There really is alot to be said for set pieces. And stolid, competent defending :-\
01-20-2026, 06:24 PM
Peter
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Originally Posted by redgunamo
There really is alot to be said for set pieces. And stolid, competent defending :-\
They have had a significant turnover of players in the last 18 months. But even so, their drop in standards has been quite dramatic.
01-20-2026, 06:34 PM
redgunamo
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Originally Posted by Peter
They have had a significant turnover of players in the last 18 months. But even so, their drop in standards has been quite dramatic.
It's a disease spreading throughout the game lately; far too many players nowadays believing they can actually play football.
01-20-2026, 07:45 PM
redgunamo
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Originally Posted by Peter
They have had a significant turnover of players in the last 18 months. But even so, their drop in standards has been quite dramatic.
It's a disease spreading throughout the game lately; far too many players nowadays believing they can actually play football.
01-20-2026, 08:05 PM
Peter
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Originally Posted by redgunamo
It's a disease spreading throughout the game lately; far too many players nowadays believing they can actually play football.
And we dont want any of that sort of nonsense.
I remember George listing the qualities he was looking for in new signings- footballing ability was a long way down the list. And almost an optional extra.
01-20-2026, 08:46 PM
7sisters
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Originally Posted by Peter
And we dont want any of that sort of nonsense.
I remember George listing the qualities he was looking for in new signings- footballing ability was a long way down the list. And almost an optional extra.
The ability to tie a good Windsor knot amongst the lead criteria. Quite right too.
01-20-2026, 09:18 PM
redgunamo
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Originally Posted by 7sisters
The ability to tie a good Windsor knot amongst the lead criteria. Quite right too.
We've not been quite the same since. I blame Wenger.
01-21-2026, 09:06 AM
PSRB
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Originally Posted by redgunamo
There really is alot to be said for set pieces. And stolid, competent defending :-\
I work with a few, a most enjoyable whatsapp group last night!
I couldn't believe the commentators were giving some nonsense about how they're a team in transition!!! Just because they keep buying new players, does not make them in "transition"!!
01-21-2026, 01:02 PM
redgunamo
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Originally Posted by PSRB
I work with a few, a most enjoyable whatsapp group last night!
I couldn't believe the commentators were giving some nonsense about how they're a team in transition!!! Just because they keep buying new players, does not make them in "transition"!!