Arsenal Banter Archive August 27 2016

27 Aug 2016 19:22:32
Why do we always have a leaky defence whenever we take the lead. Regardless the scoreline we got to still stay tight defensively because winning a game begins with keeping a clean sheet so you could stay in the game. We've got to work on it as we could get hurt by a highly spirited team. We've got to fight from the zero minute till the final whistle.
Great performance today though.

27 Aug 2016 19:58:29
I don't know why as Arsenal fans we do this Willy and I'm not digging at you but it's always a case of if we as a team or an individual player hasn't been flawless there is reason to complain.

Like I said I know you're not moaning but so many pick on so many trivial things when no team ever manages the perfect 10 in a game but unless we do its doom on the horizon.

27 Aug 2016 20:22:34
It's not that

Mentally in their heads the game is won there would be a drop for sure, if you look at the goal it had about 2,000 rebounds .

If settle for that every week.

27 Aug 2016 20:51:12
What is needed after the break is for us to go on a run of 5 winning games that very importantly would include beating Chelsea, now that would be different but most importantly it would give everyone players fans a reason to think this season might just be different too.
Much like the win at city did a couple of seasons back.

27 Aug 2016 20:52:43
Agree with that Red,

I would take a 3-1 every day of the week.

I'm sure Man Utd supporters aren't moaning because they left it until 92 minute to score the winner.

Very happy today.
We still have players to come back, plus a couple of new arrivals.

27 Aug 2016 22:07:14
Willy wasn't moaning, he was highlighting a valid point, not just today but often, it is something that is a major factor in why we underachieve. It all ways going to hold us back, its something the very top teams can do.

27 Aug 2016 22:37:55
I'd love to see us go out andbeat teams by 4,5or 6 goals. On occasion it feels like we are capable and holding back for some reason.

27 Aug 2016 22:40:40
I made it perfectly clear I didn't think Willy, he is one of the more positive posters, was moaning, but thank you Steve you have highlighted my point perfectly.

Some how I knew I could rely on you. 😀.

27 Aug 2016 22:51:14
Maybe not dags, but they'll be moaning when they get charged from the fa.

27 Aug 2016 23:27:42
Mgm thing is isn't it poor old hull who will get charged as well for not controlling the crowd.

28 Aug 2016 00:55:25
Steve it was when Rashford scored, about 100 fans attempted to get on the pitch, and one of the stewards got punched, they crushed an advertising board where he was sat.

28 Aug 2016 01:48:08
Mgm yes that's what I thought but I think hull will get a smacked arse as well.

28 Aug 2016 09:34:50
Nice of you to be paying an interest Mgm, it is appreciated 😁.

28 Aug 2016 10:22:39
Clean sheets home or away give that invincibility aura around a team. The harder it is or just as important seems, for a team to score against us. The more they worry about it.

28 Aug 2016 18:29:12
Honey my brother was dropped on his head when he was born, now he's a man u fan, I bought him tickets for his birthday, and ended up going with him.

27 Aug 2016 18:27:13
Was a good win today the team seemed sharper was happy with that.

27 Aug 2016 19:57:53
Haven't seen the game yet but 1 3 win anywhere in the premier league is a good result by anyone's standards.

27 Aug 2016 22:40:09
Absolutely,
And plenty of players to come back after International break.

27 Aug 2016 23:18:26
Dags you have just put the hoodoo on that one.

27 Aug 2016 18:16:35
Raver
Ive just read your post, i'm up for a wager on us finishing above you in the league
(wish I had met you 20 years ago. lol)
Also who goes further in the champions league.
I'm up for that my old mucker.
Its great to see your positivity.
we have a few that moan on about every thing.
What a wonderfull life they must lead.

27 Aug 2016 19:54:30
No idea if this is true Welshy but apparently If you had a £10 bet with a Spurs fan in 1995 that Arsenal would finish above them, and then went "double or nothing" every year since, you would've now won £10,485,760. 😉.

27 Aug 2016 21:53:52
Welsh don't do it you will put the mockers on itgood and proper.

27 Aug 2016 22:55:15
If you had a 20 year acca red dog it would be something like that pal.

27 Aug 2016 15:56:51
Not sure why we aren't in Red today - not much time for the third kit. Looks a bit like a chelsea kit 🙀.

27 Aug 2016 17:36:55
It gives mezut plus ten heading stats everytime that kit gets worn.

Like batman's belt but for Germans.

;)

27 Aug 2016 21:02:27
i like that kit.

27 Aug 2016 15:52:14
Team and bench looks quite good today - pace and power on pitch with plenty options on the bench.
With injuries to return plus two new signings - if we stay fit then we have a really good squad which should challenge from here on in.
If we add another striker as Perez may well play right wing - that would be the game changer.
Couple of big IFs but I am a positive chap

COYG - 3 up today at the halfway mark!

