mo50
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redwhiteAustrian said:
Yeah, that would be the logical thing to do.
What about Theo? Its been 3 weeks already. We need an injection of pace up top
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| West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal | 15:00 19 March 2011 |
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Yeah, that would be the logical thing to do.
What about Theo? Its been 3 weeks already. We need an injection of pace up top
Country: Canada
What I'd like to see considering who we have available:
---------Almunia---------
Sagna--Squid--Kos--Clichy
-----Ramsey--Wilshere----
Bendtner--Nasri---Arshavin
----------RvP-------------
What we'll probably get:
---------Almunia---------
Sagna--Squid--Kos--Clichy
------Diaby--Wilshere----
Nasri---Rosicky---Arshavin
---------RvP--------------
Compromise if I can get Arsène on the phone and chat him up:
---------Almunia---------
Sagna--Squid--Kos--Clichy
------Diaby--Wilshere----
Nasri---Ramsey---Arshavin
---------RvP-------------
---------Almunia---------
Sagna--Squid--Kos--Clichy
-----Ramsey--Wilshere----
Bendtner--Nasri---Arshavin
----------RvP-------------
What we'll probably get:
---------Almunia---------
Sagna--Squid--Kos--Clichy
------Diaby--Wilshere----
Nasri---Rosicky---Arshavin
---------RvP--------------
Compromise if I can get Arsène on the phone and chat him up:
---------Almunia---------
Sagna--Squid--Kos--Clichy
------Diaby--Wilshere----
Nasri---Ramsey---Arshavin
---------RvP-------------
silent_shadow
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blaze_of_glory said:
I like your compromise best. Arsène has no excuse not to start Ramsey for this.
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Yeah I'm just sour at Diaby tbh.
truth_hurts
but Holding’s hair transplant was painless
Blaze i'd also be very happy with your compromise 11!
Humble Rex
Established Member
It makes sense that Rambo starts, since both Diaby and Denilson have been s.hit lately - therefore, Rambo on the bench. Easy Wenger logic.
Country: Canada
Yeah the compromise one is probably better I guess... stupid Diaby....
Ok right, I'll just ring Arsène and let him know what we all think.
Ok right, I'll just ring Arsène and let him know what we all think.
blaze_of_glory said:
Let's hope he treats his blackberry better than his water bottles.
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redwhiteAustrian said:
Oh I imagine he would. Those things aren't cheap and lord knows he's not one to throw money around.
NasrisShoelace
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Sure...bazza_afc said:
Humble Rex
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bazza_afc said:
bazza_afc said:
Jury
A-M's drunk uncle
DaG said:
I wouldn't scoff... Then man isn't far off tbh.
I wouldn't say it was this game because we'd still be very much in the title race mathematically, although we know we'd be screwed in reality should we blow it at the Hawthorns.
It's fair to say that these next few games are the most important since Paris, though. Arsène's under the most pressure he's ever been under right now.
AshburtonGhost
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**** it, go all out -
-----------------Almunia
Sagna Squillaci Koscielny Clichy
Nasri Ramsey Wilshere Arshavin
-----------Bendtner v.Persie
-----------------Almunia
Sagna Squillaci Koscielny Clichy
Nasri Ramsey Wilshere Arshavin
-----------Bendtner v.Persie
yuvken
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I'm not laughing - maybe not The Biggest Game since Paris, but given our GK, D and mid absentees,
the presumed equality at the top and the opportunity it presents (psychology, etc.) - this is a combination of a huge hurdle and a must win (yeah, we always say "must win". But if we don't win this, it would be a psychological blow both for missing the chance and for the mountain left to climb; and a big boost to our rivals - for the exact opposite - dodging the trap and "having it in their hands").
On top of these, this is the first game after the 2 weeks-3 competitions, the first when we only have one thing to focus on, which is the biggest prize anyway. Throw in the result at the Grove, if you're not convinced - this is a big game.
Agree with the above support for "compromise", which is the best anyway. 433-442 is over rated IMO, as Arsh and Nas are anyway the guys on the flanks. In the end it's a choice of Ramsey or Bendtner. No brainer.
Keys-
negative: No - Al wonder moments, Kos-Squill capitulation.
Positive: Rambo's form and partnership with Jack. Diaby (only one word, but probably the biggest issue).
and sure - taking our chances. This is a game both teams will score in (probably), we need to score 2 or 3.
Last but not least - No injuries. lose one of VP, Nas, Kos or Jack and our season is well and truly over. Arsh and even Al (!) are also crucial at this point.
