(I'm not sure how hot Spring in Sweden is, I have to say, only ever been there in winter :-D).
Two many 'minds', like I don't have one...
Spring like! Finally. Belgium still good đ?
Last week was mostly nice and sunny, bit greyer and colder now, to be honest. Easier for running, mind.
Off to Madrid for work on Sunday, mind....
Spring like! Finally. Belgium still good đ?
You are absolutely right. But with Wenger I could kind of live with us not winning much. Arteta has a style of play where the only enjoyable thing about it is winning. So he better fucking win.
Amen.
Good, decided. Winning the double
But when Mustafi lets Aguero score in the League Cup final the way he did, how much did we all want a team that was more serious?
That balance is so important. And it's worth remembering that Arteta's first two title challenges came from teams that played some lovely, expressive football from front to back.
You are absolutely right. But with Wenger I could kind of live with us not winning much. Arteta has a style of play where the only enjoyable thing about it is winning. So he better fucking win.
Correct
I think there's no question Wenger's teams at their best were far easier on the eye, but let's not forget how frustrating our defensive capitulations time after time after time were. And in the latter...
You are absolutely right. But with Wenger I could kind of live with us not winning much. Arteta has a style of play where the only enjoyable thing about it is winning. So he better fucking win.
I think there's no question Wenger's teams at their best were far easier on the eye, but let's not forget how frustrating our defensive capitulations time after time after time were. And in the latter...
I said this yesterday (lost in the 700+ Arses) but seems relevant again:
I find it fascinating how the tactics of Arteta are almost exactly opposite to the tactics of Wenger.
During his weakest spells, Arsene managed players that only knew how to express themselves individually. Absolutely no clue about shape or defensive solidity.
During his weakest spell (arguably now), Arteta has created a team of players that seem to understand nothing other than team shape and position. Not a scooby about invention, flair or individuality.
Absolutely, he was legend. I much preferred our football then, even the later years not this death by a thousand sideways passes and Corner FC we have to endure now. It is joyless. Sure, it would be g...
I think there's no question Wenger's teams at their best were far easier on the eye, but let's not forget how frustrating our defensive capitulations time after time after time were. And in the latter years, we all bemoaned the fact we kept trying to play in a way which had been generally found out with players incapable of doing it as well as his best sides.
We should always be grateful to Arsene for what he did and sacrificed in order to enable the move to the new stadium. But he could have still have managed and improved certain aspects of our football ...
Absolutely, he was legend. I much preferred our football then, even the later years not this death by a thousand sideways passes and Corner FC we have to endure now. It is joyless. Sure, it would be great to win it, but FFS hopefully we bin it after.
"Pep Guardiola: âArsenal have been the best team in this country, in Europe, so far. Beating Arsenal once is so difficult, imagine beating them twice in a few weeks. We have to rest. I would like to say to my fans, respect Arsenal a lot.â - Guardiola being condescending again...
Yes, back when Spuds were decent, lots of B/W photos, but mostly shit ever since. Amazing that Arsenal, and Wenger made the move without incurring huge debt and lots of FA Cups.
We should always be grateful to Arsene for what he did and sacrificed in order to enable the move to the new stadium. But he could have still have managed and improved certain aspects of our football without allowing us to develop that soft underbelly that we have become known for in the last 15-20 years.
They were decent in the 1960s, right? Every club requires a fillip to take them one level above. Of course, the boost City and Chelsea got from their billionaire owners is unprecedented. It took them ...
Yes, back when Spuds were decent, lots of B/W photos, but mostly shit ever since. Amazing that Arsenal, and Wenger made the move without incurring huge debt and lots of FA Cups.
It's not nine points when they have a game in hand. At least get that right if you are going to use the hateful and lazy "bottling" nonsense. God, I despair at some of our fans. Doing a damn good job ...
Ok, it is a 6 point lead... If we fail to win the league despite such a lead at this stage, it is what it is. A bottling. No need to use unnecessary wordplay to dismiss that. Our way of playing in the last 2-3 months and especially the last game screams of fear.
Should fans not express their frustration and anger at seeing the same stuff happen every season? Our title challenges have collapsed around this time of the season and seems to be happening again.
Of course, but even so their rise from complete manc obscurity...
They were decent in the 1960s, right? Every club requires a fillip to take them one level above. Of course, the boost City and Chelsea got from their billionaire owners is unprecedented. It took them to stratospheric levels.
Ultimately though, we failed to take advantage as a club over the last 20 years since moving to the Ashburton Grove stadium. Part of it was of course Wenger's approach for the 1st half of the decade and allowing us to develop a soft underbelly, but also the ownership at the time allowing this stagnation to occur.
Nobody cares about the laws as long as they can take advantage of them for their benefit.
If we lose the league, it has nothing to do with the money that City have spent and everything to do with th...
It's not nine points when they have a game in hand. At least get that right if you are going to use the hateful and lazy "bottling" nonsense. God, I despair at some of our fans. Doing a damn good job of fanning the flames.
Nobody cares about the laws as long as they can take advantage of them for their benefit.
If we lose the league, it has nothing to do with the money that City have spent and everything to do with th...
Of course, but even so their rise from complete manc obscurity...
Yes, but they will be forever tainted, at least by those that respect the laws.
Nobody cares about the laws as long as they can take advantage of them for their benefit.
If we lose the league, it has nothing to do with the money that City have spent and everything to do with the manager and the players. We also had money and we have not bought the required quality of players last summer. City winning would imply us BOTTLING a 9 point lead at the top. That has nothing to do with the charges,
Love the Masters when they're amongst the pines, water and magnolia blossom but behind the scenes it seems quite creepy...
Someone should do a meme of Pep sucking a saudi cock with 115 on the side of it
-Saudi
+ United Arab Emirates.
Someone should do a meme of Pep sucking a saudi cock with 115 on the side of it
This is our and the rest of the league's way of coping --- ultimately the stats say that they have won a LOT of league titles. If those charges do not stick, then what is our excuse?
Those charges? Feel like they will become part of the game's folklore like the Battle of Santiago, Puskas' Hungary, Bobby Moore's "stolen" necklace, The Cruyff Turn, Panenka's Pen....
This is our and the rest of the league's way of coping --- ultimately the stats say that they have won a LOT of league titles. If those charges do not stick, then what is our excuse?
Yes, but they will be forever tainted, at least by those that respect the laws.
Do you remember that Nik Faldo collapse at Augusta v Norman?
Yes, that was full on melt mode.
This is our and the rest of the league's way of coping --- ultimately the stats say that they have won a LOT of league titles. If those charges do not stick, then what is our excuse?
Man fuck those cunts, who cares
This is our and the rest of the league's way of coping --- ultimately the stats say that they have won a LOT of league titles. If those charges do not stick, then what is our excuse?
Yeah would love him to win it once, he seems like a top chap.
Do you remember that Nik Faldo collapse at Augusta v Norman?
Heh. Bit sorry for Rose thought it was his time...
Yeah would love him to win it once, he seems like a top chap.
Like corked bats and steroids for Mark McGuire and Bazza Bonds.
Heh. Bit sorry for Rose thought it was his time...
Like corked bats and steroids for Mark McGuire and Bazza Bonds.
Even when he shanks it into the pines! He's so calm!
God lol
If City win the league, that would be their 11th league title ... just 2 behind us.
Always be a *115 though.
If City win the league, that would be their 11th league title ... just 2 behind us.
Even when he shanks it into the pines! He's so calm!
Wow Knapp on the evil 16th
Be amazing if these two have another play off
Nasty one for Rose over the bunker
Good shot
Nasty one for Rose over the bunker
The old Three Putt, I know it well.
Haha
The old Three Putt, I know it well.
Oh for certain, especially as he sent JD out there.
Their time is coming
Yes, but it's a kick in the nuts for Trump/Vance
Oh for certain, especially as he sent JD out there.
Magyar is no left of Centre liberal though. Another right-winger hopefully less cunty.
Yes, but it's a kick in the nuts for Trump/Vance
Magyar is no left of Centre liberal though. Another right-winger hopefully less cunty.
Wonderful news! Next Dictator Trump!
Yep...
Dictator Orban defeated......
Wonderful news! Next Dictator Trump!
Dictator Orban defeated......
Official?
Dictator Orban defeated......
The clips from Jack Wilshere's Luton winning the EFL Trophy are quite heart-warming
Heh. Be nice for him to win it.
The Arsenal of golf. He's in the lead now.
On a mission
Apparently Rose has finished second three times in the Masters.
The Arsenal of golf. He's in the lead now.
Apparently Rose has finished second three times in the Masters.
Fuck so that's why I got another Rory in an arsenal shirt msg
Heh probably
James, formerly of AFTV, mentioned this in his reaction to the Chelsea result. I'm not clicking on that cos the banter, meme and trolling which passes for football discourse is moronic at the best times but utterly beyond the pale after yesterday.
How do you guys know your position in the Arses (oh, matron!) when you come back to it after being away? I note the time, refresh and then search for the time so that I can read back up to the latest arse. Is there a more sophisticated way to do it? Thanks.
Does arteta only have 1 year left?
Rory...3 putts from 5 yards
Fuck so that's why I got another Rory in an arsenal shirt msg
Sky have retweeted this nonsense on their premier league feed. Bottom of the barrel twats.
Utter cunts.
How much more fuel do our guys need ffs
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Everything points to Viktor OrbĂĄnâs defeat and PĂ©ter Magyar becoming Hungaryâs next prime minister.
Nah, better to shove it up his arse.
Sideways
Rory...3 putts from 5 yards
Have to win next week and most importantly we have to score first or the heads will drop and get taken to the cleaners as a statement.
One hour I feel positive the next I am full of dread, this is going to be a long week and Sporting might just go at us and really top off the collapse. Mind you in the case of our team and manager prolapse would be a more apt description.
Arteta has to realise that his job is on the line and if he is not careful he could end up, no I can't say it, oh to hell with it, Managing spurs!!!!!
Sky have retweeted this nonsense on their premier league feed. Bottom of the barrel twats.
I'm sure Arteta will write a strongly worded letter about keeping a stiff upper back, whilst ensuring we keep the rigidity.
Sky have retweeted this nonsense on their premier league feed. Bottom of the barrel twats.
That'll work too.....
He should definitely use it though
Beats his hand waving and jumping around and pointing. No words required. Just this and the words "who are ya?"
Nah, better to shove it up his arse.
That'll work too.....
He should definitely use it though
Teta should pin that picture on the dressing room wall........make that C115eh cunt choke on that bottle!!
Nah, better to shove it up his arse.
You read it here first. I'm on board.
I'm there!
Teta should pin that picture on the dressing room wall........make that C115eh cunt choke on that bottle!!
Banter FC is back with avengence. :(
I fucking hate second again too. Youâre 11th you fuck knuckles.
Got back from the game yesterday and had to go straight to a 5 year old birthday party. Dickhead dad of one the kids was chortling awa...
What a nightmare. Hope you host a return do after they are relegated.
Also, we need to sing "Same old , always cheating" back in their faces.
Because I fucking hate that chant when it's directed at us.
Cunts!
I fucking hate second again too. Youâre 11th you fuck knuckles.
Got back from the game yesterday and had to go straight to a 5 year old birthday party. Dickhead dad of one the kids was chortling away about the result. Heâs a fucking spud FFS
Also, we need to sing "Same old , always cheating" back in their faces.
Because I fucking hate that chant when it's directed at us.
Cunts!
This.
Just logged in to add that:
As miserable as i feel today (and yesterday), I'd rather be 4 times second then 115 cheater
I have a weird feeling that we will sneak it 2(1
You read it here first. I'm on board.
I think we at AFC should start singing and owning the "second again" song cos I'm sick of hearing it from every no mark away fan who comes
Also, we need to sing "Same old , always cheating" back in their faces.
Because I fucking hate that chant when it's directed at us.
Cunts!
Fuck it. Next Sunday Arsenal have the opportunity to record a win for the ages. No other choice now. Been done before. Gotta play the nastiest low block ball of all time. Take them into the trenches.
I have a weird feeling that we will sneak it 2(1
Feels like the only way we win a title is if Guardiola fucks off, or we do a Klopp 19-20 and have it wrapped up by February
Just feel rather numb today.
We have to find something. Nobody expected us to do shit against Real Madrid but we beat them convincingly both legs. Could have been 5 goals between the teams if not for Courtois.
Given our form and injuries this is a massive ask but do you want to win the title or not itâs all in front of you.
City have won one league game in a row. Theyâll probably win more, but they have it in them to completely not turn up as well. Weâll fuck this up regardless though
Not sure that fits the narrative really. Brave players following erroneous orders.. More like cowardly players too scared to follow the game plan
Oh I know. It's not for them it's for us lol
Cannon to right of them,
Cannon to left of them,
Cannon in front of them
Volleyed and thundered;
Stormed at with shot and shell,
Boldly they rode and well,
Into the jaws of Death,
Into the mouth of he...
Not sure that fits the narrative really. Brave players following erroneous orders.. More like cowardly players too scared to follow the game plan
Question - why do so many teams get it up for us ,but fold meekly when playing our rivals? Is it cos we started challenging again rather than being everyone's favourite team to watch but off the pace ...
That's not even remotely true but when we score we go into our shells and therfore always give the other team a sniff. When city score now it gives them belief and they run away with the game..
To the bitter end lads. We ride.
Cannon to right of them,
Cannon to left of them,
Cannon in front of them
Volleyed and thundered;
Stormed at with shot and shell,
Boldly they rode and well,
Into the jaws of Death,
Into the mouth of hell
Rode the six hundred.
(Tennyson)
Arteta said yesterday that it was "a punch in the face".......well then FUCKING PUNCH BACK YOU CUNT!!!
Heh!
Arteta said yesterday that it was "a punch in the face".......well then FUCKING PUNCH BACK YOU CUNT!!!
On the upside Eddie, there's ehmm.
Well you know, that thing.
You know Eddie, the euhmm
Ahh bollocks, I'm off to have a wank, ehmmm, taking my Sunday evening bath.
To the bitter end lads. We ride.
đ
Goal difference gone soon as well
Cheer up ppps
Goal difference gone soon as well
To the bitter end lads. We ride.
Aye and also bottlers
Like the gays took back queer
Hehe but how comes that Q is at the end of the acronym? Fourth place is not a trophy!
