My old friend Fittymac sent me and email today, the email wasnt about soccer, it was a music video he wanted me to check out. Fittymac like myself is an avid Arsenal supporter and so replied to email with the one question that every Arsenal supporter has been asking themselves. Wenger in or Wenger out?
Fitz Replied:
It's an absolute joke that we have to run Nacho out at center back. I didn't think they played that awful except for the usual light effort to get back on Defense. De Gea was on his head. Here's my next prediction...big clubs will go after and get the Ox. Alexis is the only other guy who's motor is on high the whole game. If the rest of the team could match the effort of those 2, I think they would be much better. It's just so damn frustrating to not see hardcore effort on defense. Ox reminds me of Barcelona scrambling on D when they lose a ball. Wenger doesn't inspire the squad to play hard both ways on the pitch. He doesn't plan for injuries with the lack of depth. It's a joke and I'm not feeling bad saying, Arsenal needs a reboot with a new Gaffer. Bye Felicia
My Reply:
I agree, the lack of planning and in game tactics, solidifies the fact the Wenger as lost the plot. To think it was going to be acceptable to go into a season with just 2 experienced CB's is insanity especially with the clubs history with injuries, and ESPECIALLY when you sell Vermaelen, and then loan out your only other experienced RB whom you've been grooming to be a starter, Jenkinson. "Wenger In" fans will tell you he bought Chambers as an CB. To me this further illustrates the insanity from Wenger and his blind supporters. So Wenger signs 19yr old Chambers as an a man who according to Wenger can play RB & CB & if need be CDM, even though he's never started or played 2 of 3 positions, and only has 5 starts at RB. Everybody can see he lacks pace at RB, and since everybody including Wenger truly believe his best position is CB, WHY not play him there especially since the team only has 1fit CB, if Monreal who is an experienced SPANISH INTERNATIONAL can fill in at a position he's never played, why can't he fill in at RB and let the kid play CB, or since it was OK to let Jenks go on loan, why not play Bellerin, Wenger obviously thought he was ready to get some time. Unfortunately I can go on and on, and don't get me started on in game tactics, in just the last three games. Yesterday Down 1 nil with about 10 mins to play is not a time to panic and send the kitchen sink forward, especially the slowest man in world football (Mert) and easily get countered for the nail in the coffin. Against Swansea we go down a goal late, Wenger brings on a defender and Sanogo(never scored competitive goal), Poldi doesn't even warm up. Against Anderlecht, while protecting a 1goal lead late he brings on 2 attacking players (Poldi & Rosicky). After all these games Wenger's post match statement "the team was naive", but as it was happening he stood there wiping his nose in an upward motion with the palm of his right hand, looking old and half retarded not shouting any instructions.
Fitz Replied:
Word up! Wipe your fucking nose and act like you know what is needed now! When I see lower table teams fight hard and never slack, I'm done with Wenger's attitude. Like Al Davis, time has passed him by. Iwepo
The funny thing about this correspondence among friends who are Arsenal supporters is this conversation about Wenger in or Wenger out has been going on for the last 6 years at least, and the arguments about whats wrong with the club have all been the same. Don't believe me just go back and read some of your favorite Arsenal bloggers post. Bottom line is this, if you are truly an Arsenal supporter, then any of us would NEVER want Wenger to get fired or fail, he's brought so much joy to all of us, we just want him to see the obvious issues and make some obvious adjustments, thats it, make a change, try something else. Failure to plan is planning to fail, and from the board to the manager, there is no plan, just look at the way Chelsea handled their summer transfer market, there was definitely a plan. In Wenger's case that same old plan that has brought him all is success at Arsenal is tired and outdated, unlike SAF, Wenger has not been able to adapt with the times, and the inability to change is slowly but surely ruining Wenger's legacy at Arsenal.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Adios Trophy Drought
#Arsenal 3 - 2 #HullCity
Match Report
Did you hear that? The collective sigh heard around the world from Arsenal supporters, "oh shit, here we go again", when Arsenal found themselves down 2 nil, within the first 10 minutes of the FA Cup final.
Throughout Arsenal's nine year trophy drought, the manager, players, and supporters have had to endure thousands of questions and overly critical comments about all aspects of Arsenal FC. Of all the questions and comments about the Manager, and players, the one question most vehemently asked was, "do Arsenal have the mental toughness required to win big games?" In every big game throughout the nine year trophy drought, Arsenal's answer to this question was a resounding NO, until Saturday's #FACup final. Arsenal's victory in the FA Cup final was a microcosm of redemption for the last nine years of futility. The big game debacles, the Manager's decisions, the players lack of mental strength were all redeemed on Saturday.
