The Gunners

When i first saw an arsenal game i knew that something felt right. I am not sure whether it was the studious French manager, or the red and white strips then featuring JVC or the narrow playing surface of Highbury. Whatever it is, i love it.

I have spent many a nights watching arsenal games while my friends were out watching movies or partying. But i definitely dont repent watching them. I enjoy watching every moment of the arsenal style of football. Its this free flowing style which no other club in the world can claim to have. All credits goes to Arsene' Wenger. When i see the press condemning Wenger for some of his shortcomings, i would just like to remind them of what he has achieved in his tenure so far. He ended the domination of Manchester United in his first full season, when people were betting on his dismissal. He took them unbeaten throughout a full season; which last happened a century ago. To top it all he has the ability to unearth talent. The current squad is a result of his excellent scouting system. All this shows how short-sighted people really are.

Now the vultures are back again. Wenger has a new opponent now; none other than our slumbering neighbours. They were given a lifeline courtesy of an unknown Russian billionare. This oil tycoon knows as much about football as my brother does. This was confirmed when i heard he was considering Sven Goran Ericksson to replace Ranieri( who took Chelsea to semifinal of the CL). But to my disgust, this was not to be. A cocky, Portuguese smartass landed in the blue hotseat. And now i cant decide whom i hate more... Sir Alex Ferguson or Mourinho. They are pretty much on level terms now.

Well all i care abt is that: Wenger is at the helm and Wenger Knows. So as long as he is there, Arsenal is in safe hands.

Here i go.............

( This is my first blog so please bear with me. And if you can infer something from this blog then please let me know)

I am not an atheist………

I was a regular temple-goer (well used to tag along with my parents) but I thought about this a lot and I still couldn’t figure out whether I believe in “The Almighty” or not.

But I strongly feel that there is a force which is forever working against us and not for us. It wants us to be sad, to be disgusted with ourselves, to be shamed, to be angry, and to cause pain for others. Its success is achieved when we cause misery for ourselves or to others. It strikes when we are most vulnerable, when we let our guard down. It is the gentle push we need when we are on the edge to throw us over. It’s out there to disrupt our lives. It derives its joy from our pain and sorrow.

It’s the lull before the storm till now.

The easier way out is to give into it (If you cant beat ‘em, join ‘em). Then we could probably go about our lives with nothing to worry about at all. But you have to live with the repurcussions of your doings. And believe me its not easy.

It’s at this point that we need to be strong, and to find the necessary courage to fight it. The battle we face to overcome it is hardly ever won by many (at least I haven’t). Its no easy task. We need to have the strenth to pick ourselves when we are hit in the balls. We are actually competing with it in reality. I do not believe in fate. It only conveniently distracts people. Everything is in our hands. It is upto us. Its upto us to go with it or against it.

Victory is ours when we can smile and say to it that “you have come to the wrong person buddy”.

So its your call.