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Last Updated: Friday, 5 September, 2003, 12:05 GMT 13:05 UK
Caption Competition 163
Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg is kept in check by security
We asked you for captions as Arsenal's Freddie Ljungberg is hauled back by a steward after an exuberant goal celebration.

Following Man United's defeat at Southampton on Saturday, Arsenal went into their game against Man City knowing that a win would send them top of the league.

Arsenal defender Lauren was first on the scoresheet; but with a bizarre own goal which gave the Blues the early lead.

His blushes were spared by second-half strikes by Sylvain Wiltord and Freddie Ljungberg, with the Swede celebrating his winner by throwing himself into the crowd. But what happened next?

This week's winner is Tim Taylor from Wimbledon with this cracker:

Ljungberg demands best-of-three, when Wenger's "paper" beats his "stone".

Well done Tim, the goody bag is on the way!

This week's cap comp will appear at 1330BST.


Pun fun

The Swede smell of success.
Naomi, York

BEST IN CATEGORY
Bob the Steward got completely the wrong idea when his wife told him to go out and grab a big Swede for dinner
Mark Carter, Wales UK
Freddie does the High-bury Fling
Adrian Wade, Canada

"Who took my Teddy", says Freddie
Andrew Piggott, Essex, England

Freddie and the Screamers!
Steve S, Scotter,UK

"If I wadent fo drunk I would tek the lotof yu on"
Michael Eaton, England

'You lot - outside!' 'We are outside, Sir'. 'I knew that...'
Mark, London

Orange's hostile bid for O2 took a new twist this week.
Michael Baulk, Leybourne, Kent

Security Guard: "Your right sir, you've played 90 minutes and your armpits are still dry"
Michael Eaton, England

I told you, don't cuddle me in public; they're all looking at us!
Trevor Sanders, Chatham, UK

Ready, Freddie, Go!...
Adrian Wade, Canada, usually

Stay back, Sir, the crowd looks ugly ... apart from that rather nice girl in the red anorak, of course.
Clare Falconer, Llandough, Wales

"You can do what you want - but don't tread on my blue Swede shoes."
Chris H., England

Freddie's temper got the better of him as the steward trod on his blue Swede shoes.
John, Newcastle

Get your hand off my right Ljung big steward guy.
John Howells, York

Bob the Steward got completely the wrong idea when his wife told him to go out and grab a big swede for dinner.
Mark Carter, Wales UK

Lauren Order?! Lauren Order?! Who's giving Lauren those silly orders?!
Adrian Wade, Canada

Freddie Lunge-berg
Adrian Wade, Canada, usually

The few stewards are bright - the few stewards are orange.
Nick, london

Didn't anyone tell the steward that Swedes are bad for you.
Sarah L, UK

Hold on Swede-art!
Russ Bain, Cambridge

It was a turnip for the books, that the swede stuck it away in the onion bag. But it made for a hot stew(ard).
Paul, Enfield

Scandinavia's answer to Mr. Bean is unveiled: Mr. Swede.
Rob Falconer, Llandough, Wales

Guard: "Desire for physical contact with the crowd, a need for recognition from individual crowd members- looks like you have a Tom Jones complex, Mr. Ljungberg." Freddie: "Is that very common, officer?" Guard: "Well, It's Not Unusual..."
John Lewis, Finland

The security guard keeps abreast of the situation
John Lewis, Finland

Freddie Ljungberg waxwork escapes from Highbury and threatens Man City supporters. Arsene says: 'he is a model player'.
Hugh, Sheffield

So you had a red stripe sir; no drinking in the stadium.
Brendan Doherty, Northampton

Steward: Come on old bean.
Freddie: Oh for God's sake, I'm a Swede.
John, Newcastle

The Titanic crew had averted certain disaster by removing the Ljungberg in their path
Neal Berridge, UK

This one is too Swede, send it back.
Stephen Tucker, USA


Say what you see

Protecting you, Sir? I was worried about the crowd actually.
Clare Falconer, Llandough, Wales

Freddie knows when he's been tango'd.
David W, West London

BEST IN CATEGORY
Ljungberg demands best-of-three, when Wenger's "paper" beats his "stone"
Tim Taylor, Wimbledon

Look mate I don't care who you are, if you haven't got a ticket you're not staying.
Daniel Ward, Eastbourne, UK

ave it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Phil, Cardiff

Ljungberg puts the squeeze on United!
Steve S, Scotter, UK

Come on son you're just what were looking for KK`s after a goal scoring midfielder
Neil, Liverpool

Oi mate! Where's my tenna you owe me
Ryan McGovern, Crawley, West Sussex

The expectant crowds mass outside Manchester IKEA - as the new FREDDIE hat stand is delivered.
Paul, Enfield

David Seaman did not see the funny side of the 'Freddie cardboard cut-out in the locker' joke, and asked for it to be removed.
Peter N., Ashford, U.K.