I think we need to beat them. I donât think we will beat them.
FC Schadenfreude
I think we need to beat them. I donât think we will beat them.
Right, I've broken my media blackout. Watching Expressions Oozing. Need a laugh, and he can deliver in spades.
But we keep shopping there.
Ouch
Don't think we have played like that at all this season. At least not domestically.
No. It"s that extra thing in the tunnel with PV4 or the Galatasaray "Welcome to Hell" banners or Romario juggling the matchball on hus shoulders in front of Steve Bruce et al.
Or indeed players on 0000d a week who can't get a game
Title is still in our hands (somehow)
Get a point next weekend and we MIGHT still do it!
That should be their only mindset. Block out the noise from all fans and pundits. But weâve been here so often. Do they look like a team that can play without fear.
The miracle is Saka coming back fit and firing, Timber and Calafiori solid and Ădegaard pinging it about.
But the reality is, my head hurts, this team has sapped the energy out of me. Weâre all just waiting for the guillotine to drop.
Something else ain't it. Barely one of those blokes I'd want at Arsenal.
But we keep shopping there.
I hope our boys watched this. Hopefully it fires them up. Wounded dogs etc.
Aye and also bottlers
Like the gays took back queer
Haha
I think we at AFC should start singing and owning the "second again" song cos I'm sick of hearing it from every no mark away fan who comes
Aye and also bottlers
Like the gays took back queer
Would love to get in Enrique, especially if Guardiola leaves.
Arteta just isn't on Guardiolas level, plus the money they have...not happening for him.
Those Farah Fit square man trousers are the giveaway. Heâs not got that extra va va voom
Put it this way though : at critical times in seasons (plural) do we put out the vibe that "yeah no you are good but don't imagine you're getting ANYTHING against us today because fuck you we are goin...
Don't think we have played like that at all this season. At least not domestically.
Okay, it's acceptable to refer to him as LinkedIn Liam now. He let me down!
He didnt "let you down" MDC, he merely "underachieved given the considerable financial support afforded by the various tiers embedded in the business"
Chelsea are fucking ridiculous. All that money spent only to end up displaying such ineptitude.
Something else ain't it. Barely one of those blokes I'd want at Arsenal.
Arteta can go home to PSG and we can take Enrique
Chelsea are fucking ridiculous. All that money spent only to end up displaying such ineptitude.
Would love to get in Enrique, especially if Guardiola leaves.
Arteta just isn't on Guardiolas level, plus the money they have...not happening for him.
Title is still in our hands (somehow)
Get a point next weekend and we MIGHT still do it!
I think we at AFC should start singing and owning the "second again" song cos I'm sick of hearing it from every no mark away fan who comes
Okay, it's acceptable to refer to him as LinkedIn Liam now. He let me down!
C115h's only natural rival is United. Similarly, for Liverpool, it's Everton, and then maybe Utd.
We have 8 or something 'local' PL rivals due to being a London club.
This goes two ways tho right? 8 local derbies but games your plays barely travel for.
Then add in Utd and Liverpool, and recently C115h.
So that's most of London, and a good portion of the North of England that hate us, and I'm not even including the lesser but equally Northern teams that hated us throughout the Wenger era.
The idea that teams fold for City but fight for their lives versus us has no basis in reality.
If City wanted to they could accuse Leeds of that this season?
Put it this way though : at critical times in seasons (plural) do we put out the vibe that "yeah no you are good but don't imagine you're getting ANYTHING against us today because fuck you we are going for the title"
C115h's only natural rival is United. Similarly, for Liverpool, it's Everton, and then maybe Utd.
We have 8 or something 'local' PL rivals due to being a London club.
Or Spurs who always do City but roll over for us
Yes, their record against City is a weird one.
The idea that teams fold for City but fight for their lives versus us has no basis in reality.
If City wanted to they could accuse Leeds of that this season?
I said our rivals, so not just City. Anecdotally, it seems there's an aggression and determination that I seldom see our rivals getting when they face other teams.
Or Spurs who always do City but roll over for us
The idea that teams fold for City but fight for their lives versus us has no basis in reality.
If City wanted to they could accuse Leeds of that this season?
I think that's in your head.
Eh?
Question - why do so many teams get it up for us ,but fold meekly when playing our rivals? Is it cos we started challenging again rather than being everyone's favourite team to watch but off the pace ...
I think that's in your head.
Fuck sake are pgmol doing CL games now
I meant for next weekend
Question - why do so many teams get it up for us ,but fold meekly when playing our rivals? Is it cos we started challenging again rather than being everyone's favourite team to watch but off the pace in the league?
Will also depend on what PGMOL twats we get. Will probably be the reverse of yesterday
Fuck sake are pgmol doing CL games now
See what happens Wednesday. Show some form and fight in that game and who knows. Maybe the underdog will suit us better.
Will also depend on what PGMOL twats we get. Will probably be the reverse of yesterday
See what happens Wednesday. Show some form and fight in that game and who knows. Maybe the underdog will suit us better.
Play MLS in midfield instead of Zubimendi maybe. Tell him to be positive and drive with the ball
Just like you pumped the hot Brazilian?
Heh. As I recall she did all the work MDC.
See what happens Wednesday. Show some form and fight in that game and who knows. Maybe the underdog will suit us better.
Sure, we'll play for the draw and get pumped.
Just like you pumped the hot Brazilian?
All we need is a draw with City to maintain a six point buffer at the top with them retaining a game in hand. We don't absolutely have to go there and win. I'd take a draw right now if it was offered.
Sure, we'll play for the draw and get pumped.
All we need is a draw with City to maintain a six point buffer at the top with them retaining a game in hand. We don't absolutely have to go there and win. I'd take a draw right now if it was offered.
In an instant
All we need is a draw with City to maintain a six point buffer at the top with them retaining a game in hand. We don't absolutely have to go there and win. I'd take a draw right now if it was offered.
We whipped Real Madridâs ass over two legs last season. It doesnât look good but we are a capable team. Who is gonna show up.
Fuck it. Next Sunday Arsenal have the opportunity to record a win for the ages. No other choice now. Been done before. Gotta play the nastiest low block ball of all time. Take them into the trenches.
Itâs in their hands. Fuck Arteta appealing to fans, bring your lunch and dinner bollocks. Rouse your troops, you have it to do. Just hope that Timber, Calafiori, Ăfegaard and Saka are back. Play Eze on the left. Ah, whatever, just go for it.
Hope he doesn't take out Billy and Gabs!
Theyâd pass the bullets back
Hope he doesn't take out Billy and Gabs!
Fuck it. Next Sunday Arsenal have the opportunity to record a win for the ages. No other choice now. Been done before. Gotta play the nastiest low block ball of all time. Take them into the trenches.
Give Raya a Gatling gun
I called Semenyo the player to sign after watching him 2 years ago v Southampton, honestly such a good player right or left
But can he defend the fullback's final third?
Fuck it. Next Sunday Arsenal have the opportunity to record a win for the ages. No other choice now. Been done before. Gotta play the nastiest low block ball of all time. Take them into the trenches.
And fix bayonets
Fuck it. Next Sunday Arsenal have the opportunity to record a win for the ages. No other choice now. Been done before. Gotta play the nastiest low block ball of all time. Take them into the trenches.
They will sit off, let us have the ball. We then need to show that we know what to do with it. Daunting.
You really think we can go there and get three points?
Weâve seen these players win against big teams. Our form is absolute shit. But there is a chance to make careers here.
These are all Arteta's players; he could and should have spent the money more wisely, given how financially limited the club is compared with C115h.
He also sent Ethen out on loan in January, so alth...
It was indeed dumb. Nwaneri was a player I agree Arteta misused and froze out, finally freezing out in the worst way to our own detriment.
Playing out from the back has to be one of the most ridiculous and stupid tactics in the history of football. How many goals have teams conceded unnecessarily by trying to copy Pep?
Not just conceding goals but if you canât play through the press the whole impetus goes out of the team
Fuck it. Next Sunday Arsenal have the opportunity to record a win for the ages. No other choice now. Been done before. Gotta play the nastiest low block ball of all time. Take them into the trenches.
These are all Arteta's players; he could and should have spent the money more wisely, given how financially limited the club is compared with C115h.
He also sent Ethen out on loan in January, so alth...
It was the right decision for Ethan's long-term development. In view of Merino's bajanxed foot it was the wrong one. đ€·
Exactly. He instils confidence in players and lets them play; it's similar to what AW used to do at his peak, except he could do it even with bang-average players.
That's something Pep has had to dea...
*Not had to deal with.
I think it's simple...Baldiola is able to get his team to play without fear
He came in to a team that had already won a couple of titles
His real test of skill would be to come and win a title with ...
Exactly. He instils confidence in players and lets them play; it's similar to what AW used to do at his peak, except he could do it even with bang-average players.
That's something Pep has had to deal with because he's always had the best and most expensive players to pick from.
Lost our wriggle room. Have to avoid defeat next Sunday but canât afford to play with the draw in mind.
Playing out from the back has to be one of the most ridiculous and stupid tactics in the history of football. How many goals have teams conceded unnecessarily by trying to copy Pep?
Title races are all about form and momentum. Weâd have to go up there and beat them next week. Not going to happen
Just hope to fuck that we have Cala, Saka and Timber back next week
Not gonna lie- the signs arenât good but it ainât over yet.
Title races are all about form and momentum. Weâd have to go up there and beat them next week. Not going to happen
I can't say, but we were winning against Wolves and Brentford. Just our luck to have conceded the kind of goals only Liverpool seems to concede among the top 6.
It does seem that our fortunes have changed. No green rub for a while now.
You really think we can go there and get three points?
We can try and hold out for a draw. Doesn't have to be a suicidal approach.
Did we really play to win in any of those games?
I can't say, but we were winning against Wolves and Brentford. Just our luck to have conceded the kind of goals only Liverpool seems to concede among the top 6.
Not gonna lie- the signs arenât good but it ainât over yet.
True. Next weekend is not going to be for the faint hearted, though.
Not gonna lie- the signs arenât good but it ainât over yet.
You really think we can go there and get three points?
Not gonna lie- the signs arenât good but it ainât over yet.
It's over
He would choose better attackers maybe, but their money is a different level
It's to do with our shite recruitment ..we also nearly signed mudryk for 70 mill
Not gonna lie- the signs arenât good but it ainât over yet.
Our margin could have been so much better had we not fucked up against Wolves, gone for it against Forest, Brentford and Chelsea away.
We can say the same for previous seasons though, for Wolves read West Ham, for Forest read Fulham, just the same as before but different teams
Arteta doesnât have the players either. Itâs so sad because in reality itâs so predictable. Us going so far ahead and everyone saying weâd win it just makes it more painful. Of the four this one is th...
These are all Arteta's players; he could and should have spent the money more wisely, given how financially limited the club is compared with C115h.
He also sent Ethen out on loan in January, so although we couldn't buy more players, making the team weaker by loaning out one of the few ball carriers was dumb.
I think it's simple...Baldiola is able to get his team to play without fear
He came in to a team that had already won a couple of titles
His real test of skill would be to come and win a title with ...
He would choose better attackers maybe, but their money is a different level
I called Semenyo the player to sign after watching him 2 years ago v Southampton, honestly such a good player right or left
Our margin could have been so much better had we not fucked up against Wolves, gone for it against Forest, Brentford and Chelsea away.
Did we really play to win in any of those games?
Weâve spent a lot of money , but weâre still so far behind.
Iâm resigned to the fact that weâve now fucked it up , but Iâm also worried about the long term impact.
Iâm worried that we lose Rice and ...
Long term impact? I think itâs done now. Arteta put everything into these 6 years. He came up short. We challenged but we crumbled three out of the four years. Excuses excuses but this was the worst. It ainât gonna happen. I already feel lower than for a long time, this is just the final insult.
Our margin could have been so much better had we not fucked up against Wolves, gone for it against Forest, Brentford and Chelsea away.
I think it's simple...Baldiola is able to get his team to play without fear
He came in to a team that had already won a couple of titles
His real test of skill would be to come and win a title with Arsenal haha
Just shows how everyone in the media want Arsenal to fail......and John Champion can fuck off too, used to respect him but not today
I can't blame them really, we are trying to out Spurs Totters.
Just shows how everyone in the media want Arsenal to fail......and John Champion can fuck off too, used to respect him but not today
Weâve spent a lot of money , but weâre still so far behind.
Iâm resigned to the fact that weâve now fucked it up , but Iâm also worried about the long term impact.
Iâm worried that we lose Rice and ...
Fuck them! They've been part of it.
Perhaps the scum can do what they're actually best at. Crippling.
We should have bought Semenyo last summer. That would have sorted out our left side. Double whammy us missing out and City getting him in January to help turn their season around.
Busy buying Madueke đ
Arteta doesnât have the players either. Itâs so sad because in reality itâs so predictable. Us going so far ahead and everyone saying weâd win it just makes it more painful. Of the four this one is th...
What was the catalyst? Zubimendi and his fucking back passing!
Thatâs the worst. We back to being a banter club. So sick of this.
We should have bought Semenyo last summer. That would have sorted out our left side. Double whammy us missing out and City getting him in January to help turn their season around.
It ain't knowledge, it is hard cash: How about Quatar fuck-you-money to buy Guehi & Semenyi in the January window?
Weâve spent a lot of money , but weâre still so far behind.
Iâm resigned to the fact that weâve now fucked it up , but Iâm also worried about the long term impact.
Iâm worried that we lose Rice and Raya if we donât win anything this season.
I wish it were that, then we could compartmentalise it, but the reality is that Pep knows how and when to get his team to peak.
Arteta doesn't have a clue how to do this.
Arteta doesnât have the players either. Itâs so sad because in reality itâs so predictable. Us going so far ahead and everyone saying weâd win it just makes it more painful. Of the four this one is the worst and it was clear from when they got Semenyo and Guehi this was gonna happen. Fuck this accusation that itâs the fansâ fault for being nervous. The Utd game was when we blew it.
This is what happens when you use all your energy to batter Arsenal 1-1. They've not been the same since. Why the fuck did they single us out for such aggression and thuggery?
"Spare a kick for Citeh"
They could have done with Delap up front today. At least he's a lump who puts himself about even if it's brain-dead.
