bit stop

Last campaign was a bit stop and start for a young man with real potential as he had injury problems throughout.

"We've had a couple of bounce games to keep busy but because we're out of the cup weekends and have played the joint most games in the league, things are a bit stop start for us at the moment.

"It has been a little bit stop start," he admitted.

"It's been a bit stop, start but he's had a run of games and he has responded with some very good performances.

It's maybe a consequence of him being a bit stop start in terms of being suspended but we don't have any fears about him, he'll score goals.

They have been a bit stop start this season through injury or loss of form.

'We wanted to play a continuity game but it was a bit stop start.

"Last season was a bit stop start so I'm just hoping to stay fit and injury clear.

When I watch anything with the kids, it can be a bit stop and start if they need things explaining.

"It's been a bit stop start but we're doing well each week.

Skipper Shaun Birbeck is happy enough with the season so far and gearing up for the final assault: "I would sum the up the season so far as pretty good, although we've been a bit stop start, and a little bit short on occasions when we've failed to win when we perhaps should have done."

Wenger was philosophical but seems to be kidding himself as he said: "We are a bit stop and go.