tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74560833021914276512012-01-30T01:24:21.944ZArsenal AnalysisProvides an independent, analytical and mature approach to Arsenal's games and related issues.Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.comBlogger8171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-78558944784745094532012-01-29T21:34:00.001Z2012-01-29T21:39:24.349ZPlayer analysis and ratings Vs Villa By 1970’s Gooner Fabiansky Needs to improve his kicking. Other than that had a good game. Came out to collect the high balls when he could and relieved the pressure that we all feel when crosses come in. 6 Coquelin Improves with every game and plays with confidence. With Jenkinson still out I think he will be a very able understudy to Sagna. Djourou should have a rest now. Another Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-39243910718361678832012-01-26T21:07:00.000Z2012-01-26T21:12:55.340ZFive Arsenal players return next week! By 1970’s Gooner Savic is a young 21 year old Manchester City centre back. He has been a starter for his team in recent games because the first team choice centre backs Kolo Toure (Afica Cup of Nations) and Kompany (red card) are unavailable. The young lad has looked out of sorts. His mistakes are costing Manchester City. Spurs were allowed to get back in the game from 2-0 down through Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-13784750874232606122012-01-24T19:24:00.000Z2012-01-24T19:24:07.156ZArsenal’s injury news provide valid hope<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4ptArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-31676402324329266092012-01-22T19:55:00.000Z2012-01-22T19:57:43.403ZPlayer ratings Vs United By 1970’s Gooner Sczesny Couldn’t do much about the two goals. Saved well when called upon to do so. 8 Djourou Shouldn’t start again as a full back. And I don’t see him starting as a centre back again either. He should be sold in the summer as part of a general clear out that is badly needed at the club. 2 Vermaelen Was at fault for United’s first goal. His position was in Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-78609476216728839442012-01-22T18:38:00.000Z2012-01-22T19:03:28.731ZWenger manages to lose us the game By 1970’s Gooner I call it as I see it and Arsene Wenger made one of the most horrendous decisions he will ever make. We had just equalised after raising our game and peppering the United defence with some strong pressure in the second half. The young Ox had a terrific game. He was the only Arsenal player who was putting a good day’s shift. He was running the United defence rugged. He Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-61081972565555523182012-01-20T18:26:00.000Z2012-01-20T19:27:02.303ZArsenal need to wield the Ox and change tactics against United By 1970’s Gooner I call it as I see it and after Arshavin’s poor performance against Swansea I shudder to contemplate what will happen when Nani begins to terrorise young Miquel on the left hand side of Arsenal’s defence.                                    Add to this the likely possibility that Arsenal will be without Arteta and you then face the possibility that we will be suffering in Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-1454034292007551982012-01-15T18:20:00.001Z2012-01-15T18:20:25.162ZWhat do you expect with Benayoun and Arshavin in the side Mr Wenger?<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-29912443194342741732012-01-09T15:25:00.000Z2012-01-09T15:25:14.716ZLikely 11 against Leeds<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4ptArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-59207393562042200992012-01-02T13:39:00.000Z2012-01-02T13:50:12.621ZWalcott can’t be as bad again and Coquelin will be better By 1970's Gooner I call it as I see it. And Walcott looked slightly out of touch against QPR. His crosses left a lot to be desired and he rearely got beyond his man. There was a better balance in the team of course when compared to when Benayoun was deployed on the side in the game against Wolves. But still Theo looked as though he needed a game to get back to his normal self. I think he Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-42593615819903691042011-12-30T17:12:00.000Z2011-12-30T17:30:43.820ZIs Henry a viable option or an excuse not to buy? By 1970’s Gooner How will Henry fit into this Arsenal team? I was at the Emirates Cup as a guest of Arsenal Football Club and I had the chance to see Henry play against us.  I was not impressed. He played as the front man in a 4 5 1 formation and was not up to it. He was too slow and didn’t have the pace to chase down balls. All he was good at was keeping the ball and making Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-31696202312741789152011-12-28T12:32:00.000Z2011-12-28T12:33:12.186ZWrong team selection, wrong players’ attitude and a useless bench By 1970's Gooner I call it as I see it. And I didn’t like what I saw developing before my eyes during the game against Wolves. Granted they are my second team that I support (due to family connections) but at the end I was left feeling very disappointed with Arsenal’s performance. Firstly the players’ attitude was completely wrong. I could see it right after we scored. They relaxed, Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-44493833508227718292011-12-22T17:35:00.000Z2011-12-22T17:35:18.571ZDrop Ramsey and find a new right back Mr Wenger<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4ptArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-44427124009764166312011-12-20T17:40:00.001Z2011-12-20T17:43:14.425ZFrimpong vs Coquelin and Squillaci vs Miquel. The choice is obvious By 1970’s Gooner Now Djourou is out. And Song too. Can Wenger find adequate replacements and still maintain the same level of performance? The harder to replace of the two is Song in my opinion. He is the heart of the Arsenal team, a box to box midfielder who never stops running. He is also pivotal in the way Arsene Wenger’s teams play. The team is set up in a very attacking formation Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-53895722659997394122011-12-19T20:43:00.001Z2011-12-19T20:50:50.554ZArsenal very near to achieving great things again By 1970’s Gooner What a terrific game that was against Manchester City. We gave as good as we got but in the end it was just short. I say just because if we could have played with our full first team we would not have lost and probably have won that game. And everyone would have been talking us up as title contenders. The game was lost because our two full backs were not full backs. Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-18584919587993466772011-12-08T16:16:00.001Z2011-12-08T16:40:52.894ZThere are two but I prefer only one way of replacing SantosBy 1970’s Gooner I must say that I raised more than one eyebrow when the team sheet was announced in Athens last Tuesday. What on earth did possess Wenger to name Vermaelen AND Santos in the starting eleven when the game was absolutely irrelevant to where Arsenal would finish in the group?.  Santos was the only available left back we had at the club! And he goes and plays him in Greece! Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-63923007961048221672011-11-27T10:48:00.002Z2011-11-27T10:51:44.132ZThree major reasons why Arsenal failed against FulhamBy 1970”s GoonerFor 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 Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-43643089089234965492011-11-24T17:15:00.002Z2011-11-24T17:18:15.182ZSong is a contradiction. He is a box to box defensive midfielderBy 1970’s GoonerI remember when I had the chance about four years ago to watch Alex Song play against Manchester United at Old Trafford. He was then on Loan at Charlton Athletic when they were in the Premier League.I was astounded. I was extremely pleasantly surprised. Or rather than extremely pleasantly surprised its better to say ‘shocked’. He was man of the match. He controlled and dominated Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-4037321760472281412011-11-21T21:29:00.003Z2011-11-21T21:48:18.054ZSantos is the weakest linkBy 1970’s Gooner When I first saw Santos play for Arsenal, I, as everyone noticed, spotted his attacking capabilities but at the same time cringed every time he had to defend. His attacking bias also takes him deep into the opponent’s half and if we loose the ball he is so exposed up the field that we have to defend that left side with either a centre back dragged out of position or Gervinho has Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-84009952901350737262011-11-20T15:49:00.002Z2011-11-20T20:55:56.774ZWalcott is the real revelationBy 1970’s GoonerOk RVP deserves to get most of the plaudits for his all round performances and his goals. And well done Song for opting for RVP to pass the ball to instead of Gervinho who probably would have fluffed the chance, as he did with a few other chances against Norwich.But the real revelation in the Arsenal ranks recently has been Theo Walcott for me. With RVP it has been top quality Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-15407040322127028112011-11-17T16:59:00.001Z2011-11-17T17:10:46.321ZNico Yennaris to decide who to play forBy 1970’s GoonerNico 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 Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-45748501730379441652011-11-16T17:00:00.004Z2011-11-16T17:11:46.947ZArsenal starlet scores international goalBy 1970's GoonerWrite 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.Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-53343222957629391652011-11-02T18:28:00.001Z2011-11-02T18:30:55.778ZArsenal will challenge for honours this seasonBy 1970’s GoonerEveryone 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 Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-37038630117778489062011-10-17T18:01:00.002+01:002011-10-17T18:07:45.518+01:00Five positives from the Sunderland gameBy 1970’s GoonerIt was just as well that RVP got fouled by the slow ex Man Utd defender Wes Brown. And of course just as well that RVP finally took a free kick after three others went woefully unexploited.I say just as well because we did not look like really scoring even if we had the domination and possession in the second half. We do not have the creativeness in the midfield to generate Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-81502864065111548872011-10-03T18:46:00.001+01:002011-10-03T18:49:27.866+01:00Arsenal: Getting to know you and two defensive midfieldersBy 1970’s GoonerI will only concentrate on two important factors after the Spurs defeat.Firstly Wenger should have taken measures to protect a shaky defence until Vermaelen comes back. It is criminal that he subjects whoever plays in central defence and the poor goalkeeper to such undue pressure. If it wasn’t for some fantastic saves (at least four) by Zceszny the score could have been another 8 Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-63846970007447319782011-09-17T22:42:00.002+01:002011-09-17T22:56:02.800+01:00Time to twig the formation Mr WengerBy 1970’s GoonerWhat a dreadful defensive performance against a very poor relegation threatened Blackburn side. In the end my mocking friends labeled this game as a six pointer… Koscienly had a shocker and so did Djourou when he came on and so did the linesman allowing an offside goal to stand.But all these are excuses really aren’t they. What transpired was that irrespective of what defensive Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-30425582554908592732011-09-11T12:04:00.000+01:002011-09-11T12:06:08.894+01:00Arsene unleashes two new stars on the first teamBy 1970’s GoonerForget the disappointment of the first three games of the season. They will prove to be aberrations, exceptions to the rule, a thing of the past. Performances that will be remembered by the end of the season only as an example of how a team can improve so much.Remember that everything was at a virtual standstill during the preseason. Firstly Wenger made the mistake of allowing theArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-3173550060459614152011-08-28T19:08:00.001+01:002011-08-28T19:13:28.148+01:00What a shambles (and there is only one person to blame)By 1970’s Gooner I used the same title after the defeat by Liverpool. And of course the same arguments made then in this blog came to haunt us. The most important is Wenger’s inability to buy during the summer window ESPECIALLY when he knew that both Cesc and Nasri will leave. A big mistake, a very big mistake. Now we are out of the title race and even if we make signings in these last few Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-7430356314193084722011-08-20T17:17:00.002+01:002011-08-20T17:19:29.690+01:00What a shamblesBy 1970’s Gooner The whole squad is in shambles. We are reduced to fielding in the starting 11 kids who have never played a league game before. The kids on the bench did not have to get permission from their parents to turn up at the Emirates as it was a lunch time kick off. We would have had trouble fielding the substitutes if the kick off was in the evening. And all this because Mr Wenger,Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-56614513310177120072011-08-17T14:20:00.003+01:002011-08-17T16:48:36.873+01:00A big positive for Arsenal emerged against UdineseBy 1970’s Gooner Yes we did not dominate as much as we used to against teams like Udinese. They had more shots on target and really looked threatening whenever they went forward. I blame the midfield and Chamach. Rosicky is gone past his best a few years ago. He could not cope