They defended well and made many fouls in the middle of the park that stopped our flow. I think that’s a little problem in the modern game
This guy has lost it completely this time.
They defended well and made many fouls in the middle of the park that stopped our flow. I think that’s a little problem in the modern game
This guy has lost it completely this time.
Also the away goals rule needs to be changed. I think if we can get that changed and the refs get on board with some of the deliberate defending that is becoming common in the modern game, if we can factor in keepers sometimes opting to save our shots, we can make the mental adjustment and be right back in this title chase. Provided nobody tries to tap up our players and Leicester don't unfairly overspend redecorating their changing rooms, I think for the normal fan who hasn't made 20,000 substitutions and should really just fuck off and support the spuds if they don't like it, these major issues can seem less important than what happens on the pitch. It's also the 29th Feb today, very unlucky we should have to play such a major game a day before the extra day in a leap year. Did it affect the result, who can say? But even though it certainly did, we have to bounce back and come out stronger for our next game. We shouldn't overreact, it's not as like any of this has happened before - we need to cope with these new experiences with togetherness and great spirit.Originally Posted by AFC Leveller
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Merson just hit the first nail on the coffin. Hope more journos pick this up and pile the pressure on Wenger. That man is running out of excuses.. time to go!!
Arsene Wenger, the only football manager that got paid 8 million quid to do nothing but sit on his arse..
http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/...SBaEa9i4uQaq2A
Someone may have wised up to how badly we miss Cazorla and the problem we have in midfield but I'm not sure why he's focused on Coquelin if we miss Cazorla.
Been saying this for donkeys, Ramsey is a serious problem in the midfield. Even when playing with Arteta and he had Wilshere alongside, it was a similar shower of shit. Going back further where he was getting booed by the fans, our midfield lacked fluency and it took Rosicky to replace him for us to find our fluency. It's always been the case that our CB's are having make a lot of passes. He doesn't track back to work the ball from deep. He's brain dead and I don't know why nobody has taken him to task on it. It's a reoccurring pattern.
Cazorla does not have guile either (lots of craft tho)
Central Midfield is a huge problem.
But we have created oodles of chances and have not scored. I think our attack is just as big a problem. Theo only getting 17 touches in 63 minutes was embarrassing and this may see his time at the club ending shortly.
This summer a CM must be targeted along with some goal scoring attackers.
Also, we are counting down the days on Ozil. He wont be here for much longer if he has to play with this shower.
But if Wenger is going to continue playing with 2 CMs in this 4231 and have them sitting deep, then Ramsey needs to be sold. He only works in a 3 man midfield.
I dont understand why Elneny isnt being played with Coquelin while Santi is out. Not that Elneny has done anything to suggest he can fill Santi's big boots, but he at least has discipline. He doesnt go hollywood at the first opportunity.
I despise seeing Ramsey play currently... too much of BS tricks and holding onto the ball when making the simple pass is the obvious (and better) choice. Too many runs forward without a care about your midfield partner. While his mentality to be selfish may be condemned, these are exactly the sort of things Wenger and Bould needs to give him a bollocking for. Tell him to cut the BS out or sit on the bench. See how things change!
Arsene Wenger, the only football manager that got paid 8 million quid to do nothing but sit on his arse..
It's really pointless discussing this. With the exception of Giroud and maybe Merts starting, we'll see the same set up for our next game. Wenger was happy with the 'spirit' of our performance and puts it all down to defensive errors. He doesn't see a problem with the way we're playing otherwise he'd have tried something new months ago.
He'll stick with it because he can't see where the problem areas are in the team.
Yes, a recurring pattern and a recurring problem so one of 3 possibilities. First, Wenger wants Ramsey to abandon ship to add to the attacking threat. Second, Wenger sees it happening but can't get Ramsey to follow instructions. Three, Wenger doesn't see it happening. The first option is more likely. Wenger has already said he likes to pressure opponents while relieving the threat to our own defence by keeping possession in the opposition half. So for me, Ramsey's lack of discipline is actually Ramsey following instructions. This is reinforced by the recklessness of Flamini positionally when he plays. Ramsey would be dropped if he was defying Wenger and if Wenger can't see it happening at all the we're in deeper shit than we thought.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/...SBaEa9i4uQaq2A
Someone may have wised up to how badly we miss Cazorla and the problem we have in midfield but I'm not sure why he's focused on Coquelin if we miss Cazorla.
Been saying this for donkeys, Ramsey is a serious problem in the midfield. Even when playing with Arteta and he had Wilshere alongside, it was a similar shower of shit. Going back further where he was getting booed by the fans, our midfield lacked fluency and it took Rosicky to replace him for us to find our fluency. It's always been the case that our CB's are having make a lot of passes. He doesn't track back to work the ball from deep. He's brain dead and I don't know why nobody has taken him to task on it. It's a reoccurring pattern.
Conclusion. It's the football management equivalent of the Emperor's New Clothes but nobody with a voice has piped up yet.
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At the start of 2015 we had found a team that worked. Unexpectedly Wenger put Cazorla next to Coquelin and Ramsey out on the right. It reinvigorated Santi's game after it had become a bit stale as the years caught up with him on the wing. Ramsey's work ethic allowed Bellerin to get forward and also meant he could come inside to create an extra man in midfield. Aaron was still finding runs into the box but his finishing had deserted him.
Since losing Cazorla Wenger hasn't managed to find that same balance in the team. Ramsey in the middle just isn't working. Elneny or even Iwobi deserve a shot there, the latter showing excellent distribution when played in the number 10 role so far. Theo is only a sub, nothing more. Campbell needs to get back onto the pitch if Ramsey is not going to be put out wide and get Alexis into the middle to see if that shakes up his form. Welbeck we have to be careful with because he's been out for quite a while but going by recent performances he should be on the pitch starting.
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