As we're unlikely to see terraces again at football, this is the virtual equivalent where you can chat to your hearts content about all football matters and, obviously, Arsenal in particular. This forum encourages all Gooners to visit and contribute so please keep it respectful, clean and topical.
piresistible wrote:Superb stuff.
Can't complain. People on here were so quick to slate this team yet when you see the likes of chavs pool you just wonder.
For those of us that were out training tonight can you tell me how we played tonight ? 5 Live says that everton should have had a goal that was wrongly ruled out for offside but other than that I havent heard much
piresistible wrote:Superb stuff.
Can't complain. People on here were so quick to slate this team yet when you see the likes of chavs pool you just wonder.
Spot on. This is the first match in a long time that I've followed on the forum and whilst we were all initially a bit puzzled when we thought Rosicky was going to play wide, the way some people express those views is more than a little shocking.
It's interesting to note that some of the main detractors around kick-off were conspicuous by their absence after we went ahead.
Likewise people who questioned the decision to bring on Djourou. Didn't I see him clear the ball under pressure in his own penalty area in injury time? We all know that he's made too many mistakes and is on borrowed time as far as his Arsenal career is concerned, but it seemed like a sensible move to me to bring on someone who can at least compete in the air for the last 5 mins or so.
Let's enjoy another terrific result away from home and look forward to laughing in the faces of all those spuds at work tomorrow.
piresistible wrote:Superb stuff.
Can't complain. People on here were so quick to slate this team yet when you see the likes of chavs pool you just wonder.
Who needs Red Member?
Wumming for the sake of it. Wonder what our new mods make of it? Gotta be a warning at least.......
piresistible wrote:Superb stuff.
Can't complain. People on here were so quick to slate this team yet when you see the likes of chavs pool you just wonder.
Spot on. This is the first match in a long time that I've followed on the forum and whilst we were all initially a bit puzzled when we thought Rosicky was going to play wide, the way some people express those views is more than a little shocking.
It's interesting to note that some of the main detractors around kick-off were conspicuous by their absence after we went ahead.
Likewise people who questioned the decision to bring on Djourou. Didn't I see him clear the ball under pressure in his own penalty area in injury time? We all know that he's made too many mistakes and is on borrowed time as far as his Arsenal career is concerned, but it seemed like a sensible move to me to bring on someone who can at least compete in the air for the last 5 mins or so.
Let's enjoy another terrific result away from home and look forward to laughing in the faces of all those spuds at work tomorrow.
Mike what makes you think that djouru is on borrowed time at Arsenal ? I mean the guy only signed his new contract 3 weeks ago so even he hasnt done badly enough in that time to force the manager to write him off
the playing mantis wrote:what tosh piresistable. we are not the chavs or pool, we are arsenal.
we're on a great run, but we are still nowhere near man city. just think what a few top class players could add. we wont get them with the current regime. and will be perpetually competing for 3rd/4th.
hopefully the sickening media fawning and talk of a shift in power to spurs will cease.
eerm is this he same city side that lost to Napoli & didnt make the chmps lge? and they just beat a chelsea side that knocked napoli out - now i know logic does not work like that, but mate you have to give credit where its due. from the horrific start to being 10 points behind spurs now we sitting 3rd. not saying it's cemented but BE PROUD of the Team.
For those of us that were out training tonight can you tell me how we played tonight ? 5 Live says that everton should have had a goal that was wrongly ruled out for offside but other than that I havent heard much
We were brilliant for 15-20 mins and should have put the game to bed in that time. After that, it was a bit backs against the wall, although we still had chances in the second half to kill the game off, but wasted them.
Yes, we were mighty lucky that Everton had a goal ruled out wrongly for offside in the first half, but we also had a clear penalty appeal turned down in the second when Rosicky was fouled.
It's the sort of game where we'd have conceded an equaliser in the past, but the defence were outstanding tonight and the spirit of the whole side is definitely improving in my opinion.
g88ner wrote:chamberlain on the bench - we've gone for Ramsey in midfield and Rosicky out wide
Bit cautious for me - why change a winning team? and why move your form player (Rosicky) out wide to make room for a horribly out of form one (Ramsey)?
I hope you're not suggesting that Arsene doesn't know??
wouldn't dream of it!
Not a pretty second half, but we held on. Great night for The Arsenal
Mike1 wrote: We all know that he's made too many mistakes and is on borrowed time as far as his Arsenal career is concerned
Mike what makes you think that djouru is on borrowed time at Arsenal ? I mean the guy only signed his new contract 3 weeks ago so even he hasnt done badly enough in that time to force the manager to write him off
Wrong choice of words. He should be on borrowed time. Having said that, a year ago I was bemoaning the fact he was injured (again). Another Senderos I'm afraid. Has the ability to be a reasonable squad player, but is far too inconsistent and makes too many errors.
For those of us that were out training tonight can you tell me how we played tonight ? 5 Live says that everton should have had a goal that was wrongly ruled out for offside but other than that I havent heard much
We wewr brilliant for 15-20 mins and should have put the game to bed in that time. After that, it was a bit backs against the wall, although we still had chances in the second half to kill the game off, but wasted them.
Yes, we were mighty lucky that Everton had a goal ruled out wrongly for offside in the first half, but we also had a clear penalty appeal turned down in the second when Rosicky was fouled.
It's the sort of game where we'd have conceded an equaliser in the past, but the defence were outstanding tonight and the spirit of the whole side is definitely improving in my opinion.
Job done for tonight. Now let’s start getting ready for the next game