Match Reaction v Bayern (CL Last 16 Second Leg)

[JonasTC]

[Letters]

Last night was, IMO, the perfect result. We went out, so the fixture list stays relatively uncluttered, but it was a pretty decent result on the night which keeps morale and momentum going. I had no illusions we were going to win the thing so let’s just go out, win the FA Cup and finish top 4 and push on next season.

Robben is a ridiculous cheat, I cannot believe the ref didn’t book him for the frankly embarrassing dive early in the 2nd half. Ox was outstanding, Fabs did well, Giroud was out of his depth.

On we go

[selassie]

Giroud had one of those days where he complained about every single foul and seemed to forget that you play to the whistle. He kept whinging throughout the game and didnt use his physical strength to good effect at all. Similar to the Stoke game.

Yep, I personally wouldn't start Giroud against any big team, he is pretty much useless and contributes absolutely f*ck all.

The need for us to purchase an upgrade on him is clear for all to see. It's the number 1 priority this summer IMHO.

[IBK]

I hate this cunt.

[Niall_Quinn]

Such a shame those cynical bastards hacked him down. Imagine if he'd have got through and put that one away?

[IBK]

This should please the haters in the media. I'm sure it's a fake injury, positive. Arsenal are in full crisis now after that stunning 1-1 humiliation in Germany. By the way, it was very bad form for Wenger to mention Mr Robben's diving. What about Pires? What about that Henry handball, eh? And of course who can ever be allowed to forget Pires?

Don't forget that our full strength team was humbled despite the ref being a homer, and Bayerm missing a pelanty in the first leg.

[Munchies]

I hate this cunt.

Dives all the fuckin time ! Right cunt

[Niall_Quinn]

I hate this cunt.

In all walks of life you get scum that cheat the system so they can get an advantage over those who rely purely on their own talents and abilities to achieve. It's easier to cheat than do the hard things it takes to be the best. Robben is small, he may have a pot to wave around and he may get big fancy endorsements and deals from corporations who have no qualms about swimming in the same sewer provided they make their money, but his achievement as a sportsman and a human being is zero. He's the ultimate loser in that respect.

The amount of times he dived over the two legs, with some players you'll see them do that over a whole career. With Robben he can pack it all into 180 minutes. How can Bayern be recognised as a great team when they accept this? And not just from Robben but by several of their players. The difference between a cunt like Robben and Schweinsteiger or Lahm is night and day, I wonder what they think of the cunt in private?

[Munchies]

Nothing new with this cunt.

Remember seeing his face on photoshops with that Peter Kay diving board ad when he first signed for Chelsea

[Dein-machine]

We didn't throw in the towel Champions League wise last night, we didn't even do it with Wumgers ridiculous tactics away to Napoli, we threw away any chance of a decent C.L run back in the Summer when again our manager decided not the buy quality, especially upfront. The way both teams attacked last night showing the massive difference you get when you have quality in all positions - they attacked with pace, midfielders getting beyond our defence, quality passing & movement. Compare that to our balls to Giroud who on the odd occasion where his control doesn't resemble a non-league player, still has nowhere to go because the rest of the team are playing too deep. Only Ox looked good last night but we used him far too dep as a CM when we needed goals.
Anyway, we are what we are - a last 16 team at best ( as proved in recent years ) - so its not worth worrying about a cup we can't win. Need to concentrate on getting 4th again this year & hope that Wumger doesn't fuck us up inthe FA Cup. Then concentrate on the best possible signing in the summer - a manager with ambition who knows what is needed at top level & doesn't shit himself against the bigger clubs.