Yup. That's the one I thought Bernard may have had in mind.

He was a right back.

Ryan Smith?

The boomers in power are very, very worried. And they should be. Many of them, an unknown percentage that I can determine but nonetheless a number that is big enough to scare the Peter Shilton out of society at large. They hate Trump so have no incentive to heed current warnings for the present powers in the government.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/24/health/k ... index.html
A group of young adults held a coronavirus party in Kentucky to defy orders to socially distance. Now one of them has coronavirus

https://time.com/5807073/millennials-coronavirus-who/

I think you're right but he played left back for our first team that year.

Hoddgooner.

How are things both family wise and Arsenal?

Family are all good thanks mate - both the kids have moved out so won't be seeing them for a while
All football is locked down so no matches or visits to the academy allowed
We have started having video calls to start preparing for when we return - lots to do, given all the personnel changes on the scouting side.

Unless I’ve missed it and someone’s already mentioned him, wasn’t there a Danny Karbassion (excuse the spelling as I doubt it’s right) who might have appeared at left back?

Kids all grown up. You know it will happen but aren't really prepared for it.

Cygan?

That’s a good shout Bromley.

Metal Djourou?

Eboue must have switched at some point??

Scrap that, I see Bernard already covered them.

Republicans in America have a hatred of Obama that is only exceeded by a hatred for the Clintons. Why? They are the smaller party and they will be damned if a Democrat (especially one of his lineage) will have any major wins in his legacy. The Republicans practice politics with an aggression and zealotry that would give Machiavelli and Sun Tzu pause.

During the worse health crisis in a century, they are attempting to dismantle one of the last remaining health benefits for the masses. Why? Because truth be told Obama's place in history, his legacy is almost assured because its sandwiched smack between arguably two of the 5 worst presidents in American history (Bush and Trump). Just being average you can look great between those two. Obamacare, our attempted version of NHS, imperfect (by design by the GOP), but much better for a country where over 60 percent of personal bankruptcies are due to medical expenses, is viewed by Republicans the same way vampires view garlic.

The fact that it leaves the most vulnerable in society at the mercy of fate in the most pressing health crisis in memory is seen as acceptable. It's being done in the most abhorrent manner. While the country is distracted by covid19. It wouldn't pass otherwise. Because even those poor Trump supporters in Kentucky without two nickels to rub together know enough to want it. Self survival can often overcome hatred.

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/repu ... 18734.html

Gulp, Senderos??

The various papers seem its a cert that Aubameyang will go. Hmmm

Cygan and Senderos are two more (Senderos was the one I didn't get and had to look up).

PK's comment about Eboue 'switching' is so very close. Right idea, wrong man.

The answer, my friend, is Cygan on the wing.

The answer is Cygan on the wing.

Good grief! They’ve built one emergency hospital in London. Now they are building two more in other cities.

Unnecessary panic? Wow. Scary that even at this advanced stage there are still people banging on about it being ‘just like normal’.

Yes it’s a spectacularly stupid post that one.

It reads like a Kevin Bloody Wilson song that’s a tribute to outright stupidity

Almost as desperate as we are to seek answers on how to stop it, we are also seeking 'why'.

Luhzney .............. didn't Vivas and van Bronkhurst play LB ... no idea what date .

Lauren

Some gooners will argue the reverse.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/ve-got-no- ... 06209.html
I’ve got no good memories of Arsenal – Vela

This made my day
https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/23/rio-ferd ... -12445833/
Rio Ferdinand reveals how Thierry Henry made Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘sad’ at Manchester United

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/progressi ... rom-virus/
Pastor Who Claimed Covid-19 ‘Hysteria’ Was Plot Against Trump Dies From Virus

Lauren is the last one.

If you're looking for something to read my flickr is still up with loads of Arsenal books.

Although not directly an Arsenal book I really can't recommend this particular one enough:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/99068843@ ... 0749586530

And Cygan is blowing in the wind.

I hope you remembered to apply some of that rum to your hands. Gargling and imbibing isn't enough. You can catch the disease through any mucus membrance, such as if you scratch your eye or arse.

We are on full lockdown here for 21 days. Allowed to buy food but no alcohol or cigarettes. I stocked up on the former (just a few bottles of red, of course) but many people were taken by surprise and are going to have to dry out and not smoke for three weeks--or the shabeens are going to do a roaring trade. Jogging and walking dogs are also prohibited.

Only 50 people allowed in the supermarket at a time. This has led to large queues of people with no clue about social distancing forming outside.

I see reports of the FA wanting a July restart to finish the season. Is this simply a way to placate Liverpool. The season is absolutely dead - call it off and if by a miracle football can restart around this time then start a new season in August as always.

Got some nice antibacterial soap , wash my hands frequently and give it a wipe across my moustache as added protection

The ban on alcohol is mystifying .. what's the logic behind that ?

We had unlimited access but now they've cut it back to two 24 packs of beer per person at the supermarkets . Don't know what the rules are at liquor outlets

Over 70's aren't allowed to shop but thankfully we have a son living at home who can get what is required .

I'd say a few marriages are under strain .... husband and wife stuck at home with no alternative to talk to each other .

Thankfully I have a million projects and can slither out to my shed sanctuary leaving the wife to read a book , knit , play Solataire / Sudokus crosswords

Oh yeah ...and if Arsenal were twenty points ahead in the same position as the Scousers ........ you'd scream blue murder , froth at the mouth , go out and burn down a couple of banana plantations if someone suggested what you just have .

Gave that a bit more thought .... is it to stop the male of the household ......no work , nothing to do , bored sh*tless ........ frittering away much needed money on grog and fags to the detriment of the wife and kids ...?

That coincides with the report I saw and mentioned here the other day. Couples are going to get so bored with each other, domestic violence is certain to rise. There is another less positive angle to the lock down.

I’m not arguing, if this Coronavirus stuff hadn’t been happening and Arsenal were in Liverpool’s position I’d be saying the league has to be completed. Yet I want it declared null and void.

But I’m hopelessly biased. I admit it. The thought of those scouts gits winning the title again is horrible with their cocky, self loving fans is awful. The only good things about Liverpool is that they’re not Manchester United, Tottenham or Chelsea.

I've been thinking same for some time. Had this been Arsenal in same situation as Liverpool, so close to winning the title, all supporters would be ready to kill anyone at the FA, FIFA, Sky Sports pundits, etc.
A few think differently, I know....but...

I would but that doesn't mean I am right. The season is dead - call it.

Okay, I would like you to think of the club we are dealing with. Do you have absolute trust that playing games behind closed doors the Liverpool supporters will not try and invade the ground to watch their team win the title; that they will not congregate together to celebrate each win and then what happens? Do you start a new season immediately or do the players need a break.

I suspect many clubs will not be able to function in the lower leagues and will in affect be bankrupt and I am not sure there will be too many in the top league looking very good financially. I think it is time to take a step back and think about reorganising what is left. Would like to see a strictly enforced salary cap put in place.

then history would show Corona Virus did have a positive side