All us Arsenal fans know that THE INVINCIBLES were the Greatest Team we’ve ever Seen, but it is nice to hear Jamie Carragher agree with us all for a change.
I have been asked to find this short video from Sky Sports featuring a chat between Carra and Freddie Lkungberg just this week about how Carra’s Liverpool team used to feel completely dominated by our legendary team back in 2003/24.
If you enjoy this you can thank Ken1945 for telling me about it and asking me to post it for all Just Arsenal readers to enjoy.
So…….
Enjoy!
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Didrik, now THAT’S what The Invincibles looked like and city would have no chance today of beating them… they were SO good it was frightening!!
Here is an open question – who would you take out of that team and replace with ANY current city player?
Imagine Saliba, Rice, Saka and Martinelli as part of the squad as well!!!
The session goes on to discuss why that original squad never won the CL and Freddie says he could never explain why it didn’t happen.
He was also asked who he felt was the best of the best and, after some hesitation, he nominated Dennis Bergkamp.
It was such a great interview and Freddie gave an insight into Arsene’s role as manager.
Geez, those WERE the days before city and the oil money, along with chelsea’s russian roubles completely changed the face of english football and the PL.
Now we have MA and it seems to be starting over again at The Arsenal – city and chelsea will NEVER have the prestige and history of our club and Mikel will bring those wonderful days back again, of that I’m becoming more convinced every week.
Anybody else got a gold trophy? 49,49, 49!!!
Sorry Pat, should have thanked you for digging this out and letting every true Gooner relive what that season was really like – Carragher summed it up PERFECTLY!!
Very nice insights from Freddie and Jamie wasn’t obnoxious for a change, lol. Thanks Ken and Pat for identifying this video.
Well done PAT. And true thanks on behalf of all Gooners who have not yet seen it.
What Ljungberg said about him rating ever player in the Invincibles in top three in the world was- though slightly overstated in the case of several – very true about several others.
A few were ACTUALLY THE BEST at that time
Well done to KEN too, for suggesting it to PAT!
Wasn’t it a great session Jon?
I know you saw it in its entirety and I’m sure it brought back the same memories.
When Freddie was explaining the movement, I was nodding my head and replaying them in actual games.
Yes, I’m a sad old git, but I wouldn’t change that accurate description and I was sooooo lucky to have been at every home game.
I really believe that I will see us lifting the PL trophy under MA before my toes curl up – just hope I’m not going to be disappointed.
I reckon all Gooners will see us lift the title before too long. But unlikely THIS season KEN. We are still short in two or three positions as we surely all realise.
Nostalgia! I am glad that I was able to see them in real time and I am yet to see a team that has it all like them. Other teams won more than them but no team had the combination of skills, size, speed and athletism in one go like invisible. That was all Wenger and this team could have won more had Wenger been more pragmatic and more tactical in some games. My only pain is them not winning champion league, it’s up there with Seahawks failing to covert a one yard touchdown that would have won them their 2nd Superbowl in 2015
Off Topic…. Vieira is out for weeks. Had an operation on his groin on Monday. Ben White trained on his own, but will be available tonight
How’s your article coming along PJ?
A big hello to you Ken. I haven’t had time to scratch my back. I was rushed to Syria for last Wednesdays World Cup Qualifying match Japan vs Syria. Was not expecting that because I was unavailable for the Myanmar match on the 16th. 10 goals in the two matches,,, Japan scoring 5 in each. Our goalkeeper could have lit up a cigar. The Syria match was worth the hassle to be honest. From Syria flew to Japan. From Japan flew back to Australia. Got the cat on his special flight to Japan. I’ve left four hours after him from Australia. He arrives mid morning. He has more connecting flights to endure. It’s bloody cold in Tokyo right now. Supposed to be 3 degrees on Saturday. The poor cat won’t know what’s hit him. He’s only had to put up with 10 degrees in Australia. He gets driven to my house by the pet courier and accessed by the veterinarian person that’s with him. I’m tracking him as I type. His name is Kat. If he was female I’d rename him Yoko,,, after that crazy Japanese wife of John Lennon. I will get on to that article regarding Aaron Ramsdale and Raya. I’ve never been one to show emotions towards professional football players,, we get paid enough money. But I really felt for Aaron during that Brentford match. He was a different player in the second half of the match. He played it simple and kept his composure throughout the second half. I’ll get on to the article once there is some normality here in freezing cold Tokyo. At least the sun comes out. Cheers to you Ken
lol, what the fv?kery in seven toe nails is your write up suppose to send across? my ribs are aching right now lol.
