Arsenal Banter Archive September 20 2014

20 Sep 2014 19:56:13
I'd like to see a total fringe team out against Southampton. It would be an opportunity to see what the bench can do and being so short at the back, we really need to prioritise the important competitions.

20 Sep 2014 20:20:16
Would play Ospina, Bellerin, Hayden, Chambers, Rosicky, Podolski, Campbell

And Sanogo, these are the games he needs

Chambers again nooo, I would like to see afobe as sanagoo still has the hamstring injury

20 Sep 2014 18:41:36
Very happy with the win. Particularly happy with Ozil and Welbeck. Their goals should do them a world of good

Well done lads

20 Sep 2014 17:08:22
Welbeck is quick and strong - still think he will be good. Ozil through the middle, good. Clean sheet good. Sanchez on bench, theo back for spurs. 40th birthday tomorrow. Happy days

{Ed025's Note - happy birthday baggins mate..

Happy Birthday Mate :)

Theo back?? really?? If for the spurs game then he will have to feature in the week against Southampton

Good game, lads played well. Was worried Rambo would get a red for a while lol

Happy birthday in advance Bilbo

I always look for excuses to drink, so today, you are my excuse. Plus our victory of course!

20 Sep 2014 19:17:36
Theo Walcott is no longer shown as back on 27th Sept on Physioroom but now as NO RETURN DATE so don't expect to see him anytime soon.

By all accounts Physioroom get this info directly from the clubs.

I agree RED, I heard sometime ago it could well be nearer Xmas

20 Sep 2014 19:50:42
I thought it was you who said that Banbury but couldn't remember for sure.

It is just so typical. I don't know how we do it with such regularity.

Happy birthday for tomorrow Mr Baggins. Hopefully West Brom will give you a nice present

RED

I had heard before the world cup that he wouldn't be back before November at the earliest? But that was sometime ago and things can take a turn for the better, but we do seem to advertise A.N.Other coming back only to keep changing the dates

21 Sep 2014 00:09:06
thanks gents

20 Sep 2014 15:57:20
That's more like it Arsenal! Not watching the match but listening and watching final score on the red button. Big confidence builders for both Danny and Mesut. can't wait for MOTD tonight!

One happy Gunner :-)

20 Sep 2014 14:42:13
Sanchez and Wilshire both have knocks, yet are on the bench. work that out, if they are injured then they shouldn't be involved

They're just being rested today apparently. No injury problems for either of them.

?

Not according to ssn, Sanchez got a knock in the warm up, and Wilshire had a knock in mid week

Doesn't matter now anyway :)

On Alexis Sanchez…
Sanchez was rested today and of course he was completely available. Frm the horses mouth

You mean AW, the man who said Theo would be available after the England game, then it was 2 to 3 weeks, week 3 is next week.

Mr Wenger is very poor with the truth when it comes to injuries

I don't think that's the case, when someone is injured he says so doesn't declare them as fit, it was just media he never said theo would be available, he just said he wld be training with the first team.r He said 2 3 weeks out of which 2 past, we will know by next week

20 Sep 2014 14:34:06
Wilshire on the bench

20 Sep 2014 12:57:31
The Aston villa bubble has to burst at some time, but I've got a bad feeling it won't be today.

Villa 2-1 Arsenal for me guys :(

20 Sep 2014 14:40:33
Na we'll win.

Welbz at the double

That's the spirit!

That's some top quality prediction from me guys!

20 Sep 2014 10:55:41
Here's on for you.

Ramsay on the wing?

Discuss :P

20 Sep 2014 11:55:06
But where would ozil play?
😝

{Ed025's Note - dortmund?.. :)

20 Sep 2014 12:55:35
Ramsay can and would gladly play in any position including in goal! However his best position is CM and he should play there, I actually think he would be a very capable full back if we get desperate

20 Sep 2014 13:00:27
You have a point AG :P

But seriously, Wenger is trying to fit Ramsay Wilshere and Ozil in the one team. Right now it's not working because a) Ozil's on the wing b) Jack/Aaron aren't working in a double pivot as they have "cover" in Flamini/Arteta behind them.

So just swap Ramsay with Ozil.

Obviously I'd prefer
Ox on wing/pivot/ozil in the whole

But that's not happening at the moment and could prove vulnerable for the first few games. Especially if Ozil hasn't regained his form.

Ramsay could make a Milner type winger and that would be no bad thing at the moment. Would track back and cover the FB where we've been dangerously exposed so far this season.

I think it's on option for the time being.

Allow Ozil to regain his form. And maybe take some pressure off Ramsay to perform. Let him do the basics and a bit of grunt work on the flank and get his rhythm back.

