Thomas off in Emirates defeat

Tue, 22 Sep 22:30:24 2009

Mexican teenager Carlos Vela came off the bench to inspire Arsene Wenger's young Gunners to a 2-0 Carling Cup victory over 10-man West Brom at the Emirates Stadium.

The 19-year-old marked his return from an ankle injury when his shot set up Sanchez Watt for the opener in the 68th minute and then added a tap-in after Mark Randall's clever chip came back off the crossbar.

After a positive start the Coca-Cola Championship leaders were up against it after former Gunner Jerome Thomas - who twice won the FA Youth Cup while at Arsenal - was sent off after 37 minutes for a needless slap on Jack Wilshere.

Wenger had once again given youth a chance, his team with an average age of just over 20, while also bringing in experienced defender Philippe Senderos - starting for the first time since May 2008 after a loan spell at AC Milan - and veteran Mikael Silvestre captained the side.

 

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  1. Paul C please do not talk about us not winning a trophy­ in recent years wen u support west brom.

    From dirtyshek, on Fri 25 Sep 3:35AM

  2. Sue I don't mind getting beaten (As an albion fan­ I'm used to it!)

    I just hate it when a young­ player feels the need to get a player sent off, I'm­ not ignoring what Thomas has done and he deserved to­ walk for the b.itch slap he gave wilshire but if­ Wilshire hadn't: -

    A: Refused to accept his­ initial apology
    B: Given him a mouthful when he offered­ his apology

    Then he wouldn't have reacted

    To then­ roll around like he's been shot has just proven to­ me and everyone else who has seen the incident that the­ boy has no class.

    Remember when you claimed Arsenal­ were picked on by the big bullies (Bolton etc) Well the­ reason is your a bunch of moaning girls.

    No wonder you­ haven't won anything for 3 years and are not going­ to win anything for the next 10, theres no power,­ strength or passion, just fancy footballers who are­ scared to get dirty.

    From Paul C, on Wed 23 Sep 10:19AM

  3. Seems to me as though there was a lot of jealousy on­ the field of play last night.
    What is it with these ex­ fellow professionals that feel the need to kick us all­ over the pitch.
    Well done Jack and to the scorers­ Sanchez and Carlos you were awesome.

    From Sue H, on Wed 23 Sep 5:03AM

  4. Just walked in after 3 hour coach journey back and have­ to say that the boys did us proud.

    Thought the defence­ was magnificant, even though Barnett has again had a­ howler for their second goal his overall play was­ brilliant, Jara looks quality and he is quick as­ lightning.

    Didn't properly see what Thomas did but­ according to repots he has had a go after their little­ @#$% of a player is rolling round feigning injury, they­ were disgusting, diving all over the place, ARSEnal­ fans will be happy to know that the diving of previous­ years is well and truely alive in your current crop of­ youngsters.

    Cox and Moore worked hard without really­ causing many problems and Koren has had two quality­ chances, Wood also missed a sitter.

    For me our man of­ the match had to be Texeira, it's a testament to­ the player that he had come into this match after­ little first team action and performed like he did,­ simply brilliant.

    Well Done RDM for the team spirit,­ Well Done WBA for the effort, and the support was­ amazing.

    HEAR CAUS ITS ALBION, YOUR ONLY HEAR CAUS ITS­ ALBION.....

    From Paul C, on Wed 23 Sep 1:10AM
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