First of all Nikki Bendtner came out and said all this ‘I should play every minute of every game’ was bollocks and I for one believe him, he was genuinely upset, saying it was tough to explain to his team mates what he did actually say, I think it’s another attempt by the British press to cause problems for the Arsenal.
I thought Nikki had an immense game against Cardiff and for me he is a far better option than Adebayor who really is up his own back passage, at least Nikki runs and runs and nearly gets the results, his goalscoring record isn’t at all bad and he is still young, I think he’ll be a great player for us and should get the nod over the Togo twat.
Press reports are suggesting we have an option on French goalkeeper Johan Pele, I don’t think we need him, we have too many French players for one and Fabianski for me is the real deal, and I feel very comfortable with him between the sticks, so let’s hope that rumour is just that, a rumour.
Much has been said about the effectiveness of Eboue, Song and Denilson, mostly by me, I think Denilson has a chance but the other two for me aren’t good enough. I also spend long periods arguing the toss with many of you and that gets boring, so today I will ask Pedro to do a ‘thingy’ where we can all have a say and vote on whether we as a group think they are good enough, whatever the result I will stand by it and not mention the three again. Hows that?
I am licking my lips at the prospects we have in team selection this weekend but have no doubt that Arshavin will feature, why spend £15 million on a player we won’t play? Question is, who will play?
I fancy this team, who do you fancy?
If fit.
Fabianski
Sagna Kolo Gallas Clichy
Nasri Diaby/Denilson Arshavin Vela
RVP Eduardo
When ready replace Diaby/Denilson with Cesc.
I really don’t think we need to worry about a defensive midfielder, we have enough skill in the team to keep the ball and regardless of what you think of Song, against Cardiff he hardly touched the ball, so I would stick a midfielder in there and play keep ball. I don’t know where this ‘defensive midfielder’ came from, I suspect it was started with Makelelé before that, they were just called ‘midfielders’ It’s just my opinion so please don’t start going back to the days of Tom Finney.
We should however go back to the time when we said, if you score two, we’ll score four, we played exciting football against a good Cardiff team on Monday and because we kept the ball and attacked, we made them look poor and didn’t get the credit we so rightfully deserved.
Vela should never be left out of this team again unless Rosicky is fit and Walcott can interchange with Nasri, that way we keep our team fit and fresh and we all know injuries will play a part.
I think we have sorted out out defensive woes and Kolo and Gallas look back to their imperious best, Johan is a great back up and we all know we’ll need that.
I think that Wenger can see what we need and Saturday will see us close the gap on the chavs and the Villa because I fancy a draw there, I think we’ll finish in the top 3 if not the top 2 and we’ll look back on this wobble and laugh, I think we’ll win the FA cup and the Champions league as well, because I think Monday saw the belief return.
I love the Arsenal and what has happened this season was the equivalent of seeing your wife kiss another bloke, but it was harmless, they had known each other as friends and there was nothing in it, my love has returned now and all is well. Arsenal have returned from the dark side, like Frodo did in Lord of the Rings, and don’t forget, that was a true story.
Fill out the poll and we can get on with life and start counting the trophies again. It’s at the top of the side bar —>
Have a great day Grovers, I’m not around today and won’t vote, that way I’ll remain impartial, it’s your call.
Le Grove is now smart phone compatible!
Pedro
Geoff
February 18, 2009 at 08:59
Aha!
February 18, 2009 at 09:00
Aha! Pt.II
February 18, 2009 at 09:00
Aha Pt.III
February 18, 2009 at 09:00
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat Trick Mutha Funsters!!
February 18, 2009 at 09:01
podium
February 18, 2009 at 09:02
2nd?
February 18, 2009 at 09:02
VOTE FOR HOPE!
Oh shit, we’ve done that one…
I have a funny feeling everyone is going to vote for Song… I’ve hidden the results so you can all be excited for the results!
How is everyone today?
Top post Geoff, glad to see you are pushing the Nik B appreciation society along with a few of us! Surely we wouldn’t be in for a keeper when we have a very able 23 year old between the sticks?
February 18, 2009 at 09:02
damn 3rd, DDM did you see my question at the bottom of the other post?
February 18, 2009 at 09:03
dennis, this is a menacing
February 18, 2009 at 09:03
and i hope u know all your votes count as 1
February 18, 2009 at 09:06
Not if you do it from 10 different computers…mwhahahaha!
February 18, 2009 at 09:08
Does this mean no Song, Denilson and Eboue talk today?
February 18, 2009 at 09:10
You are all my underlings…………Chamon!
February 18, 2009 at 09:12
If Song wins, I’m buying Geoff a Song shirt.
February 18, 2009 at 09:12
Good post Geoff…….lets put the SONG/Eboue/Denilson argument to rest once and for all…….just for the record, I think Denilson and Bentner will be good additions to our team when everyone is fully fit….Impact subs or utility players pushing for a place will only have a good impact on our team. Song and Eboue, just fall short of our standards……cash in on both and put it towards our next signing….
February 18, 2009 at 09:13
If Song OR Eboue wins you should shut this site down, and EVERYONE should retire to a monastery……
February 18, 2009 at 09:14
by the way Pedro…..talking of shirts! ordered my new Arsenal home shirt in LS…..I have the SS one already but, really wanted the LS.
Thanks for your advice…..it will get used vs Roma !!
February 18, 2009 at 09:15
by summer:
Adebayor out- given the competition in the team now he will raise his game score more goals than he did earlier in the season. that makes him part of the top scorers again + African Ballon d’or…no beta time to sell him for a fortune, i can trust AW for that
Diaby- he simply cant compete for a space with jerseys 23, 14, 8, 4, 7, 12, 16, 19, (17 & 15 defensive options he cant give us)not mention bitchslap is fast knocking on his heels
Eboue- need i saw a word about a spent force.
I wont be surprised if we dont purchase in the summer provided AW show he can keep the rest and combine them well in games
February 18, 2009 at 09:16
I think the DM stuff is bollox too.
Central midfielders have to be versatile and form an equal partnership.
Until Cardiff we haven’t been shipping goals because we’ve barely been trying to score any.
February 18, 2009 at 09:16
benno wrote previously –
“Can you only get Cachaca in brazil or do they do export?
The best rum i’ve had was dominican 151 white rum in Dominican Republic”
We can get it over here in blighty, so i would imagine you can get pretty much anywhere, especially as Caipirinhas are pretty much well know all around the world.
I consider myself you be a rather splendiferous white rum drinker, and my current favourite white (aged) rum would be the 1981 English Harbour rum from Antigua, bollock tingling stuff!
February 18, 2009 at 09:19
DDM, i’ll have to keep an eye out for it in the liquor stores then
Wardo, i concur
February 18, 2009 at 09:21
I can’t believe it. I actually agree with something you have said about Song: a midfielder that can play keep ball would be more suited to Saturday.
Yes, that’s it, your now getting it, and if we play Chelsea away we play Song.
You dont have to love or hate Song you just have to understand that he offers something that the rest of the midfield don’t.
February 18, 2009 at 09:21
For the arguments people have with NPB, about not scoring, i’d say he’s played a fair few less games than Ade this year, but only has 3 goals less, whilst creating more and having a greater work ethic. NPB over Ade for me
February 18, 2009 at 09:23
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hattrick scored in a crowded defence
February 18, 2009 at 09:24
Morning All
Fun chat last night Dennis. I will check out the rum as well !
And great post Geoff. You write fine copy – perhaps you could make a living at it.
I especially liked that wife kissing analogy ….
February 18, 2009 at 09:25
gday all,
i love you all, i love eduardo and i love the Arsenal!
February 18, 2009 at 09:27
anyone predicting:
almunia
sanga-toure-gallas-clichy
eboue-Song-denilson-Arshavin
RVP-Bendtner
??
February 18, 2009 at 09:27
I agree with you (again) Geoff, the team should defend as a team and negate the need for a so-called DMer…….
February 18, 2009 at 09:28
morning all, good post geoff
evo… swap eboue for nasty nas and i think you got it mate
February 18, 2009 at 09:29
We have a young squad but perhaps not as young as some think.Wilshere 17 and Ramsey at 18 will be the only 2 teenagers in the squad next month.Vela and Walcott are 20 in March.Gibbs(if included) is 20 in September.Bedntner is21.Ces,Nasri and Song and Bischoff,Djorou are all 22 in the next 6 months,or already 22.Diaby is 23 in May Clichy is nearly 24.Fabianski is 24.Adebayor is 25 this month.Sagna is 26.Eduardo is 26 this monthEboue is 26 in June..RVP is 26 in August.Toure is 28 next month..Arshavin is 28 in May.Rosicky is 29 october.And Almunia,Gallas and silvestre are all 32 this year.
So when the media talk about youngsters and kids,that is not entirely correct.judging each player by age and time in the first team would make for an interesting debate.
February 18, 2009 at 09:30
hey Tom,
id prefer
Almunia
sanga-Toure-Gallas-clichy
Arshavin-Cesc-Nasri-Vela
Eduardo-RVP
February 18, 2009 at 09:31
Wotcha Raddy.
Agreed, a fun chat last night.
Remind me again about that cheese you mentioned, Montgomery was it??
February 18, 2009 at 09:32
DDM, i’d still like someone to win the ball in there though, i wouldn’t have called Paddy a DM, but you knew when the pressure came he’d be there to make the tackles and win it back, i just can’t see Cesc doing that, yet.
February 18, 2009 at 09:32
I also agree that Song and Eboue are just dreadful. Their best hope is championship football. Denilson and Bendtner I’m still not sure about – too many stray passes from Den and Nikki’s utrning circle and ball control resembles an oil tanker. given that we have RVP, Eduardo, Walcott and Vela going forward I don’t see that Nikki is needed. If we need a big centre forward (and let’s cash in on Ade as well) then we need to source elsewhere.
February 18, 2009 at 09:35
That is a surprise Kelsey.
The average age of the team is still below 25. I wonder how it compares to other sides.
I think Real Madrid have a young team (plus Raul)
February 18, 2009 at 09:37
Why isnt there an option for none in tha voting?this three players are responsible for us being 5th and 12pts behind tha mancs.
February 18, 2009 at 09:38
benno – agreed, it’s not so much a DMer, but someone with presence, if only we could find a technically gifted wilbebeast!!
February 18, 2009 at 09:39
Yes it was DDM. Available from La Fromagerie and Neals Yard, plus your local cheese shop)
I checked out La Fromagerie’s website you gave, it is very good, and should you check it out, They give a fine write up for Montgomery.
This is getting Pythonesque !
February 18, 2009 at 09:39
Eboue shouldnt even be in that poll, he has had more time than anyone to make it, and based on his constant selection, in Wengers eyes he has made it!!! Grr, but in all honesty when one of your experienced players keeps making mistakes that cost the team there comes a time to cut loose. Instead the poll should be, which of the 3 should we give up hope on.
I think Songs problem is psychological, he doesnt have the big team mentality needed at the top.
On DM issue, I think i have mentioned this before but Wenger isnt a fan off dedicated roles in the team. He wants all 4 of his midfielders closing down the ball, covering other positions. THe problem that i see with Song and Denilson is a) they play too close to each other b) they cannot trust each other to handle the opposition – (by that i mean watch how even if Song is closing down a player, Denilson is right behind covering up, thereby when they get the ball, those 2 midfielders are too close to influence an attack), If they defending the close together and if they attacking they close together, almost crowding each other out.
But still with rapid technical wingers like Nasri and Vela its ok to have DenSong in midfield cos there is always an outlet
February 18, 2009 at 09:40
Denilson is easily the best out of those three, and not only that, he is BY FAR the better option, he is a valuable member of the squad, and he will get better and better. Anyone who disagrees knows FUCK ALL about the game – sorry to be so blunt, but its true. Eboue is a back-up right-back, at best – he seriously needs to sort his attitude out.
Song is getting praised for no reason – knocking a few crab-passes around DOES NOT constitute a good performance. Against Cardiff, he was pants. He was unecessary – we were basically playing with 10 men. Compare Denilson to Song in the Cardiff game – actually WATCH IT – and all will become clear.
Nik B will come good for us – he actually WANTS to play for us and is proud to wear the shirt – that alone puts him above Ade for me.
GOT TO GO THIS SUMMER: ADEBAYOR
SONG
EBOUE
GOOD POST GEOFF!!!
February 18, 2009 at 09:41
DDM!!!
February 18, 2009 at 09:41
surely wenger will recall eboue for sunderland for vela and play arshavin in the place off the bench? whilst i think that is ludicrous, surely that is what would happen no?
February 18, 2009 at 09:41
Why is there not a ‘none of the above’ option in the voting????
It’s like asking who is the hardest out of Elton John, Julian Clary or Dale Winton.
February 18, 2009 at 09:41
Denilson and Nikki are a nice to have. Can they help us push for trophies? Bendtner for me has looked good coming on as a sub and against CC sides and also against cardiff. IMO he is played out of games against top sides or good enough sides.
Denilson has done a enviable job considering his age and 1st team experience. But in terms of overall ability there isnt a lot of room for improvement IMO. He wld always be a player that can make low risk passes and falls on his ass when he is pressured. As for Eboue his time is up IMO.
Ade I wld give him the rest of the season to get his act straight if i were arsene. he is quite disappointing overall as a striker. he either opens his body up to shoot, taps in or scores headers.
He is too shot shy for a striker. Sometimes last season e.g. against spurs he showed he was willing to take risks. Pride n complacency might cost his careerhim
February 18, 2009 at 09:42
Morning all…..back from Vegas and return to Le Grove to yet another top, top post!!
Denilson gets the nod for me in the poll.
Also, I have been saying for weeks now that our best form of defence in to get back to attacking football. Our defenders as a whole have been great in the past few years but not ‘world class’ necessarily. What made them better is the fact that they rarely needed to defend and just sat back and watched the likes of Pires, Thierry and DB10 run rings around the oppo for 90 minutes. So Geoff, i couldn’t agree more. Lets get our creative players on the field from the off and take the more negative approach as a plan B. For me, that plan B is Denilson or Diaby and not Song or Eboue!
February 18, 2009 at 09:43
* cost him his career
February 18, 2009 at 09:43
evo, yeah id go with that!!! cant imagine AW leaving all 3 of ‘that lot’ out though… i expect denilson & song in the middle though… i dont think he’d put eddie and arsh in though at the same time yet.
RVP to start and come off once we’re safe as a precaution for the roma game
February 18, 2009 at 09:43
First article I agree completely with you Geoff! Good work!!
I think AW also thinks of “killing” the DM role and hence the release of Gilberto w/o any replacement.
February 18, 2009 at 09:43
Steve – We all know Dale would fucking destroy those other two, just like Denilson would Song or Eboue!
February 18, 2009 at 09:44
TAIG – those were the days my friend…..
February 18, 2009 at 09:44
Ha HA Ha! pmsl steve
February 18, 2009 at 09:45
MP
February 18, 2009 at 09:45
clichy and sanga have been world class, its just the centre backs that havent been world class IMHO
February 18, 2009 at 09:45
i voted for eboue!! i thought it was who the least likely. im fucking blind
February 18, 2009 at 09:45
ebook if arsene doesnt believe in a DM why does he play Song? he didnt replace berto cos he doesnt like to spend
February 18, 2009 at 09:45
Michael:oh we know tha game and we have seen better players and denilson is average.this is arsenal ffs.
February 18, 2009 at 09:46
Steve……v.funny!! It would be even funnier to seee them all have a dust up. Simple rules, no slapping you bunch of fairies!!
February 18, 2009 at 09:46
What an honour for Denilson to be better than those two mugs.
It’s like being bestowed with the honour of being the world’s tallest dwarf as I have said before.
February 18, 2009 at 09:46
Hi guys,
thought of the day.
Why when we get long term injuries, do they happen to our core players?
Why cant Song or Eboue, or Silvestre, break their legs, have bad knees.
If they would be out, we would either be playing kids, or our proper players would be playing, and we would not be 5th.
February 18, 2009 at 09:46
Fantastic post Geoff, it echoes my feelings to the letter. I felt that the game against Cardiff could herald a new beginning, and was never in any doubt we would win even before the ganme started. There was that old Arsenal energy about the way we played. Attacking threat from wide as well as centrally. I do hope you are right and AW agrees that Vela should start most games. The interplay between Vela, Nasri, RVP and AA (and Cesc soon we hope) is a mouthwatering prospect.
February 18, 2009 at 09:47
Players out this Summer: Song(just not standard required for a team with ambition.Eboue(because he is a cheat and a disgrace to the club)Adebayor(too big for his boots,has no real attributes as a footballer and is more interested in himself than than the club)Rosicky,(no time for sentiments,nearly 29,we have missed nearly half of his time here through injury,and he is out of contract in the summer)
February 18, 2009 at 09:47
if wenger didnt want to play with a DM he owuldnt have gone for inler, alonso & yaya… and he wouldnt play song
February 18, 2009 at 09:47
i just cant seem to understand why people take a dig at denilson…he is the most moved player on the pitch-from DM-LW-CM-RW, song is hsowing some improvement so i’ll refrain from passin a comment till d end of the season
Eboue – even as a RB he is AWFUL for the team…sell and buy put silvertre there
February 18, 2009 at 09:48
Geoff ,
I am still not convinced about Kolo. The guy has been a bundle of errors since last season . JD is a far better option than him beside Gallas at the moment.
However , it does seem that Kolo will be the top-dog once Gallas leaves in the summer. And considering the present circumstances , that wd be another of Arsene’s costly blunders.
February 18, 2009 at 09:48
Fucking brilliant Tom. If 100 people vote at least we know who the 1% is. HAHAHAHA.
We’d have thought his mum had voted.
In fairness though she’d have probably still gone for the crab or the other doughnut.
February 18, 2009 at 09:49
Second thought of the day.
We are going to get to the Semi final of the FA Cup by playing at home in each leg.
We will probably only play 1 Prem team on the way.
If the form teams win, there will be Everton, Chelsea and Man U left, so the competition will be strong, but this has to be our best chance for a cup this season.
February 18, 2009 at 09:49
Tha best DM’s are expensive look at essien,mascherano,gago,diarra
February 18, 2009 at 09:49
Franchise, like last season in place of Flamini AW was planning to play Diaby & Cesc in the mid with Denilson as backup.
February 18, 2009 at 09:49
arsenalised….Denilson has had to play out of position (he aint a DM) and has been forced to be part of the 1st team way too early. If he had the same class as Cesc did to learn his trade, it would be a very different story. HE has got tonnes more class, technique, ability and potential than eboue or song – he’s been made to look average, playing with the likes of those two twunts. Look at Cesc’s performances ffs…even HE couldnt play that well with those cnuts…..
February 18, 2009 at 09:50
same class- ie, pv4, db10, th14 etc…
February 18, 2009 at 09:51
second that reader
February 18, 2009 at 09:52
Im not gonna get too excited until Cesc lifts a trophy. Beating Cardiff is nice but mainly cos it has given us chance to progress in our trophy quest.
Steve I agree with u there is a saying that ‘a one eyed man is king in the land of the blind’ we shouldnt be relying on players like denilson IMO at this stage of our existence as a club. There is only so much he can do based on his limited ability.
February 18, 2009 at 09:53
This is firmly the most comfortable cup run we have had for years. It’s even better to play Burnley knowing we have another easy game in the quarters. Get you cup final shirts out chaps. We’re going to Wembley.
February 18, 2009 at 09:54
steve… im glad my stupidity amuses!! nice analogy by the way… i reckon elton would would take dale and julian… he does like football after all so there is still a hint of being a man there despite all the bumming he does.
and elton john looks a bit like pat rice
February 18, 2009 at 09:55
ArsenalTom, Alonso is not a DM. He has better passing range and hence can play deeper than a normal CM. Mascherano & Essien are DM.
February 18, 2009 at 09:55
Any fully fit top 4 team and denilson would struggle to make tha bench,for a creative midfielder he doesnt oozze class.
February 18, 2009 at 09:56
Steve, the semi finals will be played at Wembley, so if we win our home games we will play at Wembley.
February 18, 2009 at 09:56
Arsenal Tom – I would hope that either Julian, Dale or both of them shoot Elton in the face…….10 times! What a disgusting excuse of a human being, Elton John is! Wow….that just made me more angry that that cunt Eboue did against the spuds!
February 18, 2009 at 09:56
Like the analogy with the wife and I agree with you about Bendtner to an extent. I think Nik can immprove further but he needs to improve his decision-making first. There at times when he has better options but chooses to do something else. This unfortunately is a problem the current team suffer as a whole and I can only put it down to the fact the players selected are always different, making it difficult for any real understanding to exist between them.
February 18, 2009 at 09:57
Can we all plase try to get out of this mindset that Denilson is a good player being played out of position. His passing is only tolerable when he lays off 2 yard sideways balls, he has the pace of Steven Hawkin in a quagmire and the directional sense of Blunkett without his TomTom. The guy will never be Arsenal quality as long as he has a hole up his arse.
February 18, 2009 at 09:57
the way i see the FA cup though is that every season we always play premiership sides most of the way through, including some of the league cup, this year is the first exception for ages.
chavs, scum and pool have always had the lower teams and skated through….
February 18, 2009 at 09:57
ebook… id he’s more defensive than offensive though, he puts himself about well… far better than our current ‘DM’ options
February 18, 2009 at 09:58
Tom “despite all the bumming he does”
PMSL.
I’m sure you don’t even do it deliberately sometimes.
February 18, 2009 at 09:58
Absolutely fantabulous post today! mainly coz I am in almost complete agreement with its content!
The team for Saturday is what I’d have, with maybe JD in there somewhere. Hopefully Diaby will be fit by next week to face Romawe could have a CM pairing of Diaby and Denilson, Nasri wide right and vela left.. again please! I’d also save Eduardo for Roma too and play bendtner and RvP against Sunderland too.
