First on the agenda today. Jonathan Walters, a paragon of footballing virtue, has forced me into retracting my view on Granit Xhaka. I can criticise the man for many things, but calling it a duck after a deflection is probably TOO far.
I’m sorry Granit, I really am. Forgive me, let me be the spare key to your heart.
Arsenal are rocking another game tomorrow, there were some unfounded rumours that Kieran Tierney had had a major setback, absolutely not true, he is going to land a start in the EuroPUB League (lololol), with Bellerin the other side. That’s awesome. It’s the last piece in the ‘if Emery had this, we’d be winning the league’ jigsaw. Bring it on.
To be honest, I kind of find that competition a little bit of a release. It’s like playing football with the year below when you were young, we’re going to be totally dominant, we’ll see an electric game of Emeryball, only to find ourselves crying into a pork pie this weekend when it all comes undone.
Talking of coming undone, Spurs dropped the most humiliating defeat in ENGLISH EUROPEAN FOOTBALL HISTORY last night. Quite the achievement. They lost 7-2 AT HOME to Bayern Munich. Serge Gnabry picked up a whopping FOUR goals, then tweeted out that North London IS RED. What a boy.
Attention quickly turned to Tony Pulis who was actually on Sky and said that he thought it a minor miracle that he is where he is. I know we all banter the shit kicker, but ultimately, he wasn’t leaving elite talent on the bench to be a dick. He claimed he could rarely get the player fit.
This is another reason Arsene Wenger should be facing some sort of FIFA Panel for high crimes against Arsenal. First crime, sending a direct pacey winger that is short on loan to West Brom, a team that play percentage balls to the big lad up top. HOW IS SERGE A GOOD MATCH HERE (Ben Knapper now in charge of sensible loan decisions).
Secondly, big shout out to Ivan who elected NOT to give Serge a new deal before he went away with the national team for the Olympics. You could say he was being careful with the pennies, but let’s be real here, this is a CEO who sanctioned £52k a week for Nik B, a 5 year deal for Abou Diaby, and seriously allowed Arsene to sign a player with a broken back.
Serge always looked reasonably talented when he played for us, appreciate he might have been a bit off the boil, but wow… Bayern noticed he was good.
We’ve lost Jeff, Malen and Gnabry to free transfers… and Aaron Ramsey.
Retention policy simply has to improve moving forward.
… went off on a rant there, it’s over for Poch, right? Whatever went on at Spurs this summer has rocked his standing in the club. He might recover in the league, but beyond this season? He’s off, surely?
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If you’re having a bad day, just remember, Arsenal sold Serge Gnabry for £5m and signed Nicolas Pepe for £72m. They both are 24 years old
RH, So Cardiff won 0:2 cause they defended and attacked better than us. Cardiff! So Palace won 1:2 cause they defended as bad as we did and attacked better than us. Palace! It’s not black and white you know. But it is certain that in the long run of a season if you were shit for most of the season it’s going to show. And United have been shit for a while and you can easily see it in their results. One game they luck out, next game they are punished. Truth is they are shit and you can see… Read more »
Quite telling that a certain few on here are besides themselves over Poch getting hammered in Europe.
Penny doesn’t seem to have dropped that Poch leaving is a real possibility which just about tells it’s own story. He’s been amazing for them, they were in the CL final last season, and now he’s getting it in the neck to leave from their fans.
By contrast we made the EL final, haven’t played 90 minutes of football this season, and have absolute cucks citing Tierney and Bellerin are whats missing from Emeryball.
Tierney photo looks odd – like a painting or photographer used filters when photo was taken.
Why hasn’t Emery been sacked yet?
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How does that make a bad day any better lol?
Secondly, big shout out to Ivan who elected NOT to give Serge a new deal before he went away with the national team for the Olympics
He left Arsenal when he went to the Olympics with Germany
Penny has dropped for cheerleaders of Potless Poch.
Sad times.
Quite telling that a certain few on here are besides themselves over Poch getting hammered in Europe…By contrast we made the EL final, haven’t played 90 minutes of football this season, and have absolute cucks citing Tierney and Bellerin are whats missing from Emeryball. They’re a rival and they got hammered. Do try and keep up. I wonder if years ago when we were getting hammered 10-2 there was some Tottenham fan like you but I doubt it. Plus if you can’t see the difference between someone effectively on a two year contract failing to make an impression and someone… Read more »
“Why hasn’t Emery been sacked yet?”
Why do you always come here to post the same question over and over again ??
