Random Arsenal Shit (When it's not worth starting a thread)

[The Emirates Gallactico]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...h-illness.html

Mesut Ozil faces questions after going to Berlin nightclub hours after missing Arsenal match through illness


Arsenal are to seek clarification from Mesut Ozil after he was reportedly seen socialising in a Berlin nightclub just hours after missing Arsenal's 2-1 win against Newcastle United on Saturday. Ozil’s omission on Saturday was explained as him being “under the weather” but German newspaper Bild said that he was later seen at The Pearl nightclub for an anniversary event.

Arsenal had given Ozil permission to travel back to Germany on Saturday and, even if he had been involved in the Newcastle match, he was likely to have left for Berlin immediately after the game. Ozil is now with the Germany squad ahead of a friendly match against Australia on Wednesday night.

Arsenal do want to speak with Ozil to understand what happened on Saturday but, given that his cold was never regarded as severe, are relatively relaxed about the situation. At this stage, there is no suggestion that there would be any disciplinary action although Ozil is likely to be reminded of his responsibilities and the perception that the story could create.

Ozil is now recovered from his illness and is expected to be available for Germany both tomorrow night and for the Euro 2016 qualifier against Georgia on Sunday. Manager Arsene Wenger has had to deal with two other off-field incidents already this year.
Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was fined after being caught lighting a cigarette in the dressing room following the New Year's Day loss at Southampton.
Midfielder Jack Wilshere also apologised after he was photographed holding a shisha pipe during a night out to watch the Superbowl while he recovered from injury.

There is no suggestion that the Bild story will impact on Ozil’s place in Arsenal’s match against Liverpool after the international break. Both Arsenal and Ozil have been on good form since he returned from the knee injury he suffered earlier in the season against Chelsea.
Another Arsenal player on international duty this week is Gabriel, who could make his debut for Brazil at The Emirates Stadium against Chile on Sunday. Gabriel was called up to the squad following injuries to both David Luiz and Marquinhos.
"It is a dream," said Gabriel. "It is a valuable opportunity and I hope that is the first call of many. It will be an incentive for me to continue working hard at Arsenal. It will not be easy, because the Brazilian team has great quality, but I will work hard to get my place in the team."

Nothing major or particularly scandalous, though he doesn't half help himself at times with the shirt swapping at half time against Monaco and being spotted at a nightclub the same night he misses a game for us through "illness".

He better not get fucked up on international duty now.

[Globalgunner]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...h-illness.html



Nothing major or particularly scandalous, though he doesn't half help himself at times with the shirt swapping at half time against Monaco and being spotted at a nightclub the same night he misses a game for us through "illness".

He better not get fucked up on international duty now.

Nothing major with the shirt swapping either, so why do people keep mentioning it. Ozil is one of the major stars of the game. Kondogbia one of the up and coming starlets asked for Ozils shirt. What is he supposed to say?. "Sorry the Daily Mail might say something". What is it about people, that they allow loudmouth bigots to direct their line of thinking. Even if he had given the shirt to some disabled 10 year old, some people would have a gripe with that too. Football is like warfare....but it is not exactly the same as warfare is it?.

[Bumble]

Nothing major with the shirt swapping either, so why do people keep mentioning it. Ozil is one of the major stars of the game. Kondogbia one of the up and coming starlets asked for Ozils shirt. What is he supposed to say?. "Sorry the Daily Mail might say something". What is it about people, that they allow loudmouth bigots to direct their line of thinking. Even if he had given the shirt to some disabled 10 year old, some people would have a gripe with that too. Football is like warfare....but it is not exactly the same as warfare is it?.

Hmmm he could say no, wait until the end of the game. It is an opposition player after all. I think had he given it to a disabled child then the reaction would have been very different. It is just so unnecessary to do it.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Nothing major with the shirt swapping either, so why do people keep mentioning it. Ozil is one of the major stars of the game. Kondogbia one of the up and coming starlets asked for Ozils shirt. What is he supposed to say?. "Sorry the Daily Mail might say something". What is it about people, that they allow loudmouth bigots to direct their line of thinking. Even if he had given the shirt to some disabled 10 year old, some people would have a gripe with that too. Football is like warfare....but it is not exactly the same as warfare is it?.

Nothing wrong with swapping shirts yes, but not at half time when the game is still to be won and you still need to do a job in the second half to qualify!!

Optics matter in a widely watched and analysed game like football. Ozil gets a lot of stick (most of it unfairly) because of his perceived "casual attitude" and his supposed "lack of effort" (again all bs again) so him doing things like won't help shed that image (which was the point of my post). Even if Kondogbia was the one who asked, all he needs to say is something like "sure no problem. I'll give it you at the end of the match".

Santos was pilloried for it on here a few years ago on here when he did the same shit with RVP at Old Trafford ........ we can't have a double standard just because a better and more likable player is doing it now.

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

I don't lose sleep over it but I'd rather Ozil had told him to wait. He was being asked for his shirt by the main opposition player responsible for us heading and going out for heavens sakes!

[Power n Glory]

Nothing wrong with swapping shirts yes, but not at half time when the game is still to be won and you still need to do a job in the second half to qualify!!

Optics matter in a widely watched and analysed game like football. Ozil gets a lot of stick (most of it unfairly) because of his perceived "casual attitude" and his supposed "lack of effort" (again all bs again) so him doing things like won't help shed that image (which was the point of my post). Even if Kondogbia was the one who asked, all he needs to say is something like "sure no problem. I'll give it you at the end of the match".

Santos was pilloried for it on here a few years ago on here when he did the same shit with RVP at Old Trafford ........ we can't have a double standard just because a better and more likable player is doing it now.

Santos

I think there is a difference for who and which teams you're swapping shirts with. Swapping shirts at Old Trafford and with RVP of all people at that time....silly.

[Xhaka Can’t]

Yeah, while the two events are comparable, the context is somewhat different.

[Marc Overmars]

Not worth crying about but I'm not sure why you'd want to swap shirts at half time, I don't really think it looks very professional even if you've been asked.

[adzzzbatch]

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/premi...20DHP#image=41

Thierry Henry

[Bumble]

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/premi...20DHP#image=41

Thierry Henry

The top 5 is probably fair enough.
1. Henry
2. Ronaldo
3. Cantona
4. Bergkamp
5. Vieira

Nice to see Bergkamp above Zola, it really annoys me that Chelsea think Zola is better than Bergkamp... sickening really.