Believe what you want, I don't really give a shit. I don't think too many people buy your persona on here either. You're probably a corporate whore resident in Kensington who pretends to be against all that.
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Take your sniping at each other elsewhere.
I'm totally sick of it, and I suspect others are as well.
newcastle shitting on stoke in 1st of 2 games in hand on us. What odds Stoke shit on us when we play them.
I haven't done anything, he's the one who jumps down my throat whenever I voice an opinion. I haven't said RVP is shit, I've said he's lost form in the last month which isn't entirely his fault either because he's had to carry the team and hold their hands throughout the season. Last week I criticised our performance against Wigan, and he then accuses me of being a Citeh fan. Surprising that someone who's so in favour of freedom of speech seems so vigilant against anyone who commits the thought-crime of criticising Wenger and/or the team.
RvP played today, that's what the discussion was about. Until all the Kensington stuff came up, whatever that was about. You might be sick of the sniping, fair enough. But a year listening to a bloke trash everything about the team is a bit like stretching a rubber band. It snaps.
At least in the past Wenger could fall back on the "we play the best football in the league" claim, he can't do that now because our football is slow, laboured, predictable and dire. Although Chelsea were even worse. Absolutely no ambition whatsoever, and given the amount of money they've spent it's a bit of an embarrassment. Wigan were much more progressive than Chelsea. Another reason why it'd be great if they miss out on qualification and get ****ed by Barca next week.
Anybody else worried we might miss out on top 4? I wouldnt put it past this team to screw up.
I've just had a look at Walcott's stats, and although as a footballer I think he's mediocre, if you combine his goals+assists stats with RVP, those two have been involved in 87% of our goals this season. That's a hugely worrying statistic for any football team. Moreover, we can't feasibly drop Walcott based on his contribution, but on the other hand playing him lowers the quality of football on display because he's incapable of participating in a high speed one-touch style of football.
We desperately need a summer cleanout, at the moment we're trying to play a style of football that the players aren't capable of. Either we sell the thrash and get better players in (unlikely), or Wenger admits expectations need to be lower and we resort to a pub team style looking to consolidate 4th at best.
Walcott's probably out for the season, RVP's off form and as these two have contributed to most of our goals, it's entirely possible we'll drop out of the top 4. If Spurs and Newcastle win their games in hand, we're in trouble. Stoke away will be extremely difficult, as will WBA away. Norwich home may look a banker, but given the way we're playing I wouldn't put it past Norwich to get a result, especially given the way they beat Spuds a few weeks back.
Well GB I'll bug out but I don't think it's a good idea to give this guy a free pass to come on here and gloat while stepping on anyone who tells him to fuck off.
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on Theo Walcott's injury…
It looks like a serious hamstring. First we assessed the hamstring, he wanted to go on and stay on the pitch, and I think he should have gone off straight away because the second time it was a real hamstring [injury]. I think now for him it will be tough to come back before the end of the season. It is usually 21 days [minimum]. He should be OK to play for England - he just will have a good rest. You suddenly become favourite to win the European Championship! But I don't think he will be ready to play for us.
How the fuck am I gloating? I know it's difficult to convey emotion on a messageboard but it's fucking clear as day that I'm PISSED OFF at what's happening with this club, which is not something new, but is a trend that been present for over 6 years. Or do you think that we should simply be saying how wonderful a manager AW is, and how well we've played this season? I thought you were all for freedom of speech, or are you only a believer in freedom of speech that you agree with? There are a couple of posters here who would function very well as Soviet Union political commissars; they seem to patrol this board as if they own the place, and abuse and criticise anyone who dares question the direction the club is taking. I've not really responded to their provocations, but it's getting beyond annoying now.
Just got back
Good point result wise.
Keeps them same amount of points away from us with a game less.
Performane wise, we were terrible. Worst Arsenal team ive seen in 20 odd years. Boring football, no urgency, did any of our players even try shooting outside the area?
Sir Ches and the defence were fine. Sagna has a couple of shit moments but the other 3 were comfortable. Got to say, Kos after an incredibly shit 15-18 months is looking quality.
The midfield were alwful. Only one of the 3 showed any quickness and tried to get things going and then Wenger takes him off :doh: That was Rosicky. Song needs some new ideas. That ball to RVP wont always work and then theres Ramsey. Oh dear god. He needs 7 touches when 1 should do. Hes playing like a Welshman and thats not good. Should have got Ledley tbh.
Up front, Ox was shit, Theo was just as shit and welcome back to our captain. His year long blip is over and back to what we know he is from 2004-2010. Missed ab absolute sitter. Poor decision making, the one time he had Terry i think one on one, he shoots with his right foot instead of cutting in with Big Man already on the floor.
Had to cringe when we made the subs. We bring on Gervinho :haha:, Diaby :haha: :haha: and Santos, the fat one actually did ok but hes fat and cant run and they bring on Mata and Cole
One plus point, seeing an Invincible :bow: Cole got a good cheer from em when he came on.
Anyway Newcastle are winning i think so top 4 is arguably gone for us especially if Spuds win later.
Channel 5 football, here we come
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on whether it was a fair result…
It was a very unfair result but it is a result. I think [we should have had a penalty], I think also we had chances. At the end of the game we had the chances and they had zero. I cannot remember them having one chance. Having said that it was a little bit of a strange game because before the game I thought it would be an open one - we had to win, they had to win. They decided to lock up the game and catch us on the break only, with two wide players who are quick, and Torres.
on his team's performance...
On our side I felt we had a very solid defensive performance. Going forward we didn't find our quick passing game and the regret we have today is that we played offensively with a handbrake and not as clean technically as we can do. That is why we didn't open them up enough. It was a bit similar to what we saw against Wigan and that's a regret I have today. They had three defensive midfielders with Romeu, Malouda and Essien in the middle of the park so it was very difficult to play through there. It was very physical as well. They adopted a little bit the system they played against Barcelona - certainly they wanted to practice for Tuesday night.
on whether tiredness is creeping in…
No, I feel that we were a bit nervous today because we lost against Wigan and you could see it played a part in the fact that we played with the handbrake in the first half. To have an open game the two [teams] must go for it, but Chelsea never came really out.
on Theo Walcott's injury…
It looks like a serious hamstring. First we assessed the hamstring, he wanted to go on and stay on the pitch, and I think he should have gone off straight away because the second time it was a real hamstring [injury]. I think now for him it will be tough to come back before the end of the season. It is usually 21 days [minimum]. He should be OK to play for England - he just will have a good rest. You suddenly become favourite to win the European Championship! But I don't think he will be ready to play for us.
on whether his players were trying too hard…
No, I just felt we were a bit nervous today because we knew we could not afford to lose the game. We didn't pass the ball quickly enough. Chelsea are experienced enough to force you to play the ball where they want you to play it. We couldn't open them up enough and our change of pace in the game wasn't good enough.
on Robin van Persie…
He played his 50th game [of the season] today and he gave absolutely everything again today. He was unlucky in the first half, he had a free kick he deflected and it was a clear-cut chance. Then when he was through I think he rushed his decision making a bit, when he took it with his right foot, because he had Diaby coming in completely on his own. It was not easy for him because he was completely on his own at some stages with not enough support. And he was caught offside one time and I am not sure he was.
on the race for Champions League places…
What it means is that we have to win the rest of our games and we have to look at the results over the weekend as well.