Arsenal Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

Frisbee · 24-02-2009 3:10pm

Is it on rte/tv3/utv at all?
Have to watch it in my girlfriends tonight so it would wanna be...

L'prof · 24-02-2009 3:12pm

~Rebel~ wrote: »

i wouldn't expect him to either, id take him in a second though, would be perfect for our RWF problem position!

Yeah, I can't wait until he comes back from injury and gets a full season under his belt, his pace is unbelievable!

yahoo_moe · 24-02-2009 3:13pm

Frisbee wrote: »

Is it on rte/tv3/utv at all?
Have to watch it in my girlfriends tonight so it would wanna be...

Well RTE and UTV are both showing United-Inter anyway. Do TV3 even still have Champions League?

L'prof · 24-02-2009 3:16pm

Frisbee wrote: »

Is it on rte/tv3/utv at all?
Have to watch it in my girlfriends tonight so it would wanna be...

Haha, sorry United are playing tonight...no chance of Arsenal being on any of the regular channels!

Frisbee · 24-02-2009 3:18pm

jasonorr wrote: »

Haha, sorry United are playing tonight...no chance of Arsenal being on any of the regular channels!

Bollox. Will have to call down early and check if she has Setanta Ireland, dont think she does though.

Big Styles raincheck then so

L'prof · 24-02-2009 3:22pm

Frisbee wrote: »

Bollox. Will have to call down early and check if she has Setanta Ireland, dont think she does though.

Big Styles raincheck then so

They'll be showing extended highlights after the United game on UTV. If your gf has broadband, streaming would also be an option!

Frisbee · 24-02-2009 3:24pm

jasonorr wrote: »

They'll be showing extended highlights after the United game on UTV. If your gf has broadband, streaming would also be an option!

Nah I'll just head over to one of the lads house's instead.
Hate watching streams when I can be watching it on telly

L'prof · 24-02-2009 3:25pm

Frisbee wrote: »

Nah I'll just head over to one of the lads house's instead.
Hate watching streams when I can be watching it on telly

Same here, I can never concentrate on a stream fully for some reason!

Frisbee · 24-02-2009 3:26pm

jasonorr wrote: »

Same here, I can never concentrate on a stream fully for some reason!

It's the crap audio / screaming arab commentator that ruins it for me....

L'prof · 24-02-2009 3:28pm

Frisbee wrote: »

It's the crap audio / screaming arab commentator that ruins it for me....

You'll easily find one with English audio if that's all that's bothering you!

Frisbee · 24-02-2009 3:33pm

jasonorr wrote: »

You'll easily find one with English audio if that's all that's bothering you!

Yeha but the audio is usually poor and the image too pixelated.
I only watch streams when we're not being shown on telly. Other wise I'll watch it in mine, or if I can't a mate's house or the pub

L'prof · 24-02-2009 3:41pm

Frisbee wrote: »

Yeha but the audio is usually poor and the image too pixelated.
I only watch streams when we're not being shown on telly. Other wise I'll watch it in mine, or if I can't a mate's house or the pub

You might even be better off going to the gf's and not watching it at all, save you the disappointment!

Frisbee · 24-02-2009 4:04pm

jasonorr wrote: »

You might even be better off going to the gf's and not watching it at all, save you the disappointment!

No I'm not being negative, I believe in us.
Nasri to put in the performance of his life, Come on!

L'prof · 24-02-2009 4:08pm

Frisbee wrote: »

No I'm not being negative, I believe in us.
Nasri to put in the performance of his life, Come on!

Yeah...PMA...we're going to win...woo!

Sorry, just not feeling it at the moment!

Frisbee · 24-02-2009 4:11pm

jasonorr wrote: »

Yeah...PMA...we're going to win...woo!

Sorry, just not feeling it at the moment!

Neither am I particularly.
However I do believe we'll put in a better performance against Roma than we did against Spuds/Sunderland etc

TheNorthBank · 24-02-2009 9:08pm

I've said it before here and I'll say it again... Bendtner is Sh*t.

tony1kenobi · 24-02-2009 9:11pm

Lads this match is on ITV 4 live.

10773 v 2200 5/6

Just letting ya know in case you're watching it on a computer.

L'prof · 25-02-2009 1:34am

What a difference Diaby makes! It's a pity he got injured AGAIN though! I have to say I was impressed with Denilson tonight, he really stepped up, maybe I have been too harsh on him in the past. I really could not get over the difference in our play as soon as Song stepped on the pitch, I really don't think he is suited to playing in that role at all...maybe we should try him in front of the two CB's the next time we play 4-5-1, but I'm really unsure as to where he fits in the squad! As for Bendtner, he had a terrible time out there tonight, but I can't fault him for effort especially since he was out of position all night...some absolutely horrendous touches though!

Roaster · 25-02-2009 12:00pm

Good performance all round.

Almunia: Did what he had to do and I've much more confidence in him coming for crosses these days.

