I can’t get enough of watching Jose Mourinho spill his career down a toilet he’s been well and truly soiling for the past 3 seasons. Managers like him are a relic of the past. Stale ideas, a nasty approach to man management, and a horribly negative vision of what football should be.
My hope is United fire him and line up another washed up hack, the worry would be if they went hard for a real talent in the shape of Pochettino. I’d be very worried to see what a man like him to could do with a squad that needs some love and excitement. Personally, I’d send Ryan Giggs their way, and I’d pay for the train ticket.
There are also some very boring rumours that Arsenal might go back in for Alexis Sanchez.
Errr… guys… he earns £26m a year for some reason.
We packed him off for a £35m that now looks like a clear case of misrepresentation of goods. They could literally sue us for what we did. Outright revenge for that special signing they dropped on us years ago… yeah, you remember the summer of Silvestre.
Anyway, I wouldn’t want a rancid personality like his near the dressing room. He went to United and was truly exposed for what he is… a talented individual incapable of playing as part of a team. That’s why Pep binned him the first time. Why United thought they’d get anything out of him playing in a criminally dire system like Mourinho’s… well, I have no idea.
Still, we’ll always have that piano visual. Those embarrassing commentaries about ‘how big clubs unveil players.’ That’s one of the archives. Embarrassing, start to finish.
Also:
HE HAS GONE 1000 MINUTES WITHOUT A GOAL LOLOLOLOL
Petr Cech is out for longer than we thought, up to 4 weeks now. That’s a shame. Hopefully, Leno plays so well he won’t return. Harsh, but so is the circle of life. Not sure if you’ve seen Lion King, it explains a lot.
Aaron Ramsey’s agent is attention seeking again, talking to fans, then deleting the tweets. I’d be majorly hacked off if I were a player and my agent just blew a deal for me, I’d be even more annoyed if they were making things worse on Twitter.
Here’s the thing, if Ramsey really was committed, he’d have signed in the summer. Whatever his agent was doing with the deal tipped the club over the edge to invest elsewhere and forfeit a transfer fee. Good riddance. I’m sure reuniting with the blandest CEO of all time is exactly the jump start his career needs.
Finally, there is no Mikhi on Thursday in Baku because of political nonsense.
Right, now we’re done here, how about you jump on the podcast and gorge yourself in Arsenal goodness?
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This is a 3-4-3.
Holding – Papastathopoulos – Monreal
Lichsteiner – Elneny – Guendouzi – Kolasinac
Smith-Rowe – Welbeck -Iwobi
An interesting choice. Looks nice and balanced.
Can I point out that no Ramsey or Aubamayang and we’re playing a slightly interesting formation that fits the players on the field?
Smith Rowe looks sluggish at the moment
No Ozil and Mkhi as well, and we look balanced
Kolasinac looks happier at LWB
Yea hiring a young manager with mega potential is pretty much a definition of “bold”
Where’d you get mega potential from? I’d argue hiring a proven winner is bold you said safe i think boring as well.
carry on with your quips. Literally all you offer up
Sarcasm too.
Thing is Charles I can point to 8 trophies as an example of Emery being bold not boring what can you point to regards to Arteta having mega potential? I’ll wait…
Oh what a shame that didn’t go in. Smith-Rowe made the right pass after the cut in but didn’t twig early enough that if he got to the far post he’d score.
Promising.
Iwobi looks more confident than I’ve seen him in a long time
What’s the point of Elneny? Such a shit nothing player.
Good work from Leno
Stupid BBC, it IS Sokratis wearing #5 and not Papastathopoulos as per their website.
I wondered why the goal scorer wasn’t on the team sheet.
hi everyone, please any link to the match would be so much appreciated?
Probably just seen an example of why Kolasinac isn’t necessarily trusted at LB. He’s not good defensively
lol it’s the same person. What an idiot I feel. I’ve had a hard day.
Welbeck shows why he should be sold in Jan to savage any return possible.
Marko The mega potential is touted by those in the game, echoed by people such as Pep. So much so our recruitment team (who landed on Emery who you’re touting) lined up for the hire. So the recruitment team got Emery right, but let’s dismiss Arteta’s pursuit? That’s from the same drawer as offering Peps view of Emery as reason, and dismissing Peps view of Arteta. Funny that. Personally don’t see the similarities in managing PSG and Arsenal, unless you want to highlight them? One monopolises a league and has unlimited funds, the other is 6th best behind 5 top… Read more »
The thing is the Europa League does provide the opportunity for us to rest players, play youngsters but importantly to hold or improve the value of players we want to sell.
Guendouzi can be ponderous on the ball
The notion of Arteta/Nagelsmann are guys that might explode at Arsenal and propel us to title winners once again in time.
