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.
SammyDroppedHisShorts wrote:It's not what it was but it is what it is...Arsenal Football Club
And my love for that club out weighs any owner, manager, player or fan......my love is for Arsenal 1886, Victoria Concordia Crescit. NEVER forgetting that green patch of grass I saw as a seven year old when reaching the top of the North Bank steps!
It's not the same club but...it is the same club. It's red and white, it's the Gunners, it's the heritage, the class the THE. I won't let no foreign mercenary upset me...because I love this club...no matter it's guise it's like my brother, my dad, my uncle, my kids.......you hate them sometimes, they piss you off, the let you down, they say bad things, but you still love them....you still do what you can to see them, you even spend money on them....
I'd rather be an Arsenal fan than any other fan......
Now these three young men have come to Arsenal and bring to the table class, guile, skill, goals and most of all plan A and Plan B.
Giroud to me is a real gem that will be polished and will reap a hatful of goals. I like the 45 minutes he produced in Cologne. It suggests to me that his aerial power will be far more explosive than that of Chamakh and Bendtner. Albeit one chance that the keeper tipped over on Sunday, his ability to get his head on crosses is one I haven't seen for sometime. In fact I'd go as far to say he reminds me of Alan Smith. If he can be half the player Smudger was then I feel we have made a very significant signing.
Also remember...he is a winner...something our changing room now lacks totally.
Santiago Cazorla is a fantastic player. I have watched Spanish football extensively over the lat couple of years and I can assure any doubters that this lad is the bollocks. He has the ability to lock defences with precision and I firmly believe he will bring to the table the assists ratio both Fabregas and van Persie attributed.
Also.....he is a winner.
Podolski well I think people many people on here underestimate this guy. You don't lead a German attack one hundred times and be useless. I have always rated this lad and I truly feel that he is ideal for us. I think RVP will be long forgotten when we sing He scores what he wants Lukas Poldolski scores when he wants.
Also....He is a goal scoring machine and we will see as many goals from him as we did RVP. I will even hasten to say welcome to our next one hundred goals for the club player.
What am I trying to say is this. We are all sore and annoyed by this latest transfer fiasco and we all know that in our hearts RVP left because he felt that his chances of winning things were best suited at OT. BUT.....I feel he has made a very big error.
Here is to a season that may surprise many. Stay safe on your trips to other grounds. Sing your hearts out for the name on the shirt that is Arsenal
Eboue-Why? wrote:I wanted to resurrect this thread because after Saturday's performance in coming from behind at what is a difficult place to win and the fact that our squad is getting back to full fitness, I feel something in my water. Early days I know but if we can avoid too many performances like the one against the Chavs, then something may just happen this year. I do sense a different team spirit and granted that's the shit that Wenger has been spouting for a few years now but the thought of what our midfield could develop into is starting to make me think a little differently.
8 weeks time I could have egg on my face but......
8 weeks time? Ooops, looks like it only took 2!!
Could someone please pass me a face wipe......
Eboue-Why? wrote:I wanted to resurrect this thread because after Saturday's performance in coming from behind at what is a difficult place to win and the fact that our squad is getting back to full fitness, I feel something in my water. Early days I know but if we can avoid too many performances like the one against the Chavs, then something may just happen this year. I do sense a different team spirit and granted that's the shit that Wenger has been spouting for a few years now but the thought of what our midfield could develop into is starting to make me think a little differently.
8 weeks time I could have egg on my face but......
8 weeks time? Ooops, looks like it only took 2!!
Could someone please pass me a face wipe......
Actually could someone pass me a bath towel, this face wipe ain't big enough..
Eboue-Why? wrote:I wanted to resurrect this thread because after Saturday's performance in coming from behind at what is a difficult place to win and the fact that our squad is getting back to full fitness, I feel something in my water. Early days I know but if we can avoid too many performances like the one against the Chavs, then something may just happen this year. I do sense a different team spirit and granted that's the shit that Wenger has been spouting for a few years now but the thought of what our midfield could develop into is starting to make me think a little differently.
8 weeks time I could have egg on my face but......
8 weeks time? Ooops, looks like it only took 2!!
Could someone please pass me a face wipe......
Actually could someone pass me a bath towel, this face wipe ain't big enough..
Eboue-Why? wrote:I wanted to resurrect this thread because after Saturday's performance in coming from behind at what is a difficult place to win and the fact that our squad is getting back to full fitness, I feel something in my water. Early days I know but if we can avoid too many performances like the one against the Chavs, then something may just happen this year. I do sense a different team spirit and granted that's the shit that Wenger has been spouting for a few years now but the thought of what our midfield could develop into is starting to make me think a little differently.
8 weeks time I could have egg on my face but......
8 weeks time? Ooops, looks like it only took 2!!
Could someone please pass me a face wipe......
Actually could someone pass me a bath towel, this face wipe ain't big enough..
Regarding the title of this thread. I feel Carzola is beginning to realise already why those of similar ability have fled the club, as for Podolski I'm undecided whether he is feeling the same or whether he is beginning to look like a flash in the pan.
As for Giroud he is plain and simply shite.
goonersid wrote:Regarding the title of this thread. I feel Carzola is beginning to realise already why those of similar ability have fled the club, as for Podolski I'm undecided whether he is feeling the same or whether he is beginning to look like a flash in the pan.
As for Giroud he is plain and simply shite.
Cazorla is a quality player, will miss him when he goes. Podolski seems to care about the club more than others and plays his little German heart out. As for Giroud, he shows promise and I love his mentality (Proper down to earth guy, no ego about him despite carrying montpellier to the title. He also seems to really care aswell). I will eat my shoes (Addidas and everything, no cheapo Shoe Zone shite) if Giroud doen't come good. Unfair to judges him as "shite" after he's either benched or subbed in a Wenger tactical masterstroke sub in the 65th minute.
DarylAFC wrote:
Cazorla is a quality player, will miss him when he goes. Podolski seems to care about the club more than others and plays his little German heart out...
DarylAFC wrote:
Cazorla is a quality player, will miss him when he goes. Podolski seems to care about the club more than others and plays his little German heart out...
Santi has bought a substantial shareholding in Real Oviedo (where he played until 17) along with Mata and Michu because they're absolutely fucked financially. What a gem
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