fair enough, we are winning so lets not blame anyone then. wenger for a new contract then. hes winning games so we cant complainQuote:
Originally Posted by Cripps
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fair enough, we are winning so lets not blame anyone then. wenger for a new contract then. hes winning games so we cant complainQuote:
Originally Posted by Cripps
Just imagine what we could achieve if we replaced Walcott with a proper footballer? That's what we should be looking at, not trying to cover Walcott's glaring failings because he's scored again today courtesy of a Green fuck up. Yes. Theo almost fucked it up as usual but the keeper rescued him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cripps
I repeat
Hilarious
Haven't seen the goal tbh so wouldn't know of any possible fuck up but don't care. We scored and we won. As a gooner I'm happy.
We have a 10 day gap now until Wigan at home, whilst they play in the Fa Cup final 3 days before that.
We really should win it , if we do, top 4 will look even more likely . Newcastle away though is tough.
Walcott was our greatest threat today, how the fuck anyone can say he did nothing after the goal is baffling. He hit the post and forced Green into a good save in the 2nd half. I can only assume people are wumming tbh.
The Ox lost possession every time he was on the ball.Quote:
Originally Posted by ollie the optimist
No, people are getting frustrated with a player who can't do the very basics. He's on the pitch so statistically from time to time his fuck ups will end in a positive outcome. It's the 99% that doesn't that's the problem. Most of what he did today was unbelievably poor. Typical since he got his contract. And that pace, where is it? Earlier in the season he used to be second to the ball, now he doesn't even try.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joker
That's true too. He was very poor when he came on, not that he had much time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joker
I was too young to remember Arsenal under George Graham but I'd wager this Wenger side is pretty close to that. Brilliant start, but not much to say after that. Should have been ruthless enough to put them to the sword but once again we were trolled.
Somehow our stubborn defending should be enough to see us over the line, but we really need to strengthen our attacking options this summer.
Delighted with the result which is the main thing, but I remember a time we could take solace in the quality of football we were able to play...not anymore.
Nah, Graham's teams were efficient even if they were a bit bland. It was the same in that you never went into a game being confident of the result but the players were all well drilled and had a strong grasp of the basics. We could cross and get a striker in the box, for example. Not so with this team. The pointlessness of that endless pass, pass, pass, waste it play in the non danger areas is something new and awful.
I don't know why Wenget thinks he can get, what is largely a group of grafters, to play in such a way that requires a lot of precision and intelligence.
As I said the other week, our defending will be the main reason should we make the top 4 this season. Never thought I'd be more comfortable with a Wenget defence than attack.
Yep, Kos/Mert is a good pairing. Put Vermaelen in and its shit again.
I can see TV leaving in the summer, have to keep Kos, though knowing our board, a £20m offer from Bayern may be enough.
Pretty much.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joker
why do we struggle against QPR?Quote:
Arsène Wenger addressed the media after his side carved out a 1-0 victory away at Queens Park Rangers.
on the result…
We scored early and started well. After that, QPR played with quality and pride. They were fearless. You could see that this side had played with special pressure and fear in recent months. They had the quality to stay in the Premier League and they made life difficult for us. We had good determination and focus. We lacked a few final balls in the final third. But I expected a difficult game and I was not disappointed. Sometimes when a team goes down they played well in the game after and win. You could see that as Reading won away from home. We need a special focus to win this game.
on concerns on the performance…
The pitch did not help. I believe that QPR are a better team than people expects. But we did not give many chances away. Overall we played a little bit conscious that points were vital and we could not make any mistake. It was detrimental to our offensive game but we had a sound defensive game today.
on this result affecting Chelsea on Sunday…
It puts you under pressure because you have to make a result. But Chelsea play a lot and when you have many, many games you don’t think about it. You just go into the next one. That is the advantage. When you have a week to wait the nerves can play a bigger part.
on if Tottenham scoring late on was in the players' minds before the game…
I knew the score but for us it's the same if Tottenham draw or win. We have to win our game. We can only focus on what is needed for us - win the game and prepare for the next one. We've done that for a long time now. We're on a very strong run and we're up for it. We're ready for a fight and the team is highly focused to do it.
on Walcott reaching 20 goals for the season…
He is 24 now. He's a mature player. He has improved his finishing. He has improved his ability to resist to pressure from the opponent. It was a similar goal to the one he scored on Sunday against Man United.
on concerns about Podolski…
He has no injury problem. It's only his second game now up front. We have to give him a bit of time.
on if momentum will play a crucial role…
We definitely have momentum. If you look at the points we have made compared to two months ago. We are going for it and we make the points. Away from home recently, we've won everywhere - at Fulham, at Sunderland, at Swansea and at QPR. It [was a] derby which was difficult to win.
on Tottenham and Chelsea playing multiple times before Arsenal take to the field next…
I cannot even tell you what the result I wish [for]. Of course I want a result that goes for us, but again, it's not because I wish something that you will get the result. A long time ago we focused on us getting the maximum points. We have nearly done that because we dropped two points against Everton and two points against Man United. Apart from that, we've won every single game and we have to continue to do that.
on if he can remember Arsenal scoring as quickly as Walcott did…
No. I can't remember. Unfortunately I waited for the second goal but it never came!
Have we scored more than 1 in a match against them since they've been back in the pl?
Walcott is 24 ... wow, time flies !