Might
Nagelsmann will be at RB Leipzig next season, a club that will back him financially hopefully, i will hope to see him wrestle the league from Bayern or is that an unrealistic target??
Smith Rowe looks a good box to box player get a few goals and you replace Ramsay for nothing.
Smith-rowe reminds me of Jack wilshere
Don’t like the last 10 minutes.
Leno does rather well so far.
Bob don’t go there.
Youll only torture yourself.
Don’t have the ability to hold onto the ball, these are our second string but it is a problem with the first team as well. The midfield and wide areas need some serious money spent on them.
Ultimately Leno keeping Arsenal in the game.
Wake up after earlier marches some good saves by Cech
Ok let’s bring back wilshere give him a new contract and make him captain, and then go to the pub
Holding carded for what??
Kolasonac is all over the show, needs changing at half time
Kolac not good enough defending. Not agile at all.
As usual Wengermerry starts his teams short or deficient. Last 15 minutes QRB absolutely running through .
Thank God for half time for Wengermerry to do his usual
Receding Yea might, the same as Emery might fail. You don’t get many guarantees outside of Pep in football management. But the guys who hired Emery felt Arteta was worthy of enough consideration on his potential. How do you argue away that logic seeing as you’re certainly Emery was the best we could do? Nagelsmann at RB would be a project, not immediate deliverance. But if that’s what occurs I imagine he’ll considerably close the gap on Bayern that is present. More like a chasm if you’re being fair, or are you writing off Nagelsmann if he doesn’t have RB… Read more »
Kolasinac hasn’t kicked a ball for 2 months, he’s rusty and needs minutes clearly.
Should be able to accommodate that against carrier bag ffs
The mega potential is touted by those in the game, echoed by people such as Pep. So much so our recruitment team (who landed on Emery who you’re touting) lined up for the hire. So the recruitment team got Emery right, but let’s dismiss Arteta’s pursuit? Right and they dismissed his mega potential for Emery. They went for a safe winner over someone who’s never managed a game. I love also how you’re trying to diminish Emery’s achievements “What evidence is there of Emery winning a championship before PSG” what evidence is their of Arteta being a bold choice? Unless… Read more »
Do those who rate Arteta rate him more highly than they rate Zidane? Would the former be a ‘better’ appointment than the latter?
Genuine questions.
no link guys?
Mystic “Marko, Sturridge is definitely a failed project. The front 3 was bought because Sturridge failed to prove himself worthy enough. And he’s failed at every club he has been in actually.” This is the second day in a row you’ve said something that is fairly dubious. Yesterday you told us that Allegri isn’t a top manager and that many managers could do what he has done at Juventus. I’m sorry, but that is complete nonsense. Now you’re telling us “Sturridge failed” without mentioning he has been plagued by injuries. If Sturridge failed, he failed only because he has been… Read more »
Ugh ronaldo7.net is good for links
Bob
“Smith-Rowe reminds me of Wilshere”
In respect to what?
“I love also how you’re trying to diminish Emery’s achievements “What evidence is there of Emery winning a championship before PSG” what evidence is their of Arteta being a bold choice? Unless of course you confuse unknown with boldness. What evidence of mega potential? Just words is it?“ Curious that you fins stating Emery’s record as “diminishing” him somehow. I’m comparing the ambitions I assume Arsenal have (to win the prem again), and looking at the candidates who were considered for that. Emery’s CV doesn’t show me he has that in his locker outside of PSG, which comes with a… Read more »
Do those who rate Arteta rate him more highly than they rate Zidane? Would the former be a ‘better’ appointment than the latter?
How could anyone rate Arteta higher than Zidane? Honestly. I don’t even think Zidane is that amazing but he’s won the champions league 3 times and a la liga title compared to Arteta’s… nothing. Of course he’s got 10 years on him. There’s an idea maybe we should wait 10 years and actually let Arteta prove himself. There’s an idea
Smith Rowe had a decent and active 1H and nearly scored. Pressed well, made runs into good positions and hadn’t made mistakes. That’s all you’d ask from a kid having his debut! Keep it up in 2H and grab a goal.
We already knew that some players at PSG and prior clubs thought Emery could be a little too intense, a little too video-heavy, a little tedious at times. This was discussed here this summer, as was an article in which Emery stated that he had learned from these experiences, that he had learned to relax a little, to not ask so much of his players video-wise or otherwise. I don’t know what players are saying in the Arsenal camp, but I do know they look happy as clams in all of their training videos. The camp seems to have a… Read more »
Charlie i am not writing anyone off. Rather you are the one convinced Emery will not succeed or as your pal puts it take us to the next level. You are doing the writing off not me.
