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12 Feb 2025 22:32:59
Well done Everton! That's a nice two points dropped by Liverpool.
Hopefully our talented young guns help Arteta expose Liverpool dropped points over th3 rest of the season as we have some superb youngsters showing super promise š
COYG.
12 Feb 2025 22:55:22
This run of fixtures is what I've been clinging on to - they have wolves (h) , villa (a) , city (a) , newcastle (h) up next whilst we have leicester (a) , west ham (h) , forest (a) in the same space of time. Cracks are showing, and they did collapse as soon as it went against them last season, afterall.
I know we've lost all four forwards but if we could pull off a miracle winning run there's still 3points at anfield to play for as well! COYG!
12 Feb 2025 23:29:43
Forest wonāt be easy but will be fun to see what LFC are made of over the next few games esp if we can get our š© together. Fingers crossed.
Hoping the young guns show up &. Partey stays fit as heās turned up lately as has Riceā¦that striker decision could be costly. Any decent freebies going?
13 Feb 2025 08:24:55
Martinelli or Trossard down the middle, I don't see any other options, personally I'd like to see Martinelli because I've always thought he would be very good in the role but whatever Arteta does
Up the Arsenal š.
13 Feb 2025 09:00:44
You have always championed Gabi down the middle John. Hope his injury is not serious.
It's going to be a helluva of a ride.
13 Feb 2025 17:29:53
hi Bill mate, in the words of the late great Bob Marley
" you never know how strong you really are until being strong is the only option left open to you "
15 Feb 2025 11:15:11
Today's selection will be an interesting reveal of where Arteta goes with this. Will he opt for Sterling or one of the untested youngsters? If I had to gamble, I would think with Sterling. Either way, the options are limited.
Fingers crossed for three points and worry again on Monmday!
12 Feb 2025 12:16:30
Havertz out for the season . oh dear.
12 Feb 2025 12:35:24
I've seen that he's out for a couple of weeks rather than the season. Still a massive blow, though. Arteta has previously suggested it could be Nwaneri who steps in - would be interesting if so.
Champions League looks a lost cause too now.
12 Feb 2025 12:54:59
Story I read that he came home from Dubai and had the scan and has ruled him out for the season.
If it's true it's a massive lost.
12 Feb 2025 13:02:52
Can we make it next season as well.
12 Feb 2025 13:45:51
Differing reports as per, I have read a quote from him ( Apparently ) he is focusing on the start of next season.
12 Feb 2025 14:44:52
Ornstein confirms he's out for the rest of the season. š.
12 Feb 2025 09:14:36
When I am leaping about the living room after we have scored or won my wife calls me a fruitcake but when I am hiding behind the settee when I can't handle it my wife calls me a snowflake.
Not being sarcastic but just trying to bring a little laughter to a argument which is getting tetchy
Take care everyone.
12 Feb 2025 09:27:24
Why does everyone keep saying itās an argument lol just because two people disagree doesnāt mean itās an argument, Ed thinks one way I think another, itās just a difference of opinions thatās it, I didnāt mean any disrespect to Ed 1 as I think heās a sound guy and is always fair, and if I upset Ed in anyway Iāll apologise now sorry Ed, but in no way was I having an argument with him! Too many snowflakes thinking itās an argument ( thatās a joke before anyone gets offended lol) ahhahahah.
12 Feb 2025 09:51:56
Imagine what she'd call you if we actually won the league
Or a cup of some description.
#COYG.
12 Feb 2025 11:38:18
I dread to think Sharpyš¤£š¤£š¤£š¤£.
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11 Feb 2025 19:54:54
Havertz injured.
11 Feb 2025 20:39:01
So who will miss the chances now?
11 Feb 2025 22:33:23
Sterling probably.
12 Feb 2025 07:33:03
Do we have a youngster that can play up top itās worth a shot canāt do any worse than him.
12 Feb 2025 10:06:38
Khayon Edwardās or Nathan Butler-Oyedeji? Worth giving them a try although I think Trossard will start upfront if Havertz is out.