with the pace on a few occasions, did not dictate play and failed miserably in his defensive duties. Ramsey was god Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-18283225864799024652011-08-12T22:53:00.003+01:002011-08-12T23:00:09.938+01:00Donetsk’s president ready to negotiate Jadson’s transfer to ArsenalBy 1970’s Gooner It is a fact that Arsenal have contacted Jadson’s club Shakhtar Donetsk in order to acquire the player’s services. However Brazilian newspaper Globesporte.com reports that Arsenal’s interest had initially been flatly refused by the Ukrainian club. This didn’t stop the player’s agent, Marcelo Robalinho, from traveling to London and holding talks with Arsenal. He has now returnedArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-20171777066939218762011-08-11T17:27:00.003+01:002011-08-11T17:37:01.044+01:00Hughton reveals why he put Scott Dann on the bench. Arsenal bid made.By 1970’s Gooner Chris Hughton is insisting that his decision not to start the season with Scott Dann was down to footballing reasons. Dann had missed the previous two warm-up matches because of a tight calf and Curtis Davies and Steven Caldwell started three of the four pre-season friendlies together as the centre-back pairing. However it was quite obvious that with Dann likely to be sold Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-6531101575845702202011-08-10T17:50:00.001+01:002011-08-10T17:57:55.852+01:00At last positive news on the transfer frontBy 1970’s Gooner What the hell am I talking about you may wonder. It looks very likely that Cesc’s transfer to Barca is now definitely on as reports from Spain indicate that the two sides have been in talks thrashing out a deal, which could be finalised as early as Friday. And Arsenal are now resigned to the sensible (financially speaking) decision to off load want away Nasri to Man City forArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-11563612586487007452011-08-08T23:25:00.001+01:002011-08-08T23:27:45.129+01:00Congratulations Mr WengerBy 1970’s Gooner It’s only four days to go for the start of the Premier League campaign 2011/2012 and Arsene Wenger has failed to strengthen the squad in the key areas of central defence and central midfield. Firstly the on going saga of Nasri’s and Cesc’s possible transfers have taken so much time and effort by Wenger and his few aids that the most obvious area for strengthening the squad hasArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-55597141393655630242011-08-07T17:31:00.001+01:002011-08-07T17:33:29.434+01:00Clichy does it againBy 1970’s GoonerI was surprised to see Clichy on the bench for Man City in the Community Shield. I thought that it would look really silly from him having demanded a move from Arsenal to, in the end, forgo the first team choice status he had enjoyed at the Emirates.And then I realised what we will be missing this season. His indecisiveness and bad positioning! Did you notice, on the build up for Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com61tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-44946132427952875842011-08-05T22:44:00.001+01:002011-08-05T22:48:57.868+01:00Fabregas before Mata, Cahill or Jagielka, Samba waitingBy 1970’s GoonerI must say that Wenger has got hold of Arsenal’s transfer tactics this season by the horns and has reversed the general idea that was building up regarding the disintegration of the squad and its star players.Fitstly and most importantly he robustly told Nasri he is going nowhere and certainly not to a Premier League rival. That shut Nasri, Man Utd and Man City up right away. TheyArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-91750939235292183782011-07-16T06:55:00.002+01:002011-07-16T06:58:35.731+01:00Frimpong and another youngster the new stars in MalaysiaBy 1970’s GoonerOk it was a run of the mill friendly in Asia. I did not expect that we will put up a super show. But there were a few noticeable performances that have to be mentioned.Firstly Nasri, when he came on, looked disinterested. He played as though he didn’t want to be there. Maybe as time goes on he will swallow his pride and realize that Wenger means business.Secondly Rosicky was out Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-14035562006533251452011-07-13T16:01:00.003+01:002011-07-13T16:08:57.760+01:00Miyaichi And Frimpong the new stars in MalaysiaBy 1970’s Gooner Ok it was a run of the mill friendly in Asia. I did not expect that we will put up a super show. But there were a few noticeable performances that have to be mentioned.Firstly Nasri, when he came on, looked disinterested. He played as though he didn’t want to be there. Maybe as time goes on he will swallow his pride and realize that Wenger means business.Secondly Rosicky was out Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-12569627885180844442011-07-03T17:55:00.001+01:002011-07-03T18:12:27.677+01:00What the hell is going on?By 1970’s Gooner Firstly, why have Clichy’s and Nasri’s contracts been allowed to run down to their final year? Especially when Cesc’s imminent departure was written on the cards the year before? Now we have three first team regulars leaving the club all at the same time! This sounds like bad management to me.Secondly Arsenal’s failure last season to strengthen the defence with English Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-30051022419664237622011-06-07T05:54:00.000+01:002011-06-07T05:56:12.680+01:00Tottenham is doing all the deals that Arsenal should beBy 1970’s GoonerWe have seen it all seen it before. During the pre season Arsene signs a few unknown, usually French or French speaking, players with immense potential. During their debut season, they show that they are stars in the making but unfortunately the whole team implodes when the business part of the season descends upon them. I say the whole team because the rest of the players are Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-24285375509934172642011-06-06T20:48:00.002+01:002011-06-06T20:54:52.601+01:00Why is Redknap doing all the deals that Wenger should be?By 1970’s GoonerWe have seen it all seen it before. During the pre season Arsene signs a few unknown, usually French or French speaking, players with immense potential. During their debut season, they show that they are stars in the making but unfortunately the whole team implodes when the business part of the season descends upon them. I say the whole team because the rest of the players are Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-24172738315716106602011-03-20T11:18:00.003Z2011-03-20T11:29:12.834ZReally Wenger has only himself to blameBy 1970’s Gooner Arsene Wenger put out a weakened team against Wigan away right after that ground breaking win against Chelsea at the Emirates. The result was a draw after Squillaci put through his own net. Instead of