Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 12/13 MOD POST #232

emergingstar · 07-10-2012 01:35AM

6 goals this week, 6 different score's
I love this version of arsenal so far

L'prof · 07-10-2012 12:06PM

Haven't seen the highlights of the game yet and only heard the result after the game. Absolutely delighted though. A win away to West Ham, especially with Allardyce in charge is a fantastic result. Giroud scoring will hopefully give him plenty of confidence and I've always wanted Walcott to stay and Wenger's been more than fair with him, so I hope he signs soon!

emergingstar · 07-10-2012 04:23PM

We finished with 3 CB's yesterday
Do people think its something we could/should use from the start in some games

07-10-2012 04:36PM

No, would leave us very bare elsewhere. I'd still like to see us play with a proper DM but it ain't gonna happen.

cson · 07-10-2012 05:37PM

emergingstar wrote: »

We finished with 3 CB's yesterday
Do people think its something we could/should use from the start in some games

3 at the back using Santos and Jenkinson as wing backs wouldn't be a bad plan B actually. Arteta is probably disciplined enough to sit in front of the back 3 if we ever used that.

gnfnrhead · 07-10-2012 05:45PM

cson wrote: »

3 at the back using Santos and Jenkinson as wing backs wouldn't be a bad plan B actually. Arteta is probably disciplined enough to sit in front of the back 3 if we ever used that.

Who do we leave out?

emergingstar · 07-10-2012 06:09PM

gnfnrhead wrote: »

cson wrote: »

3 at the back using Santos and Jenkinson as wing backs wouldn't be a bad plan B actually. Arteta is probably disciplined enough to sit in front of the back 3 if we ever used that.

Who do we leave out?

Rambo/diaby I'd say

emergingstar · 07-10-2012 06:11PM

I see barca started a LB/LW in centre of defence instead of Song
Think that says it all about the trust they have in our dear old friend

Galvasean · 08-10-2012 11:47AM

Gervinho 5 (3)
Walcott 4 (2)
Podolski 4 (2)
Cazorla 2 (2)
Giroud 2 (1)
Mr. Owen Goal 2 (2)
Arshavin 1 (0)
Koscielny 1 (1)
Miguel 1 (0)
Oxlade-Chamberlain 1 (0)
Ramsey 1 (0)

(League goals in brackets)

Mickeroo · 08-10-2012 11:57AM

That's a nice even spread of top goal scorers. Won't take long for Giroud and Santi to catch up either I reckon

08-10-2012 12:00PM

How are we feeling about Walcott? Fair play to him imo, being a very good professional so far.

I would hate to see him go for free myself.

greendom · 08-10-2012 12:32PM

Deleted User wrote: »

How are we feeling about Walcott? Fair play to him imo, being a very good professional so far.

I would hate to see him go for free myself.

I agree he's a great complement to the squad and would be difficult to replace - need to keep hold of him. With Gervinho off with the ACN that becomes even more important.

Good attitude too - he surely hasn't had as much game time as he would like, but whenever he is on the pitch, he gives it everything.

emergingstar · 08-10-2012 12:40PM

Pappa Dolla wrote: »

How are we feeling about Walcott? Fair play to him imo, being a very good professional so far.

I would hate to see him go for free myself.

Hope he stays but still don't think he is good enough through the middle
Hope he realises the way arsenal play he is allowed roam and end up in the middle and he plays in a front 3 not really a right winger

08-10-2012 12:42PM

Think Walcott could be extremely good with Gervinho CF as they'd swap positions a lot. Don't think hes ready to start up top yet though, very very good option off the bench.

Frisbee · 08-10-2012 12:50PM

If he signs a new contract well then he can look to challenge for that RW spot.

Until he signs though he shouldn't start in anything but the League Cup imo, why bother giving him game time if he'll most likely be playing for a rival next year.

greendom · 08-10-2012 12:58PM

Frisbee wrote: »

If he signs a new contract well then he can look to challenge for that RW spot.

Until he signs though he shouldn't start in anything but the League Cup imo, why bother giving him game time if he'll most likely be playing for a rival next year.