Sagna: Defensively sound as usual but will someone please keep him on the training pitch to practice his crossing.

Gallas & Toure: Sound performance from both last night although Bill cries off far to much (after some tackles) for my liking.

Clichy: I don't know, something is lacking with him in the last couple of months. Burnout? I know he's still young but that's the only expalanation I can think of.

Eboue: Bursting forward he can be immesne, it's just a pity he has the brain of a goldfish.

Diaby: A Colossus before going off, although he still gets caught out on the ball now and again.

Denilson: Another good performer on the night and repaid Wenger's faith.

Nasri: Ok performance but I still expect more.

Bendtner: This lad will cause me to have a heart-attack soon. He's bruuuuuuuuuutal! My missus would have finished some of his chances last night.

Van Persie: Get the contract signed immediately. What a player! He makes it all look so easy. Even after some gamesmanship for the italians, he still finished the peno with aplomb.

Subs:
Vela: (should have been introduced earlier, although everytime he gets the ball something seems to happen)
Song: did what he was brought on to do. Break down the play. Very underrated player IMO.
Ramsey: Some nice passing when he came on. Needs more games.

Indie18 · 25-02-2009 1:09pm

Some good performances last night but I fear that 1 - 0 won't be enough. The teams lack of ability to score lately is becoming a real problem. If things don't get sorted in the next two or three games then what ever little hope we have of a top four finish will be gone.

Roaster · 25-02-2009 3:02pm

After last night I honestly think we will progress to the next round. We will score against them over there and with the impending return of Eduardo and either Walcott or Cesc I'm actually quite confident.

gosplan · 25-02-2009 3:06pm

jasonorr wrote: »

What a difference Diaby makes! It's a pity he got injured AGAIN though! I have to say I was impressed with Denilson tonight, he really stepped up, maybe I have been too harsh on him in the past. I really could not get over the difference in our play as soon as Song stepped on the pitch, I really don't think he is suited to playing in that role at all...maybe we should try him in front of the two CB's the next time we play 4-5-1, but I'm really unsure as to where he fits in the squad! As for Bendtner, he had a terrible time out there tonight, but I can't fault him for effort especially since he was out of position all night...some absolutely horrendous touches though!

I think Song can play or Denilson can play but both together really leaves us short of creativity in the midfield.

I'm now 100% certain that Bendtner is a squad player - an impact sub. In fairness, he's got a pretty good goals record off the bench (well better than Jeffers anyway

) but he shouldn't be starting.

L'prof · 25-02-2009 3:09pm

gosplan wrote: »

I think Song can play or Denilson can play but both together really leaves us short of creativity in the midfield.

I'm now 100% certain that Bendtner is a squad player - an impact sub. In fairness, he's got a pretty good goals record off the bench (well better than Jeffers anyway ) but he shouldn't be starting.

Denilson is a better option than Song, but playing both together just kills our creativity!

Pepe LeFrits · 25-02-2009 3:46pm

Yep, it's like when we played with Flamini/Diarra and Gilberto last season. Horrible.

Frisbee · 25-02-2009 7:03pm

Can't decide whether I love it or hate it.
Either way it not being red, yellow or blue gives me an excuse to buy it next year

(if it's the real thing of course)

Mossy Monk · 25-02-2009 7:24pm

New away kit?

Frisbee · 25-02-2009 7:27pm

Mossy Monk wrote: »

New away kit?

Away or Alternate

Not entirely sure.

Plus my source is 365 so pinch of salt and all that.

Pepe LeFrits · 25-02-2009 8:25pm

Fake.

Frisbee · 25-02-2009 8:36pm

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

Fake.

100%?
Source?

Galvasean · 26-02-2009 2:06am

Wow we havent had a green jersey ina very long time (didnt last long either).
I say bring back gold. We were never while wearing that.

Galvasean · 26-02-2009 2:55pm

Was thinking, while Van Der Sar has probably far and away the most clean sheets this season, would Almnia be next in line?
Personally I really dont think the media give him enough credit. He usually makes one or two great saves per game and has kept costly errors to a minimum lately.
What do you guys think?

Frisbee · 26-02-2009 3:00pm

Galvasean wrote: »

What do you guys think?

As I've said before I don't understand people calling for a new keeper.
Almunia's got game

gosplan · 26-02-2009 3:04pm

Galvasean wrote: »

Was thinking, while Van Der Sar has probably far and away the most clean sheets this season, would Almnia be next in line?
Personally I really dont think the media give him enough credit. He usually makes one or two great saves per game and has kept costly errors to a minimum lately.
What do you guys think?

I think he's fairly good. Could be better but it's not a huge priority or anything.

That said, I'd rate Van Der Sar as only fairly good as well.

L'prof · 26-02-2009 3:07pm

Galvasean wrote: »

Was thinking, while Van Der Sar has probably far and away the most clean sheets this season, would Almnia be next in line?
Personally I really dont think the media give him enough credit. He usually makes one or two great saves per game and has kept costly errors to a minimum lately.
What do you guys think?

