Sometimes, people say to me, ‘Pedro, you have great sensibilities in understanding physiological circumstances when it comes to diagnosis of player ailments.’ Need proof? Well, BILD took the Le Grove commentary on Fortnite playing to the next level
“Yes, that can be the cause of Ozil’s back problems,”
“A competitive athlete feels the consequences of hours of inactivity much faster than a non-athlete.
“This is because Ozil’s physical structures are highly tuned due to his intense training.
“A non-athlete, however, does not notice that.”
So, if you’re a fat c*nt, excessive gaming is not an issue… but if you’re a highly-tune athlete, maybe. Rent-a-quote isn’t always the best place to get your information, but it has been interesting reading around about this issue. There have been issues in MLB over here, with one player having to miss a game because of carpal tunnel syndrome. It’s also notable that China is taking note of the issue, looking to crack down on tech firms that use ever-smarter ways to keep people hooked into their games.
What is astounding about this whole story is how the media works. What started out as a tongue in cheek joke is now being re-reported as Bild’s story on a Russian propaganda website. Unreal times we live in.
Anyway, a touch alarming the German is still out of action. Hopefully whatever the issue, it’s resolved in good time.
In other sadder news, Raheem Sterling was racially abused by a bunch of Stone Island thugs at the Chelsea game over the weekend. A lot of soul searching has to be done over this bullshit rearing its ugly head again. Sterling dug out the media for their part in this. That’s certainly true to a certain degree. But I think you also have to give some of the blame to politicians who’ve lost all sense of decorum and the corrosive nature of social media, giving rise to fringe idiots.
It’s incredible that in the space of a week, we’ve seen vile fan abuse at one of the biggest Premier League showcases in the world, and a banana thrown at an Arsenal player.
I don’t want to tell people what to do in the grounds, but if you’re there, and you hear someone shouting racist remarks, it’s up to you to speak up. Don’t giggle along. We’re all responsible for enabling that sort of bollocks. If you can get punched in the face for calling Arsene Wenger a balloon head, you should get an ear full for taking player abuse too far.
This is a photo of Matty G looking fine for Canal+. There was some debate had online about his choices, but for me, he’s looking exceptional here. The light pattern shows off a penchant for understated flair, I like the crisp white shirt and his decision not to wear a bow tie, and finally, I’m very much into the choice of what looks like a vintage Rolex.
The kid has it all.
Unai Emery has responded to concerns of the site over the growing injury list and whether his intense training methods are to blame.
“No. I don’t know if this is the reason. Big injuries like with Rob and Welbeck is…
“Then it is normal. We have played three matches.
“Mustafi is ok. It’s only because he is feeling muscular [that he came off], but [it’s] not a break.”
Weirdly, it’s great news that whatever happened to Mustafi is not that important. Hopefully, we’ll have a solid December and keep the injury issues down to a minimum. We don’t have a particularly deep squad and we really are going to need to lean into hard if we’re planning on competing with an extremely competitive top 6 this season.
I still can’t get over how good our start has been, and how poor our league position is. We’re 8 points off the top and unbeaten in 21 games. Staggering. If we’re thinking pragmatically, it’s going to still be extremely difficult for us to break the top 4 this season. Perhaps Europa is our best bet for getting back to the Champions League?
If we do get there, we’re going to have to spend big to improve the squad, because at the minute, we’re getting by on having a really easy Europa League group to play against. Getting back into the big time and having to play an elite 11 6 extra times before the December crunch is going to be tough to master after 2 seasons in the wilderness.
Right, that’s all I have for you beautiful festive people. See you in the comments.
x
My problem with Iwobi is that when he gets into good positions, he rarely tries to take decisive action. He mostly goes for the option that makes the least sense.
Everyone saying we need squad players. Look at Ferris’s united
His players were useful.
Iwobi is useless. No point in having squad players that make no impact just because they are “cheap” and ok sitting on the bench
Ridiculous
“I’m not saying one’s okay and the other isn’t by the way. I just know which one would cause more offence to me.”
You have said it all. The ones I didn’t quote made sense too.
You’re all a bunch of T’s! You MFC’s!
Who decides which phrases fall in the red zone of ‘OMG I’m so hurt by your words’ Scale?
