Posts Tagged ‘Arsenal’

Captain Black gets it wrong!

January 23, 2021

It would appear that Mikel Arteta has taken out Arsenal players with passion, grit and determination replacing them with average well behaved players at best. Players like Torreira & Socrates may not be world class but they both possessed the aforementioned qualities, took things personally and gave their all. Even at his young age Guendouzi also possess those attributes and yes he may have exercised poor judgment, behaviour, and arrogance at times, but as a Manager Mikel should have been able to put his arm around him to find a way to help him control his behaviour and produce his best form. It appears to me that Mikel prefers players that are more in the image of the latter Wenger players, much like Mikel was himself. Players that are able to control their emotions, actions, conduct etc., that lack the ambition to get the job done whatever it costs. As a supporter I have no problem losing games if I feel that the players have given their all but displays like today only serve to anger and frustrate.

Mikel also insists on playing Xhaka and Elneny together with the added benefit today of Wil I am not and Pepe thinking he was going to beat a full strength Soton side bar one player. Arsenal had 2 goalkeepers on the bench today, which I can only hope was something to do with Auba having to go back home for persona reasons. Over a year in charge and I still can’t work out what football he is trying to play? What happened to the high press, the counter attack, how many back passes and sideways passes can one team make? All but one of our 1st team forwards (Laca) need forward passes played through channels how frustrating must it be for them to constantly watch the shit fest of a midfield going sideways or backwards?

I would have played my best team today as I do not think Arsenal will be relegated and realistically will not finish in the top 4 this season. Therefore, go for the competition you can win and take a more calculated risk on Tuesday where a draw would have been good enough.

Mikel needs to improve quickly.

Rest in Peace Comrade

November 26, 2016

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Happy St. George’s Day

April 23, 2015

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Respect and Honour

November 9, 2014

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Oh Arsene, really?

October 5, 2014

Cesc - Really

Happy St George’s Day

April 23, 2014

Happy St George's Day

Christos Anesti

April 20, 2014

Happy New Year

January 2, 2014

Happy New Year

Merry Christmas Ho, Ho, Ho.

December 25, 2013

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Peace and goodwill to everyone.

Please don’t forget to respect each other and protect our planet.

Just because I like the photo

November 29, 2013

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