We WILL win the Fac cup & Champs league too!!
Brilliant!!!
February 18, 2009 at 09:59
Steve:spot on,why cant someppl see it.
February 18, 2009 at 10:00
Angry, im with you on that and have been saying it all along …..fa cup and champions league winners this season!! Oh yeah!!!
Anyone seen Wrighty7?????
February 18, 2009 at 10:01
I agree Arsenal Tom. But since Song is our only real DM, that is not that hard is it?
February 18, 2009 at 10:02
morning all..
cash in on ade? there is news that eto is available in the summer!!!
February 18, 2009 at 10:02
The Song debate is really getting boring so i hope after today it’s resolved once and for all… of course no matter what the poll result is he’s still going to find a place in the starting line up and thus will be slated in the future so whats the point. As far as i am concerned if a player wears the arsenal shirt and shows the right attitude i am behind him.
February 18, 2009 at 10:02
let Big AL, gallas and toure play card and rest of team plays in other half….why need to defend when game is being played in opposition team’s half
February 18, 2009 at 10:05
The defensive midfielder term has been over-emphasised by the success of Flamini last season. This does not do the Flamster justice because what he was in fact was 100% hard-worker who put himself about, winning most tackles. He also though was great coming forward and featured in many goal-scoring moves, so to call him defensive is grossly unfair.
To sum up we need midfielders that contribute more effort than this season’s lot (other than Cesc) have managed
February 18, 2009 at 10:05
Like the formation although I think Nasri’s future could be through the middle. I’m not too sure about having 2 left footed strikers? Havin said that RVP is pretty much ambidextrous these days. Also where does Walcott fit in (when fit)? Agree with the views on ‘midfielders’. Defending is dull …
February 18, 2009 at 10:05
i know what most poeple think about song,delinson and eboue,and when it comes delinson and song all i am saying is give them 1-2 season lets face it both players rookies,forget there age they both have extremly limited experience but song seams better at dm and delonson and protects the defence well and is getting better,eboue is completely different he has had chance after chance after chance and every time he has been nothing but liability
February 18, 2009 at 10:05
Nice one Master P!
Ive been saying it too, along with us finishing top 2 in the league!
Laterssss
February 18, 2009 at 10:06
AT … Bumming
Steve. Hawkins/Blunkett
Superb.
February 18, 2009 at 10:06
Ebook… that is very true… to be fair give me a month to get fit and i reckon id give song a run for his money no problem!
id atleast make sure eboue got clattered in training once a week on thursdays/fridays so he couldn’t play every week… thats gotta be worth a contract by itself
February 18, 2009 at 10:07
Anyone seen Abebayors Papa since Dudu embarrassed his son ?
February 18, 2009 at 10:09
Eboue – Useless cunt that should never be played again due to his consistent petulence and utter shit performances.
Song – Shouldn’t be at a club like Arsenal. We deserve players of better quality.
Diaby – Where the fuck should this guy play? He himself says behind a striker. Well with RvP, Eduardo, Bendtner, Adebayor, Vela and Theo and especially Arshavin who specialises in that role I think we are covered! Sell him.
Denilson – Decent enough to make the bench although I agree that we dont need a ‘DM’ and therefore I beleive there are other players in front of him in the que. BUT…..you dont get rid of the 5 best passer in the league!!! I dont care if they are sideways passes, backwards passes, inaffective (whatever that means) passes….ball retention is a massive quality to have especially at a club that prides itself on its passing game!
Imagine a counter attack that we used to see a few seasons ago. It goes though Almunia, Sagna, Arshavin, RvP and one other player……out of Eboue, Song, Diaby and Denilson who would you want to be in the middle of the park to keep that move flowing? I would want Denilson to be the player to make that pass as he is the most reliable!
February 18, 2009 at 10:09
raddy… nah, and mr positive BBK aint been on since we gave the taffs a hiding either!
did anyone see ade sat in the dug out bit on his phone… looked like a real ‘look at me’ kinda bloke, gimmie eddie’s humility every day over mr african footballer of the year
February 18, 2009 at 10:10
Dobbi….I agree. Song debate is boring…..I say we show our feelings in the summer when 1) the club can sell and buy replacements and 2) we will know exactly how our season finished and if we were slightly successful or not.
February 18, 2009 at 10:11
another thing i think its unfiar for delinson and song because they constontly being compard to the perfornces of flamaini buthe only had 1 good season,non of them are very fast players and look lasely and are still learning to play with eachother i think they better next seaseon and all iam saying judge them at the end of next season
February 18, 2009 at 10:12
hey BR.. AT… how is it going fellas?
February 18, 2009 at 10:13
Morning all,
I suspected right from the beginning that the lowlife hacks were twisting Bendtners words as what they claimed he said just didn’t ring true. He should sue the hack responsible for defamation but these things happen so frequently it’d be a waste of his time.
It just goes to prove, if you see an alligator eating a hack you don’t shoot the alligator, you give him sauce to eat with.
February 18, 2009 at 10:13
Kelsey
This is going to be a huge few months for Rosicky. He has to get first team football because who would buy him in summer without a demonstration of his fitness.
From AW’s point of view, why give a contract to a man who MAY return. Or he could think that he has already invested very heavily into Mozart and would be unwilling to ‘cement’ his losses.
We all know what a great player Mozart is, and I really hope he can have the same attitude as Eduardo, and return to his former glory. Though as you say, he is 29 and time is not on his side.
Another difficult decision for AW.
I think he will get shot of him. We are overloaded in midfield, and why spend £15m on AA if AW firmly believed in Mozart’s recovery ?
February 18, 2009 at 10:13
i no fabianski is great in goal but i’ve seen Yohan Pele, he is wicked, he is better than most top keepers in the premiership, better than given, friedel, etc… but hes not yet on the level of petr cech or van der sar. But lyk u sed it might jus b rumour
February 18, 2009 at 10:13
YO Choy
February 18, 2009 at 10:13
The team can be as foll:
Almunia
Sagna Djourou Gallas Clichy
Nasri/Walcott Cesc Rosicky Arshavin/Vela
RVP Eduardo/Bendtner
February 18, 2009 at 10:13
One thinks Sagna, Djourou, Gallas, Eduardo/Nikki are good at heading the ball and hence will provide requisite cover against corners and set plays.
February 18, 2009 at 10:14
Can i throw another victim into the mix of Elton, Dale and Julian?
I would like to see a tear-up between those three and Russel Brand……..
February 18, 2009 at 10:14
choy, all good in the hood mate, u?
February 18, 2009 at 10:14
Well, we’ve had 200 votes so far…
February 18, 2009 at 10:16
Looks good to me Tiger
February 18, 2009 at 10:16
leon, if we are still playing Song and Denilson by the end of next season I won’t be around to judge them. I’m struggling to make ends meet with the credit crunch and i’m not giving another 1200 quid to the club to watch those pair of mugs.
February 18, 2009 at 10:17
Must be some multiple voting Pedro
Is this checked by International Invigilators ?
February 18, 2009 at 10:17
This is the team wenger will play on sat
——–almunia———–
Eboue—Kolo–Willy–CLichy
Arshavin-Denilson–Song–Nasri
—–RVP—–Nikki—-
I think wenger will rest Sagna because he has played so many games for us and will want to put his favourite eboue back into the team.
If i had my way it wud be
———Almunia———
Sagna–JD—-Gallas–clichy
Arsh—-Nasri—Denilson–Vela
——RVP—Nikki—–
I dont think i would start eduardo in this game… although i wud love too but i think we need to be watchful of him. Get him on second half for some playing time but i wud definately save him for Roma
February 18, 2009 at 10:17
Pedro, In that case, I can tell you who the 0.5% was voting for Eboue.
February 18, 2009 at 10:17
Pedro, hopefully mostly for Denilson
February 18, 2009 at 10:17
i wud also start JD infront of kolo becuase he was supposed to play against cardiff but was ill
February 18, 2009 at 10:18
DDM… lets add Jenas as well just for good measure
February 18, 2009 at 10:18
Denisdamenace………Russel Brand is for nt funny at all. Even before the Andrew Sachs row.
I never laughed at anything he did or said and always thought, that a good smack on the mouth would be much funnier than him in general.
Altho, would not put him into that ring….I would rather see him in a ring with Mike Tyson !!
February 18, 2009 at 10:19
i stand by my vote!!! its my right!
February 18, 2009 at 10:20
Anyone else think that Gibbs has put a decent claim in for starting this weekend aswell?
February 18, 2009 at 10:21
Clockendjim
I absolutely agree with you when you say that the midfield should appear to be working harder. Perhaps Song and Denilson should try running on the spot really fast when they don’t have the ball or even jumping jacks to let everyone know just how commited they are. Yes, perhaps if they did this they would be thought of as being as highly commited as Flamini. Some people just don’t get it!
February 18, 2009 at 10:21
m great.. thanks
February 18, 2009 at 10:21
It is indeed Tom.
It is also Russel Brand’s right to be a kont. He has taken liberties with it though.
February 18, 2009 at 10:23
http://www.setanta.com//uk/Articles/Football/2009/02/17/Liga-Toures-agent-on-Hleb/gnid-40670/
February 18, 2009 at 10:23
Toure’s agent makes fun of Hleb.. LOL!
February 18, 2009 at 10:23
Steve.
Song and Denilson are only playing, as much as they do, because Fabregas, Rosicky and Diaby are injured.
February 18, 2009 at 10:24
lol…. at hleb
February 18, 2009 at 10:25
Morning Choy, Raddy & Kelsey,
I hear you’re coming over for the game on saturday Raddy and to rub shoulders with some Grovers! Hopefully you will see AA produce a mesmerising debut as well as our new player Dudu who has a goalscoring record of 2 per game
February 18, 2009 at 10:26
the only thing that made arsenal return from the dark side was putting better players on the pitch. Team selection up to that point has been generally cack. for that wenger is at fault.
as you say, keep Vela in the team and Eboue out and you have a good start. Eduardo back, Ade out. these are simple things but they make a big difference. If wenger cannot drop players when they have played shit regularly then he deserved all the flack he got.
February 18, 2009 at 10:26
steve
i think they are getting better but niether of are creative players are both very inexperienced all i am saying is give a bit of time the fache team is conceding alot of goals and are looking alot more solid defensively and both song and delinson has had part to play in that.remember a certainrobert pires had a crapy start and i to was ready to sling out but the improvement had was unbelievelble who new flamani could have , things cahnge in football very fast
February 18, 2009 at 10:27
I know that London. Which is why i’ll never give up my season ticket.
I never would anyway. I have had it for more than 20 years and seen far worse teams than this one. Just waiting for someone to call me a fairweather fan or the like to spark up the morning.
I remember when we signed Jimmy Carter I said i’m not going anymore.
February 18, 2009 at 10:27
Benno, I’d continue with Gibbs on LB.
February 18, 2009 at 10:28
Anyone care to comment on my point about Mozart?
Should he stay, or should he go ?
February 18, 2009 at 10:28
I don’t need more time leon I see them every week. In fairness Song has been better the last couple of games but unfortunately you can’t polish a turd. Neither are good enough.
February 18, 2009 at 10:30
And Pires was poor for a few months but still showed good signs. Those 2 are just non comparable to a legend like Pires. Jensen and McGoldrick would be more apt.
February 18, 2009 at 10:31
Steve
I’m sure Geoff will pop up and call you a fascist fair weather fan. Lol.
February 18, 2009 at 10:31
Mozart needs a chance Raddy. Give him a season to see if he can recapture his form.
February 18, 2009 at 10:32
Morning Rasputin.
I said the same when we signed Jimmy Robertson from Spurs ( just looked that up and it was in 1968 FFS.)
Still have the S/T though !!
February 18, 2009 at 10:32
Nothing new there London.
February 18, 2009 at 10:32
BR, i’d keep him, on a pay as you play deal though, for the 1st year and if he proves his fitness and form he can get rewarded with a new contract…
February 18, 2009 at 10:34
But do we give him a new contract Steve?
Is it worth a £3m+ gamble ? (signing-on fee + wages)
February 18, 2009 at 10:34
Nice Benno
February 18, 2009 at 10:35
“I don’t know where this ‘defensive midfielder’ came from, I suspect it was started with Makelelé before that, they were just called ‘midfielders’”
Couldn;t agree more. Flamini was never a dm..he just had a superb work rate box to box. i remember he was almost always making those darting runs into the op’s box looking for a scrappy goal. Veira wasn’t either,he was just all powerful.
Hope to see
Fab
Sagna Kolo Gallas Clichy
arsharvin denilson nasri vela
Rvp Eduardo
With bendtner getting a run out as well after his game against cardiff, or arsharvin having a go playing behind rvp
February 18, 2009 at 10:35
And surely he’d agree to it due to the good faith etc that the club have had during his injury hit spell with us.
February 18, 2009 at 10:37
Yes, we do give Rosicky a new contract, just remember how much we lost when Pires left. 29, so we should sell him, wash your mouth out with soap Kelsey.
February 18, 2009 at 10:37
I tend to think that AA was bought as a replacement for Rosicky.i have no doubt in my mind that Fabianski will be eventually No:1,only trouble is that Almunia is in a comfort zone and AW won’t drop him and give Fab a real run.
I agree with Steve and others about Denilson.he is basically an understudy,asking to play week in and week out instead of his mentor,which we haven’t got.
February 18, 2009 at 10:40
Raddy, I was being lazy. I’d give Tommy a 1yr contract as Benno said and if he proves his worth then extend it.
February 18, 2009 at 10:40
Littl Mozart is world class…..we should definately keep him!!!!!
February 18, 2009 at 10:40
I’m hoping AA was signed as a 4th Striker alongside RVP, Eduardo and NPB. Signed to replace Ade with NPB becoming our ‘target’ man. I say 4th coz i consider Vela a winger still at the moment, much the same as Theo
February 18, 2009 at 10:41
United have the option of having a proper DM in Hargreaves. They are a better pressing team and are better on the break so they seem to be doing ok with two CM one playing as an anchor man (Carrick). They have a better defence too. They also can play Anderson who is a box to box midfielder.
February 18, 2009 at 10:42
kelsey
Actually, I tend to agree. I got the same feeling that Arshavin was bought as a kind of insurance policy against the possibility that Rosicky does not regain his form.
However, if the two of them click..it’s party time.
February 18, 2009 at 10:42
Franchise…Hargreaves????? 18 Mil for how many games?????????
February 18, 2009 at 10:42
Why do we end up talking about fucking United every day? Fuck United, they will win the league but it’s Arsenal we are interested in.
February 18, 2009 at 10:43
Anderson is Uniteds Song!
February 18, 2009 at 10:43
Steve…with you on that, lets move on!!!!
Frnachise!!!!
February 18, 2009 at 10:44
London,
you can’t compare Pires with Rosicky.i was excited as anyone when we signed Tomas,but he hasn’t played for over a year with various diagnosis about his injuries and it is a gamble to offer him a new contract in the summer, not knowing if he will ever be the same again.Maybe a one year extension with a view to renegotiate.by the way I don’t need to wash my mouth out with soap,I have an opinion and that’s all it is.
February 18, 2009 at 10:46
what does everyone think to that conferance team having a female manager??
imo, its a joke, most of the players would probably be thinking of ways to pull her, much like schoolboys to the hot female teacher…
it even sounds wrong to say, female manager!!
February 18, 2009 at 10:47
First, after having watched the Cardiff game again with my feet back on the ground, I have to say – EDUARRRRRRRRDDOOOOOOO!
Second, NikB did have a magnificant game. He worked very hard, harder that I have ever seen him work before, consistently over the whole game. If he can stay this way and knock some goals in, he will be one for the ages.
Third, Gallas. If he can get his interpersonal issues with the rest of the team behind him, I would not want him to leave. True, Cardiff was not a game in which any of the defenders were under pressure, but he was pure class in everything he did.
Last, RvP. Arsene, get your checkbook out and sign this boy because you should be trying to find ways to keep him till he is sixty!
February 18, 2009 at 10:47
ATom/Wardo – Russell Brand is a grade ‘A’ cunt (sorry if there’s any ladies out there), and i’d personally like to give the twat a dig!
PS. We could also throw Eamon Holmes into the mix along with Jenas!
February 18, 2009 at 10:48
BR, as many have suggested here, AW will probably give him a 1 year contract extension and then decide what to do with him.
February 18, 2009 at 10:48
sorry if that sounds sexist to the female grovers, but thats just the way i see it.
February 18, 2009 at 10:49
Yeah Benno
be no messing under my watch – I’m putting my name in for the Arsenal job when AW leaves 
February 18, 2009 at 10:50
If Song was half as good as Anderson, he would be twice as good as Eboue!
February 18, 2009 at 10:50
Irish, wouldn’t you be trying to leave with AW
February 18, 2009 at 10:52
Steve – Jimmy fucking Carter, Jesus!
I remember threatening never to go to THOF ever again if they bought Kerry Dixon and also Geoff Thomas, ha ha ha, happy days!
February 18, 2009 at 10:54
Morning all. I voted for Denilson in the poll. When are the results being released?
February 18, 2009 at 10:54
Benno – agh touche
February 18, 2009 at 10:55
I watched a re-run of that career destroying Geoff Thomas miss for England. It was World Class
Jimmy Carter! We sure have seen some dross in the red and white.
February 18, 2009 at 10:56
we should rosicky he’s got experience and he’s top class when fit, they obviously know more about his injury and fitness problems but if they can get him playing then we should use him sparingly… look at united with giggs… he doesnt play all the time but when he does he’s still awesome, we need a few older heads at the club
February 18, 2009 at 10:56
i consider denilson to be a bit of a nothing player. he seems to me like he can do a bit of everything, but does nothing too well… a jack of all trades but a master of none if you get me. he always seems to take the easier pass across or back. and considering the time he has had this year i dont think he has improved as we had all hoped.
im like most others with eboue, i can see what wenger likes about him- his drive, his engine, his pace, his “belief” and “mental strength” im sure
lol. but i like most thought those characteristics worked well at right back…course i love sagna though. and the thing with him is that id learn to love his foibles…if only he wasnt such a dirty c**t. i dont want to be shouting at the screen for him to get up… i want to love arsenal for their integrity… and he fails there for me too.
song is a funny one. personally, i love the guy. i made a point of watching all his african nation games after he had such a good run in the team at the end of last season and he was fantastic. so calm and composed on the ball, mopping up and dealing with anything even remotely promising for the opposition. i think we are still waiting for this to be transitioned to playing for arsenal on a consistent basis. but i do think it will happen. contrary to the author, i think he had quite a reasonable game against cardiff. he did make the odd mistake and i think its too easy for fans to jump on them and make their “hate song” claims, but it takes nothing away from the fact that he has certain qualities that no one else offers, and if those qualities are honed and built upon, he could be one hell of a player for us in the near future. and come on. hes got crazy crazy hair. how could you not love the guy.
February 18, 2009 at 10:57
Kelsey mate the wash your mouth out with soap comment was meant in an innocent jovial way. It certainly was not meant to cause offence. I agree with your one year extention to see how things go, but if we were to simply sell him because of his age we could find ourselves with a similar feeling of loss as we did with Pires so the comparison is justifiable.
February 18, 2009 at 10:58
Glenn Helder
February 18, 2009 at 11:00
Song played better than Denilson against Cardiff IMO. Denilson wasnt part of the defensive unit but not the attacking one either.
Our attack was the front 3 or Nik, Eduardo and Vela with Nasri drifting a bit. Then the back 5 with Song. Denilson was too deep to be classed as an attacker but didnt really defend when back there to do so. Just an observation.
February 18, 2009 at 11:00
I’m with you PDT on Gallas issue. I really hope he stays until Havard Nordtveit makes the jump (2 seasons at least)
February 18, 2009 at 11:00
how can u not love song??
cos he’s a prick… not listening to your captain when told to come back so he can up for a corner??
high-fiving people when he came on and we were leading against spurs and doing FUCK ALL to stop that peanut headed cunt jenas run 20 yards straight to goal when any player with half a brain would have just clipped his heals.
if we’d have stopped the first goal you stop them both.
fuck song and his hair
February 18, 2009 at 11:02
Morning all, good post and the attitude of ‘you score 2 we’ll score 4′ would be brilliant, and we have the players to play that sort of football if the confidence level goes up.
My mate told me that if he sees Eboue playing at RM (or the free role) he would post AW a turd.
February 18, 2009 at 11:02
i voted song,i think he has improved so much this season.
i think denilson has aswell,but song has surprised me this season,i thought he was a waste of space but not now.
February 18, 2009 at 11:03
I hope Gallas is sold in the summer because he has said he will let his contract run down-therefre leaving on a free and we get fuck all for him. Greedy fecker.
February 18, 2009 at 11:03
Fuck Song, and the horse he rode into town on, he’s a fucking mug in football boots……..ha ha ha!!!!
February 18, 2009 at 11:05
I would be happy to keep Denilsong at the club as long as Eboue fucks off. He is by far the worst of the lot.
February 18, 2009 at 11:06
No.1… :S eh, imo he’s gone the otherway, i started the season thinking he should partner Cesc at CM, now i don’t want to see him near the pitch at all!!
February 18, 2009 at 11:06
Same here Benno.
February 18, 2009 at 11:08
see ya all, off to indoor!
February 18, 2009 at 11:08
song eboue no comparison to denilson….it same as u compare denilson to fab
February 18, 2009 at 11:08
AHHHHHH Why is it so quiet on here.
February 18, 2009 at 11:09
OK That is Mozart’s contract done.
Anyone got a joke?
February 18, 2009 at 11:09
Good luck Benno
February 18, 2009 at 11:10
Fuck it. Sell everyone who doesnt deserve to be at thew club! Keep the good kids and the best players and tell the rest to fuck off. Just blame the recession.
