Match Reaction vs Swansea

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

Had we not let Jenkinson go I think we would have been ok with Chambers at RB and Chambers at CB - certainly a lot more solid than we are at the moment that's for sure

Well we'd definitely be better off

Still would need another centre back

[fakeyank]

Still would need another centre back

And a new manager..

[Dein-machine]

Though in reality there's nobody here who hasn't highlighted Wenger's tactical weaknesses. It's all the other stuff that some of the fans won't get on board with. There's a difference between a problem and a catastrophe.

But if you leave a problem for too long it can turn into a catastrophe.
A catastrophe for us is not the same as other teams. Other teams would love to challenge for Champions league places every year, we see it as normal. Therefore falling short of this expectation, the effect on us financially & the ability to attract quality players could be viewed as a catastrophe for us but not others.
You said in an another post that we will pub our way to 4th this year, this has been my thoughts over recent years & to be honest to thoughts of most on GW but this year I am very concerned that Wengers mistakes are becoming too frequent & that he may even lose the confidence of his players soon.
All this could = Catastrophe. Unless ofcourse it ended with him leaving.

[Power n Glory]

I'm at a point where I don't want him to spend a penny more on this team. I don't care about the CB crisis, I think the guy will waste our resources.

We're looking at a loss on Ozil if he doesn't pick up his form, we've blown money on Podolski, Rosicky and Campbell. What's the point in paying these guys wages if they're not even used to come off the bench.

Yes, the longer he stays in charge we're looking at a catastrophe. It's only matter of time before we're looking at another mass exodus because the players have no faith in him.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

I'm at a point where I don't want him to spend a penny more on this team. I don't care about the CB crisis, I think the guy will waste our resources.

We're looking at a loss on Ozil if he doesn't pick up his form, we've blown money on Podolski, Rosicky and Campbell. What's the point in paying these guys wages if they're not even used to come off the bench.

Yes, the longer he stays in charge we're looking at a catastrophe. It's only matter of time before we're looking at another mass exodus because the players have no faith in him.

If we are looking purely at this summer, would you say that any of the players we bought were terrible signings?

[fakeyank]

I'm at a point where I don't want him to spend a penny more on this team. I don't care about the CB crisis, I think the guy will waste our resources.

We're looking at a loss on Ozil if he doesn't pick up his form, we've blown money on Podolski, Rosicky and Campbell. What's the point in paying these guys wages if they're not even used to come off the bench.

Yes, the longer he stays in charge we're looking at a catastrophe. It's only matter of time before we're looking at another mass exodus because the players have no faith in him.

[Dein-machine]

If we are looking purely at this summer, would you say that any of the players we bought were terrible signings?

I view Chambers & Debuachy as replacements not signings but no better than Tommy & Sagna. This leaves Welbeck who is an average striker at best & Sanchez who has been superb.
Its not just the qualit, its the quantity we have to worry about. How on Gods earth did he think Merts & Kos with a rookie like Chambers were good enough CB cover for a whole season, especially as Chambers was untried & with our injury record.

[Power n Glory]

If we are looking purely at this summer, would you say that any of the players we bought were terrible signings?

It's not about the quality, it's the Wenger effect that worries me. He's crocked two already (Ospina, Debuchy), a young promising player will probably lose his confidence (Chambers), the superstar that carries us will be in the shop window and off in a year or two (Sanchez). Which leaves us with the very average. (Welbeck).

Seen it all before in past seasons and I'd be surprised to see something different from this current crop. Look how quickly Gervinho was bought and sold and how quickly things have tanked for Podolski. I can see the same fate for Ozil and maybe a few others if he doesn't sort his shit out. But the difference is, we'll be taking a serious hit on our finances, which is why I don't want him spending anymore.

[Niall_Quinn]

If we are looking purely at this summer, would you say that any of the players we bought were terrible signings?

Alexis, Debuchy, Chambers, Welbeck, Ospina. Outstanding. Complaint is he didn't go further. I believe we almost landed Khedira but his outrageous wage demands scuppered that deal, and it's reported we were close to signing Hummels but that has been delayed until January. So we didn't land a 100% record in pursuit of our targets. The idea put about by some that Alexis was an unnecessary signing is ludicrous. Same as Ozil. If you get the chance to bring in quality of that level then of course you take it. Previously people were moaning we weren't spending money, then when we spend money they are moaning we didn't buy the right players. Hard to win when the goal is to criticise in all events. If he finishes off the transfer dealings for the year by bringing in the last two pieces then 2014/15 has been a stand out transfer period. But of course he would still have to fit all the pieces together and come up with a working plan. It's not spending the money that's the problem. It's what happens after he spends. People saying we should carry on with the holes in the squad simply to prevent Wenger spending are not thinking about this in a pro-Arsenal way, instead it's an anti-Wenger agenda.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

It's not about the quality, it's the Wenger effect that worries me. He's crocked two already (Ospina, Debuchy), a young promising player will probably lose his confidence (Chambers), the superstar that carries us will be in the shop window and off in a year or two (Sanchez). Which leaves us with the very average. (Welbeck).

Seen it all before in past seasons and I'd be surprised to see something different from this current crop. Look how quickly Gervinho was bought and sold and how quickly things have tanked for Podolski. I can see the same fate for Ozil and maybe a few others if he doesn't sort his shit out. But the difference is, we'll be taking a serious hit on our finances, which is why I don't want him spending anymore.

Hmmm I think not bringing any new players in for two and a half years would be catastrophic