I Wanted to be Sedated...

The pain of the last two weeks is finally starting to ebb, so I felt it was time to come back to the site. Some say it is therapeutic to write or express your feelings about things that make you crazy/sad/etc., but sometimes, you just have to take a step back and let the bad tidings pass. I’m referring to Arsenal’s recent loss in the Carling Cup final, being knocked out of the FA Cup by Blackburn (of all clubs), and failing to beat PSV Eindhoven to remain in the Champions League. All of this happened within 10 days, and it was too much of a shock to discuss.

To top it all off, my Championship side Plymouth Argyle were knocked out of the FA Cup as well by losing 0-1 to Watford. Both clubs had about 10,000 shots on goal that went wide, over, or straight at the keeper. Watching all those missed chances was like being forced to watch Rosie O’Donnell talk and strip naked. Excruciating doesn’t do it justice.

But here we are, still alive, still kicking, and still in a football season. Many say the season is over as there are no more Cups to vie for and the Gunners can’t catch Chelsea in 2nd place, let along Man U at the top of the table. But, I still think 2nd is a possibility, and a CL spot (3rd or 4th in the table) is a must. I want to see the club win, no matter the match, no matter the table location. I’m sure the players and management are gutted like all us supporters, but there is still a lot of work to be done.

Also, all the rumors of whether the club should get rid of Henry, who should be bought and sold, etc. are getting to be suuuuuuch a bore. The silly season is bad enough, but a two month head start will be agonizing.

As for Plymouth, they are currently in 12th position on 49 points with a game in hand. There is still a chance at making the promotion playoffs. You know Holloway is gunning for that chance and will be leading his team in a charge up the table.

So, all this being said, I am excited and nervous for tomorrow when Arsenal play Villa and Plymouth host Barnsley. There has been tremendous growth at both clubs this season and continued success will make the rest of season a joy and the next season something to really look forward to.

Adios.