That's clearly table tennis. But yeah...it's clearly shit.Originally Posted by Master Splinter
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Theo doing his shit golf celebration next to a clearly unimpressed WUMger.
And if a Villa player clears it onto Theo's arm, blame your player Eck. Idiot.
I don't think we should sign any player atm . Ox and Coq look very promising . What we need is senior players to step up a la Rosicky . He still proves he can do it bar his injury . Wenger also should encourage his players to start working hard and deliver . Our first job should be to flog off the dead wood to make space for any potential summer buys . The Squillaci , Bendtner , Vela , Djourou and Probably Diaby ( but he deserves a last chance though ) are clearly our first volunteers for the matching order .
DO NOT POSTPONE TODAY'S DUTY FOR TOMORROW .IT MAY BE TOO LATE .
Rosicky has always been a massively talented player. After his Dortmund move he was expected to be one of the world's best but injuries ruined a very promising career. Like him a lot though - always full of energy and a good scrapper. Good squad player.
Another one full of effort is Ramsey. But a big shame he has been playing quite poorly. I'm sure he's a player Arsenal fans desperately want to see succeed but it's just not happening for him so far. He's not as light on his feet as he was before his injury and takes too long on the ball. Agree with some others that he should take some time off and Arteta, Rosicky, Song should be the middle 3, and if Rosicky can't handle too many games, rotate with Benayoun.
No players thenon the match overall...
It was a good test to show that we had the mental qualities to come back. On the other hand it was important that we didn't panic [at half time]. To concede a goal just on half time for 2-0 was a difficult blow, but we responded very well against Manchester United here [last week] and we did it again today. Overall it was a classic FA Cup tie, 2-0 down and we came back. We had to fight to score three goals and we did it well. I felt it was harsh to be 2-0 down at half time, but Aston Villa are a good counter-attacking team and unfortunately we couldn't score in the first half. In the second half it was all us.
on Arsenal's spirit in the second half…
I was very impressed because I felt that when you come out of a bad period like we are, and you are 2-0 down, you can feel sorry for yourself or you can show you have the mental qualities to play for this club. I was very proud that the team came out and showed they are not ready to lie down.
On what was said at half time…
We always keep what is said in the dressing room [to ourselves]. The players were all very positive at half time and we showed that in the second half. It was important to put massive pressure on them in their half and not let them come out [with the ball]. We closed them down very hard in their own half.
on the booing at half time…
I felt they were quite positive compared to last time! Maybe because we are coming out of a bad period [they booed]. I am sad we cannot always keep them happy, the only thing we can do is show the spirit that we showed today. They have seen some interesting things today, I felt Oxlade-Chamberlain had another good game, and [they saw] we have some quality.
I just want to do well for this club that I love. I understand that people question my decisions, but I wouldn't understand if they questioned my commitment and my dedication.
on what the comeback might mean…
I hope [it means] that we can bounce back in the Premier League as well. I hope it convinces the team we have the required qualities and we can transfer that to the Premier League.
on Jack Wilshere's fitness…
I spoke to Jack today. We have no real news yet. The first news we have had is better than expected. He is not in a boot, but I don't know more. His morale looks quite good and I hope it will only be a short setback.There will be more tests this week.
on the players having something to prove…
Last year was a learning process. We went for four trophies and in February we were still in all four. When we had to play the Carling Cup final we were a bit nervous because we hadn't delivered, but they have learnt from that. Hopefully we can show it this year.
on Abou Diaby's comeback…
He is coming back on Tuesday. He has been in a rehab centre and has worked very hard. We feel that when he comes back he will need three more weeks of training, so the earliest he will play will be the end of February.
on Ryo's future…
I will have a chat with him tomorrow and I have a little plan. Oxlade-Chamberlain plays on the flanks now too, so if I can find an opportunity for him to play somewhere I will decide whether to do that tomorrow. It will have to be in England because he will lose the homegrown [status] if he leaves the country.
on winning two penalties…
I must say that was one of the positives today!
on Lukasz Fabianski…
He lacks a bit of match practice. Overall he did well. On the second goal he parried [Bent's shot] well, and it was unlucky because the ball came back to Bent, who is a great finisher.
on whether the players' belief has waned…
When you don't win, the belief goes and we lost three games in the Premier League. The belief is not stable no matter what your history is. It depends on the recent history of the team.
on whether he will sign anyone…
Certainly not. But you never know!
I think he needs to sign an attacking midfield player anyway because Wilshere is injured and Rosicky, Yossi and Arshavin could be off next season. If harm in getting players in now so we are prepared for the summer. It usually takes Wenger months to play them anyway. Look at Park and the Ox.
We should be doing that with the manager position. It's possible that a promising young manager would agree to act as a no.2 for a season or so with a logical promotion to the top job. It might help our immediate performance too if he is able to spot the obvious tactical failings that Wenger cannot see.
I think Wenger has been unfair with Ramsey . The talent is there but he overplays him and put him under pressure . That's reaaly unfair for a young man having had a career threatning injury . He should rotate him whenever posible .
DO NOT POSTPONE TODAY'S DUTY FOR TOMORROW .IT MAY BE TOO LATE .
Don't let ollie see thatJust got back
My take on the game
Rosicky
Best player on the pitch and the one player to come out with any credit from a god awful first half. Simply terrible. Didnt create anything and conceded 2 pub team goals. We need a new back up keeper asap. Im not blaming Fab for either goal today but the nervousness created whenever he has the ball isnt good for the heart.
2nd half, we were awesome for half hour as every player stepped up to Rosickys level and we scored 3 goals. Havent seen the highlights so not sure if they were definite penalties or not. First looked it but the 2nd looked harsh. Dunne should have gone as well. Villa fans are cunts. At 2-1 or 2-2, they kept the ball and wouldnt give it back wasting time and then started crying when Arsenal fans did it at 3-2 up
Anyway we performed for 30 minutes of a 90 minute match which was good enough today to get a win but not much has changed. Wenger needs to go asap.
KoscielnyAlways been a fan and once again i have been proved right. What a run for the penalty
Mert is looking awesome as well. Great to see Sagna back although Coq had a decent game. Vermaelen looks settled at LB. Should keep him there when Gibbs is back and injured again and Santos is back.
Ramsey was awful as usual. Won the penalty though. Song was ok. Nothing special. Liked how he pressed at 3-2 up and cos of it we wont the ball back and won a well deserved round of applause.
Ox wasnt as influential as last week but couple of good runs and hes looking good for future games. Surely a first teamer ahead of Forehead now. Theo was brilliant in the 2nd half. Scares the shit out of opposition players and took on and beat players today and of course he scored. THEO THEO THEO
RVP did f all bar 2 well taken penalties.
Henry should have scored. Arteta probably had his best game for us as well
All in all, we won and off we go to lose in the North East in the next round
I agree that he overplays him. But there genuinely aren't many options in the squad right now. As PnG says we've needed a CM/central attacking midfielder. But we don't want to buy. So whaddaya gonna do?
I don't think he's been effected by the injury. If he's playing every game, it shows that he's over it and is always fit. I just think he needs a break and time to analyse his game. He's still young. Just think he's trying to be everywhere at once and is struggling a little with the pace of the game. He's always been a bit hit and miss. Bit of a headless chicken at the moment.
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