Arsenal Banter Archive September 15 2013

15 Sep 2013 22:41:43
I said before the season started were guna see Giroud finding the back of the net, he's becoming a world class st, and think he will be a huge handfull for any team this year.

Not sure about the world class part just yet, but definitely on the way to being a legend, top 3 in the epl.

Top 3 in the prem is a huge statement, and a correct one IMO.

at the moment is say Giroud, Sturridge and Benteke are the top 3.

15 Sep 2013 16:53:50
I have to talk about Giroud a bit after that game. Of course Ramsey was fantastic, he really was but I don't think Giroud is getting the attention he deserves. Sure he scored a great goal but it was the link up play that really stood out for me. It was just premium quality. His work rate as well is just amazing. He did a bad touch and lost the ball close to their goal, I think it was in the 78th min. He ran like a rabid dog all the way back to get it back. I am very impressed considering that I I feel like Giroud has had to work very hard to get the trust of the fans and has had to prove that he can be the main striker for us, but my god has he taken the opportunity. a lot of people including myself perhaps didn't think he was as good as he has turned out to be. I love it and think he is going to be a beast of a center forward for us.

I agree whole heartedly Swede, however Walcott needs a rocket, I think TH coaching might make a huge difference in him in my opinion

I agree. I was pretty skeptic about him last season, but he has proved me wrong and I really enjoy seeing him play. He works hard and I think he will improve much this season

He's proving to be a brilliant team player, not just a great finisher.

This team we have now has so much spirit and determination, not to forget flair that we can push for a cup This season. Here's hoping its the premier league.

I agree mate. I watched him a fair amount befor he joined us because I heard he was joining us back in March that year. After watching loads of highlights I was really impressed but you an only rely on youtube so much. You really have to watch players play. So I watched him a bit and he was class.

So some people might remember me being ridiculously excited about him signing. So I was then pretty disappointed with his fitness and his general slow start, but one thing that was never poor was his movement. I remember his first game and the number of times he dragged defenders out of the way so an attacking mid or wide player could try and latch on to a santi ball was mad. Maybe not in our very first game but just early on in the season, it was on one hand disappointing that all we could talk about was his movement etc, but at the same time, the value of that is easily understated. And his link up play is often amazing!

Look at Gibbs' insane volley and Podolski's insane volley. Giroud, back to goal, perfect high chip over the defenders to grab the assist. That tour to Asia was a masterstroke because it let him find that confidence again and he's been on fire for months now! So I don't think he's going to stop banging them in if we keep giving him chances, which is awesome. Unlike Theo who missed 3 sitters yesterday. We might even see some of Giroud's more acrobatic volleys this season! What a thought.

I really like Giroud when Poldolski is fit with Ozil those 3 will terrify the opposition.
Just remind me of Kennedy & Radford & Radford is our 4th highest scorer

Not too many posting here will have seen Radford or Kennedy, probably most would have to Google to find out who they were.
I remember them.

Furnell, McNab, Skirton, Baker, Eastham, McLintock, Simpson, Sammells (what a shot he had), Herd, Armstrong, Radford and Kennedy of course. Stroller Graham, Don Howe, all these played under Billy Wright in the 60s I think. Not much success though until Bertie Mee took over and then the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup win kick-started some sustained success. Love this club and been watching since 1962 but the football we play now under Wenger is light years better.

15 Sep 2013 13:23:24
Overall a great start to the season, top after 4 matches & into the group stages of the Champions League.
Both Arteta & Podolski are expected back sooner, rather than later. I would like to see a fit Bendtner given a chance, as back up to Giroud, as he is very similar in stature and style. If Wenger can get him to focus and play him in the middle, opposed to the wide positions he often used him in previously.
Lets get behind the team and drive them on.

Surely Bendtner could score a fare few amounts of goals with Ozil feeding him them through balls.

15 Sep 2013 12:07:16
When Ozil took the ball out of the air yesterday for the Giroud assist, was it just me or did anyone else automatically think BERGKAMP!

