But He's a Good Kid!

Here's a video of Ryan Shawcross lunging into a tackle on Emmanuel Adebayor in the same fixture last year at the Britannia. The ball was out of play. Everyone slowed down as the ball rolled out, and Adebayor put his foot on the ball to stop in from rolling so he could throw in. Then, Shawcross comes in with his challenge.

But he's a good kid! Sir Alex Ferguson says so!

Dear God, take us, not Aaron Ramsey

As I appear to be the first Hipster Gooner back from drinking the pain away, I must note the single most important/traumatizing event of the Stoke-Arsenal match this evening: the horrifying tackle on Aaron Ramsey that has led to a serious leg injury. We at Hipster Gooner have always had a massive soft spot for the Welshman, and send prayers, hopes, and long-distance cuddles his way.

More on this from Zorro Cat and the rest of the Hipster Gooner crew as the story develops.