Youth project :bow:
Arguably the only success
Walcott scored the only and had the most shots on target out of all of our players. It got us 3 points and keeps us in the hunt for the CL spot. Anyone that has said he contributes nothing needs their head testing. It's beyond moronic.
Just seen the goal
Hardly a Green howler
Another shocker from NQ.
Lucky bastards.
Rubbish.
Non existent midfield. Shit attack. Luckily (and very weirdly) we have to rely on kos and co again.
And they weren't great.
Dire.
I'm amazed you haven't attracted a woman yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cripps
Just saw this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGzG6oCuXfg
Poor guy :haha:
:haha:Quote:
Originally Posted by LDG
Ok :blink:Quote:
Originally Posted by LDG
We started well but faded and ended the game under a bit of pressure. To be honest, Im not fussed about the performances, just want us to get past the finishing post.
Still too close to call, the Chavs vs Spuds game will settle top 4 IMHO, Im obviously hoping for a Chelsea win as I think they'll finish 3rd regardless.
:haha:Quote:
Originally Posted by LDG
On a serious note I'm worried. Wigan and Newcastle are both fighting for survival and won't make things easy for us. We've got the hardest run in out of the three of us.
We won. Fuck everything else. Especially Letters.
Also, Koscielny is a magnificent player. Our best CB by a mile.
Only arsenal fans would consider goalscoring "nothing".Quote:
Originally Posted by ollie the optimist
Weve won as many trophies in the last 8 years as our clueless, footballing snob fans deserve.
And proof all that blame on the midfield for us conceding too many over the last 3 years has been largely bull and typical clueless fan favourite playing and scapegoating.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimandi's Perm
People just didnt what to blame that fraud "verminator" :haha:. They decided he was a good player and were sticking to that. Glad hes been found out. Now ship him out.
Wenger has some decisions to make next year. Podolski is going to find himself on the bench a lot next season if he keeps playing like that. It's only his third game up front but he's struggled to get a shot on goal and wasn't moving well at all. He's not suited as a winger imo and if he can't play as a striker, I struggle to think where else he can play. He'll have to show something more next game because I have a feeling Wenger is considering that £12m bid. It would be silly to sell after one season but I just get the feeling Wenger has seen enough of him on the flanks which is why he's on the bench so much.
Walcott got another goal and was unlucky not to score another but his role on the right has really changed this season. He's playing much more in the opponents half and on the shoulder of the defender more. More like a wide second striker and I'm convinced it's what Wenger wants him to do because he's hinted before at Theo playing more like Ljunberg and also said this season both Theo and Giroud can play up front together without having one main striker. It's a weird role and Theo has got 20 goals this season so it's working to an extent. But we lose a lot on the wing and it's not as if Theo is great dribbling out wide anyway.
I think we'll either need a better right back that can work the right side so Theo can stay more on the shoulder and drift in like a second striker as he's doing or just get a better winger and give Theo a go up front. It's hard to argue with 20 goals and the amount of assists but it's a bit like Pod playing on the flanks but just not as bad. We need consistent threat on the flanks that troubles players with their dribbling and commits them. We're not getting that from either flank at the moment.
Ramsey and Rosicky worked their socks off in the middle though. Rosicky was full of energy for an old man. I lost count of the amount of times he came running back to jump in with a hard tackle and then go sprinting off in the other direction once we won the ball back. The defence have been a much better though. It's been a combination of both imo. But Verms shouldn't be starting games for us. Kos and Merts have been fantastic and we're back to keeping clean sheets.Quote:
Originally Posted by BOBN
This.Quote:
Originally Posted by fakeyank
Apart from maybe, 'the bottom of my arse' bit. I'm not so sure about that.
Theo is crap, in fact all of our strikers are bad. We need a proper CF and at least one wide forward next season. Draxler, Jovetic or Lewandowski must be our priority signing for next season, need our mini tiki taka back IMO. :coffee:Quote:
Originally Posted by Power_n_Glory
On the one hand, it is pretty tragic how little we have seen from Rosicky because of his injuries.Quote:
Originally Posted by Power_n_Glory
On the other hand, had he not been injury prone, we'd have seen a bit more of what he could do, then we'd have cashed in and sold him to City.
Or maybe United.
Wenget needs to take the armband off Vermaelen in the summer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimandi's Perm
It's only Arsenal fans who can complain after such a crucial win regardless of the performance . Other fans could have enjoyed it . At the end of the day , what matters at this time is the result . History says Arsenal hardly won at QPR ground . The boys changed history and won . They are working really hard to make their fans happy but what they get is ..moan , moan , moan . It is not surprising at all . That's typical Arsenal fans .
Enough with this sanctimonious crap, you do it all the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alpha
It's not just Arsenal fans, I've seen United fans on Redcafe question their performances many times despite cruising to the title. Yes it's true at this stage of the season and the position we are in, we'd all take a win regardless of how its done. It doesn't change the fact though that football fans want to see good football, the only thing people have done is make valid observations.
As for changing history...what? How many times have we even played away against QPR since they were relegated in the 90's? :unsure:
You make it sound like we've achieved something incredible.
If they weren't shit people wouldn't moan.
http://arseblog.com/2013/05/qpr-0-1-...rformance-erm/
Interesting that Walcott gets an entire paragraph criticising his performance while there's just a throwaway line about how Podolski found it tough upfront.