A company decision was implemented at the highest executive and managerial levels to implement the required changes to arrest the temporary decline on the factory floor. Oh 0-3.
It ain't knowledge, it is hard cash: How about Quatar fuck-you-money to buy Guehi & Semenyi in the January window?
Of course, it helps that they are funded the way they are. Pep still has to motivate guys who are on 500K a week and who are serial winners.
Arteta clearly can't motivate his bunch of misfits to be legends. Let that sink in.
Improving the goal difference, not that it will matter
This is what happens when you use all your energy to batter Arsenal 1-1. They've not been the same since. Why the fuck did they single us out for such aggression and thuggery?
It ain't knowledge, it is hard cash: How about Quatar fuck-you-money to buy Guehi & Semenyi in the January window?
How about not buying shite like havertz and madueke
What happens when you roll it out centrally.
Lesson one.
I wish it were that, then we could compartmentalise it, but the reality is that Pep knows how and when to get his team to peak.
Arteta doesn't have a clue how to do this.
It ain't knowledge, it is hard cash: How about Quatar fuck-you-money to buy Guehi & Semenyi in the January window?
That as well. Both can be true.
It doesn't matter with baldy as manager. He just knows how to get it done.
Exactly
I wish it were that, then we could compartmentalise it, but the reality is that Pep knows how and when to get his team to peak.
Arteta doesn't have a clue how to do this.
Hopefully he fucks off this summer. At this point he must hate Arteta...wants to break the man before he leaves
That "collective" decision to sanction your best racist for two games instead of say, one is looking particularly stupid.
Quite the competition for that role at Chelsea too
It doesn't matter with baldy as manager. He just knows how to get it done.
I hate the cunt
That "collective" decision to sanction your best racist for two games instead of say, one is looking particularly stupid.
This ain't the City of old and they're not inevitable like they were. Unfortunately we are.
It doesn't matter with baldy as manager. He just knows how to get it done.
Amazing how they can find fitness and form when it truly counts, every season like clockwork.
Pep's Special Juice!
This ain't the City of old and they're not inevitable like they were. Unfortunately we are.
Amazing how they can find fitness and form when it truly counts, every season like clockwork.
Notice not a single cunt standing on the ball pointing around.
In ten minutes they sealed the game.
Moved up a few gears.
In ten minutes they sealed the game.
This Estevao has barely had a sniff. Ball doesn't stick to him when he's in possession. As for Palmer...what's happened to him?
Palmer just gets pressed now. People know who he is and he doesn't have the physicality to deal with it.
Pep certainly said something to them at HT.
This Estevao has barely had a sniff. Ball doesn't stick to him when he's in possession. As for Palmer...what's happened to him?
Chelsea better wake the fuck up. I don't like them, but they're in danger of not making top 5.
Good
Chelsea better wake the fuck up. I don't like them, but they're in danger of not making top 5.
Who cares about them? They started strong, but City are finishing strong. Weâre crumbling. It hurts. Oh boy it hurts.
The worst city team in years are going to win a domestic treble. That bald cunt is blessed
I donât want to think about what can happen next week
Chelsea better wake the fuck up. I don't like them, but they're in danger of not making top 5.
All over indeed. Formalities now.
They're always so good in the second half of games and second half of the season. Juiced up cunts
Knofe through butter. Clinical. It's done.
Maybe we can win the Emirates Cup in August
Such a weak goal to concede.
Something we are all too familar with.
Unlike Timber getting in the way when he's in the opposition box, this kid scores. Fucking annoying.
Such a weak goal to concede.
This O'Reilly kid is fucking annoying.
Lucky barsteward! I heard they are hot and have negotiable morals in the bedroom!
She was lovely and a lot fun. I got into to some trouble and was nearly "anchor-babied" if you know what I mean but I was saved by "VAR"
I used to date a Brazilian so I quite like the reconnecting a bit with the language/culture. Don't tell mrs DB. Heh.
Lucky barsteward! I heard they are hot and have negotiable morals in the bedroom!
Need to keep 11 men on the pitch inhibiting Chelsea? Or do they reserve their aggression just for us? They're persistently threatening and in our faces when we play them, but other top teams seem to get a restrained performance.
Yes the period fixing was properly amazing
I used to date a Brazilian so I quite like the reconnecting a bit with the language/culture. Don't tell mrs DB. Heh.
I guess I liked it because it was so different, a refreshing change from all the overproduced stuff we are subjected too. Really felt like you were transported back to the time, though I admit it was ...
Yes the period fixing was properly amazing
Not that I'm watching though..
Do better in the second half you lovely Blue Chavs! â€ïž
The same will do!
The Secret Agent? Hm yeah. Wanted to love it and the performances were good etc but the pacing seemed odd and dense...
I guess I liked it because it was so different, a refreshing change from all the overproduced stuff we are subjected too. Really felt like you were transported back to the time, though I admit it was a bit slow.
I liked it except for the first 30 minutes. That chase sequence on the up and down road was excellent
That was it though. The rest was meh.
Not that I'm watching though..
Do better in the second half you lovely Blue Chavs! â€ïž
The Secret Agent? Hm yeah. Wanted to love it and the performances were good etc but the pacing seemed odd and dense...
Agreed, utter mince. Did improve towards the end but it's not worth it
Sean Penn is fucking ridiculous in it
I liked it except for the first 30 minutes. That chase sequence on the up and down road was excellent
I will try Sinners tonight. Watched some Southland last night. Pretty decent LA cop drama.
Thatâs what does me in. Faffing around at the back is just as risky as trying to play a vertical line splitting pass
Arteta has got us playing safety first football but the opponents still manage to score anyways. Go figure eh
Itâs crazy we take so many risks in our own box but when we reach the other box we donât want any of that in case we accidentally score a goal
Haha that's evil
Thatâs what does me in. Faffing around at the back is just as risky as trying to play a vertical line splitting pass
Yup. The vertical line splitting pass that never comes.
Itâs crazy we take so many risks in our own box but when we reach the other box we donât want any of that in case we accidentally score a goal
Thatâs what does me in. Faffing around at the back is just as risky as trying to play a vertical line splitting pass
BTB speaking of movies, I also enjoyed "The Secret Agent". "Train Dreams" was good too.
Loved Train Dreams besides the dumb title and One Battle was kind of okayish for once you get past the first 30....beautifully shot etc
Don't bother with One Battle After Another..... absolute crap!!
Agreed, utter mince. Did improve towards the end but it's not worth it
Sean Penn is fucking ridiculous in it
Itâs crazy we take so many risks in our own box but when we reach the other box we donât want any of that in case we accidentally score a goal
So true BCB
Agreed. Aful. I was hoping for Pulp Fiction type of cult classic it was a waste of three hours.
+w
Don't bother with One Battle After Another..... absolute crap!!
Agreed. Aful. I was hoping for Pulp Fiction type of cult classic it was a waste of three hours.
Did Chavs not learn from us yesterday trying play in and around our own D?
Itâs crazy we take so many risks in our own box but when we reach the other box we donât want any of that in case we accidentally score a goal
BTB speaking of movies, I also enjoyed "The Secret Agent". "Train Dreams" was good too.
Train Dreams was pretty good
BTB speaking of movies, I also enjoyed "The Secret Agent". "Train Dreams" was good too.
One Battle After Another had potential but was ultimately a big sloppy turd. IMO.
BTB speaking of movies, I also enjoyed "The Secret Agent". "Train Dreams" was good too.
Don't bother with One Battle After Another..... absolute crap!!
BTB speaking of movies, I also enjoyed "The Secret Agent". "Train Dreams" was good too.
Back from the movies.. How is our beloved Chelsea doing?
Ok but see DB10 last comment
Our back line is way more technical than Chelseaâs and they have no issue passing through that City front line. Meanwhile we just go back and forth side to side for ages
Back from the movies.. How is our beloved Chelsea doing?
Did Chavs not learn from us yesterday trying play in and around our own D?
Hey Sal. Noni is more effective. He was screaming at Rice and others to get the ball in the dying seconds of Tuesday night's game before Rice found him and he cut in taking out two of their defenders....
The last sentence is true in my opinion. Or we don't play it early enough when occasion arises...
They only time the brakes are fully released is when we are desperate to get a goal back in the dying seconds.
Hey Sal. Noni is more effective. He was screaming at Rice and others to get the ball in the dying seconds of Tuesday night's game before Rice found him and he cut in taking out two of their defenders....
Nelli you mean yeah
Hey Sal. Noni is more effective. He was screaming at Rice and others to get the ball in the dying seconds of Tuesday night's game before Rice found him and he cut in taking out two of their defenders....
Sorry I mean Nelli in my opening sentence.
Hey DB - only Marti and Maddy have any pace for us they're both wayward
Hey Sal. Noni is more effective. He was screaming at Rice and others to get the ball in the dying seconds of Tuesday night's game before Rice found him and he cut in taking out two of their defenders. He also was the one that ran on and lobbed Donnablouse for the home game in September. We just don't play those lob balls enough to get a decent return. Art wants to keep the ball which kills both Non and Nell.
100 percent agree, GS, timing, placement as important, if not more so. We have the wheels, unfortunately more often than not we downshift then put it into reverse.
Hey DB - only Marti and Maddy have any pace for us they're both wayward
Chelsea just the better team
I'm too scared to start watching...
Chelsea front far are way more technical than any front four we could pick though- no doubt about that.
-far
+four
100 percent agree, GS, timing, placement as important, if not more so. We have the wheels, unfortunately more often than not we downshift then put it into reverse.
Chelsea front far are way more technical than any front four we could pick though- no doubt about that.
Chelsea just the better team
Yup. Chelsea showing how to play against City. I was sure they were going to get bettered.
Yeah but my point is itâs not really a pace thing at its core. In terms of tempo itâs all about pace but itâs not really predicated on pacey players
100 percent agree, GS, timing, placement as important, if not more so. We have the wheels, unfortunately more often than not we downshift then put it into reverse.
Ref is on C115ehs side as always
I'm behind. Anything significant?
Chelsea just the better team
I'm behind. Anything significant?
But they don't do it for long and they don't waste the runs being made into space.
Yeah but my point is itâs not really a pace thing at its core. In terms of tempo itâs all about pace but itâs not really predicated on pacey players
Lot of the chaos Chelsea are creating is lateral and not vertical
But they don't do it for long and they don't waste the runs being made into space.
Exactly, too bad that was the only time we saw it. Shocking at home against Bournemouthalona.
Lot of the chaos Chelsea are creating is lateral and not vertical
Exactly, too bad that was the only time we saw it. Shocking at home against Bournemouthalona.
Heh. When Southampton ping the ball around like they have Xavi and Iniesta, there is a problem.
Look at the run Gyok made for the offside goal yesterday. He was in acres of space and barely off. All about the starting point, space you are running into and the passers intent
Exactly, too bad that was the only time we saw it. Shocking at home against Bournemouthalona.
Itâs up to them. Win and youâll always be remembered as heroes that brought back glory. Lose it and youâll be historic bottlers. They are grown ass men- make a choice
Totally agree. Hope they can find something, anything to help them over the line.
Sadly not lightning fast. Saka used to be, Noni is pretty quick, Gyok can shift for a big unit, I think it is, as someone noted earlier, the issue is we rarely play a ball into open space, in behind.
Look at the run Gyok made for the offside goal yesterday. He was in acres of space and barely off. All about the starting point, space you are running into and the passers intent
Do we have any pace apart from Martinelli who can only run in straight lines?
Sadly not lightning fast. Saka used to be, Noni is pretty quick, Gyok can shift for a big unit, I think it is, as someone noted earlier, the issue is we rarely play a ball into open space, in behind.
Caicedo plays these long quick passes which really helps on transition. This is where my biggest disappointment with Zubi comes.
Itâs all about starting places and spaces you are running into strategically too. Not just about pace.
Almost like they're resigned to defeat already
Itâs up to them. Win and youâll always be remembered as heroes that brought back glory. Lose it and youâll be historic bottlers. They are grown ass men- make a choice
Weâve got less pace for sure but itâs all intent
Caicedo plays these long quick passes which really helps on transition. This is where my biggest disappointment with Zubi comes.
Just to clarify, I don't think that, but that's what it looks like when I look at how the Arsenal players are playing.
Almost like they're resigned to defeat already
Do we have any pace apart from Martinelli who can only run in straight lines?
Weâve got less pace for sure but itâs all intent
Youâve gone a step too far pal
Just to clarify, I don't think that, but that's what it looks like when I look at how the Arsenal players are playing.
As soon as Chavs win the ball back in defence they look to break and attack with real pace. What happened to this with Arsenal?
Do we have any pace apart from Martinelli who can only run in straight lines?
As soon as Chavs win the ball back in defence they look to break and attack with real pace. What happened to this with Arsenal?
Feels like the players are going through the motions because the City title is inevitable
Youâve gone a step too far pal
This should be the kind of shit that stirs something in our players and gets us fired up and motivated for revenge but unfortunately it does fuck all.
Feels like the players are going through the motions because the City title is inevitable
Offside should be measured by foot position- end of
Fuck coulda been 1-0 Chelsea
Chelsea have gotten better. This is actually a good game of football to watch but unfortunately canât enjoy it.
Chavs are all over these twats
Chelsea playing with intent.
At least Cuntaki look up for it
Interesting VAR doesnât make a big show of the lines anymore with offside
thank fuck
Anybody see the video of Cherki taking the selfie in front of the Arsenal team after retrieving his carabao medal?
This should be the kind of shit that stirs something in our players and gets us fired up and motivated for revenge but unfortunately it does fuck all.
If we fail to win it this year, the January window would have proven to be difference in the end. While we are not the type of club to spend on reinforcements in January, 115 casually went and got Sem...
Itâs been a big difference. Since 2005. But with 115 charges unpunished, City are brazen
Looking across the line Cucu wtf
Interesting VAR doesnât make a big show of the lines anymore with offside
Fuck coulda been 1-0 Chelsea
Looking across the line Cucu wtf
Fuck coulda been 1-0 Chelsea
And Caicedo to crock The Borg
Heh, fat chance if that. Need the medieval-looking court jester to score.
Anybody see the video of Cherki taking the selfie in front of the Arsenal team after retrieving his carabao medal?
