Arsenal Banter Archive April 04 2016

04 Apr 2016 17:33:12
We have kept two clean sheets in convincing wins in our last two matches. Do you play Ospina or Cech against West Ham?

04 Apr 2016 19:40:33
Harsh on Ospina but Cech every time.

04 Apr 2016 21:26:49
Tough call.
I think Ospina has done himself proud.
Either or In my opinion.

04 Apr 2016 21:26:49
Tough call.
I think Ospina has done himself proud.
Either or In my opinion.

04 Apr 2016 21:56:06
Never change a winning team.

{Ed025's Note - always play your strongest team!..

04 Apr 2016 22:34:40
Your strongest team is your winning team. But I would use cech.

04 Apr 2016 22:39:30
If we won 2 on the trot without Kos would we leave him out no matter how well Chambers had played in his absence?
If Cech Kos Ozil or Sanchez lose form by all means drop them as no one should play on reputation alone but when fit and in form they are our 4 class above players so pick themselves above others simply because they are that good.

04 Apr 2016 22:42:16
Agree Ed,
But have always been a fan of Ospina, apart from CL clanger, he has always played well.

{Ed025's Note - hes not a bad keeper at all dags...but hes not petr mate..

04 Apr 2016 22:53:30
Your strongest team and a winning team are not synonymous! I agree with g62, play Cech everytime unless he has the slightest niggle then there's absolutely no need to risk him with the form Ospina is in.

04 Apr 2016 23:17:13
Agree Ed, but I just think there should be polarity through the team.

If Iwobi is playing well and scoring, Giroud shouldn't just walk back into the team.

If Joel Campbell is playing well, should Theo walk straight back into the team when he is fit?

If Elneny is playing well, should Ramsey stroll straight back in when fit?

Every position should have competition amongst players and every player should have competition from like for like players.

Cech, brilliant as he is, should be no exception mate.

{Ed025's Note - i get your point dags and it has validity but the players you mention would be a matter of preference as they are of similar ability, i dont think the goalkeeping spot is even close mate..

05 Apr 2016 11:16:33
Fair point Ed.

05 Apr 2016 17:46:39
Ed is spot on! However it'll be interesting to see what Arsene does when santi/ Rambo/ wilshere are back. Who do you take out? Elneny or coquelin?

05 Apr 2016 18:51:25
Dags I see and in principal agree with you because what's the point in a player getting and making the most of his chance when it comes along if he's onlky going to be dropped again!
But like Ed says it's Cechs excellence that has to be the deciding factor, very very tough on Ospina thought all the same.

04 Apr 2016 08:43:57
Dags (et al) Mkhitarayn has great stats but Calhanoglu might be a better bet?
22 years old, keep Mesut company and not only a fine prospect, but already doing well in the Bundesliga.

I fear Cazorla will be off back to Spain: Ramsey not consistent enough and although a fine player strangely upsets our balance.
Wilshere too injury prone, Arteta, Flamini, Rosicky finished at the top level. Yes Elneny, yes Iwobi, yes the Ox, yes to bringing back Gnabry and Zalelem. A reinforcement is needed.

MF.

04 Apr 2016 12:54:15
Good spot Max,
Looks very decent and has a reputation as a dead ball specialist.

04 Apr 2016 16:16:02
Didn't madrid inquire about him last year and we're told specifically he's not for sale though (think ed002 said) . I'd imagine if calhanoglu became availble they'd get first dibs.

They also want hazard though so could be an outside shot for us.

Can't wait for transfer season!
Everyone's touting summer spending sprees and I've just seen higuan in tesco.

:)

04 Apr 2016 16:40:56
"Higuain in Tesco".

Love it Gav.

Only problem is, Wenger won't sign him as he only shops in Poundland.

04 Apr 2016 19:14:50
Maybe; I think questionable compression bandages, some close date easter eggs and bulk buy smoking paraphernalia is more Jack wiltshire's territory?

04 Apr 2016 05:13:17
A rare positive post for this site:

I've just got round to watching the full match against Watford (spent the weekend away in hotels to do a couple gigs) , and how well did Elneny play? I know that everyone seems to be on his John Thomas at the moment and i'm anxious about getting too eager about him this early but I can only think of one word to describe his performance and that word is 'tidy'.

There were a number of times where he was like a crab, sprinting sideways to sweep up any danger just in front of the back four. Also, he was very tidy with possession and distribution - usually playing the simple pass straight to feet and not giving any opposition players a chance to intercept.

It's not the most spectacular word and he's not the most spectacular player but he seems to be what we need and may bring a lot to our team.

04 Apr 2016 13:44:48
Over the last few years everytime i have watched FC Basel play I have always been very impressed with the style they play and how comfortable they all are on the ball. I can't say that Elneny ever shone out, but its clear that he has the Basel mindset, always wants the ball, nothing spectacular, but he knows its a team game.

04 Apr 2016 16:19:17
I have been praising him even before we signed him.

(Blowing my own trumpet :-) )