supporters Club of America" T-shirts on (at the last game of last season, Stoke) so I guess that would be you one day ? Victoria Concordia Crescit. Hi, I thought I’d commend you on your Arsenal blog with a US slant; I’m lucky enough to be able to see matches at Ashburton Grove quite regularly and am always appreciative of any Gooner related media that reflects our supports diversity.
I recall seeing about 20 guys filing down the Gillespie Road with “Arsenal Supporters Club of America” T-shirts on (at the last game of last season, Stoke) so I guess that would be you one day ?
Victoria Concordia Crescit.

]]> By: Mia http://www.7amkickoff.com/2009/mugs-and-thugs/comment-page-1/#comment-9296 Mia Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:57:45 +0000 http://www.7amkickoff.com/?p=3391#comment-9296 How long will Ade's enthusiasm last now things aren't going so well? How long will Ade’s enthusiasm last now things aren’t going so well?

]]> By: Mia http://www.7amkickoff.com/2009/mugs-and-thugs/comment-page-1/#comment-9295 Mia Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:56:30 +0000 http://www.7amkickoff.com/?p=3391#comment-9295 I bet Wenger will go for the scary option. Gibbs would be another possibility - he played there for the under-20s - but goodness knows whether he could do it at this level. I'd prefer him to Diaby, though. I bet Wenger will go for the scary option. Gibbs would be another possibility – he played there for the under-20s – but goodness knows whether he could do it at this level. I’d prefer him to Diaby, though.

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