Mr. Arsene #Wenger - No one has had to endure the questions about his decisions and the players performances more than Wenger. Wenger's transfer policy, the tactics used, players lack of performance in big games, and would he ever guide another Arsenal squad to trophies, have all been criticized and questioned by the entire footballing world and more notably us Arsenal supporters. Through all the criticism and questions Wenger never swayed, and he displayed unwavering faith and support for his players and his football ideology. The most audible criticism cast at Wenger is his lack of transfer dealings. Wenger bought Santi, he bought Koscielny, and last but not least Wenger bought Mr. Aaron Ramsey aka "Rambo" and all three of these players scored the goals that brought Arsenal FC their 11th FA Cup, and redemption for Wenger.
The Players - The entire squad displayed the mental toughness and grit, they have been criticized for lacking in Saturdays final. All of them, the players in suits, the subs, the coaching staff, everybody who witnessed the game had to be mentally tough especially going down 2 nil only to scratch and claw their way back into the game, and eventually get the victory in extra time. Cynics will try and discredit all the heart Hull City displayed, and say Arsenal should've won easy, but tell that to Man City when they played Wigan and lost last years final. Man City choked last year, Arsenal didn't, and showed great mental toughness in victory.
Aaron Ramsey - The best player on Arsenal epitomizes redemption, and should be an inspiration to us all. The sheer determination, self belief, and work ethic displayed by Ramsey, are all attributes we should try to emulate. For the past two seasons no Arsenal player has been more overly criticized than Ramsey, and what was his response? #Ramsey didn't respond verbally, Ramsey responded on the pitch with hard work, determination, and his best quality, unwavering self belief. In the second extra time of Saturdays FA Cup final, you could see that no other Arsenal player wanted to step up and assume responsibility, and take a shot on goal. But not Aaron Ramsey, he kept shooting, and working hard to get in positions to score, and you could see his self belief, because after every errant shot, Ramsey never stopped believing, and just when I was about to jump through the TV and strangled Giroud for not shooting, he made the most delicious back heel pass for Ramsey to slot home the game winning goal. A fitting end to a nine year trophy drought. #COYG
Peace Out,
Blanco
Match Report
Did you hear that? The collective sigh heard around the world from Arsenal supporters, "oh shit, here we go again", when Arsenal found themselves down 2 nil, within the first 10 minutes of the FA Cup final.
Throughout Arsenal's nine year trophy drought, the manager, players, and supporters have had to endure thousands of questions and overly critical comments about all aspects of Arsenal FC. Of all the questions and comments about the Manager, and players, the one question most vehemently asked was, "do Arsenal have the mental toughness required to win big games?" In every big game throughout the nine year trophy drought, Arsenal's answer to this question was a resounding NO, until Saturday's #FACup final. Arsenal's victory in the FA Cup final was a microcosm of redemption for the last nine years of futility. The big game debacles, the Manager's decisions, the players lack of mental strength were all redeemed on Saturday.
Mr. Arsene #Wenger - No one has had to endure the questions about his decisions and the players performances more than Wenger. Wenger's transfer policy, the tactics used, players lack of performance in big games, and would he ever guide another Arsenal squad to trophies, have all been criticized and questioned by the entire footballing world and more notably us Arsenal supporters. Through all the criticism and questions Wenger never swayed, and he displayed unwavering faith and support for his players and his football ideology. The most audible criticism cast at Wenger is his lack of transfer dealings. Wenger bought Santi, he bought Koscielny, and last but not least Wenger bought Mr. Aaron Ramsey aka "Rambo" and all three of these players scored the goals that brought Arsenal FC their 11th FA Cup, and redemption for Wenger.
The Players - The entire squad displayed the mental toughness and grit, they have been criticized for lacking in Saturdays final. All of them, the players in suits, the subs, the coaching staff, everybody who witnessed the game had to be mentally tough especially going down 2 nil only to scratch and claw their way back into the game, and eventually get the victory in extra time. Cynics will try and discredit all the heart Hull City displayed, and say Arsenal should've won easy, but tell that to Man City when they played Wigan and lost last years final. Man City choked last year, Arsenal didn't, and showed great mental toughness in victory.