20 Sep 2014 06:55:58
Hi Everyone

its been long time since I posted last on the forum. But now I think I can't take it anymore. AW is so so so so. much stubborn. After the city game he says " we need some one like vieara in the midfield". we lack physically. Why say it now when the window is closed. Everyone knew we need a solid physical defensive midfielder who knows how to defend, tackle has great stamina, break up counter attacks. The goals we conceded both yesterday and Saturday two of which were from counter attacks. Arteta and flamini don't have the legs now. Even flamini during the 1st goal on counter attack failed to keep up and Aguero ran past him from his front and he kept watching. He should have followed him instead was ball watching. Really it was ridiculous defending. Another weakness of our this season till date has been goals we have conceded via set pieces. why follow zonal marking system, when it always is risky play and players defending get confused. During the city game there were only 4 city players in our box for the corner. we had everybody back, but we still conceded the goal because we were only zone marking. Man to man marking is simple and you cover the opposite player hence no confusion. Who takes the defending decisions is it Bold or AW? I know SB won't dream of doing zonal marking must be AW who won't allow man 2 man marking . then what the hell is Steve for. You have to adapt tactically as per the opposition specially in midfield.

Also AW is destroying ozil by playing him on the left / right wing. don't know why. the position requires one to track back and help the full backs besides the attacking responsibility. Ozil does not do that, simply because he can't. He is a creator/ playmaker and plays best as AM, where Denis bergkamp used to play, who created assists and score goals as well. Play OX at the wing ozil as AM. Sanchez as RW. Welbeck as center forward . Ramsey as a deep lying playmaker and can do defensive work successfully. As he has shown that he can tackle and break up play. His passing will help to spread the play, which is an important part of the game, as it creates a defensive position into attacking one so quickly. Along side Ramsey play JW as box 2 box midfielder. As he can dribble and run with the game ball successfully. Till we get a top physical defensive midfielder, " this formation can work.

Why TV was not replaced is something wenger should answer. on top of that he also sold Ignasi Miquel, who could play left back as well. what he did with i'm is foolishness. Then on top of it sent Carl jeinkinson on loan as well.

our next match is against Aston Villa who are playing really well. I think I do fear now we can loose that game as well. Our squad now lacks players and we look like some small club struggling for players who can keep up.

And please give ozil rest, play rosisky who played brilliantly in euro qualifiers last week. He is match fit, but play him in the right position.

AW you are breaking our hearts, we fans don't deserve this. We buy so expensive tickets, merchandise etc. and what we get is pain. if you don't want to do this anymore just resign. You talk about attitude all the time, but what about your stubborn attitude?

joel

20 Sep 2014 05:33:48
BOOING OZIL.!
That can't be done. Seriously negative thing to do.
We can't be booing a player of his calibre. There is something not right when a player like Ozil is at a club like Arsenal and he can't turn it on.
The negativity should be addressed to why! he is under achieving not to him.
If we want to attract top players in the future we can't be seen booing our present top players. That's not going to do it in my opinion.
Our frustrations should be directed at who and why he is playing under par not at him while he is on the pitch.
How is that going to help anything?.

20 Sep 2014 08:34:19
Golds,

We can't/shouldn't boo an Arsenal player, irrespective of calibre. never.

(I know that's what you meant btw :-)

20 Sep 2014 09:05:15
Sign his name loud!

Then sign - " in the hole, in the hole. In the hole. #

Motd will pick it up and ask AW

Well at least it's better that arrrsanaaal arrrsanaaal, arrrrsanaaaal!
god that is so lethargic. where have all the great chants gone we use to hear.
as it goes let's have a bit of fun .
golden oldies of chants.

1.good old arsenal
2.give us an 'a' give us an 'r' etc.
3.zigga zagga zigga zagga oi oi oi
4.hes here he's there he's every effing where (then players name)
5.can you hear us on the tele
6. build me up buttercup

20 Sep 2014 09:58:05
Sy4,

You do realise Wenger is the most stubborn man on the planet? Lol

20 Sep 2014 11:40:33
I think you meant 'sing' sy, don't 'sign' anything without your lawyer present :-)

Now I know I never put in 'Build Me Up Buttercup '
That looks like a bit if Ed025s work!!
Am I right?
:-)

What did he replace golds, c'mon be honest, was it right said fred i'm too sexy for my shirt?

20 Sep 2014 16:29:04
"Walking along, singing a song, walking in a Bergkamp wonderland".

Ian Wright, Wright, Wright.

Ooh to, ooh to be, ooh to be a Gooner.