We are where we are, and we have seven games left to play. We're in with a chance of third spot.
What I'm trying to assertain is whether this has been a good season or not. It's not necessarily from a results point of view, although that obviously has a bearing on opinion.
We've been very poor in some games, and very good in others.
IMO there is more balance to this side, but the quality is not of the same standard as previous seasons.
We've shown battle and desire in some games, but in others we've not turned up.
We've had horric injury problems, but our main man RVP has stayed fit (keeps fingers crossed) all season.
There seems to be two sides to Arsenal's character. One which can raise itself for games and do the seemingly impossible, and another which whimpers its way to a defeat.
Some people say there are green shoots appearing at the club, some believe that we're just gonna do it the same all over again.
Some want Wenger out, some believe he should stay
I just can't fathom this out, as for me, it's been a real rollercoaster, and a season which has made me fall inlove with the club all over again. I have real faith in most of our players. And whilst they might not be the best in the world, they've shown some real fight to get us back into contention for a top four spot.
Whilst I don't think this should be our soul ambition, it was (realistically) the best outcome for the club when you looked at the state we were in at the start of the campaign.
I don't want this to turn into another Wenger In/Out thread, nor a reason to re-itterate long-held views about players. What would benice to hear, is whether you feel any encouragement, or whether this season has left you feeling the same way last season did?? I mean despite obvious frailties, poor showings and some humiliating defeats, I still feel very positive as a Gooner once again off the back of this year....having nearly chucked myself under a train after th first few games (and off the back of last years depressing end).
So, I guess, I'm asking whether this season has given you hope, or whether it has left you in the same depression / anger / embarrassment the previous season left us with.....