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I haven't enjoyed watching a football match that much in years.
Quite how we emerged from the game with a win I don't know, given that the last time I saw an Arsenal defence that ramshackle, United put 8 goals past it.
So, all in all, well done everyone.
Lacazette looked very good :cloud9:Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
I saw the goals. The three we conceded were pretty funny, the second one arguably the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Of course I understand why we are getting stick for it but I think if you removed the first four picks at centre back from most squads they would struggle defensively. The weird thing is how we have managed to start a season without centre backs, again. It seems to be becoming an obsession.
I don’t even know why they aren’t available. Are they all injured?
When is Lemar coming, BGM? We won't have to watch Welbeck so often then. And Vigil Van Dyk?Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige
Thought Ramsey improved us a great deal when he came on.
Mertesacker & Gabriel injured, Koscielny banned, Mustafi a leetle bit short of match practice...Chambers shít.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
Kos is suspended, Mertesacker and Gabriel were injured, Mustafi isn't fit enought to start at the minute and it seems like Chambers is no longer wanted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
I had a vague recollection that Kos was banned but cant remember why, or for how long.Quote:
Originally Posted by 71 Guns - channeling the spirit of Mr Hat
I thought the general consensus was that Danny had rather a good game?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
Sorry, but how is a professional footballer allowed to come back from the summer break less than fully match fit?Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige
He was given some extra time off because he was playing for Germany in some tinpot international competition.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
He did, didn't he. That little dribble and shot in the box were extremely exciting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige
That said, we're going to have to keep Giroud around. He's too useful not to.
Well maybe, but he isn't French, 21 and didn't cost £60million. Therefore he is less exciting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
He also is one of the most hopeless finishers I've ever seen. Seems a decent bloke, though. Wd DW.
I would suggest that all footballers come back from the break less than fully fit, that is why they have a pre seasonQuote:
Originally Posted by Burney
He always does this. Gives them extra time off and leaves us short at the start of the season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
Maybe its worth it, I don't know. ****ing annoying though.
Hmph. And what of Mertesacker? Is his 'injury' just that little gash he received the other day? Surely that's no reason to miss a game? Terry Butcher lost about 4 pints of blood and kept playing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
Health and safety, b.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
I love him. the ball is either glued to his feet or bumbles it way through. :cloud9:Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
He also had a baby... Don't know whether he was given some more time off for that or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
Quite. If it's a choice between Mustafi feeling a bit tight and us not having a functional back line, surely the former is preferable?Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
Well if he'd had a baby, that would be fair enough. However, if it's just his wife having a baby, that's another matter entirely.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
:nod: Back off Brussels, imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
Threadjack. I've decided Hertford is the place for me Burney.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
I shall move after my holiday.
Got a red against Everton in the last game of the season. A really silly red tbh....hence why we had to wheel big Per out for the cup final. Now we have Per out after he got a proper bang on the head in the Charity Shield and Kos has one more game to serve.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
Well, we got away with it for one game, unlike last season. Hopefully now he will be firing for next week.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
He does seem to try his absolute hardest to miss even the simplest chancesQuote:
Originally Posted by Peter
Per, Mustafi and Kolisinac seems a bit more sturdy for next week.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alberto Balsam Rodriguez
Stoke :-( away :-( :-(
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Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige
Very encouraged by Lacazette.
I like him. He's game, gives 100%, is quick, strong, awkward to deal with and wonderfully unselfish.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pat Vegas
His only downside is being leetle beet* short footballistically, but you can't have everything.
*quite a lot
I hope he stays fit. And I don't care if Sanchez goes now there is no space for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
We'd have lost if he was playing on friday imo
however I don't like Oxlade.
Oh, good. It's very nice. I shall be sure recommend the best places, shops, pubs, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pat Vegas
I shall also insist on buying you a pint somewhere.
:nod: He'd have shouted at the defence for being sub-par and the atmosphere in the whole team would turn sour. I get the impression that nobody in the dressing room really likes him much. I imagine him to be a very annoying man.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pat Vegas
The problem is that he is our second best player behind Mesut.
Oxlade is one of those players that, while I recognise his quality, I struggle to see his value or where he fits in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pat Vegas
It does rather pose a problem for young Hector. Oxlade is better at the wing back role while Hector is more of an out and out right back. If we stick with the back three then I should imagine Hector will be sold to Barca next summer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
There was a split second there when Saed played it over to him that I was convinced he was about to bottle it. :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by PSRB