Arsenal Banter Archive August 28 2014

28 Aug 2014 22:38:34
Thank Goodness that Zigic rumour isn't true. I swear ta God I would rather have Wenger himself play upfront than that eejit

"Look at me, I'm Tall. Pay me thousands of pounds a week to run around a football pitch, showing everyone how tall I am."

That's some sliding scale from him to Cavani.

28 Aug 2014 22:37:25
I have NEVER agreed more with a post more than I have with Original AG lower down. Why the heck do people want a striker who holds the ball up? All great strikers I have ever known like to take defenders head on!If I was a defender, I wouldn't be scared of marking Olly G. But Sanchez with pace to burn and dribbling? That's the stuff defenders' nightmares are made of. The striker would be a sniper in war terms, so if anyone should be taking shots at goal, it should be the person who is most likely to score and that should be the striker, bar Messi and Ronaldo of course

29 Aug 2014 08:21:45
Great post, Arsene purchased him from what he saw him doing in the World Cup and for Barca.

He is getting used to us and the Premier League whilst getting back to full fitness.

I love it when a top player works his socks off too. We have a great player make no mistake.

With Theo back and a couple more in before the window closes we can be proper scary.

^^ Because that's the system we play.

28 Aug 2014 21:54:12
Is it just me No I don't think so, some pundits and even my friends think Arsenal can go all the way in the CL. And no I am not dreaming.

On yesterdays showing I'd say wake up and have some cornflakes

28 Aug 2014 22:27:39
If we make two great signings not including a decent CB then yes we may have a chance, as we are we'd seriously need to be riding our luck.

Yes we can win it. Just as long as we don't play, real madrid, bayen munich, Barcelona, psg or athletico madrid. Plus avoid chelski, and sheikh city.

What's it like in that bubble?

Which pundits are these then?

:)

28 Aug 2014 23:02:12
Can't see it to be honest.

The group stage is difficult, but winable.

Dortmund will be hard, but we beat them in Germany last year, but they beat us at Emirates.
No Lewandowski to worry about but they have bought well in Ciro Immobile and Adrian Ramos. Toughie.

Galatasaray is winnable, as long as we keep Sneidjer and Buruk Yilmaz quiet.

Anderlecht.
I think to qualify, we need to beat them home and away, plus win at home against the other 2 and boom, in the bag.

28 Aug 2014 20:57:56
Everybody seems to be writing Manchester United off already, which is unfair.

I believe Louis Van Moyes just needs time to settle in, and than next season they will be Champions.

My prediction.

1. Man Utd.
2. Sheff Wedn
3. Rotherham
4. Bolton.
5. Bournemouth.

Very good Dags! Clever!

28 Aug 2014 22:05:32
Thanks Doc :-)

That really made me laugh Dags.

I'm still coming for you though!

28 Aug 2014 23:43:41
Rue,

Like I said earlier, me Messi, you Carlton Cole, lol.

28 Aug 2014 20:45:12
Not so much a rumour but a friend and I have been talking and both think that Christian Benteke could be the perfect solution to our striker problem! He is strong, fast and good on the counter and has expressed his support for Arsenal. Have there been any whispers of this around because I have seen nothing and he seems like a great choice!

{Ed025's Note - good shout that BC..

Coming back from a major injury though, will he be the same?

Purely for the fact that he is available for transfer, quality and experienced Lavezzi imo would not be a bad signing

When I said that last season got laughed off the page. Now in thinking our bank balance seems to be a bit dtronger so let's aim higher.

28 Aug 2014 19:14:43
I'm off to the England game next week, have to say I am sad to see three England players in the squad, the last we need are more injuries

I am not sure why he needs to see Ox or Wilshire, Chambers yes but the other two. scratching head

28 Aug 2014 22:07:02
Bambam,

That's 3 more injuriesvfor us than :-(

Dags I just don't get the England set up, I was at the Denmark game earlier in the year when Jack got injured, what was the point of playing him, we were in the middle of a vital set of PL fixtures. me thinks wenger needs to start playing the games SAF did and get some lads on the treatment table on Sunday evening

28 Aug 2014 23:56:40
Make you right mate.

28 Aug 2014 18:51:31
What do you call a Manchester United director in monaco.

A tourist

{Ed025's Note - good one WG.. :)

Or a resident.

