Half A Dozen of Delights

I was glad Theo Walcott did not make it to South Africa for the ill-fated England World Cup campaign. With a good summer break he came back fresher and more determined to show that he has what it takes to become part of a more successful England side of the future.

Three goals against newly promoted Blackpool may not be a prime indicator of his talent but for many Gooners they are hoping it will be a start of a wonderful season for him and his team-mates. A four-nil win at Wigan Athletic last week certainly made Arsene Wenger wary of such win could do to newly promoted side, hence his instruction to his charges not to underestimate the Sea-siders.

For mad redo1 in kT, it was the second week in a row he found himself at McD's drive-thru restaurant at Padang Hiliran, this time with fellow Gooner Eezmo of Sleepy Jeremy fame. Unlike last week when Arsenal fans were outnumbered by non-scousers Liverpool fans, this time it was us Gooners who were the majority (hardly surprising eh?).

The score was still nil-nil when we arrived. mad redo1 settled down and watched the proceedings while Eezmo parked the car. Then to justify us seating there mad redo1 went to the counter to get some refreshments and when he came back Arsenal were 1-0 to the good.

Arrgggghhhhh!!!

He just missed a typical well worked Arsenal move which ended with the ball in the opponents' net. Luckily for mad redo1 Arsenal would find the net five more times in a match that saw Maruoane Chamakh opened his competitive goal account for Arsenal, using his height and good leap to score the sixth and final goal.

It was also good to see skipper Cesc Fabregas appearing for the first time this season together with Robin van Persie, both on their way to full fitness after a late pre-season due to the World Cup campaign with their respective countries.

Arsenal midfield trio of Tomas Rosicky, Abou Diaby and Jack Wilshere were full of running. Diaby who seemed to be taking too many touches everytime he received the ball decided to take Bacary Sagna's square ball with a first time effort which Blackpool goalkeeper Matthew Gilks no chance at all.

Andrey Arshavin who had a quiet performance at Anfield last week was full of life this time around even though he only found the net from the penalty spot after Chamakh was adjudged to have been brought down by Ian Evatt inside the box. Blackpool had to play with numerical disadvantage when he was shown the red card for his trouble.

However, the day certainly belonged to Walcott and for us Gooners we pray for it to be the sign for all good things to come.

Go Gooners!


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