Arsenal Banter Archive July 26 2015

26 Jul 2015 23:05:15
Just to balance the discussion

Chelsea won the league by scoring just 2 more goals than us.

Giroud out for long periods, Walcott out for long periods, Ozil out for long periods , Ox missed a lot of the run in.

Our scoring exploits aren't as bad as is being portrayed......I feel.

26 Jul 2015 23:53:41
Agree Bambam,

We will be starting off with a top class keeper from day 1, as opposed to mid season (last season), when Ospina took over from Sczezny.

Coquelin will be in starting 11 from day 1, unlike last season.

If we can get a bit of luck on the injury front, I see no reason not to be contenders.

Also, I have a feeling Jack and Theo will come of age this season.

27 Jul 2015 00:15:02
Giroud had to be taken off in a champions leauge game because wenger thought he had to protected. Also went 9 games with out a goal at the end of last season. Good player but not as a number one CF for a club that wants to win the leauge.

Walcott has never played a full season up front nor has he had a season where he didn't pick up a big injury. Has showed nothing in the 9 years at Arsenal to show me he is a top quality a CF. Decent back up but not a regular starter. Right wing is his best position.

Welbeck was a desperate signing at a bargain price. That all I can say about him.

We also lost out on 2nd because we didn't score in 3 home games in a row despite being the better team in all 3 games.

Cf is a priority, comparing us to the rest of the top teams in Europe we are so far behind. If we put our stikers up for sale how many top teams will want them? Not saying we need to ship them out but they are no where near the class of the top strikers in Europe.

27 Jul 2015 01:11:06
But we let in a lot of stupid goals. I mean, I agree that last season wasn't as bad as it was made out to be, but games like the 2-2 against Hull and Leicester were eventually the team's downfall; highish scoring draws

27 Jul 2015 02:00:41
Some good points but we never put a challenge in for the league, finished lots of points behind and threw away second place when we had a full ish sqaud and not to hard a run in. I know you support giroud and I can see why you do, but my stance on him hasn't changed. I agree though there are other reasons than striker, that cause me concern and i have stated previously and won't go into. We are going into the new season with renewed hope and the players look sharp and ready. We are ( in my case was ) an optimistic lot at arsenal and think that every year, let's hope we make less bad decisions and mistakes this season and go about every game with the right attitude and give ourselves a fair crack.

27 Jul 2015 10:24:19
I totally agree with noodles

There is no such thing as the perfect team. Chelsea won the league by a fair few points last season but even they are looking to strengthen. Barca dominated European football but even they are always looking for upgrades. Personally I believe the striker position is a crucial position in any team. Yes, a team should never rely on one man to get all the goals, but then the striker should at least always be one of the biggest threats. Whenever Giroud gets the ball in the box, I always kinda hope it was Sanchez or Santi. Yes he does score, but then does he score enough? No. Is he the type of player that would make a bug team adjust their usual style? No. Giroud has rarely scored a goal that had me screaming and jumping around the room. Some games will be tough, and the man in front of goal should be able to provide some spark every once in a while. A good striker will make the opposition adjust their style. This is where the fear factor is important

27 Jul 2015 12:41:25
I seems few goals giroud has scored that were screamers

27 Jul 2015 13:26:45
A great form of defence could be a super potent attack.
I am sure we defended well at times because teams were afraid of what our attack could do to them...
A potent attack, always gives you hope just like Chelsea's defence gives them hope of holding out for a draw or single goal lead.
Lets beef up the attack!

26 Jul 2015 19:53:40
Hey Gooners,
As wrong my comments may seem to be, I still say we need a world class centre forward.
For the past three seasons we've been scoring around 70-75 goals in the premiership.
We used to have Rvp in 2011-12 but our team wasn't getting enough goals, and when the team started to get goals from midfield, our world class striker left(though he got a lot worse treatment from van gaal and is sold now) and the rest is history.
But look at man city and the Liverpool side of 2013-14.
They had sturridge and Suarez.
One that can get 20 goals and the other 30 goals.
We have Giroud for 20 goals, and benzema for 30 goals would do this summer.
Otherwise we will not win the title, as shrewd it may seem.

