Pragmatic approach to winning the game, the end result being much more than lifting the trophy of course as it puts them back in the CL – all of which you know of course.Originally Posted by Sir C
Opposition team of midgets, Fellaini on your side. Perhaps not for the purest but daft really not to leverage (copyright WES) such an advantage.
Ultimately Ajax were hugely disappointing though I am sure they will come again. A 17 year old in defence, marvellous. 17!!!!
All that you say is true, but nothing you say alters the fact that it was fúcking horrible.
Ajax reminded me of one of those many sides Wenger would send out in the early rounds of the Rumbelows/Milk/Littlewoods/etc.
All lovely footballers, technically gifted and an eye for a pass. Lightweight as **** and **** scared of shooting at goal.
“Other clubs never came into my thoughts once I knew Arsenal wanted to sign me.”
They did seem to freeze a bit. No doubt the occasion got to them.
Their fans were a bit unfair, I thought. Apparently they bombarded their own players with seats afterwards
a leeetle bit poor form that, imoTheir fans were a bit unfair, I thought. Apparently they bombarded their own players with seats afterwards
“Other clubs never came into my thoughts once I knew Arsenal wanted to sign me.”
Oh I concur and indeed stopped watching not long after the second, up to that point hoping in vain for some form of Dutch rising.
Sadly it reflects on what modern football has become.
Right. As you know, as a supporter, especially at the match itself, you simply want your team to do whatever it takes to win. You're not interested in philosophies and whatnot, or even the now legendary "next game" #WengerOut
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."
We could end up with one or two of those on Saturday, at this rate.
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