28 Aug 2014 22:19:06
A jobseeker.

A lost alcoholic

28 Aug 2014 18:08:04
Just seen the groups for the Champions League.
They seemed to have missed out which group Manchester United are in.
:-) :-)

28 Aug 2014 18:00:42
Manchester Uniteds dressing room minutes before they played Arsenal when we lost 8-2.
" Right boys I want you to go out there and kick them Arsenal players all over the pitch. Kick them in the nuts, elbow them in the eyes and headbut them. Do as much damage as you want" Be offside it doesn't matter either"
Then the door opens and Alex Ferguson walked in.
" Thanks for that Ref. I will take over from here" :-)

{Ed025's Note - love it golds..

28 Aug 2014 17:51:46
After the MK Dons game. Manchester United have decided to save money on kits by simply strapping a large fake wellington boot to their foreheads. It then becomes clear to all as to which side they are on.

28 Aug 2014 17:33:40
Hi Eds. Edison Cavini rumour not going away. . mind you. I definitely have been sniffing exhaust fumes

28 Aug 2014 07:21:53
PLEASE POST THIS ON BANTER PAGE ED.
AMAN. Re your post below concerning the Jack Wishere haters. Well seeing as I've taken enough stick over posts that I have made on the subject I also feel that your comments are aimed at the likes of me. So let me explain something.
I am not going to bother posting on here and saying what everyone wants to hear what is the point of that? . Secondly Jacks performance last night was adequate for the night it was no World Class performance it was not memorable it was just enough. But that is considering his last performances have been average to say the least. In saying that Ozil had an awful game I thought and although Santi seemed. to have a better game he has gone of the boil lately.
Sanchez worked his socks off and the Ox and Debuchy turned in a great performance but for the ridiculous second yellow card which I believe FIFA have got to start looking at and introduce Sin Bins for non violent contacts as its ruining the game. But that's another subject.
Anyhow I'm with Dagenham when he said that its comments like you made that want him to take a bit of time out. I've done it before I know where he is coming from. I wish people would leave it out with the snidey remarks your not sounding clever in fact you are alienating yourselves in a lot of people's eyes. There is no point in saying it was said tongue in cheek as you should start thinking before you open your mouth so to speak. We are not 10 year old kids we know what you are insinuating and to who. So try and keep it pleasant. There are enough mugs and keyboard warriors on here to keep this site going for the next 100 years mate. This site is not called ' Slag Someone Off ' it's called Arsenal Rumours and Arsenal Banter.

28 Aug 2014 20:38:57
Top post Golds.

28 Aug 2014 23:39:17
Jack was awesome last night and did a damn sight more than 'just enough' give the guy some credit when it's due.

Have been bogging wilshere up recently, I was at the game last night and I thought he was poor, a lot of fans in the clock end saying they would hands down accept 10mil for him. Ozil, was good in my opinion. It is his nonchalant style which makes him look poor, he is in actuall fact very accurate, very good touch and dynamic

{Ed027's Note - there's no way you were at the game if you thought Wilshere was poor

29 Aug 2014 01:12:14
You couldn't make this stuff up. . oh wait he did

Saint also said we were silent,

true for the 1st half, but second I could hear us loud and clear. after leaving a game I usually remember both halves.

28 Aug 2014 16:26:18
Any truth to the Falcao rumours ed. Apparently our representatives are in.Monaco, can you see a striker arrive before deadline day, much appreciated.

{Ed002's Note - I don't know of any Falcao rumours. I have explained that Arsenal have people in Monaco.}

28 Aug 2014 16:31:11
So I can now hope for:

Papastathopoulos
Carvalho
Cavani or Remy

I would be happy if we ended up with that list, even if Cavani dropped off.

28 Aug 2014 15:15:07
Pssst this is a secret so don't tell Dags. He thinks his jokes are better than mine but he only started after I left him my old joke book to read through. Anyhow he is on a break now. aren't you Dags?

28 Aug 2014 19:51:09
What?

And leave you to tell the jokes Golds.

