Sad

Been hit by really bad news. Din noe that the huge responsibility will fall on me with such sudden notice. I just wonder if i have the strength to continue and perserve on. For at least another few months...

Maybe adversity will make me a stronger person. Or maybe i will succumb to it.

Forever a GUNNER!

Heartbroken

All the hype and excitement over the final between Arsenal and Barcelona ended just 18 mins after kick off. I could not comment much on the sending off of Lehmann, However, the game geared down significantly. The expressions on both parties displayed disappointment. Both side had looked forward to playing against each other, at their full strength. However, the ref decides to end off arsenal's hope by sending off lehmann. The goal shld haf stand and lehmann punished with a yellow card. That would be the decision that everyone agrees on. You could see the frantic expressions on Barca's players while persuading the ref to keep the player on the field. At the same time, i see great sportsmanships from both sides. Something which has been forgotten over time. Expecting the worst, i prayed to whoever is up there for a miracle. It was answered. The ten men arsenal fought back with great spirits. The goal from campbell got me jumping around in disbelief. However, it was at the same time that i feel the acceleration of Barca.

The first half ended off with the lead. But the second half was the one that do us in. The ref made countless mistakes in judgements. The yellow card "rewarded" to the tailsman skipper was outright ridiculous. The video shows a clear clean tackle. Instead, the ref choose to show his card. It was getting frustrating for me and how i wish i could stuff the whistle into the ref's mouth. The decisions all went against arsenal. Even the first goal was a product of his truely magnificant mistake. It was a clear off side from the replay and shld haf been waved off. But NO!!! By then, the arsenal defence, struck by fatigue and disappointment, could only watched as victory slipped away. However, the 2nd goal was truely a masterpiece from Hendrik Larsson. I was left speechless. The pain i feel in the heart was unbearable. I looked back at how the team had progessed this season. It was a true test to the faith of a gooner fan. It was all over by the 2nd goal. The Barca players were showing fatigue too. The final whistle then sounded. A whistle that will return to haunt me for life.

Some critics faulted Henry for the chances that he missed. However, i think otherwise. He has done a brilliant job yesterday. Motivating the team when we were down to ten. It became such a burden on him that when he gets the ball, he must score. NO! It's all wrong. Just because he does it to perfection previously does not mean he will score it. Imagine the pressure and stress that builds up. I give my salutes to him. It would truely have been a classic champion's league final with the dream combination. However, it had, obviously, been tainted by the sending off. I give my congrats to Barca. They had been the better side for the game and they r a truely magnificant side to watch. Prehaps, Henry may choose to join them.

Altho victory slipped away, but i see the potentials in the young team. They showed great spirit and commitment on the pitch. The never-say-die mentality when we were down touched me. As for Henry, i keep my fingers crossed over his decision. Next season, we will not be seeing the likes of Bergkamp, Pires and maybe Henry. Can the young team survive on its own? Much focus will be on the young boy, Walcott. If he is that good as reported. Then, the burden will be passed down from henry to him. I dun see reyes or van persie replacing henry in any way, tho both r excellent. Indeed, the future looks bleak for the gunners. However, there is still the light of hope admist the darkness that surrounds us. I feel proud for my team and will wear the jersey with pride and honour. Gunners, all the way!!!

Long and prehaps, boring text to some reading it now. But this is how i truely feel now. These few days has been down for me. The initial plan of being able to rest for a full 6 days was disrupted by the training day and manpower shortage, which means my leave will be cut short. Sigh, nothing is going right for me too. Seriously, i get so irritated with SMS lately... nvm. Forget it. Looking forward to ORD. If nuthin goes wrong, i could well be freed by early Oct. Then, i will go on a holiday with my bestest buddies. Do things i haf nv done b4. Liberate myself from the cage i am in. I need a good rest after 14 yrs of controlled life... By studies and NS. Afterwhich, i will strive...

Poisoned

I'm really poisoned by SCV. OMG!!! It's all about ESPN and Star Sports for me now. And i actually spent a freaking $97 for the Arsenal Home Jersey. Wth? What am i doing sia? But thinking back, the jersey is a collectable's item and i simply just love Arsenal. Now i can walk on the streets and tell everybody i am a gunner! Ha... screw loose.

The world cup is fast approaching in less than a month's time. And as usual, its abt the ENGLAND squad again. Frankly speaking, it is simply crazy just to even think about putting a 17 yr old player with no premiership experience into the national team. Wth is Eriksson thinking? As an Arsenal fan, i feel happy for young Walcott. However, if it was another 2 yrs time, i would haf gladly gave my support. But at this time, i can't help but think in the way the critics react. Anyway, i keep my fingers crossed that he will perform and bring honour back to ashburton grove next season. Just a season ago, the arseanl team was nearly half a french team. But next season, pires and henry may leave... Vieira already left. What will become of arsenal...

Were out with the brotherhood yesterday again. As usual, the topic on girls nv seem to die out at all. Talking abt tell tale signs of a gal being interested in a guy. Everyone got so much opinions. It just differs with each person's scenario. There's no definite tell tale signs that will prove to be a confirm hit. At least thats what i thought lo. Just imagine how "MA LU" it will be when u express ur feelings to a gal and she gives the reply " i thought we were just friends!". OMG. Worst case scenario man. I will just find a hole and bury my head in it. Thats y i prefer to take my time now. Get to know the person beta. Then take things as it comes along. I dun want to say i like the gal when i dun even know a bit of her at all. I just hope it doesn't drag too long.

Its a full weekend at work for this week. So envious of all those enjoying the long weekend now. Pple r preparing to chiong out while i haf to prepare for work. Damn. NVM. HOpe my leaves for next week r approved. Then i can enjoy my 6 days rest and find time to meet up with some pple that i haf missed out for so long...

Highbury Highs

I've seen children grow
On this field of green
On this field of dreams
The years have passed away
I've stood side by side With London's Pride
We laughed and we cried
We lived another day

To those Highbury Highs under North London skies
Yes we will remember those Highbury Highs
Those Highbury Days and those Highbury ways
Yes we will remember those Highbury Days

From Rocky,Ray and Raddy
To Dennis,Chippy,Paddy
The Rock of Tony Adams
The Joy of Charlie George
Chapman, Graham, Wenger
Yes we will remember
Henry,Bastin,Wright
And those record breaking scores

All those Highbury Highs under North London skies
Yes we will remember those Highbury Highs
Those Highbury Days and those Highbury ways
Yes we will remember those Highbury Days

May those Highbury Highs be with you all your days
May your Highbury Highs last forever

There’s one thing that's certain when they drop the final curtain
Something you can bet your shirt on The Arsenal's here to stay

All those Highbury Highs under North London skies
Yes we will remember those Highbury Highs
Those Highbury Days and those Highbury ways
We will always remember those Highbury..HIGHBURY..Highbury
Highbury..HIGHBURY

Highbury Highs say your final goodbyes
We will always remember those Highbury Highs
Say your final goodbyes to those Highbury Days
WE will always remember those Highbury Days
WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THOSE HIGHBURY DAYS

RPT CHORUS

Highbury Highs - written by Roger Daltrey