arsenal 3 sheffield united 0 it was easy when it should have been a real test. goals from eduardo (2) and denilson but a performance of youth vs experience showed just how good this young arsenal side is. the back four was unrecognisable, the midfield included gilberto and the attack was our second string. it seems whatever team we put out it plays the same way - pass and move, attack attack attack!

its that time of the year when the past catches up with us and the spirits of the dead walk among us and all that. to be honest Im more interested in the spirits of the living and certainly not interested in imported american customs. i might even make a guy for november the fifth given that most children just seem to think it is all about fireworks and dont have a clue about who guido fawkes was or why he was trying to blow up parliament. hey ho, history is dead long live the present and all that. which brings to my next point which is that despite the kind thoughts and crossed fingers of some it doesn't look like my autumnal romance is going anywhere soon. gently told today that its not the right time and lets be friends - well that's ok but it did kind of bring a tear even if it was expected. ended up at the last but one ex who was brilliantly supportive (as ever). going out tomorrow with m&s and been invited to a party thing on saturday night (after grandpa's bonfire bash) so it not all doom and gloom. then two other interesting developments.. i gave in to temptation and made contact with she-who-must-not-be-contacted.. and she responded (positively) and the captain rang to say he has a ticket for the Pistols at the brixton academy.. two blasts from the past in one day! what an interesting week this has turned out to be

off now to see if arsene wenger's creche can turn over the boys from bramall lane...

I should go to games more often - five one to United a stirring performance from the lads. Goals from Boylan, Rendell, Wolleaston and new boy Knight took them past a doughty but limited stafford rangers side into the 1st round proper of the FA cup. the crowd sang 'wembely with jimmy and fester' and 'bounce bounce' all evening and after an slightly frustrating first 20 minutes it was never in doubt. two fans stood behind me were like waldorf and the one from the muppets - grumbling all through the game. can't see where the goals are coming from (then boylan struck a beauty) and at 3-1 .. if they get another one its game on (knight made it 4-1) they were lucky said the balcony doom mongers..
got lost driving back ended up coming home via higham and wellingboro, oh well dont suppose it matters really

anyway bedtime........