26 Jul 2015 20:25:32
I agree we need another striker but depends weather Wenger thinks we do I hope so

26 Jul 2015 21:16:00
Totally agree

26 Jul 2015 22:24:02
Agree but Martinez has gone to Atletico Madrid, Lacazette staying at Lyon, Benzema will stay at Madrid and Higuain will stay at Napoli.

Aguero will stay at Titty and Suarez will stay at Barca.

Who is left?

26 Jul 2015 22:27:05
Although I do agree we need another striker you say Giroud for 20 goals and no one for 30. Is Alexis not capable of 30?

26 Jul 2015 22:55:29
Giroud 20.
Theo 15.
Sanchez 15.
Rambo 10.
Jack 8.
Santi 10.
Welbz 10.
Defence 10.

Equals Champions.

27 Jul 2015 00:03:06
You forgot ozil for 12 goals and ox for 10 lol

27 Jul 2015 05:36:31
Agree with all you Gooners who replied.
We need to make an offer which a club can't simply refuse.
We need to cough up a few extra millions.
Imagine if we offer 45-47 millions for reus? Will they refuse that?
And besides Dortmund don't have champions league football.
reus will be pretty much interested in the move.

27 Jul 2015 07:29:18
Ahhh, thank you Stephen.

You are correct :-)

27 Jul 2015 09:53:15
Reply to Dags - Lewandowski

27 Jul 2015 11:44:06
I'm feeling very hopeful now that you put it like that Dags, there's definitely goals in the squad. I think the Ox will be someone to keep an eye on this season too, he is getting towards prime age and has plenty of experience. I think he will also be trying to add more goals to this game aslong as he can keep fit this season.

27 Jul 2015 16:31:15
Baggins,

Yes please..problem solved.

26 Jul 2015 18:18:21
What is everyone's thoughts on Akpom?

He looked a little selfish to me.

I know he is a striker so that is not all bad, but he needs to look up and find a pass to a better placed player. (I imagine Ramsey will be having a word with him after the game).

I think he can make it (eventually), but he has to start playing for the team and learn when to be selfish and when to lay it off to a teammate.

26 Jul 2015 19:28:57
I think he was just trying too hard to prove himself

26 Jul 2015 21:55:29
James.r I think we are distant relatives. All the younsters year after year that show promise at 17 18 with the exceptionof a few don't make it, and not only with us. But let's hope we have a few world beaters to come thru. Nowadays they don't get time to prove themselves or don't train on and end up moving on eg denilson, vella, merida, alliadiere, bendtner, landsbury, bentley etc etc.

26 Jul 2015 22:25:37
Think I will change my name to Dags R.

26 Jul 2015 22:31:20
Dg to Dr yes that suits you just fine.

26 Jul 2015 16:54:44
Adelaide looks a very good prospect

26 Jul 2015 19:14:40
I love Australia, the weather is lovely this time of year and koalas are so cute!

26 Jul 2015 19:30:36
Lol 337.

Bambam, hook line and Sinker :-)

26 Jul 2015 23:07:26
Nice to see the bait was taken :) x

26 Jul 2015 15:34:42
Lord bentdner to score today?? 😀

26 Jul 2015 21:39:32
My prediction is no he won't and we will win 1-0 with Adelaide finding theo with a lovely pass and theo to score

26 Jul 2015 14:07:33
Strangely i do not see belik or gnabry in the squad for these games strange?

26 Jul 2015 16:48:29
Gnarby is going out on loan isn't he

26 Jul 2015 19:45:57
Yes strange why those two r not involved

26 Jul 2015 09:20:04
I read theo has signed av4 year deal with the club any truth eds