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Arsenal Emirates stadium (cover your eyes Jimbo)Went to Arsenal last night to watch my team thrash the Dutch team AZ Alkmaar 4-1 in the champions league.
It was a treat for my eldest son as part of his birthday celebrations. Since it opened a few years ago its has been impossible to get a ticket unless a season ticket holder or a member of one of their schemes.
However this year due to the credit crunch a couple of matches have been made available to the general public and I was quick enough to get three tickets at the bargain price of £50 ($83) each!!!
Great night 60,000 attended and managed to bypass the huge queues afterward for the underground after some advice from a friend.
Not my picture but gives you an idea of the impressive modern stadium. We were in the upper tier just behind the goal
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jdc
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another picture and BTW the stadium is called the Emirates because of a sponsor ship deal
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Lion
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Wow and we complain here in the US over ticket prices for baseball and football games being expensive. I'm glad you and the family enjoyed the game!!!
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jdc
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| Lion wrote: | | Wow and we complain here in the US over ticket prices for baseball and football games being expensive. I'm glad you and the family enjoyed the game!!! |
Thanks Leo  
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Carolina
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Martin, that looks like a great time! I'm sure your son had a blast!
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jdc
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| Carolina wrote: | | Martin, that looks like a great time! I'm sure your son had a blast! |
Thanks Caroline he said it was his best ever present
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Carolina
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Ahh - "best ever" compliments are my favorite!! 
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Lion
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| Carolina wrote: | | Ahh - "best ever" compliments are my favorite!! |
Nothing like putting a smile on your child's face!!!
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BigBird
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Good job Martin. Events like those are great to share. I assume the lads dressed in Orange were not happy with the outcome?
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jdc
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| BigBird wrote: | Good job Martin. Events like those are great to share. I assume the lads dressed in Orange were not happy with the outcome?
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They were a good bunch, loads had made the trip over, they kept their humour going and sang really well, well those in the segregated section did. The five sitting next to Rosemary just had to endure proceedings  Not because of Rosemary I hasten to add
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uncle aj
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I remember when you could watch a football game for less than two weeks in Spain. Nice stadium Martin, thank goodness for the Arabs.
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Jimbits76
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Boo, Hiss, Jeer, Snipe, Whinge, Moan, Bah!
Glad you had a good time, glad the Woolich boys put on a show for your family.
That's about the best I can do
J
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uncle aj
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| Jimbits76 wrote: | Boo, Hiss, Jeer, Snipe, Whinge, Moan, Bah!
Glad you had a good time, glad the Woolich boys put on a show for your family.
That's about the best I can do
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Well done Jim, I know it hurts.
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Jimbits76
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Adrian, I think a real fan is kinda happy for the other bunch when there is some kind of personal attachement through friendship etc.
I work with somebody that always says "I hope they lose" when somebody in the office goes to see their team live...that annoys me as I wouldn't wish that upon anybody, I don't think a true fan of the game would. I wouldn't want to see the Woolich bunch win the prem or the Champions league but if they do well that's life...aint no poiint getting bitter about another bunch...I have enough on my hands moaning about my own useless lot.
As I've said before, nothing like watching your team live...even better if they win.
It doesn't affect me, doesn't affect the Spurs faithful and doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things but to the Arsenal fans and my friends Rosemary, Martin and their son it meant the world..."best ever" are just the kind of words you want to hear after a night like that. I have to admit I checked the teletext to look at the score and was pleased with the result for em.
Saying that, I'm probably banned from the Seven Sisters Road and The Millford on Saturdays at 3pm forever!!!!!
J
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ratae1950
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I watched the game on TV here. Great performance. Arshavin and Cesc were magic. A great treat to see such smooth footbal.
I have to smile at the term 'Library' for the Emirates....
What a memorable bonding moment for you guys. [I'm jealous...]
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Glad you and your family had a great time Martin, I watched it on the TV, champagne football, great to watch.
To expand on what Jim said, I love English clubs to do well in the European competitions, as far as Im concerned I would love to see all 4 English teams in the semi finals, so long as its an English team that wins, Im happy.
Now if that team was Leeds...................arh.....oops.
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jdc
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| uncle aj wrote: | | I remember when you could watch a football game for less than two weeks in Spain. Nice stadium Martin, thank goodness for the Arabs. |
Yes you would have to have deep pockets to watch it on a regular basis. I was saying to Rosemary gone are the days you would pitch up after a few bevies and pay at the turnstile 
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| Jimbits76 wrote: | Adrian, I think a real fan is kinda happy for the other bunch when there is some kind of personal attachement through friendship etc.
I work with somebody that always says "I hope they lose" when somebody in the office goes to see their team live...that annoys me as I wouldn't wish that upon anybody, I don't think a true fan of the game would. I wouldn't want to see the Woolich bunch win the prem or the Champions league but if they do well that's life...aint no poiint getting bitter about another bunch...I have enough on my hands moaning about my own useless lot.
As I've said before, nothing like watching your team live...even better if they win.
It doesn't affect me, doesn't affect the Spurs faithful and doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things but to the Arsenal fans and my friends Rosemary, Martin and their son it meant the world..."best ever" are just the kind of words you want to hear after a night like that. I have to admit I checked the teletext to look at the score and was pleased with the result for em.
Saying that, I'm probably banned from the Seven Sisters Road and The Millford on Saturdays at 3pm forever!!!!!
J |
Thanks Jim thats very touching. I agree wholeheartedly, have a rivalry but get it into perspective and do it with humour - something a lot of people forget these days
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jdc
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| ratae1950 wrote: | I watched the game on TV here. Great performance. Arshavin and Cesc were magic. A great treat to see such smooth footbal.
I have to smile at the term 'Library' for the Emirates....
