As we're unlikely to see terraces again at football, this is the virtual equivalent where you can chat to your hearts content about all football matters and, obviously, Arsenal in particular. This forum encourages all Gooners to visit and contribute so please keep it respectful, clean and topical.
What was your favorite Arsenal Moment of the Noughties
03/04 Season. Simply incredible football.
Saddest Arsenal Moment of the Noughties
- Paris 06. Against all the odds, by about the 70 minute mark, I was just daring to think that maybe we could do it. Then it all fell apart.
- Leaving Highbury.
Arsenal Player of the Decade
Henry. Very closely followed by Pires.
Arsenal Goal of the Decade
Thierry vs Spuds.
Signing of the Decade
Fabregas.
Disappointment of the Decade
Getting knocked out of the CL by the Chavs in 04. We woulda had it that year! Either that or Paris 06 again.
Player/s for the future
Ramsey/Wilshere/Jay Emmanuel Thomas
What was your favorite Arsenal Moment of the Noughties
Has to be winning the League at that Shit-hole !
Saddest Arsenal Moment of the Noughties
The retirement of Dennis Bergkamp - great player, historic occasion, but sad that we will never see his like again
Arsenal Player of the Decade
Dennis Bergkamp - for me, the biggest act of true class ever to wear the shirt
Arsenal Goal of the Decade
TH14 against the Scummers (the mazy dribble from his own half into the North Bank end) - many others to chose from but the celebration in front of those sad muppets just gave it the edge
Signing of the Decade
Other than Abou Diaby you mean ? Well, if it's someone we actually signed in the Noughties that is a tough one. I think it has be the Sol man - nicking the Scummers one great player then watching him fill his boots with trophies.....priceless
Disappointment of the Decade
Just over ten minutes from realising a boyhood dream of seeing us win the Champions League. The whole occasion was fantastic - just a shame that we couldn't hang on for a piece of history
Player/s for the future
Abou Diaby - but it sadly won't be for us, and Jack Wilshere. Personally I think most of the current Beer Cup run-outs are over-rated and no better than those have passed us by over the last 5 or 6 years, but little Jack definitely has the class and personality to make it. Look forward to seeing a bit more of Jay Emmanuel Thomas too
What was your favorite Arsenal Moment of the Noughties
Wining The leage at Old Trafford
Saddest Arsenal Moment of the Noughties
Losing the CL quarter Final to CL, closly followed by players not putting in a whole hearted effort against ManU & Spurs in the FA and league Cup.
Arsenal Player of the Decade
Henry
Arsenal Goal of the Decade
Henry against ManU 01/
Signing of the Decade
I'd say Campbell, the only proper defender Wenger's ever bought!
Disappointment of the Decade
Losing the League 02-03..
Player/s for the future
I'm hoping Wilshere but not sure it will happen since it will take a lot of luck if he gonna get Wenger to play him. Can anybody really see Wenger putting Wilshere in the team, no matter how good he performces in league & FA cup, instead of Denilson, Diaby, Nasri, or whoever unless they're injured?
Wenger's Invincibles, like the Magyar Golden Team of 50 years ago and Brazil of 1970, set a standard against which the best will for ever be judged. Team of the decade? Better than that; a team for all time.
What was your favorite Arsenal Moment of the Noughties: The Reyes goal against Middlesbrough in August 2004 (making it 4-3), and from the bigger picture, the 49-game unbeaten run.
Saddest Arsenal Moment of the Noughties: Robert Pires trudging off the pitch after being substituted in the CL Final, and leaving Highbury.
Arsenal Player of the Decade: Thierry Henry. He, unlike Bergkamp, could be relied upon to win a match completely by himself. You could've played him with ten non-leaguers and he still would've won you the match. DB10 had silkier skills, and was excellent in his own unique style, but TH14 was able to make the most impact.
Arsenal Goal of the Decade: My favourite goal, quality-wise, is the Pires lob versus Southampton in May 2003. For significance, Sol Campbell versus Barcelona. I was in The Twelve Pins, and the place went nuts.
Signing of the Decade: Sol Campbell, for shock value, price, and impact. Shame he didn't have the mental capacity for a prolonged stay, but consdering where he came from, it wasn't overly surprising.
Disappointment of the Decade: Winning the PL title just twice, despite the 49-game unbeaten run, the style of football, and the world-class players that have graced the shirt.
Player/s for the future: RVP and Rosicky, as evidenced earlier in the season, have the ability to be the MVP in any given game. If they can sustain fitness, they will be the key players in the next three/four seasons. I don't see any of our younger players becoming first-teamers.