Gnabry- another that was sold that we should have kept. Never understood that decision among many others. Vela is another… Joel Campbell too.
Those are dribblers, attackers that God knows we could have used over the years.
“Plus if you can’t see the difference between someone effectively on a two year contract failing to make an impression and someone going into their 5th or 6th season and failing miserably then that’s on you“ You can’t tell the difference between potential and performance so I’d pipe down. Being excellent for season after season is task enough, I know you’re a bit thick and assume a quality manager should just be able to output year after year after year, but that is a skill unto itself. It’s why Fergie is revered so much, why Wenger was lauded too. Trust… Read more »
Ponchettini’s fangirls will never give up on him.
Even if he goes to some more midtable clubs and finishes his managerial career trophyless, they’ll probably come up with something stupid like ‘Trophies don’t matter’ or ‘He’s already proven his class’ or ‘He was never given a chance. Racism!’
That’s the level of dummies you’re dealing with.
Nope. Gnabry is shite.
Move along.
As for Europa…I suppose it’s lucky Spurs took a pasting, that way what it happens to us, we can bury the story with spurs humiliating defeat. Oh and Vertonghen slipping Eriksen‘s old lady his Belgium Bun.
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No one fancied Poch. No one. Not saucy enough.
Yep 2-7 slaughtering at home in the “toilet bowl”-what’s not to enjoy😂with an ex gooner racking up 4 goals no less.lets face it.The spuds have dined out on Nayim from the halfway line for donkeys years.never let us forget it.so karma is a wonderful thing.not only that but the icing being the heaviest European defeat at home suffered by any English side.Ever.let that sink on lol😂
Rumors that Allegri might end up at United. That would be a kick in both nuts.
Between Manure, the Spuds and us, yes, Allegri would probably choose Manure.
You can’t tell the difference between potential and performance so I’d pipe down. Big huh from me there. But you’re right with regards to Arteta I can’t tell the difference between potential and performance because I’ve seen neither from him. Trust you to diminish Emery’s role in order to spare him his criticism. If only he was on a 5 year deal, I’m sure we’d have seen massive gains this past 18 months if so. If he was on a 5 year contract we’d have to make a choice between sacking him is my point. A two year contract you… Read more »
Again I can’t stress how ridiculous it is to see some Arsenal fans make an excuse for the manager of Spurs losing 7-2 at home. It’s baffling but again the Arsenal fanbase does have its fair share of dummies
Strange times when we all can’t unite around Spurs [Poch] getting spanked by Bayern.
It was so fun to watch.
A certain poster comes on here daily to rant like there is another poster on here keeping Emery in a job
Jamie
It was also strange that we couldn’t all unite after Arsenal got spanked 8-2 at OT back in 2011.
Great shame.
Don’t gloat too much. Spuds still have a long way to go to match our numerous humiliations.
Where was Poch’s sauce yesterday?
The result doesn’t surprise me. If Emery had lost that magine in Europe, (though I’m pessimistic about him) heaven and hell will fall on Le Grove that moment. A better organized team than us indeed.
Good to see a former gunner (who was rubbish for us when here) put 4goals pass spurs and post North London is Red! Brilliant!
Going to be funny after Emery leaves to read what certain folks views would be with whoever is appointed next
“Again I can’t stress how ridiculous it is to see some Arsenal fans make an excuse for the manager of Spurs losing 7-2 at home. It’s baffling but again the Arsenal fanbase does have its fair share of dummies”
Not seen any excuses made for him, think everyone had a good chuckle at their expense in fact.
What I did see however were numerous references to TR7 simply because he rates Pochettino as a manager, and several more jibes pushing back against rhetoric used against Emery. Dummies indeed, of which you’re well and truly one.
He had to let Gnabry go, it woud have killed Walcott or such. Remember?
Not seen any excuses made for him…
“Being excellent for season after season is task enough, I know you’re a bit thick and assume a quality manager should just be able to output year after year after year, but that is a skill unto itself. “
Add “excuse” to the list of words Marko doesn’t understand..
To join the bandwagon of hindsight outrage, may I add: How the fuck we haven’t spotted coaching genius that is Niko Kovac? What are those at Arsenal doing? He wasn’t even approached for an interview. EVERYBODY could see that man had incredible potential for an attacking display., blah blah etc…
Also TR7 absolutely made an excuse for Poch. Something about him not wanting to be there and some players not wanting to be there.
Emery’s reign, as it stands, centres around 5 key areas.