Marko is a known Xenophobe.
Nah just can’t stand Ramsey/Ozil fanboys
You can only be offended if you choose to be offended.
I don’t need Iwobi to be running all the time and work hard, I need my electricity to do that. Iwobi is in an area of the field where his contribution is left wanting. This is why people are so critical of him.
Receding Hairline
Iwobi’s best spell for Arsenal came as a link between CM and the final third in the first half of 16-17. Keeps things ticking along. Don’t think he’ll be a player who ever produces high end product. We were a more technical team then. Don’t think he suits the way Emery wants to play.
He can be a rotational player with us for a year or two more. Long term, best he find himself a manager who suits his style of play.
“Emery has said on more than one occasion he needs Iwobi to score goals, put himself in positions to score, he is not even pretending to do that”
Then he should deploy him further towards goal and relieve him of some defensive work. Our play basically goes through the wing backs and Iwobi is playing the hybrid role all on instructions from Emery.
He’s not perfect at all. Infact not even close but he will improve. He has 4/5 assists by the way
Left Testicle,
Your moniker is offensive to Right testicle.
These the times of equal representation bruh, sort it out.
Leftside
Sterling has probably also reminded himself countless times that he’s black. So that shouldn’t hurt too no?
Mystic, I don’t know what to say to you at this point. Teasing someone about their running style is jesting, it’s almost futile. He can’t change it and it’s not a big deal.
Going to take a corner and being called a black so and so – is a big deal. I’m not offended by someone calling me the C word but for anyone who is, cool. We’re all different. I’m not even offended the few times I have been racially abused but I find that one more offensive. Again, cool. We’ll leave there.
” Arsenal fans have been quick to rally behind their team, however, and at Saturday’s match a group in the north bank clearly decided to poke some fun at the incident, by releasing a bunch of balloons into the air during the first half. ”
BRILLIANT!!!
Not sure if it was mentioned already, but copied the above from a report on the web.
He can be a rotational player with us for a year or two more. Long term, best he find himself a manager who suits his style of play.
What is his style of play??
Iwobi is no where good enough to be our central attacking midfielder
He plays from the wing with overlapping full backs hence can’t score?? Guess no one told Sterling and Mahrez that.
I am tired of all this Iwobi excuses, he started the season reasonably well yet cannot even sustain that form over a period of time, tells you all you need to know.
“Nah just can’t stand Ramsey/Ozil fanboys”
You probably can’t stand yourself looking through the mirror
RR
… and also to anybody without any testicles!
Then he should deploy him further towards goal and relieve him of some defensive work
We will never be a defensively sound team if we keep relieving every man and his dog of defensive work, i have not even seen Iwobi putting in any form of defensive work to begin with, if he was we would not have conceded from Herrera pull back at United.
No one is asking him to play as a full back either, he is asked to press from the front, Son, Sterling, Mahrez do it with ease and still score goals
Mahrez has played like 8 years or more as a senior pro. Sterling has like 5 years. They are all light years ahead of Iwobi in education (and quality by the way). They didnt start scoring immediately too. Had to tweak their game with a manager who understood their style. Basically what dream was saying
“You mean he was on LB426?”
Holly shit that was fun.
(altough it’s LV, not LB, if my memory is correct)
You probably can’t stand yourself looking through the mirror
Or Iwobi fanboys
There are too many Xhaknophobes around here.
We successfully mounted a successful civil rights defense…now they have turned their ire on Iwobi.
Le-grove just has to set up a player as pinata. It makes things more fun.
“i have not even seen Iwobi putting in any form of defensive work to begin with, ”
Really? It’s ok. This football thing, many people understand it differently. So I better rest my case.
Marko, are you short? Growing up we were told a lot of short people just wound up angry at everyone for no reason.
Really? It’s ok. This football thing, many people understand it differently. So I better rest my case
Suit yourself
I am a Nigerian so i for one would love Iwobi to succeed, frankly he is letting down himself , the manager and those that want him to do well
Talking about how young he is is actually a very poor defense by the way
Mystic
Why waste your time arguing that Iwobi has not hit his ceiling?
The charge itself is based on a spurious framework to begin with and you cannot debunk it unless you have a crystal ball to gaze into the future.
