Arsenal banter 3

11 Apr 2024 16:49:34
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new player profile about, Alexander Isak

10 Apr 2024 21:57:27
Another step forward, no advantage to take to Munich admittedly but most importantly no huge deficit to bravely attempt but ultimately fail to overcome in the second leg.

Unquestionable progress in my opinion.

11 Apr 2024 09:05:37
Defo John mate.
Away goals don't count double which is a big plus imo.
They have home advantage but that can in some incidences go against you.
We are on a journey with this manager and squad which tbh after being thumped 4-1 by Chelsea in the Europa League final wasn't even in the planning stage.
COYG ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.

11 Apr 2024 13:19:24
Hi Bill mate, in CL games past we've gone into the second leg as good as out after suffering huge first leg defeats to Bayern and Barcelona but this time we go into the second leg 100% as equals 👍👍👍 that's yet more progress in my book mate 👍.

10 Apr 2024 19:08:57
Evening all Ed's and fellow gunners, hope alls well. was thinking about last night game. and after the blistering start and sublime goal by saka I really thought Bayern were there for the taking. then the two goals against us were criminal on our behalf. I'm a huge fan of David raya. but have never ever been a fan of goalkeepers coming out of their area unless vitally important to do so. maybe I'm too old school. but in my eyes a keeper's job is to help keep the penalty area and more importantly to protect the goal. so I don't know why he thought the need to take up the position he did in the build up to the equaliser. if he just stayed in his area the simple ball back to him is played and that goal just does not go in against us. second goal against us is just one of those things. sane is rapid and the slightest touch, which it was and he's going over. thought we was better in second half, more focus and composure Jesus and Leo made a big difference when introduced and well worked second goal. lastly if your giving a pen for sane then saka's should have also been a pen. but it doesn't always make sense. 2-2 and on to next week. and as much as I want the arsenal to progress. I think it's advantage Bayern. strictly because the next leg is at their gaff. I hope and pray I'm wrong. and we make it through. COYG/ VTH. 🔴⚪️❤️.

10 Apr 2024 09:01:14
I thought we were a tad sloppy and off the pace a bit, confident we can win in Germany.

Very lucky to get a draw, especially after the ref decided not to give a penalty after Gabs clearly picked the ball up in the box. odd.

But 2-2 is ok and it's a 50/ 50 shout.

10 Apr 2024 09:26:41
Is that you ox mate.

10 Apr 2024 10:52:57
Yes Mate.

10 Apr 2024 11:36:47
How’s it going Banbury

What’s your thought’s on the season so far?

10 Apr 2024 12:24:40
It's been excellent, especially since Jan 1st. The West Ham and Fulham defeats could prove very costly but time will tell.

Good to get Timber into the side, left back has been a bit of an issue but in saying that the defence have been superb

I am now unsure if we need a striker KH is now contributing, just wondering if we were to get a striker would that change our style of play.

I think we have been better than last year even if we finished 3rd, there isn't anything to choose between us and the other two.

10 Apr 2024 12:35:38
Great to have you back mate.

10 Apr 2024 07:34:13
I'm happy with the result last night. Years gone by we would of got hammered.

Mistakes led to their goals and I'm sure Mikel will address them in training

For me rice has to play cm, we look so comfortable when he plays their.

Once again martinelli offers nothing, I think he's been found out. big shout to Jesus and trossard they got us back in the tie

We will be better in Munich and I strongly believe we will go through to the semi finals.

10 Apr 2024 08:43:08
Hello Mal mate, like you I thought Martinelli was poor. Mistakes at this level will be punished.
The big let off for us if you can call it that is away goals don't count double so it's a level playing field next Wednesday.
First things first though is 3pts against the Villa on Sunday.

10 Apr 2024 10:30:42
Martinelli needs to take on the fb more like he used to. He’s turning into our version of Grealish- run down the line and then turn and pass back or sideways.

10 Apr 2024 10:49:37
Totally agree Glenn mate

Just doesn’t do it for me anymore

And it’s not a vendetta.

10 Apr 2024 12:57:43
Martinelli's strength is his pace I reckon. One on one he'll always get there first. I'm a big fan.

{Ed025's Note - i think he is very talented Sally but i do question his stamina, he seems to be doing very well then fade second half which is why he gets hooked so often, maybe its under instruction that he gives his all early on then gets replaced by either Trossard or Jesus i dont know, but a guy with his skill set should be doing a lot better imo mate..

10 Apr 2024 13:19:58
I agree he’s quick sally but his first touch is awful.

10 Apr 2024 13:22:26
And he’s not In sakas league

If someone was to offer us silly money I would bite their hands off

As I said it’s not a vendetta I just don’t rate him.

10 Apr 2024 14:12:20
I think Saka is an exception for a young player. I don't think there are many players that young with his consistent skill set.

10 Apr 2024 14:15:05
Jesus is due for an operation in the summer so I expect that's why he isn't playing the full 90 minutes. I think the rotation of Martinelli, Trossard and Jesus seems to be working well atm.

10 Apr 2024 15:48:28
Ed0025, I do suspect martinelli knows he's only getting 60 minutes, and reckon that is why he's often out of steam by that point.

{Ed025's Note - you could be right SW, i think if he was brought on after half time he would possibly be more effective as defenders tire mate..

