By 1970's Gooner
What a terrible performance against Soton. A terrible performance from the experienced and hungry for games older players. Rosicky was all over the place and Podolski was not in any place.
Rosicky, whom I rate highly, was more often than not passing to the opponents. He gave a totally unnecessary penalty which brought them back into the game. He did not take the game by the scruff of its neck like he tends to, or used to...
Podolski was uninterested. I was surprised to realise that he was still on the pitch deep into the second half! He was nowhere. What a pathetic performance...
Wilshere was average, again...
At least Diaby got through 60 or so minutes.
Campell I expected more from. He didn't provide it. He didn't go past his marker not even once...
Sanchez tends to get lost when he plays through the middle. I don't think he will be that effective there. But he can continue to take the free kicks...
Hayden and Bellerin had decent games
The youngsters were youngsters. They tried their best but they were let down by the older players.
Everything will be forgotten when we thump the spuds next Saturday!
And we will.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
My almost weekly rant at Mr Wenger
By 1970's Gooner
It's becoming an almost weekly criticism come rant from me. And its not aimed only on the players. Its almost always against Mr Wenger.
I was mesmerised of his non management of the lead we had so triumphantly acquired last Saturday against Man City. He did not make a defensive substitution to hold on to the lead nor did he take off Ozil in order to remove his non performance...http://arsenalanalysis.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-real-reason-why-equaliser-was.html
But last night against Dortmund was diabolical....
- He played with only one holding player who is way past his best (Arteta).
- He failed to sign a DM in the window going instead for even more attacking midfielders in Ozil and Sanchez.
- Ozil is a massive failure and Wenger cannot admit it. So he has to play him come what may. But no team in the world not even Barca or Real can play with 10 men.
- Give him a chance as a real number 10 if you want and when you again discover that he cannot cut it (as its bound to happen) be a man Mr Wenger and have the balls to drop him. Otherwise you can kiss the season goodbye.
- Everyone agreed with Wenger that another centre back was an absolute minimum. He did nothing. Now we are heavily exposed.
- He let Jenkinson go on loan. Last night we played with a 19 year old rookie....
- Ramsey has been a shadow of himself this season. Either change the formation and play with two holding players and then allow him to be a box to box midfielder OR drop him......
-Where's our width. Where's our pace. Why the hell don't you give the Ox a chance or even Campel? But I forgot you can't drop dopey Ozil.
Mr Wenger is not threatened with the sack. Not like Mourinho or Pellegrini. They have to deliver or they will be out. But Mr Wenger knows that no such pressure exists.
That's why he takes chances that players will not get injured. That's why he gambles.
That's why we will not win the League again.
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It's becoming an almost weekly criticism come rant from me. And its not aimed only on the players. Its almost always against Mr Wenger.
I was mesmerised of his non management of the lead we had so triumphantly acquired last Saturday against Man City. He did not make a defensive substitution to hold on to the lead nor did he take off Ozil in order to remove his non performance...http://arsenalanalysis.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-real-reason-why-equaliser-was.html
But last night against Dortmund was diabolical....
- He played with only one holding player who is way past his best (Arteta).
- He failed to sign a DM in the window going instead for even more attacking midfielders in Ozil and Sanchez.
- Ozil is a massive failure and Wenger cannot admit it. So he has to play him come what may. But no team in the world not even Barca or Real can play with 10 men.
- Give him a chance as a real number 10 if you want and when you again discover that he cannot cut it (as its bound to happen) be a man Mr Wenger and have the balls to drop him. Otherwise you can kiss the season goodbye.
- Everyone agreed with Wenger that another centre back was an absolute minimum. He did nothing. Now we are heavily exposed.
- He let Jenkinson go on loan. Last night we played with a 19 year old rookie....
- Ramsey has been a shadow of himself this season. Either change the formation and play with two holding players and then allow him to be a box to box midfielder OR drop him......
-Where's our width. Where's our pace. Why the hell don't you give the Ox a chance or even Campel? But I forgot you can't drop dopey Ozil.
Mr Wenger is not threatened with the sack. Not like Mourinho or Pellegrini. They have to deliver or they will be out. But Mr Wenger knows that no such pressure exists.
That's why he takes chances that players will not get injured. That's why he gambles.
That's why we will not win the League again.
-
Monday, September 15, 2014
The real reason why an equaliser was conceded
By 1970's Gooner
Mr Wenger was baffled as to why the Arsenal players could not see the game out after netting in the 74th minute to make it 2 1 with that wonderful goal by Sanchez.
Was it Debuchy's injury he wondered?
Hell it was Debuchy's injury.
Mr Wenger has only himself to blame.
He really does and it has taken me the rest of Saturday, the whole of Sunday and the best part of today to get over it.
I couldn't believe how inept Wenger's management of the game proved to be after we scored what should have been the winner.
It was evident right after we scored the second goal that Man City were pushing forward to get the equaliser. Our players were having difficulty to gain possession of the ball and thus gain valuable time.
Ozil was having another average game and was beginning to tire.
Given these circumstances that were so obvious to everyone watching the game Mr Wenger did not make any substitutions until he was forced to.
