The 2009-2010 Arsenal Thread
15 August 2009, 05:52 AM
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Read it here yesterday
Who is Arsène Wenger? Frenchman reveals answer | Arsenal - Times Online
I like Wenger even though he lie's out of his **** from time to time and loses it now and then, but the greats do, he's an intelligent and witty guy
Who is Arsène Wenger? Frenchman reveals answer | Arsenal - Times Online
I like Wenger even though he lie's out of his **** from time to time and loses it now and then, but the greats do, he's an intelligent and witty guy
15 August 2009, 09:21 PM
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Enjoyed looking at the score on my phone today. Gutted that **** ade scored on his debut for city. How did the defence look dodgey? From what i read they hardly got a shot off
15 August 2009, 10:57 PM
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defence didnt look dodgy at all quite the opposite vermaelen was commanding in the air,calm strong, quick and add to that can head the ball offensively for set pieces (he scored on his debut) cant beleive I was slating denilson again for his lack of quality when striking at goal and then he goes and socres a goal like that. Good posative start. Song is defo starting to look the part in the defensive screen role.
15 August 2009, 11:06 PM
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Looking forward to replay but when we play well we kick ***. I thought today was going to be nails, will have to see how we play against the defensive, counter-attack teams like hull, stoke. Its a great way for the players to support the boss when people are questioning. Gutted we let a goal in and arshavin didn't score. Didn't do my dream team boy good lol.
15 August 2009, 11:41 PM
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Seeing both centre backs score from set pieces was very refreshing as was Denilson's stunner.
16 August 2009, 01:04 PM
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What do you lot think about Eboue to Barca?
I think we should keep him, if only for his dancing skills. He didn't start yesterday but as the players were coming out he was there giving Hi 5's and jeering them up and I think he is good for team morale. Also extremely versatile I remember him having a good game as left back in the CL last year and obviously a world class right back and can do a job on the wing.
What do you lot think about Eboue to Barca?
I think we should keep him, if only for his dancing skills. He didn't start yesterday but as the players were coming out he was there giving Hi 5's and jeering them up and I think he is good for team morale. Also extremely versatile I remember him having a good game as left back in the CL last year and obviously a world class right back and can do a job on the wing.
16 August 2009, 02:07 PM
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I think he's a dirty player but since he was booed off i think he is a different player. Very direct. Defo need to keep him as he is versatile as you say.
16 August 2009, 03:01 PM
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jury's out, he can be very wasteful and for such a big strong bloke he goes down like an impression of reyes. On the posatives he has turned things around and is a god last 15-20 and I dont think we should let anyone go. now if the kalou roomours had been true then yes possibly it would have been sensible to let him go or the proposed deal with melo also would have bee good.
19 August 2009, 01:07 PM
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I've got to say from the 2 games so far Vermaelen is looking real class in defence. I will hold my hand up and admit I thought he was a bad buy due to his lack of height for defending in the Premiership but even if that does come up occasionally it will be worth it as his defensive work has been superb so far and long may it continue. He showed real pace last night to get back and block passes and tackled well. His defending in the last 2 games have certainly been something we have been missing for some time so a definite improvement in defence. Just wish we had some equally good cover in case him or Gallas get injured!
19 August 2009, 02:12 PM
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Nope 
If Celtic hadn't put into their own net our player was right behind him to score (although it was Bendtner so I am asking a lot there).
The first was lucky but then we haven't had any luck for a long time so no different to others having luck at times. We also could have stepped up a gear or two had we not been a goal up at half time.
If Celtic hadn't put into their own net our player was right behind him to score (although it was Bendtner so I am asking a lot there).The first was lucky but then we haven't had any luck for a long time so no different to others having luck at times. We also could have stepped up a gear or two had we not been a goal up at half time.
19 August 2009, 03:29 PM
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At least we don't need what used to be known as "Man Utd time" and is now known as "Chelski Time".
You know - the time added at the end of games to allow them to score
You know - the time added at the end of games to allow them to score
19 August 2009, 04:47 PM
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Didnt see match as was at hospital but from what ive read/heard(including from Celtic manager) we were good for the result.
To go to Celtic and get a result in Europe is a great result in my eyes.
Agree im happy with the new lad. very promising. But as you say we need cover. im praying Wenger hasnt looked at these games and thought everything was roses and doesnt buy. We need Hangeland imo. 3 good defenders then.
Whats happening with Senderos? havent sen him play have i??
To go to Celtic and get a result in Europe is a great result in my eyes.
Agree im happy with the new lad. very promising. But as you say we need cover. im praying Wenger hasnt looked at these games and thought everything was roses and doesnt buy. We need Hangeland imo. 3 good defenders then.
Whats happening with Senderos? havent sen him play have i??
19 August 2009, 09:19 PM
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Anyone watching the CL match? Gilberto looks like a diff player. really gone down hill
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22 August 2009, 01:04 AM
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Agree im happy with the new lad. very promising. But as you say we need cover. im praying Wenger hasnt looked at these games and thought everything was roses and doesnt buy. We need Hangeland imo. 3 good defenders then.
Whats happening with Senderos? havent sen him play have i??
Agree im happy with the new lad. very promising. But as you say we need cover. im praying Wenger hasnt looked at these games and thought everything was roses and doesnt buy. We need Hangeland imo. 3 good defenders then.
Whats happening with Senderos? havent sen him play have i??
I am getting a bit worried about RVP, apart from the nice ball played through for Cesc against Everton I can't remember him doing much at all in the 1st 2 serious games.
23 August 2009, 10:09 AM
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I had to chuckle at Gallas' goal - that took some serious skill to trick the keeper into thinking he was going to shoot, chip it up and then header (or was that chin) 
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23 August 2009, 10:43 AM
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On a serious note, how many times did Pompey get in behind us?? Against teams like mancs, chelski and pool with not miss the 3 easy chances they had
23 August 2009, 11:45 AM
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United were the same against Wigan, Foster made some good saves and Wigan had lots of good chances. Song was having a rest yesterday but when he is in buffering the defence we should be much more solid.
Also Scholes should have been sent off while it was still 0-0 and the FA need to give Vidic some retrospective punishment for slapping Rodallega. Cheating basterds
Also Scholes should have been sent off while it was still 0-0 and the FA need to give Vidic some retrospective punishment for slapping Rodallega. Cheating basterds