What a memorable bonding moment for you guys. [I'm jealous...] |
It was incredible and the pitch looked like a Subbuteo carpet. Vermaleen is a great addition
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| daveathall wrote: | Glad you and your family had a great time Martin, I watched it on the TV, champagne football, great to watch.
To expand on what Jim said, I love English clubs to do well in the European competitions, as far as Im concerned I would love to see all 4 English teams in the semi finals, so long as its an English team that wins, Im happy.
Now if that team was Leeds...................arh.....oops. |
Thanks Dave it was a grand day out
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BigBird
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| jdc wrote: | | BigBird wrote: | Good job Martin. Events like those are great to share. I assume the lads dressed in Orange were not happy with the outcome?
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They were a good bunch, loads had made the trip over, they kept their humour going and sang really well, well those in the segregated section did. The five sitting next to Rosemary just had to endure proceedings Not because of Rosemary I hasten to add |
While working for the Host Broadcaster in the 1994 World Cup, I was in Dallas when the stadium was taken over by nice blokes dressed in orange. It was a sea of orange. Most Americans were in awe of the passion of the fans, and to think how far they came to support their teams.
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T-R
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I think Old Trafford more better...  
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jdc
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| T-R wrote: | | I think Old Trafford more better... |
hope you get there one day TR, I went on a stadium tour with my boys when they were younger, it was very interersting
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daveathall
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Old Trafford is a stunning stadium, saw Bon Jovi there some years back, would like to go to a big modern stadium like the Emirates or Wembley.
Wish I could type tongue in cheek:
In a couple of years time when Leeds once again wear the crown of "Best club side in the world" a new stadium would be nice.
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uncle aj
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| daveathall wrote: | Old Trafford is a stunning stadium, saw Bon Jovi there some years back, would like to go to a big modern stadium like the Emirates or Wembley.
Wish I could type tongue in cheek:
In a couple of years time when Leeds once again wear the crown of "Best club side in the world" a new stadium would be nice. |
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jdc
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| daveathall wrote: | Old Trafford is a stunning stadium, saw Bon Jovi there some years back, would like to go to a big modern stadium like the Emirates or Wembley.
Wish I could type tongue in cheek:
In a couple of years time when Leeds once again wear the crown of "Best club side in the world" a new stadium would be nice. |
well if Brighton can build a new stadium there is hope for anyone
This is where they are at the moment, an athletics track
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T-R
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| jdc wrote: | | T-R wrote: | | I think Old Trafford more better... |
hope you get there one day TR, I went on a stadium tour with my boys when they were younger, it was very interersting |
I hope someday...
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ratae1950
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| jdc wrote: | | ratae1950 wrote: | I watched the game on TV here. Great performance. Arshavin and Cesc were magic. A great treat to see such smooth footbal.
I have to smile at the term 'Library' for the Emirates....
What a memorable bonding moment for you guys. [I'm jealous...] |
It was incredible and the pitch looked like a Subbuteo carpet. Vermaleen is a great addition |
Vermaleen seems to get better every time I see him. Deceptively hard and very skilled. Gallas has benefitted from having him around. The Wenger 'method' is refreshing with all the $$$$$ being spent to buy success. It would be great for football worldwide if he succeeds with this latest squad. I saw them take Wolves apart-- Ramsey was excellent and Arshavin's goal clinical.
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jdc
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| ratae1950 wrote: | | jdc wrote: | | ratae1950 wrote: | I watched the game on TV here. Great performance. Arshavin and Cesc were magic. A great treat to see such smooth footbal.
I have to smile at the term 'Library' for the Emirates....
What a memorable bonding moment for you guys. [I'm jealous...] |
It was incredible and the pitch looked like a Subbuteo carpet. Vermaleen is a great addition |
Vermaleen seems to get better every time I see him. Deceptively hard and very skilled. Gallas has benefitted from having him around. The Wenger 'method' is refreshing with all the $$$$$ being spent to buy success. It would be great for football worldwide if he succeeds with this latest squad. I saw them take Wolves apart-- Ramsey was excellent and Arshavin's goal clinical. |
Yes they were too good for Wolves, Ramsey for an eighteen year old looks the part, Nasri getting his match fitness, Gibbs at left back, there is certainly a good crop of youngsters. Song again impressed in the Wolves game but Fabregas, an elder statesman at 22 years is turning it on in every game.
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Jimbits76
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Anyone else get the feeling that Fab' is starting to push himself to the front of the shop window????
J
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jdc
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| Jimbits76 wrote: | Anyone else get the feeling that Fab' is starting to push himself to the front of the shop window????
J |
push off jealous boy
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Jimbits76
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After watching our pathetic excuse for a midfield this weekend I will freely admit I'm jealous.
It's a shame though when a team with the stadia, quality of team, mastermind manager and coach and recent winning history like Arsenal cannot keep hold of their best players.
Heck you could even argue Man Utd couldn't...that is truly frightening!
Money will decay the game completely within the next 10 years.
J
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jdc
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| Jimbits76 wrote: | After watching our pathetic excuse for a midfield this weekend I will freely admit I'm jealous.
It's a shame though when a team with the stadia, quality of team, mastermind manager and coach and recent winning history like Arsenal cannot keep hold of their best players.
Heck you could even argue Man Utd couldn't...that is truly frightening!
Money will decay the game completely within the next 10 years.
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The way I look at it is that he is a Spanish boy, we nicked him from Barcelona for nothing, he's had a great few years with us. Its natural he will want to move back sometime, when he does I will be sad but will wish him best luck.
One thing he is a very bright boy and will not want to move from Arsenal until the time is right, he has also seen a lot of people leave Arsenal and never have the same reputation again.
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