Match Reaction vs Newcastle (away).

[Penguin]

[Power n Glory]

I'm sure he would have thrown it in instantly were he aware Bendy was there and might have had little bit opportunity to do something productive. But I suspect it was more an issue of 1st instinct to run down the clock and by the time he became alert, Bendtner was no longer in an advantageous position. Therefore, I don't think the criticism can fly that he intentionally refused to throw in the ball to the Danish lump.

I could be wrong, but Jenkinson seems humble enough a lad for me to think he wouldn't pull such a a slight against a fellow teammate.

That I can understand. He wasn't aware and had this clueless look on his face. I don't think it was intentional either. He was just napping which is a mistake. It wasn't the right decision. If Bendy had done the same thing Carl did it would have been interpreted in a completely different way. The old 'he doesn't care' taunts would be thrown out.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Of course, it was just instinct to run down the clock. Considering we were under a bit of pressure at the time, he was absolutely right to do that.

Exactly right.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Little bit proof.

[milla]

Dumb and dumber in action

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

I'm sure he would have thrown it in instantly were he aware Bendy was there and might have had little bit opportunity to do something productive. But I suspect it was more an issue of 1st instinct to run down the clock and by the time he became alert, Bendtner was no longer in an advantageous position. Therefore, I don't think the criticism can fly that he intentionally refused to throw in the ball to the Danish lump.

I could be wrong, but Jenkinson seems humble enough a lad for me to think he wouldn't pull such a a slight against a fellow teammate.

You make an interesting point and that was actually my other concern. His supposed lack of awareness. He really should have been more aware of his team mates positions in that scenario so that his actions were at least informed by awareness of the situation around him. Rather than through ignorance.

I like Jenkinson and I think he can actually play rather than just getting the favour of being cheap, English and an Arsenal fan (which I've heard a few suggest on this board), but he does have a fair bit to learn still. Like I said I won't hammer him, but I was quite surprised seeing it as it played out.

If as some are seeming to suggest that Bendtner is not a player you throw the ball to, even in that scenario then that is an absolute and ringing indictment of the manager allowing such a situation where such a player is even on a field.

[Alpha]

Little bit proof.

I like Carl but what he did here was just stupid and could have cost Arsenal 2 points . And also he proved how poor his judgement and awareness are . It was a rare occasion to extend the lead and release a bit of pressure . I 'm sure Wenger had told him and would never advocate such a silly action .

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

Looking at that, Jenks obviously sped up when he realised Nicklas was there and then the chance had gone.

The idiot Newcastle full back was even trying his best to play him on side FFS!

[GP]

Don't over think it.

He was running down the clock. Plain and simple.

[Syn]

Definitely should've been more alert but I think too much is being made of it. If we're being fair he's also the only reason we got that throw-in in the first place. Otherwise the ball was heading straight back into our area from the left wing.