Arsenal Banter Archive November 05 2013

05 Nov 2013 21:39:29
ANDY GRAY. Can somebody answer this question. Am I imagining things or would I be right in saying that ANDY GRAY has never had a good word to say about Arsenal. It seems to me that everything he had to comment on Arsenal he is always finding fault. Honest answers only please.

Didn't realise he was still about, though he was in hiding

I completely agree. On NBC, there have been plenty anti-Arsenal comments made by commentators. Even in the last game, one of the commentators (I forget who it was) talked about how Arsenal aren't a "top team." He said something like "Top teams don't do [this]. ", referring to us allowing Liverpool a couple scoring chances at the end of the game

I think Ray Wilkins is worse. He's so far up Chelsea's arse you would need an AA recovery van to pull him out.

05 Nov 2013 20:23:54
Manchester United look anemic create so few chances compared to what they used to I am looking forward to payback!!

We are all more confident than for years but we mustn't get over confident, they are still a good side even if not what we are use to them being.
For the first time in longer than I are to remember we play them without fear but full of REAL belief and at the very least equals.

They will want to silence their critics and burst our bubble but the question is are they up to it? Are they, are you they really

Yes they did look very lethargic but you can never underestimate them. Any team with Rooney, RVP, Chicarito and Jananuz(spelling) should never be taken too lightly, so I think we will only win by 5-0 (smiles)

05 Nov 2013 11:47:21
I think people are underestimating how good theo is going to be for us when he gets back. Means ozil can go back to the centre off the front, and walcott back on the right.

I can't remember which game it was, but when ozil and walcott played together ozil put walcott through numerous times, when walcott gets his shooting boots on he will be lethal.

Think it was Sunderland. If Walcott had his finishing boots on ozil could have had 5 assists on his debut

I`d like to have some of what you are smoking! Walcott has never had his shooting boots on most of his goals are scuffed efforts, he can't cross a ball doesn't have the football brain to see others in bettter scoring positions but can run fast as hell in a straight line. So why not use this to our advantage and use him in as a impact player, when most teams will be running out of steam. Rotate him with Risicky or the Ox or even Garnby. Praise where praise is due.

Think that's a bit harsh, he is much better than he used to be. Form is the main thing, and coming back from injury and regaining a spot, is not easy. unless you are gifted with god given talent like Ozil, wilshere, Caz, Rosicky.

Ramsey worked his boots off to be where he is and giroud, koser and per did the same. Even Sagna worked himself into a better player to what he was last year.

We are playing well, doing well, and pending the dortmund game I think we need to do well to go forward.

i would take a draw with Manchester United to play on sunday. then its international week, and with the likes of Ozil, Caz, already qualified, and much needed rest for our thin squad for the likes of Arteta, Flamini, Rosicky, along with per and jenks.

lets hope we can actually enjoy the time off, and when they are all back. get kicking into high gear and move ahead into a even more difficult december.

Simply have to disagree Smilertee.

Theo doesn't have the touch yet but he can shoot and can also see a pass - his crossing does need to improve as well as his power though

Really smilertree? theo was great last season. "scuffed efforts"? what, all 14 of them? sure, he has taken a few seasons to settle in but imo he is one of the best wingers in the country and a real team player

Whatever you think of Walcott, you would`nt drop any of Ozil, Cazorla or Rosicky the way they`re playing at the moment unless you rest Olly and put him up front.

Fair shout Brentwood but I wouldn't play Theo upfront just yet, so soon after his injury lay-off. I think if he does play it will be as sub, probably coming on for Rosicky, who is playing out of his skin at the moment.

True, it's going to take time for Theo to get back into the starting 11. And he is going to have to fight for it without a doubt. I think he should start making coming a comeback as a striker as this requires considerably less running than on the wing. Also, he never has been one to really support Sagna with tracking back. So he should get some game time up front till his fitness is up

Ok so please let me try and exonerate myself I think Theo is a really good player, but one to fill a starting line up I see him more as an impact player and yes with his scoring ability be it scuffed or not then we would be thankful of this contribution especially late on in big games. At the moment he needs to be on top of his game to regain a starting place and that really applies to all the midfielders we have definitely got class in these positions now all we need in the next transfer window is a forward to rotate or play along side Giroud who is growing in confidence and as a player and good luck tonight boys.

THATS MORE LIKE IT SMILERTREE LOL