Middlesbrough 2 The Arsenal 1

I watched this one on some dodgy Thai internet site, and got English-language commentary from Talksport. It just wasn't our day; we were very poor. Boro, on the other hand, were up for it, as I expected to be. We were poor upfront. Adebayor and Eduardo were anonymous, and the midfield of Gilberto and Diarra wasn't up to it. None of the replacements made much of impact.

Fair play to Boro, they deserved their win. I don't think this defeat is critical in term of the championship, as we are still one point clear of the Mancs, but it means we can't afford to slip up. We've got a tough run of games coming up in the next few weeks. Chelsea and the Scum at home, followed by Pompey and Everton away. I hope Fabregas, Falmini, Hleb and Van Persie will be back from injury soon.

Ugliest sports jersey

No offence to the followers of the Scallion Eaters, but I think that the Carlow GAA jersey has to be the most offensive to the eyes I've ever seen. It looks like it was inspired by an ice pop or those Refreshers sweets.

I may be biased, but I don't think you can beat the sky blue and navy of the Dubs or the red and white of the Arsenal.

Legend finally calls it a day with the Arsenal

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has decided to leave his club of eight years and sign for FC Barcelona. I'm sad to see him go. He is our all-time leading goalscorer and has brought great joy to Gooners everywhere with his sublime talent. However, he wasn't a good captain and, by all accounts, had become a destabilising force in the dressing room. I do think £16 million is a bargain. He was valued at nearly twice that a year ago. Anyway, I'd like to wish him all the best at his new club.

He has scored many great goals for the Arsenal, but the one he scored against Liverpool in April 2004 has to be my favourite.