And no Pep is not a managerial guarantee, Bayern took him on to win the Champions league, he failed. If you are going to call Emery a failure at PSG please man up and do the same for Pep.
Sturridge is an exceptional talent that has been plagued by injuries.
Thanks Marko. longtime
Alright, I will agree that Emery has made changes at half time, tactical ones….I hope Monreal isn’t hurt.
Michael24,
“In respect to what?”
I guess that he’s English, bob is anti that.
DDG, they are saying on BT Sport that he’s changed it because Holding wasn’t implementing his system as he wanted it. It needed him and Monreal up the flanks and Holding just can’t keep up.
Not sure if that’s correct?
PS thank fuck that was offside.
Not sure why we bother with an assistant of a rival club when we nearly conceded (offside) in a Europa game….
“Do those who rate Arteta rate him more highly than they rate Zidane? Would the former be a ‘better’ appointment than the latter?“ Firstly i’ll point out one very important distinction that seems to be getting intentionally muddied. “Rating” Arteta, from my POV at least, isn’t a thing. I have no idea what he’d offer as a manager, nobody does on this forum. My take on Arteta is there’s furious amounts of praise being banded about, certified by our clear interest in him during the summer. THAT is why i’d have been happy to see us go there, represents a… Read more »
Fucking hell, we were laughing at Tottenham vs Barca last night and we’re struggling to gain momentum against this shite! We really need to get our own house in order!!
Ha ha, fucking jinxed it!! Nice one Smith-Rowe.
Smith Rowe scored.
0 – 2
V well taken at narrow angle.
Ramsey take note. That’s how you make runs AND score.
Kolasinac will cost
Vow SmithRowe finished with confidence. Arsenal 2-0
I’m comparing the ambitions I assume Arsenal have (to win the prem again), and looking at the candidates who were considered for that. Emery’s CV doesn’t show me he has that in his locker outside of PSG, which comes with a widely accepted asterisk. That’s not diminishing his record, it’s looking at his record and asking if he’s actually suitable for what assumed goals are. This is where I have my doubts. This is where you have your doubts you looked at his record and doubt that he can win the league with us. While you’ve looked at Arteta’s and… Read more »
Good goal from Smith-Rowe….we’ve been a bit dire at the back though, quality team and we’re in trouble
Nice. Well done Iwobi for playing SR in for the goal.
Nice finish, I said he just needs goals and we have Ramsay’s replacement!
Xhaka earningfouls. Same same .
Oohoy Wengermerry
Boom kurwa 😆
Get in!
“Rather you are the one convinced Emery will not succeed or as your pal puts it take us to the next level. You are doing the writing off not me. And no Pep is not a managerial guarantee, Bayern took him on to win the Champions league, he failed. If you are going to call Emery a failure at PSG please man up and do the same for Pep.“ I’m not convinced by anything, stop trying to profess my own POV it’s fucking cringeworthy. What I say is plain as day, if you continue to misquote me it’s being done… Read more »
Take that bob you cunt.
ESR’s first goal for senior level. What a moment for the lad. Wish him all the very best for the upcoming days and wish him a great Arsenal career ahead. We’re 2-0 up!
While the usual losers..oops! the so called geniuses of the LG forum can carry on with their nonsense as usual
When a team plays at home they are bound to put up at least some resistance N5. need i remind you Athletic could only draw here last season, Failure to beat Qarabag home and away was what effectively ended their campaign in the champions league
Finally Rowe
Add Kolas to the sell list. Coming back and rusty and all but he4 been poor as a defender for quite a while the occasional goals aren’t enough.
If we pay more than 30k pw to Elneny it’d be another OMG…
That’s not what we need imo, we very much need someone who can coach a philosophy and improve players – not manage great players and egos to harmonious success.
So Emery…it sounds alot like you’re describing safe and boring Emery.
Anyway this is me done on the topic I refuse to discuss Arteta anymore. He’s boring as fuck
“If we pay more than 30k pw to Elneny it’d be another OMG…”
He’s on £55k p/w
“One could also look at a manager who’s won 3 Europa League titles in three years and 4 domestic trophies in two seasons at PSG as an example of potential to win a league title. Far fetched I know.“ I’m ignoring your Arteta commentary at this point, you’ve the sense of a bobble head when discussing it. Right, you offer up 3 Europa leagues as evidence of an ability to win the premier league do you? Already said not to hide behind the PSG trophy-haul that comes as standard there. Wenger reached the semi’s last term, should’ve made the final… Read more »
Pep set various German records with Bayern, if you call him a failure there that’s your prerogative – i disagree.