If he succeeds, then he succeeds…if he doesn’t then so be it. He’s a low wage earner.
For starters he won’t get mega wage increases like we used to give Wenger’s babies like Theo.
Only time will tell.
Dissenter, succinctly put. Have already rested the case. I hope he confirms my views about him though. For the good of Arsenal and Nigeria.
Receding
Stop trying to validate your Iwobi criticism with your nationality.
Your criticism doesn’t carry any more weight than a gooner from Ulaanbaatar or Kalamazoo.
How do you know what Iwobi’s ceiling is?
You be babalawo?
lol @ babalawo
Marko, are you short? Growing up we were told a lot of short people just wound up angry at everyone for no reason.
6ft baby. Tell me are you stupid? I heard growing up stupid people say dumb things all the time
How do you know what Iwobi’s ceiling is?
I have never used the word ceiling on here as i consider it a ridiculous term when it comes to gauging a footballers ability, i have simply pointed out the player does not actually have that much ability to begin with
Stop trying to validate your Iwobi criticism with your nationality.
And no it’s not a validation, you have been here long enough to know i don’t necessarily care if anyone one agrees with me
Many have been accused here of supporting Iwobi simply because he is Nigerian, so there is that ..
Babalawo’s don’t actually see the future mind you
Ok will it be a totally youth team on Thursday
Or will elnenny and a few fringe players play ?
Is rooting for your compatriots that play for the club being racist/nationalist?
Mystic are you seriously comparing people taking the piss out of Sterling’s running style and his race?
I really like the miguel almiron rumors ?? hope they materialize ..
We landed on LV426 where we found loads of eggs…they turned out to be Özil’s spare eyes.
That’s fucking eyeist.
Seems we have many Nigerians here than I thought. That’s good to know and with respect to iwobi’s case, he’s not just good enough but also a lazy player who despite his young age can’t play for 90 minutes. He sees balls and start shaking like someone who doesn’t even know what to do with the ball. He’s just a lazy player.
Where in Nigeria are y’all. I’m presently in kaduna state
To anyone whos been on this site long term, what we are going through with Iwobi has been seen before. We had it with Walcott, we had it with CHamberlain, we had it with Vela, we had it with Bendtner, we had it with Denilson, we had it with Diaby, we had it with Song, we had it with Jay fucking Emmanuel Thomas, we had it with Emmanual Frimpong, we had it with Quincy. People are incapable of being objective, and end up so sentimentally attached to players that they cant see thing properly. Iwobi is an absolute nothing player.… Read more »
Yep, LV, and you’re welcome for the correction.
Vickingz
I’m born in London and live here but my folks are from Akwa Ibom and Port Harcourt.
@ Vickingz
I left Kaduna early this year for Benin, work commitments, I miss that town.
Frimpong is prob the worst of them all, isn’t he like 26/27. I’m sure the last I read he isn’t even playing football.
Frimpong was an absolute horror show. Didn’t he pick up a straight red on his first senior start? Hope his ‘dench’ trademark is paying the bills.
Had it with Reine Adelaide too. Had a cameo appearence and was called the Jeff ever since. Didn’t make it all the same
Had it with Reine Adelaide too. Had a cameo appearence and was called the Jeff ever since. Didn’t make it all the same
Yet he actually has more ability than Iwobi, Iwobi works harder i will give him that. I have nothing against the kid, i just feel he is not good enough for a side that wants to be one of the best around
Yeah, Reine Adeleide was apparently going to be world class, and deserved his chance in the first team because of one single bit of skill in a pre season game.
15 games into his post Arsenal career at Angers and he has 1 assist, zero goals.
Let’s quickly kill this nonsense about Iwobi being a lazy player. He’s one of the hardest working players on the team. His biggest problem is his decision-making with his finishing running a close 2nd. But he can make great passes-his reverse pass to set Kolasinac free against Huddersfield was a good example. He runs at players well. Opponents don’t like it and it frees up space for his teammates. Until we can find a couple of players that can run at opponents but can deliver a final ball and finish, then we keep him. Reid’s Nelson is looking like one… Read more »
If we’ve learned anything from this past summer, it’s that the papers don’t know anything about incoming players. Look for any mention of Torreira and Guendouzi being targets significantly ahead of when we signed them. Don’t think you’ll find them..