It's ok Mr Ljungberg, the van's just round the corner
Andy Gray, Stockport

OOOochy - cooochy coooo! Come on Freddie I know you have the tickles here somewhere!!
Nathan Moore, Belfast

"Look come on son, I know you've got a light sabre but you still have to take your tablets."
Steve Franklin, barrow in Furness

> What will the authorities do to punish Freddie? - Swede FA
Nick, London

Let go of the balloon Freddie!
Phil Lloyd-Bushell, England

Whoever put my shirt on a boil wash is in BIG trouble!
robbie g, liverpool

Freddie celebrates victory in dayglo top competition.
simon, hitchin

Between them, Freddie and the stewards blind the City of Manchester stadium.
Sarah L, UK

Freddie was determined not to blub despite the excruciating nipple pinch.
Si Griffin, UK

A big man in an orange coat and his Freddie puppet take the crowd by storm.
Tom, Woolwich

Freddie makes the schoolboy signal to the passing trucker who responds with a long blast from his airhorn.
Livzy, Bangor Aye

The rare sight of an Arsenal player being asked to get ON the pitch.
Mark, London

While being tickled by the steward, Freddie executed the classic 'elbow to stomach and fist to face' martial arts manoeuvre.
Paul, Dublin

"I told you 40 degrees!" Freddie fumes at Mom after shirt shrinks in wash.
Bobby Salazar, Brighton

Ljungberg demands best-of-three, when Wenger's "paper" beats his "stone"
Tim Taylor, Wimbledon, UK

Steward: Now, where is the "off" button? Freddie: Stop tickling me!!
Raj, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Steward: You want to throw yourself into the crowd? Here, allow me to help you.
Joseph Haig, UK

You want to beat up Lauren, Sir ? Well, you'll have to go to the back of the queue, I'm afraid.
Clare Falconer, Llandough, Wales

I'm a little teapot, short and stout...
Jim, London

"Wa ya" (Freddie cheekily punches the steward in the face, Bruce Lee style)
Lee Blair, Edinburgh

Sweden's champion darts player chose a rather unconventional place to practice.
Neill, UK

A huge crowd assembled to see the Freddie Ljungberg waxwork lifted into position.
Alex, Liverpool

Poor Freddie's 'Invisible Sword' routine only lead to further humiliation.
Graham W, Glasgow

City of Manchester steward fails to realise that players only swap shirts with each other.
Joel, London

Freddie gets carried away with his pre-match Haka routine.
Alex, Liverpool

Sweden's less-than-impressive entry for 'The World's Strongest Man' was turned away amid the mocking crowds.
Graham W., Glasgow

Calm down, sir, I know she's pretty ...
Clare Falconer, Llandough, Wales

Freddie gets escorted out of the Paper, Scissor, Stone World Championships after he was found getting advice from the stands.
Tim Taylor, Wimbledon, UK

The prototype 'tickle me Freddie' toy did not perform well in public tests.
John, Newcastle

Freddie's excitement at "four balls" on the Lotto was clear to see.
Ben Westoby, Grantham


Miscellaneous

BEST IN CATEGORY
Put your arm a little higher, I'm trying to get the cricket scores
Steve Judd, Birmingham

It's not quite the love scene from Titanic, but it'll do.
Stephen Tucker, USA

Now now Fredrick, move along, this is no time to be re-enacting the shower scene from psycho.
Paul Gribbon, Belfast

Freddie reinacts the famous "dwarf tossing" scene from lord of the rings.....
Ashley, UK

She fancies me you know.
Andrew Sturmey, Wolverhampton UK

Wenger: "No, I can't say that I saw Freddie jump into the crowd."
Mitesh Shah, England

When asked afterwards Arsene said: "I'm sorry I didn't see the incident".
David Murray, Surrey

After the nasty clash of heads, Freddy acts out the shower scene from Psycho.
Dan B, Barnet

Yes, Mr. Ljungberg, I'm fully aware that you can 'throw your hands in the air, and wave them around like you just don't care'.
Raymond Li, Manchester

"Calm down Freddie, you've scored against City, not United."
Mitesh Shah, England