I donât want to see him doing keepy uppies next week.
Cuntarella scores, but offside
Vinai was like a career Olympics executive before joining Arsenal somehow and now heâs Spuds CEO. Fucking guy is clueless.
He's doing a fabulous job over there!
Anybody see the video of Cherki taking the selfie in front of the Arsenal team after retrieving his carabao medal?
Need Silva to get booked so he misses next week's game.
And Caicedo to crock The Borg
Need Silva to get booked so he misses next week's game.
Be a good day for Cole Palmer to remember he's a footballer and not a professional window licker
Haha
Man crazy to watch Chelsea right now- just always playing it forward into space and then a teammate running onto it.
We are always playing to feet.
Itâs about being brave, isnât it. Our wingers are more of a second set of fullbacks. Afraid to make runs in case they are out of position for any transition.
Rodri escapes a standard yellow
Of course he does
Rodri escapes a standard yellow
Standard
Man crazy to watch Chelsea right now- just always playing it forward into space and then a teammate running onto it.
We are always playing to feet.
*Always slightly behind feet with no zip.
Rodri escapes a standard yellow
Man crazy to watch Chelsea right now- just always playing it forward into space and then a teammate running onto it.
We are always playing to feet.
Chelsea are going to get smashed here
Their keeper is also dodgy as fuck. Probably gonna have a howler or two today
Be a good day for Cole Palmer to remember he's a footballer and not a professional window licker
Chelsea are going to get smashed here
Probably, but they are very quick on the break.
Chelsea are going to get smashed here
Interesting to reel back the years...
Pre-Arteta Emirates era (13.5 seasons): 1 Europa League final, 3 League Cup finals, 3 FA Cups
Arteta era (approaching 6.5 seasons): 1 League Cup final, 1 FA Cup
...
If we fail to win it this year, the January window would have proven to be difference in the end. While we are not the type of club to spend on reinforcements in January, 115 casually went and got Semenyo and Guehi, two PL proven first-teamers. It hurts so much when there is this constant sense of helplessness when going against such financial might.
Everyone else is clearly pulling for Arsenal- especially Tim Howard and Mustoe
Yes
She is, but she's always anti-Arsenal
Didn't used to be, was quite fond of us in 22-23 season, when we played football.
She is, but she's always anti-Arsenal
Everyone else is clearly pulling for Arsenal- especially Tim Howard and Mustoe
Who the fuck is Rebecca Lowe?
NBC presenter in the US
Who the fuck is Rebecca Lowe?
NBC Prem anchor.
Interesting to reel back the years...
Pre-Arteta Emirates era (13.5 seasons): 1 Europa League final, 3 League Cup finals, 3 FA Cups
Arteta era (approaching 6.5 seasons): 1 League Cup final, 1 FA Cup
This does, of course, ignore sustained PL challenges but we managed this about twice with Arsene after the Invincibles. Can definitely give Arteta grace for one or two seasons but his predecessors made finals with greater regularity and with comparatively weaker sides and fewer resources.
Sheâs a Palace fan I think
She is, but she's always anti-Arsenal
Don't put yourself through it
I want to see a good football team playing good football. Who knows, maybe a surprise, not expecting it. Ominous
Rebecca Lowe is just aching for C115eh to overtake Arsenal
Who the fuck is Rebecca Lowe?
Rebecca Lowe is just aching for C115eh to overtake Arsenal
Sheâs a Palace fan I think
Rebecca Lowe is just aching for C115eh to overtake Arsenal
I think he will resign. Heâll know more than anyone that his position would be untenable
I hope so.
Haha
"This is going to hurt" said NB as he started to hammer a nail into his own bollocks
Heh. Ouch!
Haha
"This is going to hurt" said NB as he started to hammer a nail into his own bollocks
Ha poor NB
Come on Cuntski!
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Don't put yourself through it
Haha
"This is going to hurt" said NB as he started to hammer a nail into his own bollocks
Watching this match is gonna hurt so much. City are gonna steamroller them
Don't put yourself through it
This crossed my mind as I watched Xhaka smiling throughout Sunderland's match. I can't remember the last time I saw our players doing that.
Has to be the increasing pressure. That, or they really don't "trust the process."
He's stubborn as hell. He won't resign. He'll believe he can turn things around.
I think he will resign. Heâll know more than anyone that his position would be untenable
Watching this match is gonna hurt so much. City are gonna steamroller them
Romero and Van der Ven tears...salty and delicious. Yum.
Artetaball is not it
Throw the checkbook and get Enriqueball
MG knows
Imagine Giroud in prison ffs
He'd end up with an arsehole like a clown's pocket
Or everyone else wouldâŠ
He's stubborn as hell. He won't resign. He'll believe he can turn things around.
Artetaball is not it
Throw the checkbook and get Enriqueball
He's stubborn as hell. He won't resign. He'll believe he can turn things around.
Shouldn't be given the chance if we're a serious club
If he doesnât win the honorable thing to do would be resign
He's stubborn as hell. He won't resign. He'll believe he can turn things around.
Absolutely, GS. I don't think I saw any player smile or enjoy actually playing football, perhaps because they seemed to have forgotten how to paly. Zero joy from front to back.
This crossed my mind as I watched Xhaka smiling throughout Sunderland's match. I can't remember the last time I saw our players doing that.
He'll get extended whatever. The only way he doesn't is if he resigns.
If he doesnât win the honorable thing to do would be resign
This
Come on you Chavs đȘđ
I read somewhere that the club is preparing a contract extension for Arteta. Apparently they're going to wait till the summer to see how this season pans out first.
Watch this space I guess
He'll get extended whatever. The only way he doesn't is if he resigns.
Imagine Giroud in prison ffs
He'd end up with an arsehole like a clown's pocket
Christ! Glad I wasn't taking a sip of anything when I read that! You're a master of similes.
Haha I agree he was good. Very good. Unfortunately his lows were just self sabotage.
Honestly if you took all our CFs- Gyok, Kai, Jesus and MerinoâŠ. mixed them together youâd probably end up with Giroud.
Vinai was like a career Olympics executive before joining Arsenal somehow and now heâs Spuds CEO. Fucking guy is clueless.
Imagine Giroud in prison ffs
He'd end up with an arsehole like a clown's pocket
Ouch
I hear ya but we should have had a passable second option. Objectively speaking he was a really good player.
Haha I agree he was good. Very good. Unfortunately his lows were just self sabotage.
I read somewhere that the club is preparing a contract extension for Arteta. Apparently they're going to wait till the summer to see how this season pans out first.
Watch this space I guess
Do it for Roman! And Dennis Wise, John Terry, Drogba and that traitor Cesc.
15/16 he basically sabotaged a league challenge.
Also never ever forget that Monaco CL tie.
I hear ya but we should have had a passable second option. Objectively speaking he was a really good player.
Imagine Giroud in prison ffs
He'd end up with an arsehole like a clown's pocket
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Imagine Giroud in prison ffs
He'd end up with an arsehole like a clown's pocket
jesus
Take the little pleasures where you can
Yes. Spuds in bottom three wasn't "official" until they had lost their game today.
15/16 he basically sabotaged a league challenge.
Also never ever forget that Monaco CL tie.
Nah Giroud should have gone to prison.
Imagine Giroud in prison ffs
He'd end up with an arsehole like a clown's pocket
Infortunately, it isn't a salve for yesterday
Take the little pleasures where you can
LOL! LillyCunts are going down!
And almost 5 hour journey back to shitsville
Nah Giroud should have gone to prison.
Fuck you I love Giroud
Infortunately, it isn't a salve for yesterday
it is a little bit :)
It's like when we had Giroud. Not fast at all, but someone we could aim long balls at, strong enough to win them and clever enough for some deft touches or subtle flicks too.
Nah Giroud should have gone to prison.
LOL! LillyCunts are going down!
Infortunately, it isn't a salve for yesterday
LOL! LillyCunts are going down!
The unwinnables
Yeah definitely. I hate him as a standard midfielder. Too slow. But as a final third player/centre forward he is very good. Miss his aerial prowess.
It's like when we had Giroud. Not fast at all, but someone we could aim long balls at, strong enough to win them and clever enough for some deft touches or subtle flicks too.
LOL! LillyCunts are going down!
This
LOL! LillyCunts are going down!
Keeper and Porro had a meeting of minds. Portoâs knee and keepers head
Porto?
Porro
How is this guy even in football at the board level lmao
10th minnage of stoppage time for Spurs. why is there so much? was there an incident?
Keeper and Porro had a meeting of minds. Portoâs knee and keepers head
I think Merino was under appreciated when he was fit
Love me some "steel wool"
Hope he comes back before the season ends
If we had Merino on the pitch, we would have the option of going long from goal kicks with the possibility that we could win the ball up the pitch and it not come straight back with our opponents.
Yeah definitely. I hate him as a standard midfielder. Too slow. But as a final third player/centre forward he is very good. Miss his aerial prowess.
10th minnage of stoppage time for Spurs. why is there so much? was there an incident?
Yes there was
If we had Merino on the pitch, we would have the option of going long from goal kicks with the possibility that we could win the ball up the pitch and it not come straight back with our opponents.
Exactly
10th minnage of stoppage time for Spurs. why is there so much? was there an incident?
Timber and Merino for different reasons been big misses
If we had Merino on the pitch, we would have the option of going long from goal kicks with the possibility that we could win the ball up the pitch and it not come straight back with our opponents.
Iâd say Merino was our best outfield player this season
Lot of comments from some others didnât reflect that
I think Merino was under appreciated when he was fit
He would have given us quality minutes in midfield and as a CF could actually win the ball and bring others into play.
Timber⊠heâs just a dog and we miss that
I think Merino was under appreciated when he was fit
Iâd say Merino was our best outfield player this season
Timber and Merino for different reasons been big misses
I think Merino was under appreciated when he was fit
lol what a cross by Porro. Literally looked like it went out of the stadium and onto the street
Nobody else aside from Gyok has any physical presence or willingness to be awkward to defenders
Timber and Merino for different reasons been big misses
This ref plays the advantage really well
Palace ahead vs Saudicastle.
Ours is at least a Captain America. Also even if the Sunderland striker loses the ball, there are players apurnd him to win the second ball. Ours are mostly having a group discussion with Raya.
Nobody else aside from Gyok has any physical presence or willingness to be awkward to defenders
Spurs in 8th minnage of stoppage time. Not sure even PGMOL can save them now
Well you need a big reward if you want to go to a job which will leave you permanently damaged and your reputation in tatters.
Vinai the mastermind
Ours is at least a Captain America. Also even if the Sunderland striker loses the ball, there are players apurnd him to win the second ball. Ours are mostly having a group discussion with Raya.
hah. I bet Arteta will absolutely love the mid game water (Advertising) breaks. I feel sorry for whoever plays on that wing, constant shouting and running around like a mad cunt.
Heâs getting paid 14m a season I donât think he gives a fuck. One of the highest paid in the world.
Well you need a big reward if you want to go to a job which will leave you permanently damaged and your reputation in tatters.
I hated how De Zerbi asked for Nwaneri on loan at Marseille and then fucked off when he got his request. Dick move that..
Very difficult to cope with the sort of pressure they are under. Players can freeze under it and I think thatâs a part of the problem
That's why a manager who has already won before should be the main target if we replace Arteta
Thatâs because I strongly suspect history will tell that the majority of the players just donât like Arteta. I donât believe the squad heâs assembled have ceased to be the talents we lauded when they ...
I donât think thatâs true. I think there is harmony in the squad but a lack of answers/experience
He's built like The Incredible Hulk!
Ours is at least a Captain America. Also even if the Sunderland striker loses the ball, there are players apurnd him to win the second ball. Ours are mostly having a group discussion with Raya.
I ignored all football this weekend, even our game. I had a feeling this was going to happen but if I found weâd won I could be pleasantly surprised.
How the hell are we doing this again? Mentality ...
Very difficult to cope with the sort of pressure they are under. Players can freeze under it and I think thatâs a part of the problem
Absolutely, GS. I don't think I saw any player smile or enjoy actually playing football, perhaps because they seemed to have forgotten how to paly. Zero joy from front to back.
Thatâs because I strongly suspect history will tell that the majority of the players just donât like Arteta. I donât believe the squad heâs assembled have ceased to be the talents we lauded when they arrived.
Light push in the back running at pace is all it takes.
Not very optimistic of you
I'm desperately in need of a change of username myself...Provided we get over the line.
De Zerbi must have a get out clause. He's hardly known for stickability.
Heâs getting paid 14m a season I donât think he gives a fuck. One of the highest paid in the world.
Should be a pen imo. Anytime you are not looking at the ball and only focused on blocking the player⊠if the ball comes his way should be a pen
100%. Play the ball not the man.
De Zerbi must have a get out clause. He's hardly known for stickability.
De Zerbi used to be a reasonably good Football Manager, then he got the Spuds job .....
At least we can enjoy this season somewhat if Spurs get relegated. Hopefully that will be the end of that crap rivalry. Good bye and good riddance.
Donât think so. That Sunderland striker is not the most technical, but you can see him holding up the ball so well. Something we are missing badly.
Should be a pen imo. Anytime you are not looking at the ball and only focused on blocking the player⊠if the ball comes his way should be a pen
Spuds getting thoroughly outplayed
De Zerbi needs to hope Hammers completely implode
De Zerbi must have a get out clause. He's hardly known for stickability.
Donât think so. That Sunderland striker is not the most technical, but you can see him holding up the ball so well. Something we are missing badly.
He's built like The Incredible Hulk!
Spuds getting thoroughly outplayed
De Zerbi needs to hope Hammers completely implode
Given recent form, that doesn't seem likely.
I ignored all football this weekend, even our game. I had a feeling this was going to happen but if I found weâd won I could be pleasantly surprised.
How the hell are we doing this again? Mentality ...
Not very optimistic of you
Should be a pen for Mackems
Donât think so. That Sunderland striker is not the most technical, but you can see him holding up the ball so well. Something we are missing badly.
Spuds getting thoroughly outplayed
De Zerbi needs to hope Hammers completely implode
Gallagher looks like going from playing at Madrid and Barcelona to Swansea and Birmingham
I ignored all football this weekend, even our game. I had a feeling this was going to happen but if I found weâd won I could be pleasantly surprised.