February 18, 2009 at 11:10
Raddy, you must have a good joke
February 18, 2009 at 11:11
Song, Eboue and Denilson are all shit. Which is why there should have been a ‘none of the above’ field.
February 18, 2009 at 11:12
Too right Steve. I would have ticked that box fo sho!
February 18, 2009 at 11:13
When I was 14, I hoped that one day I would have a girlfriend.
When I was 16 I got a girlfriend, but there was no passion, so I decided I
needed a passionate girl with a zest for life.
In college I dated a passionate girl, but she was too emotional.. Everything
was an emergency; she was a drama queen, cried all the time and threatened
suicide. So I decided I needed a girl with stability.
When I was 25 I found a very stable girl but she was boring. She was
totally predictable and never got excited about anything. Life became so
dull that I decided that I needed a girl with some excitement.
When I was 28 I found an exciting girl, but I couldn’t keep up with her.
She rushed from one thing to another, never settling on anything. She did
mad impetuous things and made me miserable as often as happy. She was great
fun initially and very energetic, but directionless So I decided to find a
girl with some real ambition.
When I turned 30, I found a smart ambitious girl with her feet planted
firmly on the ground, so I married her. She was so ambitious that she
divorced me and took everything I owned. I am older and wiser now, and am
looking for a girl with big tits and a shaven muff.
February 18, 2009 at 11:13
My heart genuinely sinks when the team sheet is announced and we have Song, Denilson and Eboue on it, particulary when they are all in there together!
However, if i had to keep one of ‘em i’d go for Denilson, purely because he could possibly be a useful backup for Fab4…….
February 18, 2009 at 11:14
what does djourou have to do to keep a spot in this team? i no we all love king kolo but his form has been erratic at best. Gallas and Djourou is a great partnership that is proven to work unlike willy and toure
February 18, 2009 at 11:14
here a joke BR
CHINESE SICK LEAVE -’I NO COME WORK TODAY’
Hung Chow calls into work and says,’Hey, I no come work today,I really
sick.I got headache, stomach ache and legs hurt.
I no come work.
The boss says, ‘I really need you today.
When I feel like this, I go to my wife and tell her to give me sex.
That makes everything better and I go to work.
You try that.’
Two hours later
Hung Chow calls again. ‘I do what you say and feel great.
I’ be at work soon…
You got nice house
February 18, 2009 at 11:14
Inspirational stuff Steve.
February 18, 2009 at 11:14
Raddy – I’ve got a joke for you…………The Spudz!
February 18, 2009 at 11:15
A Teacher draws a pen*s on the blackboard . does any one know what that is?
“Yes,” says Tommy.
“My dad has two, a small one for weeing and a big one for cleaning the babysitters teeth.”
February 18, 2009 at 11:16
Nik, JD didnt play because he got injred in the warm up-hence why we only had 6 subs.
February 18, 2009 at 11:17
this oliver holt writing for the mirror about bendtner is a ******!
February 18, 2009 at 11:17
Tom, you dirty fucker.
February 18, 2009 at 11:18
thanks for clearing that up mate i just couldnt understand what was happening. funny stuff steve
February 18, 2009 at 11:21
Stu, Gallas also said he may retire after the Arsenal so I don’t think it’s all down to him being greedy.
February 18, 2009 at 11:22
I doubt he will retire tho. He said many a time that he wanted to play for big french team.
February 18, 2009 at 11:23
stu… i try mate!!
February 18, 2009 at 11:26
Tom, that joke is priceless. It is sure to get as many bad looks as laughs. Thats drink spitting material.
February 18, 2009 at 11:27
how can you choose when you think all 3 players are not good enough to wear the shirt? you make me pick a player I think is shit.
February 18, 2009 at 11:28
Q: What is the difference between erotic and kinky?
A: Erotic is using a feather … kinky is using the whole chicken!
February 18, 2009 at 11:29
gazzap… its the lesser of the 3 evils then mate…
its like saying song is good when really he is just less terrible than he was before
February 18, 2009 at 11:30
Fudge this. Im off home. Keep up the good work lads….and ladies alike.
Oh, before I go. Did ye hear that all men could be infertile in 60years time. Doesnt bode well for “spreading the seed” now does it.
February 18, 2009 at 11:33
Thanks lads. It has started snowing again, and I needed a boost.
February 18, 2009 at 11:38
The Poll should be ” DO YOU THINK EBOUE & SONG WILL MAKE THE GRADE YES OR NO”? Cos the bottom line is everyone will take Denilson on the current Poll.He is the best out of the 3.
February 18, 2009 at 11:43
knowing everyone prefers denilson to the other two we can see who ranks song over eboue or who is most likely to leave EOS between ade eboue and song
February 18, 2009 at 11:51
what about if you don’t think none of them will make it
February 18, 2009 at 11:51
i remember the time loads of fans was saying gilberto was this and that,he got injured then everyone noticed he’s importance to the team.
now im not saying song will be better than him but he is improving all the time in my eyes.
i just think people are being to harsh on him,
and why is it people always seem to go with opions of other’s?
it seems like we have to many followers and not enough leaders,as soon as player is deemed unlikeable in the team,most people seem to jump on the bandwagon.
all im saying is have you own opion people wont kill you. ha ha
February 18, 2009 at 11:51
where is the other option
February 18, 2009 at 11:53
all 3 of them will end up in barnet reserves
February 18, 2009 at 11:57
bbk!! Keepin it REAL!!!
February 18, 2009 at 11:58
you know dis m.mp
February 18, 2009 at 12:00
I think its wrong to put Denilson in the same bracket as Song and Eboue….
February 18, 2009 at 12:03
Advanced appologies for this one……..
A bloke phones up his work and says “I cant come into work today, I’m sick.”
His boss replies “Look, this is your 4th day off in a row, just how sick are you?”
The bloke replies “well I’m in bed with my 12 year old siter right now!”
February 18, 2009 at 12:04
As someone else mentioned,
Eboue has had enough chances, song and denilson are still what 21?
February 18, 2009 at 12:05
all 3 of them are the same -SHIT
February 18, 2009 at 12:05
I think song is getting better as i have said those him and denilson need more experience/quality players around,denilson will be quality, eboue is the exception he is absolute shite and as soon as a good young right back comes through would sell him or swap him for one of toms old chickens that’s how bad i think he is
February 18, 2009 at 12:05
heheh.. BBK.. how you doing mate?
February 18, 2009 at 12:06
all good choy m8
February 18, 2009 at 12:07
all 3 of them are thicker then my loaf of kingsmill
February 18, 2009 at 12:10
In my opinion, Song & Denilson still have some way of progression ahead of them, so I will not write them off just yet.
February 18, 2009 at 12:21
I agree with geoff on the line up but think eddie will be sub with rvp starting alongside bendtner,would also like to see arshavin/denilson in the middle but think arshavin will come off the bench and have a bad feeling eboue will walk back into the team (would much rather the middle of the m25)
February 18, 2009 at 12:22
4-0 yesterday and Arshavin to com at the weekend and all we can talk about are Eboue and Song?
February 18, 2009 at 12:23
We are a depressed bunch!
February 18, 2009 at 12:24
where has this arshavin as a CM come from? he’s a winger or 2nd striker
February 18, 2009 at 12:25
I thought he would be used as a play maker!with cesc being out.
February 18, 2009 at 12:26
Predictions for sat?
Im going with 3-0!!!!
Arshavin to bag one of those!
February 18, 2009 at 12:28
good point PDT… focus on the positives!!
February 18, 2009 at 12:30
I think sunderland could get the seasons hiding 6-0 for me!!
February 18, 2009 at 12:30
Hi guys , Denilson will imo make it here , a tidy little player , play him along Cesc and our other creative players with the side in full flow and he will do well. Song can be the “defensie midfielder” if we ever use one under wenger, never have and never will. But Eboue just doesn’t cut it for me being a RM, push him back into the reserve RB slot and get his head straight he might have a chance but he has burnt his bridges i think.
Bendtner has age on his side , maybe experience will fix his failing and also could be a valuable team player/impact sub.
I also think Gibbs is class as he has prob a better final ball than Clichy so LB slot is well served here.
Toure and Gallas seem to be getting some confidence back , Gallas has been the last couple of games, Toure seems jittery still but with djourou therre as well plus the attack taking pressure off the defense, we might be alright until the summer when i expect some moves to happen.
I dont like the idea of Johan Pele coming here, Fabianski for me can become our no.1 but next has to be the defining moment for him.
I think Nasri has been awesome , better than Hleb, more direct style similar to overmars and pires and its his first season, he will go on to be a great players.
Hopin Arshavin also does similarly well for us. And finally am still feeling euphoric with Eduardomania. Welcome back dudu!!
February 18, 2009 at 12:31
PDT – Well said! Lets concentrate on the positive! Surely Vela has proved he is worth a more regular position within the team. Personally I would educate Sunderland with the following team:
Almunia
Sagna – Toure – Gallas – Gibbs
Arshavin – Denilson – Nasri – Vela
RvP – Bendtner
I don’t think Fabianski is quite ready for prem starts, Gibbs warrants another start which should wake Clichy up, Arshavin must be chomping at the bit, Nasri can concentratet on being at his creative best with Denilson doing the donkey work, Vela had a stormer on one of his rare starts and is better than Song, Diaby or the twat Eboue and I would play Bendtner only to avoid over cooking Eduardo although I would definitely be looking to bring him on!
February 18, 2009 at 12:38
I don’t wish to put a downer on things, especially after Dudu’s return. But, i think we should brace ourselves for major dissapointment in the form of Eboue playing instead of Vela!
I can understand Denilson playing because he should play when Fab4 is unnavailable, and even Song should play because he at least occupies a space on the field.
But, Eboue is a nothing player, and we have a serious talent sat on the bench watching this clown! And, by all that’s logical Vela should play everytime instead of Eboue, but just watch this space……
February 18, 2009 at 12:39
PS. If that does happen then AW deserves as much booing as Eboue may get……..
February 18, 2009 at 12:40
i’d be very surprised if eboue started at right mid ddm, though i’d like to see him come in at right back.
I really can’t see how the front six would, or should be any different from
nasri–denilson–song–vela/arshavin
———bendtner–vp—————
February 18, 2009 at 12:44
A – me too fella, but AW is truly stubborn, it’s so painfully obvious that Eboue gives us nothing from midfield, and at times is a fucking embarrassment to the club and it’s fans, but he is an able backup to Sagna……..
February 18, 2009 at 12:45
Well indoor sucked balls, cunt of a ref, worse than that one that didn’t give that goal past roy carroll when it was clearly over the line…
February 18, 2009 at 12:46
DDM, surely he wouldn’t?
He wouldn’t have any excuse for doing that… you have to punish players who cost you dropped points. Especially considering the predicament we’ve found ourselves in this year.
Vela or Arsh for me… but I’d favour Vela.
February 18, 2009 at 12:46
Just herd senderos is coming back from AC because he was always injury prone what do you think we will do with him?
February 18, 2009 at 12:49
Pedro – How often has AW indulged his fantasy that Eboue et al are currently better than Vela, Ramsey or Wilshire………..fuck me he’s even had the numpty playing wide midfield with Theo on the bench, Jesus!
February 18, 2009 at 12:51
previously i havn’t liked eboue at right mid obviously, but i havn’t thought there is actually a decent alternative. Now with vela looking much more settled, as well as song and denilson looking quite settled centrally, i can’t see how eboue would start in midfield, especially not home against sunderland. If it was a tough away match then fair enough, but i think games such as home against sunderland or fulham there’s no way, surely?!
February 18, 2009 at 12:51
There would be outrage if he did that… I reckon he’d get booed… the decision certainly would.
I’d love to know what Wenger sees Eboue’s role in the team as…
Maybe Wenger will sit next to me at the next game and I can ask him.
February 18, 2009 at 12:52
nick – AW will probably play him up front instead of Vela…….
February 18, 2009 at 12:52
after a few Peronis of course Pedro
February 18, 2009 at 12:52
Fucking great, more dead wood……..
February 18, 2009 at 12:53
A, it was difficult to know how the alternatives would do because Wenger never tried them.
As far as I could see… everytime Carlos played, he had a great game and normally came up with a goal or three. Remember him tearing Wigan apart? Now they’re no mugs… it wasn’t luck our CC run was against really poor teams.
February 18, 2009 at 12:53
Maqitlarge, I’d offer him one… begrudgingly. If he said he’d prefer red wine, I’d tell him to sit somewhere else.
February 18, 2009 at 12:54
The whole idea of sending players out on loan is to either offload them of give them much needed matches, this plank has only played five fucking games for them and i bet he comes back and plays in front of JD20!!
February 18, 2009 at 12:55
Nick, I reckon he’s coming back because he is useless.
I’d love to meet the agent who sold that deal into Milan… he must be salesman of the century!
Actually… Eboue’s agent probably takes that accolade.
February 18, 2009 at 12:55
This may have been done to death…Sorry if it has, but…
What is all this with wanting Nasri in the middle?
He was awesome on the right the other night and he has the freedom to drift inside if he wants to, er, so there!
February 18, 2009 at 12:56
Pedro – Since when has AW been concerned about ANYONE elses opinions, he has even justified this makeweight in the team because he’s liked ffs!!!! Well i’m a nice guy and have been known to make people laugh at work, can i have 30k a week please!!
February 18, 2009 at 12:57
yeah i know pedro, but i was very adverse to playing vela in a four man midfield, because i’d never seen him play there and play well for mexico or osasuna, but he did on monday so i’m happyish with that now. He has had quiet games having come on there for us too, but he seemed on monday happier there. Though still not absolutely 100% convinced because it was more or less 4-2-4 rather than 4-4-2, and against championship team, but once he does it against someone decent ill be completely happy with it.
February 18, 2009 at 12:58
ddm;
Your pessimism knows no bounds does it?
Gettin worked up over an event that is in the future and at present, only in your bleedin head fella!!!
February 18, 2009 at 13:00
yeah loner i don’t get it either. Nasri was awesome because he had the freedom to operate higher up the pitch in a free role, so was able to find loads of space etc. Why anyone would want to move him to centre mid where he’d have to play much deeper, with much less space and freedom i really don’t know.
February 18, 2009 at 13:01
I used to think that Frank Sinclair must wake up evey day thinking it was fucking Christmas, as he was without a shadow of a doubt the worst player to grace the Premiership AND be paid too!
Now we’ve had half a team of the fecking munglers…..
February 18, 2009 at 13:01
Wilshire & Ramsey aint ready IMO, shall we try and ruin them like Eboue, when they fuck up? (as ramsey did when he started v Cardiff)
Now, Vela, should deffo start, so, there aint a need to play Eboue, unless sagna is rested. But to go on one about shit that hasnt happened is effin daft.
February 18, 2009 at 13:03
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1148751/Are-United-untouchable-Heres-prediction-title-run-in.html?ITO=1490
They’re predicting we’ll go the rest of the season unbeaten…
We should have another poll. How many points will teh Arsenal finish on this season?
I’ll start, I’ll say 76!
February 18, 2009 at 13:04
If anyone voted for Eboue I will personally seek and destroy
February 18, 2009 at 13:05
At the moment, I really think Denilson and Song will do, IF the likes of vela, nasri & Arshy play. They will create shit for the forwards and link up well with the likes of RvP, Eduardo, Ade or Bendy.
Eventually, we will have Cesc, Theo and Rosicky back and then we can change the centre midfield.
You see? No effin Eboue! Marvellous!
February 18, 2009 at 13:05
Angry – Been here, done it, and got the fucking t-shirt fella. Just voicing my worries that AW has previous when dealing with Eboue. But, i will be truly amazed if indeed this time he does sit Vela on the bench and play Eboue instead of him….
February 18, 2009 at 13:06
i’d still be very wary of starting vela in a big match loner, or away from home, at least until we’ve got some confidence and momentum really going, repeated the flowing football from monday a few times. However in the league we don’t have a big or tough away match in the league for a long while so it shouldn’t be an issue!!
February 18, 2009 at 13:07
He may well rest sagna just to give eboue a game,but then at least two players benefit from that prat playing.
February 18, 2009 at 13:07
Pedro – He played up front against Wigan, he’s been pretty non-existant in some games, he was ill for a game or two where he would’ve started and it’s easier playing Ebway with caution at the start of games when we can bring on more attacking players later if we’re still chasing.
February 18, 2009 at 13:08
The thing i keep thinking is where would a fully fit squad play?
February 18, 2009 at 13:09
agree there loner.
I really think we need denilson and song playing a deeper central role giving freedom to nasri and vela/arshavin to get forward at will and create, then cesc can just come in for one of them in the centre, and rosicky can rotate with the winger/playmakers
February 18, 2009 at 13:09
DDM; I know, I know.. I just cannot envisage it happening AGAIN!
A; True, but we have Arshy for league games, if needed and maybe Diaby too. Vela seems pretty fearless to me, must be fresh as a daisy and having spent years away from home already and with alot of top flight experience, I think he won’t let the team down.. And he’s capable of unbelievable skill that might be the difference between a win and a draw too!
February 18, 2009 at 13:10
Keyser we should start the way we mean to go on attack attack not lets try not to get beat and bring some one on with 5mins to go shit that we have been doing!!
February 18, 2009 at 13:11
Talking about stuff that may or may not happen is 50% what everyone talks about, the possibility of signing this player, or that player, the possible line up(s) for up and coming games etc etc etc, it’s called specufuckinglation fella……….
February 18, 2009 at 13:12
afternoon all __ geoff totally agree with the team in the post, especially at home. might need more protection when we go away. but at home with the attacking flair of vela, arshavin and nasri its fine to leave denilson in there
February 18, 2009 at 13:12
And like you say, we dont really have a ‘massive’ leaguen game till April when we play the scousers!
February 18, 2009 at 13:13
Magit, on the basis of that article i’ll go 75, coz WBA (a) has to be a shoe in surely…
February 18, 2009 at 13:13
ddm; I effin hate you! Now, Im really shittin it that Eboue IS gonna start ahead of vela now….Thanks mate!
February 18, 2009 at 13:14
Angry – I really really hope so fella, for all our sakes, and let’s be honest there is no reason to play the clown there anymore, now we have AA, Vela and a soon to be fit Theo……
February 18, 2009 at 13:14
New FA CEO is a Gunner
Although not a “football person” in that he has never worked in the sport before, he is a keen Arsenal fan whose lack of association with the Premier League was clearly well received among the members of the board who represent the amateur game. Watmore won the role ahead of the former Arsenal managing director, Keith Edelman, who was also interviewed for the post and his appointment reflects the amateur game’s enduring mistrust of Premier League figures.
February 18, 2009 at 13:14
Keyser I have to disagree with you, it is better to build up the lead quickly as demonstrated the other night… …had Eboue played and narrowed the pitch by being out of position then I am sure it would have gone to a late goal or Pens
February 18, 2009 at 13:16
Gunner8, i agree. Look back, we used to be 2 or 3 up in the 1st 30mins and the game was over, thats what we need to start doing again, attacking with pace and penetration from the start, not the lasy 10 mins
February 18, 2009 at 13:16
Have a gr8 day gooners…
February 18, 2009 at 13:16
*last
February 18, 2009 at 13:17
Yeah I agree about vela being fearless loner, but the issue in big games isn’t his bottling it, it’s the fact he’s still pretty naive, both defensively, and when he has to play deeper, with less space.
Please don’t talk about diaby in the same breath as arshavin, arshavin coming in and vela coming back makes me hope diaby doesn’t get a look in, just like eboue, mentioning his name makes me feel deflated! He could come on as sub occasionally for something different, please no sstarts though.
I am wary about big games, but the thing is, our league games coming up are
sunderland (h)
fulham (h)
west brom (a)
blackburn (h)
that takes us to the 21st march where theo will be back, cesc maybe back, and we should build up a great deal of momentum and play an attacking side all those four games, could be tearing teams apart by then, please let that be the case!
the last time i listed games was before the west ham match when i promised that we’d win nine on the trot!!
February 18, 2009 at 13:17
Sorry Angry!
i tell you what, AW will DEFINITELY not play Eboue at RM this Saturday!
There you have it, my guarantee, if he does i will suck the crotch of my own stinky underwear after the game
February 18, 2009 at 13:17
Nick – When you’ve got about 9 players out, for one your options are limited, as for the attack attack thing ? How far are you going to get when you’re 2-0 down within a few minutes and are left chasing the game knowing you’re going to be left even more open at the back.
I didn’t say lets go for all out defence, you have some semblance of balance.
February 18, 2009 at 13:19
eboue slows everything down and should be a replacement right bk simple he run on his on when at speed and rarely makes anything happen disagree keyser we need to attack teams early fed up with chasing the goal at the end!
February 18, 2009 at 13:20
Gunner8 – Should have added the other points before, it doesn’t always work out like that, I bet with everyone fit many people wouldn’t want Song or Denilson starting either, but with so many people out you have to have some sort of balance.
February 18, 2009 at 13:21
on his own ***
February 18, 2009 at 13:21
I agree with you keyser, that was exactly what was needed. We were a team in turmoil, stretched massively, low in confidence, and divided. The only attacking options were raw kids, and if we’d used them, and it hadn’t worked we would’ve been fucked.
We needed to concentrate on trying to be solid, and nick games, because we didn’t have the man power or belief to tear through teams.
We’ve now got a new signing, bit more belief, and players starting to seem like they’re coming back, we’ll gradually get back into the all out attack arsenal style we know and love
February 18, 2009 at 13:22
Manu have showed if you make them defend they cant attack how many times this season have we got beat by one goal because we cant score
February 18, 2009 at 13:23
On a more positive note (just for you Angry
) How much of a role do we think Dudu will play this weekend??
February 18, 2009 at 13:23
Im not saying sometimes in the past we didn’t have the options but we have now so no way should eboue get in the team he is a fucking liability
February 18, 2009 at 13:23
nick – We’ve had 4-5-6 attacking players out at times, somehow if we had the World Player of the Year fit and ready to play, I don’t think Eboue would be playing in his place.
