By 1970”s Gooner
For the first reason I would agree with Wenger. The team did look jaded. Tiredness was very apparent to me especially in the second half where some of the players’ energy did begin to fail them.
One example was Song who was replaced in midfield by Diaby and also Ramsey who was not himself yesterday.
The second reason I blame on Wenger.
His team selection included Arshavin. He should never start a game again for Arsenal. He has lost his spark and with it his passing, goals coring but also his defending. He hardly tracks back leaving his defender always exposed. He should be sold in the January window.
When Gervinho came in we looked far more penetrative. He should have started and we would have won the game in my opinion.
Lastly, people are wrong to compare Arteta with Cesc. It’s Ramsey who has taken the Fabregas role but unfortunately he has his ups and downs.
He will eventually be a top player but at the moment he is lacking. And with this the team is lacking creativeness and that spark that Wilshere gives us. The team needed some creativeness to break the Fulham defence but he did not provide it.
Wilshere will when he returns and when that happens we will sweep the board.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Nico Yennaris to decide who to play for
By 1970’s Gooner
Nico Yennaris had his first team debut for Arsenal only recently in the League Cup against Bolton. He played at right back and had a pretty good game.
But now that everyone has seen his potential he has a choice to make. Does he continue representing England in the U19s or does he opt to play for his parents countries. You see Nico has the “luxury” of being eligible to play for one of three countries.
He was born in Leytonstone 18 years ago. His father is Cypriot and his mother Chinese. He has played for England’s U17s, 18s and 19s but according to the rules since he hasn’t played for the national team proper he can still switch.
If he chooses to do so his chances for international cups will obviously increase as competition for the England national side is so much more intense.
The Cypriot FA are now considering making an approach to the player and his father to gauge his intentions.
If he is persuaded he is likely to be invited to join the Cypriot side as indeed another Cypriot Londoner who used to play for Leyton Orient, Jayson Demetriou, did a few years ago. He is now an established Cypriot international who played last week against Scotland in an international friendly.
Nico Yennaris had his first team debut for Arsenal only recently in the League Cup against Bolton. He played at right back and had a pretty good game.
But now that everyone has seen his potential he has a choice to make. Does he continue representing England in the U19s or does he opt to play for his parents countries. You see Nico has the “luxury” of being eligible to play for one of three countries.
He was born in Leytonstone 18 years ago. His father is Cypriot and his mother Chinese. He has played for England’s U17s, 18s and 19s but according to the rules since he hasn’t played for the national team proper he can still switch.
If he chooses to do so his chances for international cups will obviously increase as competition for the England national side is so much more intense.
The Cypriot FA are now considering making an approach to the player and his father to gauge his intentions.
If he is persuaded he is likely to be invited to join the Cypriot side as indeed another Cypriot Londoner who used to play for Leyton Orient, Jayson Demetriou, did a few years ago. He is now an established Cypriot international who played last week against Scotland in an international friendly.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Arsenal starlet scores international goal
By 1970's Gooner
Write this name down. Joel Campbell. He will be a star and Arsene Wenger knows how to pick a youngster.
Watch the goal he scored in Costa Rica's 2-2 draw with Spain.
Write this name down. Joel Campbell. He will be a star and Arsene Wenger knows how to pick a youngster.
Watch the goal he scored in Costa Rica's 2-2 draw with Spain.
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Arsenal will challenge for honours this season
By 1970’s Gooner
Everyone is still criticising Arsenal for their defensive frailties.
They say that Mertesacker is slow and looks dodgy. That Santos is a kamikaze defender. That Jenkinson is too inexperienced. That Koscienly is error prone. That Szczesny is good but still a baby.
Yes all those criticisms have of course a basis of fact.
But even with those weaknesses so apparent we have managed to win eight of our last ten games! We are top of our CL group and almost certain to qualify. We now lie seventh in the Premier League only a few points off the CL places.
And we turned Chelsea over away handing them five of the best.
So can you imagine what a tremendous team we will be when two things happen:
Firstly when we begin to correct those weaknesses.
When Mertesacker gets used to his team mates and the PL.
When Santos learns to restrict his attacking instincts.
When Koscienly, as he has already shown lately, begins to show his real quality.
When Jenkinson gets better the more he games he gets (and against Marseille he looked more accomplished to me).
And secondly when our top players return to first team duty:
When Vermaelen, as he has shown against Marseille, adds more quality and more solidity to our defense.
When Sagna returns. When Gibbs returns.
But more importantly when Wilshere returns to add more creativity in midfield.
Szczesny
Sagna Metersacker/(Koscienly) Vermaelen Gibbs
Ramsey/(Arteta) Song Wilshere
Walcott RVP Gervinho
We could even be challenging for top honours this season with this team.
Everyone is still criticising Arsenal for their defensive frailties.
They say that Mertesacker is slow and looks dodgy. That Santos is a kamikaze defender. That Jenkinson is too inexperienced. That Koscienly is error prone. That Szczesny is good but still a baby.
Yes all those criticisms have of course a basis of fact.
But even with those weaknesses so apparent we have managed to win eight of our last ten games! We are top of our CL group and almost certain to qualify. We now lie seventh in the Premier League only a few points off the CL places.
And we turned Chelsea over away handing them five of the best.
So can you imagine what a tremendous team we will be when two things happen:
Firstly when we begin to correct those weaknesses.
When Mertesacker gets used to his team mates and the PL.
When Santos learns to restrict his attacking instincts.
When Koscienly, as he has already shown lately, begins to show his real quality.
When Jenkinson gets better the more he games he gets (and against Marseille he looked more accomplished to me).
And secondly when our top players return to first team duty:
When Vermaelen, as he has shown against Marseille, adds more quality and more solidity to our defense.
When Sagna returns. When Gibbs returns.
But more importantly when Wilshere returns to add more creativity in midfield.
Szczesny
Sagna Metersacker/(Koscienly) Vermaelen Gibbs
Ramsey/(Arteta) Song Wilshere
Walcott RVP Gervinho
We could even be challenging for top honours this season with this team.
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