Arsenal America website

Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by 442, Jul 25, 2002.

  1. 442

    442 Member

    Dec 28, 2000
    Secret ArseAm HQ
    Hey everybody, I know it's still pre-season, but I just wanted to find out if you guys are checking the site (www.arsenalamerica.com) out at all. I've been trying to post an item or so a day (put up a new UCI today).

    Would love to add some mailbag stuff if anybody wants to crank out something.

    Anyway, just let me know if you check the site regularly, or are waiting for the season to start or whatever.

    thanks,
     
  2. dwinkler

    dwinkler New Member

    Aug 11, 2000
    Denver, CO
    I've been checking pretty much everyday, just haven't done so today yet. (Pause.) OK, now I have. Who's the picture of on the UCI icon? Did you get that Brian Tindle story from the Arsenal mailing list?

    As far as contributions, I don't think you have to worry much - this group seems pretty vocal. I've been resting the brain and fingers a bit this off-season, but I'm definitely planning on sending some stuff your way, and I'd guess others are planning on doing the same.

    In the works:

    -I'd still like to see a Meet the Members section on the site, so I'll have to have a go at that.

    -'Repeating is hard to do: An Avs' fan's warning to the Arsenal faithful'

    -'Sylvain Wiltord: The complete modern footballer'
     
  3. jamison

    jamison Member

    Sep 25, 2000
    NYC
    or:

    - Merde or not? Sylvain Wiltord and the complete guide to modern French football


    What can I say, the man is a rollercoaster in cleats.
     
  4. jwaldman11

    jwaldman11 New Member

    Jun 14, 2002
    The OC
    I'm Looking!

    I also check pretty much every day, although it's also partially because I just discovered the site a few weeks ago. I will also contribute when I can, as I think the rest of the members will. I also think we should set up a full membership directory, so that people can find each other in different cities to have viewing parties (like here in Pittsburgh). That way, I won't find myself on my own among Mark Madden and his fellow Liverpool fans when I go to watch the Charity Shield game at a local establishment here.
     
  5. Coach_McGuirk

    Coach_McGuirk New Member

    Apr 30, 2002
    Between the Pipes
    I mostly check here, since this is the Arsenal America message board by proxy.

    I love the site, but I would like to see a few things...

    1.) As others have said, an Arsenal America membership roster. Have the user give as much or as little info as they like. It would certainly make it easier to find other Gunners in our area to watch matches with. Ajax USA has a searchable database on their site (I am a member as Ajax the first European team I followed).

    2.) A member "spotlight" feature. Once a month, one member can do an extensive biographical piece, maybe with how the became an Arsenal fan, etc. It would let us get to know everyone and make it more communal.

    3.) Also, perhaps we could give each region or state a "captain", and those people could report once a month on watching parties, soccer friendly pubs, etc. This way, any members traveling could meet up with others or know where they could watch a match while in that area.

    4.) I know this is a reach, but has anyone thought of the possibility of putting together some Arsenal America merchandise? Perhaps a T-shirt, membership card, "DB10" stickers, etc., for members to purchase? It would help us identify one another and give us something to wear to confuse the general public even more.

    Well, that's all I've got right now. I hope it at least starts a discussion...
     
  6. Grateful Gooner

    Grateful Gooner New Member

    May 3, 2001
    Charm City
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Rick -

    Are you kidding? It's my homepage!

    Coach-

    I agree with all of those points, and I'm glad to say that some of those suggestions have already been acted upon. For example, there are currently three Regional Managers of ArseAm. I'm the one for the Philadelphia region, which includes southeastern PA, south Jersey, and all of Delaware.

    We're planning a gathering at Nevada Smith's in NY on 8/11 - not sure where you are in the world, but you should definitely try to make it.
     
  7. Coach_McGuirk

    Coach_McGuirk New Member

    Apr 30, 2002
    Between the Pipes
    Well, that's good to hear about the regional managers. I'm a bit too far away from NY to make it on 8/11. Well, OK, more than a bit too far. I'm all the way down in Dallas, Texas, so I won't be able to make that one.

    If there are any Gooners in the Dallas area, please let me know so that we can get something together in Texas for 8/11. If we can get some regional gatherings going, perhaps we can get some pictures taken at these events and post those on the site. Sort of an "ArseAm in the community" section for any regional stuff. And speaking of the regional gatherings, what about a national gathering here in the states towards the end of the season? Maybe Vegas? All of us getting together over a weekend, hit the town, go to a sports book and watch a match and perhaps a wager or 2?

