10 years ago....

This time 10 years ago we went to Bolton, Lamps scored twice and we were champions for the first time in 50 years. That day was perhaps the real start of the success that was to follow in the next decade.

4 titles (nearly), a champions league, a uefa cup, various domestic cups and a hell of ride.

For someone who grew up watching the club in the 80's and early 90's, yo yo-ing in the divisions, I could have never imagined such brilliant highs, nights and days and players pulling on the shirt.

So whilst we sometimes bemoan the odd bad result, negative tactical approach or some young prospect has not got the game time we'd like, lets remember how good we've had it. Truly the greatest 10 years in our history and will probably never be bettered.



Boring Boring Chelsea!!

 

Overall I would have to agree.
Its what they call first world problems
For all the things we would like to improve, just be thankful we are not QPR.

 

Happy anniversary! 10 great years and let's hope there are many more to come!

 

Completey agree.

Take note CP and others who expect us to win every game 4-0 with homegrown kids

 

Give it a rest EC you are becoming as predictable and boring as our football ! Everyone who disagrees with your point of view can expect snide and snippy comments, tres juvenile. Iv'e been watching since 1968 and agree with the writer.

 

Yep, Jose out unless we play the kids v Palace and win 8-0.

Our football was fantastic 80-83, 87/8 and 91-3. We had performances like the second half v Leicester week in week out. And goals like Ramires' third were ten a penny when we had Alan Mayes and Peter Rhoades-B on the counter

 

To be fair, in those days our lot spent more time at the counter rather than on it.

Your examples are why I find it so difficult to understand the criticism at our current double winning champions.

We had the pi55 took right left and centre by everyone back then and now it is our turn to have the good times I will take every opportunity to have my revenge. We have stormed all before us in the league this season and they hate it, they really do.

Those that tag us boring are fcukin clueless. Have they forgotten the masters of the back pass to Clemence and Grobs? George Graham anyone? Yet these clubs are spoken about as if they were champagne sides. For those with short memories they were win at all costs sides - the very thing they try and beat us with. How odd eh?

 

Very true.

 

Golden era for us, enjoy it. It won't last forever

 

If that bit was true people wouldn`t be complaining

Did you never hear the chant "boring, boring Arsenal"?

 

No mate I didn't actually. Maybe your confused. What I do recall ringing in my ears was 1.0 to the Arsenal almost constantly. I also remember the feeling of absolute jealousy as they marched toward a league win ....... much like you lot currently.

George Graham - organised defensive unit.
Jose Mourinho - park the bus.
LVG - tactical genius.

As for whether we swept, brushed or merely dusted teams aside on our way to a comfortable title I'll point you in the general direction of the league table. They say it never lies.

 

You must have been sat with the Arsenal crowd

Quite right, you have been the most consistant team by far this season. Doesn`t stop you being boring to watch

 

And yet we've outscored you. Scored 6 at Goodison as well.

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^This.

We were the bridesmaids up till 71 when we finally managed to beat the uncompromising Leeds Utd. Kings Road Cavalliers we were at the time, and had won virtually nothing since 1954, a period of Gooner, Scouser and Scummer domination through discipline and solid defending followed. now the ball is on the other foot some people have short memories or were not old enough to have experienced it. All successful sides have a dominant defence,and play with safety in mind it can seem boring to the un-educated, but hey, they would like to be where we are at the moment.

 

As usual you are the only one who has made the statements you attribute to me. That's possibly because your grasp of any statement different to your viewpoint is instantly distorted to suit your mindset. Anyway, when others criticise my posts I'll take note.