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02-08-2006, 00:14
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i picked an EPL team!!
i have really gotten into soccer so i decided to pick a favorite team
it was between arsenal and liverpool i went with arsenal because they seem exciting to watch i like henry only thing is i dont like their jersey too much Last edited by marc26 : 02-08-2006 at 00:48. 
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02-08-2006, 00:23
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so some questions?
id really like to see a good match i know they just got a new stadium but does anyone know how the atmosphere is. is there alot of people tailgating(drinking before the game)? and how long is the season, from when to when?
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02-08-2006, 00:37
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I don’t think that Arsenal have had a tortured history.They are the second most succesful club in the premiership after Man Utd since it began in 1992.As far as I know they won the league in 1997/98, 2001/2002 and 2003/2004 If you want a team with a tortured history you should follow Newcastle,runners up twice in the league and fa cup they completely falling apart as a club!!
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02-08-2006, 00:48
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i guess i read it wrong anyways, i like their style of play
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02-08-2006, 00:56
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Can't speak for Arsenal,but the atmospere at premiership games is great. Chelsea have a maximum gate of around 45,000 and I expect the new Emirates Stadium where Arsenal will now play will hold more. Expect good things if you support them Paul. The season begins in two weeks time and runs until end Apr/Early May. Heres the fixture list http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...es/default.stm
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02-08-2006, 01:22
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thanks daws i am planning on a quick 4-5 day visit to see a game and catch up with some of you UK guys i looked at the fixture list(funny, someone just told me what fixture means before you mentioned it) i will plan on going to a saturday game how would i go about getting good tickets?
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02-08-2006, 01:31
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Great choice M26 and its great to be a Gooner .....
Still the Arsenal website good place to check fixtures - news etc ... http://www.arsenal.com/index.asp Pre-season friendly's already underway - but season proper starts 08/19/06 against Aston Villa and ends 05/13/07 against Portsmouth. My brother was at the Bergkamp testimonial opening game at the new Emerites stadium and said was great atmoshere although hard to beat Highbury. US style tailgating and car park BBQ's dont really happen so much in UK - more likely go on public transport if wand to down a few at a pub before the game and after.
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02-08-2006, 01:43
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This website should help you with Arsenal tickets Paul. http://www.soldouteventtickets.com/l...gue/arsenal-cl To be honest,you really need a firm date for visiting the UK before buying as they aren't cheap  You should be able to get tickets from any ticketing agency online. I suggest Google/Premiership tickets will get a result. When are you planning a visit?
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02-08-2006, 01:49
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marc26 if you want to get "into" Arsenal, I'd pick up a copy of Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/157...709746?ie=UTF8 About being a hardcore Arsenal fan, and an excellent read as well.
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02-08-2006, 01:58
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yes, i plan on buying it being from boston, they made a mockery of the book in adapting it for a movie with jimmy fallon portraying a red sox fan. painful to watch
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02-08-2006, 02:02
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when is a good time to visit in that time period, weather wise? i dont care if its kinda cool out, prefer it also, how far is arsenal stadium from downtown london?
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02-08-2006, 02:18
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Well give Nov,Dec Jan and Feb a miss  Id go in Sept or Oct myself,but as you know British weather is really quirky,so you never know how its gonna be. If its sunny in Dec it can be lovely.The new stadium is easily reached by underground http://www.oxfordtube.com/assets/lon...ground_map.jpg Look for the Piccadilly(Dk Blue)Victoria (Light Blue) lines. Look for Arsenal,Finsbury Park,Highbury and Islington,all about a 10min walk.
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02-08-2006, 02:20
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do you live far from london? id love to see you when im there im gonna make g come up also, maybe take him to the game
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02-08-2006, 02:26
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Paul,Im a 2hr drive or 100miles from London,but I'll make a point of getting up there to see you if you visit. Geez its the least I can do for another BM Unless its Arsenal v Chelsea then I cant go  Cant be seen to support Arsenal Just PM me the dates when you decide.
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02-08-2006, 02:30
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ok, and im sure we can get mikey down also. so might end up being a nice BM get together also, if you come down for a night you can always crash in my hotel one more question, do they sell authentic jerseys?
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02-08-2006, 02:42
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No way. Cant stand them..... I do like the Sox buddy.
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02-08-2006, 02:45
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Could get quite a gathering I reckon Paul. Would be good, hit the town in the evening,sounds good.
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02-08-2006, 06:34
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here we go..........here we go.......... here we go..................55555
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02-08-2006, 11:26
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a new gooner is born.
just remember, a team is for life not just for christmas  I and many of my mates/family are Arsenal supporters and I supported them since I was 11 years old. Would love to see the new Emirates stadium - looks awesome.
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02-08-2006, 13:51
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02-08-2006, 15:43
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