Lehmann...Lemon?

Today, I sit pondering the wonder that is Jens Lehmann. Two games. Two goals given on two horrendous mistakes. Is this a keeper that a top 4 club can afford to have? Arsenal are lucky enough to have only dropped 2 points on Lehmann's bobble-headed play. If it continues, there'll be more points down the drain.

Arsenal played well enough in the first half of yesterday's game. After RVP's first goal, they looked like they were on verge of unleashing a fusillade of scores. Alas, they didn't. And in the 2nd half, they were entirely outplayed and outworked by the Rovers. Disappointing, since this was the type of backstreet brawl match that Arsenal needed to prove themselves in. They sorely needed to put Blackburn away and show the Rovers, other thugball teams, and themselves that Arsenal 2007 is too tough to be pushed around the pitch.

Thanks to Jens Lehmann, they showed that there is still reward in knocking the Gunners around.

Of course, The Professor slammed the parolees from Blackburn for their "over-violence" - he's got to do that for his team. but he's got to know that teams will continue to do this until Arsenal give 'em a headache for the troubles. As long as it works, why stop?

Newbie Da Silva had a few moments, including some work to create the opening for RVP's goal. But for much of the match, he looked terribly at sea, shooting from distances and angles where players can only dream of goals, wasting balls forward to the big American keeper. It's early. We need to give him more time. I'd say another 3-4 games. I expect more.

On top of that, the Gunnerinos lost William Gallass to a groin yoink. This is a tough one. I think it's big having Bill in the center back for us. He adds skilll and steel where we need it. Senderos played well in his fill, but I've still got my doubts about Philly. Particularly, when I see Chelsea on the sked.

Yikes. What's up with Man U? 0-1 to SGE's Man City? 0-2-1 to start the show? even two games in, it's weird to see the Red Devils in the drop zone.

And Finally...Getting All Political
The difference between this Congress and last? The 105th Congress didn't read/understand/care about the impact of its legislation because of corruption and laziness. The 106th Congress doesn't read/understand/care about the impact of its legislation because of fear and laziness.