“caught out a few times of your idiotic posts” not sure what that’s suppose to mean as the “wheels about to fall off” claim by you and many others i dismissed have proven to be correct so far, my way of viewing our progress is different from fans like you hence i understand why i come across as “illogical” but have you checked the league standings? So much for a fell of wheels, don’t you think? I don’t mean to be rude in my reply to you earlier by the way, just found some lines kinda funny that’s all.
@Vamos…. When have I made claims, “WHEELS ABOUT TO FALL OFF “? Sounds rather odd, don’t you think? The difference between you and I are vastly different. You come across as an Arsenal fan,,, where as, I am a supporter of THE ARSENAL. I don’t get emotionally attached to PLAYERS, nor do I get emotionally attached to MANAGERS. I’ve supported THE ARSENAL since 1977. I was 11 years of age (a child). From 1977 to 1985 I only had one favourite player. That player went back to Tottenham Hotspur to play RESERVE GRADE FOOTBALL so he could stay match fit for the 1986 WORLD CUP FINALS TOURNAMENT. He played his last INTERNATIONAL MATCH against the GREAT BRAZIL on his 41st BIRTHDAY. At the end of the 1986 WORLD CUP FINALS TOURNAMENT he was selected to captain the REST OF THE WORLD 🆚 SOUTH AMERICA charity fund raising match. I kinda grew up and have never had a favourite player since. You probably wouldn’t have a clue as to who that player was. Players and managers come and go. I respect our players and managers. But never get emotionally attached to them. That’s the way the cookie crumbles @Vamos
Thanks for the update – I’m in Scotland and it’s -2 degrees, so know the feeling.
Have a hot toddy on me!!
Would have to be a triple whiskey 🥃 Ken. Actually, me and spirits don’t go hand in hand. I tend to fall asleep and wake up wondering whether I’ve made an ass of myself. Had a bad experience in the Philippines with my wife. The guys were seated in a circle taking nips of home made 85% rocket fuel. Whatever it was, it was clear alcohol. My mother in-law pre warned me it was the DEVILS DRINK. Me, big noting myself over did it. I was fine, until the late afternoon breeze hit me. I couldn’t member the rest of that afternoon or night time. Woke up early the next morning feeling on top of the world. Then the wife filled me in with what I was like. I was absolutely foul-mouthed towards everyone, even the poor village kids. Everyone saw the funny side of it,,, but I didn’t. I was extremely embarrassed over it. Got the wife to take me to everyone I abused so I could apologise. She had to be my interpreter. Beer is my drink. I’ve a carton of Asahi Super Dry beer in the refrigerator. My favourite Japanese beer. After lunch will be beer o’clock for me. At the moment I’m a little jet lagged. Will probably go to bed at reasonable time tonight
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We were truly spoilt with that starting 11.
Top of the class for me were the three wise men, Sol Campbell, Viera and the mighty Henry.
One could argue that some of team members could represent two of the runners up club, It was their team work, drive, fearlessness and never say die attitude that got them where they were.
When the going get rough and they fell a goal or two behind or a player sent off, siege mentality chips in and they preserved. They ran harder, were smarter and innovative in their play.
This was in part down to their manager at the time, the legendary Arsena Wenger
So crazy to think that we went a season unbeaten, and then it went all downhill from that point on.
Mad how quickly that team was dismantled.
This team undoubtedly stood out and I would defy anyone to say there was is a better team out there to match them player for player.
On that note I also recollect that we were extremely lucky on a few occasions to stay unbeaten
Portsmouth game stands out and we should have lost all 3 points
If I had to change one player In that team then it would have to be lehmann
Good goalkeeper but boy did he do crazy stuff and put us under pressure at times.
Was gutted when Cole left for the dark side and all for a pittance of £5k.. joke
Onwards a d upwards
That team is appropriately lauded for being one of the best ever but there are good arguments for some other teams
When you also include the total points tally of some of those teams and the great players we have seen in modern times there is a debate to be had.
David – why not write an article about it?