Hardly!!!

Team			Pld	CS	 	%CS
1	Manchester United	26	19		73.0%
2	Chelsea			26	16		61.5%
3	Liverpool		26	13		50.0%
4	Aston Villa		26	11		42.3%
5	Fulham			25	10		40.0%
6	Arsenal			26	10		38.4%
7	Everton			26	10		38.4%
8	Wigan Athletic		26	10		38.4%

Link.

DenMan · 26-02-2009 8:17pm

Have to be honest and say I was very surprised when I read it. Anybody think it could happen in the future? He played very well for Chelsea yesterday.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_4975727,00.html

yahoo_moe · 26-02-2009 8:25pm

gosplan wrote: »

I think he's fairly good. Could be better but it's not a huge priority or anything.

That said, I'd rate Van Der Sar as only fairly good as well.

Exactly - his decision-making has improved big time (and that was his big weakness) I'm happy out.

Since Cech has shown that he's human (and the Chelsea defence has started to expose him a bit more), I don't think there are many outstanding keepers in the Premier League. Given would be the best I'd say - then there wouldn't be a huge amount between Reina/VDS/Almunia/Cech/Schwarzer/Friedel.

A consistently excellent defence will probably get a team a lot more points than the best shot-stopper in the world anyway.

EDIT: The Kalou thing would be interesting but not madly exciting. He's been a lot better this season generally but I'd rather Ade than him, which is probably what it'd come down to.

gosplan · 26-02-2009 10:40pm

Reina's the best for the last two years IMO. Great keeper.

tony1kenobi · 26-02-2009 11:29pm

DenMan wrote: »

Have to be honest and say I was very surprised when I read it. Anybody think it could happen in the future? He played very well for Chelsea yesterday.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_4975727,00.html

I might be wrong, but wasn't Kalou on Soccer AM last Saturday and when asked "which player is last out of the showers" he replied with a smile "Ashley Cole".....I think the guy wants to come to Arsenal....

...I'd have him just for the Cashley remark.....he's got a sense of humour.

Podge2k7 · 26-02-2009 11:34pm

gosplan wrote: »

Reina's the best for the last two years IMO. Great keeper.

+1 good reliable keeper alright.!

Frisbee · 26-02-2009 11:41pm

Our Ladies won the League Cup tonight.

Congrats, no who says we havent won a trophy in years? :pac:

Galvasean · 27-02-2009 2:32am

Frisbee wrote: »

Our Ladies won the League Cup tonight.

Congrats, no who says we havent won a trophy in years? :pac:

Only 5-0? Frankly, im insulted! :pac:

27-02-2009 3:30am

DenMan wrote: »

Have to be honest and say I was very surprised when I read it. Anybody think it could happen in the future? He played very well for Chelsea yesterday.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_4975727,00.html

I call bull on this article. Just because of this:

Salomon Kalou wrote:

"They are achieving huge things at Arsenal and watching them play is just beautiful."

He'll never make the ladies team. :pac:

Wreck · 27-02-2009 8:37am

tony1kenobi wrote: »

I might be wrong, but wasn't Kalou on Soccer AM last Saturday and when asked "which player is last out of the showers" he replied with a smile "Ashley Cole".....I think the guy wants to come to Arsenal....

...I'd have him just for the Cashley remark.....he's got a sense of humour.

It's 'which player is longest in the shower' and is understood to mean who has the biggest c0ck. Although maybe he misunderstood and as choosing the biggest prick.

Evil_Clown · 27-02-2009 11:10am

Not sure if this game is on TV but if its not ATVO are showing the Fulham game for free on saturday

http://www.arsenal.com/atvofreematch

L'prof · 27-02-2009 11:44am

Evil_Clown wrote: »

Not sure if this game is on TV but if its not ATVO are showing the Fulham game for free on saturday

http://www.arsenal.com/atvofreematch

Full 90-minute audio commentary

Frisbee · 27-02-2009 2:21pm

Another 0-0 draw tomorrow lads?

17/2 on PP

L'prof · 27-02-2009 2:27pm

Frisbee wrote: »

Another 0-0 draw tomorrow lads?

17/2 on PP

We're at home, but Fulham are very hard to break down...good bet!

Evil_Clown · 27-02-2009 2:48pm

jasonorr wrote: »

Full 90-minute audio commentary

Oops saw the game was free on arsenal TV so expected video, God dammit

yahoo_moe · 27-02-2009 5:56pm

Podge2k7 wrote: »

+1 good reliable keeper alright.!

I'd rather Given than Reina personally because I think he makes less mistakes. Which is why I don't think Reina is definitely ahead of VDS, Cech, etc. in that second bunch.

Having said that, Reina hasn't made a costly error in a season or thereabouts so maybe he's cutting down on that side of things.

Mr Alan · 27-02-2009 6:07pm

and he is considerably younger than Given & VDS.

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