1. Over complicated tactics/ systems and the mismanage t of certain players.
2. The one and only Granit Xhaka.
3. The misuse of Lucas Torreira..
4. The never ending saga that is Mesut Ozil.
5. His inability at not being able to communicate effectively.
We could all write a thesis on each of these subjects( Pierre a complete manuscript on #4). Basically though, it all boils down to one simple fact.
He is simply not good enough.
Agreed?
Graham –
“Don’t gloat too much. Spuds still have a long way to go to match our numerous humiliations.”
I love it every time Spurs lose, mate. If someone’s sensibilities here are offended by me taking great joy in a 7-2 thrashing, sorry not sorry.
“A certain poster comes on here daily to rant like there is another poster on here keeping Emery in a job”
You’re a woman, don’t lie.
“We could all write a thesis on each of these subjects( Pierre a complete manuscript on #4)”
A manuscript?
Pierre could write books that would make the Harry Porter books look like a one page summary.
The never ending saga that is Mesut Ozil.
That’s not an issue in the slightest. When he plays (when he makes himself available that is) he’s barely effective and when he doesn’t play we don’t even notice.
“We’ve lost Jeff, Malen and Gnabry to free transfers”
Um. Fact check?
Ah yes, Mr Serge Gnabry, who along with the likes of Theo Walcott and Oxlaide- Chamberlain, developed so well at Arsenal FC.
By the way, was not “shite” He showed great potential but, irrespective of injuries, was never given a real chance.
I’m sure he’s not regretting that now.
Everybody else was giving 3 to 5 years deal to young players with incentive and option to extend. Gazidis was trying to save money by giving short fixed term deal to young players with potential (Gnabry, Malen, Jeff, Willock, Nelson, …) while giving long term deal to older average player with low ceiling (Xhaka, Elneny, Mhkitaryan, …). The snake oil salesman was so out of his depth, it would be funny if it was not Arsenal. The 101 of how not to run a business. Afraid of taking intelligent decision that could backfire on him. Not renewing Wenger, but then… Read more »
“We didn’t want to get rid of Gnabry, we wanted to keep him,” Wenger said. “But he was in the last year of his contract. ”
Damn, good old memories, ze famous “last years of their contracts”, thanks to ze great Arsène. lol
If you can’t take great joy out of watching the spuds get humiliated, or you pine for there trophyless manager over your own.
Simply you are not an arsenal fan.
We haven’t had too much to smile about later, but watching them implode should.
Nasty, scummy fans & team, and a toilet bowl of a stadium.
Poch can bugger off to a mid table team where he belongs.
Up the arse!
“Make a bold decision by Hiring a new exciting inexperienced manager”
Nothing bold about that …risky decision yes but not Bold
“Don’t gloat too much. Spuds still have a long way to go to match our numerous humiliations.”
Are you serious??? Do you even know anything about the spuds??? Or are you not an Arsenal fan??
“Nothing bold about that …risky decision yes but not Bold“
To make a “risky” decision is to quite literally be bold. Marko obviously been giving you English lessons on the fly.
RH,
The definition of somebody bold is brave, fearless, willing to take risk.
So yes hiring a new exciting inexperienced manager would have been a bold decision.
Marko
“not an issue in the slighest”
Don’t make me laugh!
Ever worked in a team environment Marko?
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Mesut Ozil has been a headache for Emery and everyone associated with the club.
Imagine what it’s like behind the scenes with this mopey individual stinking the place out.
This was the case even under Wenger.
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I suppose I should have said CAPITULATIONS.
Now do you understand?
Marko
If you seriously think that Mr Ozil has been irrelevant in the greater scheme of things, you must have gone walkabout these past few years.
Tomorrow night is something to look forward to.
I wonder, is that because Freddie is having more influence on team selection and tactics?
Per Mertesacker basically implied that Ozil is a total head case.
Nothing more to add.
Strange having the place to myself.
Is there anyone out there?
Tottenham 2 Bayern Munich 7.
Arsenal 3 Bayern Munich 15.
Comments please.
Gazidis could only make bald decisions, bold wasnt his stlye
What was the bold decision Ivan missed out on?
Arsenal 3 Bayern 15, Graham, don’t remember that one.
Bob. bayern beat us 5-1, 3 times in a row
I get that but why are we discussing 3 over 1? Shouldn’t we wait until Spurs get embarrassed a further two times?
Personally I have had so much fun today teasing Spurs fans at work and in my family.
