A Trip to the Emirates Stadium

Going to see Arsenal is a bit like a trip to the Royal Opera House. A beautiful stadium - with padded seats - a polite and appreciative audience, a sublime performance of art and beauty and a sense that it was a bit of a special occasion which may not be repeated in the future.

Derby were overawed and outclassed. We didn't play badly. We did the best we could, but we were up against a team who were from a different planet and played the game at a completely different level. As a football fan I've always enjoyed watching Arsenal. It was a privilege to see such talent on show and although we were played off the pitch it was great to be there.

Great to see Giles Barnes back. Boy, do we need him.