Alex Oxlade Chamberlain

Old Oak Gooner · Post by **Old Oak Gooner** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:51 am

Just play him !

SteveO 35 · Post by **SteveO 35** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:29 am

If the kid doesn't get his chance over the Christmas period then words fail me. No doubt the rotation will consist of resting RvP, for either the Camel or Super Quality, or bringing in Rosicky or Arshavin

Song misses a game so we'll get to see either Frimpong or Coquelin but that will be about it

Personally I'd start with the Ox up at Villa Park. Just leave Arshavin at home feasting on mince pies, the lazy tosser

TeeCee · Post by **TeeCee** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:48 am

Coquelin is injured still isn't he? So I think it will be Frimpong. In fact, the team against Villa will resemble a cup side imo. Half full of numpty's

Red Member · Post by **Red Member** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:56 am

are people seriously suggesting that he should have played yesterday?

he has a bit of potential but at the moment gives the ball away too easily.
no use for yesterday.

Red Member · Post by **Red Member** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:56 am

are people seriously suggesting that he should have played yesterday?

he has a bit of potential but at the moment gives the ball away too easily.
no use for yesterday.

BRAZILLIANT 19 · Post by **BRAZILLIANT 19** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:26 am

Red Member wrote:are people seriously suggesting that he should have played yesterday?

he has a bit of potential but at the moment gives the ball away too easily.
no use for yesterday.

Not as a starter maybe but would have been a far better option to use from the bench than Arshavin.How many times did he give the ball away when he came on? The young lad is full of confidence every time i've seen him play and can shoot with either foot.Can't understand why he's not even on the bench,for me it's a no brainer.It's not as if we're overrun with attacking options is it!

Post by **DB10GOONER** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:32 am

BRAZILLIANT 19 wrote:
Red Member wrote:are people seriously suggesting that he should have played yesterday?

he has a bit of potential but at the moment gives the ball away too easily.
no use for yesterday.
Not as a starter maybe but would have been a far better option to use from the bench than Arshavin.How many times did he give the ball away when he came on? The young lad is full of confidence every time i've seen him play and can shoot with either foot.Can't understand why he's not even on the bench,for me it's a no brainer.It's not as if we're overrun with attacking options is it!

^ This. No one thinks he is the finished product, but as an option to bring on? Deffo better than AA23 or Chamakh. Coming on late in games like yesterday is the best way to blood him in initially.

Red Member · Post by **Red Member** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:54 am

Arshavin nearly equalised yesterday.
The OX would have done fuck all

BRAZILLIANT 19 · Post by **BRAZILLIANT 19** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:21 am

Red Member wrote:Arshavin nearly equalised yesterday.
The OX would have done fuck all

Are you for real?

Nearly equalised?? You mean the toe poke,scuffed shot that ended up further away from goal than when it started? I'm sorry but have you not seen the Ox play at all? I think there must be two Oxlade-Chamberlain's because you're obviously watching a different one to the rest of us.

Post by **brazilianGOONER** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:23 am

BRAZILLIANT 19 wrote:
Red Member wrote:Arshavin nearly equalised yesterday.
The OX would have done fuck all
Are you for real?

Nearly equalised?? You mean the toe poke,scuffed shot that ended up further away from goal than when it started? I'm sorry but have you not seen the Ox play at all? I think there must be two Oxlade-Chamberlain's because you're obviously watching a different one to the rest of us.

he's on the windup, mate.

don't even bother.

Red Member · Post by **Red Member** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:00 pm

BRAZILLIANT 19 wrote:
Red Member wrote:Arshavin nearly equalised yesterday.
The OX would have done fuck all
Are you for real?

Nearly equalised?? You mean the toe poke,scuffed shot that ended up further away from goal than when it started? I'm sorry but have you not seen the Ox play at all? I think there must be two Oxlade-Chamberlain's because you're obviously watching a different one to the rest of us.

No I am not on the wind up.
as I go to all the Carling Cup games I have probably seen young Alex more than most. As I have said he does have potential but at the moment he does give the ball away a little easily. That is why Wenger doesn't risk him in PL games right now.

He played probably his best match for Arsenal in the CC match against City so he is definitely improving. I reckon he may play in the FA Cup games in January and if he does ok there he might start being used as a sub in PL games.

rigsby · Post by **rigsby** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:04 pm

Arshavin is woeful. That moment where we had 3 people in the box, and he scuffed shot it to the Keeper sums him up.

The Ox should be on the bench. Coming off he would have at least done something.

Post by **brazilianGOONER** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:12 pm

Red Member wrote:
BRAZILLIANT 19 wrote:
Red Member wrote:Arshavin nearly equalised yesterday.
The OX would have done fuck all
Are you for real?

Nearly equalised?? You mean the toe poke,scuffed shot that ended up further away from goal than when it started? I'm sorry but have you not seen the Ox play at all? I think there must be two Oxlade-Chamberlain's because you're obviously watching a different one to the rest of us.
No I am not on the wind up.
as I go to all the Carling Cup games I have probably seen young Alex more than most. As I have said he does have potential but at the moment he does give the ball away a little easily. That is why Wenger doesn't risk him in PL games right now.

He played probably his best match for Arsenal in the CC match against City so he is definitely improving. I reckon he may play in the FA Cup games in January and if he does ok there he might start being used as a sub in PL games.

he does give the ball away a bit too easily at times. the difference is that he offers a THREAT. when he has the ball, the opposition knows his technique and ability is enough to make him go past the defenders, and he's got probably the most vicious right foot in this team. he shoots well with his left as well.

also, his incredible pace means he can stand on the shoulder of defenders and look for the trough ball like walcott does. he's a direct kid, he gains possession and goes straight for the jugular, a directness we almost do not have in any other player of the squad.

only negative side is, he is weak defensively and may give the ball away at times - but you gain a massive offensive threat.

now arshavin, what does he do? his first touch is now worse than any other player. he does not run. he does not track back. he does not tackle. he can't create, and he's miles away from scoring. there isn't a single positive point about andrei arshavin at the moment.

and you prefer to play him?

you have to be on the wind up.

Gunnerz4life · Post by **Gunnerz4life** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:14 pm

Red Member wrote:
BRAZILLIANT 19 wrote:
Red Member wrote:Arshavin nearly equalised yesterday.
The OX would have done fuck all
Are you for real?

Nearly equalised?? You mean the toe poke,scuffed shot that ended up further away from goal than when it started? I'm sorry but have you not seen the Ox play at all? I think there must be two Oxlade-Chamberlain's because you're obviously watching a different one to the rest of us.
No I am not on the wind up.
as I go to all the Carling Cup games I have probably seen young Alex more than most. As I have said he does have potential but at the moment he does give the ball away a little easily. That is why Wenger doesn't risk him in PL games right now.

He played probably his best match for Arsenal in the CC match against City so he is definitely improving. I reckon he may play in the FA Cup games in January and if he does ok there he might start being used as a sub in PL games.

And Arshavin doesnt? No one is denying that AOC is very raw but he cannot be any worse than Arshavin and Chamakh at the moment.

Red Member · Post by **Red Member** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:22 pm

ok fair enough he would have been a better option than Chamakh.