Something very wrong at Spurs right now, seems a perfect storm is brewing with a manager seemingly wanting out, a massive stadium debt hanging over them, key players about to leave for nothing and the possibility of them missing out on UCL football.
What an absolute shame.
I suppose the stadium can be turned into a shopping centre easy enough.
Gnabry would be sitting on the bench if Bayern were of the 2014 quality.
Prime Arjen, Ribery, Lewa and Costa front options would keep Gnabry far away from first team action.
And Gnabry sits on the bench today at Arsenal no problem, he doesn’t have the record of any of our front three though Pepe is still a bit down with football flu right now.
So you see Gnabry is not such a big deal and he doesn’t hit four everyday but I’m happy for the boy.
We have Saka and Martinelli so let’s look forward.
When is Lacazette returning? I don’t think Saka has done anything to warrant getting dropped, wonder what the selections will look like when Laca is healthy. Even more opportunity for Emery to tinker with the lineups.
Pepe on the other hand has offered nothing but a poo platter so far. Maybe get him some cup and Europa matches first to get his confidence up. But honestly his performance at Old Trafford was one of the worst I’ve seen in awhile, he’s looking worth nothing close to his price tag.
All those trophies Poch the amazing won for Spurs… 😂😂😂
Banter rumor of day, were replacing Ozil with Odegaard Madrids next in line.
Silly to even entertain that thought.
Tasty thought though.
I always thought Serge looked too direct for the later adaption of Wenger ball.
Too many runs into the box with the ball and not enough tippy tappy.
Saka will have a game where he frustrates the fan I hope people don’t get on him. He’s been a beacon of light so far I might go pierre protective of him.
Gnabry wouldn’t be half the player if he stayed here.
Environment is half the battle.
We definitely went for the wrong player from Lille. Both Jonathan offered so much more. Bamba and Ikone are both baller who can run at players and have end product passes.
I like Marcelo Brozović from Inter. He has shut down Messi in the first half. He can defend better than all our midfielders.
Silly to even entertain that thought.
Agree though I think for a different reason than you. I saw the price and thought fabricated story. Could be a decent pick up but it’s hard to know he’s been in the wilderness for a few years and only now this season looking good.
Depay is worth another high profile move in his career, much improved footballer.
Werner shitting his pants in Europe, two glaring misses.
Anyone hear Roy Keane and Carra on modern midfielders??
Exactly what I’ve been saying for last 5 years
There is fuck all about
They are shit. Once dimensional robots
Who are the next up and coming world class midfielders?
What a game this is!
Suarez from Barca has just scored a Worldie!
Last nights Spud Spankin made going to work today a good giggle for a change
Cheers Poch
Liverpool’s arse caving. Good times
Odegaard keep putting in performances like he has been at 20, no chance Madrid will sell.
More realistic scenario for me would be seeing them move Modric on this summer and get him into the side. Kid is on another level, creating chances for fun.
Leipzig have had a shocker in defence tonight
Upamecano the only CB without a complete changer from Leipzig tonight. He needs to drop a few if he’s serious about making the move to Arsenal
Sal it’s Madrid they are just as likely to buy Pogba or Fabian Ruiz or Erikson than give Odegaard a go. To be fair he’s doing well… finally.
*clanger…. not changer
“Doing well finally…. ”
He’s 20 mate.
Van de Beek as well Madrid want
He’s there since 2014 and this is his third loan and he’s finally doing well. I said it
*third team he’s been loaned to
Leipzig about to lose two straight home games they had no business losing. Backed them both times to win too.
Valentin if I jump in front of a moving vehicle its risky, some might say fearless, more sensible folk know its stupid not bold.
Suarez again. Barca still wins. But Inter played a very good game.
That sacking of Marcelino looking all the more brilliant tonight, well done Mr Lim.
“Suarez again. Barca still wins. But Inter played a very good game.“
Inter went away to Barca and played well?
But Conte has only been there 20 mins, don’t tell me it’s Emery being a cuck with performances at Anfield and Old Trafford in his 2nd season in charge…
Un na naai
“Who are the next up and coming world class midfielders?”
Exactly, Emery has a very small pool of players to choose from after the big boys mop up the cream.
But Conte has only been there 20 mins, don’t tell me it’s Emery being a cuck with performances at Anfield and Old Trafford in his 2nd season in charge…
Basically this, Emery with that same inter team at barca would have been bantz tonight
Can’t coach himself out of a paper bag datwan.
Correct me if I’m wrong, Inter Milan lost…l9l