{"id":7281,"date":"2023-01-15T20:05:46","date_gmt":"2023-01-15T20:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goonerholicsforever.com\/?p=7281"},"modified":"2023-01-20T18:19:18","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T18:19:18","slug":"youll-always-be-shit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goonerholicsforever.com\/?p=7281","title":{"rendered":"You&#8217;ll Always be Shit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:594px;\"><div style=\"padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1246255262\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div><div style=\"overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:66.66667% 0 0 0;width:100%;\"><iframe src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/1246255262?et=N-zstFVvT8pi1u9r4LO-nw&amp;tld=com&amp;sig=GyQxIuPOibL-FTYGsBsR66D9YvvcecqL6e5HIKjtS5o=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\" style=\"display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A magnificent first-half performance from The Arsenal, followed by a more pragmatic second half, was enough to see us do the double over the old enemy for the first time since 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was just so much to like about today that I hardly know where to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did I mention that we\u2019ve beaten the shower from the wrong end of Seven Sisters Road for the second time in the league this season?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, I did?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, fair warning, I\u2019m probably gonna do it again\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The match started at a traditionally fast pace for us but the Tiny Totts also resisted the temptation to start as they usually do \u2013 as though they have spent the last 30 minutes listening to Richarlison provide them with a step-by-step guide to his special method for waxing his nether regions and are suffering from all the trauma one might expect such an abomination to provide. The horror, the horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, they showed that they were well up for the challenge of playing against the league leaders, at least initially. And make no mistake, playing against this team is one hell of a challenge. It soon took its toll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a feisty opening few minutes the Arsenal press forced an error, and a clever flick from Gabi provided Eddie with his first chance of the match. The young man\u2019s left-footed shot was thwarted by a good save from Lloris, and it set the pattern for his failing to make the most of his chances today. What is fantastic to see is that even without a goal our junior striker is putting in far more complete performances than many of us thought possible and proving such a handful for quality defences (and this one today, starring Eric Dier).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite this initial save, Lloris had not set a pattern of excellence. On fifteen minutes, Partey played a ball over the top, Saka cut in from the channel and his deflected cross bobbled nicely for the ex-France captain to smother it into his own net. Lovely stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Halfway through a half that we dominated with an absolutely sublime team performance was a moment of sheer class from TP5 that was a couple of inches away from being one of the all-time great derby goals. Chippy would have loved it! Unfortunately, his volley from outside the box crashed into the post. Watch the spin on the ball as it arrowed to the goal. The technique was outstanding and even at this level there are few players capable of hitting a ball like that. It was one moment picked from a fantastic performance from a player who has become perhaps the most irreplaceable cog in Arteta\u2019s machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We pressed forward, and Romero finally got a yellow card for about his fourth nasty foul. His deal with the devil has been good for him though, as he managed to shit-kick his way through the rest of the match without receiving his marching orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He did however showcase the other side to his game a few minutes later. As well as kicking lumps out of better players, he is also able to turn his back as one of the best players in the league smashes a ball past him and into the corner from 25 yards. \u00d8degaard wheeled away having done the damage. What a player \u2013 he was simply magnificent today. He was a joy to watch, playing the game in a beautiful spirit inversely proportional to the snide, shameful way Romero played.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Norwegian is growing as a captain, becoming more vocal, and his calm, respectful manner, coupled with a steely determination that should not be underestimated, is an example that his teammates are latching onto. He is playing so, so well. And his class on the pitch is matched off it. What a guy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The away fans managed a round of \u201cTottnum Hotspur &#8211; You\u2019ll always be shit\u201d that was clearly audible on the telly. Excellent work everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We did give Kane a chance with a header just before half-time, but Ramsdale was having none of it all day, even though Kane is an unfortunately excellent player and had a decent game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was a strange kerfuffle when it looked as though Craig Pawson had awarded an undeserved yet crucial penalty against us as the half ended. Strangely, he decided not to do so. I hope the poor chap is okay and recovers swiftly from whatever malady has thrown him so far off his game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harry Kane was very confused that he hadn\u2019t been given a chance to score from the spot. Then again, Harry Kane gets very confused by childproof paracetamol bottles. How are you supposed to open them, witchcraft?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second half was tougher. Saka was quieter. Having run them ragged in the opening 45 (when he wasn\u2019t having the shit kicked out of him, obviously) he joined most of our players in having a less effective second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exception was Rambo, who made a string of saves. If we are going to win the league, we will need days when our keeper steps up and wins us points. He has had a good season but today he stood out and I hope he builds on this performance as he is a player who has a much higher ceiling than we are currently seeing. He won a deserved MOTM today, the LWCs actually managing a decent collection of chances, even if their overall play was not great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Richarlison came on and reached his usual level of integrity and sporting fair play. After twenty minutes of this, as the match ended, he unnecessarily engaged Ramsdale as he went to get his gloves, and sparked some reaction from the Spurs fans, one of whom stood on an advertising board and kicked out at our keeper. To be fair, this one idiot is not representative of most Spurs fans and I don\u2019t think any of us need to be clutching our pearls. The guy is a moron who should be banned and all proper football fans will agree on that regardless of their allegiance \u2013 &#8217;nuff said from me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We didn\u2019t let it mar a great performance and result. The players went and celebrated a fantastic three points with the faithful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apparently, that was the second time we\u2019d beaten them in the league this year. I\u2019m sure I saw that mentioned somewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also puts us 8 points clear at the top of the Premier League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m looking forward to hearing from all the usual suspects in the Drinks, and I extend a special invitation to any lurkers or first-timers to come and have your say on a great day for the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>St. Totteringham will be here before we know it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Embed from Getty Images A magnificent first-half performance from The Arsenal, followed by a more pragmatic second half, was enough to see us do the double over the old enemy for the first time since 2014. There was just so much to like about today that I hardly know where to start. 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