    Just another idea. Boy, do I need to start working more...*L*
     
  8. Goonerchick

    Goonerchick New Member

    Oct 25, 2001
    USA
    I haven't looked in about a week, but was pleasantly surprised at the new content, especially the Crap Index (can you add Sp*rs in there for next week, who the hell loses to QPR?)...

    I'd like to see a members' index as well, might give me a clue whether or not there are any Gooners within 300 miles of me.

    I'm fully planning to do some match reports for you once the season starts too! :)
     
  9. Gunnersaurus

    Gunnersaurus Member

    Mar 24, 2001
    Jurassic Period
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Well, that looks more like Spursenfreude to me. The UCI nod ought to go to the Sprums's web site for the apologistic "we didn't play anyone from the first team, practically" story on the game.

    Perhaps this is a golden opportunity for one of Rick's terrific MY COMMENTS IN CAPS items...

    -G. Rex
     
  10. dwinkler

    dwinkler New Member

    Aug 11, 2000
    Denver, CO

    Ask and you shall receive. Nice one, Rick:
    http://www.arsenalamerica.com/more/page.php?item=184
     
  11. rifkin

    rifkin Member

    Mar 8, 2001
    Philly
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Why is the Philadelphia region meeting in NYC?

    I'll be at the Darkhorse but don't see much of a reason to go all the way to NYC to watch a match on TV.
     
  12. Grateful Gooner

    Grateful Gooner New Member

    May 3, 2001
    Charm City
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well, the gathering at Nevada Smith's is supposed to be a chance for people from all over to meet, not necessarily limited to one region. I need to speak to our friends from the NY Gooners to find out what the latest is.
     
  13. 442

    442 Member

    Dec 28, 2000
    Secret ArseAm HQ
    rifkin,

    I encourage you to go to the Dark Horse. In fact, I'll need someone to give me a 'blow-by-blow' account of the festivities at the Dark Horse. The folks at Arsenal Magazine want to know how we Yanks root for the Arsenal.
     
  14. Grateful Gooner

    Grateful Gooner New Member

    May 3, 2001
    Charm City
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Rick,

    Will you be at Nevada Smith's on the 11th? I do have about 5 or 6 person Gooner contigent planning on coming up for the day. Now, admittedly, it would be a lot easier to go to the Dark Horse, so if everyone thinks it would be better just to have regional gatherings, I'm all for that as well.
     
  15. Grateful Gooner

    Grateful Gooner New Member

    May 3, 2001
    Charm City
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Oh, I almost forgot...

    I do have a few photos taken at the Dark Horse from the night the Double was sealed. I'll scan them in and send them to you and Andy.

    Mike
     
  16. rifkin

    rifkin Member

    Mar 8, 2001
    Philly
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    How we root for Arsenal:

    1. We wake up early and go to the pub.

    2. Sometimes we drink a cup of coffee or 2 and maybe a bacon,egg, and cheese sandwich.

    3. We drink the fermented beverage of our choice.

    4. We scream 'why the hell is Parlour starting?' once we see the lineups.

    5. We scream sh!t everytime we miss a gimme.

    6. We sing 'Dennis Bergkamp's magic...' after God schools another hapless defender.

    7. We run to the 'loo' after a Keown tackle causes a break n the action.

    8. We jump and down after finally scoring.

    9. We drink more.

    10. We clap after the final whistle.

    That about sums it up.
     
  17. CROLLER

    CROLLER Member

    May 2, 2002
    philly
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Well put riffer, however , you forgot number 11- When we get home we look in our wallet and bitch about how much beers cost at that damned place!
    But I'll still be there for the shield.
     
  18. Beakmon FC

    Beakmon FC Member+

    LA Galaxy
    United States
    Jan 10, 2002
    The OC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Dang! I missed by a week!

    The Arsenal America website ROCKS! It was an absolute pleasure to read it on an almost daily basis during last season.

    I'll be in NYC a week too soon to watch the Charity Shield, but will of course be stopping by Nevada Smith's at some point this weekend to gain and give the Gunners some karma! I am a bit troubled that the pub's website features evil ManU and stupid Chelsea fans so prominently....can I go in and write "ManU Sucks" or "Chelsea Blows" on the bathroom walls? No, too juvenile...maybe I'll just roll in and and ask the bartender to

    "MAKE MINE A DOUBLE!"
     

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