BARCA GAME THREAD

[alchyrob]

haven't read through every post so sorry if this is a repeat, but one thing that really wound me up tonight (other then then the obvious stuff) was how clichy has moaned recently how the 4-3-3 formation has hindered his attacking. yet for the whole night i watched dani alves continually have acres of space on the right wing.

yes, he does have more skill going forward then clichy but he had all the space because he actually got there to take advantage of the room given when messi or pedro moved inside. please can clichy be shown a video of how to play as an attacking full back in this formation

[LeftfootlegendGooner]

OK for what it is worth, first 20 minutes was men against boys, we didn't have a shot until 20 minutes or so from nasri who i thought was absolutely one of our top quality players on the night along with almunia's first half display (unfortunately his decision making when to come and when to stay on his line are his downfall and showed at the start f the second half).

Diaby was shocking and his passing was too slow, song was poor for most of the game, too pedestrian, looks like a sloth (how many free kicks does he give away needlessly?).

Cesc is injured so can't judge him, tv was ok but panicked (as did all 10 outfield players in the first 20 minutes).

eboue did okish when he came on but theo was the man who changed the game, many have slated him on here but the lad has the talent just needs the games and confidence.

Al was man of the match by a zillion miles, if it wasn't for him it would be game over already.

This game overall was a reality check, we are absolutely mile behind the likes of barca......end of.

Time to splash the cash mr W!!!!!


Anyway i am landing in Thailand on the 6th so will have to find a bar to watch the game and give the locals a taste of what it is like to follow the Arsenal

[MK Gould]

Stop being so negative. We were being hammered tonight. 0-2 and it could easily have been 0-5.... We were travelling to Barca with no hope.

Now it's level. Any sort of win out there and we're through. Ok, so on the evidence of the first 20 mins tonight we're still the underdogs....but the fact that we're going out there with any sort of chance is fucking amazing!

We'll probably still go out. Maybe lose 0-4....or it might just turn into one of the greatest nights in Arsenal's history!

[RossieGooner]

haven't read through every post so sorry if this is a repeat, but one thing that really wound me up tonight (other then then the obvious stuff) was how clichy has moaned recently how the 4-3-3 formation has hindered his attacking. yet for the whole night i watched dani alves continually have acres of space on the right wing.

yes, he does have more skill going forward then clichy but he had all the space because he actually got there to take advantage of the room given when messi or pedro moved inside. please can clichy be shown a video of how to play as an attacking full back in this formation

Would much prefer to see Clichy learning to play as a proper full back first before he even thinks bout crossing the half way line. Number of times his defending been shown up this season is beyond a joke.

[merse_10]

Stop being so negative. We were being hammered tonight. 0-2 and it could easily have been 0-5.... We were travelling to Barca with no hope.

Now it's level. Any sort of win out there and we're through. Ok, so on the evidence of the first 20 mins tonight we're still the underdogs....but the fact that we're going out there with any sort of chance is fucking amazing!

We'll probably still go out. Maybe lose 0-4....or it might just turn into one of the greatest nights in Arsenal's history!

you're just glad were still in it cos ur goin to barca

[LeftfootlegendGooner]

Stop being so negative. We were being hammered tonight. 0-2 and it could easily have been 0-5.... We were travelling to Barca with no hope.

Now it's level. Any sort of win out there and we're through. Ok, so on the evidence of the first 20 mins tonight we're still the underdogs....but the fact that we're going out there with any sort of chance is fucking amazing!

We'll probably still go out. Maybe lose 0-4....or it might just turn into one of the greatest nights in Arsenal's history!

We are just havng our say and tbh we are right in our negativity, what sort of supporter likes to see their team totally fucking outplayed at home with a mere 30 per cent of persessioon ?