27 Aug 2016 14:06:19
Gunner just for you i'm going for 0-3 win today mate.

27 Aug 2016 16:56:05
Decent shout Steve :-)

27 Aug 2016 10:46:02
Serious question
No posts on today's game?
No posts on our champions league draw?
Has interest in our season already hit an all time low?
Has the clubs lack of ambition finally started to catch up with them?

27 Aug 2016 11:21:32
Sorry mate, we'll win 17-0 today, beat Man City in the final of the Champions league 4-1, Perez hatrick and Wenger will sign a new 10 year contract.

You clearly heard that here first and I can say with absolute certainty you won't hear it anywhere else.

27 Aug 2016 11:38:09
I think your bang on G 👍🏻

ive never felt like this before mate, I'm actually not arsed what happens this season or whether I watch us play or not.

I had such high hopes when we signed xhaka straight away, I was all excited and buzzing but now I just feel we're at an all time low and it's depressing n boring n repetitive. I'm actually bored of Arsenal now.

27 Aug 2016 11:54:00
Hopefully our team clicks today and puts in a mouthwatering performance which will grab my attention again.

27 Aug 2016 12:01:25
The club has a lot to answer for Je mate, its such a shame that what should be the excitement of a new season where fans of all clubs should be dreaming of what might be possible has been lost at Arsenal.
West Ham Everton Liverpool utd Chelsea City Leicester Spurs Bournemouth fans and more are full of what this season might hold in store for their club but with Arsenal there just is no buzz or sense of excitement simply because the impression is the club are just simply going through the motions once again.

27 Aug 2016 12:14:10
I did bang a little post on here about the UCL draw literally minutes after it got announced mate!
It was relegated to the less popular 'other' posts page though, so don't worry, I've got you on that one!

As far as today's game goes, I'm a little nervous.
Both teams looking for their first win, the atmosphere amongst our fans could get incredibly toxic if we don't win this game and it won't be easy, hopefully Özil will start today and Giroud too, which would give us a focal point up top at least.

A lot of people will still be talking about Lucas/ Mustafi today anyway and there's rumours one or both will be announced after today's game.
Personally, I think IF they are to be announced, it'll only be today if we win.
Losing/ drawing and then being like 'by the way, new signings! ' would be a mistake I think, it'd be a silver lining, but I think people would be too naffed off to appreciate them fully, so maybe Monday/ Tuesday!

I think overall, fans are fickle and the mood around the club is low at the moment, even with two potential signings (maybe more if we're lucky) people are disappointed in how the clubs has performed on and off the pitch, as always a win or two will change that right up.
We've got Chelsea soon too, so we need to get a bit of form going before meeting them.

I'm sure once we hit normal service (assuming we do) then there will be a bit more of an upbeat feel amongst fans!

27 Aug 2016 12:21:58
I think you both sum it up very well. What's there to say about Arsenal that hasn't already been said thousands of times, and that's just on here. I lament about the good ole days on this site where we used to have real angry and personal debate over whether Wilshire or Monreal or Walcott or Arteta etc was good enough for Arsenal. Ahh, how I miss those good times. :)

27 Aug 2016 13:21:19
I mentioned it after going to the Liverpool game, that sense of apathy, that fans really have had enough of what seem to be missed opportunities and no discernible reason or reasons behind it.

I think I said about Klopp being good for us and in reality it's more often than not his personality, as daft as that sounds, that excites fan. Wenger now has the opposite effect.

We are 5 points behind, 2 games in and already playing catch up.

Really is the first time I've felt nothing to get excited about. It's shocking really for this fantastic club.

27 Aug 2016 13:28:43
Of course I jest because in honesty the page has denigrated into a massive moanathon

Understand why but I think it's now far more widespread among fans, they have simply had enough of failing to make good short comings, to act swiftly or take advantage of opportunities that could fall our way.

Despite getting through the stadium build we still appear to be standing still.

27 Aug 2016 13:54:42
Has it not occurred with a CB and CF coming it's gone quiet as people are trying to look back through things to find something to moan about.

27 Aug 2016 13:55:30
I have never in my life known so many friends who are arsenal fans be so disheartened by what is going on at our club. It very sad and I really think its all very damaging. Many people know our "success" is also our problem, wenger and the way the club is run.

27 Aug 2016 13:56:38
I'm same as you red dog and stoner. I understand the feeling but I'm not one for pissing and moaning about it! Don't see how it helps. But everyone deals with things in their own way!

27 Aug 2016 03:41:35
Sod the Champions League.
I get fed up with it every year.
Let's concentrate on the premier league until we can truly contend for this competition.
I know we can't avoid it. But every year it's like watching a re-run of the year before.
I suppose it's better than watching Eastenders or Coronation Street though or is it just as boring? .
😂😂😂😂😂.

27 Aug 2016 08:13:14
I totally agree with you, we don't need the revenue from it, let's get the PL.