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Originally Posted by gunsofashburtongrove
Other than my own of course
So he does some defensive work, so what....isn't he suppose to be an attacking player?Quote:
Originally Posted by gunsofashburtongrove
If he can't deliver going forward which form the evidence of 6 years he can't, why should we put up with it, if we're ever going to improve we need better players than him, it's players like him and a number of others that explains why we are where we are, overpaid players who add very little to the team.
I get your point but id rather vela be given a run of games in the middle see if he can do any better with a run of games under his belt. If we don't sign anyone we can't do no worse with him and Bendtner back at the club tbh.Quote:
Originally Posted by gunsofashburtongrove
Yeah I'd rather Vela as well, he may not have been that good for us but at least he seems to have some talent and skill.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie the Gooner
I don't get why we don't recall considering the rubbish options we have at the moment, send Chamakh on loan FFS he's sh*t and couldn't hit the back of the net if his life depended on it.
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Originally Posted by ItsMe
He does his defensive work, so he fits in well with the game that we play and doesn't expose the fullbacks, also his attacking game is much better in tandem with the regular fullbacks. Over the years he has had some really good games and had some really clue less performances too. Ox may eventually prove to be a better player than Theo, but i'd rather rely onQuote:
Originally Posted by ItsMe
someone who at the moment has had more games under his belt and has been exposed to pressure, and even one bad days dont become a defensive liability and ease Ox in gradually
I think its fair to say that both Vela and Bendtner both need games at this stage in their career, they could play as up front or on the wings. Don't think either could fit into these roles. Vela did look good and talented, however as i see it the application was missing. Bendtners first touch meant that the opposition didn't need a defensive midfielder, either ways I'am happier with Ox on the bench than those 2Quote:
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Originally Posted by GB.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16776369.stmQuote:
Arsene Wenger believes Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's rapid development may put him in the frame for a starring role with England at Euro 2012.
A series of impressive displays have made the 18-year-old an instant favourite with the Arsenal fans.
Gunners boss Wenger sees no reason why the winger cannot put himself into contention for Fabio Capello's squad in Poland and Ukraine this summer.
"You cannot rule it out - we will see in the next three months," said Wenger.
"If he does well, why not? It is not because you are young that you cannot play. We live in a world of immediacy.
"I would not have expected him to be so mature in September because he still looked like a boy.
"Now suddenly he looks like he can take pressure and that he has the personality to produce under pressure."
Oxlade-Chamberlain underlined his growing stature with a textbook display of pacy wing play in last Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United, leading to frustration in the crowd when he was replaced by Andrey Arshavin.
Meanwhile, Wenger admitted that, despite his love for the FA Cup, the Premier League remains his primary focus.
The Gunners host Aston Villa in the fourth round on Sunday on the back of three successive league defeats.
The Frenchman has always prioritised the league, despite four FA Cup successes in his 15 years with the club.
"I love the FA Cup, and I will always fight to win it, but I have always told you exactly the same - the priority is to be in the top four," he said.
"I won it [the Cup] four times and lost one final, and I don't know how many semi-finals. I always try to win every single competition.
"If you look at my record you will see the FA Cup is important for me. I think our record is better than all of them over the past 15 years."
Arsenal's most recent trophy was the FA Cup seven years ago, but Wenger insists he would not take Wembley glory in May ahead of another campaign in the Champions League next year.
"In recent years, I felt that we produced always the consistency at the top, top level and it is not enough for some people maybe, but for me that is the brand of a top level club - consistency in the top four," he added.
Wenger doing the same thing to Oxo he did to Walcott, albeit Oxo has actually played a bit this time.....but he just just shut the f*ck up and let him get on with it (and play) rather than saying stuff like this.
As for trying to win the FA Cup, that's laughable he doesn't always try, he's oftened played weakened line-ups and of course omitted Arshavin when in top form one year.
Of course the PL is always the priority for him, top 4 means everything and he's doing a great job of even screwing that up this year, can't wait for him to leave so we can stop hearing this sh*t.
He said nothing wrong about Ox. Nothing at all. You have to remember that these quotes do not include the questions asked. He'll have been asked about Ox and he gave a reasonable and measured answer.Quote:
Originally Posted by ItsMe
As a fan however, I'd rather the priority be given to the FA Cup. I couldn't give a shit about 4th place.