Dutch Master Recovering...
Holland Manager Bert van Marwijk has said that Robin van Persie could be just over a month away from a return to action following the ankle injury that has kept our striker out since November. The Hollandish said: "I hope that he will play at the beginning of April and he feels this is may be possible, you can hear it in his voice that he feels he is improving..."
Hits v Mrs...
The Arsenal Ladies face the Spurs Ladies in the London FA Women's Senior Cup semi-finals this week. The Minnie Mouse outfit Spurs, stumbled their way past Hackney and Hampstead while the mighty Arsenal smashed their way past West Ham. The game takes place on Thursday night in Cheshunt, and costs just £3 to get in...
Porto Warming Up...
Ahead of the return leg of the Champions Leagues in a couple of weeks, Porto are slamming in the goals, with a 5-1 victory over Sporting Braga this weekend. FACT: We have only once managed to turn around a first leg deficit to progress to the next round in European competition. FACT: Porto haven't won in England in 13 attempts. FACT: we copied these from BBC stats pack.
GOS How I Miss You...
Irish playmaker Gilbert O'Silva (how we've missed that joke) has admitted he misses his time with Arsenal, the veteren playing for Panathinaikos.
GO'S said: "I miss the good atmosphere within the team, but to be honest, I miss everything about Arsenal. The time I had at Arsenal was amazing and I miss everything. But I have great memories about Arsenal, memories I will never forget. Everyone was always smiling, always there to help me. It’s impossible to point to just one thing I miss because I had a great time at Arsenal. I fitted in well with the culture at Arsenal..."