playing his strongest team in order to capitalise on that marvelous win against one of the big four and keep the pressure on Manchester United he underestimated the opponents and Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-47790821376957280312011-03-13T18:04:00.002Z2011-03-13T18:08:29.664ZAn open letter to the Arsenal playersBy 1970’s GoonerIt was I think Harold Wilson, the Labour leader and Prime Minister back in the 60’s and 70’s that coined the phrase: “A week is a long time in politics”. And the same is so very true of the world of football.You’ve all had a very difficult 15 days. The last minute defeat in the Carling Cup Final, Champions League elimination and now the defeat at Manchester United in the FA Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-7917911923777133672011-03-09T21:22:00.001Z2011-03-09T21:26:02.717ZWenger’s choices prove him wrong at BarcaBy 1970’s GoonerGranted, the Barcelona we saw last night were from another planet. But Arsene Wenger’s choices of personnel were proved ill advised and aggravated what was already a very difficult football game for Arsenal.Firstly to play Fabregas and van Persie when both were so obviously unfit substantially reduced the effectiveness of the whole team. Cesc who tweaked his hamstring again was Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-41568469414984267122011-02-17T13:01:00.005Z2011-02-17T13:33:53.077ZRevealed: What Arshavin had on his T shirt and why he is in troubleBy 1970’s GoonerWhat a fantastic goal scored by Andrei Arshavin against Barcelona. He usually celebrates with his finger on his lips, but not on this occasion. Well not in the usual way…When he lifted his Arsenal shirt he revealed another T shirt underneath which had the logo of his own cloths brand "Andrei Arshavin." In this picture he does actually have his finger at his lips!Andrei has Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-32908697647410274902011-02-15T17:25:00.004Z2011-02-15T17:44:23.517ZArsenal are in a win win situationBy 1970’s GoonerEvery one has been writing us off against Barcelona. Ever since the draw has been made no one, apart from the fanatical core of Arsenal supporters, has been giving us a chance of going through.Yet if you compare the two teams since their last meeting you can only see the greater improvement in Arsenal. Starting from the back:• Manuel Almunia: I think that Szczesny is a better Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-63807315244391824652011-02-08T16:37:00.002Z2011-02-08T16:43:37.396ZDjourou could be back against WolvesBy 1970’s GoonerAt last some positive news on the injury front. Johan Djourou has suffered only a bruising on his knee and not a damaged cartilage as at first feared.The swelling had made it difficult to make a proper diagnosis the Swiss FA national team doctor Cuno Wetzel said. Djourou is expected to be back within seven days.The first medical studies have shown that Djourou is injured on the Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-42071294033885500562011-01-20T22:03:00.004Z2011-01-20T22:19:12.338ZWhat has happened to Andrei Arshavin?By 1970’s GoonerI was very excited when we finally signed Arshavin. We needed a player of his type. A winger who could run at defences at speed but with the experience and nous to out fox them and more importantly score the goals.And he did not disappoint. He has until the start of this season been terrorizing defenders putting in some scintillating performances, notably against Liverpool.But Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-90986427951270233972011-01-01T21:07:00.006Z2011-01-02T10:33:28.956ZPlayer analysis and ratings Vs BirminghamBy 1970’s GoonerIn the end it was a much easier win than any one could have imagined. As I wrote prior to the match we needed to score more than one goal and/or play Djourou. Both happened and it was a pleasure to be able to really enjoy an Arsenal game with both feet up without getting too nervous.I feel so much secure when Djourou is in the starting eleven. I have been going on about him, I Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-73281352393315797412010-12-31T11:31:00.000Z2010-12-31T11:32:39.660ZCan Arsenal’s defence survive the last 10 minutes at Birmingham?By 1970’s GoonerWe have seen it often enough especially at away games. We dominate the game, miss a lot of chances, score and then we think that it will be enough to win the game. This gets dangerous when we score the goal(s) in the first half as we tend to slack off and just try to play a neutral game.A recent example of course was at Wigan where we came out in the second half thinking that the Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-9905249468600491942010-12-30T16:57:00.002Z2010-12-30T17:02:16.155ZWenger priming his stars for a sprint run inBy 1970’s Gooner All is not lost yet. We were very close to the three points which would have been achieved with our second 11 and then everybody would have been praising our “strength in depth”. But we were done by a combination of bad refereeing, too many changes and defensive lapses.The referee gave Wigan a non existent penalty as there was no contact on the player who in any case was clearly Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-44679922945783060782010-12-14T17:22:00.003Z2010-12-14T17:27:23.851ZThree reasons why Arsenal’s title chances are still alive and kickingBy 1970’s GoonerYes it was a dreadful performance. A performance that was littered with mistakes, inaccurate passing but above all not enough mental strength to counteract a difficult opponent on his own ground.Chamach looked tired, Arshavin only lasted a half and Nasri was lost on the wing. Rosicky had his most ineffectual game and Wilshere kept making mistakes. The defence especially our full Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-46309079886110060032010-12-09T18:08:00.004Z2010-12-09T19:13:15.575ZArsenal can win at Old Trafford if two weaknesses are correctedBy 1970’s GoonerArsenal’s performance against Partisan Belgrade was so typical of late. Play was dominated, possession was around 60% throughout and the opponent was down and almost beaten when the first goal went in. But yet again we manage to gift them a goal. Do you remember Aston Villa’s first goal at Villa Park? Clichy decided to switch attention away from the opponent who was ready to shootArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-25172645358535788392010-12-01T18:48:00.003Z2010-12-01T18:53:32.328ZVela set to join ex manager in SpainBy 1970’s GoonerMedia reports in Mexico have shed more light in the mooted move of Carlos Vela away from Arsenal in the January transfer window.He is set to join Real Saragoza in Spain who are currently managed by ex Mexico national side manager Javier Aguirre. Aguirre knows Vela’s abilities very well selecting him in