How the hell are we doing this again? Mentality of losers.
Should be a pen for Mackems
Quasimodo predicted all of this
Oh lovely reference.
Surely Simons feels a bit self conscious about having XAVI on his back?
Xhaka controlling the game beautifully and with some excellent passing .
If we still had him I'd feel less apathetic about our midfield play, even at the rip old age of 33.
Xhaka controlling the game beautifully and with some excellent passing .
Love that guy. He earned a ton of respect from me.
The more i think about yesterday and recent performances has me thinking that certain players are going to have a word with Arteta and discuss how to finish the season successfully.
The damage to the club if we lose will linger for years to come all whilst the better players find new clubs and a potential new manager could be left with as big a mess as when Arsene left.
If there is a clear the air and let us play from senior players then we could well go and win next weekend and most of our final games.
Off to take me meds.
At last something to smile at this weekend, as long as the keeper isnât seriously hurt
Yes, but that was a deliberate and snide push in the back. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy, mind.
Mackems low key cutting them apart but last pass lacking quality
Xhaka controlling the game beautifully and with some excellent passing .
Two takeaways so far from this game
Xhaka is such a calming influence in midfield and
How ridiculous are those punters who were calling for Solanke to play for the England team
Xhaka never hides man. Always available to take responsibility
Mackems low key cutting them apart but last pass lacking quality
If they suddenly found oil in the stadium, anything could happen.
Make sure Ed Milliband doesn't find out, gormless looking tit
Even the thought of these Chas n Dave, hated by their own manager, Poznan when they're losing motherfuckers going down isn't cheering me up.
Snooker loopy nuts are we, spudz are going to Pompey
Odds on the gates of hell enveloping the stadium and swallowing both teams whole?
If they suddenly found oil in the stadium, anything could happen.
Quasimodo shuffling down a street with a load of kids chasing him
"I've not got your fucking ball"
Heh jokes aside, the Sunderland striker just pushed Romero into the keeper, could have caused serious injury.
Something Romero would definitely do!
Quasimodo predicted all of this
He had a hunch
Heh jokes aside, the Sunderland striker just pushed Romero into the keeper, could have caused serious injury.
If it had been one of ours he wouldâve had a second yellow
Strong attacking team from Chelsea. Either the are going to win this game, draw or lose it.
Quasimodo predicted all of this
Odds on the gates of hell enveloping the stadium and swallowing both teams whole?
The devil wouldnât have them
Keeper asked the medic. Where am I.
Answered In goal for Tottenham and he screamed Please God no.
Heh jokes aside, the Sunderland striker just pushed Romero into the keeper, could have caused serious injury.
Watching Romero crying is really cheering me up
Strong attacking team from Chelsea. Either the are going to win this game, draw or lose it.
What I am certain of is that I wonât be watching it.
Strong attacking team from Chelsea. Either the are going to win this game, draw or lose it.
Odds on the gates of hell enveloping the stadium and swallowing both teams whole?
Strong attacking team from Chelsea. Either the are going to win this game, draw or lose it.
Keeper asked the medic. Where am I.
Answered In goal for Tottenham and he screamed Please God no.
Heh
Keeper asked the medic. Where am I.
Answered In goal for Tottenham and he screamed Please God no.
Then irony of Pedro Porro telling his teammates to keep their heads is off the scale đ
Pedro Porno is an apocalyptically bad footballer. He's also slower than ward prowse on ket
Even the thought of these Chas n Dave, hated by their own manager, Poznan when they're losing motherfuckers going down isn't cheering me up.
Then irony of Pedro Porro telling his teammates to keep their heads is off the scale đ
A goal down and now two Spuds out cold including the keeper.
At last something to smile at this weekend, as long as the keeper isnât seriously hurt
A goal down and now two Spuds out cold including the keeper.
lol what is Van Fe Ven whining about
Flukey deflection, but I dont care đ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł
Even better.
Flukey deflection, but I dont care đ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł
Yeah......fuck 'em
Flukey deflection, but I dont care đ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł
Instinctual play has evaporated. I do think Arteta is inadvertently putting too much emphasis on these games. We all know they are pivotal. No need to tell everyone to show up with their lunch and din...
Absolutely, GS. I don't think I saw any player smile or enjoy actually playing football, perhaps because they seemed to have forgotten how to paly. Zero joy from front to back.
Yes, byt what was even more disappointing is that was the only defence splitting pass like that. I was hoping that it set the tone for similar forays. Alas...
Instinctual play has evaporated. I do think Arteta is inadvertently putting too much emphasis on these games. We all know they are pivotal. No need to tell everyone to show up with their lunch and dinners and shit. If anything get loose, have fun and go win a title.
Ben White delayed that pass a split second for the Gyok offsides goal. Itâs also annoying that a goal like that gets chalked off when the feet are level.
Yes, byt what was even more disappointing is that was the only defence splitting pass like that. I was hoping that it set the tone for similar forays. Alas...
I hate to say it and it saddens me to say it, and I said it last season as well - weâll start playing well again when thereâs nothing left to play for. We need a new manager from next season and players that have the mental fortitude to go the distance
Ben White delayed that pass a split second for the Gyok offsides goal. Itâs also annoying that a goal like that gets chalked off when the feet are level.
He's not great, but he's probably better than their alternatives!
Lavia is supposed to be good. Is Reece James not fit again?
I agree with this...He's not that good really. Brainless too, plus he looks like he's the top girl in a woman's prison
Haha ffs
Yes because he's another shit Argie.
That 2022 side owe their careers and elevated status to Messi because so many of them are painfully average.
I agree with this...He's not that good really. Brainless too, plus he looks like he's the top girl in a woman's prison
Enzo plays like a 60 year old asthmatic. Not cut out for this league.
He's not great, but he's probably better than their alternatives!
Enzo plays like a 60 year old asthmatic. Not cut out for this league.
Is Rosenior really going to keep Fernandes out of the team against City? Would be shooting himslef (and us) in the foot
Yes because he's another shit Argie.
That 2022 side owe their careers and elevated status to Messi because so many of them are painfully average.
Is Rosenior really going to keep Fernandes out of the team against City? Would be shooting himslef (and us) in the foot
Looking at Spurs, I'm glad we played them when Tudor was there cos, to use Kleine's words, they look like they have their dicks up". They would probably have gone through industrial quantities of Viagra for a North London derby.
Just a normal game for him. Dreadful player.
Haha
Probably a terrible person too
Romero playing like he wants to get sent off.
Just a normal game for him. Dreadful player.
Oh if only that reply could be converted into a competent attacking midfielder, first time I have laughed since midday yesterday.
Thanks.
Am glad it helped âșïž
Romero playing like he wants to get sent off.
I have started to really like him as a Spurs player.
Just looked at Forest team
Crazy how they're fighting relegation with some of the players they have. Guess they're missing Wood up front but even still
Wood is almost back, he's been on the bench for the past couple of games. He'll make a big difference if he can find his form.
Romero playing like he wants to get sent off.
Arse
Well in Mole-in-a-Hole.
Well blogged blogs. Morning/Afternoon all.
personally, I think we have players with talent, control and skill I just think that we look absolutely shattered and those technical attributes are the first to go. Add to that the conservative approach by Arteta and that combination does not bode particularly well, especially when faced teams in a low-block and we have been so reliant on scoring from set pieces.
The lack of movement was evident from the start with the first thrown-in. Statues everywhere. Even after the wholesale change of the frontline, it didn't really make any difference even when desperation set in.
I really hope that the training sessions, at this point, are very light, match fitness should be there given the frequency of matches because we look totally shagged out. Whatever the physical state, the mental state looks bleak. I hope we can "take it on the chin" and reset on Wednesday at home. A win against Sporting should revive our confidence before the big one next weekend.
In the late Spring of 1989, no one gave us a hope in hell of going up to Anfield and winning by two clear goals to win the title, next weekend we will need something similar for us to raise the title once more. All is not over but this group have to show us that they have the mettle and are capable of putting in a title winning challenge. We have to believe, as do they.
COYGs!
Oh, and come on you scummy Chavs ;-)
Sunderland player Brobbey is built like a Chieftain Tank
Just looked at Forest team
Crazy how they're fighting relegation with some of the players they have. Guess they're missing Wood up front but even still
For good reason. That was a foul on Kolo Muani if anything
Scouse cunt ref got it wrong
Being an Arsenal fan is part of my identity, well itâs been since I was a kid. And under normal circumstances, Iâd be utterly depressed, because our yesterdayâs performance seemed hopeless. And the wo...
Hopefully he will be gone but unfortunately that will not be the end of him, he will try to disrupt and destabilise the country as much as possible with tango man support.
My Puli bundĂĄs is rooting for you.
Xhaka gunning for a Totteridge smiting. Please do it skip m, we need it now more than ever
What is the answer though?
We'll need to fucking well come up with one for next weekend...
Lowest of low blocks.
Park the fucking bus.
Covers every blade of grass..
Oh if only that reply could be converted into a competent attacking midfielder, first time I have laughed since midday yesterday.
Thanks.
Can he play midfield, asking for a friend.
Covers every blade of grass..
When everyone was talking about Kepa's performance in the cup final, they were deflecting from the fact that the other players could not pass the ball either. We've seen it before with Raya in goal and again yesterday. They need a way to switch their mentality from whatever is in their heads otherwise they are going to look like a pack of total cowards and nobody can defend them.
Well in moley
Well sad Blogs
As an actual spectator I pretty much agree with all what was written .
Of course it's not the fan's fault but they didn't bring shit and as an old skooler I remain...
Afternoon Sal. Funny you should mention Alexis, I was just writing this thing where I was going to mention him. I think the middle lacks something other than technique per se, but it might amount to the same thing in a way.
It's the ability to receive the ball however way (half turn, under pressure, full turn whatever) and fight off the press for the territory. Alexis was monstrous in that, he was so wriggly/sharp/agile and impossible to knock off the ball. A Spuds player (tfou) that was good at this in a different way was Dembele. You could climb over his back and try to drag him to the ground but there's no wya you were taking the ball off him. Of our current lads, only Rice can *sometimes* show a bit of that. And usually not when receiving the ball facing our goal, but moreso on the wing. That's partly technique, partly willingness and ability to dominate physically abd push players off, and probably more significantly having the spine and courage to take the challenge of the marker pressing you, and imposing your will on him. Plant a fucking flag in the ground, "this is my area", show that you won't get bullied or harrassed into fearfully delegating the task to the next guy like a hot potato.
Maybe the tactical and technical side is all that's missing and Im going off emotions, but it can't be for nothing that I keep thinking "you fucking cowards" every time I see the midfield shy away from the challenge.
I bought a robot lawnmower this week, best thing ever! Can we turn this into ArseLawn, a chat about gardens?
Can he play midfield, asking for a friend.
About the same as me waking up tomorrow to find Margo Robbie sitting on my face
Please tell me you're a handsome and famous Hollywood actor
Well in moley
Well sad Blogs
As an actual spectator I pretty much agree with all what was written .
Of course it's not the fan's fault but they didn't bring shit and as an old skooler I remain nonplussed about many people's attendance to an event where you can have a decisive input into the outcome. We are never going to be Leeds, Palace or Newcastle not to mind Fiorentina but where's the collective howl of anguish? Where's the incessant rumble of pained outrage?
Anyway it was a sickening affair.
He had a poor game yesterday like everyone but just a small note that when Zubi fizzed one to Ben White early to try and get something going the latter was asleep. It would have been a good pass in anywhere but Mogadon land. We made The Cherries look like PSG or Bayern yesterday ffs and it seemed the only person who hadn't sipped from the tranq cup uses a separate changing room...
Like many it looks a bit dark to me right now and I think we are, like folk have said here, suffering from "four front delusion" or "quality squad on paper" myth. Or "failure to properly recruit/prioritise/adapt/motivate" syndrome.
I kept thinking back to not so long ago when we seemed much weaker all round but had the enigmatic Alexis who single-handedly...
Cmon Chavscum and Linky
The VERY SECOND I started to believe (committed Arsenal pessimist, me), the team turned to shit. We are so fucked. DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM.
Still, theres a tiny bit of me that thinks Chelsea will win just so the grinding, anxious hell-torture of this season will continue in the same vein.
After the Ramsey retirement i watched a ton of highlights from that era. Those teams were lightweight and unserious, and yeah i was just watching highlights. But still, it really brought home how rigid, methodical, and goddamned plodding this team is. Maybe that was more fun? I keep finding myself wondering, if we somehow stumble our way to the league title, how happy will i be? Im 56, its just different than when you're 22, somehow. Thank you for allowing me to vent.
Psych ward arse. Well in moley.
I must be coping hard, because my hunch is telling me that Chelsea will cause an upset today.
Great blog btw, Blogs. Helped me process a little!
In case anyone is interested, I was watching our U15s win yesterday, and they played very well so there is some hope for the future! Jezza Aliadiere a few rows in front of me watching his lad play.
The blog captures what I feel at this moment. Even though there is still hope, there is a feeling we know how this is going to end.
Also, Havertz being half fit is a bad excuse fpr the point blank header he missed and his overall terrible performance.
What we saying about linkedin Liam and his mobs chances today?
I will update my LinkedIn profile if Chelsea win.
Being an Arsenal fan is part of my identity, well itâs been since I was a kid. And under normal circumstances, Iâd be utterly depressed, because our yesterdayâs performance seemed hopeless. And the wo...
I feel very uneasy about your election. Vance's appalling intervention for Orban would have been notable under any other president except Trump. Sadly, it is par for the cause for Trump.
It beggars belief that je could talk of sovereignty and democracy whilst trying to influence the election as a foreign politician. Trump on one side, Pitin on the other, both pulling in the same direction.
I fear for a blatant electoral fraud or significant undermining of a democratically elected government.
We are living in Orwell's dystopia - 'democracy' has lost its meaning. 'Truth' can be partioned and owned to the whims of any party ("alternative facts"). Treaties are meaningless. Commitments are temporary and self-serving.'Justice' has been replaced by revenge. The sense of proportionality has disappeared as a con ept, let alone its application.
I actually feel tense looking at the news.
All the while, we have bigots polluting the internet with their invective and hate. It's coming from all sides.
It's difficult to be sanguine for the immediate future.