Remember the goal was scored on 74!
The first sub was Chambers for Debuchy on 81!!!!!! 7 minutes after the goal.
The second sub was The Ox for Welbeck on....89!!!! 4 minutes ATER their equaliser (not before as it should have been)
And the third was Arteta for Flamini on.....90!!!!
What he should have done much much earlier was to take out Ozil who can't defend for his life and who was tiring and either put Arteta on to bolster the defensive line in front of the defence or if he is loath to change the balance of the team put The Ox on.
The Ox would have run them rugged on the flank keeping their defenders pinned back and he is not bad at defending either.
What an earth Ozil was doing on the pitch when the referee blew the final whistle is beyond me.
Wenger should have INTERVENED. He should have managed the game. He should have helped his players manage the game....
I am sorry but he didn't.
Mr Wenger was baffled as to why the Arsenal players could not see the game out after netting in the 74th minute to make it 2 1 with that wonderful goal by Sanchez.
Was it Debuchy's injury he wondered?
Hell it was Debuchy's injury.
Mr Wenger has only himself to blame.
He really does and it has taken me the rest of Saturday, the whole of Sunday and the best part of today to get over it.
I couldn't believe how inept Wenger's management of the game proved to be after we scored what should have been the winner.
It was evident right after we scored the second goal that Man City were pushing forward to get the equaliser. Our players were having difficulty to gain possession of the ball and thus gain valuable time.
Ozil was having another average game and was beginning to tire.
Given these circumstances that were so obvious to everyone watching the game Mr Wenger did not make any substitutions until he was forced to.
Remember the goal was scored on 74!
The first sub was Chambers for Debuchy on 81!!!!!! 7 minutes after the goal.
The second sub was The Ox for Welbeck on....89!!!! 4 minutes ATER their equaliser (not before as it should have been)
And the third was Arteta for Flamini on.....90!!!!
What he should have done much much earlier was to take out Ozil who can't defend for his life and who was tiring and either put Arteta on to bolster the defensive line in front of the defence or if he is loath to change the balance of the team put The Ox on.
The Ox would have run them rugged on the flank keeping their defenders pinned back and he is not bad at defending either.
What an earth Ozil was doing on the pitch when the referee blew the final whistle is beyond me.
Wenger should have INTERVENED. He should have managed the game. He should have helped his players manage the game....
I am sorry but he didn't.
Friday, September 05, 2014
Who Wenger will choose against Man City and who should really start
By 1970's Gooner
This what I expect Arsene Wenger will choose as his starting 11 for the forthcoming match against Man City Saturday week.
I have assumed that all players are fit and raring to go as there are some doubts about Ozil and Koncienly who have dropped out of their respective national squads due to injury as well as Gibbs who has been out since the first game of the season.
I assume they will be back in contention.
Szczesny
Debuchy Mertesacker Koscienly Gibbs
Arteta Ramsey
Cazorla
Sanchez Welbeck Ozil
Subs: Ospina, Flamini, Chambers, Ox, Rosicky, Podolski, Wilshere,
My starting 11 would be slightly different:
Szczesny
Debuchy Mertesacker Koscienly Gibbs
Arteta Flamini
Ramsey
Sanchez Welbeck Ox
I believe that the second line up offers a much better balance between attack and defence. Arteta and Flamini will provide a protective wall in front of the back four while Ramsey will be able to play his box to box role.
In attack Welbeck will get his debut flanked by The Ox and Sanchez.
I have omitted Ozil as I do not think his takes his defensive duties seriously and would probably be a liability in such a game. I doubt however if Wenger will dare drop him...
Sanchez and the Ox will be able to provide speed and penetration on the wings thus helping to keep City's wide players and full backs hemmed back in their half. More importantly both Arsenal players are very good at tracking back and defending.
This what I expect Arsene Wenger will choose as his starting 11 for the forthcoming match against Man City Saturday week.
I have assumed that all players are fit and raring to go as there are some doubts about Ozil and Koncienly who have dropped out of their respective national squads due to injury as well as Gibbs who has been out since the first game of the season.
I assume they will be back in contention.
Szczesny
Debuchy Mertesacker Koscienly Gibbs
Arteta Ramsey
Cazorla
Sanchez Welbeck Ozil
Subs: Ospina, Flamini, Chambers, Ox, Rosicky, Podolski, Wilshere,
My starting 11 would be slightly different:
Szczesny
Debuchy Mertesacker Koscienly Gibbs
Arteta Flamini
Ramsey
Sanchez Welbeck Ox
I believe that the second line up offers a much better balance between attack and defence. Arteta and Flamini will provide a protective wall in front of the back four while Ramsey will be able to play his box to box role.
In attack Welbeck will get his debut flanked by The Ox and Sanchez.
I have omitted Ozil as I do not think his takes his defensive duties seriously and would probably be a liability in such a game. I doubt however if Wenger will dare drop him...
Sanchez and the Ox will be able to provide speed and penetration on the wings thus helping to keep City's wide players and full backs hemmed back in their half. More importantly both Arsenal players are very good at tracking back and defending.
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