Jeez mate, mine are bad but yours are terrible lol.

I better make a comeback because your jokes are killing this site :-)

28 Aug 2014 14:49:33
Rooney being made England captain.?
Can someone sensibly explain why because I am really curious to know. I honestly do not get that one unless the selectors are also shareholders in the hair transplant clinic Rooney went to and this is there way of keeping him quite i'm lost for words.

I agree Golds but seriously, my opinion of Rooney aside (and it's not a good one) there aren't too many other candidates?

Cahill?
Hart?

The list abruptly ends there. England have a real lack of talented players to pick from which is why chambers has been fast tracked in and why Rooney was one of only 2-3 candidates in the whole country if we're being honest.

28 Aug 2014 15:08:06
Listening to a lamp noodle like Roy Hodgson try and justify why he has made that jacket potato England captain was a painful few minutes.

Rooney was a quality player maybe 3 or 4 years ago, now he is garbage, how United failed to take the opportunity to off load him when they had a chance both amazes me and makes me happy in equal measure.

Currently the most over rated player in the premiership.

28 Aug 2014 17:44:18
Well I can't disagree with the Doc and Red Dog there.
Anymore?

Personally I like the way the Italians pick their captain. Player with the most caps. Now I know that would mean Rooney, but it goes to a player with the most international experience. Pretty sensible if you ask me

28 Aug 2014 23:31:35
I personally think that Roy should have picked a younger player to be future captain and build a team around. Maybe Cahill. Think Wilshere, Henderson etc are too young. But honestly, England currently have no players that are captain material since Terry, Gerrard and Lampard retired.

28 Aug 2014 23:42:06
Say what you like about Rooney but I'd swap him for Giroud in a heartbeat.

29 Aug 2014 00:02:46
First things first, he's our best player. No question.
Secondly a captain is your most influential personality in the dressing room, Manchester United and England have both made him captain, can't be a coincidence.

I'm not at all worried about Rooney being captain. Then again I'm not English. Take heart that your team is slightly better then mine although we I feel, have a more appropriate captain, I will be sad to see palace relegated (If it happens).

28 Aug 2014 14:13:22
Is it just me or is it a bit ridiculous that chambers gets called into full England squad? Has he even played for the under 21, s I don't know, but people wonder why England always fail as a team, and players prices are inflated, this is a prime example!

I completely agree. There is nothing wrong with him being in the Under 21s given that he's not played more than half a dozen games for us and less than 20 for Southampton.

His rise has been meteoric and there are no doubts in my mind that he will be an England and Arsenal regular for a decade or more.

The problem comes when England have no real options at right back. They only have Phil Jones as the only other RB in the squad with Glen Johnson and Kyle Walker injured. Hodgson has no other real option to be honest.

Decent post mate. I've often wondered if the selection doesn't happen without a little gentle persuasion from a players club. As soon as a player puts on the England shirt his price goes up. It's in the clubs interest money wise for their players to play for their country.

I agree its quick, but its only a friendly and i'm sure he will go into the u21's after this.

i know his rise seems quick (and I may be wrong) but hasn't he been the under 19s or Under 20's captain for some time?

i do hope wenger keeps him as a centre back, his stats for the start of the season have been better than almost every centerback in the prem for tackles made and won, passes, aerial dues won. plus he has stated he wants to play there, Dare I say but we could finally have another Adams and leader in the making.

28 Aug 2014 13:17:59
There seems to be a lot of chatter on here about Ozil and his apparent underperformance. I think He gets a lot of criticism, due to his running style and general languid approach. It's just his style. He is one of those athletes who doesn't look like they are pushing hard when they are actually moving at top speed. Usain Bolt doesn't look like he's trying to run fast. Michael Holding didn't look like he was trying to bowl fast. Kevin Durant doesn't like like he's trying to run fast when he beats everyone up the court. Ozil got the assist last night with a lovely 1-2 with Jack. He's just come back from a well deserved holiday after running his socks off for the German national team (for whom he was also harshly critiqued, despite working hard in every game in different roles). He was superb for us for most of last season, but definitely did drop his head after the Bayern game and let his form dip. Have some patience with him, let him get match fit, and enjoy watching him conduct a beautiful Arsenal orchestra. His brilliance will shine through, Mark my words.

