Arsenal v Blackburn | EPL | 14/03/09 3pm

[sabret00the]

I found .gif of Pedersen's dive, that's not ok to post here, I mean Arsenal game and all that?

nope, no gifs or youtube or any other footage. the only thing you're allowed to post is media circulated photos.

 

[Clrnc]

Commentators must feel stupid for bashing Arshavin after he came on late. 4 stitches in his foot.. scummy Blackburn.

4 stitches in his foot, not match fit, adapting.. and he still ran riot

 

[outlaw_member]

Rather than Arshavin, most of our best attacking moments came from Nicky B.

Very true actually. I rewatched the match yesterday on ATV, and Bendtner was behind so much, especially when it came distributing the ball and getting our wide players involved. Say what you want about his finnishing, our team looked so much better in attack largely because of him.

Amen, brothers. When Bendtner is partnered with a runner, he is the hub of almost all our attacking moves. His finishing was atrocious, which undoubtedly needs improving. However, his general play was excellent.

 

[Rohit]

Rather than Arshavin, most of our best attacking moments came from Nicky B.

Very true actually. I rewatched the match yesterday on ATV, and Bendtner was behind so much, especially when it came distributing the ball and getting our wide players involved. Say what you want about his finnishing, our team looked so much better in attack largely because of him.

Amen, brothers. When Bendtner is partnered with a runner, he is the hub of almost all our attacking moves. His finishing was atrocious, which undoubtedly needs improving. However, his general play was excellent.

Thank you. I was wondering if i watched a different game. Although a striker's job is to score goals his misses overshadowed what was actually a very good performance. That is not to say finishing is not important, i was equally angry but i hope that will come. His movement into channels off the ball is excellent, as good as Vela's and Eduardo's. His first touch was much better and he has always had good vision. He is 20, powerful and quick for a man of his size. Unlike Adebayor he barely brings the ball back and doesn't like to hold up play but likes to pass it quickly. Like Captain said he played some extremely good first time passes to Walcott and others.

I hope one day all will come together for him because he has the potential to be a great stirker.

 

[RocktheCasbah]

I said the same in my blog. If the quality of his finishing had matched his approach play, we'd all be hailing Nik the new King of North London.

 

[sabret00the]

I said the same in my blog. If the quality of his finishing had matched his approach play, we'd all be hailing Nik the new King of North London.

But sadly he's not a natural finisher and never will be. He's a link up player.

 

[AnthonyG]

Ade is not a natural finisher either. A level of consistency can be achieved, however, through experience, concentration, etc.

 

[progman07]

I said the same in my blog. If the quality of his finishing had matched his approach play, we'd all be hailing Nik the new King of North London.

Hope your point isn't that Bendtner is a good striker apart from his finishing, because that's the main thing a striker needs. We don't play a striker in front of the goal for fun, he has got a job and that is to score. Ok, good for him he got into good positions but don't tell me Vela, Eduardo, Ade, RvP, Theo don't get into good positions. It's not hard if you have Arshavin, Theo and Nasri slitting up defenses behind you.

 

[General]

Exactly Tony. Once again, people are getting over-analytical over certain issues on this board. Nick has plenty of scope for improvement, both in his finishing and composure. He’s potentially a 20+ a goal season striker even if he isn’t showing the necessary tools at the moment. Needs to keep his feet on the ground, nonetheless.

 

[ricky1985]

4 stitches in his foot, not match fit, adapting.. and he still ran riot

Just read on Arsenal.com that it was 8 stitches he had. Tough little bastard.

 

[hesham]

Cheat says 'i'm no cheat'

 

[Clrnc]

Actually he might really have lost balanced. Theres really no valid reason why he fell. Maybe he looked behind at Sagna and tripped over himself.

I think analysing the replays close he might have just clip his heels a little. Can't really see it

 

[Jameel46]

don't think he lost his balance at all, if he did he wouldn't have made a small claim for a penalty. It looked like he knew what he was doing but executed it really, really badly.

 

[Jasard]

He didnt get clipped, why would he throw his arms in the air if he tripped himself up?

 

[True Gooner]

Bendtner can follow Eboue's lead

 

[outlaw_member]

I would be insulted, if someone told me to take the lead from the most disliked player at the club.

 

[Anzac]

I would be insulted, if someone told me to take the lead from the most disliked player at the club.

I'd be thinking time for a transfer request. :twisted:

 

[ibby]

I would be insulted, if someone told me to take the lead from the most disliked player at the club.

He's not though, is he?

 

[Anzac]

I would be insulted, if someone told me to take the lead from the most disliked player at the club.

He's not though, is he?

:shock: who is less liked than Eboue???????

 

[ibby]

By the players? Many. By the fans? Bendtner runs him close.