February 18, 2009 at 13:24
ddm; Thanks mate, feel better now!
A; Didnt mean to upset you mentioning Diaby’s name fella! It was only as an option for those league games that you’ve just listed, where, realistically, we should win!
February 18, 2009 at 13:24
I personally don’t think he’ll start, but i think he’ll definately feature……
February 18, 2009 at 13:25
yeah i agree nick, though it does depend on the opposition. Roma away i’m not sure a vela start would happen. Eboue can still come on at right mid as sub to help hold games, but he should start very rarely from now on.
eduardo to score coming on as sub for vp after 70 mins when we’re 3-1 up. Final score 4-1
February 18, 2009 at 13:26
eduardo won’t start, too much for him, will be on bench, arshavin on left and nasri right with den and song in middle
you heard it here first
February 18, 2009 at 13:27
Very keen to see Dudu and RvP playing up front together…….
February 18, 2009 at 13:27
yeah loner, i get what you meant, but i want to continue playing the football from monday night, and diaby will prevent that, just as much as eboue, and ade would!
any news on eduardo’s slight hamstring thing? heard that’s why he went down the tunnel, was it just nothing i hope?
February 18, 2009 at 13:27
I think they mentioned that Eduardo’s hamstrings were tightening up a bit, so he went off so as not to rush him into another injury, he’ll either start and be taken off again, but more likely Van Persie and Bendtner to start, with Eduardo maybe coming on.
Vela hasn’t had many starts either, so you could see Ebway or Diaby, depends how everyone is really, Djourou was expected to start on Monday, don’t know how he’s faring either.
February 18, 2009 at 13:28
I would rather start Vela against Roma then Eboue, Vela might not get in the game but Eboue would lose us the game
February 18, 2009 at 13:28
For me, I hope Eduardo plays some part saturday, but from the bench, so that he can start next week v Roma.
February 18, 2009 at 13:30
it depends loner, if bendtner plays like he did on monday, and vp firing the two of them could tear roma apart too, not sure who i’d prefer out of eduardo and bendtner
February 18, 2009 at 13:31
I’d play the exact same team as against cardiff, with RvP starting in place of Eduardo… And be 3 nill up at half time too!
February 18, 2009 at 13:31
Angry i agree but think rvp eddie might not work but you dont know till we try.
February 18, 2009 at 13:32
apart from clichy for gibbs loner i’d agree
February 18, 2009 at 13:32
Eh? Dudu? Hamstring? What????
February 18, 2009 at 13:33
I think Wenger was really dissapointed in Eboue and I think for once he’ll punish him for it. But at the same time I can see that dreaded 27 taking to the field and that would be a nightmare. Just rewarding his petulance with another start is bad enough, let alone what his performance would do to the team!
Vela to start, Arshavin to start, Eduardo to come on.
February 18, 2009 at 13:33
DDM – Yeah, apparently he came off because his hamstring was tightening up.
February 18, 2009 at 13:35
Almunia
sagna toure gallas clichy
nasri song denilson vela
rvp bendtner
Thats what i think for saturday
February 18, 2009 at 13:35
tony vela AND arshavin can’t start, nasri has to! I keep changing my mind as to who i think wenger will go with out of arshavin and vela. Arshavin might start to keep vela fresh for roma, but then vela might start to give him more match practice before roma. decisions decisions
February 18, 2009 at 13:36
when we are playing at home to sunderland or fulham it will be ok to leave denilson or song in the middle and have 5 attacking players. i agree with the tightening and nicking a win at grounds were we are not as comfortable. but at home early shots and pressure will get rewards, at home that patience thing has been fucking up all year!
February 18, 2009 at 13:36
I too like the idea of rewarding Gibbs with a start against Sunderland, he seems to have all the natural attributes to be Clichy’s backup….
February 18, 2009 at 13:36
Oops! Forgot about Clichy! Although Gibbs can come in for a few games now IMO. Definitely the FA cup games at least.
Does anyone know if GHoyte played for Watford last night? They did well… clean sheet n all!
February 18, 2009 at 13:36
Where will arshavin eventually play?
February 18, 2009 at 13:37
Senderosicky=2 in a sick bed
February 18, 2009 at 13:37
Cock! Really? Hopefully just a precaution then….
February 18, 2009 at 13:38
Just found out, GavinH didnt feature!
February 18, 2009 at 13:39
A – That was more what I’d like to see but agree that we probably wont see both. I am one of the people that think Nasri looked good in the middle of the park. He would only be taking Cesc’s role and he could easily drift wide. We have lacked so much creativity through the middle and it would be good to see him in the middle with Denilson and Vela and AA wide. But your point about playing AA and saving Vela for Roma does make a lot of sense!!
February 18, 2009 at 13:39
DDm, yeh i agree, it gives that little bit extra time for Clichy to be 100% for Roma game as well
February 18, 2009 at 13:40
Good post Geoff.
I think JD should feature either as DMF or in place of Toure in CD. He’s younger, taller and is the future and probably just as fast when required.
If we can continue to play like the other night, especially with the ‘new recruits’ we’ll be feared again. Eduardo has definitely given us so much more movement and hopefully Arshavin & Vela use will add to that.
We’ve got to start scoring in the first half so we can improve our GD in case we should need that but also to put fear into the oppo’s.
February 18, 2009 at 13:41
A; Nasri and vela to start, with Arshy replaceing Samir, so he gets a rest for Roma!
February 18, 2009 at 13:41
OK I don’t go to matches anymore,but the question I would like to ask is do the players appear quicker or slower when you actually see them in the flesh, as opposed to watching on TV.
This obviously has to do with Song.I don’t think he is an intelligent footballer,but does his best,which is pretty average,but he looks so overweight and short of stamina that he lopes around the pitch,or am I imaging it ? anyone.
February 18, 2009 at 13:41
It’ll do Clichy good on the personal performance front too, in so much that with a bit o’ competition he might up his performance levels again……
February 18, 2009 at 13:43
I have only seen videos of arshavin and his cameo in the summer but thought he would be used as play maker but everybody seems to put him out on the left is that where he plays?
February 18, 2009 at 13:44
jd as a dm patrick?! people complain about denilson and song’s passing, both of whom are five times better passers than djourou!! He’d get booed off the pitch without doubt!
Toure had his best game for a long time against cardiff imo, and looked quicker, and fitter again. JD isn’t the future imo either, he’ll never be good enough to be a proper regular for us, i expect us to sign someone better in the summer.
tony nasri only looks good in the centre in more advanced role, he’d be shackled centrally in a 4-4-2 from the start going forward, and if he did drift wide we’d get raped through the middle. I wonder if we could play vela AND arshavin on the flanks and rest nasri for roma??
February 18, 2009 at 13:45
Kelsey; I think Song just has such a languid, laid back style/look to him, he seems soooooooo slow fella! I do wonder whether he gets any instructions regarding holding his position or not, or whether he just thinks; fuck it, Im offski!
February 18, 2009 at 13:45
kelsey – the game genuinely seems to pass him by. And, to be honest if he could read the game he could make up for his lack of pace, but he also seems to be a couple seconds behind everyone else mentally, never proactive, always reactive, and always late…..
February 18, 2009 at 13:46
Nick; Im like you mate, havent seen much of Arshy, but he can play across the midfield and as 2nd striker. But for what we need, the left of right seems best ATM, unless we go;
Masri; Denilson; Arshavin; Vela
February 18, 2009 at 13:47
i dunno loner, before monday i though arshavin would 100% start because he needs to be settled into the team as quickly as possible, still think that to an extent, but also wonder about vela, im actually happy whichever option happens, not said that for a long time regarding team selection!
February 18, 2009 at 13:49
I just noticed on the FA website that our game with Burnley is on the Sunday, the 8th at 1330, on Setanta. I am sure that is news since the Arsenal website had that down at Sat 7th before. It is currently not mentioned anywhere on the Arsenal website. As usual Arsenal.com is behind with arsenal related stuff.
If we get past Burnley, our QF with Hull (very likely) is the only game NOT on TV.
February 18, 2009 at 13:49
arshavin can’t play centre mid i don’t think loner. He either plays wide or behind a forward, not a normal centre mid
February 18, 2009 at 13:49
A; Disagree totally about Djourou mate! I think he will be a starter for us and prove to be a fantastic CB. Whether that’ll be with gallas or Kolo next season???
February 18, 2009 at 13:49
agh what shite the Burnley game is on 1:30pm on the sunday
February 18, 2009 at 13:50
Pedro….been away for hour or so. When are the results coming ??
February 18, 2009 at 13:50
Gazzap – its up on arsenal.com now thats where I spotted it
February 18, 2009 at 13:52
A; I thought he could play all across the midfield? But thats from what Ive read, so is probably bull!
Am very happy tho that we actually have options like; Arshavin or vela? Eduardo or RvP?
February 18, 2009 at 13:53
i’m almost certain gallas is leaving, so it would be with toure, but i just can’t see it. He has the attributes to be a very good centre back, but not the mentality, he’s identical to a young titus bramble, looks as good as anyone in the prem for 88 minutes, but lapse of concentration or mis-kick, mis-control the other 2 minutes gives the opposition a goal scoring chance a game. Senderos is far better imo and if he comes back and gets fit i could see him becoming a regular.
February 18, 2009 at 13:53
fully fit squad i would try
Almunia
sagna gallas JD
wallcott fab4 Nasri rosicky
Arshavin
Rvp Eddie
February 18, 2009 at 13:53
Yet another Setanta stitch up job for us then is it? twattus maximus!
February 18, 2009 at 13:54
A – I know I don’t get the best of pictures on my streams here but I thought JD had been performing well as CD. He can’t be worse than Song IMO in MF and at least he has the pace to not get booked etc like Song and that is apparently his favourite position.
I agree though that Kolo seems to be back but under pressure and with taller players in dead ball situations he may well be a liability again.
February 18, 2009 at 13:54
yeah i don’t think that’s true loner, he sort of can, but only centre mid with two dms behind him, so not really centre mid, a more advanced role. He’s a fast runner/dribbler, needs the space to run into
February 18, 2009 at 13:54
It’s alright irish, the Arsenal Tavern will open early doors. Still get a solid 5 pints in pre-match.
February 18, 2009 at 13:56
patrick djourou playing midfield makes song look like cesc with his distribution. They played together in centre mid last season a few times for the reserves, djourou’s passing really is attrocious, and against poor opposition where song was spraying the ball around like a wonder playmaker!!
February 18, 2009 at 13:57
Thjanks lads.
Vela hasn’t started one league game this season,so let’s hope the boss breaks with tradition and Eboue doesn’t feature.I think the same side will start except for Almunia in goal(not my choice) and Eboue(for Vela) with rvp,Vela and Arshavin featuring from the bench. but knowing the boss,he will have different ideas.
February 18, 2009 at 13:57
JD’s very young for a CB tho A. I can see him getting better and better. All young CBs make mistakes and to compare him to Titus??? Shit thats harsh!
I really like Senderos and feel he has had a bad press as he’s been part of a solid defence in his time with us.
BUT, I think unless we drastically change the way we defend; ie; forget the oh so high line all the effin time! Then he just won’t fit in, like Cygan before him. Cygan was very good in a more defensive team before he joined us.
February 18, 2009 at 13:57
Gazzap – I’ll be watching it on TV no doubt! Italian sky….thats where its at!
February 18, 2009 at 13:58
nick;
Love that line up fella! Would be bleedin exciting anyways!!
February 18, 2009 at 13:58
When we get to the Hull game bet setanta put that game on or someone will anyway
February 18, 2009 at 13:58
Steve – I’m just booking the flights now so just need to get me some tickets for the game
February 18, 2009 at 14:00
Angry, got a bit of a keegan feel to it with a bit more quality at least we will see some goals.
February 18, 2009 at 14:00
jesus nick that team would never work but i like it 7 attackers 3 defenders 9-8 to the gunners
February 18, 2009 at 14:02
How many of you going irish. I can have a word with a few people if you are struggling?
February 18, 2009 at 14:03
Kirby entertainment looks more like a rugby score.lol
That would be worth the price of a ticket
February 18, 2009 at 14:07
yeah and a good laugh!!
February 18, 2009 at 14:07
A – I’ll bow to your greater viewing of him then but still think JD’ll be the better player at CD when those high balls come in.
February 18, 2009 at 14:08
Words fail me …
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/arsenal/4686577/Arsenals-Eduardo-still-waiting-for-apology-from-Birminghams-Martin-Taylor.html
February 18, 2009 at 14:08
Angry Loner – 4 words!
Senderos. Liverpool. Champions League.
February 18, 2009 at 14:08
Irish, you hitting up the S+B when you get over?
February 18, 2009 at 14:09
Has anybody seen yaya’s agent caining hleb in the press he must be a joke to all in spain.cock
February 18, 2009 at 14:09
Steve – just two of us. Hopefully ASIA will have some it’ll hardly sell out?? Although if I can’t can I ask you?
Got return flights for €35 now that’s value
February 18, 2009 at 14:10
Pedro – yeah I will do. I’m making a weekend of it this time going Friday and flying back Monday so I’ll have no excuse not to meet ye for a drink
February 18, 2009 at 14:11
BR – I know! Taylor says he went but Edu was heavily sedated! Unless you speak to him and he speaks to you in return, you havent said sorry have you, ya fucking brummy cunt!!
February 18, 2009 at 14:11
Yeah, no worries irish. The earlier you let me know the better as i’m pretty sure not all of my mates with ST’s will go.
February 18, 2009 at 14:12
tony; 4 words….
Champions League cleansheet record!
10 games, none condeeded!
But;
No future at Arsenal!
February 18, 2009 at 14:14
Im ashamed to admit but i thought senders was a good defender.BUT then i agree he changed that against liverpoll
February 18, 2009 at 14:16
Anyway Tony
Why the fuck you aiming these Senderos barbs my way?
It was A who said he prefered Senderos over JD!!!
February 18, 2009 at 14:17
Steve – Great I’ll let you know next week would that be ok? And if they’re gone they’re gone sure ASIA will have some though. As long as I get a ticket its ok my mate is only a “part-time” gunner
February 18, 2009 at 14:17
A couple of mistakes don’t make a player.
TA got absolutely destroyed by Van Basten at the Euro’s and he turned out OK.
I still think Big Phil has a future
February 18, 2009 at 14:17
Angy – come on the guy is like david james, goes though patches of playing ok and then comes the guaranteed clanger or two in an important game. CB’s have to be the least error prone players on the pitch after the GK otherwise it costs you. Too many times have we seen him make bad mistakes. He isn’t absolutely terrible but he would be behind, Gallas, Toure, Djourou and we have some promising youngsters. Just my opinion.
February 18, 2009 at 14:18
Senderos was an accident waiting to happen. he has no pace so if an attacker knocks the ball past him he has no chance and ends up rugby tackling them or fouling them and giving away free kicks. why do you think Milan are sending him back? Its because he is shite.
you cannot compare him with Djourou who I think has got a bright future at Arsenal – and crucially is probably our quickest defender at the club.
February 18, 2009 at 14:19
Angry – it wasn’t a barb just my opinion. I just read what you wrote and replied, thats all……chill out.
February 18, 2009 at 14:19
A couple of mistakes are OK, but lacking the attributes to make it as a top prem defender is a different thing altogether.
February 18, 2009 at 14:20
I’d have Djourou over Lumberos any day of the week. Djourou has pace, strength, size and talent. Senderos has er….a bald dome.
February 18, 2009 at 14:20
it goes to show eboue and senderos in a record breaking defence its a funny old game
February 18, 2009 at 14:20
i hope taylor gets done to him what he did to eddie the cunt
February 18, 2009 at 14:21
Arsenal Tom – I wouldnt wish that on anyone pal…..it was truly horrific!
February 18, 2009 at 14:22
that said look at cygan he has done good in spain maybe we could get a few quid for senderoaf out there.
February 18, 2009 at 14:22
AT – feck taylor he’s a pub player playing in the championship. Eduardo came back as if he hadn’t been away and still has plenty time on his side. Once he gets fully fit he’ll be rip-roaring, going to be one of the best in the world and he’s all ours
February 18, 2009 at 14:24
I still think eddie will be our villa without the price tag
February 18, 2009 at 14:26
Nick – Agreed. He looks like one of the best finishers we’ve ever had. He just knows where the goal is and can use either foot or his head to get the ball into the back of the net!
February 18, 2009 at 14:29
what eboue and Senderos in a tight defence shows you is how important Arsenal’s defensive tactics were during that run. we were so organised in every single game. we went 4-5-1 and our midfield’s task first and foremost was to protect the defence. the midfield should get more credit than the back 4. we were nicking goals and keeping clean sheets. In a cup competition its the way forward.
If we had gone attacking 4-4-2, we would have been knocked out by Real Madrid. Wenger got it spot on.
I think the recent run of clean sheets is also down to a real attempt by wenger to tighten up at the back, by using 2 defensively minded central midfielders in every game. Den and song I think are his preferred pair until Cesc comes back.
It works as long as your attacking 4 players (2 wingers and 2 strikers) are good and on form, as they were on Monday. If 2 of those players happen to be Eboue and an off form Adebayor, then forget it.
But with Arsh, and Vela and Eduardo suddenly we have strength up front, so we can afford to use 2 defensive style midfielders.
February 18, 2009 at 14:31
Gazzap – You should be the Arsenal manager!
February 18, 2009 at 14:32
If the Spanish supporters think helb is shite how would they feel about his replacement the great man EBOUE
February 18, 2009 at 14:33
I must admit that i have been one of the voices who has been very quick to slate AW for various reasons. But, i have to admit that AW may well have done it again, and i know it’s early days, but Dudu could well be on his way to being one of the world’s top strikers…….
February 18, 2009 at 14:35
all reading.. the Sendros vs JD debate. JD has potential and is alreeady a much better defender…..
Also, agree with A TOM……I’d like to see Taylor get exactly the same. The more I see of the tackle vs Eduardo the more I think there was malice in that challenge……
February 18, 2009 at 14:35
DDM – by slate, do you mean eager to point out his short comings on a managerial basis and vent your displeasure in a restrained and conformed manner?
February 18, 2009 at 14:36
The long shot he made on monday shows (although a bit ambitious)he is different from our other strikers and will shoot given the chance from anywhere which gives other teams something to think about.
February 18, 2009 at 14:37
Eduardo is going to be class – he would have been already had he not been injured IMO
February 18, 2009 at 14:37
taig – Absolutely, i couldn’t have put it better myself, for we all know my middle name is restraint
February 18, 2009 at 14:38
taylor a cunt, in the daily mail soaking up the attention, he made his name by assaulting one of our players, and one who seems to be one of the nicest and most humble in the team, fuck taylor, he went out to hurt eduardo, probably not as bad as he did but he went out there to ‘let him know he was there’
February 18, 2009 at 14:39
I think Taylor was doing the norm 1st tackle on the main threat in the opposition let em know your there but don’t think he meant to do the damage he did still a brummie cock though
February 18, 2009 at 14:39
Indeed DDM, indeed…….
February 18, 2009 at 14:40
Tom soz to be an ecco didn’t see your comment
February 18, 2009 at 14:41
For me his cunt of a manager is just as much to blame, he sent his team out with a ‘get stuck in’ mental approach………..i hope they both contract syphilis………from each other, cunts!
February 18, 2009 at 14:42
Taylor is a prize cunt, but if were to have that done to him it will give him the opportunity to say he ‘could have been a good player’ or ‘his promising career was cut short’. At least this way he’ll just dissapear into obscurity…..oh no, wait, he’s already done that!
February 18, 2009 at 14:43
Irish how cheap are those flights!!costs me more in a cab home on a saturday night!!
February 18, 2009 at 14:44
And they supply the sick bags
February 18, 2009 at 14:50
Has anyone seen Patthegooner? He hasn’t been on for a while!
February 18, 2009 at 14:50
Nick – I know brilliant isn’t it? The flight home was only £3.75 – with no taxes or charges. You get raped though by the credit card handling fees – added €10 each onto the price. Still Ryanair
February 18, 2009 at 14:50
AT and Nick….think you both hit the nail on the head. He knew he was gonna catch Eduardo but, dont think he actually thought he would get him that badly…….still he is a cnut and I hate him bigtime for what he did to our Eddddduuuuu
I just wish the FA had a suspension in place that states that the player that caused the injury would have to be suspended til the injured player makes his come back. Taylor’s career would be over already
February 18, 2009 at 14:54
You can just picture the outrage that would be ‘reported’ by the likes of the Dail Mail, SSN & co if it had been Senderos committing that foul on Rooney!
February 18, 2009 at 14:55
nice… great minds mate…
February 18, 2009 at 14:55
It is,agree to the suspension thing though
February 18, 2009 at 14:56
yeah if it was senderos on anyone english he’d have to leave the country,
February 18, 2009 at 14:59
Irish i miss read your comment for a minute there,still cheap though
February 18, 2009 at 15:00
Thought that Nick – thinking that was one dear taxi but didn’t want to question it
February 18, 2009 at 15:00
Hi Irish – I see you spotted they changed the date of the Burnley game, that’s annoying! I hope your travel plans were not too far advanced already.
Oh, and “How YOU doing ?”
February 18, 2009 at 15:00
tony;
Erm, right, next time i will telegraph my posts so you don’t think Im being serious…perhaps a smily face will do it? ;D
February 18, 2009 at 15:03
Chary – I’m doin fine – how you doin?
You gearing up for your concert?
I waited til they made the game official before I booked the flight so only booked it about half an hour ago and the flights were cheaper than what they were yesterday – success
February 18, 2009 at 15:05
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIrrrriiiiiishhhhhhh!!!
How YOU doinnnn?????
February 18, 2009 at 15:06
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February 18, 2009 at 15:06
Afternoon All, hows things ?