Freddie decides to try and hulk up once he realises what the steward really wants.
Froggers, Essex

Stewards now testing anti-sweat hand cream.
Sharmaine Kruijver, Australia

The rush of scoring a goal was nothing compared to the touch of a man.
Darran, London

A steward comforted Freddie after somebody had stolen his Sooty puppet.
Gareth Lewis, UK

The new "Ready Freddie" action man figures were a big hit on match day.
Ollie B, Southampton

Keep holding the top of the picture up, Sir, and I'll go and get something to prop it up with.
Rob Falconer, Wales

Julie's jealous eyes betrayed her true feelings. If only John would hold her like he held Freddie.
Martin Mills, Morpeth

Hear me and hear me well: Sweden will never adopt the Euro!
Ross Grainger, Norwich

O2? Not quite the score Freddie!
Sarah L, UK

Ljungberg: "Hoooonk!" Stewart: "Tweek, tweek!"
Ian Robertson, Edinburgh

Female steward: "I don't fancy yours much Freddie."
James Atkinson, Sheffield, UK

Put your arm up a little higher, I'm trying to tune in for the cricket scores.
Steve Judd, Birmingham

Freddie spots the pundit in the crowd, who questioned Arsenal's discipline.
Tim Taylor, Wimbledon, UK

"Let me in, I want my meatballs!" Freddie Ljungberg hammers on the door of IKEA shortly after closing time on Saturday.
Jeremy Dallyn, Finland

It's not funny Seaman! You should have told Lauren you'd moved into the Man City goal!
Dave White, Doncaster

No, no that's Psycho's shower scene - you share a name with Freddie Kruger.
Andy Fryer, Kilburn, London

Ljungberg: "...but I always lead when I do the foxtrot."
Russell O'Sullivan, Cardiff

Freddy: "It's a new anti-perspirant brand. Go on, have a feel."
Steward: "That's amazing ... fresh smelling and it feels so dry!"
Kenneth, London

Steward : "I see sir...Yes of course you're an Arsenal player...Freddie Ljunberg?...Yes of course you are sir...this way please."
Julien Luke, Macclesfield

The Kevin Keegan guide to defending - don't let the goalscorer back on the pitch!
Richard Cavanagh, Kent

Get back on the pitch or I'll twist your nipple.
Mark Thompson, Notts

"Yes, I've finally got rid of the bottle of hair dye!"
John, Motherwell

The steward reveals that Freddie's recent absence from the first team was not down to a torn hamstring..."They feel pretty real to me Freddie".
Simon Gillespie, Beckenham

Perhaps I could have your name and address, Sir...
Clare Falconer, Llandough, Wales


Cap comp classics

Butcher's superman turns out to be nothing more than An elaborate balancing act by Freddie Ljungberg, as the Bottom half of the crazy training 'photo is revealed.
John, Newcastle

BEST IN CATEGORY
Superglue and nipples are a dangerous mix
Stephen Merriott, Staffordshire

And I'd have gotten away with it if it wasn't for that meddling John Lewis.
Mark, London

A new mode of transport? Si Griffin appears to have abandoned his yacht and gone off in a Huff...
John Lewis, Finland

Superglue in the underarm deodorant ? That's the oldest trick in the book, mate.
Clare Falconer, Llandough, Wales

Female steward is rescued after Freddie Ljungberg attempts to recreate last weeks Caption Competition picture.
Joseph Haig, UK

Freddie is comforted by St. John's ambulance personnel after some wag in the crowd superglues his fingers together.
John Lewis, Finland

Superglue and nipples are a dangerous mix.
Stephen Merriott, Staffordshire

Puns fail in BBC Cap Comp as Freddie's elbow deserves a more "humerus" caption.
Adrian Wade, Canada, usually.

Freddie Ljungberg is restrained while trying to find Sir Bobby in the crowd.
Kenrick Christopher, Sheffield, England

I know it's a shock, Sir, but it seems Leslie Neilsen's been taking Botox.
Clare Falconer, Llandough, Wales

Freddie snapped when the crowd started laughing about the 'superglue in the jockstrap' incident.
Mark, London

Mr Tango is trying to stop Freddie trying to impress Mrs Tango with his sweaty armpit.
Kong, Liverpool

Freddie Ljungberg is restrained while performing YMCA.
Joseph Haig, UK


Sur-really great

Round and round the garden ,like a teddy bear, one step, two step, tickle him under there !
Neville, Doncaster

BEST IN CATEGORY
George knew he would be the envy of the neighbourhood when his new "full sided Subutteo" arrived
Rob Brown, UAE

Can we have our ball back please?
Phil Lloyd-Bushell, England

"Let me in I want my meatballs!"

