The 2009-10 Premiership title was decided within minutes of Chelsea kicking off at Stamford Bridge. Wigan capitulated, and the rest was mire details. It was a "Father & Son" day at the Emirates Stadium as we went to cheer on Arsenal in the final home match of the season against Fulham.
Arsenal guaranteed themselves 3rd place in the league almost from the minute that Fulham qualified for the Europa Cup Final. A fantastic achievement, but one ensured that Arsenal faced a Fulham XI. From the moment Arshavin opened the scoring the result was never in doubt. A 4-0 scoreline will be rcorded, but Arsenal seemed to ease up after half time, by that time theo Walcott had made two goals and missed a chance he should have taken, but probably enough to man that he will go to South Africa with the England squad. For me the greatest pleasure was witnessing the enthusiasm and effort of Emanuel Eboue, no such thing as a lost cause. How Eboue has moved from villain to cult hero in 18 months, is one of those strange things that happens in English Club football.
Tottenham secure in 4th place, returned to type, losing 4-2 at relegated Burnley, after being two goals up. It's good to have our Tottenham back. Anyway after 90 minutes, a lap of appreciation, and the season was over. A break till August when fans hope for more than a new home shirt, three or four new signings please Mr Wenger.
Meanwhile across London talks continued between Cameron & Clegg, Clegg and Brown and various other combinations. No outcome likely in the short term, but I will be interested to gauge the reaction of Lib Dems supporters at work when I mention, Vote Clegg ,get Cameron.
Albums of Choice :
1.Tapestry by Carole King - recorded in 1971 from memory, a couple of tracks haven't stood the test of time, but it remains very listenable.
2.Out of the Blue - Electric Light Orchestra worth it for Mr Blue Sky alone. There are some fillers but there are few tracks as good to wake up to.
Key Quotes
"Anyone who believes that exponential growth can go on forever in a finite world is either a madman or an economist."
(Kenneth Boulding)
"Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid. "
(Raymond Chandler)
"Live simply so that others can simply live." (unknown)
"I cannot live without books" (Thomas Jefferson)
"Sport is war without the shooting" (George Orwell)
"New York is a great city to live in if you can afford to get out of it" (William Rossa Cole)
The secret of a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits (Patterson Hood)
(Kenneth Boulding)
"Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid. "
(Raymond Chandler)
"Live simply so that others can simply live." (unknown)
"I cannot live without books" (Thomas Jefferson)
"Sport is war without the shooting" (George Orwell)
"New York is a great city to live in if you can afford to get out of it" (William Rossa Cole)
The secret of a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits (Patterson Hood)
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