Barca Home Tuesday 19.45

[Tommy_Goon]

is there anything that sums up the current state of this club more than bringing on flamini, and his first contribution is to give away a penalty?

[armchair]

Just heard the big coward talking bout "courage and bravery"

[armchair]

is there anything that sums up the current state of this club more than bringing on flamini, and his first contribution is to give away a penalty?

The penno is on Mert fs

[LeftfootlegendGooner]

is there anything that sums up the current state of this club more than bringing on flamini, and his first contribution is to give away a penalty?

The penno is on Mert fs

Agreed, I posted on this as soon as it was conceded, what the fuck was he doing, nut as I have said many times he is no athlete and he I could kick a ball better than him when I was 12

[begeegs]

We've been conceding that exact same goal in the CL since United did it to us back in the day. Same old shit, same old wanker in charge

How long before we hear how we will "learn" from this year?

Shame really as for 70 minutes we put in a great shift, were pretty well-organised and rode our luck much less than in the past. And then chucked it away with naive and suicidal defending.

Agreed. This is how we should be defending without the ball against every team. Except that Wenger won't. The arrogance begins with him.

[Supagoon]

Good workout and send the reserves for the 2nd leg.

Hopefully we can now concentrate on qualifying for the CL 2016/2017.

[northbank123]

We've been conceding that exact same goal in the CL since United did it to us back in the day. Same old shit, same old wanker in charge

How long before we hear how we will "learn" from this year?

Shame really as for 70 minutes we put in a great shift, were pretty well-organised and rode our luck much less than in the past. And then chucked it away with naive and suicidal defending.

Agreed. This is how we should be defending without the ball against every team. Except that Wenger won't. The arrogance begins with him.

It's astounding because you watch a game like that and think had we gone out and for 90 minutes played in the usual careless "be yourself" manner we would have got bumholed. Likewise the previous 2 home games against them.

Wenger obviously feels that unlike countless other teams who are capable of picking us off, Barcelona are actually worthy of his respect and we make some adjustments to our gameplan accordingly.

[falkirk goon]

That wasnt predictable at all was it same shite every year in this cup..barca bayern monaco whoever it is doesnt matter.We go to goodison 3days after the return leg and any manager with half a brain would fling it in and play a weakened team,le bumhole wont though cos in his mind were still in the tie

[SteveO 35]

Another 90 CL minutes I've thankfully managed to completely avoid - a predictable 2 goal defeat. Cue now the collapse and risking everything in a pointless second leg rather than focusing on the proper cup

[Wilson]

Flamini is just like Arteta - they offer nothing but a presence on the field. Heard a good tweet about Wenger hoarding players, and not getting rid when they turn to rubbish.

Its his own Fing fault.

And the 'good performance' line can no longer work. Sure the players did well, but so long as we celebrate good performances in defeat, we will forever be a team than wins simply by trying. Like that little kid no one takes seriously - he has a go and you say 'atta boy' and 'good on ya mate' - even when that kid is rubbish, but you celebrate the effort.

Although Wenger hasnt yet states we are 'getting closer' to Barcelona, as I dont think he is that delusional to believe we are near them.

[begeegs]

It's astounding because you watch a game like that and think had we gone out and for 90 minutes played in the usual careless "be yourself" manner we would have got bumholed. Likewise the previous 2 home games against them.

Wenger obviously feels that unlike countless other teams who are capable of picking us off, Barcelona are actually worthy of his respect and we make some adjustments to our gameplan accordingly.

That's the part that pisses me off most (and probably most on here) is that we are capable of putting together a game plan defensively. Why he doesn't do it in every match is something that will puzzle me. With those type of tactics (and they are tactics), we'd may have picked up a few more pots along the years. Maybe not the CL Cup, but possibly another Prem title.

[Blade]

How many times BFG caught trying to intercept ball beyond the half-way line.

WBA,Monaco and today..

[Tomáš]

Not sure about the game!
Barca playing in Baby Blue!
The Thing is Arsenal and for almost their supportes must do better??!
Sorry I'am drunk!
All the best,
Cheers,
Thomas

[augie]

All I asked for from tonight's performance was a bit of bravery and courage........and I think that we got that

Of course it comes down to quality and that is what killed us, but looking at that overall I would have to say that for the most part we kept messi and neymar quiet The problem with players like that is that they really only need one chance and they punish you and that is exactly what happened tonight.

So far I have seen comments slating a lot of our team for their first goal (and with some justification tbf), but I am staggered that coquelin has escaped criticism He is our DM and he just jogged back at his ease when they were breaking through - it reminded me very much of denilson's pathetic jog back against manure in the same competition a few years ago He had begun to push further forward in the ten minutes prior to their goal, but I have to say that I felt that ramsey worked harder defensively tonight than coquelin

It is very hard to summarise tonights performance without putting giroud under the spotlight - with all the will in the world, this guy is never going to be any better than average Many of you will be well aware of my opinions of wellbeck (I used to call him wellshit but it used to upset some of our sensitive souls ), but tonight he showed the difference it makes when your lone striker is mobile and pacy. Giroud is an old fashioned English centre forward and if we cant get a better striker than him to play for us, then this club will never be any better than second rate
What can you say about the other two subs ? Wally is utter, utter dogshite and my deceased grandmothers are closer to be a top class footballer than this crunt is As for the mercenary French w.anker....... Please tell me that elneny is cup tied cos if he isn't good enough to make the squad ahead of the cu.nt then he must be total dogshite

[mcdowell42]

I was wondering that too Augie,has elney played for basle in Europe already this season ?.