Arsenal Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

leninbenjamin · 22-09-2008 08:21PM

Frisbee wrote: »

I cant believe it took me like 30 seconds to get that...

for shame...

Galvasean · 22-09-2008 08:35PM

Fabregas' defensive game seems to have improved a fair bit. Although he hasn't been as extrovert in attack.

Frisbee · 22-09-2008 10:03PM

leninbenjamin wrote: »

for shame...

Im sorry. Can you ever forgive me?

Also, anyone know if the Carling Cup game is being televised tomorrow night?

Mossy Monk · 22-09-2008 10:22PM

Sadly not on any European channels anyway. Will be looking for a stream and if that fails then Arsenal TV will have to do on Wednesday.

Galvasean · 22-09-2008 11:09PM

Arsenal TV's coverage is a day late? Bah! I think I'll keep my €20 per month.

edit: news; Djourou signs new long term contract. fair play to the guy.

Plus Wenger set to play youngest CC team EVER. Hope it doesn't horribly backfire..
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/wenger-to-name-arsenal-s-youngest-ever-side

AnCapaillMor · 22-09-2008 11:51PM

Galvasean wrote: »

Plus Wenger set to play youngest CC team EVER. Hope it doesn't horribly backfire..
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Worst i can see happen is we get to the final. Getting knocked out meh!!

Wreck · 23-09-2008 08:13AM

BBC Gossip Column wrote:

A confidential letter given to all Arsenal's players ahead of their 3-1 at Bolton was left lying around the team's hotel. In it manager Arsene Wenger stresses the importance of being a team, before listing 14 bullet points all about the team's ethos, including: "Believe in the strength of the team", "Be fresh and well prepared to win", and "Stay grounded as a player and as a person". (Various)

Would love to see the full letter, anyone seen it anywhere?

23-09-2008 09:30AM

Wreck wrote: »

Would love to see the full letter, anyone seen it anywhere?

Here ya go

Mossy Monk · 23-09-2008 11:08AM

Galvasean wrote: »

Arsenal TV's coverage is a day late? Bah! I think I'll keep my €20 per month.

Arsenal TV only ever show senior matches a day later.

keano_afc · 23-09-2008 11:56AM

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

I don't agree with that. His passing was a bit wayward in the second half at times but defensively he was solid; positionally he is a lot better at shielding the defence than pretty much anyone else in the squad. Also Denilson outperformed Cesc, who hasn't really gotten going yet.

Anyway, the old frailities remain and I expect they will catch up with us eventually but I'm going to enjoy it while I can. Saturday's game highlighted to me that the squad has more strength in depth than people give it credit for. Winning 3-1 away to Bolton while playing some brilliant football, and it was done without a lot of good players - no van Persie, Eduardo, Rosicky, Nasri etc.

I dont really agree with you here. He wasnt really required defensively that much, Cesc done more in that department. Look at his challenge that set up the second goal. Most of what Bolton threw at us was aerial and bypassed the midfield. regarading his passing, it wasnt like he was giving the ball away with 50 yard passes. Most of his bad ones were simple 10-15 yard balls, with no pressure on. Anyway, we'll agree to disagree.

yahoo_moe · 23-09-2008 01:05PM

Squad numbers for the players in tonight's squad:

12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, 35, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 47, 50, 56

Evil_Clown · 23-09-2008 02:51PM

Here is the young guns predicted team for tonight, I reckon it's probably what we will see (maybe Djourou and Hoyte will swap)

Fabianski
Djourou (c) - Hoyte - Song - Gibbs
Lansbury - Randall - Ramsey - Wilshere
Bendtner - Vela

game isn't on TV so might have to go to a p2p site to watch it i'd say

Oh and Platini STFU and stop throwing petty accusations at our manager :mad:

Pepe LeFrits · 23-09-2008 04:32PM

Evil_Clown wrote: »

Here is the young guns predicted team for tonight, I reckon it's probably what we will see (maybe Djourou and Hoyte will swap)

Fabianski
Djourou (c) - Hoyte - Song - Gibbs
Lansbury - Randall - Ramsey - Wilshere
Bendtner - Vela

game isn't on TV so might have to go to a p2p site to watch it i'd say

Oh and Platini STFU and stop throwing petty accusations at our manager :mad:

That's exactly what I predicted earlier too, although with Dj and Hoyte swapped as you've said. I wouldn't be surprised to see Wilshere and Lansbury swap sides during the game also.