Freddie Ljungberg hammers on the door of IKEA shortly after closing time on Saturday.
Jeremy Dallyn, Finland

Bouncers sponsored by Orange move in to ruin a gooner 02 shirt.
Naomi, York

Wax On.......Wax Off
Rob Brown, UAE

George knew he'd be the envy of the neighbourhood when his new "full sized Subutteo" arrived
Rob Brown, UAE

Lose it like Ljungberg.
Phil Lloyd-Bushell, England

The new Freddie Ljungberg chest expanders where having no effect on the bored steward.
Danny, Merseyside

With Neo-like speed, Freddie flicked back his fist and broke agent orange's nose before flying out of the stadium to safety
Peter Lord, Manchester

First they took The Smiths off me, then they took The Ramones off me, and now they're taking Joy Division off me!
Ronald Gland, Belfast

Mick Boozeman, manager of Sunday morning non entities Knottvery athletic tries any illegal transfer move for Arsenal star in full view of shocked crowd
Perry Hamlin, Benfleet, Essex

Sweden's entry into the 'pairs armpit fart' competition drew admiring looks from the mixed doubles pair.
Mark, Portsmouth

Fearing for the safety of spectators, the stewards perhaps took Freddie's game of 'air javelin' a little too seriously.
Marcus Littlejohns, Oxford

Fed up of the constraints of being a caption competition pic, Freddie tries punching his way out of the frame.
Steve G, UK

Proto-type Karate chop Gunners action figure goes haywire in Manchester.
Sarah, Malvern

Nobody believed Freddie when he said he was arm wrestling the Invisible Man.
David Murray, Surrey

The steward lets the air out of the Ljungberg-shaped oxygen balloon to stop it getting carried away.
David Pearce, England

Freddie celebrates by swinging on those invisible monkey bars.
James Davis, South Yorkshire

Steward's life-size subbutteo Arsenal team enjoys narrow win over unlucky City
Duncan McDonnell, Genoa, Italy

"But Jeff is faking. He's awake!" Shouted this overgrown fan at the Wiggles concert. He had to be removed.
Ali Evans, Australia

Just squeeze nice and gently!! And that's how you milk your cows, everyone.
John Watson, Belfast


Totally topical taste

BEST IN CATEGORY
Freddie couldn't contain his joy at finally remembering one of the new directory enquiries numbers.
Martin Mills, Morpeth

Freddie: Yes I've finally got to meet Gos from Big Brother!!!
Steve Catherall, Tooting

Freddie couldn't contain his joy at finally remembering one of the new directory enquiries numbers.
Martin Mills, Morpeth

"And here is lot 163, One Freddie Ljungberg in reasonable condition...... Chelsea start the bidding at 15 million pounds"
Ashley, UK

And I'll smack the first person who says Arsenal are an undisciplined team."
Naomi, York

Freddie answers the question: He's NOT ready for love!
Sarah L, UK

Despite the crowds' support and Freddie's defiance. He is still sent out on loan to Leeds for three months.
Paul, Enfield

Caption Competition judge: Look, I've said I'm sorry for the publishing delays. What more do you want?
Joseph Haig, UK

Freddie sees old friend Olaf Mellberg in the crowd, and rushes to give him a warm welcome.
James T., Tenbury Wells, Worcester

Listen Freddie, you may be happy but I've got Dave Seaman in my Dream Team!
David White, Hornchurch

Suspicions of a plot after a second football player is assaulted by an official at the weekend.
Joseph Haig, UK

Ay!! Let me go!! That's the punk that set off the hotel alarm!
Tony Boyle, London

Yes, I know it was great about Wales beating Scotland at rugby, Sir, but we have game to play.
Rob Falconer, Wales

In his latest action role, Vinnie jones stars in "The Robbie Savage incident - The Ref's revenge."
Ollie B, Southampton

Fab Freddie attempts a 'Stone Cold Stunner' in the WWE 2003 Royal Rumble.
Tom, Ipswich

This one's for Robbie Savage says Freddie, as he punches the official.
Michael Mabbitt, Baldock, England

Trainspotters rescue rush-hour arthritic London Underground passenger.
Howard Barnes, South Wales

Freddie: "OK I'll pretend to be Becks, you can be Giggsy and the lady can be Fergie."
Alex, Liverpool