He may well sign, but even if he doesn't he should play if Wenger sees him as a good option. He's still an Arsenal player on 75k a week or whatever. We really can't afford to not pick players because they are in contract negotiations and may not re-sign.

Frisbee · 08-10-2012 12:59PM

If we're struck by injuries then yes play him.

But as long as Gervinho and Chamberlain are fit Walcott shouldn't be starting any games.

Fuzzy_Dunlop · 08-10-2012 01:00PM

Frisbee wrote: »

If he signs a new contract well then he can look to challenge for that RW spot.

Until he signs though he shouldn't start in anything but the League Cup imo, why bother giving him game time if he'll most likely be playing for a rival next year.

Problem is that then it's a bit of a chicken and egg situation. If he doesn't get to start games he's less likely to sign the contract.

Theo should look to the likes of Podolski for how he should be aiming to play from the flanks but still get goals.

Mickeroo · 08-10-2012 01:25PM

I hope he signs, he's a frustrating player at times but his goals/assist record speaks for itself imo. I think he works much better as an impact sub though, great option to have off the bench when the opponents are getting tired.

08-10-2012 01:34PM

Mickeroo wrote: »

I hope he signs, he's a frustrating player at times but his goals/assist record speaks for itself imo. I think he works much better as an impact sub though, great option to have off the bench when the opponents are getting tired.

I feel this way too. He doesn't quite get that it's a team game. Look at Man U and Ole Gunnar Solksjaer. He knew his value and played accordingly as a devestating impact sub.

Mickeroo · 08-10-2012 01:36PM

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I feel this way too. He doesn't quite get that it's a team game. Look at Man U and Ole Gunnar Solksjaer. He knew his value and played accordingly as a devestating impact sub.

Yeah, I was actually thinking of Solksjaer there, the trouble is I can't see Theo being happy in that role. He sees himself as Henry pretty much.

emergingstar · 08-10-2012 01:50PM

Jack and Sanga both playing tonight

I can't see Walcott starting if everyone is fit and your picking your best team but I do hope he stays

meriwether · 08-10-2012 01:57PM

Frisbee wrote: »

If we're struck by injuries then yes play him.

But as long as Gervinho and Chamberlain are fit Walcott shouldn't be starting any games.

He should start ahead of Ox.

Ox i splaying badly. There's no point in rushing him.

08-10-2012 03:10PM

If there was ever evidence of Walcott's real threat its from 1.50 on in the below video. If he can beat the last man he is almost a certainty to score. Granted he is slightly wide but if you can spray a good ball over in front of him he'll hammer any defender. Thats the one real strength he brings to AFC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3AZ0tn5s64

bad2dabone · 08-10-2012 05:02PM

Deleted User wrote: »

How are we feeling about Walcott? Fair play to him imo, being a very good professional so far.

I would hate to see him go for free myself.

feel the same way - somewhat. He was disappointing against chelsea but apart from that he's going about his business well. Superb finish on Saturday.
At the same time I don't think he's a central striker and is best employed in his current role.

emergingstar · 08-10-2012 05:19PM

Eisfield and wilshere and frimpong in the same midfield tonight a look to the future maybe
Looks tasty

emergingstar · 08-10-2012 05:25PM

And gnarby, very strong team tonight

Fight_Night · 08-10-2012 05:31PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I feel this way too. He doesn't quite get that it's a team game. Look at Man U and Ole Gunnar Solksjaer. He knew his value and played accordingly as a devestating impact sub.

You can understand where he's coming from in fairness, what 23 year old with the amount of hype like Walcott has on him would like to sit on the bench for 70 minutes of each match?

Think he should go. Never thought much of him anyway but under the right system he could flourish.

emergingstar · 08-10-2012 06:45PM

Gnarby scores he will be getting a few runs soon id say

tayto lover · 08-10-2012 08:37PM

emergingstar wrote: »

Gnarby scores he will be getting a few runs soon id say

Is that the reserves? Any idea of team and final score please.

Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 12/13 MOD POST #232

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