Pepe LeFrits · 23-09-2008 04:36PM

Looking forward to seeing Lansbury in action actually, he wasn't up to much in pre-season but he was just coming back from a long stretch out.

"I am an attacking midfielder and I prefer to play in the centre but I am playing on the right until I get a bit bigger," he explained. "Then hopefully I can push into the centre. I like to model myself a bit on Steven Gerrard, he's a great player."

I've heard him be compared to Gerrard before alright. Would be nice if he could develop to that kind of standard!

Pepe LeFrits · 23-09-2008 06:19PM

Merida starts instead of Lansbury, otherwise it is as predicted.

OPENROAD · 23-09-2008 07:35PM

Sky sports news are saying that Arsenal kids have been outstanding first half, can't wait to watch the match on Arsenal tv later at midnight.

DenMan · 23-09-2008 07:38PM

OPENROAD wrote: »

Sky sports news are saying that Arsenal kids have been outstanding first half, can't wait to watch the match on Arsenal tv later at midnight.

Sure thing that's for sure. Last time I checked it we were 1-0 up. Refreshed the page and it is now 3-0. Terrific performance. Can anybody tell me if Sheff Utd have a full strength team out there tonight?

OPENROAD · 23-09-2008 07:44PM

DenMan wrote: »

Sure thing that's for sure. Last time I checked it we were 1-0 up. Refreshed the page and it is now 3-0. Terrific performance. Can anybody tell me if Sheff Utd have a full strength team out there tonight?

According to ssn , they have a full team out.

DenMan · 23-09-2008 08:04PM

Going to town alright. Just saw 5-0 appear on the screen, Jack Wilshere. Brilliant performance young Gunnners.

Pepe LeFrits · 23-09-2008 08:17PM

I think I might stay up for highlights on ATVO tonight!

Galvasean · 23-09-2008 08:48PM

So glad I got VELA 12 on the back of my shirt.
:cool:
The future is bright

Evil_Clown · 23-09-2008 08:55PM

What a result

Can't wait to see the goals
They are raving about Vela on SSN

ErinGoBrath · 23-09-2008 09:05PM

Anywhere I can see the highlights tonight??? Don't have Arsenal TV, I'm on NTHell

OPENROAD · 23-09-2008 09:12PM

ErinGoBrath wrote: »

Anywhere I can see the highlights tonight??? Don't have Arsenal TV, I'm on NTHell

Sky sports 1 has highlights of all matches at midnight.

OPENROAD · 23-09-2008 09:37PM

Vela :eek: three great finishes.

Royale with Cheese · 23-09-2008 10:32PM

Holy shít. Was out all night. Got home to see it was 6-0. Was not expecting that. Outstanding.

I'm always waiting for Arsenal to go out in the first round and for that to screw up the young players seasons, but it never seems to happen.

OPENROAD · 23-09-2008 10:57PM

Full match about to start now on Arsenal tv.

Galvasean · 23-09-2008 11:03PM

Vela's first was.. dare I say it.. Henryesque. The second, pure cheek. The third, also very good.
This guy is gonna be special.

OPENROAD · 23-09-2008 11:16PM

Galvasean wrote: »

Vela's first was.. dare I say it.. Henryesque. The second, pure cheek. The third, also very good.
This guy is gonna be special.

Looked so comfortable/calm finishing, the future looks good.

Frisbee · 23-09-2008 11:21PM

Galvasean wrote: »

So glad I got VELA 12 on the back of my shirt.
:cool:
The future is bright

+1
Very smug smile on my face right now...

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