Arsenal Banter Archive December 23 2018

23 Dec 2018 12:30:36
Quick question, Why was lacca substituted again yesterday?
Tip for Dick, pack it in.
He worked his socks off yesterday.

23 Dec 2018 12:41:20
Laca needs the Kola-tank to protect him against subs.

23 Dec 2018 13:13:17
Or the Torreiratorial army :-)

23 Dec 2018 14:34:01
We really have a Red Army now! 👊.

23 Dec 2018 15:17:44
Kos we do mate, uni both know that:-)

24 Dec 2018 08:34:03
It's interesting that Emery is using Lacazette in a similar fashion to Wenger. Although, since Welbeck's season-ending injury, perhaps Emery is trying to protect Lacazette and Aubameyang as they are our only realistic options for the main striking role, with Nketiah still looking way off being effective in the PL.
The January window will be crucial as we have lost 2 first team squad players to season-ending injuries. If we persist with playing 3 at the back we must sign at least one more CB. Even with Mavrapanos returning from a strangely long lay off with a groin injury, we only have 4 CB's. We also need a replacement for Welbeck, a player that played both wide attacking and central striking roles. In reality we could also do with an all-round midfield player, ultimately to replace departing Ramsey.
January is a notoriously difficult window to do business in, so 3 players arriving is probably wishful thinking. I am hoping we might sign a couple of players to fill the gaps I mentioned.

24 Dec 2018 09:11:38
I think we will add to our squad but how many and where who knows.
I think Mesut will go along with Elneny so we will need to bring in someone.

24 Dec 2018 14:58:18
Happy Christmas RG, I just gave you a thumbs up as my prezzie to you, have you got me anything this year mate? :-) what is it? Tell me, tell me, tell me now! :-)
Seriously it's good to see you posting again mate, hope you have a great one Geeza.

23 Dec 2018 09:57:04
Probably just me but managers bitching about referees is a real bug bear! It’s swings and roundabouts we all can remember henchoz ( let it go man ) but even yesterday the tactics of Barnes etc unpunished and the FIVE yes five Burnley players offside at a free kick . Can’t wait for VAR - do we get that extra fa cup ( let it go ) COYG.

23 Dec 2018 11:56:29
VAR can't come soon enough but people have to remember (jamue rednap for one) it only changes obvious errors, tight decisions won't change. For instance, the "PENALTY" yesterday and "OFFSIDE GOAL" would have stood. They weren't glaring errors. But bring it on.

23 Dec 2018 12:19:37
Oh and Arsenal players would not have been booked for diving and ashley barnes probably wouldn't have been sent off for stamping. Michael owen would have 100% had his goal chalked off in the FA cup final though. Lol.

23 Dec 2018 13:21:40
Totally agree Sussex it is what it is and over a season things really do even themselves out, i think it's important to remember when things go for you because it makes things easier to accept on the days they don't.
Wayne Rooney dived to end the invincibles run on 49 games but Pires dived v Portsmouth to make the invincibles possible in the first place.
Either both are fine or both are not fine but you can't mix and match to suit and still be credible.