I have been a bit over excited since we got him so I am open to the fact I maybe delusional

15 Sep 2013 10:13:45
Ted. I don't know you mate but god you are argumentive in a digging people out sort of way if you don't agree with something and its constant! Don't mind me asking but how old are you. I get the feeling you are late 60s into your 70s . I'm mot trying to be rude here it's just that your posts give that impression. A bit cantankerous . I thought people were on the same side on this site but some of your replies to people make me feel like, why am I on here at all. I'm trying to put this in the nicest way. You need to slow down a bit and read your answers to people and the way you can come over before you post them. It's becoming a bit like Wengerism a bit too self opinionated. Don't take offence mate. I am trying to do you a favour.

What's Ted done? Just had a quick look at his posts and can see nothing that would warrant this post at all. He might be 70 or 17 can't see how that would make his opinion any less valid either way. Well done on the correct score yesterday Ted I'm 51 yrs old and still waiting to get one right

15 Sep 2013 12:26:10
Another post with all the hallmarks of that EDDIE5555 guy that posted prior to your arrival.

Absolutely no idea what Ted has done or what you're actually getting at.

Nice one on the 3-1 too Ted. You know we'll be expecting it every week. Pressures on ;-)

Gooner62 just want to add it's been a pleasure to read your posts since 3rd Sept. Was getting worried about you prior to that. lol.

Is this because I supported Sanogo when you said he was useless? If that offends you so much then I do apologise, but if supporting one of our own players is a crime then lock me up. And he did have a good U19 World Cup. He was France's top scorer.

Also, calling me argumentative isn't the best way to prevent an argument, is it? If you don't like what I say then pay no attention to it, but how making obscene assumptions about my age and saying I'm self opinionated is doing me a favour, I don't understand.

Finally, Gunner62 is right. My age doesn't make my opinion less valid. And there is nothing wrong with Wengerism, he only tried to remain positive when everyone else wasn't, and for that I applaud him.

Thanks Stoner, yes I was a bit or maybe a lot negative during the window ii think I was suffering from P.O.T

(PRE OZIL TENSION). I think Arsene owes it to all those who come into contact with me to give Ozil a 100 year contract just in case I have a relapse :-)

15 Sep 2013 14:45:27
You beat me to it gunner62, I can't see what ted has done wrong either and I've been on this site for a long time, I think sam5555 you need to take a step back and look at the facts dude, Everybody on this site barring the odd spud or manc posters are ALL follow the Arsenal, weather we agree with what each other says is irrelivant to a certain degree.

Take wengerisim for an example, his constant positivity is something I admire personally but the way he may have worded his posts in a way that rightly in my opinion caused him to get a bit of a doing but still they were his opinions and I respected them, so lay off ted and if he has an opinion that you don't agree with then say so in a reply to his post and don't make a personal attack on him.

We have come a long ways from ed002 being abused to the point of not posting on our page anymore so let's not go backwards now when we have so much to be thankful for on the pitch :)

It would be terrible if some one left this site because of personal attracts and anyone who would wish to make some one leave needs to see a doctor a.s.a.p.

You 100 % right Trev we are all entitled to an opinion and if someone's offends you that much ignore there posts better still don't read them at all if it has a bad affect on you.

15 Sep 2013 08:51:33
Does anyone on here know the exact rules as far as the difference between shielding the ball legally and obstruction? My pet hate is seeing players shielding the ball till it goes out for a corner or goal kick or whatever without getting anywhere near it in yesterdays game a Sunderland player shoved both arms wide and placed himself in a position where Sagna could not get the ball . this led to a corner for Sunderland. I always believed that for this to be legal the ball had to be within playing distance. which it would have been if the bloke had 10 foot long legs!
I thought Sol Campbell used to push the envelope a bit with shielding a ball out but this was way way too far away. Anyone know the exact rule??

14 Sep 2013 22:24:02
Aaron, Arsene, Arsenal all making the doubters eat their words (My self included at times) Aye its good to be part of the A team. And now you got believe us, And now you got to believe us, AND NOW YOU GOTO BELIEVE UUUUSSS! Amazzing what a little Ozil in your life can do for you. Sorry I'm well over excited and well p#ss#d tonight