Dank Dusk Of Dreams

Has the garden outgrown its potential, or was it simply cut away at the top? Personally, the weeds need to go. And fast.

The feeling of humiliation was so much so that outright sadness dawned over me. I’d like to think all Gooners felt the same.

Just to think, all that flag waving, patriotic feel. The sun lifting our spirits. Yet, before sunset, two goals blowed our sails and ruined our swagger. All Arsenal have, on the best of days, is swagger. I’m going to put some of this bluntly. The weeds that need to be fished out source from many areas, one foremost is “sexy beyonce” lover Adebayor.  For such a tall man with gait, he lacks the basic strength to hold of one defender. He drags himself wide ALL the time (imitating Henry or just foolish?). The decision to hand him a new contract just accentuated the self gratitous motivation. Like many fans, I feel sickened by that attitude. I doubt whether he’ll be as good as the 2007/2008 season.

The irony is, Adebayor’s fall is linked to Eduardo’s. Think back to January 2008, when the Croat burst onto the scene, scored goal upon goal, and provided assists. Then came Birmingham – as a result, competition declined. So much so, at one point, all we had was Bendnter as a conventional striker.

If the Togo man doesnt change his act, Arsene needs to shift him. Because by not providing ultimatums, it tarnishes the culture of the place. And dissent is starting to become gross on the stands at Ashburton Grove. It’s hard to see hot a pleasant atmosphere will be stuck on Sunday.

It’s another soul searching end to a season since 2005. Unlike last year, when we were simply unlucky, the players have let themselves down (bar a few like Gibbs, Almunia and Van Persie). Walcott did not turn up, though Arsene must now see Theo is a striker NOT a winger. Cesc did not dominate the midfield and provide the directness which he was quoted to have wanted. Overall, the Gunners midfield was outshone and outclassed. Remember hearing that back a few years?

But enough of the flaws. We need solutions. Firstly, Arshavin will be available next year. He’s alraedy a hit with the fans, showing maturity, class and skill. One more player like him, and Arsenal should ride the storm next year much more better.

Secondly, no more kids please! Or at least, no untried kids. A caller on phone-in radio station talkSPORT (a liverpool fan) said that Arsenal seem to be like an academy. For what its worth, that isn’t far off from the truth. Yes, the conveyor belt gives us pride. I still feel pride even after this defeat. It’s just the manner of the capitulation was so shell shocking, that it later becomes obvious that inexperience is the downfall.

Quarter-finals, Semi finals, finals. All over these barren years, but none succeeded. Ultimately, patience is running thin. Mine is still largelyt intact, except for my throat. But hearts and minds need to sooth over this summer, and a wallet surely has to come out. Because Gooners, as much as I hate it, vote with their feet. And maybe so too, will players.

N.B; A man in Kenya hanged himself over the defeat yesterday, police have confirmed. He was wearing an Arsenal shirt when he died. Rest In Peace. But this is an example of the human mind and its sometime absurd decisions. By all. Link -  http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/06052009/58/champions-league-arsenal-fan-hangs-himself.html