12 Feb 2025 12:54:50
Damn - May be out for the seasonā¦ Hope heās ok.
12 Feb 2025 15:36:34
Sy negative post again lol.
12 Feb 2025 16:10:01
Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into, Stanley!
What's the protocol here? Do we adjust expectations for the remainder of the season? Do we get upset? Are we allowed to be upset? I'm so wound up about making the wrong choice.
{Ed014's Note - from what Iāve seen itās pretty simple, the players are weak with no leaders in the team, the manager has no plan anything, we play shite football, we have no winners, Liverpool are the best thing since sliced bread.
Any amount of ex players have said we need a striker, we need a striker, Havertz is shite, but weāre now going to miss him, or hopefully he doesnāt play for us again this season or next.
Saliba wants to go to Madrid, Saliba actually isnāt that good, so probs wonāt be a miss. Did he actually say that.
Liverpool have already won the league and champions league, itāll be our year next year.
Oshimen, whose a troublesome fellow who every big club has avoided, is exactly who we need.
Youāre not allowed to be anything, get over it, the seasons done and stop being such a snowflake.
Goodbye!
12 Feb 2025 16:39:44
Now now ed.
12 Feb 2025 16:53:25
ššš
Besides the fact that we needed a striker even when we had Kai available, everything else is a non-issue for me. If Saliba wants to leave, fair enough - let's get max value for him and move forward.
I'm not saying Kai is shi*e, but he's definitely not what we needed and still need.
We're a really good team, if all our players are fit. We're great to watch, when we're firing. Then you have games like the cup games against Newcastle and Manu. It's more than a little disappointing.
Overall, yes, we've made progress. Could we have and should we have done better in the transfer windows? Absolutely.
Get off your big, fancy drama llama.
#doomandgloom #teatime #COYG.
12 Feb 2025 17:15:51
The club is paying once again for a total lack of ambition run by money men who are indifferent to winning trophies just about swelling the coffers. But hey there are season tickets to be sold so wait until we go big in the summer and people keep falling for it!
12 Feb 2025 19:24:46
Hi Ed014, hope your OK mate.
I have a riddle for you, when is a snowflake not a snowflake?
When it's a fruitcake of course!
12 Feb 2025 19:29:28
Sorry I hacked Ed14ās accountā¦.
12 Feb 2025 19:47:22
I miss you 14!
And I miss the days when Ed002 would swat the delusional into row Z - Isak and Oshimen indeed.
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10 Feb 2025 21:13:47
Shock horror ;
According to Sky, Saliba considers a move to Real Madrid 'the ultimate dream of his career', and the prospect of playing alongside France teammate Kylian Mbappe is also appealing for the 23-year-old.
This is what happens when we don't win trophies and we don't address key positions. Why would Saiba be happy when he's playing well but not seeing the right talent in other positions on the pitch.
Go ask Saliba if coming second every season floats his boat. I will save you the trouble.
It doesn't and shouldn't - if it does then we should sell him as that attitude isn't good enough.
10 Feb 2025 22:27:18
Nice to see your still consistently looking for stories to be promote happiness amongst fellow gooners as usual SY.
I mean it's not as if many players, especially continental players see playing for Real Madrid as the ultimate honor in football regardless of what they may have achieved elsewhere.
I'm pretty sure Sir Alex Ferguson once said " when Real and Braca come calling few say no " but hey let's not let context get in the way of an opportunity to knock The Arsenal.
Your words will be music to Spurs fans ears, let's face it they needed something to cheer them up, well done again Sy.
10 Feb 2025 23:38:52
Not really mate, I just read about the club. Iām sure winning stuff stops players leaving.
Iāve read plenty negative articles about our players contracts being run down with zero transfer values etc but I ve not posted as didnāt want to put more negative posts on here.