[flash gunner]

We are just so naive its an embarrassment

[LeftfootlegendGooner]

haven't read through every post so sorry if this is a repeat, but one thing that really wound me up tonight (other then then the obvious stuff) was how clichy has moaned recently how the 4-3-3 formation has hindered his attacking. yet for the whole night i watched dani alves continually have acres of space on the right wing.

yes, he does have more skill going forward then clichy but he had all the space because he actually got there to take advantage of the room given when messi or pedro moved inside. please can clichy be shown a video of how to play as an attacking full back in this formation

Would much prefer to see Clichy learning to play as a proper full back first before he even thinks bout crossing the half way line. Number of times his defending been shown up this season is beyond a joke.

tbh i would replace both left and right back cos they both couldn't cross a fuckin ball if their life depended on it

[RossieGooner]

Stop being so negative. We were being hammered tonight. 0-2 and it could easily have been 0-5.... We were travelling to Barca with no hope.

Now it's level. Any sort of win out there and we're through. Ok, so on the evidence of the first 20 mins tonight we're still the underdogs....but the fact that we're going out there with any sort of chance is fucking amazing!

We'll probably still go out. Maybe lose 0-4....or it might just turn into one of the greatest nights in Arsenal's history!

We are just havng our say and tbh we are right in our negativity, what sort of supporter likes to see their team totally fucking outplayed at home with a mere 30 per cent of persessioon ?

30% possession and a 50% result... if we can get 50% possession next week we're laughing !!

[merse_10]

Stop being so negative. We were being hammered tonight. 0-2 and it could easily have been 0-5.... We were travelling to Barca with no hope.

Now it's level. Any sort of win out there and we're through. Ok, so on the evidence of the first 20 mins tonight we're still the underdogs....but the fact that we're going out there with any sort of chance is fucking amazing!

We'll probably still go out. Maybe lose 0-4....or it might just turn into one of the greatest nights in Arsenal's history!

We are just havng our say and tbh we are right in our negativity, what sort of supporter likes to see their team totally fucking outplayed at home with a mere 30 per cent of persessioon ?

the kind that still get a draw and are in with a decent shout of getting to another cl semi final

[MegaGooner]

Whatever, whatever....

we now know that we have to get a win in the second leg.

In some ways, it's better than trying to hold out for a draw.

Well...we knew we would keep a clean sheet, so we would have to win at least 1 game....all the better to eat them at home I say......

[LeftfootlegendGooner]

Stop being so negative. We were being hammered tonight. 0-2 and it could easily have been 0-5.... We were travelling to Barca with no hope.

Now it's level. Any sort of win out there and we're through. Ok, so on the evidence of the first 20 mins tonight we're still the underdogs....but the fact that we're going out there with any sort of chance is fucking amazing!

We'll probably still go out. Maybe lose 0-4....or it might just turn into one of the greatest nights in Arsenal's history!

We are just havng our say and tbh we are right in our negativity, what sort of supporter likes to see their team totally fucking outplayed at home with a mere 30 per cent of persessioon ?

the kind that still get a draw and are in with a decent shout of getting to another cl semi final

Love that emoticom, wtf i would rather go out of a comp than win it with a fluke when being totally outclassed

[DanielD]

I have a theory about the E******s and Barca.

I think it suits them better than it's suits any other team in the world. Our pitch is perfect the Dimensions of the pitch are big and that suits Barca. And it's quiet as hell. Also, there's no pressure on them to put a "show" for the tourists that fill half the stadium in the Nou-camp.

I reckon it will be a completely different game there..

[merse_10]

Stop being so negative. We were being hammered tonight. 0-2 and it could easily have been 0-5.... We were travelling to Barca with no hope.

Now it's level. Any sort of win out there and we're through. Ok, so on the evidence of the first 20 mins tonight we're still the underdogs....but the fact that we're going out there with any sort of chance is fucking amazing!

We'll probably still go out. Maybe lose 0-4....or it might just turn into one of the greatest nights in Arsenal's history!

We are just havng our say and tbh we are right in our negativity, what sort of supporter likes to see their team totally fucking outplayed at home with a mere 30 per cent of persessioon ?

the kind that still get a draw and are in with a decent shout of getting to another cl semi final

Love that emoticom, wtf i would rather go out of a comp than win it with a fluke when being totally outclassed

not me, i dont care how the f*ck we win it and amazed u do

[g88ner]

I reckon it will be a completely different game there..

That's the spirit!!

(you deluded rosetinted bastard )