Thank you! I was thinking along the same lines. Good post!

28 Aug 2014 13:43:31
GREAT POST!!

OUtback that is the post of the week, let's support this guys world class talent. Will get much better as Sanchez takes the pressure off. My man!

Yup people need to realize that we aren't going to get a great game from Ozil for 90 full minutes, but he is crucial to the team, even on his worst day.

28 Aug 2014 12:03:42
Wenger will not sign a striker his words not mine I brought Sanchez in to be my cf he said

He also didn't know that Giroud would be injured till the New Year.

He says that he was purchased but as soon a Giroud is Fit again he will be back out wide. Sanchez worked his socks off fair play but he is just not up to the physicality required for that position in the EPL. You need someone that can hold the ball up with back to goal and bring others into play. You also need to be physcically strong in the air which Sanchez is not and offer real box presence.

I fear We are going to struggle without Giroud up top to get hold of the ball. Sanchez or Podolski for that matter will get bullied out of a lot of games in the EPL if either are played centrally up top as the fulcrum point. Sonogo although more physically up to it is not the best technically with his touch to hold onto that ball either.

Walcott again like Sanchez is best running into space feeding off a big guy.

We need another striker for me that can do Giroud's role even when he was fit I still felt we needed competion for that role.

Bony might be good option perhaps a season loan with a view to a possible purchase at the end of season will be a good option.

Zigic like Sonogo not good enough and you can forget us spending 20Mill on a loan for Falcoa even though that would really give us a massive boost to our chances.

I disagree Ryan.

Get what your saying, girouds all about hold up play.

But Liverpool thrived last year with two forwards very much in the mindset of facing the opposition.

Alexis is a very strong player ball to feet -
He's lightning quick, explosive acceleration, low centre of gravity and he's got sublime control.

As long as it's played to feet he doesn't need to hold it up because he can make space for himself - something giroud has never done.

Like others have said, him with Theo could be deadly.

Defenders hate pace, and well have two blisteringly quick guys who can score playing off each other.

The thing is Liverpool are very much a counter attacking side and bring teams on to them therefore rely on pace and more direct balls over the top.

We are not like we once were with Henry etc such a counter attack side we are a possesion side and face teams that drop very deep so there is not so much space in behind.

We therefore need a player up top that will reliably keep hold of the ball when it is pinged up to him or alternatly we go completly the other way and do a Barcarlona and play without any striker as such and all players attacking from depeer positions gving the oppostion CB's nobody to specifcially mark causing confusion.

28 Aug 2014 09:34:54
Adrien Rabiot could be a very good signing. Under Wenger he could become a world class DM.

I think Wenger recognises that signing a world class striker at this stage will be difficult and so instead is adding a "body" to the midfield and using Sanchez as a striker.

I think with one more defender we have a good squad, and what will become more important is our training.

Was at the match yesterday and squad fitness and sharpness is very low. Equally, players are still very much learning about each other. On 3 occasions, our atticking midfielders passed to the wrong post (Sanchez likes to run far post / Giroud runds to near post). As a result 3 near post passes, when sanchez ran away from the ball.

Likewise, players are not seeing Debuchy's bombing runs.

Rabiot is not a defensive midfielder.

He's box-to-ox, but I think he can be deep lying pivot

I also think he is probably capable of playing there, make sure he hits the gym a bit though, he has the height but he needs some strength.

He's a number 10 from what I've seen/heard of him, would be a class signing, but really not we need. A luxury player

28 Aug 2014 09:15:23
Jack did very well last night and reminded his critics of which I very much am one what he could do, well done Jackie boy critics who are also Arsenal fans want to be proved wrong by you.
This is not the first time Jack has done this, there was Montpelier and Norwich last season and what about that Barcelona game a few years back?
Name Ramsey's Kos Merts best two games last season? Takes a little longer doesn't it.
Thats where Jack has to get too, yes its brilliant to see him when he's at his best but he knows like everyone knows it has to happen a lot more often, like 3/4 games or Its the very least 3/5 not 2 or 3 in 30 odd.
I and all of us want this to be a turning point for Jack and anyone who doesn't and wants him to fail needs to take a look at them selves and ask you he question of them selves "why don't I want what's best for Arsenal "?
But those people who are desperate to be proved right and to see Jack fail are very few and far between.
99.9% want what's good for our club and a Jack Wilshere that for fils all that fantastic potential is very good for Arsenal

