Arsenal Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

Roaster · 25-02-2009 02:02PM

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 02:06PM

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 02:09PM

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 02:46PM

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

Frisbee · 25-02-2009 06:03PM

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 06:24PM

New away kit?

Frisbee · 25-02-2009 06:27PM

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 07:25PM

Fake.

Frisbee · 25-02-2009 07:36PM

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

Fake.

100%?
Source?

Galvasean · 26-02-2009 01:06AM

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 01:55PM

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 02:00PM

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 02:04PM

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 02:07PM

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 07:17PM

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 07:25PM

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 09:40PM

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

tony1kenobi · 26-02-2009 10:29PM

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 10:34PM

gosplan wrote: »

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

+1 good reliable keeper alright.!

Frisbee · 26-02-2009 10:41PM

Our Ladies won the League Cup tonight.

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

Galvasean · 27-02-2009 01:32AM

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 02:30AM

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 07:37AM

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 10:10AM

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 10:44AM

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 01:21PM

Another 0-0 draw tomorrow lads?

17/2 on PP

L'prof · 27-02-2009 01:27PM

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 01:48PM

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 04:56PM

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 05:07PM

and he is considerably younger than Given & VDS.

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