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usual thread starter… anyone get stuck in those delayed queues to get in on Tuesday night. Was it just people not familiar with the electronic card/ticket system or were lots being refused admittance due to their cards not being credited?
I know reserve games will never be played at the stadium due to keeping the pitch pristine by the way, was just making a point about how much easier it would make it for the players.
If only Arsenal could play their reserve games at the Grove
we can
The press, the fans, the boss, pretty much everyone is totally stoked on Jack Wilshere. I’m so excited that I have already created a new masthead featuring Jack and had his left boot tattooed on the small of my back — right above my Arsenal tattoo.
Seriously, the kid looks good and I’m as excited as anyone about the prospect of having another full England starter on the squad (as it will keep the foaming dog Nationalists at bay for a little bit) but before we go off and crown him the next Liam Brady, let’s let the kid grow a bit, shall we? I mean, I realize that he’s a midfielder, he’s got a left foot, he’s silky smooth with the ball and at $150 a week he’s paid the same as a footballer from the 1970s but that’s where the comparisons end. Frankly I think the boss is talking with tongue firmly in cheek when he says:
"People tell me he is a bit like Liam Brady, because he has good balance and change of direction."
But there’s still a lot of work to be done with Liam, I mean Jack, and everyone just take a step back and let the kid have some room to breathe. Besides, the team is what utterly destroyed Sheffield United and I’d rather have this team than the team that Liam Brady played for in the 70s. Again, Wenger puts it in perspective
Aye, so run out quick and buy your England shirt with Wilshere-Brady on the back, it’s the only sensible thing.
What’s amazing here is that the real Liam Brady as the Head of Youth Development and the Academy Director is the person who is most directly responsible for this class of super talent that Arsenal have amassed and yet nary a word is spoken about the man’s contributions. Just look at all the players in that article linked above and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Certainly, the scouting system is important, the team’s philosophy is important, the boss’ program of bringing players up through the Carling Cup and his general footballing philosophy are all important but Liam is the dude who runs the show for these kids. I just want to give kudos to him, by all accounts he’s doing a terrific job.
The one “youthâ€
Seriously, the kid looks good and I’m as excited as anyone about the prospect of having another full England starter on the squad (as it will keep the foaming dog Nationalists at bay for a little bit) but before we go off and crown him the next Liam Brady, let’s let the kid grow a bit, shall we? I mean, I realize that he’s a midfielder, he’s got a left foot, he’s silky smooth with the ball and at $150 a week he’s paid the same as a footballer from the 1970s but that’s where the comparisons end. Frankly I think the boss is talking with tongue firmly in cheek when he says:
"People tell me he is a bit like Liam Brady, because he has good balance and change of direction."
But there’s still a lot of work to be done with Liam, I mean Jack, and everyone just take a step back and let the kid have some room to breathe. Besides, the team is what utterly destroyed Sheffield United and I’d rather have this team than the team that Liam Brady played for in the 70s. Again, Wenger puts it in perspective
Aye, so run out quick and buy your England shirt with Wilshere-Brady on the back, it’s the only sensible thing.
What’s amazing here is that the real Liam Brady as the Head of Youth Development and the Academy Director is the person who is most directly responsible for this class of super talent that Arsenal have amassed and yet nary a word is spoken about the man’s contributions. Just look at all the players in that article linked above and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Certainly, the scouting system is important, the team’s philosophy is important, the boss’ program of bringing players up through the Carling Cup and his general footballing philosophy are all important but Liam is the dude who runs the show for these kids. I just want to give kudos to him, by all accounts he’s doing a terrific job.
The one “youthâ€
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Can I just point out as a Barnet and Arsenal fan that the reason games are played at Underhill is because Wenger likes the fact that there is actually a decent pitch there (other than the fact it's on a bloody hill!)?
So while of course it is nowhere near the standards of the Emirates, the description of it as a dodgy pitch is harsh as it is one of the best in the lower leagues.
I also wonder if Wenger actually likes the small size of the pitch - it must make it harder to play the pretty football, meaning that the youngsters have to improve their touch and passing even more.
So while of course it is nowhere near the standards of the Emirates, the description of it as a dodgy pitch is harsh as it is one of the best in the lower leagues.
I also wonder if Wenger actually likes the small size of the pitch - it must make it harder to play the pretty football, meaning that the youngsters have to improve their touch and passing even more.
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djhdjh wrote:Can I just point out as a Barnet and Arsenal fan that the reason games are played at Underhill is because Wenger likes the fact that there is actually a decent pitch there (other than the fact it's on a bloody hill!)?
So while of course it is nowhere near the standards of the Emirates, the description of it as a dodgy pitch is harsh as it is one of the best in the lower leagues.
I also wonder if Wenger actually likes the small size of the pitch - it must make it harder to play the pretty football, meaning that the youngsters have to improve their touch and passing even more.
why does arsene like the reserves to play at underhill? because it's near where he lives so he doesn't have to travel far! granted, the pitch isn't bad for lower league, but come on, that hill!
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Why not write to the club and suggest this?gotrek wrote:Why don't they play the reserve or youth games after the main game at the Grove? For the price of a seat, after a midday kick off or a 3 pm kick off, I'd easily stay and watch it. And I'm sure I wouldn't be the only one. and it wouldn't use the pitch since it would follow the main league game.
Not a bad idea.
Though not sure groundstaff would like it, and what dressing rooms would the reserves use?
