He's been player of the month, so it's not easy. I'm not thinking about it too much. I'm just picking my best two and unfortunately they have to be professional which they have been which is great credit to them. |
He's had his operation. He's bored but in good spirits and looking forward to coming back. We think that will take six weeks. |
I am delighted to have signed a new long-term contract, |
I don't want to be too harsh on our strikers today, even though Marlon did not have his best game, |
I genuinely felt for Steve. He's having a tough time and I hope he'll get through it. |
I have to say it wasn't cut and dried that I picked him. I did think about it. Bobby Zamora is in good form and he wants to play, |
I put one word on my notes today, that was 'destiny'. I'm pleased for their families who have lost two people. So for the two families of Greenwood and Lyall - that was for you. |
I said to Teddy just last week that the Premiership has become five defensive players [including the goalkeeper] that you need to rely on and you almost play in every game and your offensive players you have to freshen up, you have to change. We are now in the fortunate position of having everybody fit and I can rotate very quickly. |
I saw a headline saying Arsenal are flying the flag for Britain in the Champions League, but I had to wonder where that British involvement was when I saw the team. |
I saw a headline saying that Arsenal are flying the flag for Britain. I kind of wondered where that British involvement actually was. |
I think everyone felt the first goal was important. We started terrifically with seven or eight corners, but after that goal Charlton just showed their maturity. |
I think Paul is up there with Ashley Cole, and Ashley Cole is a terrific player, |
I think the rest of the players perhaps owe him an apology for the performance because he was terrific and he deserved to have a better team in front of him. I think I made myself clear [in the dressing room] about what the standards are at this level, what we expect from them. They can't ever let that happen again. |
I told him he needs to take his chances because Bobby Zamora is itching to play, |
I want to thank the chairman, Terry Brown, the board, the staff and most of all the fans for their support. |