3 points and we can look positively ahead. The break will give time for Cesc, Song, Theo and perhaps even Chez to heal (TV? that could be the icing). Big game, big test for us.
the presumed equality at the top and the opportunity it presents (psychology, etc.) - this is a combination of a huge hurdle and a must win (yeah, we always say "must win". But if we don't win this, it would be a psychological blow both for missing the chance and for the mountain left to climb; and a big boost to our rivals - for the exact opposite - dodging the trap and "having it in their hands").
On top of these, this is the first game after the 2 weeks-3 competitions, the first when we only have one thing to focus on, which is the biggest prize anyway. Throw in the result at the Grove, if you're not convinced - this is a big game.
Agree with the above support for "compromise", which is the best anyway. 433-442 is over rated IMO, as Arsh and Nas are anyway the guys on the flanks. In the end it's a choice of Ramsey or Bendtner. No brainer.
Keys-
negative: No - Al wonder moments, Kos-Squill capitulation.
Positive: Rambo's form and partnership with Jack. Diaby (only one word, but probably the biggest issue).
and sure - taking our chances. This is a game both teams will score in (probably), we need to score 2 or 3.
Last but not least - No injuries. lose one of VP, Nas, Kos or Jack and our season is well and truly over. Arsh and even Al (!) are also crucial at this point.
3 points and we can look positively ahead. The break will give time for Cesc, Song, Theo and perhaps even Chez to heal (TV? that could be the icing). Big game, big test for us.
Y va marquer
Established Member
In terms of profile and prestige this game is not up there with Paris but in terms of it's importance for our title challenge and the success or failure of this whole season it's crucial.
Emotionally we as fans would be fairly wiped out by another loss even though technically it would not be the end of our title hopes if we were to lose.
There is already quite a lot of animosty building towards certain players and Wenger too, another loss could only serve to deepen this division, ironically at a time when the team would benefit most from support.
Anything less than a win, preferably a win that shows that the team mean business and are recovering from the trauma of recent results, would be hard to take.
The pressure on players to perform is now huge, they must be
feeling it, so the effects of a loss on them could derail a challenge that since Christmas has been consistent and strong. Outside of the Cup competitions our form has been good, the best in the league over the last eight matches.
We need to maintain this at all costs, doing so will take something that in previous seasons we have lacked: the ability to drag ourselves through games and secure three points when key players are missing.
We are never going to win anything if we don't learn how to cope with adversity.
On paper even without Cesc, Theo, Song, Djourou and Sczcesny we should have the strength to beat WBA - we need to see proof of this in our performance on Saturday.
Emotionally we as fans would be fairly wiped out by another loss even though technically it would not be the end of our title hopes if we were to lose.
There is already quite a lot of animosty building towards certain players and Wenger too, another loss could only serve to deepen this division, ironically at a time when the team would benefit most from support.
Anything less than a win, preferably a win that shows that the team mean business and are recovering from the trauma of recent results, would be hard to take.
The pressure on players to perform is now huge, they must be
feeling it, so the effects of a loss on them could derail a challenge that since Christmas has been consistent and strong. Outside of the Cup competitions our form has been good, the best in the league over the last eight matches.
We need to maintain this at all costs, doing so will take something that in previous seasons we have lacked: the ability to drag ourselves through games and secure three points when key players are missing.
We are never going to win anything if we don't learn how to cope with adversity.
On paper even without Cesc, Theo, Song, Djourou and Sczcesny we should have the strength to beat WBA - we need to see proof of this in our performance on Saturday.
mistaT
Established Member
If Squilaci f*cks this one up I won't even blame him, I'll be looking directly at Wenger.
Get the win, get to the international break and please oh please get Song/Theo/Cesc back and healthy for the run in.
C'mon now!
Get the win, get to the international break and please oh please get Song/Theo/Cesc back and healthy for the run in.
C'mon now!
raidersoftheark
Established Member
Providing Cesc and Song are out, I want to see this:
-----------Almunia
Sagna Squillaci Koscielny Clichy
--------Diaby Wilshere
------------Ramsey
----Nasri van Persie Arshavin
With Ramsey in Diaby's position when Cesc gets back and Song for Squillaci. No reason to drop Almunia now, but I'd be interested in seeing what Jens could do for us, as well. I hope he plays a few games at least.
Only 10 games to go. We can do it!
-----------Almunia
Sagna Squillaci Koscielny Clichy
--------Diaby Wilshere
------------Ramsey
----Nasri van Persie Arshavin
With Ramsey in Diaby's position when Cesc gets back and Song for Squillaci. No reason to drop Almunia now, but I'd be interested in seeing what Jens could do for us, as well. I hope he plays a few games at least.
Only 10 games to go. We can do it!