I find it fascinating how the tactics of Arteta are almost exactly opposite to the tactics of Wenger.
During his weakest spells, Arsene managed players that only knew how to express themselves individually. Absolutely no clue about shape or defensive solidity.
During his weakest spell (arguably now), Arteta has created a team of players that seem to understand nothing other than team shape and position. Not a scooby about invention, flair or individuality.
When are Timber and Calafiori back? The defence is not the same without them.
Ben White looks a bit half-hearted to me. Skelley not physical enough to battle in duels consistently.
The entire team look knackered.
Is it a coincidence that as soon as Havertz gets substituted the opposition score?
While he might not be the perfect number 8 when deployed there ⊠his presence is huge for us.
Completely underrated in terms of his off the ball closing of the lanes. Xhaka was underrated for a long time too⊠but as soon as he was off the pitch, it was so noticeable.
Declan Rice was pretty much the only player who put a full shift in yesterday. Appalling.
About the same as me waking up tomorrow to find Margo Robbie sitting on my face
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What we saying about linkedin Liam and his mobs chances today?
About the same as me waking up tomorrow to find Margo Robbie sitting on my face
Being an Arsenal fan is part of my identity, well itâs been since I was a kid. And under normal circumstances, Iâd be utterly depressed, because our yesterdayâs performance seemed hopeless. And the wo...
yes SG - I totally agree with you. Hungary starts it today and the US Midterms are next.
Get the big broom
AND - COYG! I have faith - otherwise how can you go on?
to badly quote the most depressing play ever:
I can't go on
I must go on
Over 170 arses already?
Is it a funeral?!
A cremation
Nico O'Reilly disasterclass?
I'll not be watching anyway
Over 170 arses already?
Is it a funeral?!
All I know is that if you say that Chelsea have no fucking hope then I'm expecting 3 points for Liam
Nico O'Reilly disasterclass?
What we saying about linkedin Liam and his mobs chances today?
All I know is that if you say that Chelsea have no fucking hope then I'm expecting 3 points for Liam
What we saying about linkedin Liam and his mobs chances today?
Between zero and minus one.
That has been discussed a lot. A whole lot. Zubimendi and Odegaard being by far the worst offenders.
In fact, if you look at half-time arses yesterday, I'm pretty sure I mentioned it.
What we saying about linkedin Liam and his mobs chances today?
One thing I've not seen discussed is the sheer inefficiency of our football due to the number of touches our players take before moving the ball. It's absolutely appalling. Could it be a factor in our...
That has been discussed a lot. A whole lot. Zubimendi and Odegaard being by far the worst offenders.
Feels to me that two things are true:
Artetaâs approach works. Most goals scored, v few losses, deep in all comps. Itâs an accountantâs view of football though so itâs not great to watch. Its percent...
đđđ not it doesn't
Feels to me that two things are true:
Artetaâs approach works. Most goals scored, v few losses, deep in all comps. Itâs an accountantâs view of football though so itâs not great to watch. Its percentages, which works, but the blips might be in key games
Weâve had horrendous injuries. Ode has been out most of the season, Eze, Merino⊠when theyâve been back, as with Havertz and will be with Eze, thereâs a build up period of fitness and form.
We now look like we will finish the season with: half fit Saka, Eze, Kai, Ode, Timber, Zubi, Hincapie. Look at any team in that state and see how they do.
I do think Arteta could have rotated more, played MLS, Norgaard, Mosquera more⊠but if you think back, we often didnât have the buffer to do so.
This team have so much to offer if we can hold the core together⊠needs a back to the mean Saka, and another attacker (Alvarez please for ST and LW combined), and 20% less injuries
Two things came to mind when I saw yesterday's performance.
1) Tennis is my choice of sport to play... I am more often than not playing a fantastic game, and then at 4-4 or 5-(any scoreline), I thin...
Yup. Continue to play with the confidence and courage that got you to position 'A' in the first place.
One thing I've not seen discussed is the sheer inefficiency of our football due to the number of touches our players take before moving the ball. It's absolutely appalling. Could it be a factor in our injuries? Limbs, ligaments, tendons and muscles being overused.
If I were Mikki my training would be very simple at this point in the season. I'd have the whole team practicing talking 30 yard pile-drivers all day long. It doesn't matter who or where you are in the team, if there's a shot on you take it. Buy the damn ticket!
Two things came to mind when I saw yesterday's performance.
1) Tennis is my choice of sport to play... I am more often than not playing a fantastic game, and then at 4-4 or 5-(any scoreline), I think about not making mistakes rather than continue doing what got me to that solid position. And if the opponent is half competent, i lose that match.
2) For someone who believes in data a lot, Arteta is so risk averse, he plays to his prejudices rather than the data. Havertz at 8 has been shit, we have given up goals when the nerves are on us, etc etc. But will persist on playing those odds hoping that the opposition is shit enough not to take advantage of it. Rather than taking it to the opponent and hoping to outscore them with more attackers.
Depressed. But will keep going till there's nothing left.
Still wouldn't hurt to score more goals, though.
Or stop giving away idiotic ones. If weâre going to play on the margins then we cannot afford to let stupid goals in every week - remember the start of the season when teams were struggling to even get shots on target against us?
And yet no team has scored more than us in the Premier League this season. It's weird.
Still wouldn't hurt to score more goals, though.
Well, no, but equally, I don't think anybody ever suggests his touchline behaviour actually helps us win.
Well, exactly
Nobody ever suggests Arteta's touchline behaviour is an issue when we win
Well, no, but equally, I don't think anybody ever suggests his touchline behaviour actually helps us win.
And yet no team has scored more than us in the Premier League this season. It's weird.
... it's at this point in the season where Haarland decides he's going to go on a 15 goal bender and city win an unlikely treble.
And we really, really miss Merino.
It's probably been already said. But if I might offer a pearl of wisdom. This team does not score enough goals to win the title. Or the CL.
And yet no team has scored more than us in the Premier League this season. It's weird.
It's probably been already said. But if I might offer a pearl of wisdom. This team does not score enough goals to win the title. Or the CL.
I'm not saying it's an issue in the specific context of yesterday. More puzzled that he needs to do it and so much when these are professionals who should be able to execute agreed game plans, but I d...
Dude, I wish I knew the answers
Hehe is that because for most of our goals itâs been Jover on the touch line?
haha
Nobody ever suggests Arteta's touchline behaviour is an issue when we win
Hehe is that because for most of our goals itâs been Jover on the touch line?
Nobody ever suggests Arteta's touchline behaviour is an issue when we win
I'm not saying it's an issue in the specific context of yesterday. More puzzled that he needs to do it and so much when these are professionals who should be able to execute agreed game plans, but I did say it's right for him to adjust tactics as the game develops.
Blogs, do you not think autonomy might be taken away from the players if they can't play what's in front of them? Could it explain the rigidity of our play and inability to try something else when things aren't working?
Nobody ever suggests Arteta's touchline behaviour is an issue when we win
There's a fine line between Wenger's passivity on the touchline and Arteta's hyperactivity. It puzzles me he has to coach the team from the sidelines when they have days leading up to the game to deci...
I think the thing with Arteta controlling from the sidelines is that he sees things as he would have done as a player, whilst clearly very talented he was never the best in his position, I wonder if his tendency to want to control and bark orders takes away the players own decision making/risk taking
Lots of comments here and there about nervousness, fear, etc on the pitch. Perhaps someone could kidnap Artera on match days and make him watch every game from the stand.
There's a fine line between Wenger's passivity on the touchline and Arteta's hyperactivity. It puzzles me he has to coach the team from the sidelines when they have days leading up to the game to decide strategy, tactics and approach. By all means pass on instructions and advice when they spot things which needs addressing, but to do it throughout the game? The players need to take ownership.
Lots of comments here and there about nervousness, fear, etc on the pitch. Perhaps someone could kidnap Artera on match days and make him watch every game from the stand.
Murphy's law : The more you fear something happening, the more likely it is to occur. Stop feeding your fears.
Gulbert's law : Your success is in your hands. Take responsibility, find solutions and own the outcome.
Off to the gym to let off some steam while listening to Backstreet Boys on loop!
People were screaming for him to be given a chance in midfield earlier in the season when the stakes were lower, now every game is a cup final, Mikel will not roll the dice in that way, and we will be...
Damn right!
I'd be up for trying it. He at least looks like he's up for the fight.
People were screaming for him to be given a chance in midfield earlier in the season when the stakes were lower, now every game is a cup final, Mikel will not roll the dice in that way, and we will be left wondering whether Myles could have done a job for us in midfield - given our issues in possession now, thatâs a potential solution that might have worked but Arteta insisted on flogging zubi into the ground instead
I agree. It's clear his limitations, but I struggle to accept that his team-mates refuse to pass to him. The more passes he receives the more chance he can get one that is set for his finishing. He wa...
Too much of the main character syndrome with Trossard since January. Been irresponsibly casual at times too. I've always pointed his technical qualities are top notch, but his application has been shocking at times. He has lethal shooting abilities in both feet and can pass the ball but aln often loses possession or makes the wrong choice when the straightforward option is available. He can be a difference maker, so I'm not sure what's up with him.
Is it overly negative of me to say that even if we beat City (unlikely), we will still drop points elsewhere and theyâll win all their games? I donât think even going there and getting a result would ...
In the unlikely event that we win away to c115y, maybe the fear that is crippling some of our players will go away. We can only hope!
MLS looked good in possession, but not quite so good defending. You wonder if he could do a better job in midfield. Maybe give Zubimendi a few games off and time to recover from whatever physical prob...
I'd be up for trying it. He at least looks like he's up for the fight.
But those Utd players performed when they came on. I can't recall NĂžrgaard having a great game when he's been called. Who else? People were screaming for Ben White, he's had a run and now those who ba...
MLS looked good in possession, but not quite so good defending. You wonder if he could do a better job in midfield. Maybe give Zubimendi a few games off and time to recover from whatever physical problems are bugging him. Obviously we had no-one else fit to play left-back yesterday, but for the rest of the season we need players who have no fear rather than ones who may be more skilful but are letting the situation get to them.
Anyway, mildly cathartic as this is, it's time to get on with life. I'm 60 in two weeks time. For my 50th I was at La CerĂĄmica to see Lehman (Lehman, Lehman) save that Riquelme pen. Let's hope my next...
I meant 40th.
Glad to see you've all given up. I just hope WW3 doesn't break out as well.
You could point to what happened after the Wolves game and say, âhey! anything can happenâ. Honestly, though⊠what the fuck do you expect when weâve witnessed two decadesâ worth of seasons careening off the tracks at the home stretch.
Anyway, mildly cathartic as this is, it's time to get on with life. I'm 60 in two weeks time. For my 50th I was at La CerĂĄmica to see Lehman (Lehman, Lehman) save that Riquelme pen. Let's hope my next personal milestone isn't the worst ever. The writing does seem on the wall, though.
P.S.
On the topic of films -- following on also from the discussion I read last night, this is my recommendation: The Secret Agent
It's a Brazilian film and was among the Oscar nominees, but was a little bit under the radar because it's not English language. The lead is the Escobar guy from Narcos. Should have won, IMO.
Sinners had its moments and was visually stunning but was also cartoonish and puerile at times. So meh overall from me. OBAA was ok too, I suppose, while Hamnet had real depth and was emotionally draining.
The Secret Agent, though, was my favourite.
Project Hail Mary was fun. Healthy family entertainment. Good choice, given the circumstances.
Glad to see you've all given up. I just hope WW3 doesn't break out as well.
Was the pasting away to City in 22/23 the Arteta era equivalent of the pendulum swing we saw with mid-period Wenger? With Arsene, it was hoarding fey low-centre-of-gravity playmakers like collectibles. With Mikel, itâs fixation with big data and stat-driven ball progression.
Fundamentally, Arteta had overestimated his agency as manager and somewhat lost sight of what his players can and cannot do. Itâs big ideas over raw materials.
Rice should stick to the middle from now on. Hogging the left channel hasn't really worked this season and we've conceded quite a few goals lately due to players running off Zubi in the middle. Rice has more of a presence and an instinct for danger. Zubi has been catastrophic.
Question - would it have been useful to have had a former player, preferably someone from a title winning team, as part of our coaching staff? I may be clutching at straws, but some intangibles at key...
Not sure what that would fix - itâs not âintangiblesâ weâre missing, itâs a coaching and team selection issue
I don't disagree with taking Zubi out of the firing line, he's suffering. But I don't think putting Rice back there changes our progression issue. He was part of the issue yesterday.
Pep exposed the ...
I disagree â I think he can do that job, but let's see
Question - would it have been useful to have had a former player, preferably someone from a title winning team, as part of our coaching staff? I may be clutching at straws, but some intangibles at key moments in the season... I can't think straight. Apologies.
I am off to watch Project Hail Mary - apt for our situation currently ....
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That looks decent to be fair
All that is normally fixed on the training ground.
These players are capable of much more.
They look bad because of whatever systems and formations are forced upon them
They need 3 passes to move fo...
Thanks for your excellent point. I want to see evidence of coaching ironing out deficiencies. Instead, transfers seemed to have become the default solution to every problem. How about the manager and coaches earning their coin by coaching Noni not to run the ball out repeatedly and to cross early when the opportunity is there? What about coaching them to pass forward and laying down the law about losing your place if you make routine back passes cos that's the "safe" option? Our play at the back has cost us big time this season. Horrific tactics which have not yielded any benefits.
I am off to watch Project Hail Mary - apt for our situation currently ....
The points dock to City will probably never happen. Even if it does, there is no way it happens at this point of time during a title race. Maybe at the start of next season if at all this happens.
It might happen, only because we're at such a low point that professional pride might kick in.
Might is doing a lot of heavy lifting there.
I don't think it's happening either, but if it dod happen, I'm pretty sure we'd win the league.
We would absolutely be in prime position, but nobody can make a strong argument for why it will happen. We have played the same way most of the season and we have been found out on more than one occasion. Arteta has not changed and that is because he believes his approach is still the way forward, even if most fans and dare I say the players can see it is not. If we lose next week, the league is done and it is going to to be an excruciating watch for the rest of the season.
Arse. Well in moley.
Decent gig last night, cheeky 16km this morning, that I finished very strong. Ready to tackle the half-marathon distance again next weekend, more than a year and a half after the ...