This is about a winning mentality - how many players jumped ship with City winning stuffā¦
We have some really great players and some not great players. This will cause the great ones to question why we donāt upgrade or win stuff.
Iād be pissed if I was Saliba - defending well and seeing us not convert chances nor sign a striker. Iād question does the club ambition match mine. Why should he give a xxxx if we have āimprovedā. He wants to WIN.
Itās a banter site and I'm sure you can post how proud you are that we donāt win anything but at least we try our very best. After all in the decade of the snowflake āeveryoneās a winnerā regardless of league position. š.
11 Feb 2025 07:10:51
Yeah yor right SY it is a banter site and of course you are quite within your rights to run the club down as often as you personally choose to, you are very much within your rights to search high and low for negative stuff to post about potential future negative outcomes for the club, quite why any Arsenal fan would want to do so on such a constant basis is a mystery but it's our right to do so no question about that.
11 Feb 2025 09:21:28
I donāt think itās negative to say we want to win trophies and thatās what the club should be trying to do! If we donāt win trophies the players will want to move to clubs that do, players wonāt be happy to come second they want to win regardless what anyone says, this is whatās wrong with grass roots football they teach kids from a young age winning is taking part, which is ridiculous in my eyes, giving medals out for finishing last regardless if they are kids or not winning should be the priority, but as sy put it too many snowflakes now that think taking part is all that counts, most of the rumours on here come from the media if people canāt take the negative media posts along with the positive ones then thatās there problem, life isnāt all smiles and roses Iām afraid.
{Ed001's Note - perhaps you should try learning why they don't make youth football all about winning, rather than spouting ignorant nonsense about snowflakes.}
11 Feb 2025 11:40:53
My point is kids think taking part is all that counts in football then they wonāt have the winning mentality when older, when I played kids football it was winning the lead or cup that counted if we didnāt win that we had nothing to show for it Ed I was brought up
Wanting to win things thatās why we have little snowflakes today whoās bum hurts when they donāt like what they hear.
{Ed001's Note - that is absolutely untrue. That is why the British Isles fell behind the world because of dinosaurs like you, who have not got a clue what they are talking about.}
11 Feb 2025 11:42:49
Iām apart of the generation that wanted to win the league not come last in a tournament and get the same medal as the winner.
11 Feb 2025 11:47:19
Iāve put my reply but it probably wonāt get posted.
{Ed001's Note - any more of this crap and I will ban you for being a t**t. This is the kind of idiocy that annoys us editors. You say stuff like this, it will lead to your posts getting deleted out of hand in future.}
11 Feb 2025 11:55:07
Never forget that millions of snowflakes can cause an avalanche. āļø āļø āļø āļø.
11 Feb 2025 12:03:18
If we talk of snowflakes Iāll get banned?
{Ed001's Note - ok you are clearly a moron. I wish I hadn't wasted my time now.}
11 Feb 2025 18:35:38
Voddy, stop falling out with everyone, ya muppet!
Also, I dislike the way the word snowflake is used these days. John Cleese is credited with saying, "Yes I've heard this word. I think sociopaths use it in an attempt to discredit the notion of empathy".
11 Feb 2025 19:47:49
From what I remember n sorry memory is not as good as it was but Saliba has never hidden his desire to play for Real Madrid and we shouldnāt hold that against him, or place the success ( or failure) of the club on a player wanting to leave. Who is to say Saliba has had enough of fans that can see the team going through a difficult patch but wonāt stick by the team.
Fully appreciate people have different opinions but honestly but constantly moaning about the same thing over n over again using incorrect statements to add weight to your arguments. Iām not happy coming runners up three times in a row but I would hate to be in relegation battle. At the start of the season I said my expectations for the end is the season were to make a good challenge for the title. Top 4 but ideally top 3 winning the premier league is not just about having 11 great players on the pitch thereās a lot more thatās required and some things are just not in our hands. So for me we are on course for that improve our champions league standing. Tick that. Finally I would have liked us to bring in a trophy either the fa cup or league cup. Unfortunately didnāt achieve this. Lesson learnt we need a stronger squad which takes time.
