Arsenal Banter Archive September 12 2014

12 Sep 2014 22:57:56
Controversial.

Big games call for big players and I have a feeling Alexis Sanchez is going to rip the crap out of City tomorrow.

Not sure about Ozil though. Let's hope he isn't a passenger tomorrow.

IF we're to have a hero tomorrow I think Dan's the man, hope I wake up with a feeling it will happen but right now its more hope than expectation

13 Sep 2014 01:59:33
I think we can give it to them tomorrow, but we will need someone to take charge of the game.

12 Sep 2014 15:24:12
Must say I think tomorrow is one of our most important games for years. After a poor performance v Leicester and result, we need to set out a marker to the premier league other big teams. Although i'm happy with our signings, I still feel as well as many others that our main problems have not been addressed, lack of pace at centre back and strong CDM. Tomorrow is a must win with a good performance to prove o the other top teams we are no push overs and we are ready to challenge.
Has AW learned the following lessons from last season?

1. Can we prove we are no soft touch in the middle of the park and get bullied and over run.
2. Can we stop conceding early and multiple goals v the top teams.
3. Can we get our tactics right, look at the opposition strengths and combat it, like Mouhrino and Rogers do in certain games.
4. Will we stop playing players out of position, ie Ozill. He should be our main focus with our attacking pace now.

I guess by tomorrow afternoon we will know. I hope we have learned and through a message out there to Chelsea, City, Liverpool and Man u.

Good post that craney, .
CAN WE stop the hidings?
Does Arsene know how to?
Is he prepared to act if he does know how?
Must admit to allow it to happen 3 times in 3 big games on the trot I do wonder if its a case we can't stop them, which would be terrifying

It is certainly our first big acid test this season.

Although we have improved our attacking options with Sanchez and now Wellbeck, we stil have not addressed that problem Dm position.

Yes Arteta or Flamini are fine against lesser teams I just feel they are not strong or disiplined enough against the bigger teams and get overrun when we do not dominate possesion.

I Think Mert is decent with Kos as the partner because Kos is quick and can cover/sweep up while Mert reads the game and attacks the ball. The problem is any Injuires or suspensions in our back line and we are struggling for cover. Wenger was a fool to let Jenkinson go out on loan in my book.

Agree that Wenger needs to start playing players in their best positions now we have Sanchez there is no need to put Ozil out wide he has very litlle impact on the game out wide and we need to get such players involved in the game as much as possible to improve our chances.

I also worry about our set piece defending which contiues to be a issue with this Zonal marking as nobody seems to attack the ball. Mert should be told you just go and attack the ball and clear it if come into anywhere in the central aea. It just seems like everybody leaves it for someone else and nobody takes responsibility

Ryan I agree with every single word of that mate, absolutely outstanding post imo

12 Sep 2014 20:23:48
Top posts boys.

Well said.

We didn't get hammered at home though did we, the test is in the away fixtures .

I would be happy to draw twice against City and Chelsea home and away if truth be known, 4 pts of Liverpool and we would be in with a damn good shout.of course far too early for all that chat.

Undefeated tomorrow for me will do.

12 Sep 2014 12:23:42
Blimey, off the site for a couple of days and a mini World War breaks out. Well I want nothing to do with any of it.

Still, that Jack Wilshire fella, what a blooming waste of space.

Oh, wait. .!

EPPING. You mustn't say that mate. You will get all types of abuse directed at you. -:) You have got to say nice things even if you are joking.

12 Sep 2014 16:02:00
goldboy this is for sticking your nose in!

+*%$ **&£ ++$%£$$%%^

It's been censored btw :-p

337. That's alright mate. I'm away this weekend but I can see you next Tuesday.

12 Sep 2014 20:26:10
What are you boys like heh? :-)

12 Sep 2014 08:38:36
Can someone explain to me please, how can players like Diaby and Coquelin play for U21's when they are above 21? I even read somewhere that wallcott might be given a couple of these games before he is back. So how can someone participate when they are actually not Under 21?

You are allowed to field three players over 21, I think.

Ur allowed like 3-4 over 21 players afaik google is your friend

You are allowed to play three players above 21 if I am correct

12 Sep 2014 12:11:46
Ed's could explain in more detail but I believe there are a certain number of over age players aloud to play if needed.

{Ed001's Note - it is because it is intended as a halfway house between the youth teams and a reserve league.}

11 Sep 2014 22:43:04
Reading down this thread today was an experience, I must say. WTF?

Just a normal day really Baggins mate, couple of people lost their shirts pretty repetitive stuff in all, oh and I think Jack might have got a mention some where too.
But we're all friends again now just in time for the city game, turned out nice again hasn't it :-)