Mexico’s World Cup squad.Real Saragoza are currently embroiled in a relegation Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-5447512366641585842010-11-27T19:54:00.001Z2010-11-27T19:58:43.494ZPlayer analysis and ratings Vs VillaBy 1970’s Gooner Another nail biting game for us poor Arsenal supporters. It felt that Villa where going to do to us what Spurs managed last week. And Villa were a far worse team than Spurs. They were awful in the first half and it was our own profligacy and sluggishness in front of goal that kept the score at 2- 0.If it wasn’t for an outstanding Arshavin we would have gone in at 0-0. But he tookArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-35381793385716362792010-11-27T18:46:00.002Z2010-11-27T18:57:42.878ZDjourou is the missing linkBy 1970’s Gooner I cannot understand why Wenger insists on dropping Djourou for the Premier League games and insisting on starting with Koscienly. Djourou has been outstanding in all the games he has started using his height and new found confidence to become a very effective central defender. He has developed a new found steeliness and his heading ability is up there with the best of the League’Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-47610874313436161962010-11-26T18:04:00.004Z2010-11-26T18:13:53.089ZThe three options for replacing Fabregas against VillaBy 1970’s GoonerIt seems certain that Arsenal have to make do without Fabregas for at least two weeks although to my mind, taking into account Fabregas’s dodgy hamstring on the other leg, we will probably have to do without him for longer. So Arsene Wenger has to come up with a more lasting solution to this problem rather than conjure something for just the Villa game. There are three options Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-80554643086503041702010-11-23T22:51:00.001Z2010-11-23T22:54:30.888ZDenilson and the referee condemn Arsenal to another defeatBy 1970’s GoonerWhat a difference Chamack made when he came on. We started to hold the ball more in the attacking areas and thus brought the midfielders in the more threatening positions. We even won a penalty. Stone clear but the referee and his aides (!) at the back of the goal got it wrong! If we had gone ahead, then it was game over and everyone would have been saying what an “efficient Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-82683262951891802372010-11-14T21:38:00.004Z2010-11-14T22:24:25.330ZPlayer analysis and ratings Vs EvertonBy 1970’s Gooner Fabianski: Almost excellent once again. Made a string of fantastic saves late in the game when Everton piled forward. He is a fantastic shot stopper but again looked vulnerable when that high ball came across his goal which Saha headed on the post. Still I feel more safe with him now than with Almunia. 9 Sagna: Faultless and reliable. This I think describes his performances so Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-29743234638954428272010-11-14T20:50:00.003Z2010-11-14T20:59:37.580ZOne of Wenger’s substitutions made the difference against EvertonBy 1970’s GoonerI can’t understand why Arsene Wenger insists on starting with Wilshere in the middle of the midfield for Arsenal. Sure the kid is playing beyond his years and will surely, if his head is not turned by all this media attention, become another Arsenal legend. But he is not yet that physically strong or wily enough to contribute effectively in this very significant area of the pitch.Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-11528479374494431732010-11-12T15:13:00.005Z2010-11-12T16:33:51.262ZArsenal’s defence has not got any better. Something else changedBy 1970’s GoonerI watched Arsenal’s display at Molineux which was another hard fought win but with a clean sheet. It is the third so far this season in 12 games, which is not too bad considering that we gooners have come to expect that we usually need to score more than one goal to be sure of the three points.Arsene Wenger bought two new centre halves this year and along with Djourou returning toArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-22824061434861359062010-10-05T13:51:00.003+01:002010-10-05T13:54:37.122+01:00Bendtner: “I have no pain”By 1970’s GoonerNicholas Bendtner hasn’t kicked a ball sine Denmark’s defeat to Japan during the World Cup in South Africa. He was carrying a groin strain into the finals which he chose to ignore.His problems began with that car accident he suffered at the end of 2009 on his way to training at London Colney. And he did admit that he compounded the injury by forcing himself to play for Denmark inArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-87018342159774896572010-09-27T21:26:00.001+01:002010-09-27T21:33:14.806+01:00I hope Wenger drops more playersBy 1970’s GoonerAlmunia has been dropped of course. Arsene Wenger has used this cheap excuse of a phantom injury to drop Almunia in the past usually right after similar howlers.It is not all poor Almunia’s fault of course. Arsene Wenger chose, for whatever reason, not to replace him this season and now he has to drop him and play another suspect keeper who hasn’t put a foot right in almost all Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-16259004424132122612010-09-27T19:32:00.002+01:002010-09-27T19:37:59.763+01:00Bendtner’s tattoo says it allBy AriesNicklas Bendtner and his other half, TV Baroness Caroline Fleming, have given an interview to Elle magazine which is to be published this week. Extracts from the interview which have been published in advance show that the young Arsenal striker is very much in love and enjoying family life with his super rich partner and her two young children. “When I got into Caroline's life with the Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-2990860422468803172010-09-25T17:35:00.002+01:002010-09-25T18:01:33.734+01:00What a pathetic performanceBy 1970’s GoonerWhat a really pathetic performance. Everyone except Nasri should really feel ashamed of himself. This goes to prove what is well known in football. It doesn’t matter if you play against the lowest opposition, you simply have to play at your best to beat them.And the Arsenal players thought that by just turning up West Brom will lie down and roll over…Maybe they thought that they Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-58423583275498963672010-09-15T17:42:00.002+01:002010-09-15T17:45:57.599+01:00Bendtner faces the blame for his long injury lay offBy 1970’s GoonerNicklas Bendtner’s problems with his groin began with that car accident he suffered at the end of 2009 on his way to training at London Colney. He has now admitted that he compounded the injury by forcing himself to play for Denmark in the World Cup.Speaking to Danish paper “Politiken” he said:“Both you and I can figure out that if I had a two and a half month break, rather than Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-71986202601042806852010-08-30T13:06:00.006+01:002010-08-30T17:55:53.568+01:00West Ham United and Arsenal; A tale of two teams in the same city.By the Coach (who has an allegiance to West Ham)There is a very strong paradox in English football. It is called West Ham United. Over the years the famous East London club is providing some of the best talent in English football and yet its performance is one of mediocrity, to say the least. Why is this paradox? Why is it that the club that produces so much talent hardly achieved anything Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-61690441502828363552010-08-19T17:34:00.000+01:002010-08-19T17:36:00.899+01:00Squillaci follows eboue and eight other things you didn’t know about himBy Aries1. Sebastian celebrated his 30th birthday eight days ago on the 11th August2. He was born in Toulon, France and has represented his country 21 times. He played in France’s defeat to South Africa in the recent World Cup.3. He is only 6ft (1.83 m)4. All his clubs bar the current one, Seville, have been in the French leagues. Toulon, Monaco B, Monaco, Ajjacio, Lyon5. He has played 49 times Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-41846064573677547972010-08-18T20:37:00.004+01:002010-08-18T21:08:20.504+01:00Cheer up... Wenger made the wrong choicesBy 1970’s GoonerI was left disappointed rather than relieved at the end of Arsenal’s game last Sunday at Anfield. Disappointed because facing 10 men we not only allowed them to score but also could not put them under the necessary pressure to get not only an equaliser but also a winner.But when you think about it further, the performance should not have been a surprise. For a start Arsene Wenger Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-54412746933110211262010-08-04T19:01:00.001+01:002010-08-04T19:04:24.149+01:00Rosicky asks for time to think about his move from ArsenalBy 1970’s Gooner It seems that the rumours about Tomas Rosicky moving away from Arsenal have some foundation. Turkish newspaper “Hurriyet” is reporting that Rosicky’s agent has already started negotiations with Galatasaray. It seems that Frank Rijkaard, Galatasaray’s coach is in pursuit of a number 10 and Rosicky fits the bill.It appears that Galatasaray are only willing to negotiate around a Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-51374398020061651662010-08-04T17:18:00.001+01:002010-08-04T17:21:27.305+01:00Montpelier coach sets price for Spahic’s transfer to ArsenalBy 1970’s GoonerA lot has been written lately about the “imminent” transfer of the 29 year old defender, Emir Spahic, from the French club Montpelier to Arsenal.First there was the player’s quotes that the “deal was close” but this was swiftly followed by an official statement by Montpelier itself denying there has been any contact with Arsenal."There appeared in the media information that Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-64262009824318536312010-07-13T05:38:00.003+01:002010-07-13T05:49:16.595+01:00Fabregas in Spain celebrations wearing a Barcelona shirt (video)By 1970's Gooner'All I can say is that this is for all the Arsenal players and fans, they are a world-class club,'I am an Arsenal player and I am proud to be.'Thus spake Cesc Fabregas...Reading these comments right after Spain's World Cup triumph gives me the impression that he doesn't look like he will be leaving after all.He was so embarassed when his felllow team mates, Liverpool keeper Pepe Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-37513148768387465742010-07-11T16:20:00.003+01:002010-07-11T16:29:36.537+01:00Boro Primorac speaks on Eduardo’s futureBy 1970’s GoonerWe all noticed last season what a different player Eduardo had been since his come back from that horrific injury. Sadly what we all feared came true. The psychological rather than the physical impact, as always, has proved to be the crucial factor in his rehabilitation.There were many occasions last season when he found himself in the box with only the goalkeeper to beat and allArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-86092676082654964262010-07-10T11:20:00.004+01:002010-07-10T11:30:44.036+01:00Three reasons why you should bet on Holland to be crowned world championsBy 1970’s GoonerThere are many pundits who have already given the World Cup crown to Spain. And they are of course picking the team in form after beating Germany in the semi final so comprehensively.Yet I can’t help thinking that they will end up being disappointed. There are three strong reasons why this will be so.Lack of a recognised goal scorerYes you might laugh considering that Villa is topArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-35636739139006829532010-07-06T18:02:00.001+01:002010-07-06T18:05:31.896+01:00Arsenal’s injury scares beginBy 1970’s GoonerOne of the main reasons for Arsenal’s failure to win anything last season was the unusually large number of injuries to key players coupled with the fact that the alternatives were inexperienced youngsters.Robin van Persie was the most notable injury but as important was Nicklas Bendtner’s groin injury which deprived Arsenal of a viable strike force. Wenger had to rely on ArshavinArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-37858666737579310892010-06-09T17:38:00.002+01:002010-06-09T17:46:13.058+01:00Paris Saint-Germain, Roma and Panathinaikos reject GallasBy AriesGallas’s contract with Arsenal ends on 30th June and you would think that there will be a host of clubs queuing up for his signature. Yet three clubs that have recently reported showing an interest are now back tracking.The real reason is the high salary demands by Gallas who is holding out for a two year contract with 80.000 a week. Paris Saint-Germain and Roma have cooled off and now Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-51888207245358240532010-06-08T18:32:00.003+01:002010-06-08T18:40:23.568+01:00Galas to join Greek club PanathinaikosBy 1970’s GoonerGallas was offered only a year’s extension on his contract with Arsenal and was also set a deadline by Arsene Wenger to make his decision known by the end of May.That deadline has come and gone and Gallas, who is usually quite outspoken, has kept totally quiet. So quiet that he has recently refused to appear before the media alongside Hugo Lloris at France's base in Knysna, Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-38657642771110117612010-06-05T17:55:00.003+01:002010-06-05T18:09:31.191+01:00Video van Persie scores again. Top scorer in the World Cup?By 1970's GoonerRobin van Persie has been on a hot streak ever since he so belatedly made his come back for Arsenal in the Premier League. He has been scoring freely for Holland in their friendlies prior to the World Cup.His latest is against Hungary which you can see on the video above. He received the ball from Kuyt on the edge of the area and put in a delightful curler round the goalkeeper. Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-73055863869843825262010-06-04T06:33:00.002+01:002010-06-04T06:41:06.403+01:00Vela sinks Italy (Video)By 1970's GoonerCarlos Vela has began to convert the chances his Mexico team mates are creating for him. In Mexico's first friendly almost two weeks ago he missed two clear cut scoring opportunities against England at Wembley and I thought, here we go again...But now he is back on track. He drifted into space behind the defender and in one movement he slid the ball home to score the first Mexico Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-31969601323855859752010-06-02T17:38:00.004+01:002010-06-02T21:55:01.510+01:00At last Wenger has said what we all wanted to hear. But it's not enough.By 1970’s GoonerI made a plea to Arsene Wenger and Arsenal Football Club right at the beginning of the Fabregas transfer saga. “Say it loud, say it clear Mr Wenger: “Fabregas is going nowhere” was the title of my post. I was desperate that a clear and definitive statement should come out of the official Arsenal or Wenger’s lips stating categorically that this transfer was definitely not on.And Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-48548118667165045612010-06-01T18:57:00.003+01:002010-06-01T19:14:34.112+01:00I hope Walcottless England get knocked out at the group stagesBy AriesFour years ago we were all shocked when a kid called Theo Walcott was selected in the world Cup squad. This time round, having had a strong hand in helping England qualify for the World Cup scoring that amazing hat trick in Zagreb, he is left behind by an ill advised Fabio Capello.This means that Arsenal have no player representing England in the World Cup. This is my first reason for Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-16147757757535437322010-05-19T19:41:00.002+01:002010-05-19T19:51:12.875+01:00Say it loud, say it clear Mr Wenger: “Fabregas is going nowhere”By 1970’s GoonerFabregas’s departure, if it materialises, would be the final nail in the coffin of Arsene Wenger’s football model of development. As reiterated on this blog on many occasions in the past this model of football development needs two vital ingredients to stay firmly cemented in place if it is to succeed.The first is to strike and then keep in place the right blend between talented Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-16812142834775709262010-05-10T20:08:00.002+01:002010-05-10T20:19:39.998+01:00The Arsenal fans demand a new keeperBy 1970’s Gooner,Arsene Wenger made an extraordinary statement in his weekly letter to the Arsenal fans. I get it on my e mail but I almost always ignore it as it usually reiterates an amalgam of his post match comments. This time it attracted my attention as it was very direct and a little bit angry.He asked the Arsenal fans to leave the transfer policy to him and we will see the results…Is he Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-41384421433155488112010-05-08T17:49:00.005+01:002010-05-08T18:03:03.139+01:00Tributes for Chamakh: “For me he is one of the best strikers in Europe and number one in France"By AriesThe Bordeaux club’s people have begun to pay homage to Marwan Chamakh, who they consider a terrific footballer and person. It seems that Arsenal will gain not only a very good footballer but someone with a very pleasant, kind and enthusiastic personality. Attributes that Wenger always considers important.Patrick Battiston, Director of Bordeaux ‘s Training Centre, is sad to lose him but Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-31570579483317295682010-05-03T19:56:00.002+01:002010-05-03T20:06:01.150+01:00Arsenal’s goalkeepers are a jokeBy 1970’s GoonerWhen Arsene Wenger said that due to Almunia’s wrist injury he would give a chance to Fabianski to prove himself I smiled. Wenger is up to his old tricks I thought as Almunia has probably been dropped. On the other hand how can Fabianski prove himself in only three or so games? Surely you need more games than that to decide whether a keeper is good enough to win you the Premier Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-54759251712103106042010-04-22T19:47:00.000+01:002010-04-22T19:48:44.973+01:00Which team, apart from Arsenal, would you prefer to win the Premier League title?By AriesIt’s a hard choice really having to pick either Chelsea or Manchester United. Normally I would prefer the team that played the best football to win the title and Arsenal have done that in my opinion. There’s not much to choose between Manchester United and Chelsea in terms of football played. Both have had good and bad games.But there is a big difference between the two in their financialArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-86716311468048264202010-04-18T21:53:00.002+01:002010-04-18T22:00:55.923+01:00Wenger needs to get his and Hillwood’s cheque book outBy 1970’s GoonerIt is true that any team in the world will miss seven fist teamers like Arsenal have missed at various times this season. Robin van Persie, Gallas, Vermaelen, Clichy, Song, Arshavin, and Fabregas. But if their replacements were good enough then their absence would not have been felt so much. And Arsenal have suffered.When the first teamers were out Wenger had to rely on aged Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-19303489576578679472010-04-06T12:53:00.003+01:002010-04-06T14:38:55.053+01:00It’s tactics, not who starts, that will prove important in BarcelonaBy 1970’s GoonerYes there are a lot of injured and absent players form Arsenal’s potentially most important game of the season. There is Gallas missing from defence. Campbell is feared to be suffering from a hamstring strain and/or fatigue, Song and Fabregas are missing from central midfield and Arshavin from the offensive players. Van Persie is a long term absentee of course.As a result most of Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-55002488695228592622010-04-01T19:39:00.004+01:002010-04-01T19:59:40.700+01:00The game at Barcelona is far from a foregone conclusionBy 1970’s Gooner Yes they outplayed us. In the same manner Arsenal outplay other average Premier League sides. They had a multiple of about 3 in terms of shots at goal, passes completed and very real chances. They could have put this tie to bed from the first leg.Yet we are still in it having come back from the dead, as it were, which goes a long way in explaining the fighting spirit and never Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-80048726565257447612010-03-27T19:52:00.003Z2010-03-27T20:03:28.742ZGreedy Wenger dents Arsenal’s title hopesBy 1970’s GoonerI was very interested to see what Wenger had in mind when I saw Arsenal’s team sheet containing Rosicky and Walcott. It was obvious that they were