Arsenal Banter Archive November 01 2016

01 Nov 2016 22:04:18
Some poor defending for the goals - poor left hand side to the defensive unit. A few silly yellow cards but overall, I thought it was a comfortable game and we should have won more comfortably

On a positive note - how cool was Ozil? What a goal - cheeky chip and great composure. Henry would have been proud of that one.

01 Nov 2016 22:26:31
What does he need to do for club and country to be classified as worldclass by pundits? Such a great player to watch.
He put a shift in tonight. Made himself available. Got an assist. Keeps the engine ticking and scored the winner.
Sanchez looked sharp again.

Concerned about our fullbacks on the left against Spurs. The leftsided winger best offer protection and attacking threat.

{Ed002's Note - Typically make a world-23 if you were picking one. So, be one of the best two or three in his position.}

01 Nov 2016 22:54:57
I thought more of Bergkamp watching Ozil's goal.

01 Nov 2016 22:55:39
The way I look at it ludo still had something to fight for, if they beat us they stood a chance of going through so why not go for it, 2 years ago and even last season at times we would of collapsed and lost about 4-0 but instead we went on to win, xhaka's goal was the defining moment imo if they had scored it I think we'd of lost that.

Tough 3 games coming up but I'm confident that we will win them all.

Let not forget Mesut's goal, he'd never of been in that position last season and the previous 2 which shows how much he's upped his game, best goal I've seen this season so far.

02 Nov 2016 10:16:45
Ed sums it up nicley, what it takes to be world class. So, basically, a player who would make the team at almost all the best clubs - bar a scenario where another world class player is already in their position.

On that basis, Ozil is world class as he got into the Madrid team and the fans still worship him and want him back.

{Ed002's Note - Oezil was in the Real Madrid team a while back but was forced out as they did not see him as good enough.}

02 Nov 2016 11:46:44
I did say the fans though ed, they still love him now, aswell as the players. Fiorentino Perez seems to force a lot of people out - and in, and not everyone agrees with his decisions be it managers or fans or fellow teammates.

Many fans and Cristiano thought he was good enough and so do I with my rose-tinted glasses. I used to think his consistency was the only question mark, not his ability.

{Ed002's Note - You are talking in the past tense - which is fine. As you know, football fans are not the brightest of course.}

02 Nov 2016 17:33:17
Haha I've missed you Ed :) They say some people just need to get some to cheer up.

I'm talking about the past, not sure where I'm talking in the past tense though, except for saying Cristiano THOUGHT he was good enough - are you suggesting he no longer thinks that?

Not sure what's going on Mr. Pedantic, either way bottom line I think Ozil is good, if you don't that's fine and please don't stop contributing to this site we all enjoy your posts!

{Ed002's Note - I have no idea what Ronaldo thinks about him, or whether he thinks about him at all. What I think everyone will agree is that if you were to put together a "world class" squad that Oezil would not be part of it.}

03 Nov 2016 10:30:21
Fair play ed it is a game of opinions and the term world class is so relative anyway. He's borderline for me, I was just trying to agree with your definition of world class didn't mean to rustle your feathers.

For the record, here's the Ronaldo quote I kept alluding to: “He was the player who best knew my moves in front of goal. I'm angry about Özil leaving. ”.

{Ed002's Note - That doesn't make him world class though.}

01 Nov 2016 21:43:59
R. G. that is why your club will never lift the European cup, struggling to beat the mighty ludogrets tonight. I'm off to Wembley tomorrow spurs sold out the stadium again,

01 Nov 2016 22:00:23
Once you have cut your teeth in Europe I will listen to you

A win is a win mate and if you don't win you can't get to the final

Good luck tomorrow night - say hello to our second home.

01 Nov 2016 22:00:38
Raver,
Premature again mate.

I'm sure your Doctor can prescribe something for you 😁.

01 Nov 2016 22:01:51
Raver the stalker, the mighty Arsenal are through to the last 16 with an awesome goal from Ozil. let's see if the Toot can get through to the last 16 after 4 matches! Ooops it's not mathematically possible! Remind me of the result last time you played in the CL at Wembley. That's why the Toot will never win the CL.

01 Nov 2016 23:21:04
Raver is off to that stadium that he always convienantly forgets about when he bangs on about the new spurs stadium been the biggest in London. That's why we all love raver he says whatever just pops into his head #tourettesspuds.

02 Nov 2016 11:29:06
Biggest club ground in London, Wembley is international stadium you clown.

01 Nov 2016 16:17:40
We are top of the physio injury list! Things don't change! Fortunately we have a full squad this season.

01 Nov 2016 08:27:49
It will be interesting to see if the Toot play Kane and Alderwierald midweek and or against us on Sunday, bearing in mind that if they play then they will be selected for international duty, which I imagine the Toot would prefer to avoid. I have a feeling Kane may play some part tomorrow and face us on Sunday, with Alderweirald only possibly playing on Sunday. Then the pair may withdraw from International duty with small 'injuries' forcing them out, only to be back for the next league match.

01 Nov 2016 17:39:35
I hope that happens R. G. as alderwereld is the Best centre half in England and Harry Kane always scores against Arsenal.

01 Nov 2016 19:19:00
Raver you deluded stalker, The pain at the lane just goes on. 1961 and waiting. Fortunately I chose to be born a Gooner.

02 Nov 2016 10:25:04
'I chose to be born a Gooner'