Arsenal Banter Archive December 01 2013

01 Dec 2013 23:06:21
Correct me if i'm wrong, but do other people notice when we score at the Emirates, we now raise and wave a massive red/white flag with a cannon on it (behind the relevant goal). It's a very nice touch from the club and creates an even better atmosphere. I've never seen it before this season, and it also didn't happen in the Villa game. Since then, we've done it every home game, and what do you know, we've only lost twice in cup games (one in the COC), winning the rest.

01 Dec 2013 23:49:17
I would prefer a real cannon that blows a chicken of a beach ball every time we score

02 Dec 2013 20:20:50
haha:):)
hi MG welcome back.
now that would be awesome:) scrawny old chicken blasted off a crappy saggy beachball:):):)
if you did go to the Dortmund game away:) it was a good call!:) would have been an awesome night:)
anyway, nice to see you back
COYG andi:)

01 Dec 2013 21:53:59
A pretty good weekend IMO boys.
We had a fantastic result away to Cardiff. Chelsea won (expected), Man City won (expected), Manchester United and Spurs dropped points (half expected) and Liverpool lost (not expected). So, all in all, not a bad few days.
Two big home games coming up now, both winable and than a difficult game away to Napoli followed by a trip to the Etihad. Would be happy with a win, win, qualify, draw combo.
What do you boys think?

Predictions for the games coming up.

Hull (HOME) 3-0. Comfortable win.
Everton (HOME) 2-1. Just enough.
Napoli (AWAY) 1-1. Qualify top.
Man City (AWAY) 1-2. Narrow loss.
Chelsea (HOME) 2-1. Massive win.
West Ham (AWAY) 0-2. Good win.
Newcastle (AWAY) 1-2. Away win.
(Although we may draw one of these last two games!)

We qualify first from the Group of Death. We end 2013 and the half way point in the league (19 games) with a stonking 47-49pts.

BOLD PREDICTION!

01 Dec 2013 19:37:22
Well our consistency is what separates us from the crowd dispite the fact I keep hearing our squads to thin or we ain't played the big boys yet.

Well i'm looking forward to every game we play, its Hull next who did really well today but we have to expect 3 pts, then Everton who will test any side they play, after that its Napoli where we hold a 2 0 lead going into the game, then its :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) city :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
Who worry me much much less than Everton.
I think we will have the pundits falling over them self's to explain how they never quite said we couldn't win the league after we've been to the etihad. I feel the same way going to city as I did going to Dortmund, pure excitement :-) :-) :-) :-)
Then its Chelski :-) fun fun fun
45 points at the half way stage of 19 games is not easy but very very achievable me thinks.

Agree G62 mate

01 Dec 2013 16:04:29
The draw at S#''@s suits us, again, December will show us whether we are going to be in the title hunt all the way or not.
I think it will be the former, the squad looks very strong now, Giroud our only problem area, but Podolski and Walcott can fill in temporarily if needed.

01 Dec 2013 14:00:02
Edd any real interest in Diego as Southampton have no plans to sign him

{Ed002's Note - From Arsenal?}

Yes according to

{Ed002's Note - Atletico Madrid may want him back next summer but Diego is, for the first time, settled in to the Wolfsburg team with Magath out of the way. He comes with very significant baggage and would, in my view, be an entirely dumb move by any EPL side. I am not aware of interest from Arsenal at this time and very much doubt any move would happen in January. Previous interest from Sporting Lisbon and Botofogo could possibly attract him at some point.}

01 Dec 2013 09:20:32
I don't think we need to go mad in the January sales, we should have Poldolski fit by then so will be able to give Giroud a few well deserved breathers when needed.

Varmullen may go and if so will obviously need replacing and hopefully Betner will find a club making room for a up and coming striker.

We need to keep our happy team spirit that is growing all the time more than we need statement signings in my opinion.

Hello G62, I agree to an extent here but I do feel we need a young DMF maybe Lars Bender. If Verm was to leave I think we should push for Inigo Martinez from Real Sociedad pacy strong good in the air and young. that's just me wishing out loud here though haha

Hi 101
I know Flamini and Artetta will need replacing in the next couple of years simply because of age but I fear overload and discontentment if we bring in to big to soon.
Its a fine balancing act that needs to be handled well but I'm sure Arsene will get it right