So Ozil is born on LV-426… that explains a lot about him.
Mykhitaryan is indeed an issue. I think everyone recgnises that. Our lack of attacking midfield quality is a real problem, especially as we have so many defensive issues as well. To highlight the issue: Salah & Mane = 16 goals, 5 assists Sterling & Sane = 14 goals, 11 assists Hazard & Willian = 10 goals, 10 assists Iwobi & Mykhitaryan = 3 goals, 3 assists Its very very clear to see we are so much weaker than our rivals in this position. Its also very clear to see that we are completely reliant on our 2 CFs for goals,… Read more »
Vickingz I am close by in Jos. Maybe if we have this big Arsenal bash, we fit hook up take one or two.
Doublethink it’s way more than that. Abuse is generally bad, whether race or otherwise, it shouldn’t be condoned.
I’m more concerned about Mkhitaryan’d form. Just as wasteful as Iwobi but can’t even go past opponents.”
Spot on.
Not sure how people can have so much to say about Iwobi when there’s Mikki with his poor pretense of being footballer a sad watch everytime he steps on the pitch
At least Iwobi has contributed positively to why we’re joint 4th,has about 5 assists already and always look to make something happen when he has the ball while Mikki is simply just a nothing player
I know who I’d rather have in the squad all day.
Well, we’ll see how good a deal Ozil’s new contract was soon enough.
If he had left on a free it would have cost us about 3.3 million on his previous wages. With him staying, the cost has been about 16.7 million. We’re probably getting the value of a 100k player a week (assuming a legit injury) so deduct that and keeping him has so far cost us $4,880,000.
Basically we could sell him in January for about 5 million and come out even on the deal. Selling him for 10-15 million would be a big win.
Vickingz I am close by in Jos. Maybe if we have this big Arsenal bash, we fit hook up take one or two”
Lol
Na only Nigerians fit speak this kind pidgin.
Thank God for Jos, used to be a very troubled place.
Vic
Still happens once in a while. Though it’s not religious these days, just ethnic differences and political propagandas.
Damn-think the calculation is wrong. The break even point right now would be to sell him for 8.52 million. If we sell him in August, the break even point will be 16 million.
Today two National Newspapers the Daily Express and Star publish the same tripe that Man Utd would offer a deal to Arsenal to exchange Ozil for Sanchez.
The story is not only far fetched, but utterly ridiculous. The reason that we
offloaded Sanchez to Man Utd apart from his determination to leave was that
he had become increasingly a “disruptive” figure in the club. No-one in their
right mind would take him back.
I do not apologize for Iwobi, but some of you have to be realistic….the clubs plan, in a perfect world…Ozil, Ramsey, Mhki all above Iwobi in the pecking order….All above him are no better, so why the constant talk about a squad player, who at best starts if all above are injured or indisposed? That’s how Wenger started out with him, with him even playing better than Ozil in some flashes….He’s not even on a quarter of what the others are, so expecting him to be on Hazard, KdB levels and constantly moaning about him is very funny….PLUS, Emery seems… Read more »
Salah & Mane = 16 goals, 5 assists
Sterling & Sane = 14 goals, 11 assists
Hazard & Willian = 10 goals, 10 assistsIwobi & Mykhitaryan = 3 goals, 3 assists
Why do you conveniently leave out Ozil or even Auba in the equation? seeing as Auba and Ozil are starters ahead of Iwobi/Mhki ideally, Mhki/Ozil are the preferred in attacking positions with Auba and Laca to fit in in some capacity on the right or left
Why do we want to sell Ozil? Cause his wages are too high?
Shouldn’t the priority be to sell deadwood first? Jenkinson, Ramsey, Welbeck, Elneny, etc?
Iwobi isn’t good enough to start for a top-4 team…no problem with this line of thinking. Bamford has made this point all season. He’s only starting because we don’t have a proper wide player and Myhki is yet to recover his Dormund form. The Iwobi bias that irks me is when people say he’s not even good enough for the squad. Joe implied this yesterday and wanted him sold off. Iwobi is an academy product who’s not going to make a whimper is he languishes on the bench. Where do we get a squad replacement who’s happy to collect 50k… Read more »
Ozy
“Shouldn’t the priority be to sell deadwood first? Jenkinson, Ramsey, Welbeck, Elneny, etc?”
