Reserves vs Portsmouth, 16th December, 7PM - Eduardo

[SimplyFabregas]

That's a stronger line-up for the reserves than we usually play, don't think Fabianski & Ramsey played for the reserves yet this season, good to see Wilshere aswell.

 

[ricky1985]

I won't catch this, but am looking forward to your updates lads.

I know it's all about Eduardo, but is Nordtveit playing today?

Would be a nice change.

Nah, I'll be at a computer Ricky, but thanks though. Gotta do some work at some stage ...

If you're sure I cant tempt you Anthony....

 

[nazo]

Why is Coquelin playing right back. Meh.

Anyone have a link for this?

 

[SimplyFabregas]

Why is Coquelin playing right back. Meh.

Anyone have a link for this?

He's played there a number of times for the Reserves, proberly because they insist on pursuing this unhealthy obsession with playing Mark Randall.

 

[Loylz]

I really don't understand this Randall bashing on A-M. Am I the only one who actually thinks he looks to be a decent player. Every time I see him, he is always commited, tackles hard and on time and actually has a good passing range. In fact the lad reminds me a lot of the Romford Pele.

 

[Pepe LeFrits]

Nope, I like him a lot too.

 

[Don Pacifico]

I really don't understand this Randall bashing on A-M. Am I the only one who actually thinks he looks to be a decent player. Every time I see him, he is always commited, tackles hard and on time and actually has a good passing range. In fact the lad reminds me a lot of the Romford Pele.

I agree with you actually but I haven't seen him play that much. One match that does stand out for me was the Barnet game last season, where he made a collection of great passes and looked comfortable on the ball.

I read this recently, which might explain some of his lesser performances:

<a class="postlink" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/7758601.stm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 758601.stm</a>

"I did quite a lot of work with Mark and have taken a close interest in his development.

"He's got great technique and I'd just like to see more confidence from him.

"He made his first-team debut back in October 2006 and perhaps should have made more progress by now.

"Mark has just got to believe that he belongs at the top level. Because if he does that, he's got a big, big future."

I remember seeing a photo (which I've found on a old AM thread) taken from some youth team squad vacation where Randall's body language really looked lacking in confidence; some might say I'm reading too much into it though.

For what it's worth, I actually think Bendtner has the same problem; he gives it the 'ole cocky ******' routine in the press but I don't get the impression that on the pitch, he believes his own hype.

 

[Thommybhoy]

I have stream, if YOu want it askme before the game.

 

[Klaus Daimler]

I like Randall as well. I think he might have a future here, but he has to be patient.

 

[patrick42uk]

Didnt Wenger say Randall has a similar level of talent to Wilshere? Technically he's brilliant.

 

[SimplyFabregas]

Great chance for Eduardo, just hesitated though.

 

[clockwork orange]

So good to see him playing again. Hope he can score.

 

[Klaus Daimler]

Some nice movement for Wilshere.

 

[Rahul]

I have stream, if YOu want it askme before the game.

little late,but can i have one.Please.

 

[USArsenal]

keep us apprised of what's going on...

and dont be surprised if Eddy doesnt score today

 

[SimplyFabregas]

Eduardo's getting stuck in, i swear the man has no fear.

 

[go49oner]

Live stream

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(Its reserves game, so I hope I can get away with it)

MOD EDIT: NO YOU WON'T

 

[Klaus Daimler]

Wilshere almost succeeded with a good throughball after wandering into the field. He's looking sharp tonight.

 

[USArsenal]

oh, well done go49....

 

[hoyden]

It's really foggy. Can they actually see each other?