Good running, Ollie!
I don't think it's happening either, but if it dod happen, I'm pretty sure we'd win the league.
It might happen, only because we're at such a low point that professional pride might kick in.
What is the answer though?
We'll need to fucking well come up with one for next weekend...
Get back to the defensive solidity we had assuming players like Timber will be back. Back to basics.
No, if anyone has any belief that we can win at City next week, they haven't been watching this season. I would love to see the odds that the bookies give because it is not happening.
I don't think it's happening either, but if it dod happen, I'm pretty sure we'd win the league.
Yeah, it is incredibly unsettling how dysfunctional this team looks in attack. What can we realistically expect from the next seven or so games? Seems as though Arteta and the team have exhausted every clarion call and tactical configuration within their bandwidth.
No, if anyone has any belief that we can win at City next week, they haven't been watching this season. I would love to see the odds that the bookies give because it is not happening.
Is it overly negative of me to say that even if we beat City (unlikely), we will still drop points elsewhere and theyâll win all their games? I donât think even going there and getting a result would ...
Yes. You've gone too far.
We really have to hope Chelsea beat them. I think City are gonna eat our liver next week with some lava beans and a nice bottle of Chianti.
The irony is that City may get docked points and we win the league by default. That will be funny in a weird way.
Is it overly negative of me to say that even if we beat City (unlikely), we will still drop points elsewhere and theyâll win all their games? I donât think even going there and getting a result would magically fix the turgid football we play
Exactly. We all felt it was coming with each performance but just hoped it wasn't.
I thought this was a great blog today, but I have to say, I have zero belief that we can win the league now from here. Aside from a handful of games, we have played the same way all season - grinding our wins and being heavily reliant on set piece goals, which have now dried up. Of course injuries have had an effect, but let's not pretend we were overpowering teams with our football before injuries. This is how Arteta will always want to play, he has run out of ideas now and expecting it to be any different in our remaining games is setting ourselves up for a massive disappointment.
I have the familiar sinking feeling we're going to miss out on the title for the fourth straight year..
Wish we'd finished 3rd last year
Continue shitting up ourselves until it's all over and we can ignore football for 3 months I think.
The world cup will be on, and cunt commentators will be sure to mention arsenal
I have the familiar sinking feeling we're going to miss out on the title for the fourth straight year..
Our movement and running off the ball is bloody bad.... Everyone is so static and requires 4-5 touches to stabilize themselves before trying a low risk pass.... It does my head in.
Fucking this! The movement and passing of our most recent opponents put our Jurassic football to shame.
What is the answer though?
We'll need to fucking well come up with one for next weekend...
Unfortunately, we have no say on tactics or team selection, so you'll have to find your own positive-dju-dju-bringing ritual.
Missed the carnage yesterday.
Had a lovely reunion dinner with me old school mates in our hometown
100+ arses already..
Did we lose? đ
Agree with Rice. If we change something between now and the end of the season, I'd put him at 6, with two players ahead of him.
Zubi needs to be taken out of the firing line.
He does, but probably won't cos there's favouritism towards certain players. I know I keep harping on about it, but the cold shoulder Eze got for his lapse against Villa is the most glaring example.
Arse. Well in moley.
Decent gig last night, cheeky 16km this morning, that I finished very strong. Ready to tackle the half-marathon distance again next weekend, more than a year and a half after the last time. Mad week or two at work ahead, time to forget about football for a bit.
If there is an upside so not getting tickets to games, it is that I am far less mentally affected by defeats (generally football affects me less than 20 or 30 years ago, mind, but that Man U defeat next to the away fans for instance really downed me in JanuaryâŠ).
What is the answer though?
We'll need to fucking well come up with one for next weekend...
Continue shitting up ourselves until it's all over and we can ignore football for 3 months I think.
I like this, but it really requires quick passing because both of them struggle when pressed and both are taking too long to pass as well. But as for creativity, it's there. I would also start Dowman....
What's noticable about Dowman is that when he comes on he doesn't really do the recovery runs. I guess this is under instruction as you don't want the kid doing doggies necessarily at his age, but I would imagine that Arteta wants that from his starting wingers.
We can agree to disagree. I just think that having Rice there gives us a different dynamic, I wouldn't ask him to play like Zubimendi.
I do think Chrism if we were willing to transition more aggressively when we win it back then maybe Rice there makes some sense. But I don't think that is ever going to happen under this manager. Maybe in the future.
I don't disagree with taking Zubi out of the firing line, he's suffering. But I don't think putting Rice back there changes our progression issue. He was part of the issue yesterday.
Pep exposed the ...
What is the answer though?
We'll need to fucking well come up with one for next weekend...
I don't disagree with taking Zubi out of the firing line, he's suffering. But I don't think putting Rice back there changes our progression issue. He was part of the issue yesterday.
Pep exposed the ...
We can agree to disagree. I just think that having Rice there gives us a different dynamic, I wouldn't ask him to play like Zubimendi.
Well in, holiest of Moley's
A small tweak in formation could've helped yesterday. Instead of Havertz at 10 we could've played Norgaard as DM. That would have shored up the midfield and given Norgaard some minutes and leaving Zubimendi less exposed.
The only thing that might save us is starting Eze and Odegaard at the same time along with Rice and leave Zubi on the bench. Odegaard can sit a bit deeper to progress the ball and Eze can try and appl...
I like this, but it really requires quick passing because both of them struggle when pressed and both are taking too long to pass as well. But as for creativity, it's there. I would also start Dowman. People say he did nothing yesterday, but he wasn't getting the ball in the right spaces to run at defenders. When he does he is dangerous.
The only thing that might save us is starting Eze and Odegaard at the same time along with Rice and leave Zubi on the bench. Odegaard can sit a bit deeper to progress the ball and Eze can try and appl...
Arteta would be worried about the mf being ran through
You don't think that being able to break up opposition attacks and get our creative players moving forward early would be useful at the moment? It's what he does and it would be good for us in my opin...
I don't disagree with taking Zubi out of the firing line, he's suffering. But I don't think putting Rice back there changes our progression issue. He was part of the issue yesterday.
Pep exposed the teams weakness and Bournemouth did the same. Put a shield of 4/5 players to press and block the passing lanes between the first 6 and forward 4 and Arsenal have no answer. Rice cannot fix that at 6.
All that is normally fixed on the training ground.
These players are capable of much more.
They look bad because of whatever systems and formations are forced upon them
They need 3 passes to move fo...
I do think Arteta's coaching and system may play havoc with the players' decision-making. But I find to hard to understand why a player like Trossard, who is comfortable on the ball, time and again, on the wing in an advanced position sees the opening but does not trust to make the pass. He should be experienced enough to know that with each touch he loses momentum and invites the challenge. How is that coaching? I mean, I think there's a connection, but Zubimendi's the same, they seem incapable of trusting the pass ahead into feet. In the back four they all looked lost, just retreating and retreating.
Can someone explain to me what the point of having inverted wingers is if the full-backs don't overlap? I'll wait.
The only thing that might save us is starting Eze and Odegaard at the same time along with Rice and leave Zubi on the bench. Odegaard can sit a bit deeper to progress the ball and Eze can try and apply the finish/final pass.
All that is normally fixed on the training ground.
These players are capable of much more.
They look bad because of whatever systems and formations are forced upon them
They need 3 passes to move fo...
I would love to see a stat on percentage of passes played backwards this season by each team. Would it surprise anyone if we were at the top?
Thinking of going to church, light a candle or something. May even go to Confession for the first time in my adult life. At the margins, it's surely my fault -- if only something I could do would make enough of a difference to the whole order of the universe. Desperate times.
P.S. I ain't going Confession. But I may light a candle.
Playing there for West Ham and Arsenal are completely different. West Ham see less of the ball so that role becomes more about ball recovery and offloading. For Arsenal who are going to be possession...
You don't think that being able to break up opposition attacks and get our creative players moving forward early would be useful at the moment? It's what he does and it would be good for us in my opinion. And it has the added benefit of gettign Zubimendi out of the side who is, as I said, just doing nothing useful right now.
And I realise playing for West Ham and Arsenal are different, obviously, but I would argue that gettingthem anywhere near a Conference League final and getting Arsenal to a Champions League final amoutn to about the same thing because fo the standard of the competitions.
Arteta is a cowardly manager, plain and simple. My brother in law is West Ham and like most of this fans wanted Moyes gone. Apparently Moyes mantra was you start every game drawing so the first aim is to keep the point you have. That seems to be Artetas approach as well, which for a club like Arsenal is just not acceptable.
Our movement and running off the ball is bloody bad.... Everyone is so static and requires 4-5 touches to stabilize themselves before trying a low risk pass.... It does my head in.
All that is normally fixed on the training ground.
These players are capable of much more.
They look bad because of whatever systems and formations are forced upon them
They need 3 passes to move forward when a turn and a pass can do the job.
Our eyes are not lying to us. The passing and movement is very very poor.
Opposition managers have got our number now, with our scared and pointless passing.
When the speed of the passes matches what you would see in your back garden, then that is the sign, this team is done for the day.
I don't agree with your assessment of Rice. He played there for West Ham and carried the team on his back all the way to a European trophy.
Zubimendi and Havertz are just black holes for possession a...
Playing there for West Ham and Arsenal are completely different. West Ham see less of the ball so that role becomes more about ball recovery and offloading. For Arsenal who are going to be possession heavy, his inability to progress from deep is heavily exposed.
Rice is undoubtedly a world class midfielder, one of the best in the world, but he is a unicorn. He lacks some of the craft of specialists at 6 and 8.
Part of the stats are wrong - quite selective that I saw online. But still a poor record in general.
Yep, mischief making.
For example, completely omits beating Real Madrid last April. TWICE!
Just seen a stat in the last 5 years for the month of April under Arteta. Terrible stuff. Most of them have been draws and losses, barely any wins....
Something has to give here.
Part of the stats are wrong - quite selective that I saw online. But still a poor record in general.
I don't agree with your assessment of Rice. He played there for West Ham and carried the team on his back all the way to a European trophy.
Zubimendi and Havertz are just black holes for possession a...
Agree with Rice. If we change something between now and the end of the season, I'd put him at 6, with two players ahead of him.
Zubi needs to be taken out of the firing line.
Look at the midfield two. You have Rice who cannot take the ball on the turn (which is why he can never play 6) and who cannot take the ball through tight spaces. So you can't progress it via carrying...
He can play as 6 as long as we don't expect him to be the next Busquets/Rodri/Xabi Alonso. His strengths are different - i.e to break up play, intercepting, hard running and lending a massive midfield presence to the team.
Look at the midfield two. You have Rice who cannot take the ball on the turn (which is why he can never play 6) and who cannot take the ball through tight spaces. So you can't progress it via carrying...
I don't agree with your assessment of Rice. He played there for West Ham and carried the team on his back all the way to a European trophy.
Zubimendi and Havertz are just black holes for possession at the moment, the balls goes in to them and any momentum squandered.
I don't know why Benny was slow on the throws. Felt ridiculous at times, as if coached deliberately. I say this because, although there were times when a throw was on, the movement off the ball to make the space was more often quite limited.
I think it is also the fact that nobody seems willing to step up and accept the throw in. Everyone is afraid of making a mistake and losing the ball.
It's kids stuff, "Feet and back!"
Are you all putting down to individual technical limitations or do you think we're lacking in terms of tactics and in-game management?
Look at the midfield two. You have Rice who cannot take the ball on the turn (which is why he can never play 6) and who cannot take the ball through tight spaces. So you can't progress it via carrying.
Zubi has good short to medium passing but no long passing game like a Rodri. So playing through via him is hard unless you have an Ode who is willing to show deeper than he'd like for it. Which is why so often Ode appears where he does.
Our options to play through are so so limited. Which is why I want to see more MLS. That man can carry and carry through crowds.
First throw in yesterday was about 2 mins in, and it took AGES. Set the tone. If we struggle with something as basic as that...
It's crazy
First throw in yesterday was about 2 mins in, and it took AGES. Set the tone. If we struggle with something as basic as that...
I think it is also the fact that nobody seems willing to step up and accept the throw in. Everyone is afraid of making a mistake and losing the ball.
I've been saying this for months. It's stark and must be under instruction. The most obvious manifestation of it is the inability to take a fucking throw-in.
First throw in yesterday was about 2 mins in, and it took AGES. Set the tone. If we struggle with something as basic as that...
This week could be the week where we may lose in the Champions League and also end our PL title hopes....
I guess what I'm driving at is that the way Bournemouth were playing proved very effective in a) keeping us in our own third and b) regaining possession.
Whatever we were doing was clearly not working and just changing personnel can't be the only response.
Our movement and running off the ball is bloody bad.... Everyone is so static and requires 4-5 touches to stabilize themselves before trying a low risk pass.... It does my head in.
I've been saying this for months. It's stark and must be under instruction. The most obvious manifestation of it is the inability to take a fucking throw-in.
I think we have lost/played poorly in the last 3-4 games which is also when Havertz played in midfield
I know Jesus is a busted flush, but he'd be a better option at CF with those two wingers
He at least looked lively and could control the football when he came on.
Are you all putting down to individual technical limitations or do you think we're lacking in terms of tactics and in-game management?
Both
I don't think this was a failure of physicality, far more of technicality.
Physically all our main players especially midfielders and attackers look cooked though. Their legs have gone...
I think Martinelli, Havertz, Gyokeres, Madueke is a very technically limited front four
I got an awful feeling in my stomach when I saw that front 3... thought maybe Havertz would link up with Gyokeres at least
I know Jesus is a busted flush, but he'd be a better option at CF with those two wingers
Are you all putting down to individual technical limitations or do you think we're lacking in terms of tactics and in-game management?
I think Martinelli, Havertz, Gyokeres, Madueke is a very technically limited front four
Are you all putting down to individual technical limitations or do you think we're lacking in terms of tactics and in-game management?
Our movement and running off the ball is bloody bad.... Everyone is so static and requires 4-5 touches to stabilize themselves before trying a low risk pass.... It does my head in.
That's my point entirely.
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Just looking at the clips of the 2022-2023 season. The crispness with which we moved the ball, the willingness to try risky passes, the overall willingness to attack has completely been extinguished by Arteta and his team.