Good post

Preach my son, preach.
That turn and burst of speed is something that is unique to JW. Walcott, Sanchez and the Ox will force defences to defend deep allowing Jack to do what he did yesterday but hopefully on a more consistent basis

I posted yesterday saying I expected a big performance from him - solely due to Ramsey's absence. I don't think those two can play in the same team, they end up getting in the way of each other. It's the same problem England faced for years with Lampard & Gerrard. Personally I'd go with Ramsey at the moment and Ozil @ No10 - Not on the left as he seems to be getting played every week.

28 Aug 2014 10:39:18
I think for the most part it's a lack of understanding, we can all read reports in the press about Jack and come to various conclusions without knowing the full story.

We can all see what he does on the pitch and Paul Merson made two good points last night, Jack has partly been his own worst enemy in rushing back from injury but this time I think he has got it right.

It is nothing to do with what happens in his private life it is how how trains and regains top fitness. He has the ability and I believe the will but there is always a blame culture and various players get singled out, some justly and some not.

Paul Mersons second good point related to Wenger how he has come in for criticism for lack of trophies and to this day it amazes me to hear fans say, why didn't he spend money before, he's always had it. Simply taking things at face value as they do stuff about Jack.

Merts point was that 17yrs of continuous Champions League football on a budget with numerous problems and what were called bad seasons. Manchester United have one bad season and can't even get in the Europa league. Arsene is a top quality manager make no mistake about it.

In my opinion whether he plays alongside Ramsey or not he is a quality player who will come good.

I still feel that Ozil should be number 10.

Playing ozil on wing is like playing cesc/xavi on wing. These are playmakers that need to be able to see the full pitch and pick out runs. To play them wide reduces there passing options by half.

**Please let's not turn this into a cesc versus ozil arguement.

For those is doubt, Ozil IS class - but he is a confidence player; much like gervinho.

These players need our support, and will deliver.

When he's had 10-15 more games where he is 100% injury free like he is now I believe we will see nearer to what we know he can produce, like he did last night but for longer dominating periods of the game. Staying injury free is key to this. He looks as strong as iv seen for a long time.

28 Aug 2014 08:26:27
Dags if you want to take a break from the site then fair play to you mate but after Tuesday all will calm down and many posters of the hostile variety will disapear, well this is my 3rd window on this fantastic site and in my limited experience its what usually happens.
The best response to people looking for an argument is usually no response at all but that doesn't mean you have to not take part in the bits you enjoy mate.
What ever you decide to do fair play to you but should the unthinkable happen and Arsene signs HIM! I'd like to see you fight the erg to post then mate :-)

I'm getting a little bit fed up with all the keyboard warriors that come out the woodwork to dig out other people.

We're all Arsenal fans (I hope!) Let's keep the banter to a humorous level and have a laugh on here otherwise it defeats the purpose of its existence.

Dags we need your jokes to roll our eyes to and your enthusiastic love of Loic!

I miss dags jokes!😃 I still did not understand the Michael oven one though.

28 Aug 2014 08:57:40
Thanks G62,

Good post as usual.

28 Aug 2014 08:59:37
Lol, thanks Greeny.

Wasn't much of a break was it? :)

