Former Players Views

[Cripps_orig]

Perry Groves believes that Arsenal’s record-breaking run of form proves they have the spirit and resilience to succeed at the highest level.

Arsène Wenger’s side have come from behind to win their past four games and now lie just one point behind third-placed Tottenham in the Premier League table.

Groves says this hot streak will have increased the squad’s self-belief, something they must harness to achieve their future goals.

“I have been impressed with their spirit. They are the first team in Premier League history to come back in four games to win, and that shows the spirit is there,” he told Arsenal.com at a Show Racism the Red Card event at Emirates Stadium.

“The resilience is back after the disappointing results against AC Milan [in the first leg] and Sunderland. They are playing the Arsenal way and they have that bit of belief.

“The target right now is to finish in front of Spurs. If you had said that three or four weeks ago, when they were 10 points behind them, it looked unlikely. Now I think it is very likely if you look at our fixtures.

“This group needs to win a trophy and that gives you even more belief. In the team I was privileged to be part of in 1987, Arsenal hadn't won a trophy for eight years.

“We won the Littlewoods Cup and that instilled belief in the players, the fans and the whole Club that we could win trophies, so that is the next step.”

Groves sees plenty of reasons for optimism when examining the Arsenal squad.

“Robin van Persie gives everyone confidence with his goals,” he said. “Tomas Rosicky seems to have that hunger and desire. When we were two down against Spurs it was him who dragged the team up by its bootstraps and drove them forward.

“Wojciech Szczesny in goal has stature and a physical presence, and for someone so young and learning his trade, he is well on his way to becoming a world-class keeper. You can tell that he instills confidence in the defence.

“Laurent Koscielny has been one of our most improved players. He has been excellent at bringing the ball out from the back, and that is Arsène's way.”

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-arc...ience-is-there

Speaks sense in saying we need to win that first trophy. Might open the door for others

[LDG]

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-arc...-is-paying-off

Spot fucking on

Sol

And people ridiculted me for critisising Sir Chesney and Bendtner etc when they went out after losses.

No. But I'll ridicult your tardish spelling instead

[Syn]

'Knuckling down' doesn't mean converting to Islam. They can go out and enjoy a pint if they want. They're human. It's irrational to expect them to be working on their game 24 hours a day. Bob Wilson was always championing Szczesny for his attitude and performances in training.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal legend Theirry Henry has backed Gunners starlet Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to enjoy a long and illustrious career at Emirates Stadium.

The Frenchman witnessed the 18-year-old winger in action during his short spell on loan at his former club from New York Red Bullsearlier this year and was impressed by what he saw.

Oxlade-Chamberlain has drawn comparisons with fellow Arsenalwinger Theo Walcott but Henry insists he is a unique player and has tipped him for success with the Gunners.

He told The Red Bulletin: "Alex Chamberlain is really good.

"He reminds me of himself and no-one else. He is writing his own story.

"I hope he will remain at Arsenal for a long time and he could forge a career we will never forget."

Questioned on Oxlade-Chamberlain's chances of making the England squad for Euro 2012, Henry added: "I don't know. You'd have to ask the national team coach.

"All I can say is he has quality."

Henry has made no secret of the affinity he still feels with his former club but is unsure whether he will ever return for another loan stint.

"Will I come again in 2013? It happened that way in 2012, but it was not forecasted. I was a help and that was all," he said.

"The thing with Arsenal is you never really leave that club. The stadium and the players have changed, but it is a family club.

"I am not alone. It is the same with other former players. It is the impact of the club."

http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...ight-Ox-future

[Olivier's xmas twist]

'Knuckling down' doesn't mean converting to Islam. They can go out and enjoy a pint if they want. They're human. It's irrational to expect them to be working on their game 24 hours a day. Bob Wilson was always championing Szczesny for his attitude and performances in training.

Unless you Andy Carroll.

[Ollie the Optimist]

Na$ri on Canal + says he was overused at Arsenal and blames the club for his injuries

what a ****

[Syn]

Is it time to be outraged by the truth again?

Doesn't take a genius to work out our club doesn't have a clue how to limit/deal with injuries.

[Xhaka Can’t]

He isn't being overused now.

[Marc Overmars]

Translation:

At Arsenal they always played me and made me work for my money, how dare they. At Man City I never play 90 mins and still pick up a lot of money.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

what a ****

Overused him, he never turned up for half of last seaason.

But id take interviews like this with a pinch of salt tbh.