We now progress the all EXTREMELY slowly, we are constantly willing to play safe with the backpass and are EXTREMELY reliant on set pieces.
Apart from Odegaard, Eze and Rice to an extent, we do not have a player willing to take the responsibility and be brave enough to play an attacking ball or make a run forward.
Well in moley
The player ratings are the worst Iâve seen on this site. Just hilights what a collective clusterfuck yesterday was
I don't think this was a failure of physicality, far more of technicality.
That's my point entirely.
Does the physical fatigue thing stack up witht he fact that we covered over 5km more than Bournemout yesterday?
I don't think this was a failure of physicality, far more of technicality.
I had a very distrubed sleep, but that's cos of the crappy pharmacueticals I've been on. And the result obvs.
Saw your post on yesterday's arses. Hope you get it sorted. A few people close to me have gone through the rigmarole of trying to get medication changed after reacting badly to the initial prescription, and it's been great to see them doing well after finally getting there.
Does the physical fatigue thing stack up witht he fact that we covered over 5km more than Bournemout yesterday?
Not just that and the fact that we have played more games across all competitions. It is also that we have had to run so much more because of our inability to outscore teams or see out games. We have not been able to give Rice and Zubi a rest by bringing on Norgaard or MLS because the game state is always so precarious that we needed their presence.
Being an Arsenal fan is part of my identity, well itâs been since I was a kid. And under normal circumstances, Iâd be utterly depressed, because our yesterdayâs performance seemed hopeless. And the wo...
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Budapest. Ah yes. Will I be seeing you again in May? WIF. Good luck today.
Being an Arsenal fan is part of my identity, well itâs been since I was a kid. And under normal circumstances, Iâd be utterly depressed, because our yesterdayâs performance seemed hopeless. And the wo...
Hopefully Orban goes today mate.
Being an Arsenal fan is part of my identity, well itâs been since I was a kid. And under normal circumstances, Iâd be utterly depressed, because our yesterdayâs performance seemed hopeless. And the wo...
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Being an Arsenal fan is part of my identity, well itâs been since I was a kid. And under normal circumstances, Iâd be utterly depressed, because our yesterdayâs performance seemed hopeless. And the wo...
Good luck mate, we'll be watching.
Does the physical fatigue thing stack up witht he fact that we covered over 5km more than Bournemout yesterday?
Being an Arsenal fan is part of my identity, well itâs been since I was a kid. And under normal circumstances, Iâd be utterly depressed, because our yesterdayâs performance seemed hopeless. And the wounds of recent failures are still so fresh.
But being a Hungarian, today feels like a different day. Itâs election day, and thereâs so much at stake. What Iâm trying to emphasize here is what Blogs and Andrew Allen have already pointed out multiple times: football is important, but there are so many crucial things beyond that. Weâre at the gates of changing this autocratic, corrupt, Kremlin-operated regime and consign these politicans to the dustbin of history. Today, it feels huge, it feels tectonic. And itâs giving me context. Context for what kind of world we want to live in and whether thereâs any power left in our hands to change the pathway of our society. Today, we must win and tonight I exceedingly want to share my joy and hope with you guys, to ease the pain and anxiety in our football community.
Cheers from Budapest
From an earlier article this week from Miguel Delaney. This was before the Sporting game.
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/footbaâŠ"For all the relentless focus on Arsenalâs mental state, though, training-ground figures argue that their physical state is much more important.
Or, rather, that is what really shapes the psychology.
They point to how the squad have only had two midweeks without a match since August. That has an increasing cost.
Favourable cup draws end up becoming burdens, and not just for the humiliation of failing to win them. They are invitations to push further, at periods when the squad could actually have done with easing off.
It is the old Leeds United problem of the late 1960s and early 1970s, but for the modern age.
Some sources are adamant Arteta should have played even weaker teams in both domestic cups, so that as much energy as possible could go into the league.
The Basque canât really help himself, though, and there are many who have expressed similar concerns about the constant intensity of training."
Are we still training with this intensity during the final stages of the season? Does it even make sense for the players to be put through the wringer like this and still coming out with these bad displays on matchdays?
Aye I'll be checking out for a bit, it's not worth it. Got about 2 hours sleep last night
I had a very distrubed sleep, but that's cos of the crappy pharmacueticals I've been on. And the result obvs.
Yesterday's performance was absolutely shocking. Passing the ball straight out of play (Zubimendi), runningthe ball out of play (Gyokeres, Trossard, Martinelli), failing to make basic passes to feet (Havertz, Zubimendi) and completely going to sleep on runners (White, Zubimendi), very basic things weren't done. if I were coaching my U16s I'd be pointing these things out. It's not remotely acceptable from a professional team of players.
Havertz is not a midfielder, stop playing him there. Even Chelsea's rotating set of managers realised that. Whether you think Zubimendi is just tired or is not up to the Premier League is a moot point, he's contributing absolutely nothing and making our team materially worse with his poor play at the moment, he needs to be dropped. Gyokeres can't do basic football things like control the ball. Madueke is stupid, won't cross when he has made space, just turns back again until he loses the ball. With the general over cautious backwards play it's absolutely maddening. Hopefully some of the first choice players are available next week, if this lot go out at the Etihad they'll get smashed.
Honourable mentions though: Gabriel put himself on the line, MLS played pretty welll considering he's been in the deep freeze and Rice tried his best and gave everything as usual.
I can't see any of us surviving this. My eldest nephew, who's been mad about Arsenal since he was a kid, been going to games each season, this season seems to have lost interest. we still talk about t...
Aye I'll be checking out for a bit, it's not worth it. Got about 2 hours sleep last night
Just seen a stat in the last 5 years for the month of April under Arteta. Terrible stuff. Most of them have been draws and losses, barely any wins....
Something has to give here.
And April is also Pep's best month while manager of Man City. That's the perfect symbolism of their respective fortunes.
I'm not proud of myself but I called it last week, that City would overtake us and finish the season with a treble. Absolutely sickening.
I can't see Arteta surviving ANOTHER end of season collapse.
I can't see any of us surviving this. My eldest nephew, who's been mad about Arsenal since he was a kid, been going to games each season, this season seems to have lost interest. we still talk about the game but he was callingh it from the start about Arteta and I was the one trying to big him up.
Just seen a stat in the last 5 years for the month of April under Arteta. Terrible stuff. Most of them have been draws and losses, barely any wins....
Something has to give here.
Zoobs did have a bad game yesterday. Maybe he's played too much. The Norgaard point is well made. White and Havertz were also poor.
Arse
Not sure I can stomach the thought of us not winning it this year
Saliba, Gabi, Rice almost certainly all go
Back to square one
Who gives a fuck if they go, in that case
Arse
Not sure I can stomach the thought of us not winning it this year
Saliba, Gabi, Rice almost certainly all go
Back to square one
Gabriel won't go anywhere. The bloke can't run at the moment. Add him to the list of players who should be in their physical peak who Arteta has broken. Gabi, Havertz, Saka, White.
Not just Noorgard. Players need rhythm and consistency. Ferguson had a knack of getting performances out of O'Shea, Butt, Park, etc, by playing them in important games to do specific jobs. That's one ...
But those Utd players performed when they came on. I can't recall NĂžrgaard having a great game when he's been called. Who else? People were screaming for Ben White, he's had a run and now those who backed him saying it's the fault of Arteta for overplaying him two years ago.
MLS had a good game, have to give him credit. Not a great game, but made key interceptions and surging runs that came to nothing because those ahead of him weren't sharp enough.
I'm not proud of myself but I called it last week, that City would overtake us and finish the season with a treble. Absolutely sickening.
I can't see Arteta surviving ANOTHER end of season collapse.
Do you mean NĂžrgaard? I don't know if a run of games would suddenly turn him into Rodri, but I doubt it. We've missed the Saka of pre-injury, we relied on him for most of our best attacks. Our recruit...
Not just Noorgard. Players need rhythm and consistency. Ferguson had a knack of getting performances out of O'Shea, Butt, Park, etc, by playing them in important games to do specific jobs. That's one way of using a squad and developing the sense of belonging which could engender a belief that "position is mine".
What's the point in watching Zubi's performances deteriorate to the point where a routine pass to White goes out for a throw in which leads to Bournemouth's first goal? He's developed a nasty habit of costing us goals at crucial moments.
I do some of the aspects of his game NB, particularly his ability to keep going even when not much is working for him.
Ultimately he is just a very poor footballer. Like many in this team.
Yesterday...
I agree. It's clear his limitations, but I struggle to accept that his team-mates refuse to pass to him. The more passes he receives the more chance he can get one that is set for his finishing. He was a bit unlucky with those two chances at the end. But it seems to be a feature of his play all season, a little bit too early, a little bit too late, stumbling at just the wrong time. I really thought he was better.
But let's not forget how poor Madueke, Martinelli and the utterly atrocious Trossard was. Trossard has better skill than the other two, but he just kept hesitating, second-guessing the pass and then losing the ball. It was infuriating.
Arse. Well in moley.
Morning all.
@blogs: "We failed to gather any moment after equalising" +um
Letâs not talk about football ever again.
I bought a robot lawnmower this week, best thing ever! Can we turn this into ArseLawn, a chat about gardens?
Arse
Not sure I can stomach the thought of us not winning it this year
Saliba, Gabi, Rice almost certainly all go
Back to square one
Arse. Well in moley.
Arteta has to learn to let go of his fear of losing. Maybe Berta can arrange for visit of circus trapeze artists to teach him that.
If we were out of title race or already champ...
Maybe Arteta should do that exercise with players where they fall backwards and have to rely on their team-mates to catch them. They don't seem to trust themselves or each other.
Arse. Well in moley.
Arteta has to learn to let go of his fear of losing. Maybe Berta can arrange for visit of circus trapeze artists to teach him that.
If we were out of title race or already champ...
Good point, the fear of a turnover in possession is what holds everyone back
Unfortunately, he made a rod for his own back by failing to utilise the squad beyond giving "fringe" players limited opportunities against lower ranked opponents. Just can't expect them to come in fro...
The throw ins are the worst part, the bit where Oliver threw his hands up, everyone was just static 10 yards from him, no pushing up the pitch
Iâm off to watch Freddie JR in an u12 match in a minute and genuinely they have more movement from throw ins
Been defending Gyökeres all season, but as Blogs said, he had two chances to level the game and he blew it. Can strike a ball beautifully, but his football ability is third rate.
I do some of the aspects of his game NB, particularly his ability to keep going even when not much is working for him.
Ultimately he is just a very poor footballer. Like many in this team.
Yesterday wasn't a team freezing imo. It was a team being completely out played because they're not good enough at creating opportunity.
Unfortunately, he made a rod for his own back by failing to utilise the squad beyond giving "fringe" players limited opportunities against lower ranked opponents. Just can't expect them to come in fro...
Do you mean NÞrgaard? I don't know if a run of games would suddenly turn him into Rodri, but I doubt it. We've missed the Saka of pre-injury, we relied on him for most of our best attacks. Our recruitment up front, it has to be said, has been dismal. Gyökeres and Madueke are not elite players. To think we were once in for Kvaratskhelia, Isak and Dembele. How different the last couple of years might have been if we had got those players.
Technically just a very bad team.
Zubimendi is not a controller at 6.
Rice shouldn't be touching the ball as much as be does because he cannot play through the lines.
Havertz not good enough and the...
Been defending Gyökeres all season, but as Blogs said, he had two chances to level the game and he blew it. Can strike a ball beautifully, but his football ability is third rate.
Unfortunately, he made a rod for his own back by failing to utilise the squad beyond giving "fringe" players limited opportunities against lower ranked opponents. Just can't expect them to come in from the cold and perform to high standards when called upon, but the more pressing issue is that they could have slotted in when the form of the likes of Zubi have fallen off a cliff as he has done.
We're paying a terrible price for destroying White's body. He looks frail and weak, not words I ever thought would apply to him of all players. This was compounded by the terrible and embarrassing throw ins. What the fuck? Even Oliver threw his hands up in despair at one point rather than book him, which he would have done had his recent history with us not been problematic.
Technically just a very bad team.
Zubimendi is not a controller at 6.
Rice shouldn't be touching the ball as much as be does because he cannot play through the lines.
Havertz not good enough and the less said about the technical limitations of that lump up front the better.
Six and a half years of building towards a team where barely anyone can take the ball on a half turn, play progressive passes and trap a ball cleanly under pressure.
You would think, in the interest of self preservation Arteta and co would do things the right way.
No way would the statistic of manager of a team of nearly men be good for him.
Second to last paragraph should be 'first title in 22 years', Blogs?
I said after we lost 5-0 to City in 2021 (Kolasinac in a back 3, f**k me) that we would never win a title under Arteta. Does this mean weâll win the CL then?
Wish he'd stop telling the fans to get behind the team
Arteta looks like becoming the Jimmy White of football.
Funny enough, I told a mate recently that watching us of late has been like watching Cliff Thorburn, but at least he won the Worlds once.
Arse. Well in moley.
Arteta has to learn to let go of his fear of losing. Maybe Berta can arrange for visit of circus trapeze artists to teach him that.
If we were out of title race or already champions, I'm certain we would have spanked them even witht he team we could put out.
Arteta looks like becoming the Jimmy White of football.
Except Jimmy White was an exciting, attacking serial loser of world titles. Arteta...
Arteta looks like becoming the Jimmy White of football.
Got to say I am not enjoying today
Evidently, I can't even write properly today.
Yeah, I also think we've fucked it.
It feels like it's been coming too because we just having been playing well in second half of season, even when winning. Yesterday was painful to watch; that inability to beat a heavily manned press again. I think a lost belief a while back, which is why it's been so emotionally draining, seeing us still hanging in there while my eyes told me a different story. We really tried to support the team yesterday but to no avail. That midfield setup just didn't work. There was insufficient flexibility of thought on behalf of the management team.
There is only one pathway left to us and that means really stepping up next week.
Thanks for a cathartic blog today. Needed something to try and make sense of that shit. Itâs a beautiful sunny day in London, which I fear will be strongly coloured by disappointment blues
It's times like this I'm glad I threw a decent wedge of cash on Man City winning the league back when they had 6-1 odds.
Letâs not talk about football ever again.
Leopards don't change their spots. It's happening again...