Comments on: Arsenal vs Wolves preview + (un)signed contracts

By: dennis

dennis — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:03:43 +0000

@ guyfrmrs- Ramsey was in now way responsible for lens scoring. It was a weak challenge, i agree, but he had tracked back to defend. Where were the defenders? Gibbs lay on the deck appearing to be hurt…. Ramsey did well to put him under pressure. Almunia should have done his job. It appeared as though he just lost interest in keeping an eye on the scorer.

By: Steve-O

Steve-O — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:07:26 +0000

@Andy, thanks for letting us know about the exciting news of Fran Merida verbally agreeing to a contract extension. I thought his strike in the Carling Cup was all class and you could see the delight on Cesc’s face from the stands. I bet Cesc will be taking him under his wing and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him break into the first team by the end of next season.
As someone mentioned in a previous blog, Arsenal’s away record isn’t great in the league this season so they need to play clinically right to the final whisle. Go Gunners!

By: guyfrmars

guyfrmars — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:44:32 +0000

i read an interesting article few days back. cant remember from where but Tony Addams mentioned he asked Wenger on the exact nature of our formation.

He revealed it to be 4-1-4-1. Diamond formation

Defensive wise we’re all set. Our wingers interchange alot, VP is the target man and Song plays the defensive midfielder role. Last season, one of the critism of Cesc was he looked lethargic, tired and not scoring as he did last season.most of us pointed out Euro as the main reason but interestingly, it may be due to him having to track back defensively to help out Song. Now with Song coming of age, he no longer tracks back that much hence more goals are scored.

This brings us to Diaby. Aside from Nasri & Rambo he’s the only one who can play defensive.Nasri just came back from a broken leg and Rambo, he hasnt put himself up for contention esp after that challenge (or the lack of) against Lens (AZ).He’s showed defensive naivety and led to Lens scoring the goal.

Maybe thats why Diaby is playing when there are alot more creative options on the bench.

What do u guys think?

By: GetGunMN

GetGunMN — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:10:01 +0000

@Medeski

Yes, Vela is injured and did not play in the Carling Cup last game. I don’t know the extent of his injury.

By: Medeski

Medeski — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:13:18 +0000

What’s the word on Vela? He is a class player and a great finisher. Is he injured? I keep looking for him to play, especially in the Carling Cup, but he is nowhere to be found.

By: GetGunMN

GetGunMN — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:06:36 +0000

Do you guys really think Viera has the legs to the speed of the premier league? The technical ability is there for sure, but he couldn’t even hold a first team spot at Inter in Series A where the games are technical and slower. I’m certainly willing to give Diaby the benefit of the dought. Who else is there in Song’s role? Denilson is out. Does anyone know when he returns to fitness?

By: PapiJ

PapiJ — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:21:27 +0000

great one, Blogger.
Well, AW being who he is will remind the boys of what Hull did last season b4 this match & i can imagine what dat would be. Overall, I see the Gunners gunning the wolves for dinner come 2moro. Diaby is improving,lets c how he goes in the nxt few matches…Song must be watched so as not to miss our match against Chelski. Give or take, these boys are nearing the compelte product and come Dec, I see them unleashing their venom on the other teams…..February will be a deciding moment for us considering the number of competitions we are in……

By: Filipino Dan

Filipino Dan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:51:02 +0000

I see Vieira has been left out of France squad WC Qualifier due to his lack of action at Inter.

Wonder if we could bring him in for a one/ two month loan in Jan to cover for Song??? It would give him games to impress for World Cup (if they get there).

We need someone for that role…

By: Bruce in Atlanta

Bruce in Atlanta — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:54:30 +0000

I think the league is shaping up as Chelski vs Arsenal. When and how long is the ACN tournament? Hopefully, that will cripple Chelsea. Big question: Who fills Song’s role? Denilson?

By: C-Bass

C-Bass — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:08:26 +0000

I hope Rambo gets the start in lieu of Peanut Head Diaby. Let’s see how he does. The time is now to evaluate who will replace Song during the ACN.