Freddie: "Don't go there, Miss. That's Ian Holloway's taxi..."
Adrian Wade, Canada

Suspicions about Kelli White started when a steward noticed she seemed a bit flat chested...
Neil Webber, Bristol

Freddie spots Olof Mellberg wearing a 'Did you spill my pint Freddie?' Tee shirt.
Martin Mills, Morpeth

"...and then I just raised my arm like this and Robbie Savage ran straight into it."
Ian, London

I'll get you Marc Bircham for nicking my favourite hair products!
Adam Cavill, Sheffield

Come here and say that, Mr Mellberg.
James Clarke, New Zealand

In the re-enactment of the Beckham "went for" Alex Ferguson story, the role of David Beckham is played by Freddie Ljungberg.
Chris Harris, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.

Following Thierry Henry's lead, Freddie "waves" to his beloved in the executive box.
Simon, London

Freddie gesticulates at James Anderson for stealing his red hair dye.
Tim Ellis, Southfields

Ian Dowie's desperate attempt to kidnap a striker for penniless Oldham failed, as a steward got to Ljungberg first.
Martin Mills, Morpeth

Freddie did not take his expulsion from Pop Idol too well.
Tim Taylor, Wimbledon, UK

Arsene Wenger has continued to defend Arsenal's disciplinary record, despite stewards now having to evict his players from the ground.
Ston, London


Mistaken Identity

Freddie's uppercut only just missed Johnny Vegas' chins
Gareth Lewis, U

Excuse me, Miss... Is this one Karl Power?
Adrian Wade, Canada

BEST IN CATEGORY
A now bankrupt Roman Abramovich cleverly disguised as a steward tries stealing his next signing
Graham Little, Edinburgh
Freddie exictedly uses his elbow to point out easy jet owner, Stelios in the crowd.
Ashley, UK

A now bankrupt Roman Abramovich cleverly disguised as a steward tries stealing his next signing.
Graham Little, Edinburgh

Simon Cowell lives to regret his unkind comments about Michael Owen's vocal talents on "Kop Idol".
GARRY WADDELL, UK

Steward : Curse that superglued shirt !!!
James Atkinson, Sheffield, UK

Man dressed as orange opal fruit wrestles man dressed as lemon opal friut. What a mouthwatering contest.
John, Newcastle

John of Newcastle has to be held back because he cannot believe all his 'hilarious' Swede jokes have not appeared. For God's sake, I'm a Swede.
John, Newcastle

Mr Grimsdale!
Mike Hastings, Wolves

Other stewards: "No Mr Capes! Don't throw him. That's not a shot you're holding. You're not at the Olympics. Snap out of it Geoff!"
Martin Mills, Morpeth

John Prescott congratulates Freddie on a great goal.
Steve S, Scotter,UK

The short sighted steward had forgotten how heavy inflatable bananas were.
Mark Mullaly, Birmingham, UK

Freddie Ljungberg? You don't really expect me to believe that, do you, Sir?
Clare Falconer, Llandough, Wales

"And I'd have gotten away with it if it wasn't for you meddling kids". Velma (left) and a somewhat overweight Shaggy (centre) unmask stadium janitor Freddie Ljungberg, as his plans to haunt the ground go awry.
Alan Coleman, Cheshire


Regulars' banter

BEST IN CATEGORY
Security man; "No, your name isn't on the guest list, you can't get on Si Griffin's yacht."
John Lewis, Finland
I jump for joy,
That's really spiffing,
I got a caption up,
Before Si Griffin.

Clare Falconer, Llandough, Wales

Still threatening the BBC, a furious Stephen Tucker is led away by a member of the security staff
Clare Falconer, Llandough, Wales

No, that is not Naomi of York, Sir.
Darren Starkey's sister, Sunderland

Ashley has to be restrained after Clare Flaconer got to her with a razor.
Stephen Tucker, USA

Cap Comp security guards restrain Stephen Tucker after he discovers that his excellent "Regulars' banter" section winner from last week has been credited to Mark of London.
John Lewis, Finland

That's right, send Stephen Tucker his... aw, geez, nevermind.
Stephen Tucker, USA

Security man; "No, your name isn't on the guest list, you can't get on Si Griffin's yacht."
Neill, UK

Ljungberg has to be restrained by security guards as he fails to get aboard Si Griffin's yacht.
John Lewis, Finland

Apparently, Freddie doesn't accept the BBC's apology.
Stephen Tucker, USA

Stephen Tucker gets to grips with... Freddie Ljungberg.
Mark, London





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