10 Apr 2024 18:15:24
The AMC membership numbers seem to be consisteblty stuck at 1.

11 Apr 2024 06:25:08
They were all poor on the night. Singling out Martinelli is ridiculous.

11 Apr 2024 08:53:40
The AMC was formed last season when Martinelli was our top scorer, but its certainly not a vendetta against the lad, insists their chairman, spokesperson and todate tge the only member of the AMC 😊.

10 Apr 2024 07:39:08
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Manchester United v Liverpool - A Quick Liverpool Perspective

10 Apr 2024 06:56:15
Wasn't at our best defensively in first half and we paid the price.
Showed great mentality in second half and I think a draw was a fair result even though imo it was a penalty.
The big games keep on coming
COYG❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.

09 Apr 2024 22:00:16
Looked nervy at times but a great performance overall, how that wasnt a red for big nose Harry i don't know.

10 Apr 2024 07:35:02
My thoughts exactly. He knew Gabriel was there. The game still doesn't respect head injuries enough in my opinion.

09 Apr 2024 09:31:34
Big game tonight

I'm just hoping we don't loose and go to Munich still in the game.

09 Apr 2024 11:41:13
Hello Mal mate.
Sticking my neck out
2-1 us tonight
A score draw in Munich
COYG❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.

09 Apr 2024 12:03:24
I think they will be overwhelmed and won’t be able to match us and we will win 3nil and lose 2.1 over there.

09 Apr 2024 12:14:42
Hey Billy mate, I would run around Tottenham with my big bamboo hanging out. If we got that result geezer.

09 Apr 2024 12:34:53
Tottenham
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED🤣🤣🤣.

09 Apr 2024 13:00:46
I've never looked forward to a match as much as this one, can't wait! ⚽️ and not because of Mal's post lol.

09 Apr 2024 14:44:47
I have also gone with 3-0 tonight. Whilst we haven't been convincing in the CL, I think the occasion is ours to relish tonight. We are palying some beautiful football, they have no fans and aren't playing anything like their best. Big night ahead! COYG!

09 Apr 2024 14:52:12
I think the atmosphere inside the stadium tonight Sally is going to be absolutely bangin.
My youngest daughter and son in law are going and they are like a pair of kids on Christmas eve.

09 Apr 2024 17:28:16
Beware the threat of unwanted footballing traditions and irony comes in shape of Kane and Gnarby and all will be well.

Kanes record for spuds against us was horrible and the irony of a player we should never have let go of in the first place biting us on the bum again is to be wary of and deal with once and for all.

Tonight we will be visted by the 3 Ghosts of Football past, Bayern Munich, Harry Kane and Serge Gnarby and we need make sure they are the ones saying "Humbug" after 180 minutes.

{Ed025's Note - what the Dickens are you on about?.. :)

09 Apr 2024 18:13:05
Absolutely brilliant Ed025 👏, love it mate 😊😊😊

Our defence needs to make Scrounge before the Ghosts look like Philanthropist on steriods and our attack make Bayern Kane Gnarby the prizes giant turkeys in the QF shop window 👍👍👍👍.

09 Apr 2024 07:39:09
{Ed's Note - Ork has posted a new article entitled, The case for keeping Erik ten Hag at Manchester United

08 Apr 2024 17:09:50
"IMO our forwards and midfield players are much better players than those at Arsenal's. I'd stand by that even if we don't win the league this season. "

I read this on the Liverpool page and nearly choked on my coffee!

08 Apr 2024 18:06:50
To be fair Jim they are entitled to think that as many many fans of every club are unable to overcome their biases, if an opposing player goes down in their teams box it's always a clear and obvious dive to them and if one their players go down in the opposition box it's always a stonewall penalty every time, and both var and refs are always useless if they don't give it 😊.

08 Apr 2024 18:30:49
Made me laugh also. Robertson, vvd, konate, taa, allison (best keeper in the world? ) Other than a rapidly declining Salah, the only decent part of their team is their defense!

{Ed025's Note - i think they are a very good side myself SW, Alisson is the best keeper in the world mate imo and MacAllister is excellent, VVD and TAA are very good as well, in Nunez and Diaz they have 2 very dangerous forwards and thats without Salah, they have a few good youngsters as well so when everyone is fit they are a force to be reckoned with, just my view of course....just dont tell anyone i said that.. :)

08 Apr 2024 19:36:16
Ii agree Ed025, Liverpool and City like Arsenal are where they are because of the fantastic players they have and the excellent way their managers get the best out of those players on a consistent basis.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but can be dramatically enhanced by the shirt those they are looking at are wearing and dramatically decreased if the shirt is just right 😊😊😊.

{Ed025's Note - absolutely G62.. :)

08 Apr 2024 23:11:28
A very good side, ed025, but stronger in defence imo. How'd your combined 11 look?

For me:

Allison

White (sorry, trent is clearly class but not at rb)
Saliba
Vvd
Robertson

Salah (maybe, but I suspect he's close to being finished at this level)
Odegaard
Rice
McAllister
Saka

Ed025 upfront: jesus needs an upgrade and I cannot choose a striker with finishing as poor as Nunez.

{Ed025's Note - i would not change much there SW, maybe Trent for White and as you say Salah may need replacing sooner than later, Nunez would be an impact sub but that does look a very strong side mate..

09 Apr 2024 13:04:38
SW. no place for Havertz? Mal is going to be p*ssed!