Angry – did you see my huge sorry to you yesterday
February 18, 2009 at 15:07
Patthegooner was on fine form Saturday evening.
February 18, 2009 at 15:07
rico01 what did you think of nikki on monday??
February 18, 2009 at 15:08
All good Irish!
a little weak at the knees now, after you screaming my name!
February 18, 2009 at 15:09
Print the results Pedro Peroni.
Stop teasing us all.
February 18, 2009 at 15:10
LOL MP
I’m glad I have the same effect on your knees as you have on mine
February 18, 2009 at 15:10
we want the results!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 18, 2009 at 15:11
Nice Irish………….NICE!!
February 18, 2009 at 15:11
Hey Rico…. Erm, not sure, could you repeat… ha! Only joking!
Dont you worry about it chuck!!!
February 18, 2009 at 15:12
I voted Denilson – he’s going to win unless everyone is having a laugh votes Song to annoy Geoff or Eboue to annoy everyone
February 18, 2009 at 15:13
Think we should start a chant MP
WE WANT RESULTS! WE WANT RESULTS!!
February 18, 2009 at 15:13
I voted Song….. 3000 times too, just to make sure.
February 18, 2009 at 15:13
Just a note to say farewell to Le-Grove…the comments (for the most part)have been a pleasure to read and the humour..at times, brilliant.
However, in yesterday’s comments posted by a carbon based unit called “Steve”,the following statement/sentence was entered: “He (Denilson)is a disgrace to the Brazilian race”…Astonishing..
This sort of “comment” is…well, probably acceptable by many sad to say. Anyway, won’t bore you with words..rather have a drink and forget I ever read such an ugly statement..
Enjoy the comments of “Steve”..he certainly needs the audience.
Best of luck with your excellent column.
Arsenal til I die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 18, 2009 at 15:14
DDM
thank you for the entertainment 6 hours ago !
i didnt want to spoil your thunder , let it roll big boy ..
let it roll !
February 18, 2009 at 15:15
It’s getting quite moist in here
February 18, 2009 at 15:16
to be fair eboue has already made the grade as such, it’s only denilson and song who are just starting out! Being shortlisted as one of the best defenders in europe is something to be proud of!
February 18, 2009 at 15:16
wtf was that all about??
February 18, 2009 at 15:17
ethan – you sir, are a gent, Chamon!
February 18, 2009 at 15:18
mnfao…….steve, you’ve done it again !!!!!!!!!! ha ha ha
RTist, are you Brazilian?? Sorry if this offends you but, I can see a positive side to Steve’s comments. Not quite sure why you are so offended…….you may well have misunderstood mate.
February 18, 2009 at 15:19
Trying to dig out the last Judas tout T shirt I have (I think it’s from 1990!) Irish – I thought about going in my Arsenal home shirt( O2 sponsored one ) but I might get into some unnecessary bother with some Hells Angels.
Michael P – I have the same problem, I’ve had a gammy left knee for a while. Probably osteoporosis setting in.
February 18, 2009 at 15:19
*LMFAO
February 18, 2009 at 15:19
A, yes Eboue is not an emerging player. he is just shite. At 25 he cant get much better.
song and den are having their ‘first’ proper seasons.
February 18, 2009 at 15:19
I never said Denilson was a disgrace to the Brazilian race.
Come back you daft cunt.
February 18, 2009 at 15:20
steve you crack me up.
February 18, 2009 at 15:20
Dunno about “misunderstood” Wardo, I didn’t fucking say it.
February 18, 2009 at 15:20
steve is a disgrace to bigots like geoff!
February 18, 2009 at 15:21
Steve…..you fcuking nannygoat !! ha ha
February 18, 2009 at 15:21
Rtist, that would have annoyed me too… Brazil isn’t a race… he should have said disgrace to his country.
February 18, 2009 at 15:21
For me this seasons disappointment has been some poor selections , and age favoritism over talent ..
the persistence with ade – song – eboue , instead of arsene practicing what he preaches in the past of playing and developing talent has been a critical failure this season for me with the exception on johan !
Denilson had a shaky start but talent has shined thru 4 him, still we need to see a lot more from him , but the potential is there , that magic word POTENTIAL ..
but if i wanted to point fingers at players who have put us in this position currently , it would be song – eboue – diaby – almunia and ade!
also cesc has had some pretty average games for us too , and his injury has stretched our limited resources even more …
replacing these player with class is the only way forward …
and Geoff you forgot vela in your line up !
how could you ??? !
February 18, 2009 at 15:22
Rtist – WTF fella, how, when, why??
Pedro/Geoff, what’s happening, are we losing another regular??
February 18, 2009 at 15:22
Oy Rsole, don’t go. You were doing so well. Please come back and tell me where I said that.
February 18, 2009 at 15:22
Rtist – I think he just meant Denilson has a different playing stlye to the players you normally associate with Brazil such as Ronaldinho, Kaka and Robinho.
February 18, 2009 at 15:22
Chary – I’d go with the band t-shirt too
Is it an all standing gig? I went to The Police in Croke Park about 2 years ago and we had to sit – so booooooooooring
February 18, 2009 at 15:22
he isn’t shite as a right back gazzap, i still think he should play ahead of sagna in some games, but he isn’t the best midfielder that’s granted.
really can’t wait for saturday, hopefully a nice draw with loads of injuries between chelsea and villa, then arshavin and eduardo braces along with one a piece from vela, bendtner, and vp. I’d leave the emirates a very happy man
February 18, 2009 at 15:23
Oh thanks for your fucking support chaps
Fuck being with you lot in the trenches.
February 18, 2009 at 15:23
RTIST, just had a quick look over yesterday’s comments…….can’t see that from Steve. Looks like you have mis read something.
cmon mate, dont be too sensitive
February 18, 2009 at 15:24
steve… look what you’ve done… your even meaner than rico!!
i hope your proud of yourself!?!?!
“a carbon based unit called “Steve””
are u like robocop then steve?
what a clown
February 18, 2009 at 15:25
Steve – I’m pretty certain there’s another steve, with a little ’s’???? Although size isn’t important, thankfully
February 18, 2009 at 15:25
Don’t you start gazzap, I didn’t say it FFS.
This is like being 5 again trying to convince my mum I didn’t hit the kid next door.
February 18, 2009 at 15:25
steve i cant see anything wrong in what you said fuck em
February 18, 2009 at 15:25
Rtist, I can’t find that comment… I can’t find the term ‘race’ in the whole of yesterdays comments, I can find only one reference to the word ‘Brazilian’ and that was in relation to rum. I can’t find a Steve post where he said what you are alleging… I think you owe an apology.
February 18, 2009 at 15:26
or didn’t say
February 18, 2009 at 15:26
to be fair, i do remember the description of denilson being a disgrace to the brazilian race, but i don’t understand how that would be contrued that offensive! I interpretted it as saying that brazillians are incredibly skillfull, great dribblers etc, and denilson isn’t
February 18, 2009 at 15:26
A; Up till this season, i wouldve said we should keep Eboue as backup RB, but… Not any more, he needs to go. Way too much shite has happened and even if he did become a model pro he still would tarnish the club/team just by being at here. He would be yet another stick to hit us with.
February 18, 2009 at 15:26
ethan – would have to agree with ou there on the players that have caused our demise. Almunia, Ade, Song, Eboue and Diaby. at times Denilson through lack of experience and also Toure through lack of form. have to point the finger at wenger – he continually puts them on the pitch when better players are sat on the bench.
February 18, 2009 at 15:27
I don’t claim be be Albert fucking Einstien but I know the difference between a country and a race. It sounds like something Geoff the xenaphobe would say to me.
February 18, 2009 at 15:27
If you start Vela than that means Arshavin or Nasri don’t start, will that happen? No, Vela will be on bench. Eduardo first game in a year, he was shattered coming off, 2 starts in a 5 days with Wenger? No chance, will be on bench. You gotta start thinking here boys, think tank think tank think
the ? is do we want Chelsea to beat Villa or Villa to beat chelsea or draw? I personally think Chelsea to win, Chelsea money men will start playing now for Hiddank, they just were not for Schloari, they have much better team than Villa, Villa to run out of steam at crucial time and have never been in this position before
February 18, 2009 at 15:27
come on Steve, just be proud of your comment – we all are.
February 18, 2009 at 15:27
To season ticket holders out there who weren’t aware;
The Burnley game is our 8th home cup game this season and so is not included in the season ticket. The cost is automatically added onto next years season ticket. I remember some recent confusion on this issue on here.
From the AFC website:
Season Ticket Cup Tie Credits 2008/09 – GOLD MEMBERS ONLYAs you will probably be aware, your Arsenal season ticket includes admission to all 19 home Premier League matches, as well as the first seven home cup ties in European competitions and the FA Cup (please note, the Carling Cup is not included).
Due to our continued progress in cup competitions this season, the UEFA Champions League knockout round fixture against AS Roma on Tuesday 24th February is the seventh and therefore last pre-paid cup credit for the 2008/09 season.
Consequently, our FA Cup Fifth Round home fixture against Burnley, to be played on Sunday 8th March at 1:30pm, will be our eighth home cup tie in European competitions and the FA Cup, and is therefore not included within the price you have paid for your 2008/09 season ticket.
To summarise, please find below the seven cup tie credits used for the 2008/09 season:
seven cup tie credits used for the 2008/09 season Match Competition Opposition Credit number
13 Aug 2008 UEFA Champions League (3QR) FC Twente 1
30 Sep 2008 UEFA Champions League (Group Stage) FC Porto 2
5 Nov 2008 UEFA Champions League (Group Stage) Fenerbahce 3
25 Nov 2008 UEFA Champions League (Group Stage) Dynamo Kyiv 4
3 Jan 2009 FA Cup (Third Round) Plymouth Argyle 5
16 Feb 2009 FA Cup (Fourth Round Replay) Cardiff City 6
24 Feb 2009 UEFA Champions League (Knockout Round) AS Roma 7
In previous seasons, when we have played more than seven cup matches at home, season tickets have been automatically activated and the additional cost of extra matches has been added to the renewal price for the following season.
In an effort to assist our season ticket holders, we will be adopting the same policy this season by activating your current season ticket seat for the FA Cup Fifth Round match against Burnley.
Therefore, if you are a season ticket holder and wish to attend the match against Burnley, you just have to simply turn up with your season ticket and enter the stadium as normal.
However, if you do NOT wish to attend the FA Cup Fifth Round match against Burnley and would like to ‘opt out’ of this service, please follow the simple instructions below, which will deactivate your seat. Please note that you must deactivate your seat by 12 noon on Wednesday 25th February 2009.
Season Ticket Cup Tie ‘opt out’ process.
Simply log onto the Online Box Office (insert link) and enter your Gold membership number and valid password into the Member Login section. This facility will be available from 4pm on Wednesday 18th February 2009.
At this stage, you will be presented with the Ticket Hub. Please select ‘Click here to use Ticket Exchange’ (please note we are using the Ticket Exchange service to facilitate the ‘opt out’ process) and you will see your season ticket seat details.
If you wish to ‘opt out’, please select the Arsenal v Burnley game and ‘Sell’. Continue onto the next page, please choose the sale expiry date and time of 25/02/2009 12:00 (deadline date to opt out) and select ‘Continue’. You will now be presented with a summary of your seat details, please accept the terms & conditions and select ‘Sell Tickets’.
If you wish to ‘opt out’ for more than one season ticket, please repeat the above process for each seat.
Your seat(s) will now have been cancelled via the ‘opt out’ process using the Ticket Exchange service for the FA Cup Fifth Round match against Burnley. A confirmation email will be sent to you.
As previously mentioned, this ‘opt out’ facility closes at 12 noon on Wednesday 25th February 2009. If you have decided to ‘opt out’, your season ticket card(s) will obviously be deactivated for the FA Cup Fifth Round match against Burnley.
If you need any further assistance with this process, please call our Contact Centre on 020 7619 5000.
February 18, 2009 at 15:27
DDM, Rtist threw a strop at me for using the term ‘Yankland’ once…
February 18, 2009 at 15:28
HAHAHA nick, i didn’t fucking say it. Is this a wind up or what?? I get the feeling someone is having me over.
February 18, 2009 at 15:29
Steve, that is the kind of fascist comment you’d come out with…
February 18, 2009 at 15:29
that was weird…….even if Steve said that, which he didn’t, is it that offensive…….
I think Rtist could be offended by a nun as calling Steve a “Carbon based unit” is obviously offensive in his world……..
Steve, you must be offended by that!! Have you ever been called a Carbon based unit before……i haven’t
February 18, 2009 at 15:29
Angry i agree send eboue packing i cant stand him and i don’t think he could produce the form of before at right back as somebody pointed out thet year the team made him look better then he was.
February 18, 2009 at 15:29
Tell him to cunt off Pedro. Silly cunt.
I fucking hate pricks like that.
I wish I had said it now just so I could tell him to poke it up his poo hole.
February 18, 2009 at 15:29
If you look at things in perspective denilson has developed quite well ..
how long did it take cesc playing EVERY WEEK since PV04’s departure too turn into a talent ?
denilson largely missed out last season bert- flamini- and diarra all in front of him in the line …. i think last season you could have counted his 1st team games on your hands .
He also needs to be surrounded by some experience to grow and learn .. and i dont call song or eboue that at all !
but trust me he will be a useful player in the future providing he continues to get game ..
February 18, 2009 at 15:30
We never see Steve and Geoff on here at the SAME time, hmmmm, methinks they are one and the same!!
February 18, 2009 at 15:30
i don’t understand what shite has happened this season though loner? Eboue hadn’t done anything wrong in terms of his attitude this season until the spurs game. He hasn’t played well, but the only “shite” that’s happened is idiotic fans booing him! He’s seemed to be much better this season, the theatrics of a season or two ago were ten times what they are now, he’s cut the ridiculous diving and roling around largely out of his game!
February 18, 2009 at 15:31
Wardo:), funny enough I was called a carbon based unit only this morning when I stood on mother Theresa’s foot. I took it to be a compliment.
February 18, 2009 at 15:31
steve haha
February 18, 2009 at 15:32
Steve
Even if you had said it (and I realise you didn’t) Why not question it at the time?
Plain stupid.
February 18, 2009 at 15:32
Shit… who am I hanging out with in the S+B every week with?
Ethan, I agree… his stats are pretty handy as well. Hleb had a season where no one rated him… but his stats were great… the next year he got a move to Barca.
I reckon he’ll come good.
Link
February 18, 2009 at 15:32
Steve – You are Le Toilet of Le Grove…….ha ha ha!!
February 18, 2009 at 15:32
I don’t need to cuntface. I didn’t fucking say it. I couldn’t give a flying fuck if i’ve insulted you since, but I didn’t say that. I should have though.
Now fuck off and leave me in peace.
February 18, 2009 at 15:32
A ;eboue has played shite time and time again spurs was just what he had been threatening for a while
February 18, 2009 at 15:32
Steve; Thats what I meant when I said you were a disgrace to proper, full on bigots like geoff! Now he wouldnt mess around with mealy mouthed slightly unPC comments, when he could really stick it to a whole country’s inhabitants!
February 18, 2009 at 15:32
i do remember someone saying it steve, no idea who it was though! just remember it cos i thought it was a bit weird, and was when i was defending denilson others were saying he’s shit etc. Don’t see how it would be seen as bad though, was just slip of the tongue/ignorance sort of thing to refer to a “brazilian race”! and wasn’t even being derogatory about it, was being positive about whatever the person considered the “brazilian race”, and being negative about denilson because he should be better being a part of it!
February 18, 2009 at 15:34
Rtist, come back when you have to comment and we’ll have a read.
February 18, 2009 at 15:34
Ha ha ha, poo hole,
Old Skool Rools Baby
February 18, 2009 at 15:34
steve you should be in the peace core
February 18, 2009 at 15:34
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February 18, 2009 at 15:35
that one was for you IRISH!
February 18, 2009 at 15:35
Good call Nick.
February 18, 2009 at 15:36
yeah nick he’s played shit a fair bit this season, though how shit he’s been has been massively exagerated at times, he’s still been far from good at right mid. He’s still given his all though, the only time he’s let down the club as such by being a dick was against spurs, and that’s no different from what vp did earlier in the season!
I’ve no idea how he’s become quite so much of a pantomime villain this season, i guess just because he became the scapegoat from the poor performances of the team as a whole, but he’d still be a very good right back sub, and should play ahead of sagna imo against some teams. This season his behaviour and attitude seems to have improved tenfold with the way he’s cut out the theatrics and feigning injury etc!
February 18, 2009 at 15:37
Steve should be in charge of moderation on here, top bombing fella
February 18, 2009 at 15:37
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7897143.stm
February 18, 2009 at 15:38
Yeh Pedro, where are these fecking results? Chop-Chop fella………
February 18, 2009 at 15:39
A i cant stand it when he plays the team don’t even look to go down the right because they know how bad he is you cant defend eboue so please stop trying
February 18, 2009 at 15:39
gazz
dont know whats going on with wenger lately ?
i really dont ???
he seems to be making some very poor judgment calls on his own team ?! we all watch them every week too and how he doesnt see the basics is really starting to worry me …
training aside , tactically and team selection
i think i would have done a better job this season …
also dropping ade until he gets his fire back
is a necessary evil ! and it should have been done regularly until the necessary results where achieved !
and it started for me V’s spurs last season when we got knocked out of the C.Cup
ade on at 70 minutes – 4 goals down !
horse had already bolted and was in the next county !
what is he thinking ?
why does he persist with these below average players ?
if you have talent on the bench ..
use it , it might make you famous !
February 18, 2009 at 15:39
Link
We’ll be watching him at THOF in a few years.
February 18, 2009 at 15:40
Jesus! Mistaken identity or what…….
February 18, 2009 at 15:40
LOL MP you are too sweet
Pedro when are the results out?
Just wondering – if Season ticket holders can opt out of the Burnley match will it impede my chances of getting tickets??
February 18, 2009 at 15:41
DDM, shit or what?
But seriously… If my bird rang me and said someone pushed in a queue… I’d tell her to piss of and tell someone who gave a shit.
Fuck me… what a sad cunt for getting in his car to have a row…
February 18, 2009 at 15:41
Results are out tomorrow morning Irish.
February 18, 2009 at 15:42
Steve, fella – I support you, I don’t see why RTist has to get insulted. My only contribution to this is the follwong: The phrase “carbon based life form” was first used by the character of Vejur’s vessel, Ilya, in the film “Star Trek – The Motion Picture”(1979).
Irish – there are standing and sitting areas at Wembley area and I went for the seated (didn;’t fancy the mosh pit) although pretty much everyone stands at their seats anyway. I can’t imagine the Hells Angels being sitting down if they’re told plus I seem to remember every other Priest concert I went to had the audience standing in all areas. Think I may take the ear plugs though.
February 18, 2009 at 15:42
..Steve,
You are right. I am the moron. It was a comment by David. my bad and apologies all around..have your fun wish you well…
February 18, 2009 at 15:43
A; He drifts in and out of games, his lapses are getting that long, the actual length of time he is focused on what he’s sposed to do is now is the shorter…
Maybe Im being unfair? But I do not see a viable option for him being at Arsenal, next season. No positions can he fill; RB; Sagna and GHoyte, Coquelin, Right midfield; Theo, Nasri, Arshavin, Rosicky…
Nope!
February 18, 2009 at 15:43
nick he incredible in the season we got to the champions league final, and got shortlisted for the european defender of the year award, he was absolutely brilliant that season at right back. To say otherwise is just stupidity, and shows how thick some football fans are that when they have their favourites they’ve never done anything wrong before, and anything they do wrong is someone elses fault, and likewise with their hated players they’ve never done anything good, and everything bad that happens is all their fault etc.
February 18, 2009 at 15:43
Fair play for coming back and owning up.
I still can’t find the Darren comment…
February 18, 2009 at 15:44
Mystery Solved. It wasn’t Steve that said about den being a disgrace, it was David. at 12:33am and 11:35pm on the day before yesterday’s post (where have all the centre backs gone).
February 18, 2009 at 15:44
Pedro – that’s ages aaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwaaaaaaaay
Chary – hope you enjoy it, rock on
February 18, 2009 at 15:45
Fair enough Rtist. In your defence it gave us all a bit of a chuckle. Fuck, I haven’t been sent into a swearing frenzy like that for hours.
February 18, 2009 at 15:46
i think he should play against the crap teams who just try and defend ahead of sagna loner, as well as being back up right back.
gavin hoyte is even worse than justin, he could MAYBE become as good as justin and make a career in the prem, he’ll never be a good right back sub for us though coquelin could be fantastic there, but i’m not sure whether it’ll happen next season. Coquelin could play at times but i’m sure eboue will still be at the club next season as back up for sagna, because although coquelin will be amazing, if sagna was out for a while he won’t be ready to jump straight in and start big prem games.
Eboue’s midfield career should be over though!
February 18, 2009 at 15:46
chary, I wouldn’t have insulted the guy if he hadn’t attacked me verbally for no reason.
February 18, 2009 at 15:46
Actually Rtist has really pissed me off.
If I feel so unhappy that I am still smarting the day after, I hope I would have the balls to directly question the guy who pissed me off.
The opinions of an individual are not those of the whole of Le Grove, and yet this knob assumes that it is. There are people writing on Le Grove that I wouldn’t give the time of day. But, I respect their right to an opinion, and if I disagree, I tell them.
Rtist is the sort of bloke who complains to his Mrs about the racist at work, rather than confront him.
Lame, just Lame
February 18, 2009 at 15:47
A yep thats me thick as shit eboue this season is FUCKING SHIT based on that i dont care about 2 years ago when he was good or the fact in 3 years he might be good now he has played constant crap i dont like him i would sell him.
February 18, 2009 at 15:47
A; Before we know it, it will be 10 years since the champions league performances and peoploe will still be using it as a reason to think Eboue’s worth keeping!