Iām looking forward to the remaining season still plenty to play for and many twists and turns to come. I would like the club to finally replace David dein with someone of that calibre and to see our squad increasing in strength over the summer.
Maybe I am what they call a snowflake, but where Iām from snow flakes are those that you can easily wind up and tends to cause drama and hysteria on things they donāt even understand.
11 Feb 2025 21:47:08
Good post G4.
To be an accepting snowflake or constantly angry fruitcake?
Oh, now that a tough choice š¤š¤š¤š¤
If someone seriously thinks being a constantly angry fruitcake makes them a winner, I'd seriously question their capacity for reasoned thinking.
11 Feb 2025 22:45:43
Hi 62, Iām not a fruitcake. I if we didnāt repeat stuff this site would be empty. Either bollox on being proud when we draw or negativity concerning style of play : not addressing key issues or propaganda on trust the project.
Most stuff is repeated.
We arenāt playing great, weāve improved from 5 years ago, we havenāt addressed obvious issues, have some superb talent, have key contracts ending very soon and no trophies.
We are at the business end of the season - we need to start thinking about next season as this season isnāt panning out. If we are to improve you do that by looking at areas we must improve on and consequences of not improving. Itās all opinion bud, even some of your quotes are opinions.
Why post positive nonsense that does nothing but set low standards.
Why post negative rubbish that can be demoralising.
Why compete if you donāt want to compete?
Iām negative - yes because there will be consequences for no trophies. They did nothing for past few seasons and came second rather than 1st as they werenāt brave. Thatās opinion but fact is - they blew it and didnāt sign players we still need now. Isnāt that insanity to quote you?
If no one posts - no one visits.
Why donāt you do a piece on the fantastic things Mikel has done and may be a balance one with some criticism. I do praise by the way šš.
12 Feb 2025 03:16:56
Saliba always wanted PSG or Madrid before he ever kicked a ball for us, and from what ed002 said we're lucky he ever did kick that ball for us. Enjoy him while he's here!
12 Feb 2025 03:18:55
PS: Ed001 is a legend.
12 Feb 2025 07:12:16
I havnt argued with anyone sharp having a conversation isnāt an argument.
12 Feb 2025 07:32:11
Gunsforever where Iām from that word is somone or people that get offended by words that aren't actually aimed at them, or just get offended by everything in general, maybe different people have different meanings of the word, you should have a little look at Ricky Gervais he sums up a snowflake perfectly, I know heās not everyoneās cup of tea but I like him lol happy Wednesday everyone.
12 Feb 2025 09:56:40
Voddy, when people start calling you a t**t, and/ or threaten to ban you, that usually means the "conversation" has run it's course. Stay humble, eh! And drink some chamomile tea.
12 Feb 2025 10:52:25
Dublin, youāre a plum. Iāve coached my sonās football team from a young age, and the taking part is the most important process for kids as they develop.
Thereās also some less fortunate children with disabilities who should be involved and encouraged to play sport. In your world they shouldnāt play because it might mean the team loses?
12 Feb 2025 15:34:30
When did I say disadvantaged kids shouldnāt play sport! Wow I canāt believe your trying to make out Iāve said that I said when I grew up thatās how I was taught and I think todays football doesnāt do that and I think they should, so where on earth you got that from is a joke! And you call me a plum take a look at your self mate.
12 Feb 2025 15:44:25
Mine and your sons football was is in a different generation Glenn! Like Iāve said above thatās how I was taught, how can you blame me for the way i was taught lol thatās the way I was taught so itās the way I think, you were prob taught diffrent I donāt have a hissy fit and blame you for somthing someone taught you thatās ridiculous, blaming the student for what the teacher said unbelievable itās like a witch hunt, and please donāt put word into my mouth about disabled kids shouldnāt play sports! Because thereās members on here that take everything seriously and will believe I actually said it.