Jenks – worth a bag of chips
Ramsey is going for free
Welbeck is going for free
Elneny – maybe we get 10 million
We may free off 300-350k weekly wages at best which is what we pay Ozil right now.
21 games undefeated is, based on where we were and what Emery inherited, an incredible feat. Yes, it hasn’t always been pretty to watch and yes we’ve ridden our luck on occasions but there is no disputing that Emery has instilled a team ethic and ethos that had not existed at the club for many many years. The body language of the players has visibly improved. The desire to fight it out instead of accept the inevitable has meant that we are now a “team” once again. It is a joy to behold to see the players genuinely bonding and… Read more »
Just been watching Gary Neville on Sky talking about the Sterling incident and the repercussions.
He is head and shoulders the best pundit on TV.
Well said Gary.
Iwobi is way better and way better than Mkhi.. …. I’ve never seen Mkhi take on a player…. All he does is run away from opponents by running to the byline to bring out a cross or cut-back as if he is our rb….
Total waste of space
There is no point trying to make Iwobi look better by pointing out how crap Mikhi is. Most Iwobi critics are aware of Miki`s shortcomings too, Bringing Iwobi and Mikhi on in a game is like asking two Dustbinmen to help fight a fire
@ES…. Just reading through earlier comments, and read your comment about laca tracking number back , which was right… but saying your personal view despite all the usual negatives from posters is that Ozil does make a difference when he plays and provides the best service to our forwards…. I guess based on this comment you didn’t watch the game or maybe you were just listening from a radio broadcast of the match… Because I you did watch the game, you would have noticed ozil would have been bullied in that match by the continuous/persistent fouling of our midfield players… Read more »
anybdoy still saying Mkhi has not found his form, should be taken out of le-grove and shot through their email. ….
@30 yrs of age, Mkhi hasn’t found his form… When will he find it???
Mkhi is no Pirlo, Ronaldo, Messi, or even ibracadabra who like a fine wine, gets better with age….So if at 30 he hasn’t found his form, then he’s no good to our course…
Victorious is a welching cunt and he doesn’t seem to care. What a scumbag. People that make bets and don’t pay up should not be taken seriously in any walk of life.
@Leftsidesanc, RH and mysticleaves, it’s nice hearing from y’all. Though I haven’t seen y’all but it feels like we have been acquaintances. I’m happy meeting you all. I probably would have visited Jos if I knew I have a family friend there in mysticleaves,,, let’s see how it goes bro.
@victorious, where in naija art thou?
ddkings
I was at the game on Saturday and saw first hand what was going on. I did not
listen to match on radio!!
Ozil has played in plenty of games not just at Arsenal, which are physical. Despite what many say he can and does cope in such games even if he does
not enjoy attempts to kick him off the park.
What skilful player enjoys such a game!
Mysticleaves,
Didnt realize you were Nigerian till today.
Thats nice.
Any Gooner in Lagos?
I am a gooner in ibadan Nigeria so lovely to notice so many Nigerians here
Drey
Up gunners!!!
Lasigidi ni wa.
We repping on me grove
ES: The story is not only far fetched, but utterly ridiculous. The reason that we offloaded Sanchez to Man Utd apart from his determination to leave was that he had become increasingly a “disruptive” figure in the club. No-one in their right mind would take him back. Agree the story is ridiculous. But United are one of the few clubs that can afford his salary. United are also lacking a creative mid which is why the hope is that they are interested. IF.. they are, the best outcomes imo are (in order) – Martial (unhappy) – Decent transfer fee –… Read more »
Goober in Uyo, Nigeria
Anyone around the south-south?
Gooner in Uyo, Nigeria
Anyone around the south-south?
Silly typo earlier
qna
Exchanging Ozil for Martial is an entirely different proposition to Sanchez. Martial is a talented “young” player.
However, I do not think that Man Utd will sell/exchange this player to us. We
tried to do this deal in past.
At the moment there appears to be a lot of dissatisfaction at Old Trafford. My
view is that Mourinho will be offloaded at end of season rather than some of the key players like Pogba.