February 18, 2009 at 15:47
Oooops I should have refreshed earlier.
Sorry Rtist !!
February 18, 2009 at 15:48
He wasn’t even that good at right back… he left us exposed a lot which is why Wenger purchased Sagna.
February 18, 2009 at 15:49
Well at least you’ve been exonerated Steve. No one impressed by my knowledge of film sci-fi there then ?
Thought not.
February 18, 2009 at 15:49
Pedro….you’re SLACKING!!!!!
February 18, 2009 at 15:49
Right….NO MORE COMMENTS TIL THE RESULTS ARE RELEASED!!!!
WHO IS WITH ME????
February 18, 2009 at 15:50
Chary, I was a little bit embarrassed by your sci fi knowledge.
Yellow card.
February 18, 2009 at 15:50
Fair play GHoyte might not make it, BUT he hasnt had the sort of chances Eboue has now… so we dunno yet.
February 18, 2009 at 15:51
Pedro, I’m off for a couple of days. Please print the results today??
Pretty please.
I’ll buy you an extra Peroni on Saturday.
February 18, 2009 at 15:52
At least we’ll be able to spot you at the S + B chary.
Big thick glasses, spots and brylcream. Doind a funny hand waving thing.:)
February 18, 2009 at 15:53
pedro he was amazing that season as a right back, and still could be, he was shortlisted for best defender in europe! I remember being amazed at the way he kept robinho in his pocket, yet defended really well too.
He wasn’t THAT good defensively, sagna is far better, but eboue is far better than sagna could ever be going forward, so i’d still keep eboue and play him against teams who aren’t as strong.
Wenger did feel the need to replace him with sagna who’s better defensively, but not just because of his defensive deficiencies, it also had alot to do with our changing the style of play, playing at a much higher tempo, closing down and pressing etc, with flamini centre mid, rather than having gilberto playing much deeper where he could cover for eboue.
angry eboue is still a good right back, that’s just the only time he’s played a whole season there! He’s still very good right back cover imo
February 18, 2009 at 15:55
angry you can’t say hoyte just hasn’t had chances, he won’t make it because he doesn’t have the talent, eboue was a very good right back, but a poor right mid, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t have ability or is just “shit” now, he’d still be a good right back. i havn’t been given the chances eboue has, it doesn’t mean i could make it!!
February 18, 2009 at 15:57
A are you eboue trying to build bridges with fans coz you and wenger are the only people ive herd try to defend this clown.
February 18, 2009 at 15:58
there is the worry that even if Eboue turns out at RB he may get a really bad reception especially at the Emirates. certainly at RW, his mistakes would no longer be tolerated and it would put huge pressure on the whole team.
but in principal I agree, a back up to Sagna at RB is where he should have been all season. If we were short in midfield then Ramsey, Wilshere or Vela should have been in the team.
February 18, 2009 at 16:00
Eboue has shown not only he is no rm but he has floors that piss me off illusions of grandeur petulance,he could still defend from rm witch he does woefully let it go will you.
February 18, 2009 at 16:00
FIX FIX FIX FIX…………….shameful, Pedro want’s Eboue to win, mungler!
February 18, 2009 at 16:01
True A.
Eboue is not a “shit” player. however he is a genuinely unpleasant man. He is a cheat, a cry-baby, a man who takes no responsibility for his actions,and a fantasist.
He is a embarrassment to the shirt, and the fans.
He may well be a fine RB. But for me that is just not enough.
February 18, 2009 at 16:04
We wanna see results Wenger…i mean, Pedro!!!
February 18, 2009 at 16:05
Too true Raddy. I bet he makes false allegations about innocent bloggers in his spare time.
February 18, 2009 at 16:05
here here big raddy thats what ive been trying to say all along.
February 18, 2009 at 16:06
Raddy for Le President…..
February 18, 2009 at 16:06
steve have you seen that dude on here before?i reckon its somebody pulling your pisser.
February 18, 2009 at 16:06
I’d vote for him.
February 18, 2009 at 16:07
Right, No Muff Too Tuff, We Dive At Five, outta here Munglers, keep it real. Booyakasha
February 18, 2009 at 16:07
Big raddy i sumed it all up with shit but you shone through
February 18, 2009 at 16:08
Im out….later people……
February 18, 2009 at 16:10
I was wondering nick until he came back and apologised when he realised it wasn’t me. Anyone on a wind up would surely have left it. I thought you were all in on it at one stage with the subsequent replies. I was half laughing and half fucked off that the fella wouldn’t believe it wasn’t me
Pedro has since got rid of his comments so it looks like i’m a fucking schiziphrenic having a swearing match with myself.
February 18, 2009 at 16:10
Brilliant ddm.
Laters Michael.
February 18, 2009 at 16:12
“i thought you were all in on it”.
Now I look like a paranoid schizophrenic.
No I don’t.
Yes you do.
February 18, 2009 at 16:12
laters Steve…keep it controversial!
February 18, 2009 at 16:13
what ever it was fucking made laugh.could just imagen you sitting at work ranting and nobody knowing why funny as fuck
February 18, 2009 at 16:14
I’m laughing with not at you just so you’re not paranoid
February 18, 2009 at 16:14
Bye bye MP
February 18, 2009 at 16:15
Steve – I think the whole thing was a misquote…..it should have read…”It’s no disgrace to have a brazillian on your face”
February 18, 2009 at 16:15
I agree with A.
I think Eboue has been immature etc….but I believe he can be kept as backup right back.
He is not as good defensively as Sagna but he offers more to the attack as a right back.
So when we play teams that park the bus in front of goal I think we can play Eboue so that Sagna is fresh and fit to take on the bigger teams.
February 18, 2009 at 16:17
Irish the price wasn’t what i missed read it was you second comment!!
February 18, 2009 at 16:21
Nick – in what way? I’m easily confused and I’m confused now lol
February 18, 2009 at 16:21
A, I think you are romanticising his role at right back… if he was that good, Wenger wouldn’t have replaced him. That would be like ManU replacing Vidic with Chiellini… there would be no point?
February 18, 2009 at 16:22
I see United is on a 8 game winning streak in the league.
Everyone has said the next seven games are key because Aston Villa in the next seven games will be playing….
Chelsea
Stoke
Man City
Tottenham
Liverpool
Manure
Everton
We will be playing
Sunderland
Fulham
West Brom
Blackburn
Newcastle
Man City
Wigan
These are all winnable games. We need to go on a streak like Manure ..or we should win at least 5 or 6 of the 7 to possibly pass Villa.
February 18, 2009 at 16:23
Irish dont worry if i have to explain its not obvious so it must just be me.
February 18, 2009 at 16:25
Nick – was it the use of a certain word?? Its just a turn of phrase if its the one I’m thinking of – if you found it misappriorate sorry.
February 18, 2009 at 16:26
Hello Grovers. so glad to see Dudu get back to were he left off. i cant wait to see him and Arshavin on Saturday. im looking forword to seeing us rip them a new arse hole
February 18, 2009 at 16:26
Crikey – my first ever yellow Pedro. But I don’t get out much(or I didn’t in the 80’s and 90’s) so know too much about that kinda stuff.
Still I didn’t get carded for my Nelson Riddle reference the other day, so fairy muff.
February 18, 2009 at 16:27
Pedro A sees eboue completely diffrant from us,yes he had some good displays at rightback not great and that was two years ago.his played rm since so how A knows he would be good at right back is beyond me
February 18, 2009 at 16:28
i think Eboue should go to newcastle. he will be a Legend over there.
February 18, 2009 at 16:28
Irish yer not misappriorate but as if to explain why they are so cheap.
February 18, 2009 at 16:28
Throw Burnley and Hull/Sheffield United in the mix Ja_Gunner and we could have some very happy times ahead.
I can’t wait to go to the new Wembley, haven’t been yet.
Ras, there is certainly no disgrace in that mate.
nick, was funny after. I had the proper hump at the time:)
February 18, 2009 at 16:29
Right I am back – Angry you old bugger, I saw your comment
February 18, 2009 at 16:29
Nick, so many people still use that cross he made to Thierry a few years ago as justification for his inclusion in the team…
February 18, 2009 at 16:30
Pedro.
i think “THAT CROSS” is the only thing his done for us imo
February 18, 2009 at 16:30
Just luck never done it again
February 18, 2009 at 16:30
Did anyone notice that Sagna put in some quality crosses against Cardiff. He’s still floating them rather than whipping them in, but he was unlucky not to have got an assist or two. Maybe the unthinkable has happened and a player has worked on a weakness in training to good effect. Mind you, there’s not much you can do about Ade’s first touch!
February 18, 2009 at 16:30
Pedro, most of us were surprised when Wenger bought Sagna. Obviously pleased now but Eboue must have been doing something right.
February 18, 2009 at 16:30
I must be off guys
I await with baited breath to see the results tomorrow
February 18, 2009 at 16:31
Top of the evening to you irish.
February 18, 2009 at 16:33
rico01 did bendtner do it for you on monday?
February 18, 2009 at 16:33
Later Irish
February 18, 2009 at 16:35
Steve, i wasnt Suprised when wenger got Sagna.
if you cast ur mind back eboue looked good going forword but had nothing going back or defending, it was one of the resons why we let in so many goals,
i say this as i remember moaning about him all the time.
February 18, 2009 at 16:36
A, Eboue is carbon based unit, admit it.
February 18, 2009 at 16:36
I was thought it was unlike wenger to fix a small problem by spending money on sagna eboue did ok but it was just ok
February 18, 2009 at 16:38
Other good things the Pass master has done:
1. Booted that cnut John Terry in the head
2. The cross for the boy wonders stunner against the Robins.
3. Err, that’s it.
February 18, 2009 at 16:39
I have to say that is a cracking insult.
February 18, 2009 at 16:42
IT was Diaby that kicked jt
February 18, 2009 at 16:44
diaby kicked JT in face, broke his nose, Eboue broke his metharsal
February 18, 2009 at 16:45
The cross for TH14 against the Mancs and i’m sure it was Eboue who dived to win the free kick from which Sol scored against Barca.
I can’t believe i’m defending the useless prick now.
February 18, 2009 at 16:45
CHARY, the face booting with diaby, but eboue did break his foot a year or 2 ago
February 18, 2009 at 16:46
EBOUE SHITE. END OF
February 18, 2009 at 16:46
Steve you must still be in shock from that stinging attack you carbon based unit
February 18, 2009 at 16:48
A that comment you made about thick supporters looks like everybody thinks eboue is shit but you who’s the thick supporter
February 18, 2009 at 16:48
nick – not especially, but his goal was good….
February 18, 2009 at 16:49
Steve
ohh yeah that Dive. i forgot about that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvcSxq9sl3g
AND HERE IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 18, 2009 at 16:49
so i ask again, does anyone know the name of the pub when you come out of emirates club shop at front of staidum, take a right go down the street a little and right on corner their is a little irish bar, you can stand outside it has beer garden aswell, what’s the name? Help me here boys
February 18, 2009 at 16:49
carbon based facist more like
February 18, 2009 at 16:50
rico01 just going back to Saturday when you was down on him just thought id check to see if he had gone up a bit in your estimations
February 18, 2009 at 16:56
I’m off. Have fun everyone. I’m in Berlin for a couple of days so I won’t find out the results of the poll. Boooo
Pedro, Raddy et al. See you in the S+B on Saturday.
February 18, 2009 at 16:57
Kev
Check Google Maps and get the name of the road then search that road with key words like Pub, Irish bar and so on
February 18, 2009 at 16:57
Steve
take it easy fella
February 18, 2009 at 16:58
nick – a little bit, but he has a way to go for me, but as i said previous, i dont take to him much, but if he scores goals, then i will rate him as a footballer, i would prefer to see Dudu and RvP on Saturday
February 18, 2009 at 16:58
raif – how you doing
February 18, 2009 at 16:58
I think its funny that all gooners can remember Eboue’s 5 good moments in an Arsenal shirt. I actually think that says more about him in a negative way than a positive one.
Vela had more than 5 good moments on Monday night FFS!
February 18, 2009 at 17:00
hey Rico. im doing ok thanks. how have you been
February 18, 2009 at 17:02
gazzap says it all really
February 18, 2009 at 17:09
Good night all…..
Good night Carbon based unit !!!
February 18, 2009 at 17:12
Kev, the Tollington?
February 18, 2009 at 17:12
I agree with most people that Eboue is at best back up to Sagna but the idea that we should keep him solely for that role is flawed. Sagna seems to be rarely injured so is Eboue expected to sit on the bench for pretty much the whole of the season? If he is not playing in the first team do you think he should keep fit by playing in the reserves? If he did he would be denying important playing time to our up and coming 17 year olds.
When we used to like Eboue; he was playing RB; he would get down that wing before whipping in some very good crosses; in many ways it is understandable why Wenger gave him a chance to play on the wing but it has failed and with Coquelin being ready to be cover for Sagna, Eboue should be sold in the summer. As a right back, he is worth around 12 mil, which could go to buying a player more necessary to our needs that Eboue.
February 18, 2009 at 17:13
http://www.ukpubfinder.com/pub/10972
February 18, 2009 at 17:15
well done Maqitlarge.
Kev is this the place. it has a Picture
http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub1191.html
February 18, 2009 at 17:17
Occasionally go there, although its out of the way.
Good memories as I saw teh game where Reading beat Spurs there after we beat some team or other.
Good if you’re a smoker too. Loads of outside area with speakers.
February 18, 2009 at 17:18
I think wenger also had a big decision to make with the goalkeepers next season. I suspect he wants Fabi as number 1. question is has he got the balls to drop a far more senior keeper to number 2? Almunia might not be willing to sit behind Fabi having waited a long time for Lehmann to disappear. Will Fabi be happy sitting behind Almunia, who lets face it, is not as good as Fabi? Or will that Pele from Le Mans be happy to come in at number 2? He is 26 I think, so far older than Fabi. Its a tricky one I think.
Personally I would go for Fabi as No1 and if Almunia does not like it then say goodbye to him and try and get in a clear number 2. someone who knows they are our number 2.
February 18, 2009 at 17:21
London do you think we could get 12mil i wanted to sell him anyway but at that price we could buy a couple of decent players if we wheel and deal.Thats that then off he goes
February 18, 2009 at 17:24
Nick,, i Sold Eboue for 15 MILL in my Football Manager game. does that cunt?
February 18, 2009 at 17:27
Rasputin, great point… I noticed Sags crosses were better.
February 18, 2009 at 17:27
think that last bit describes the person who paid the 15mil
February 18, 2009 at 17:28
Nick, ah yes yyou’re right about diaby but it may have been the ankle injury that the Chav cnut got off the Pass master. I can recall it now, the Pass master leaving a trailing foot in and Cnut Tery’s face droppping like it did when he missed the peno in his paymasters backyard.
February 18, 2009 at 17:28
Man City lol
February 18, 2009 at 17:31
Happy days abromovich must have shit himself with anger when he missed that, they said he slipped he was trying to just lay down so they would all jump on him once it went in, when it didn’t he said he slipped
February 18, 2009 at 17:36
One either has principles or not.Eboue is at best an average footballer who is a cheat and a disgrace to the club.He did dive to win the freekick in the CL Final,but to me he should be shot of ASAP.His grinning and innicent look every time he goes down,has been mastered by him for a number of years.Good ridence to bad rubbish.
February 18, 2009 at 17:36
why were on chavski cashly cole must have a cheating disorder he cheated on us with chealsea and ended up just being another player rather then the best left back in the country. He then cheats on his raving fit wife with some old pig from croydon so his wife drops him out.He must be so thick he just dont know when his got it good.
February 18, 2009 at 17:39
Kelsey im with you and so is everybody else.
February 18, 2009 at 17:43
Nick
My valuation of Eboue is based on the prices that spuds pay….Palacios…15 mil….Eboue 12 mil…yep, seems to make sense.
February 18, 2009 at 17:45
By the way I don’t expect Eboue to play on Saturday but I bet he returns for Roma!!!
February 18, 2009 at 17:47
ok thanks raif –
got to go, catch you all tomorrow
February 18, 2009 at 17:47
He should’t play unless theres an injury no body could play that bad to warrent his return to the team
February 18, 2009 at 17:48
nick
i Still dont get how he could Cheat on his Super Fit wife with that Hair Dresser, you would think having her would be enough for any man
but i guess Cole isnt a Man after all so that should answer my question
February 18, 2009 at 17:49
I voted for Denilson to make the grade. Not because I think the other two won’t mek it, but because he will be most useful. If Eboue is sold now and Sagna has injury, who do we play at RB, Kolo? I am having a laugh! For song, when all others are fit, definitely he will be at the bench but like him or hate him, injury to other key players had forced him on the coach. Btwn Song and Ramsey at the moment, I will still play song until the former matures.
February 18, 2009 at 17:50
Ahh Nick, there lies the conundrum…he wasn’t playing badly before he got sent off.
February 18, 2009 at 17:52
Answered your own question three fella!!!
February 18, 2009 at 17:53
London he was and for weeks before, dont tell me the eboue brigades got to you as well!!!
February 18, 2009 at 17:54
Eboue must know that he is in the last chance saloon; he will play against Roma and I wouldn’t put it past him to score. Nothing suprises me anymore with the pass master.
February 18, 2009 at 17:56
Nick was Eboue playing well before he got sent off?
Just because you tell the truth does not mean that you want him to stay.
February 18, 2009 at 17:57
im gone se yal tommorow.
February 18, 2009 at 18:00
London, just when i thought i was out you pulled me back in, He was playing like crap at spuds his usual im gonna do something stupid mood was obvious from the kick off if you mean running round like a headless chicken is him playing well then id agree,
February 18, 2009 at 18:01
what a bunch of cocks they are on arsenal.com…
gilberto’s top 10 goals is the latest headline, last week it was vieira are they taking the piss or somthing?
February 18, 2009 at 18:06
Nick
Sorry to drag you back. I’m really not going to defend Eboue but using your terminology I thought he was running round like a headless chicken better than he normally did. Oh and he did come closest to scoring.
February 18, 2009 at 18:07
London, using the Spuds as a measure of a players value is like using Man City to judge a players value.
If we could only get £12mill for Hleb, we’d never get that much for Eboue.
I reckon he is a £6mill player at the most.
February 18, 2009 at 18:09
“I know having scored 30 goals in a season that people will always be waiting for more this season but the most important thing is to keep on going and to progress.’
So now Ade doesn’t score goals like Thierry… can we reduce his salary?
February 18, 2009 at 18:10
If we paid 12 million or so for Arshavin, can Eboue really be worth 12 million? I’d say he’s a 5 million pound player at most, and that 5 million is based on all the experience he’s had in an Arsenal shirt and being coached by Arsene Wenger, having played in the Champions League including the final.
Ever since Rosicky got injured and Eboue has been first choice at right back the team performances have gone down. He is the most curious of all of Wenger’s choices.
Back in the day when it didn’t work out, Wenger had no problem rotating or buying players. That was one a key issue amongst fans, that we kept making major changes every season whereas Manyoo had a stable backbone.
Wenger let some of the best players ever to wear an Arsenal shirt go or wasn’t able to keep them, yet Eboue has somehow managed to become one of his favourite choices.
See Wenger has got it right so often, I love his footballing philosophy, he’s revolutionised English football, he’s one of the greatest all time managers
and we could go on and on about what Wenger has done for Arsenal…..however this season has exposed some of the flaws in Arsenal’s tactics, especially man management, that we’re playing sub-standard players when we have good ones available (Vela) and too many greats who would have done a great service for Arsenal for at least a few seasons have left to play for other clubs.
But since we’re on an upturn, watching Arsenal play against Cardiff with two proper wingers showed us just what we’ve lacked, I’m once again regaining hope that we’ll have a good streak, especially with our fixture list, 4 games we should win.
Eboue needs to go and we can’t just keep playing Adebayor, I’m an Arsenal fan first, and fully support our great manager Arsene Wenger, but that shall not prevent me from expressing myself when I see that what Wenger could have changed or can change to improve the team, and we need to go back to the old way of doing things, the old Arsenal under Wenger.
Our defending has improved dramatically, I think that’s why we had the handbrake on had had a drought of goals, but now we know we can defend as well as play, no major adjustments needed. Wenger has done what he set out to do, sort our defence out with the resources we have, but it has cost us points, we cannot regress now after paying such a massive price.
This is the first time in Wenger’s history as Arsenal manager that he’s conceded the title in February. Now we need an excellent run in the FA cup, I’m confident we can beat Roma and getting into that Champions League position is massive.
This must be the last season of tinkering about, enough is enough,Arsene has some massive decisions to make in the summer, and he has to ensure we keep our best and sell the gristle in summer, we know who the best players are and deep down so does Arsene no more filler players such as Eboue…..or putting on a facade that he’s the “pass master” and no more avoiding buying players such as Alonso, or losing Flamini on a free contract, these were blunders, lets get back to being the flowing Arsenal we last saw in 2007 and with Eduardo back, we have got back the fox in the box we’ve desperately needed ever since he’s been out of action.
February 18, 2009 at 18:12
haha, I just read a headline:
‘Ade would swap goals for trophies.’
Ade, no one would swap 12 goals for a trophy!
February 18, 2009 at 18:13
Nice positive piece finest… well said.
February 18, 2009 at 18:15
Pedro.
One of the reasons I am so positive about Nik is that he presents a viable alternative to Adebayor as the leader of the line. Dudu and RvP are 2nd strikers. Nik, despite having a tendency to play too deep, can play that role.
I would love Ade to start banging them in, but his attitude and general demeanour is turning the very people who idolised him at the end of last season, to detest him now.
Who would have thought that the man who Ferdinand and Terry said was their most difficult opponent would descend so low , so fast? Apart from Ethan !!
