Flamini would be the butt of all jokes on here if he played for another team. Limited player and a scrote to cap it off.Originally Posted by Munchies
Arteta is as a great man once said, a snail. He's not a natural in this position and it shows by how often he's overrun, he doesn't have the pace to compensate either.
We have the dosh now, I want a top quality striker, pacey winger and CM in the summer. #footballmanager
Throw in a Rightback (Sagna looks off and Jenks isn't good enough) and another central defender (to replace TV5 who looks off and who can keep BFG & Kos on their toes).
Quite a few positions we need to fill up.
To sum up:
Out: One of Flamini or Arteta (don't think there's room for two reserve DM's), Sagna, TV5, Podolski
In: Pacy technical winger/runner, DM, CB, RB & world class striker.
I'm not asking for much.
Flamini definitely adds more steel and protection to the back 4 which is what you want from your DM. He throws himself about, is physically stronger and puts in the tackles that need to be made. He's a natural DM and you can tell. Perhaps if he had a side parting and shouted less he'd be appreciated more seeing as a small minority seem to like the obedient, professional look that Arteta brings. Maybe it's because this look fits in with the whole 'Arsenal are a classy team' BS.
Arteta when put under pressure is crap, he doesn't make the tackles required, and spends half his time chasing shadows. He's good against the shit teams because we can control possession and his 2 yard, sideways passes are fine. But he can't mix it with the big boys and is utter toilet when we play them.
Sign a CM/DM in the summer, get rid of Arteta and have Flamini as back up. But for now, Flamini should be first choice all day.
Flamini is alright but I don't like that mole on his nose, he has enough money why not get it removed?
I don't think the DM position is a serious problem for the time being. We can certainly do better but Arteta and Flamini have come under more scrutiny because of Ramsey's absence and Wilshere's inclusion in the middle.
Ramsey was putting up silly numbers, like 7 tackles per game! That's incredible. A three man combo of Arteta, Wilshere and Ozil struggle to notch up those numbers between them. Wilshere has yet to make a tackle since coming back from that short lay off. He's made one unsuccessful attempt Liverpool and there was nothing against United. If you look over his last 5 starts, we're talking 1 tackle a game. That's not good enough if you're playing in the middle. Ozil gets stick and looks very slight but he's not as bad as Wilshere on the tackles. It's surprising and shocking because Wilshere appears to be busy.
I think Wenger needs to have a word with Wilshere and maybe stick Rosicky in the middle or give Ox some more games. Ozil also needs to get in on the defensive work. It's not all down to the DM's and they're suffering because Ramsey is injured.
He needs to start plucking his eyebrows and pout like a tranny as well, certain fans seem to like that.
Don't forget we have Diaby who can be injured/ a new signing/ injured / injured there.Throw in a Rightback (Sagna looks off and Jenks isn't good enough) and another central defender (to replace TV5 who looks off and who can keep BFG & Kos on their toes).
Quite a few positions we need to fill up.
To sum up:
Out: One of Flamini or Arteta (don't think there's room for two reserve DM's), Sagna, TV5, Podolski
In: Pacy technical winger/runner, DM, CB, RB & world class striker.
I'm not asking for much.
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Totally agree.
If we really want to push on and become a dominant team domestically and in Europe then we need to sign a top quality Defensive Midfielder and a top quality Striker.
I personally hope Wenger goes back in for Lars Bender as the DM signing, the boy looks a real talent.
Can we sign this guy and quietly swap him with Luis?
at his pic with Sturridge
I agree with those saying we need a proper DCM. Arteta and Flamini are decent against the bottom 10 but for us to push on to the next level we need a real specialist in there; somebody who can pass it quickly, has strength, defensive nous, able to read the game, wins a freekick when he gets robbed of the ball, doesnt hide etc.
Iůd sign Bender and Snachez in the summer.
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