A public apology

May 18, 2006 in Beautiful game, Liverpool FC, Sport by Mentalacrobatics | 9 comments

Sorry, it was our fault.

It wasn’t the referees fault, although he was very very dodgy. It wasn’t Lehmann’s fault, although what the hell was he thinking when he executed a perfect rugby tap tackle in a football game. It wasn’t Henry’s fault, although he missed more chances than the number on the back of his shirt. It wasn’t UEFAs fault, although they seem to appoint match referees who seem to be recent arrivals on earth.

No no, no one else is to blame for the Gooners going down. It is our fault. Not mine personally, although some have taken to calling me the Prophet of Doom. No, it is our fault collectively.

African Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto’o has revealed that Barcelona summoned the spirit of Liverpool to come from behind to beat Arsenal in the Champions League final in Paris … Eto’o, who was named man-of-the-match for a vibrant striking display which also saw him bring a fabulous save from Arsenal reserve goalkeeper Manuel Almunia, said: “We remembered the spirit of Liverpool. We saw what Liverpool did last year when they were three down. You can’t doubt yourselves in a final. And after half-time we knew we had to come out and fight and, God willing, you can win.”

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May 18, 2006 at 11:12 am

sokari

Wasnt your fault - no need to apologise - we lost not because we were a lesser team, not because we didnt play football, not even because of the very very dodgy refereeing - 10 men didnt help but teams including the Arsenal have won with 10 men - we just lost - but every Arsenal fan can stand up and be proud of each and every player - still having the emotions but we will all get over it.

May 18, 2006 at 11:26 am

Mentalacrobatics

Yeah the Gooners played very well. it was good to see the African players represent espically Emmanuel Eboue now that is player to watch out for.

May 18, 2006 at 11:28 am

Mama JunkYard

I knew it! I knew it! I knew it! and here I was thinking the Prophet of Doom worked alone…we didn’t stand a chance.

Na wewe even in your apology you have to insult us. Ati
It wasn’t Henry’s fault, although he missed more chances than the number on the back of his shirt.

Anyway till next season….

May 18, 2006 at 12:53 pm

Guessaurus

LOL@ MJY saying prophet of doom didnt work alone - that is hilarious.

Spirit of Liverpool eh? I knew someone/thing was to blame for our loss

It was a perfect game and although we lost and I am already sore complaining about it - I am proud to be a Gooner
*Goes away singing to self*

May 18, 2006 at 1:34 pm

kritik

kama mlilazwa mlilazwa!!!!
no need to apologise or offer excuses..
the better team deservedly won.
what did arsenal expect anyway?
they were against the best team in the world!!!
deal with it…

May 19, 2006 at 10:26 am

Ms K