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.
highburyJD wrote:as I said
not gonna win this fight here
but you must all see that, right or wrong, Wenger thinks the same as me
and that makes him being shipped out unlikely
You do think in the same way as Wenger. And that is the damning part of it.
Song does all the things he is paid to do badly (tackle, be sensible around the box, break up play, use his head). He does all the luxury stuff well (pick a pass out etc). But that's not what he's there for. Arteta has filled in for his inadequacies all season. It is no coincidence that once Arteta got injured we've flopped again (L, D, D).
All in all, if you think like Wenger, you're admitting you're wrong.
GranadaJoe wrote:Does your opinion of the 'brilliant' Song preclude you from seeing the number of times he is caught in possession, or gives away stupid fouls or plays slow and inaccurate passes, or do you recognise these but still consider him 'brilliant'?
I accept that he tries hard, plays the odd great pass, makes some decent tackles. This doesn't prevent me from thinking that his level is towards the bottom of the league rather than the top.
I know on this site I'm fighting against the tide but I see Song as an immense player, he's a beast. Best strength on the ball I've seen since Vieira, makes loads of interceptions - does lose the ball sometimes but normally wins it straight back. Amazing creativity (waaay more than the odd great pass - he makes as many key passes as almost anyone in Europe).
Holds the ball whilst we break forward and holds the ball when we're under pressure. Him and Arteta have an excellent partnership.
I think there's a big confirmation bias issue in football. Song is a player much criticised here, his mistakes are registered disproportionately.
Not an argument I'll win...
Song a beast ?? I am reminded of that great line in the film "The Blind Side"........he looks like tarzan but plays like jane He is without doubt THE worst tackler I have ever seen for a midfielder and I am no teenager The art of tackling has been greatly diminished in recent years but at no point have I ever seen anybody being told to trip or wrestle an opposition player rather than tackle them properly and that is what song does 90% of the fcuking time We are still a team that struggles badly defending set pieces and yet this pillock gives them away at an alarming rate
1989 wrote:Kagawa will be the next signing imo. I can feel it.
Hi Gooners,
First of all (again ) congratulations. Great player and I pretty sure he will rock the PL!
Regarding Kagawa. Yes, he is not extending http://www.bvb.de/?%87%ECY%1B%E7%F4%9C%5En%E1%85%95 his contract and he has stated that he wants to move to England. Rumors are that ManUtd is currently the favorite. So not sure if you can get him. You would have to play more than for Podolski but he is worth every Penny.
I am reminded of that great line in the film "The Blind Side"........he looks like tarzan but plays like jane 
The art of tackling has been greatly diminished in recent years but at no point have I ever seen anybody being told to trip or wrestle an opposition player rather than tackle them properly and that is what song does 90% of the fcuking time 
We are still a team that struggles badly defending set pieces and yet this pillock gives them away at an alarming rate 
) congratulations. Great player and I pretty sure he will rock the PL!