I doubt setting records in German football was why he was hired and paid the big bucks….it was the champions league, same remit Emery was given. Both failed. That you are not comfortable admitting this makes my point ….
Leno has done well since Cech’s injury
Leno is also making his mark too… bailing his defenders out of jail
Still living dangerously despite defence formation change @ half time.
He’s on £55k p/w
not bad for a squad player….don’t know why useroz would think any player in PL would settle for 30k/week
He isn’t a problem as far as I’m concerned. It’s the Ramsey’s wanting 250k/week you should be worried about. You still need squad players.
“I doubt setting records in German football was why he was hired and paid the big bucks….it was the champions league, same remit Emery was given. Both failed. That you are not comfortable admitting this makes my point ….“
I consider neither failures, so “admitting” something according to your pov is the only thing that supposedly “makes your point” here. Meanwhile I struggle to see an actual point you’re making, just continuing to make up views I apparently have.
Already said not to hide behind the PSG trophy-haul that comes as standard there.
Yet Pep gets to hide behind the Bayern trophy haul which they usually struggle to achieve without him. I mean it’s not like the man he was brought to succeed won the treble just the season before including the Champions league..but hey he set records in German football. The other dud you are arguing against Emery..meh just won 7 of 8 trophies available in France..that’s disgraceful
It’s early days but I think Leno will be a solid buy.
He doesn’t look like a clamaity Jane like some of our past keepers.
Is Rowe good enough for first team?
I like iwobi I love his effort and his forward drive. He tries to beat players and make shit happen, he does lack that bit of polish though that top players have.
Delighted for Smith-Rowe. CC – Fair enough. I understand it’s difficult to make a straight comparison between Arteta and Zidane. Personally, I’d go with the guy who’s won the CL 3 times (on the bounce?), if for no other reason than his instructions would probably carry some serious clout on the training pitch. Kind of like the clout Mourinho used to have when he won the big trophies.. (ha!). Whether Zidane’s methods bring success, who knows, but he has enough street cred (both as a player and as a coach) at this point in his career to be taken seriously.… Read more »
Kolasinac will cost us I fear….
Was that an elbow in the face?
Can’t keep possession in/around the mid field and not helped by Welbeck not making runs as all. Elneny not Guendouzi haven’t a good game.
Ffs Ozil. Don’t take a shot 10 yards out??
Laca on for Iwobi.
Right, you offer up 3 Europa leagues as evidence of an ability to win the premier league do you? Already said not to hide behind the PSG trophy-haul that comes as standard there. Wenger reached the semi’s last term, should’ve made the final if we’re frank. THAT competition is one you can correlate to winning the Prem? Funny what you offer up when the agenda is set. Sucked back in… look you love taking over the blog with your bollox. Right you argue for Arteta being bold enough of a choice to potentially win the league title but cite 3… Read more »
Why won’t Ozil shoot. He was making some lovely moves then but decides always to lay it off rather than have a pop?
Ozil just won’t shoot.
Jamie
He’d demand the squad without question, I just wonder if he’d have the answers when the comparatively shit squad couldn’t deliver through magic. His coaching chops are questionable to me and this is the skill set I think we miss most.
Arteta doesn’t have the respect or name to deliver what Zidane can, but perhaps his talents lie in out and out coaching – which would yield respect.
Ozil lack of responsibility , buck and ball passing persists
Ozil through on goal but decides to pass?
Our number 10 is useless!! He can’t even try to score, he’d rather pass back!!! He got shrugged off the ball so easily ….
Pierre
Does that last Ozil fuck up count as a chance created?
Nice to have nearly £100m in transfer fees and £500k per week in wages available to come off the bench for Europa League.
Ozil just won’t take any responsibility and keeps laying the ball backwards! WTF is going on in his head?
Marko
Another comment showing you’ve no clue what’s being stated. Clogging up the blog? You mean commenting? Feel free to scroll past or go for a walk.
If Ozil could even attempt a shot with his right foot he’d still be a pussy but he’d be so much more of a threat in the box.
Already said not to hide behind the PSG trophy-haul that comes as standard there.
Might as well take away Pep’s haul at Bayern too his haul at Barcelona with one of the greatest sides ever got pretty standard after a while. Fuck Allegri it’s all pretty standard at Juventus too until he wins a champions league he’s a fraud. Who else…Jupp Heynckes too.
Duziiiiiii
I feel some are playing too casual. It’s not done and dusted yet. Elnneny, Ozil, Welbeck,
GUENDOUZO scored.
0 — 3
Really happy for Guendouzi. Deserves it for his start to the season
great for Matty G
Gain Doozi
Nicely taken. Really like him.