CL semi final first leg at OT

Post by **SPUDMASHER** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:45 pm

Tonight just showed how one dimensional we are. The way Manure were set up tonight we were never going to play through them and yet we had no other way of playing. We cannot cross a ball to save our lives. I think we got lucky tonight that the tie is not over already. If it wasn't for some sterling goalkeeping it would have been all over within 25 minutes. Reagrding individuals, Adebayor is a fucking disgrace to the shirt. It's no good turning up once every three or four games. Song is too slow but his workrate has been good of late. I don't understand why he hasn't played at all for the last two weeks. Does Wenger not understand that confidence comes from a regular run in the team. Gibbs did really well tonight, Sagna was okay and toure worked hard. I was disappointed with Silvestre but not angry. He can't help being picked when he isn't up to the task. At least he tries. Fabregas was off form tonight and disappointed.
In general it seemed that every time we received the ball there was a manure player onto us before we even controlled it. When they got it they had time to bring it down, look around and play it. We need to pressure teams more than we do.
Overall I'm very disappointed and don't believe we will go on to the final. I cannot see them not scoring in the second leg and that will be enough for them.

franksav63 · Post by **franksav63** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:45 pm

Ok I posted at half time, not seen previous posts.....but....

Greedy, should never pull on our proud shirt ever again, he's a fucking disgrace.....one lazy *word censored*.

Diaby, should be sold in the summer, not as bad as greedy, but how many chances is this man going to get.

The plus points:-

Only concending 1 goal thanks to a brilliant performance from Alumunia....

Song, brilliant throughout...........

Gibbs, he is going to be a brilliant left back for the Arsenal........

Toure, much better 2nd half.....

Could have lost around 5-0 but we still have a chance...........

I'm not normally this negative..... so it must be bad... (or is it? 1-0 we can DO THIS)

aw · Post by aw » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:46 pm

The Polish commentators are saying that we deserved a draw

, and singled out Almunia and Gibbs as the best players on the field.

mcdowell42 · Post by **mcdowell42** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:46 pm

aw wrote:Hopefully Eduardo and RvP will start in the return.

We were lucky it was only 1-0

Almunia was massive

100% agree the differrence between rooney ,tevez when they didnt have the ball compared to adebayor.On the goal when the corner was taken before the ball went into the net adebayor strolled away from where oshea was and left him unmarked.

:We are very very very lucky we only lost by 1 goal.

tinpot lane · Post by **tinpot lane** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:47 pm

SPUDMASHER wrote:Tonight just showed how one dimensional we are. The way Manure were set up tonight we were never going to play through them and yet we had no other way of playing. We cannot cross a ball to save our lives. I think we got lucky tonight that the tie is not over already. If it wasn't for some sterling goalkeeping it would have been all over within 25 minutes. Reagrding individuals, Adebayor is a fucking disgrace to the shirt. It's no good turning up once every three or four games. Song is too slow but his workrate has been good of late. I don't understand why he hasn't played at all for the last two weeks. Does Wenger not understand that confidence comes from a regular run in the team. Gibbs did really well tonight, Sagna was okay and toure worked hard. I was disappointed with Silvestre but not angry. He can't help being picked when he isn't up to the task. At least he tries. Fabregas was off form tonight and disappointed.
In general it seemed that every time we received the ball there was a manure player onto us before we even controlled it. When they got it they had time to bring it down, look around and play it. We need to pressure teams more than we do.
Overall I'm very disappointed and don't believe we will go on to the final. I cannot see them not scoring in the second leg and that will be enough for them.

Have to agree

augie · Post by **augie** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:47 pm

As far as I am concerned wenger can fcuk off right now - I travelled over to wembley to watch that diaby *word censored* do fcuking nothing for 90 minutes without being subbed and yet wenger puts him back in tonight and we see the same fcuking shite from him and yet again he aint subbed

I said it earlier today and I will say it again.....if there is a player to be subbed then more often than not it wont be the frenchman

Wenger has shown far far too much loyalty to players who are no longer repaying that loyalty. I will accept players playing badly if they are trying their best but how many can say that tonight ? If these players have gotten too comfortable with wenger then we need a fresh approach with somebody who will give some of these lazy *word censored* a kick up the arse

On a positive note I will tip my hat to almunia and gibbs who were our best players by a country mile

I will also defend silvestre who I thought didnt do as bad as I feared and I was totally against his selection tonight and I still hope djouru is selected the next night. Kolo also improved 2nd half and sagna did well all night

GunnerDude · Post by **GunnerDude** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:48 pm

2-0 or 3-1. Can we honestly keep a clean sheet at the emirate and can we actually score 3goals should we conceed.

IW8Goalmachine · Post by **IW8Goalmachine** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:49 pm

only one nil were still in it

Captain Fabregas · Post by **Captain Fabregas** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:49 pm

GunnerDude wrote:2-0 or 3-1. Can we honestly keep a clean sheet at the emirate and can we actually score 3goals should we conceed.

if arshavin was playing

...always next year?

aw · Post by aw » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:56 pm

On reflection Theo shouldn't have started. he would have been better coming on as a sub with 60 mins gone.

Post by **Chippy** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:01 pm

I am one of the most pessimistic on here recently but am over the moon about getting them back to ours with only a 1 goal lead. The difference next Tuesday will be us, The supporters. Prytee sure they will score but I reckon we can score 3.

donaldo · Post by **donaldo** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:09 pm

I said all along we needed to score an away goal,we didnt and now we are in big big trouble

We were fucking poor.To think there are some on here who compare Diaby to Vieira.Dont make me fucking laugh.Sell the useless crunt

Greedybayor is a fucking disgrace and should never wear an Arsenal shirt again.Remember its us that are paying his wages.

If it hadnt have been for Almunia we would have lost by 6

Tonight was a lesson for next season we need 4-5 new signings in the summer

jacko-arsnl2 · Post by **jacko-arsnl2** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:26 pm

can someone please tell me where the real cesc was tonight because he was not in manchester

mcdowell42 · Post by **mcdowell42** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:31 pm

What team would people like to start next week taking into account that everybody is fit including clichy and rvp.

Post by **flash gunner** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:31 pm

Im really disappointed tonight and the team needs a few fresh faces for next season but.....

we have to beat the champions by 2 clear goals where have i heard that before??

PLEASE LET IT BE A REPEAT OF '89