February 18, 2009 at 18:16
Cheers Pedro sorry about the typos, I didn’t proof read it.
February 18, 2009 at 18:18
Good read Finest, and some very valid points.
Who would be your ‘gristle’ ?
February 18, 2009 at 18:21
Spent the whole afternoon watching a feed from Antigua. Been a dull days play, but at least we are on top.
February 18, 2009 at 18:21
Hey Pedro
I’m bored so I’ll run with it. Excluding the Kaka deal then Man city pay very similar prices to spuds. Both have one thing in common: they have to pay market value. Neither can use the Arsenal excuse of “Arsene will make you a better player” as a lever to lower the price.
All the prices that Arsenal buy or sell seem to be skewed, Hleb, Henry, Arshavin, none of them make much sense compared to the prices that spuds and Man city pay; this gives me the impression that it is those clubs who set the price standard.
If Spuds needed a new RB: 12 mil for Eboue doesn’t sound out of place to me in view of their recent purchases.
February 18, 2009 at 18:26
Definitely Eboue, I am still undecided about other players.
We have some great youths, such as Ramsey and Wilshere, it’s great that they’ve been given a chance.
Song has potential but he really must equal the amount of bad games he’s played with good ones.
Adebayor wastes too many chances, although if he were to leave we would need an equivalent striker with arial ability.
He’s got us some important goals, but he is inconsistent. I feel that if we get offered 25 million for him, we should take it.
I’d keep the rest.
In summer Arsene needs to decide, do we have a ballwinning midfielder who is ready, and who is his first choice. Does this player match up to Arsenal greats such as Gilberto or Flamini. We have all the creative players we need, and I’m hoping that we’ll keep up the good work defensively because good central defenders are extremely hard to find.
February 18, 2009 at 18:29
Finest
You have just fallen into the trap of valueing players by the prices that Arsenal buy and sell at. It is distaughted and therefore almost meaningless.
And this constant mistake of believing that somehow we could have signed Alonso: we couldn’t. Liverpool were only going to sell if they were able to sign Barry. Did they sign Barry?
February 18, 2009 at 18:36
The idea that Song some how owes the club good games is ridiculous. He is 20 it’s called development. Song needs to continue improving that is all.
February 18, 2009 at 18:38
He had a price so we could have but I see your point London, although that would have gone towards them signing Barry. They wanted a few million more for Alonso, Villa wanted a few mill more for Barry.
Instead Wenger chose to give the youth some experience this season, and this precious experience should set us up for the next few seasons.
Wenger went in totally gung ho, and we all predicted that without a midfield general that we would be in trouble. Things are on the up, lets hope they continue in such a manner.
February 18, 2009 at 18:41
If someone like spurs wanted a player like eboue then £12 mil isn’t a bad shout as a valuation. Same as they paid for palacios and bit more than they paid for hutton. In fact I’d expect him to be worth more than palacios
i agree london regarding song. the anti-songites are saying it’s irrelevant when he has a good game now, because of all the bad games he’s had. If he was having one good game every five and was inconsistent then that would be fair ebough, but as it is he was very raw, and played at that level, and has improved, so is now consistently playing at that improved level, and will continue improving.
February 18, 2009 at 18:43
London.
I would love to agree with you.
But we can no longer afford to carry players that show so little. Song has basic deficiencies in his game. Most significantly, his lack of pace. He cannot get back to a player that runs past him. He therefore relies on players backing him up, which is fine, but not ideal when Song is picked as the defensive shield.
Of course he has potential, as you say, he is just a boy, but surely our future lies elsewhere.
February 18, 2009 at 18:45
i think our future lies elsewhere regarding a defensive mid too raddy, which is why i really expect someone to come in in the summer, and although the yaya news of the world stories are obviously bollocks i could really see him coming
February 18, 2009 at 18:49
It’s a natural reaction A, when Song has made errors that have cost us, the fans will demand better performances. I want Song to be the best, just like I want every Arsenal player to be regardless of whether he’s put in crap performances in previous games.
He has been thrown in the deep end, and most comments are aimed at Wenger for not having a viable alternative for the ball winning role where we have a glass jaw…..if Song doesn’t mop up….who will? We used to have options, that’s what the issues are about.
Song will get his plaudits if and when he deserves them, he got Le Champ last week and we alll want him to play well. We can’t be too harsh but we can’t afford to drop our standards or lose points to give the lad a run in the team. Song like every Arsenal player should be picked on merit.
February 18, 2009 at 18:57
Big Raddy
I know you come at this from a respectful angle and ultimately you might be right about him having to go else where; but right now, he is improving so fast that I think it is too early to simply disgard him. And, you may have noticed that this is now the view of Seb, Paulinho, Pedro and “A” so I am no longer alone.
Against spuds he was joint man of the match; he stopped them comming through the middle and against Cardiff he simply did his job. Far too early to want to get rid of him.
February 18, 2009 at 19:00
Song is picked on merit: West Ham away, Liverpool, Chelsea, Villa, spuds; Song played very well in all these games.
February 18, 2009 at 19:10
adebayor fro eto.. good swap
February 18, 2009 at 19:12
im still Hoping we Sell Ade… we got him for 3mill. so whatever we get for him will be a Sizable profit
February 18, 2009 at 19:13
i think we’d accept anything £20m plus raif in the summer, maybe even 15-20 mil. If barca or roma were stupid enough to want him i’d be happy with a bit of money plus yaya, or just a straight swap for de rossi!
February 18, 2009 at 19:14
1-0 moscow wooo hooo
February 18, 2009 at 19:14
ha ha ha villa cunts 1-0 to the cska
February 18, 2009 at 19:17
A.. i hope so mate. ill be very happy with 15 mill. maybe Milan will come back for him? who knows.
but after selling him would you add to our attacking line or leave it the way it is. i would be happy the way it is with just Jay Simpson in the ranks
February 18, 2009 at 19:18
A
i hope so mate. ill be very happy with 15 mill. maybe Milan will come back for him? who knows.
but after selling him would you add to our attacking line or leave it the way it is. i would be happy the way it is with just Jay Simpson in the ranks
February 18, 2009 at 19:18
villa’s defense is weak… that was a simple piece of attacking play and they were cut open!
February 18, 2009 at 19:18
A
i hope so mate. ill be very happy with 15 mill. maybe Milan will come back for him?
February 18, 2009 at 19:19
A.
but after selling him would you add to our attacking line or leave it the way it is. i would be happy the way it is with just Jay Simpson in the ranks
February 18, 2009 at 19:20
A.
would you add to our attack. or would you leave it the way it is?
i would hold back on spending and bring J.Simpson into the ranks
February 18, 2009 at 19:20
London.
As you say, I come in peace ! But, a player can learn skills, they can learn tactical awareness, they can improve their game in almost every department except pace. Flam succeeded because he was fast over a short distance. You know what’s coming …..
We have a team philosophy that is based on speed, both of body and mind. Song just doesn’t fit that profile.
As you say, there will be games when we play a different style and for those games Song is a useful addition. However, I think we can buy better
February 18, 2009 at 19:22
yeah that’s another possibility raif, though i would like us to use him as a bargaining tool for yaya or de rossi, though de rossi is unlikely. Yaya i really think will be available in the summer, and would make sense if that’s why wenger didn’t go for anyone in jan.
15-25 mil for ade
8-12 mil for diaby
3-6 mil for simpson
2-5 mil for randall
get in yaya or equivalent for 10-12
centre back for 10-12
summer business done there, sorted!
February 18, 2009 at 19:23
hey raif,
I think we have enough strikers.
Eduardo, Vela, Theo?, Rvp, Nick and Arshavin as well.
February 18, 2009 at 19:23
that would give us,
RVP,
NIKKI-B,
EDDIE,
J.SIMPSON
– & –
VELA,
THEO
ARSHAVIN
to push up if we get injuries
February 18, 2009 at 19:23
choy
SNAP!!!1
February 18, 2009 at 19:24
Adebayor? I would be happy with £6m, a bag of chips and an intimate hour with Jessica Alba.
In fact – forget the £6m and the bag of chips.
February 18, 2009 at 19:25
i wouldn’t add to it raif, we don’t need to imo, unless someone like villa or benzema were available on the cheap, which they wouldn’t be! Simpson i expect to be sold though.
If ade goes, up top we’ll have vp, eduardo, bendtner, vela, theo, even arshavin can play second striker, we wouldn’t need anyone else
out wide we’d have arshavin, nasri, rosicky, wilshere, and vela and theo can play there if needs be.
I really can’t see any offensive signings in the summer, even if ade and even diaby go
February 18, 2009 at 19:25
A. i really hope we dont sell simpson just yet.
Diaby, Eboue, Ade, Randall
i wouldnt lose sleep over if we sold them
February 18, 2009 at 19:26
Big Raddy
It is not often that I feel beaten by common sense. Have a good evening.
February 18, 2009 at 19:27
Jessica Alba.
ill give Eboues Legs for Jessica Alba..
and just to seal the deal ill give Ade for free
February 18, 2009 at 19:27
i think everyone is getting ahead of themselves too much it was only cardiff who we beat
February 18, 2009 at 19:28
Raif, i totally agree with your last few comments. If we sold ade and got say 15mil then we wouldnt have to buy another striker and then we cud buy a top class CB for £15mil surely
February 18, 2009 at 19:29
Agbonglahor misses more chances than bendtner
February 18, 2009 at 19:29
i think the summer will be the best time to sell him raif. He’ll never have the ability to be a top top player, and will never be close to being as good as vela, theo, and bendtner, who are younger than him, and vp and eduardo will be around for a while. He’ll make a decent premiership striker, we have top top talent coming through and he’ll never get close to the team.
I agree about those four, and simpson, but I’d only be ok with eboue going if we signed a very good attacking right back as back up for eboue and i doubt we will. Which is why I think eboue will stay another season as back up for sagna, then leave next summer when coquelin is ready to step up.
February 18, 2009 at 19:31
yeah kenny, same thinking as me, adebayor and diaby go, along with randall and simpson who will never make it properly, and that’ll fund a top centre back, top dm, and make a bit of profit!
February 18, 2009 at 19:34
I thought coquelin was a midfielder, is he being groomed as a right back?
February 18, 2009 at 19:35
That right winger Krasic for CSKA is someone I rate. Not sure how he’s playing tonight but I heard Madrid were after him.
February 18, 2009 at 19:36
I find it quite disconcerting how mullered we were by Villa reserves the other day.
The reserve team seem to share the traits as the first team when it comes to ‘giving up’ on shit pitches.
February 18, 2009 at 19:37
he’s been playing there reguarly for the reserves when we’ve had a full team choy, and been fantastic there, i really like the idea of him there, though he isn’t necessarily being turned into a right back as he’s played centre mid for the youths, and played centre mid on monday when the usual reserves were with the first team. Even if he isn’t seen as a right back first and foremost, he can still fill in there very well when he moves up to the first team squad, which will mean no need for eboue
February 18, 2009 at 19:39
i wouldn’t say we were mullered the other day paulinho? we had a very weak and young team out, and were all over them the last 15-20 minutes! (my sky+ messed up so only saw from 70 odd minutes onwards, gonna watch in full today) was the first half bad then?
February 18, 2009 at 19:39
…..Just before that fateful game last season the Birmingham manager Alex McLeish and lifelong friend Alex Ferguson were having a few bottles of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The title race was very tight between Arsenal and Manchester United at that point and Sir Alex reminded his fellow manager that the best way to defeat Arsenal was to get “stuck in”
The rest is history.
February 18, 2009 at 19:44
For most of the game we were poor A, Villa should have scored about four goals in the first half and our midfield, which consisted of talented players such as Cocquelin and Frimpong, didn’t seem to track runners or show any hunger to do the dirty side of the game.
They targetted Tom Cruise and he was poor but it can’t all be blamed on him.
February 18, 2009 at 19:46
kenny smith & A
knowing our luck we will be willing to sell him in the summer but HE “Ade” wont want to go anywere since he has had a shit season.
but ill happy see him go for a Decent Fee no lower then 12mill and get a Decent Center Back. as lets face it.
Gallas and Silvest wont be around for long.
February 18, 2009 at 19:47
If we give up our champions league spot to these talentless twats Villa I go spare.
When the pace of the game drops their lack of class is palpable.
In every home again in europe they get outclassed time and time again, and by relatively mediocre teams as well.
February 18, 2009 at 19:48
oh ok, that sucks a bit, have to look at it when it tapes later. In the last 20 mins that i saw it looked like a weird match, sunu was just trying party tricks not achieving much, coquelin chasing everything and looking tidy, trying few skills too, merida mixture of nice touches and poor giving the ball away, and frimpong looked tidier on the ball than when ive seen him previously, i always thought he looked strong and energetic but his distribution has always been pretty dodgy. How did nordveit play overall, and jay emmanuel-thomas??
February 18, 2009 at 19:49
Again, we have people too happy to sell off our younger players! Yes A, Im talkin to you mate!!!
Simpson desrves a season with us, before he goes, IMO.
February 18, 2009 at 19:50
on another Note i wish we still had Villa to play as i really want our Very Own Croazilan to stick a few past them after their sick fans was singing that song about Dudu,
it went somthing like
“He had Silky Skils now he walks like Heather Mills Eduadoo Eduadoo”
fucking Twunts
February 18, 2009 at 19:50
Paulinho;
I predict (I know, I know) that after the next 7 league games, ours and Villa’s positions will be changed.
February 18, 2009 at 19:52
who will be willing to bet Soon as Gallas Leaves us ARSHAVIN will get the number 10 shirt??
ill buy that for a Doller
February 18, 2009 at 19:52
Chelsea will thump them 3-1 on the weekend. New manager and all but it will be papering over the cracks. I expect them both to get weaker as the season goes on.
February 18, 2009 at 19:55
only our younger players who aren’t good enough loner! I’ve seen enough of simpson to feel that there’s no way he can make it with us, you can’t keep every young player! Up front (this is if ade goes) we already have vp and eduardo who are relatively experienced but will be around for a good few years, and bendtner, vela, and theo who are much much more talented and already at a level simpson could never equal, and younger than him. He’ll never get a game with us, not even as a squad player, and he’ll never be good enough to surpass those players…. If he was a defensive mid of an equivalent standard then he would get a go, but as a forward, with players amongst the best in europe in eduardo and vp, and some of the most youngsters players in europe coming through in vela, theo, and bendtner, he’ll never ever get a look in.
I think if he’s successful at west brom then he could well sign permanently for them in the summer, or if not a newly promoted team for next year
February 18, 2009 at 19:59
A,
yeah thats a good point come to think of it,
February 18, 2009 at 20:01
Does anyone else want villa to finish 4th. And for us to win the champions leauge, meaning villa will have to be demoted back to the uefa cup. Cruel, but highly enjoyable.
February 18, 2009 at 20:01
senderos and flam started for milan
February 18, 2009 at 20:04
What can I say? I rate Simpson and his attitude/work rate are spot on IMO. If we sell Ade and get Eto’o in, then I might be happier with your decision to sell Jay!
Eboue can go, we have coquelin (OK, not Gav Hoyte then either! Gawd you’re a hard man A!) gallas looks like he’s out the door, doubt any of the yutes are ready to step up just yet (no! we aint selling Nordveit, bartley mate!) So, we need a new CB in the summer, a new central midfielder looks on the cards and that may pave the way for Song or Diaby to be sold too, which I wouldnt be too upset about.
February 18, 2009 at 20:05
senderos just almost cost milan a goal, kinda
February 18, 2009 at 20:07
Weird…
February 18, 2009 at 20:08
Wont let me post….???
What can I say? I rate Simpson and his attitude/work rate are spot on IMO. If we sell Ade and get Eto’o in, then I might be happier with your decision to sell Jay!
Eboue can go, we have Coquelin (OK, not Gav Hoyte then either! Gawd you’re a hard man A!) gallas looks like he’s out the door, doubt any of the yutes are ready to step up just yet (no! we aint selling Nordveit, bartley mate!) So, we need a new CB in the summer, a new central midfielder looks on the cards and that may pave the way for Song or Diaby to be sold too, which I wouldnt be too upset about.
February 18, 2009 at 20:09
Is there a critic filter on this blog? Wont let me post now!
February 18, 2009 at 20:11
What can I say? I rate Simpson and his attitude/work rate are spot on IMO. If we sell Ade and get Eto’o in, then I might be happier with your decision to sell Jay!
Eboue can go, we have Coquelin (OK, not Gav Hoyte then either! Gawd you’re a hard man A!) Gallas looks like he’s out the door, doubt any of the yutes are ready to step up just yet (No! We aint selling Nordveit or Bartley mate!)
So, we need a new CB in the summer, a new central midfielder looks on the cards and that may pave the way for one or both of Song/Diaby to be sold or loaned too, which I wouldnt be too upset about.
February 18, 2009 at 20:11
the same thing is happening to me Loner..
February 18, 2009 at 20:12
Oh ffs! I give up!
February 18, 2009 at 20:13
Hi.
Just one simple question today guys.I have heared that we are interested in signing Yoan Pele. He used to be good, back in the days, but since 2006 I haven’t heard anything about him.Is he still good?Is he good enough to be our new no.1?I think that Fabiański is a better overall keeper(just my humble opionin).
February 18, 2009 at 20:13
Its telling me Im duplicating posts when it won’t even let me post it once!
Is there an IT Tech type fella in the house?
February 18, 2009 at 20:14
So who do you want to win this weekend, Villa or Chavski or is a draw the best result?
Personally I hope Chavski win, I think they will be a different team under Hiddink, so Villa are the team we have to beat again.
February 18, 2009 at 20:14
You too as well then Raif?
February 18, 2009 at 20:16
utd and milan winning, boooooo
February 18, 2009 at 20:16
Pattg; I think a draw, keep em both in touchin distance. Looking at our next 7 league games compared to Villa. I really can see us overtaking them by some way in that time, so having the chavs closer to us as well, will do for me mate!
February 18, 2009 at 20:18
Loner
you could be posting words that are Filterd. so it is going into the Spam section of G&P’s inbox.
ofcourse you wont be told this by WordPress so all that happens is you get sent right back to the Top of todays Post.
so with ur last Comment already in the Spam Section you try to post it again. Hench them saying you have posted duplicating post’s
February 18, 2009 at 20:18
What can I say? I rate Simpson and his attitude/work rate are spot on IMO. If we sell Ade and get Eto’o in, then I might be happier with your decision to sell Jay!
Eboue can go, we have Coquelin (OK, not Gav Hoyte then either! Gawd you’re a hard man A!) Gallas looks like he’s out the door, doubt any of the yutes are ready to step up just yet (No! We aint selling Nordveit or Bartley mate!)
February 18, 2009 at 20:18
i’ve had that a fair bit too raif, don’t get what i could be saying that’s filteres though!
February 18, 2009 at 20:18
its been happening to me a few times aswell.
February 18, 2009 at 20:19
Raif, your banter is top class.
I see the spurs have yet to release the DVD of their latest draw against us…. i hear it was going to be called I WAS THERE 0-0 hahahaha
Martin o Neil turns up to a european game wearing his usual tracksuit!!!! Does he not have a bit of self respect and wear a suit for a european game?
February 18, 2009 at 20:20
Maciek;
Dunno if Pele’s any good mate. But, I do feel as if we are up to capacity with French dudes. (Is that racist?)
February 18, 2009 at 20:22
if we’re going to sign someone then i don’t care what nationality they are, if not english then french would be my second choice as that’d mean easier to settle into arsenal life make friends etc
February 18, 2009 at 20:22
If United win 1-0 again, I will puke!
February 18, 2009 at 20:24
wouldnt mind seeing a spaniard, croat or russian so cesc, eduardo or arshavin cud have a buddy to talk to and maybe ensure they stay a bit longer lol
February 18, 2009 at 20:25
This might have been asked before, and if so sorry
But how come AC Milan can buy Beckham? he is only on loan, so surely if they pay money for him now, it is outside of the transfer window!!
February 18, 2009 at 20:27
oh my god villa let back in but what the fuck was the keeper doing????? he dived totally the wrong way what the fuck??? that should of been an easy save!!!!
February 18, 2009 at 20:27
Maciek,
Fabianski will be No:1 and Almunia who has no real competition will eventually leave.Ever since he said he would like to play for England,he hasn’t improved,He is just an average keeper,who makes the same error of judgement time and time again.It’s just my opinion.He is payed to make saves and command the box(which he doesn’t do very well)
February 18, 2009 at 20:28
kenny smith
hahahahaha… i think they had a Pland DVD sequel, called
I WAS THERE “THE TWIN ZERO’s”
but backing for the flick was rebuffed as there was a lack of money for any action Senes since they blew their entire Budget on the Eboue Sending off.
February 18, 2009 at 20:29
scene****
February 18, 2009 at 20:30
pat apparently they registered him as a player, and as he’s already registered, it’s allowed to be made permanent or something like that, or they registered him til the end of the year even though he wasn’t contracted that long?? i remember hearing about it but can’t remember the specifics
February 18, 2009 at 20:31
kenny smith
Also Watch this video i did
February 18, 2009 at 20:32
Thanks Angy. No,it’s not racism.I think that we all have enough of Wenger’s experiments and want to see more non French players. Arshavin is just a start.Well, I belive he is.
February 18, 2009 at 20:32
If the French player was Gourcuff, then I wouldnt mind another player from across the Channel! But a keeper with dubious credentials? Nah, not for me.
February 18, 2009 at 20:33
A so basically, if you were struggling to agree a fee for a player just before the Transfer Deadline, you could bring him in on loan to get through the deadline and then permanently sign him a few days later
Sounds like a very convenient loophole.
February 18, 2009 at 20:34
hahahah i hear the games are being released as a box two disc set.
I think the marketing goes something like this
“New Treble D box set out now, I WAS THERE TREBLE D(DOUBLE DERBY DRAWS)”
February 18, 2009 at 20:35
yeah i don’t think pele will come in, if yaya isn’t available then a french dm would be a definite possibility, as would a french centre back!!
