I like Arteta. And I really think he is capable of greatness. He is the only manager I have seen who can play like prime Mourinho and Prime Guardiola as situations dictate it.
But there comes a time when timing would be the problem. I want him to succeed but he may not do so here. By the end of next season, he has to deliver. If not, we will need to look for someone to take over the good things he has done and get us over the line. Because 4 heartbreaks in a matter of 5 seasons will be devastating.
We will probably lose our best players and we are back to square one like the old Wenger days. And however good a manger is, player quality matters too. This team without Saka, Saliba, Odegaard, Rice is top 4 material at best. We can also include Gabriel, Partey (when he is fit), Timber, White and Raya close to that category. But the first 4 are very important over the next 4 years. And to keep them we need to start winning starting with that Carabao cup.
I mean its by PGMOL's own admission- I don't get why its so tinfoil! Although I *do* think we could have got even more luck along the way- especially as the challenging team...
Our first half performance was frankly "piss poor", which was hardly surprising when you make eight outfield changes. They played like a bunch of strangers.
The one positive from this game is that Jesus had a very good second half and at long last
found his "shooting boots". Whether that was a one trick pony remains to be seen.
However, what is of concern is our recruitment this summer. Calafiori has been out injured
on three separate occasions this season. Merino is frankly no better than a bench player
and Sterling has failed to make the grade.
The fourth recruit Neto our so-called second string goalkeeper has yet to make an appearance and I want to focus on that decision. I made the case on several occasions at
the start of the season that his recruitment was a dreadful decision not least because he
is not qualified to play in Carabo Cup.
Now we learn that our second string goalkeeper raises concerns of the coaching staff about
his fitness and overall performance in training. That means that if Raya suffers injury as he
did earlier in the season we are resorting to using an 18 year old goalkeeper!! Indeed in
his absence we played Potter a 16 year old.
We have known for a long time that our goalkeeping recruitment has not been great. If we
are going to recruit in the January transfer window then the priority must be a second string
goalkeeper. Otherwise should something happen to Raya our season could implode.
"I can see Arteta winning the league more easily than I can see us winning it. If I had to choose."
I'm not certain what this means, are you arguing Arsenal are holding Arteta back from greatness because stadium jinxed and he has to leave before he wins league?
Arsenal are doing Arteta a favour by employing him at all, while you've convinced yourself top tier sports teams winning trophies is irrelevant, that's not how players and many fans feel.
Arteta needs to start winning competitions, that's what top clubs do which is what we are, or our best players will leave because they won't be impressed by stories about Clough.
Yes, I do listen to myself and I still find it remarkable that Jamil is arguing that we're holding Arteta back and if he wants to win trophies he needs to go elsewhere.
Do you not have any concern what AFC fans reading your schlock think? A guy makes an effort. And-- your retort is-- I'll be a dick, because, I (for some reason) always hate on Mikel Arteta, in public, on the internet?
The fact is that Arsenal have to start consistently playing better in order to have a chance to win the league. We need to win against teams that are ahead of us and behind us...we need to surprise people at how good we are...and I can't wait to see more games like tonight's game. Can we win at Anfield in a Premiere League match for the 1st time since 2012? Let's see if we can! Vamos vamos Arsenal!
I’ll start by saying again thank you and mad respect to Arteta for getting us to where we are now and to Pedro for incredible and consistent content and for creating a great community. Thank you. But - what phase of the process are we in right now? Our manager is a freak for winning? What? When? What has to be perfect for him to win major trophies? How long will Saka, Saliba, Gabriel, even Ethan stay with us? We cannot keep blaming red cards when the team puts in Fulham and Everton type performances. How are Liverpool and Chelsea performing so well with their non-generational and brand new managers? Arteta has been backed with massive funds. He has material oversight over everything. When does this translate into a major trophy or do we keep providing excuses while castigating anyone who things we have been given the tools and funding to do better?
Great read, a proper Arsenal ‘fan’ 👌🏾
Love that!
Nice piece Jamil, thanks for restoring us back to normal
Thanks- hope you enjoyed it! Stay tuned.
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oh you're telling me!
I like Arteta. And I really think he is capable of greatness. He is the only manager I have seen who can play like prime Mourinho and Prime Guardiola as situations dictate it.
But there comes a time when timing would be the problem. I want him to succeed but he may not do so here. By the end of next season, he has to deliver. If not, we will need to look for someone to take over the good things he has done and get us over the line. Because 4 heartbreaks in a matter of 5 seasons will be devastating.
