Match Reaction vs Sunderland (away)

[Niall_Quinn]

You two have lost it.

Of course I want the players to be shooting more. But what reason do you imagine exists for us being the opposite of every other team out there? Do we have players that are averse to shooting? And if so, how did they get that way. I promise you, change the manager and you will see how shallow these criticisms are. As for stepping up, stepping up to what? We're not in it to win it in the first place - THAT's where we start if we want to correct the problems. This is like saying Ozil can't find the right station on the radio as the car is plunging off a cliff.

And DT - probably wouldn't ring him to come around for dinner, not on appearances anyway. But do I think that appearance and demeanour speaks of me as an Arsenal fan? Not one bot. Where would anyone get such an idea?

Wenger is the board's recipe for pulling in the cash. Let's fuck them up. Take away their recipe and expose them. Make them need the football to keep that cash rolling in. Remember, the next guy doesn't get 20 years, he will have to perform.

[alexander]

L'Idiot is on Sky now complaining about it being our third game in a week. Excuses, excuses, excuses from the idiot.

Being successful is all about managing the games as they come thick and fast. At least we have been knocked out of the CL as usual, heh? Just leave you idiot.

But I read today, that wenger had used some UEFA stats about points gained after midweek matches or something, and how it has no effect, if anything there is slightly more points gained. Maybe I read it on here somewhere.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

The goal from Alexis. Just having a go on goal instead of looking for a useless striker.

As has been explained innumerable times that isn't his game, he is 28 not 21 quite frankly I'd be happier in him keep doing what he keeps doing and having someone better up front to make more of his chance creation.

And considering the massive issues we have as a squad, lack of consistent goalscorer, lack of finesse from strikers we do have, lack of fight when we don't have the ball, lack of collective responsibility, lack of leadership at the back....you'd have to say this really isn't high on the priority list. Would it be nice if Ozil took more shots from range....yes....but first of all teams are on the whole refraining from shooting outside the box more.....and if you think that's more of an issue than our strikers not scoring than its not a view that's shared widely.

[alexander]

'EXPLICIT RANT'

dat clickbaiting

TBH he is saying how I feel, `fed up of this shit`. Yep. I want Wenger out, but I still want to win every game.

[Gubby Allen]

What are we focusing on? The message or the person? Do we need some manicured fop to deliver the message? Is this why politics has stuck?

He's right. Isn't that what matters? Some people are against him because they don't like the way he delivers the truth. But the truth doesn't care, it is still the truth. If people think they can do a better job the have at it. But let's not be criticising the people who are in the right and up off their arse doing something. Far better to criticise those who can't be bothered. After all, it is that majority of easy riders who keep Wenger in a job.

Indeed.

[Letters]

The goal from Alexis. Just having a go on goal instead of looking for a useless striker.

Whilst I kinda agree there are times he could have a shot, that is the least of our problems.
A competent striker would be running riot with his assists. The solution is surely to get a competent striker, not get rid of one of our most effective players.
It's like driving with the handbrake on, to coin a phrase, and then blaming the engine for not being able to work effectively rather than the handbrake for hindering progress.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

TBH he is saying how I feel, `fed up of this shit`. Yep. I want Wenger out, but I still want to win every game.

Of course, people don't support a club to want it to do badly.

[Munchies]

Edden Azzar

'We don't want Tottenham winning the league, Leicester deserve it'

Vid https://twitter.com/ArsenalFanTV/sta...11711440756736

Respect!

[Ernesto]

Edden Azzar

'We don't want Tottenham winning the league, Leicester deserve it'

Vid https://twitter.com/ArsenalFanTV/sta...11711440756736

Respect!

He's the last person I'd want to instil any faith in given his awful performances this season.

Besides, the piece of shit would probably be saying the same thing about us had we been 5 points behind Leicester with an impending trip to Stamford Bridge

[Power n Glory]

As has been explained innumerable times that isn't his game, he is 28 not 21 quite frankly I'd be happier in him keep doing what he keeps doing and having someone better up front to make more of his chance creation.

And considering the massive issues we have as a squad, lack of consistent goalscorer, lack of finesse from strikers we do have, lack of fight when we don't have the ball, lack of collective responsibility, lack of leadership at the back....you'd have to say this really isn't high on the priority list. Would it be nice if Ozil took more shots from range....yes....but first of all teams are on the whole refraining from shooting outside the box more.....and if you think that's more of an issue than our strikers not scoring than its not a view that's shared widely.

You're not explaining anything. It's not his game to try and have a go on goal? What? Is he incapable of shooting? Is it not something he can improve on in training? Do attacking midfielders not shoot? It not being his game isn't an explanation. It's an excuse. Dragging up stats with the chances he's created is misleading also because there isn't one chance created today that was so good we should have definitely scored. Can you think of any? Can anyone think of absolute sitters we've been missing lately? I can't.

But let's assume 'shooting' isn't a part of his game. It's why I'm not that bothered if he leaves because it's more essential that we have someone that can be more influential on the outcome of a game in that position. We've never been a team that's struggled to create chances under Wenger. I don't think Ozil is essential to that blueprint. Especially when it's not helping us solve the one issue we've wrestled with for almost a decade now. Teams parking the bus. An effective weapon to use against that tactic is to shoot from outside the box and that's also what we need. Ok, shooting isn't one of Ozil's strengths and it's not his game but you can use that excuse for any player. Giroud's not quick or mobile. It's not his game! Ramsey isn't great at picking the smart pass, it's not his game! We've got plenty of players with flaws but if we're looking at areas where we can improve, I don't see why Ozil is exempt from that.

Also, I'm not making out as if that's a priority either. That's something you've hedged into the argument. First person to go should be Wenger. That's been said enough on here. But for anyone that has had enough of the tippy tappy mentality, you have to look at players like Ozil. He really is a pussy to be frank. He's not a leader and if you're talking about collective responsibility, he has to be roped in and mentioned regardless of how many chances he's created. Giroud and Ozil are bad combination because you've got to players stationed right in front of the opponents goal that overplay. Both trying flicks and first time touches as soon as they receive the ball and it's a bad combination. If Ozil wasn't so light, I'd rather he played further back as CM with Cazorla or Wilshere playing ahead behind Giroud.