Morning all.
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So we’re still wondering whether Freddie can turn things around at Arsenal with the players he has at his disposal.
‘He can give us something special. Everybody is respectful of Freddie.’
‘He was part of the Invincibles. His career speaks for himself. He played for Arsenal and he has this in his heart.’
‘We will try to follow him and give the best for him. For me personally I think it’s good for us. It’s interesting to have him.’
Well, if every player thinks the same way as our captain then that’s half the battle won I reckon. At least it means there going to be listening to what Freddie is saying, Mertesacker too as the pair of them together have so much experience to share with the players. Both have history with the club too which money can’t buy. Especially Freddie who played alongside some proper Arsenal men. The fans loved Freddie the player too and clearly still do today as on Sunday his song could be heard loud and proud at Carrow Road. With a slight amendment to the original lines of course. ‘We love you Freddie, ‘cause you’ve got no hair, we love you Freddie…..
Bernd Leno:
Firstly, we’re disappointed because Freddie said in the dressing room that in the first half this was the gameplan that we wanted, and the two goals by transition were not good, but in the second half we lost the control.
I think when we analyse the game the first half was good because we controlled the game but only the two goals were not good. In the second half we have to work in transition.
I think we all all pretty much said the same yesterday. The first half was much improved and had we taken our chances, we might have put a huge dent in the home side’s confidence and perhaps their goals wouldn’t have come.
Admittedly, we didn’t concede another goal after the break but we really were all at sea, just as we were against Watford, Palace, Sheffield Utd, Frankfurt and Leicester. It’s almost like our concentration goes or as suggested yesterday, fitness levels drop. I don’t know for sure of course but that’s how it appears to me. Whatever the reason, hopefully Freddie and Merts will get to the bottom of it real soon.
In an ideal world we’d cast aside a whole bunch of players who between us believe simply aren’t good enough to be playing for Arsenal but I still believe a lot about being a good player comes from within. One can have all the skill to play the game but if the attitude is wrong, that player won’t go as far as their talent would suggest they should. It’s the same with pride which can only come from within, the desire to improve and the dedication to that cause.
When did you/we last hear about players staying behind after a training session to perfect something they weren’t getting right? Practice makes perfect, practice can also make ‘permanent’ which if you’re doing things the wrong way, is hard to eradicate from an individuals game. Yet doable, it that person wants to do it. Couldn’t Mustafi learn not to go to ground or turn his back on a shot? Of course he could. Could players have it drummed into them to play to the whistle instead of standing still with their arms waving around in hope of an offside decision, instead of concentrating on their job? Of course they could? And so it goes on. Simple things, yet sometimes so costly. These blokes get paid enough, perhaps they should put in a bit more effort to justify it other than 90 minutes on a match day and a couple of hours each day in training.
Anyway, on a lighter note, we’ve drawn Leeds Utd in the FA Cup. A nice home tie to kick off with. Didn’t we play them not so long ago when an ageing striker came on from the bench to grab a late winner?
I bet he stayed behind after training during his peak time at Arsenal, with Dennis Bergkamp if memory serves me right…
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Have a good Tuesday guys and stay warm…
Good morning all.
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Hi Rico and All unless I am mistaken the last player I read about that was all ways first there and last to leave and train hard was Sanchez and he even claimed more than once that the arsenal players are lazy in training
Morning all, good report rico.
Geoff, thats what I loved about Sanchez, expected so much of himself and others, but he would throw a strop, like Wrighty in the Jungle, when something goes wrong. Just a shame his team mates didnt put same application in. Some players are winners, others, and many we have, are not.
Hi Geoff, thanks Andrew and morning to all.
I loved Alexis, his attitude and winning mentality is exactly what we could do with now.
Cicero, I think that ‘warning’ pops up anyway, it did for me. It’s a cancel anytime too I think.
No problem. I’ll will see on tv (Sporttv – Portugal) 🙂
with “lucky” will be out of all competiitons at the beginning of the year
Hi Rico and Scott I Just read a story on arsenal news now marked 21:34 Tuesday the 3rd ARSENAL FANS CALL Raul to hire ANGE POSTECOGLOU as our next coach.
Apparently the club are reluctant to pay a big salary demanding manager and either Freddie or Arteta are the likely options.
the way the selection committee are going we will end up taking the coach from our ladies team and give them Freddie
It’s possible that the girls might like him , However your man POSTECOGLOU being touted shows how these sites get their news.
What are you suggesting Potter? 😜😜
he reminds me of when I was his age many years ago and apparently how LC is now .
Who? The Greek guy?
Doh! Freddie,…
Morning all.
Ange would be 1,000/1 chance, but I’ll say this-one press conference and Arsenal fans would love the guy and he’d get our boys playing, that’s for sure.
Is Wenger trying to get his feet under the table again? Saying how much Arsenal is still in his heart and how he’s willing at anytime to talk to Freddie.
What’s the old saying, Beware of Greeks (in this case, Frenchmen) bearing gifts. 😉
Good night Scott. 😴
Evening, Cicero 🙂
I doubt Arsène wants back in and I’m sure his offer is well intentioned.
Why would he want to be back copping abuse again, surely not 🙂
Nah his time has passed, but that’s not to say Freddy wouldn’t be wise having a little chat to him, I reckon.
Morning all.
New post up now