I did hope for gourcuff a while ago loner, but now arshavin is in it won’t happen unfortunately.
February 18, 2009 at 20:35
pls any live stream for the manu game???
February 18, 2009 at 20:36
yeah it seems like thats the situation pat. Didn’t pompey do a similar thing with defoe last jan?
February 18, 2009 at 20:36
Im watchin da United Fulham game. They 2-0 up. Fuck you know they make it so easy. It just fucks me off.
February 18, 2009 at 20:38
lol raif the video was good haha
February 18, 2009 at 20:39
February 18, 2009 at 20:42
ive spent the majority of yesterday and today watching reply’s of eduardo’s goals.. The man is top class. Cant praise him enough
February 18, 2009 at 20:43
sorry replays
February 18, 2009 at 20:48
lewd24 pls d feed pls
February 18, 2009 at 20:49
its 2-0 and game over, why would anyone keep watching utd when they’re going to win?!
February 18, 2009 at 20:50
Sorry for those that got spammed… Geoff put Jay in the spam words…
February 18, 2009 at 20:52
Thanks Kelsey.With Arsh on board, I don’t think we really need Gourcuff, since he isn’t a cdm and with Fab, Theo and Rocky back we are sorted in an attacking positions.2 CDM are what we really need.
February 18, 2009 at 20:53
I new it. i had a Feeling it was the Word -Jay.
Whoop Whoop go me
February 18, 2009 at 20:54
one top one will do maciek, and one centre back, then we’re sorted, one hell of a squad too!!
February 18, 2009 at 20:57
Has anyone been watching CSKAA vs Villa? How was Akinfeejev playing?I love him and would have loved to see him in our team. He is 100 times better than Almunia.
February 18, 2009 at 20:58
I wonder if Geoff has set his video for 9.45 on ArseTV – Spotlight – Alex Song.
February 18, 2009 at 21:00
Akinfeev was pretty average IMO, maciek. I know he’s been highly rated for some time now, but whenever Ive seen him, he hasnt really dont it for me…
February 18, 2009 at 21:01
So, it was that really offensive word Jay then pedro???
February 18, 2009 at 21:02
Well, the really intelligent and thought provoking post it prevented me from posting is completely wasted now!
You’ll all have to wait till its made into a movie now, instead
February 18, 2009 at 21:04
Could really do with Pantsil getting a goal for Fulham to aid my Fantasy football title challenge!
February 18, 2009 at 21:05
Thanks once more Angry.
February 18, 2009 at 21:31
Ojima Im watching it on cable. Sorry buddy
February 18, 2009 at 21:35
barazite’s scored for derby
February 18, 2009 at 21:45
Go………….Barazite!!!!
February 18, 2009 at 21:58
Pretty much… Geoff wont talk to anyone with that name…
Was Barazite’s goal any good?
February 18, 2009 at 22:09
Big Raddy
Actually Rtist has really pissed me off.
If I feel so unhappy that I am still smarting the day after, I hope I would have the balls to directly question the guy who pissed me off.
WELL ITS FUNNY YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE A BIG GIRLS BLOUSE WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE IT !
February 18, 2009 at 22:11
Big Raddy
Actually Rtist has really pissed me off.
If I feel so unhappy that I am still smarting the day after, I hope I would have the balls to directly question the guy who pissed me off.
WELL ITS FUNNY YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE A BIG GIRLS BLOUSE WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE IT ! YET CALL OTHERS STUPID AND IMMATURE WHEN THEN THERE FIGHTING FOR THERE OWN GROUND ..
the old double standards ’cause im old trick ?
at least you dont have anyone biting at your heels after every comment made …
until now .
February 18, 2009 at 22:25
I see a lot of Groovers would like Dennilson in the center as DM or box to box midfielder. In two years he may turn out as good as Alonso, but he is too lightweight and against aggressive players he gives the ball away in the midfield exposing our defence. Watch us against Porto away. Diaby is in the same boat. Song is still our strongest midfielder, so untill Wenger buys someone better, we are stuck with Song. And his major weakness is pace and you cannot teach pace, but you can compensate for it.
February 18, 2009 at 22:36
apparently barazite’s goal was slotted in but deflected, sounds like a not good goal to me but meh, good that he scored
February 18, 2009 at 22:40
young guns say barazite got an assist too, good good, glad he’s doing well there, though don’t see how he’ll ever make it with us!
February 18, 2009 at 22:48
Morning/Evening All, anything of interest happen yesterday?
February 18, 2009 at 22:54
Barazite’s goal was better than described by most. He ran half the length of the pitch before firing home with the aid of a slight deflection.
Good goal.
February 18, 2009 at 23:05
A; Yet another of our youn Guns you want rid of! He also had an assist too, so there!
February 18, 2009 at 23:23
Ethangunner..bite away..I admitted my error and consequently fell head first on my sword. As for confronting someone immediately..kinda new to this Reply thing and although I intended to respond after I read the post, there was a post from the authors stating a NEW article had posted; didn’t think I could comment on an old article..and I kinda waited. I am in the states so the time here is 3 PM Wednesday and I will assume that the post that pissed me off was written earlier?..another day?..who knows..at this point I am both humbled and dismayed. You can be sure that I will simply be a reader and not a participant in any colloquy that follows.
February 19, 2009 at 00:13
ha i don’t want to get rid of him, he just won’t make it because of the talent we’ve got at the club! Simpson is much worse than vp, eduardo, bendtner, theo, vela, and is older than the last three, and the first two will be around for 2/3 years at least, simpson will never be better than any of them, so won’t get a look in!
Likewise the amazing talent we have in the attacking midfield role with barazite, before the start of the season i wanted barazite to stay because i thought he could be a decent squad player filling in whilst rosicky was injured and just when we needed someone like that, rather than playing eboue. However now we’ve got nasri, arshavin, rosicky who will all be miles ahead of barazite obviously, and in the up and coming roles we have wilshere one of the biggest talents in europe, and merida who was one of the biggest talents in europe a couple of years ago, and still has massive potential. Not to mention theo and vela who would probably play ahead of barazite out wide. Barazite just won’t get a look in, so i expect us to offload him, just because of the incredible talent we’ve got at our disposal there already, and in terms of kids with potential.
Barazite and simpson should end up being good premiership players, but we have far too many exceptional or potentially exceptional talents at the club in their respective positions, so staying at the club they won’t get a look in, and won’t develop. Randall is just a prick so I want him to go! Diaby as well I don’t think will get a look in in terms of regular starts, and his development has stagnated so he needs to leave to a club where he’ll start every game help his own career, as well as the fact it’ll make more space to bring through wilshere and merida.
February 19, 2009 at 01:09
Confidentgoner
I see a lot of Grovers would like Denilson . In two years he may turn out as good as Alonso, but he is too lightweight and against aggressive players…
YES thats true confident ,currently he is … but you know the right mix of bringing a top quality youngster up is being beside seasoned experienced talent .
currently its like the blind leading the blind in our midfield .. and they will fail collectively as there is no experience amongst any of them .
nasri has great SKILLS , so does jack , but experience to learn from in the center is lacking ….
im not sure how you get over that hurdle , we have rosicky to return ONE DAY ! and AA ..
and i still think even cesc needs guidance
so what do you do ?
its a matter of getting the experience HANDS ON each week and play them , its the only way any of them will develop.
Thats another thing wenger is guilty of, using the EPL to blood talent instead of recognizing and respecting the competition that it is !
and currently our league position shows how we have been abusing it …
we got rid of all our ARSENAL players too quickly , none even remember the way we used to play , in fact 90% of them were not even at the club 3 years ago .. or playing regularly ..
February 19, 2009 at 01:46
Ethan
please use “quotes” when you quote someone
It’s hard to see what or when it’s your words or the other ones
February 19, 2009 at 01:50
swedish
i put a lot of lines between my article and confidents , but it didnt register , it only registered as 1 line …
but thanks for the English lessons !
February 19, 2009 at 01:57
lol it was not a lesson
it’s a suggestion more for my own sake…it is confusing
February 19, 2009 at 03:00
there should have been a fourth option: none of the above
February 19, 2009 at 07:08
Ethan.
I am heading out in a few minutes and won’t be on Le Grove for a while, BUT…
1. What the hell has it got do do with you ?
2. I stand by what I wrote.
3. I guess what you are talking about is when I call you childish because you won’t let go of an argument that you have done to death. I stand by that as well.
4. I am not “old” – I am just older than you…
5. If I am a ‘big girl’s blouse’, then I am comfortable with that. I feel secure enough not to feel threatened by someone who imagines they have Big Balls’ because they feel the need to constantly defend themselves.
6. I had hoped you had got over our little spats, and that you were grown up enough not to make snide remarks. Obviously I was wrong.
Finally, as I say, I am not blogging for some time, so please don’t waste other peoples reading time by writing an offensive reply – which we both know you are very good at.
Thanks for pissing me off…
February 19, 2009 at 07:24
Morning All,
Raddy you still around ??
February 19, 2009 at 07:26
Now now boys let’s not all fall out I haven’t even written todays post, at least give it till then!
Raddy, I thought we were seeing you on Saturday for a beer?
February 19, 2009 at 07:27
Morning Geoff – seems likde Raddy has gone for a while, I think that is very sad
February 19, 2009 at 07:36
So I’m guessing today’s post is aimed at getting a few people going?
February 19, 2009 at 07:41
So if we didnt have the replay to play youre telling me that there wouldve been no games this week???
February 19, 2009 at 07:54
Rico I can’t be on here all day and all night, I went back to see what was said but I couldn’t find it, I’m supposed to be meeting Raddy before the game, so I’ll find out then, but no doubt you see him on other sites.
If someone calls someone a wanker or equivalent and I know, I will red card them, if it’s not drawn to my attention what can I do?
You know I look after people, but running away from the blog doesn’t solve anything I’m afraid.
February 19, 2009 at 07:57
I couldnt see what happened either Geoff, and I know you cant be here all the time, otherwise you would not get that beauty sleep you boys need
February 19, 2009 at 07:57
Morning geoff,
you should have received the photo from Pedro that i sent him,of our winning bowls side.Taken last friday in the SUNSHINE.Please be complmentary,at least i have hair(loads of it) I could always get a job as an Abba stand in act
February 19, 2009 at 07:58
I did thanks Kelsey, did you not get my reply?
February 19, 2009 at 08:01
Wow, it’s not even 8 o’clock and people are upset; what’s more, as Geoff says, we haven’t even read his post yet.
February 19, 2009 at 08:06
Geoff,
you get all ages on any internet site,maybe here between 15 to 65 as an example.With so many hits a days,it’s impossible to monitor every post.It is very easy to hide behind a PC and call peoples a twunt.What did we do,not that many years ago before the internet,we had to speak to one another face to face or on the phone ans one gets a totally different perspective on things.We are spoilt today,with global TV coverage,countless replays and hundred of sites,and generally judged by the number of hits you get,this is a very popular site,but most importantly we are all gooners.I admit,i can get sensitive about a post,but now i just ignore it.No one has the right to think they are better than others on here,it’s all about opinions,disagreements,a bit of banter and that’s it.it’s your site,and if someone disagrees with your comments and puts forward a sensible counter arguement,i am sure you might not admit it,but will accept it.
February 19, 2009 at 08:07
I got a reply vai pedro,if that’s what you mean,Geoff.
February 19, 2009 at 08:11
Good news is, that PHW’s paper, the Daily Star report that Arsene is to offload Ade in the summer and go for Huunnnttteeeelarrrrrr
February 19, 2009 at 08:15
I’m not sure about the accepting bit. Lol
February 19, 2009 at 08:15
Radster, Chamon fella, see you soon…….
February 19, 2009 at 08:15
Morning all….seems like the animosity that I saw between loggers when I left Le Grove yesterday afternoon is still going strong. Shame.
Another French African anyone? http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article2251113.ece
February 19, 2009 at 08:16
Yeah rico……….
I read that with some excitement
February 19, 2009 at 08:16
ha ha, I meant ‘bloggers’!
February 19, 2009 at 08:17
I will sort that out today Tony, Kelsey, I will email you during the first week in March and we’ll see how good the weather is, one swallow…
February 19, 2009 at 08:20
sad thing…neither could i find something direct conversation b/w the two…but y continue arguing f some one try to piss teh othe guy off….leave him and his argument there….let him post 2000 commnet calling coward or what ever….there are other ppl who read comments and not participate regulalrly (like me!!!)
February 19, 2009 at 08:21
Is this our lucky week,Ade to Barca for 20 million.That will end most of the in house fighting at the club.Pity it wasn’t last summer.I believe he is the biggest bad influence at the club,and he ain’t that good.
February 19, 2009 at 08:21
Huntelar has been having a mare at Real. No surprise that he will be leaving. Is he better than Ade? This is difficult to say or at least it is not as clear as the anti-Adebayorites might think…Perhaps we need a neutral view….but they are not easy to find.
February 19, 2009 at 08:22
Geoff – I feel sorry for you having to deal with people’s inabilities to hold a structured debate and accept that others may feel differently. Some people on here are far to quick to snap at fellow bloggers.
Anyways, I think we may be seeing the start of the slump for Villa that we have all been waiting for!!
February 19, 2009 at 08:25
G’Day all
As a peace loving person I’d like to see harmony on here.
Now ethan, it looks like you might get your wish about ade so don’t worry be happy, & Big Girls Blouse
I mean Big Raddy I respect your nostalgia & its always a great time to be on this blog when you are about 
February 19, 2009 at 08:26
I would be more than happy to cash in on Ade. I would take anything above £15m for him. I was one of the people who couldn’t believe we didnt bite Milan’s arm off in the summer!
Ditch Ade and build your team around RvP. He truly will be an Arsenal legend if we play our cards right. With him spearheading your team and being supported by the likes of Andrey, Eduardo, Cesc, Theo and Nasri we can get back to creative football that is far too technical for most teams to handle. It will take the pressure off our back 5 and we could soon be looking at some serious silverware!
Also, would anyone here also like to see us take on Joe Hart?
February 19, 2009 at 08:27
Kelsey
I am sure that as you live in Spain you follow Spanish football closer than most, so I suspect you are aware of the contractual problems that Barça are having with Etoo? In brief they want him out to make room for someone new. Personally, the Adebayor story going to Barça, sounds like a negotiating ploy to get David Villa at a more reasonable price.
February 19, 2009 at 08:27
Right now – Anyone is better than Ade
February 19, 2009 at 08:28
Ricoooooooooooooooooo
February 19, 2009 at 08:29
There was a rumour that we share a lap-top and now its blown out of the water
February 19, 2009 at 08:29
Did i read someone slating Simpson earlier, he intrests me, and if at the end of his loan spell, if he has scored goals for west brom, then he has my vote, we create far more chances that brom ever will
February 19, 2009 at 08:30
Hey peaches, long time no see and all that, how are you fairing ??
February 19, 2009 at 08:31
Actually, the more I think about it, the more ridiculous it sounds…Adebayor to Barcelona…is about as believable as Santa Claus.
February 19, 2009 at 08:32
Morning all
rushed back through the comments to see who’s around.
Hope you’re all good.
Ade going in the summer – at last Arsene has seen sense on that one
February 19, 2009 at 08:32
rico – I think Simpson could be very good for us. I think he might be able to give us that extra dimension. He looks very strong on the ball and could get us the goals that Nikki B should be getting for us a bit more regularly.
London – I think you could be right about the Barca-Ade-Villa tactic. barca will try all sorts of games to lessen the price of Villa because veryone knows that Valencia are super skint!
February 19, 2009 at 08:34
taig – i’m with you 100% on the Ade thing, especially as i’ve never been a fan of the lumbering bullock….
February 19, 2009 at 08:37
dennis – you old mungler, how’s it hanging?
taig – ditto on Simpson, he could just turn out to a Wrighty kind of player… mme
February 19, 2009 at 08:37
Hi Rico – I’m good hope you are too.
Why would Barcelona want ade?
February 19, 2009 at 08:38
gday all
February 19, 2009 at 08:41
rico – I was thinking of the Wrighty comparison too – I just didn’t want to say it through fear of offending some massive IW8 fan!
February 19, 2009 at 08:44
rico/tony, read http://www.independentmillwall.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=87261 as a view from the milwall fans regarding simpson’s likelihood of becoming the next ian wright
February 19, 2009 at 08:44
rico – you old flangeynasalbracket how the devil are you birdling?
February 19, 2009 at 08:45
Yeah – I’ve never thought Jay would make it! ha ha…..;-)
February 19, 2009 at 08:47
London,Good morning.
i don’t look at the report as Ade going to Barca,but that Wenger has finally seen the light that if we offload him,it won’t be the end of the world,for reasons stated earlier.Does he strike you as a long term player at the club ?
With regards to the the spanish press,they are largly controlled by the 2 big clubs themselves,so I even less credence in their tabloids than others.
I have actually met Eto,he was having lunch with his familt in August down here.My son wanted his autograph,and i assure you he was a perfect gentleman and spoke to us for about 10 minutes.It won’t happen but i would love him at our club.
February 19, 2009 at 08:50
peaches – not bad thanks, Barca have a cleaning vacany I think
Where did you go to school dennis to know that word
No offence A, but i couldnt give a flying doo daa what a Milwall fan thinks
February 19, 2009 at 08:51
i wouldn’t say wenger has just seen the light regarding ade –
i’m convinced wenger wanted to bank in on his fluke season in the summer, and desperately tried to get 30 mil for him, but unfortunately none of the clubs were stupid enough to pay that much, so we decided it wasn’t worth selling for 20 mil as we’d need to bring someone in. Now with eduardo back, vp stayed fit, bendtner improving still, and vela and theo coming through as forwards, we can take the 20 mil and not need to sign a replacement striker.
I’d much rather he go to milan though – i love watching barca’s beautiful football!! though to be fair it would improve our chances of champs league success.
February 19, 2009 at 08:51
Eto’o is a classs act, both on and off the field, and after all the ’so-called’ shenanigans going on at Barca over the past couple o’ years, and the threat of being off-loaded, he has buckled down and regained his form, the confidence of the Barca management and the fans, top bloke, top player……..
February 19, 2009 at 08:52
rico – i went to the school of fiddlegumbo
February 19, 2009 at 08:52
“A”
That was a good read about Simpson: I share their views, all puff no class. Any way the best line on there was this in made me howl with laughter.
“In the first place God made idiots, this was for practice. Then he made palarse fans.”
February 19, 2009 at 08:52
Eto’o – him over Ade anytime, and please dont think i am being rude
February 19, 2009 at 08:53
Morning all, did the result of the pole come out??
February 19, 2009 at 08:53
dennis
February 19, 2009 at 08:53
Just saw Carew’s goal for Villa….how fucking soft was that!
February 19, 2009 at 08:54
Just a view from people who’ve actually watched him game in game out for a whole season rather than the one good league cup game. It also gets rid of the “he was awesome on loan” gibberish, I’ve not heard a League one fan say he actually deserved the player of the year award! I’ve never met or spoken to a single gooner who goes to or watches the reserves on a regular basis who rates simpson either, but that’s a much more difficult group to get opinion from because you don’t know who actually does unless you ask in the crowd at a reserve game.
Incidentally do you watch the reserves rico?
February 19, 2009 at 08:55
Ade —-> Barca = 20 mill yes please!!!!!
Wouldn’t mind Huuntelar as a replacement either, would prefer to spend the money on a CB or CM tho
February 19, 2009 at 08:57
Yeah london, pretty much exactly what I thought, their prediction that he’ll make a good championship striker/decent bottom 6 prem striker will prob be proved to be about right, maybe he’ll make it slightly higher, at a middlesbrough or fulham, who aren’t always bottom 6.
February 19, 2009 at 08:57
A – Yes I do, and often
February 19, 2009 at 08:57
I wouldn’t expect us to sign a forward if ade goes, and certainly don’t see why we’d want huntelaar, doesn’t fit with our style of play, lack of pace etc
February 19, 2009 at 08:59
oh ok rico, fair enough. You’re the first reserve watcher i’ve heard who rates simpson, there is one!! Fair dos to you, football’s all about opinions, just that most who rate simpson seem to have never seen him play except for the one league cup game.
February 19, 2009 at 08:59
A – I guess we would all like to revel in the dream that Simpson could be a great player but could quite possibly vanish into the Championship! Maybe he could get a game with the spuds next season, ha ha!
February 19, 2009 at 09:00
We will have to wait and see, wont we
February 19, 2009 at 09:00
watching the reserves, I’ve always thought that rui fonte has much much more class than simpson, he has the intelligence, touch, and technique, but just not quite nippy enough probably to become a top player
February 19, 2009 at 09:03
Pedro is putting the poll result in my post today so give him 10 minutes!
February 19, 2009 at 09:04
G’Day evo me ol’Carlton mate
February 19, 2009 at 09:05
Come on Eboue – I voted for him on ever single computer in my office!
OK, I admit that was a lie and I actually hate the fucking stupid little infant!
February 19, 2009 at 09:09
gday gnarls, how are you chief?
February 19, 2009 at 09:10
thanks
February 19, 2009 at 09:13
I am not quite sure that there is a need to print the results as the question was not fairly composed.
The reslults are that more people think that Denilson has more chance of making it than Song, with Eboue coming a very poor third.
February 19, 2009 at 09:13
morning
February 19, 2009 at 09:29
Shit… new post!
February 19, 2009 at 11:36
With regards to tonyadamsisgod’s remark about should we consider Joe Hart, I have just watched a re-run of his great penalty shoot-out saves that put Man City through in the UEFA cup.
I think he is potentially the best English No.1 and with Shay Given having replaced him as first choice, surely he would jump at a move to The Emirates. I for one would welcome that
February 20, 2009 at 09:00
NEW POST!