ES. I agree. But I am saying short of being able to get Martial or a decent fee.
I don’t want Sanchez, but I’d exchange him for Ozil. I want Ozil less. I have been saying we need to focus on players not older than 25./26. Was against Mkhi and Sokratis.
But Ozil and Sanchez are the same age, so I’d rather that swap. Play him back into some goal scoring form and sell him to Italy.
Gooner from Lagos
TallestTiz
Uyo gooner here!
Abadie?
Let’s hope more youth players choose us:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6479337/Matteo-Guendouzi-insists-heart-set-Arsenal-despite-PSG.html
Ok ban him from all future games, but it’s going too far to lose his job imo.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6481297/Chelsea-fan-accused-racially-abusing-Sterling-says-called-MANC-c-not-black-one.html
Why would MG want to go to Paris? It’s a complete shithole.
Nice one famz, left lasgidi for kd early this year. Hailings to all naija gunners here. Let’s get mata and martial for ozil then
there are some on Le Grove who use the C word with impunity …why they have to !ower themselves to gutter level ,who knows .
Raheem Sterling should be commended for behaving in such a mature manner because if he had confronted those morons I have no doubt the incident would have escalated.
Maybe some of the posters on le grove who embarrass themselves by using the C word should watch that video and realise how pathetic it is to call someone a c*** whether it is racist or not….
Ok Pierre, I admit that, sometimes, you are a C.
(lol)
The C word?? How easily offended are some people.. I mean it can be used as a term of endearment in some places, ie. Scotland or Ireland: “Do you know x?” “Oh yeah I know x, he’s a sound c*nt”.
Wow… Liverpool-Manure, it’s at Anfield.
Do not miss this, it will be a real horror show, but it will be fun.
I predict 6-1 for Liverpool.
Gotta love Torreira, he’s a mad cunt;)
https://arseblog.com/2018/12/should-laurent-koscielny-get-a-europa-league-run-out/
No.
Give that game time to a senior member of the U23s side so that if we need to call on him for the EPL he will have some first team experience underneath his belt. Kos, if he is fit and ready should be held back for the EPL.
The greatest difference between Wenger and Emery? It’s the sound of silence. By that I mean, the complete lack of excuses and complaining from our manager despite the injuries and suspensions mounting up. At this point, Wenger would have allowed his squad to take their foot off the gas so dropping valuable points. Instead of accepting his role in it he often pointed to injuries and suspensions as the reason for why the team was failing in December again. No such antics from our present head coach. We’re on a 21 game unbeaten streak. Out of 4 EPL games in… Read more »
Pierre is a grade A Cunt.
Leeds
Agreed.
I like what G NEville had to say about Emery.
Basically saying he is getting the maximum possible out of this squad, and he needs to be backed by Kroenke in the transfer market to take the team forward.
Exactly what ive been saying for ages.
If we’re planning to spend £200m in the next 2 years, I would much rather we spent all that next summer.
Anyone read about that gamer who beat up his pregnant girlfriend after she distracted him playing…you guessed it: Fortnight.
Ozil has a lot to answer for.
The c word stands for carpet, right?
I like Emery’s positivity and realism. Clearly that has rubbed off on most of the squad not just the recent arrivals. Obviously when you are unbeaten over 21 games in all competitions that makes a huge difference to morale in the squad. However, I still believe that there is an inherent weakness in our backline which needs to be addressed. We may be the team scoring the second largest number of goals in EPL, but we are ranked only 9th or 10th in the goals conceded column and that is not good enough. That needs to be sorted first before… Read more »
gambon
A club’s transfer window activity is often graded on who they bring in… but I think who they sell is just as important.
Wenger held on to players who simply were not good enough for too long.
Sven and Raul need to step up this January and maximise the sales of our players… criminal really that in the age of golakeepers going for £70m plus… we sold Szczesney for a mere £10m. We needed to do better than that.
Up to you Sven and Raul… do your stuff.
Instead of spending money on upgrading Elneny, spend that money upgrading on positions lacking in our development squad… like in a left back.
Elneny’s game time should be given to Ainsley Maitland Niles with Joe W.illock as his understudy.