28 Aug 2014 07:21:53
PLEASE POST THIS ON BANTER PAGE ED.
AMAN. Re your post below concerning the Jack Wishere haters. Well seeing as I've taken enough stick over posts that I have made on the subject I also feel that your comments are aimed at the likes of me. So let me explain something.
I am not going to bother posting on here and saying what everyone wants to hear what is the point of that? . Secondly Jacks performance last night was adequate for the night it was no World Class performance it was not memorable it was just enough. But that is considering his last performances have been average to say the least. In saying that Ozil had an awful game I thought and although Santi seemed. to have a better game he has gone of the boil lately.
Sanchez worked his socks off and the Ox and Debuchy turned in a great performance but for the ridiculous second yellow card which I believe FIFA have got to start looking at and introduce Sin Bins for non violent contacts as its ruining the game. But that's another subject.
Anyhow I'm with Dagenham when he said that its comments like you made that want him to take a bit of time out. I've done it before I know where he is coming from. I wish people would leave it out with the snidey remarks your not sounding clever in fact you are alienating yourselves in a lot of people's eyes. There is no point in saying it was said tongue in cheek as you should start thinking before you open your mouth so to speak. We are not 10 year old kids we know what you are insinuating and to who. So try and keep it pleasant. There are enough mugs and keyboard warriors on here to keep this site going for the next 100 years mate. This site is not called ' Slag Someone Off ' it's called Arsenal Rumours and Arsenal Banter.

28 Aug 2014 08:57:07
Ihave been around since before the M'villa times and this is the feistiest transfer window in a while haha!

All will go back to normal next week - hopefully we can go back to the enjoyable banter :)

Although you need to grow up if you think you are being targetted on a banter website.

28 Aug 2014 08:58:26
Good post Golds.

^^ Exactly you are not 10 year old kids, so take a post sometimes in light humor, I do not understand this site banter where we support another team and laud them, when their manager talk crap about our team, listen to the Besiktas manager, nothing but respect for Arsenal and the team. I am not slagging off anybody here, I repeat again I bought up DG's name for one of his jokes that's it. If people can't get over it I cannot help it. You have your views about Jack I have mine, as per your comments you shld perhaps take a leaf out of one my friends who is a utd fan, and still praises the little crap they have left in his team.

I agree Golds, it is opinions and we all have different one's, that's life.

And yes JW had a better performance but he had to seeing as Ramsey was missing.

If he goes missing against Leicester then he is back to square one .

Thanks BANBURY mate. As for the rest of the replies, you've lost me completely. Thank God.

Rob_afc. Sorry mate you are right . We have all got it wrong.

29 Aug 2014 00:13:45
I wouldn't worry about it Rob and Aman, they do the same routine to pretty much anyone that has an opposing opinion to their selves. Hound and then act the victim.
You this week, Witty last, me the week before, I could go on.

28 Aug 2014 05:54:47
Great result last night and the 3 new signings were excellent. Debauchy has replaced Sagna and settled in immediately. Chambers is a revelation and it's unbelievable to think he is only 19. Sanchez's work rate was immense, a superb signing.
Hopefully, with CL qualification confirmed, we will now sign the CB & DM players we desperately need. Striker-wise, we probably need a signing, but Wenger has a point in stating that we have quite a few options. Sonago is an excellent young talent, who we need to get behind while he develops physically & mentally. Don't forget players such as Wrighty, RVP & Henry, didn't mature as players, until they had reached 23 years of age.
Theo wants to play in the strikers role and we have Campbell, Podolski & Sanchez, as options. Imagine a front three of Sanchez, Walcott and Ox. The pace of the trio is frightening.
Fingers crossed that the two signings we need are made.

28 Aug 2014 01:37:23
Ed02 you have said that wednesday and Thursday are important days regarding transfers? Anything later regarding arsenal? Thanx will really appreciate your reply

{Ed002's Note - No.}

28 Aug 2014 00:40:12
Right this is not a ozil bashing post, but I am really worried, before you say he shouldn't be on the left, I'm talking about him since he's joined. He looks so uninterested and lazy since he's joined, a shadow of the player from Madrid . Doesn't contribute much at all except a few neat passes. Anyone in the arsenal team can do that with ease, I just don't think people should be saying he's unreal when he's quite clearly not. If it Means jack plays like he does tonight and can fit in the same team as Ramsey then drop ozil, it's not about names. It what they contribute on the pitch and the well being of the team. If he doesn't step up and jack starts to, then I'm sorry but I would bench him until he pulls his finger out and has that hunger and determination that is non existent at the moment. Thoughts?

Agree. He has moments of brilliance but does seem lethargic, he seems to slip under the radar a lot. I think he'd be a powerful weapon if he was used in the no.10 role with no defending duties.

