Entries from August 2005 ↓
August 31st, 2005 — Arsenal FC
The transfer window closed today and Arsenal made a few moves, none of them all that exciting. Goal keeper Mart Poom was signed on loan from Sunderland. The loan deal lasts until January 1. Moving in the opposite direction from Highbury up to Sunderland is defender Justin Hoyte. Hoyte, still young at 20, will get first team exposure with a Premiership side during a season-long loan. Also moving today was striker David Bentley. The 21 year old will spend a season-long long with Blackburn Rovers. In keeping with FA Premier League rules, Poom will not be eligible to play against Sunderland, nor will Hoyte or Bently be eligible to play against the Gunners.
So, that’s it as far as transfers until January. The only signing made since last January was Alexander Hleb. I know Arsene was frustrated with being unable to sign Julio Baptista, but it begs the question ; wasn’t there a plan B?
August 30th, 2005 — Adventure
Have a great one!
August 29th, 2005 — Adventure
I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switching to GEICO!
No, seriously, I did. Tired of paying what I was paying to Progressive, I gave GEICO a call, and I was quoted a rate of less than half of what I’m currently paying. Less than half!!! For the same exact coverage.
Needless to say, this made my day.
August 25th, 2005 — Arsenal FC
Arsenal were drawn today into group B of the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners face trips to Switzerland, Czech Republic and Holland, as they were drawn with new comers FC Thun, Sparta Prague and Ajax respectively.
Here’s the schedule:
Wednesday 14th September 2005
Arsenal FC v FC Thun
Tuesday 27th September 2005
AFC Ajax v Arsenal FC
Tuesday 18th October 2005
AC Sparta Praha v Arsenal FC
Wednesday 2nd November 2005
Arsenal FC v AC Sparta Praha
Tuesday 22nd November 2005
FC Thun v Arsenal FC
Wednesday 7th December 2005
Arsenal FC v AFC Ajax
As for the other English clubs, Liverpool and Chel$ki were both drawn into Group G along with Anderlecht and Real Betis, while ManUre will face off against Villareal, Lille and Benfica .
More on Arsenal’s draw as time permits…
August 24th, 2005 — Arsenal FC
Henry and Cygan each score a brace as Arsenal bounce back from Sunday’s loss at the Kremlin.
What a crazy match this was. Arsenal were rewarded a penalty kick early in the first half, but since it was Thierry Henry who was fouled, Lauren stepped up to take it. For the first time in his career, it was saved. Fulham keeper Tony Warner was easily man of the match, making not just the stop from the penalty, but also several saves from the run of play. It could have very easily been 10-2 tonight.
OK, so I mentioned that Pascal Cygan scored twice. I bet you didn’t believe me. Well, it’s true! The Frenchman started in place of Phillipe Senderos, who was kindly given a breather after the tough go he had on Sunday. Cygan’s first goal was a brilliant downward header meeting the end of a Dennis Bergkamp free kick. The second was again at the end of a cross, and it took Kolo Toure jumping out of the way to ensure that Cygan’s shot found its’ way into the net.
Thierry Henry’s first goal was created by a brilliant pass by Jose Antonio Reyes, who, despite not scoring, was by far Arsenal’s most lethal attacker tonight. Reyes chipped a fantastic ball over the Fulham defense, it was controlled by a great first touch by Henry, who in turn made the best of his chance and drove the ball past Warner.
Henry’s second was his 184th for Arsenal in all competitions, putting him one short of the record currently held by Gunners legend Ian Wright.
We’ll have to wait a while for it to be broken however, as due to this Saturday’s match against Liverpool being postponed as a result of their involvement in the UEFA Super Cup, Arsenal are off until September 10th, when they face Middlesbrough away.
Meanwhile, the draw for the group stage of the Champions League takes place @ 10 AM ET tomorrow, plus, Sp*rs play Chel$ki on Saturday. Shit, I mean, who do you root for in that one? It’s like Karl Rove v Drew Rosenhaus - you just hope they beat the crap out of one another.
August 24th, 2005 — New York Rangers
from newyorkrangers.com:
Blueshirts Send Trevor Gillies and a 2007 Conditional Draft Pick to the Mighty Ducks
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has acquired center Steve Rucchin from the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in exchange for left wing Trevor Gillies and a conditional pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
“Steve is a player who adds leadership, experience and size at the center ice position,” stated Sather. “He has demonstrated over his career to be a versatile player who plays a solid, two-way game. His competitive nature will have a positive impact on our young players.”
While I don’t have high hopes for this upcoming season, this is, in my opinion, a great pickup for the Rangers, and I look forward to seeing Rucchin in a Rangers sweater.