12 Feb 2025 21:18:07
Hi Glen I coached my sons team too, I coached the lads from the age of 10 to 15 years old I made training fun as possible for them as I genuinely believe kids and adults learn more if they enjoy what they are doing. The deal we had was that if I and the other parents who helped me run the side turned up every Tuesday to train and entertain them plus turned up every Sunday morning with hangovers to put nets up rain or shine they had to give 100% effort for the entire game win lose or draw but once the final whistle went it was back to having fun regardless of whether they won lost or drew.
In the first season the lads finished bottom of the league losing every game but one which they drew, at the end of season we had raised enough money to take the kids, parents and the rest of the family to Butlins for a footballing tournament which was some the families first ever holiday.
The next season the lads won the league losing just one game all season and went to win the league for 3 of the 4 followin seasons too, sadly this wasn't down to my fantastic coaching abilities it was down to how much fun everyone got out of taking part, the kids, mums, dads, siblings, and even grandparents. There no was no pressure on anyone to be the best only to be the best they wanted to be.
12 Feb 2025 22:00:30
We are mixing two things and arguing
There is a place for what you talk about 62 - for sure
However having a world that we refuse to say competition is good and not allowing people to celebrate wins because we are worried about upsetting the losers is not healthy. Where will UK economy on a macro level be if we donāt drive competition, hard work, hard knocks and survival of the fittest. Whatās next? A Labour Party punishing hard work, good earnings, employment and running your own business? Oh waitā¦ we are there
Inclusion is good
Itās a competitive world economy that you need to be tough to survive. Self entitlement and poor work ethic wonāt cut it., big thinking and risk taking should be rewarded. Not following or expecting others to provide
In that works there is a need for care and support but everyone canāt get it with no one pushing to be an entrepreneur. Just doesnāt work. Who pays for all the support?
Same here - competition is good and should be encouraged and embraced.
Others can play it for fun or getting fit. But should find their space to compete. U. K. needs that to compete.
A world of entitlement and lack of competition is a poorer world. Football has multiple leagues where people compete to be the best at their level.
We canāt have a world where no one competes / thatās ridiculous. I want my kids to be competitive as guess what. Thatās the real world. Celebrate competitiveness and inclusion but not at expense of competitiveness.
12 Feb 2025 23:04:24
Like most things Sy mate we see things very differently.
I don't see life and people as being all about winners and losers, I see life as a wonderful experience to be enjoyed. There a some very angry and unhappy millionaires and billionaires that some people would consider to be lifes winners and equally some of the happiest people don't have a lot of material wealth who some would consider to be life's losers even though they themselves are full gratitude for all they have.
As I said Sy we are very different people, I've never expected anything of my kids, I've only ever wanted them to be happy with ever deliberately or consciously making anyone else unhappy.
12 Feb 2025 23:47:18
We are and the world is better by having both of us.
It would be a sad world with all mes with pressure / fall outs but progression / drive Vs a world thatās too nice / soft / unprogressing if all yous. Sorry if a bit rude there.
The nice people need commerce and competion while the people driving commerce need people with other agendas to bring balance. Both are required and that was my point really. Iām just not very articulate.
Where would we be without someone creating the microchip or the combustion engine. Where would we be without equal pay / equality.
Iām a commerce and competition guy. A world without that is hopeless. Iām still happy - you miss that point because I point out our failings or you say moanā¦ competitive people tend to think that way and enjoy the moment but have an eye always on improving.
I want my kids to be happy and have money. They need to be competitive, tough, polite and have sharp elbows sometimes as well as a thick skin to get there. Iāve paid for school to give them the best chance and work bloody hard for that privilege. Thatās my job. However, their happiness is number 1. Same as you. We arenāt that different just different sides of the same coinā¦ š.
12 Feb 2025 23:49:36
Thanks for the banter - I love it. I love a little friction also as thatās progressive and never mean. Hope you are well and enjoy getting to know you better. Plus challenge myself š.
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