HANGZHOU GREENTOWN OFFICIAL THREAD

StuartL · Post by **StuartL** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:02 pm

Pilly wrote:
Chips and Chocolate wrote:
tonysaunders wrote:
Chips and Chocolate wrote:
tonysaunders wrote: Whilst I think that we do need to buy a centre half or two, I'm not sure that's necessarily the problem. Vermalen is a class defender and Koscielny and Djourou aren't bad players. In my opinion, the problem isn't so much personnel, it's the way they're coached. It's hard to judge because you can't quite put your finger on what exactly is wrong, but it seems like bad decisions are made - a lot. There's always one player who forgets to squeeze up when they're trying to play offside or there's always one player napping when a free kick comes in.

The defence needs organising and I'm not sure Wenger is the one to do it. He's not going anywhere until the end of his contract (sorry, but it's true) so the only thing I can think of is getting some kind of defensive coach.
I agree on Vermaelen! Koscielny, while not bad, is not ready to be in the first XI. Playing Cahill or Samba alongside big Tom + replacing Clichy is a must in my opinion!
Possibly, but I'd hope that our international scouting system would be able to identify two better players than Cahill or Samba. Just because the papers keep saying Cahill and Samba (based on no real information at all), doesn't mean that that's what we need to settle for. Remember, Man Utd spent Â£16 million on Phil Jones. If Cahill or Samba were that good you'd expect United to by first in the queue, wouldn't you? As it stands, there doesn't really seem to be interest from anyone else yet (again, according to paper talk).
Samba or Cahill might not be all that but at least they would be reliable additions ready for the PL. And our international scouting system has not be that efficient in the last few years, has it?
Anyway, I'm no football manager. Let's enjoy the 2nd half!
Subotic from Dortmund would be a far better signing in my humble opinion.

How dare you have an opinion - humble or otherwise. I bet you haven't even worked half a day in football ?

Post by **T.S** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:03 pm

StuartL wrote:
tonysaunders wrote:Another killer delivery from Walcott

Followed up with 2 great shots. Henry mark 2 ?

Make that 3

Theeeeoooooooooo!

Post by **g88ner** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:03 pm

Walcott

Chips and Chocolate · Post by **Chips and Chocolate** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:04 pm

Pilly wrote:
Chips and Chocolate wrote:
tonysaunders wrote:
Chips and Chocolate wrote:
tonysaunders wrote: Whilst I think that we do need to buy a centre half or two, I'm not sure that's necessarily the problem. Vermalen is a class defender and Koscielny and Djourou aren't bad players. In my opinion, the problem isn't so much personnel, it's the way they're coached. It's hard to judge because you can't quite put your finger on what exactly is wrong, but it seems like bad decisions are made - a lot. There's always one player who forgets to squeeze up when they're trying to play offside or there's always one player napping when a free kick comes in.

The defence needs organising and I'm not sure Wenger is the one to do it. He's not going anywhere until the end of his contract (sorry, but it's true) so the only thing I can think of is getting some kind of defensive coach.
I agree on Vermaelen! Koscielny, while not bad, is not ready to be in the first XI. Playing Cahill or Samba alongside big Tom + replacing Clichy is a must in my opinion!
Possibly, but I'd hope that our international scouting system would be able to identify two better players than Cahill or Samba. Just because the papers keep saying Cahill and Samba (based on no real information at all), doesn't mean that that's what we need to settle for. Remember, Man Utd spent Â£16 million on Phil Jones. If Cahill or Samba were that good you'd expect United to by first in the queue, wouldn't you? As it stands, there doesn't really seem to be interest from anyone else yet (again, according to paper talk).
Samba or Cahill might not be all that but at least they would be reliable additions ready for the PL. And our international scouting system has not be that efficient in the last few years, has it?
Anyway, I'm no football manager. Let's enjoy the 2nd half!
Subotic from Dortmund would be a far better signing in my humble opinion.

I've heard people talking about him yeah but then again I've got limited knowledge of European football!

Captain Fabregas · Post by **Captain Fabregas** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:04 pm

If only they gave goals for doing fancy passes that mean nothing

rodders999 · Post by **rodders999** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:05 pm

g88ner wrote:Walcott

Makes the interview he gave today about wanting to play as a striker even more farcical. 2 simple chances and he hadn't a clue what to do.

Post by **T.S** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:06 pm

Christ, this is poor.

Pilly · Post by **Pilly** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:06 pm

Chips and Chocolate wrote:
Pilly wrote:
Chips and Chocolate wrote:
tonysaunders wrote:
Chips and Chocolate wrote: I agree on Vermaelen! Koscielny, while not bad, is not ready to be in the first XI. Playing Cahill or Samba alongside big Tom + replacing Clichy is a must in my opinion!
Possibly, but I'd hope that our international scouting system would be able to identify two better players than Cahill or Samba. Just because the papers keep saying Cahill and Samba (based on no real information at all), doesn't mean that that's what we need to settle for. Remember, Man Utd spent Â£16 million on Phil Jones. If Cahill or Samba were that good you'd expect United to by first in the queue, wouldn't you? As it stands, there doesn't really seem to be interest from anyone else yet (again, according to paper talk).
Samba or Cahill might not be all that but at least they would be reliable additions ready for the PL. And our international scouting system has not be that efficient in the last few years, has it?
Anyway, I'm no football manager. Let's enjoy the 2nd half!
Subotic from Dortmund would be a far better signing in my humble opinion.
I've heard people talking about him yeah but then again I've got limited knowledge of European football!

...though don't get me wrong, I'd happily settle for Samba and/or Cahill!

Dan_85 · Post by **Dan_85** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:07 pm

rodders999 wrote:2o mins to go, time to start writing potential headlines. Mine is.....

Greentown 1 Turnip's Clowns 1

8th Placed Chinese Amateurs 1-1 Greatest Arsenal Squad Ever

Post by **T.S** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:10 pm

Dan_85 wrote:
rodders999 wrote:2o mins to go, time to start writing potential headlines. Mine is.....

Greentown 1 Turnip's Clowns 1
8th Placed Chinese Amateurs 1-1 Greatest Arsenal Squad Ever

I forgot about that gem from last year!

Captain Fabregas · Post by **Captain Fabregas** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:11 pm

Ryo is the only player i'm looking forward to watching next season.

rodders999 · Post by **rodders999** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:13 pm

I'm so fucking bored

Post by **T.S** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:15 pm

Captain Fabregas wrote:Ryo is the only player i'm looking forward to watching next season.

Good luck with that. My understanding is that he probably won't get a work permit.

Post by **g88ner** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:16 pm

Captain Fabregas wrote:Ryo is the only player i'm looking forward to watching next season.

I'm looking forward to seeing Wilshere. And Ramsey. And Gibbs will be interesting if we don't replace Clichy. And Gervinho will be interesting as he's our major signing so far. And Van Persie, if he can stay fit and keep scoring. And Vermaelen.

And yes...Ryo too (depending on him getting a work permit that is!

)

rodders999 · Post by **rodders999** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:17 pm

id like to apologise to the people of china for subjecting them to this shit.