We will probably lose our best players and we are back to square one like the old Wenger days. And however good a manger is, player quality matters too. This team without Saka, Saliba, Odegaard, Rice is top 4 material at best. We can also include Gabriel, Partey (when he is fit), Timber, White and Raya close to that category. But the first 4 are very important over the next 4 years. And to keep them we need to start winning starting with that Carabao cup.
That's spot on Jamil and i say if we're reffed the same as city and pool we are champions baby
I mean its by PGMOL's own admission- I don't get why its so tinfoil! Although I *do* think we could have got even more luck along the way- especially as the challenging team...
What a great piece. 👍.
Oh thank you so much! Lmk if there's anything you wanna hear about!
God, we need Jesus.
Our first half performance was frankly "piss poor", which was hardly surprising when you make eight outfield changes. They played like a bunch of strangers.
The one positive from this game is that Jesus had a very good second half and at long last
found his "shooting boots". Whether that was a one trick pony remains to be seen.
However, what is of concern is our recruitment this summer. Calafiori has been out injured
on three separate occasions this season. Merino is frankly no better than a bench player
and Sterling has failed to make the grade.
The fourth recruit Neto our so-called second string goalkeeper has yet to make an appearance and I want to focus on that decision. I made the case on several occasions at
the start of the season that his recruitment was a dreadful decision not least because he
is not qualified to play in Carabo Cup.
Now we learn that our second string goalkeeper raises concerns of the coaching staff about
his fitness and overall performance in training. That means that if Raya suffers injury as he
did earlier in the season we are resorting to using an 18 year old goalkeeper!! Indeed in
his absence we played Potter a 16 year old.
We have known for a long time that our goalkeeping recruitment has not been great. If we
are going to recruit in the January transfer window then the priority must be a second string
goalkeeper. Otherwise should something happen to Raya our season could implode.
Thanks Jamil. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Too bad it's the smooth-brained, who showed up first-- regurgitating the other's bile.
Thank you kindly! Means a lot to get a bit of traction!
Tim Sherwood on his burner accounts again.
"I can see Arteta winning the league more easily than I can see us winning it. If I had to choose."
I'm not certain what this means, are you arguing Arsenal are holding Arteta back from greatness because stadium jinxed and he has to leave before he wins league?
Arsenal are doing Arteta a favour by employing him at all, while you've convinced yourself top tier sports teams winning trophies is irrelevant, that's not how players and many fans feel.
Arteta needs to start winning competitions, that's what top clubs do which is what we are, or our best players will leave because they won't be impressed by stories about Clough.
Pathetic!
"Our best players will leave because... "
Arsenal is doing well and we cry over what hasn't happened. And may never happen.
Next opinion please.
Do you listen to yourself? Coming here to complain about a writer's contribution?
If you don't agree-- why piss on Jamil's effort?
Yes, I do listen to myself and I still find it remarkable that Jamil is arguing that we're holding Arteta back and if he wants to win trophies he needs to go elsewhere.
And that? Means you MUST crap on Jamil's opinion.
Do you not have any concern what AFC fans reading your schlock think? A guy makes an effort. And-- your retort is-- I'll be a dick, because, I (for some reason) always hate on Mikel Arteta, in public, on the internet?
This is not a vacuum.
Please, proceed.
The fact is that Arsenal have to start consistently playing better in order to have a chance to win the league. We need to win against teams that are ahead of us and behind us...we need to surprise people at how good we are...and I can't wait to see more games like tonight's game. Can we win at Anfield in a Premiere League match for the 1st time since 2012? Let's see if we can! Vamos vamos Arsenal!
I’ll start by saying again thank you and mad respect to Arteta for getting us to where we are now and to Pedro for incredible and consistent content and for creating a great community. Thank you. But - what phase of the process are we in right now? Our manager is a freak for winning? What? When? What has to be perfect for him to win major trophies? How long will Saka, Saliba, Gabriel, even Ethan stay with us? We cannot keep blaming red cards when the team puts in Fulham and Everton type performances. How are Liverpool and Chelsea performing so well with their non-generational and brand new managers? Arteta has been backed with massive funds. He has material oversight over everything. When does this translate into a major trophy or do we keep providing excuses while castigating anyone who things we have been given the tools and funding to do better?
1st
How many managers in the PL currently have won the league? Guardiola and who else?
Moron, he’s not saying winning the PL means fuck all. He’s saying fans feeling entitled to winning the PL means fuck all.
thanks for riding for me!