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Monday, 28 February 2011

And the shocks keep coming.. or not?

The trend continues!
Does any club want to win this season? This weekend followed what has overall been a season of upsets and unusual results. As I've wrote previously no-one knows where the shocks are coming from next, whether it's on or off the field. First and foremost it was Birmingham City who claimed the first silverware of the season with a shock 2-1 over Arsenal. The way Arsenal react in their next few games will define their season which before Sunday had so much promise still. Four possible trophies that were available on Sunday could become nought within 10 days. Two extremes of the football world await within the two Cup competitions with Barcelona and Leyton Orient awaiting. With a possible tie against Manchester United if they beat Orient.
The positive of Jack Wilshere emerging is clear for everyone to see but what isn't good is seeing his attitude that sometimes gets the better of him. Reminds me of another Central midfielder that currently plies his trade at the Emirates, but possibly not for long as Spain awaits. Let's hope for Arsenal's and England's sake that this is just inexperience that he will soon grow out of.
This hasn't always been the norm as fellow England players have proved this weekend, after one was voted England player of the year and the other possibly scoring the goal of the season so far. Ashley Cole and Wayne Rooney showed their immature side by keeping up their continual falling reputations. Ashley decided to use a loaded gun and shoot a work experience student at Chelsea's training ground whereas Rooney tried to cause physical harm another way but on the pitch using his elbow to an innocent James McCarthy's head. Another two cases that embarrasses football players, the fans and the sport itself instead of the true praise that should go out for Birmingham City's players and other heroes of the weekend.
I mention other heroes as once again I must once again give a brief mention to my hero of the season, Scott Parker, once again shone and inspired a brilliant West Ham performance to beat Liverpool. Where this season will go from here is anyones guess until the end of May when everything has been settled.

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