28 Aug 2014 06:49:02
Wrong, he has played pretty much exactly the same, Arsenal are a shadow of Madrid. That's the problem

WG

What you really mean is the PL is completely different to LL

WG

What you really mean is the PL is completely different to LL

28 Aug 2014 00:54:43
Was at the game, wilshere was so inconsistent, lacked quality in the final third and lost the ball A LOT. Ozil was adequate. Sanchez was quality, but koscienly and the BFG were insanely good, like tony Adams and Martin keown level good. Flamini, good solid shift, debuchy looks world class, and monreal was a revelation this evening, I'll have some of what he's having

I thought wilshere was decent. He started the move which led to the goal! Also some good passes and bursts of pace which caused besiktas trouble. Missed an easy chance to score though.

28 Aug 2014 03:27:44
Lacked quality in the final third? Guessing that's because he missed "A" chance. wilshere had one of his best games in a long time, in the final third he created our goal, and then set Sanchez in again, who was unlucky not to get a second.

No, over the course of the whole game his passing on the break to the front three was poor. He also was caught on the ball far to often in the middle and defensive third. He did well for the goal.

28 Aug 2014 00:48:39
on whether he has contacted Zigic.
Zigic? No.
on the possibility of buying any more players.
If you want to make everyone happy, you just always buy players. But what is important is the performance on the football pitch and the solidarity we have shown tonight. Having said that, if you look at the players we have on the bench and those who are injured, we have players. I believe you cannot everytime buy when a player is injured.
on a defender or a midfielder being a priority.
We are open for any position as long as we feel that the player can strengthen the squad. Buy to buy, I don't see the purpose of that. If we find the players who we feel can give something to our squad, we will do it in any position. We are open but it has to be enough to buy. It has to make sense.
on whether he will sign Danny Welbeck.
No.
on whether Alexis can play up front for 3-4 months.
For three or four months? He can play there his whole life. I bought him to play as a striker, not to play only on the flanks.
on Jack Wilshere's performance.
I feel from game to game he grows. He got some criticism recently and the best response is to show on the pitch that he's getting better and better. I think he has found a little burst to get away from people which he didn't have for a while. In the last two or three games you see it slowly coming back.
on Song returning and Ozil's performance.
Mesut Ozil's performance doesn't concern me and Alex Song will not be coming back.
on whether Falcao is in his price range.
No.
on which Besiktas player he was most impressed with.
I was impressed by [Atiba] Hutchinson.

28 Aug 2014 00:31:40
People slag of giroud he plays a MOTM performance against Everton. People slag of Wilshere and he plays a MOTM performance tonight. Who's next for you fans that criticise players at every opportunity? Lol

Thats a bit of an exaggeration D, no one criticises Jack for 50 weeks of the year.
Well you did say every opportunity didn't you?
Last season there certainly wasn't a shortage of opportunities ad by far the majority Jack brought on himself!
We all want him to do well and concentrating on football is a great place to start

28 Aug 2014 08:56:16
Tongue in cheek D16, love it lol.

28 Aug 2014 09:57:32
Lol you know what I mean. The fans that moan about a player when they have an off day. Granted Wilshere has had a few. We don't seem to get behind our players when they have rough patches. Well some don't. On that note this season ticket gooner I know was moaning to me last week when Rambo got sent off saying that's the true awful Ramsey we know and his true form will now show. Fans like that annoy me. Thanks dags lol

Apologies D, its the dunces hat for me AGAIN!
I really should learn to read better.
Sorry mate got caught up in the whole attack/defence thing and shot a goodie by mistake oooops.
Easy to see why I'm always last pick on peoples paint ball teams isn't it.
My sad I think that's what the young whipper snappers say now days init?

Ozil has had more off days than them all put together!

28 Aug 2014 13:15:44
Valley gooner I will have a glass of what u have had please. I think ozil was quite unfairly criticised by the English media last season. I'm sure people like myself who saw every game would agree he wasn't as bad as a lot of people make out. I heard he created the most chances than any other player in Europe. Not looked into that yet tho. Which is what he is there to do

27 Aug 2014 23:59:05
For what it's worth, aside from JW and Alexis, Cazorla was very good tonight. Still underrated by many