not going to be up to the physical approach that Birmingham have been renowned for this season.And so it proved to be. Walcott was very quiet and Rosicky coming back form an injury lay off was pretty ineffective. He was almost at Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-53258517102827546532010-03-22T20:49:00.002Z2010-03-22T21:03:24.958ZLet’s all cheer for Tottenham Hotspur!By 1970’s Gooner Arsenal are slowly but surely edging closer and closer to the final stages of a remarkable league campaign. A campaign where no points have been gained against the other major rivals in the title chase but where nevertheless still leaves us only two points from the top with only seven games left!Out of Arsenal’s remaining games there is one that stands out as the most difficult (Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com107tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-29849571813032968732010-03-16T14:18:00.008Z2010-03-16T14:57:45.390ZBendtner admits delay in his plans for world star statusBy AriesBendtner is a very determined and confident lad. Even Arsene Wenger has alluded to it recently after his hat trick against Porto. Nicklas then followed that up with a crucial 93rd minute winner against Hull which kept Arsenal’s title hopes alive.Bendtner has been talking to the Danish media after that game and he again did not mince his words on the subject of his self belief.“I've alwaysArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-9818155641754991752010-03-11T18:38:00.005Z2010-03-11T19:33:51.290ZArsenal’s major weakness needs to be addressed, otherwise forget itBy 1970’s GoonerWhat a moment to start talking about weaknesses in the team when we annihilated Porto so comprehensively. In a performance that was reminiscent of past Wenger teams who played “total football”, beautiful football, football that most of us now only see when we play (or our children play) Play Station!Nasri has come back to full fitness and is now dictating games. Clichy is back toArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com67tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-2311327936953924922010-03-05T19:08:00.005Z2010-03-05T19:39:14.245ZFive reasons why Arsenal suffer so many injuriesBy 1970’s GoonerThree horrific injuries in the last five years. A string of injuries bedeviling the whole squad throughout this season. Djourou, van Persie and Ramsey out for the long term. Clichy, Gibbs, Gallas, Diaby, Nasri, Rosicky, Denilson, Arshavin, Eduardo, Vela, Walcott and Bendtner. All have been out for some time when you take into account the period taken to get back to match fitness Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-35360053001263911272010-02-28T18:32:00.007Z2010-03-01T06:31:52.485ZArsenal have renewed belief againBy 1970’s Gooner Everyone considered the away game at Stoke as the next big test for the Gunners. Like Bolton away used to be before big fat Sam thankfully believed he could manage at a higher level than he is actually capable of.And sure enough it looked that we couldn’t find an answer to the long throw ins and the physical side of the game.It seems that our defensive coaching is surely lacking,Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-35593666982291228562010-02-25T19:29:00.005Z2010-02-25T19:42:47.044ZThree good reasons why Arsenal have a realistic chance of winning the titleBy 1970’s GoonerWe have been written off twice already this season. No one gave us a chance after we got thumped by Chelsea in that horrific defeat at the Emirates earlier in the season. But right after that Chelsea dropped points and we got back into it again with an unbeaten run.Until we met with the big two again, in quick succession. And got thumped again…But right after that both Chelsea andArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-35773733079478262782010-02-07T20:35:00.002Z2010-02-07T20:45:11.846ZWe’ve had enough Mr Wenger (and Mr Hill Wood)By 1970’s GoonerThere’s something that either Mr Wenger or the Board are not telling us. It has been patently obvious that the team needed a few more players of stature, experience and strength to transform it from very good to great.The Board keeps coming out with statements that the money is there for Arsene to spend. Yet we see no real investment in the team. The only signings are those that Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com142tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-54480600039373595812010-02-07T10:03:00.006Z2010-02-07T10:40:53.680ZArsenal FC’s major issues an obstacle to silverwareThis is the first a series of articles that an “Arsenal Analysis” reader has written with regard to what he considers as the major issues facing Arsenal FC that need to be addressed.The first article deals with the most important man at Arsenal, Arsene Wenger. The rest will follow next week.By Arse CaseMany many debates have been going around since the recent loss to United. I would like to Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-46953844626621586892010-01-31T21:05:00.001Z2010-01-31T21:10:08.927ZPlayer Ratings Vs Man UtdBy 1970’s GoonerAlmunia: Poor today and a continuous liability 2Sagna : Steady as you go but nothing more. At least he is consistent. 5Clichy: Decision making not his forte 3Gallas: Tried his best, as usual 6Vermaelen: And we thought his inclusion would have given us the edge. Strong performance and a goal, again 7Denilson: A kid among men 3Fabregas: Tried but surrounded by mediocrity, 6Song: A Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-16683045855318529592010-01-31T19:57:00.005Z2010-01-31T20:35:41.299ZAlmunia, Clichy, Arshavin more guilty than othersBy 1970’s GoonerOnce again Arsenal were found wanting when it came down to facing the big guns. First it was Chelsea at the Emirates with that 3-0 drubbing and now it is Manchester United with another three goals conceded.This was a horrid performance where all Arsenal players were way below par. Some much more than others.Firstly Almunia let the team down again, as he did last season, letting inArsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com118tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456083302191427651.post-37234664473644070832010-01-28T20:00:00.005Z2010-01-28T20:24:53.347ZThree reasons why Arsenal will be quite a different proposition against Man UnitedBy 1970’s GoonerThere are three strong reasons why Arsenal will prove to be more than a match for Manchester United next Sunday at the Emirates.1. A defensive midfield player was missing against Aston Villa The absence of Alex Song who was away at the Africa Cup of Nations meant that Arsenal’s midfield lacked his strong and powerful presence. I like Ramsey but along with Denilson they were too Arsenal Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661842513717311011noreply@blogger.com55