Aaron Ramsey - The best player on Arsenal epitomizes redemption, and should be an inspiration to us all. The sheer determination, self belief, and work ethic displayed by Ramsey, are all attributes we should try to emulate. For the past two seasons no Arsenal player has been more overly criticized than Ramsey, and what was his response? #Ramsey didn't respond verbally, Ramsey responded on the pitch with hard work, determination, and his best quality, unwavering self belief. In the second extra time of Saturdays FA Cup final, you could see that no other Arsenal player wanted to step up and assume responsibility, and take a shot on goal. But not Aaron Ramsey, he kept shooting, and working hard to get in positions to score, and you could see his self belief, because after every errant shot, Ramsey never stopped believing, and just when I was about to jump through the TV and strangled Giroud for not shooting, he made the most delicious back heel pass for Ramsey to slot home the game winning goal. A fitting end to a nine year trophy drought. #COYG
Peace Out,
Blanco
Sunday, May 11, 2014
An Unscathed Victory
#NorwichCity 0 - 2 #Arsenal
Match Report
When I saw the team sheet for Sunday's season finale, I thought to myself, I wonder which one of these unlucky bastards is going to get injured and miss the #FAcup final. The first 20 minutes of the first half that's all I thought about, "someones going get hurt". I thought Wenger had gotten it all wrong when I saw Ramsey out on the pitch, and at one point in the first half it looked like Ramsey might have tweaked something. But as the first half worn on, and Ramsey had not injured himself, I started to understand Wenger's reasoning behind started certain players. Ramsey in particular appeared a bit rusty throughout the first half, not connecting on simple passes and attempting way too many back heeled passes. Ramsey, never a player lacking in determination and confidence, kept working himself into the game, and finally broke the 2nd half deadlock with an absolutely wonderfully struck volley taken with all the ease and class of some of the best midfielders in the world. And by the end of Ramsey's 63 minutes on the pitch, I clearly understood what Wenger was doing. Wenger was letting Ramsey get his rhythm and timing sorted out before the most important match of the season, the FA Cup Final. And Ramsey's performance in Sundays match, showed us Arsenal supporters that the best player on Arsenal will be ready for the final.
The Good - Carl Jenkinson scored his first goal for the club he's supported his whole life. Arsenal is all he's ever known and loved, and in a match that felt like a pre-FA Cup final friendly, Jenkinson's reaction to scoring his first goal, showed all us supporters the true passion and love he has for Arsenal.
The Ugly - The miserable lesbian herself, also known as Samir #Nasri won her second #BPL title in 3 years, not too shabby for a pre-op transsexual whose male hormones haven't kicked in.
Peace Out,
Blanco
Match Report
When I saw the team sheet for Sunday's season finale, I thought to myself, I wonder which one of these unlucky bastards is going to get injured and miss the #FAcup final. The first 20 minutes of the first half that's all I thought about, "someones going get hurt". I thought Wenger had gotten it all wrong when I saw Ramsey out on the pitch, and at one point in the first half it looked like Ramsey might have tweaked something. But as the first half worn on, and Ramsey had not injured himself, I started to understand Wenger's reasoning behind started certain players. Ramsey in particular appeared a bit rusty throughout the first half, not connecting on simple passes and attempting way too many back heeled passes. Ramsey, never a player lacking in determination and confidence, kept working himself into the game, and finally broke the 2nd half deadlock with an absolutely wonderfully struck volley taken with all the ease and class of some of the best midfielders in the world. And by the end of Ramsey's 63 minutes on the pitch, I clearly understood what Wenger was doing. Wenger was letting Ramsey get his rhythm and timing sorted out before the most important match of the season, the FA Cup Final. And Ramsey's performance in Sundays match, showed us Arsenal supporters that the best player on Arsenal will be ready for the final.
The Good - Carl Jenkinson scored his first goal for the club he's supported his whole life. Arsenal is all he's ever known and loved, and in a match that felt like a pre-FA Cup final friendly, Jenkinson's reaction to scoring his first goal, showed all us supporters the true passion and love he has for Arsenal.
The Ugly - The miserable lesbian herself, also known as Samir #Nasri won her second #BPL title in 3 years, not too shabby for a pre-op transsexual whose male hormones haven't kicked in.
Peace Out,
Blanco
Sunday, May 4, 2014
A Nice Boring Victory
#Arsenal 1 - 0 #WestBrom
Match Report
The Good - Arsenal score from a corner. It doesn't happen a lot, but when it happens I always think to myself, Arsenal really should be scoring more on set pieces. Arsenal have players who can deliver great balls, and Arsenal have some players who aren't bad at attacking balls in the air. Arsenal usually stick Mertesacker in front of the near post, so he can flick the ball far post, but in today's match Santi kicked it to Giroud, who showed great strength to beat his marker, and score a powerful header near post. Great movement, great delivery, and a great finish. I hope next season set pieces become more of a priority in training, because its a great way to steal goals and points, when lesser opposition "park the bus", or when Arsenal's free flowing beautiful football isn't producing goals.
Podolski - I really enjoyed watching #Podolski run around the pitch like a mad man, with his one man press the ball routine. His work rate today was unbelievable, my brother and I just kept laughing and saying "look at Podolski", "what's gotten into this fool", "where was this hustle all season."
There were a number of strange things happening in Sunday's match. I didn't recall Giroud acting like a bitch. Not one time did I see him writhing and wallowing in pain shaking his wrist, and he showed great strength scoring on the corner. How about Flimini playing the Ramsey role. Pushing forward, getting in great position to score, and actually getting angry when passes went to other players who could actually score. All of these things were pure quality, and they made an extremely boring game enjoyable.
The Bad - Aaron Ramsey not playing on Sunday was a little disappointing, because I feel like he's Arsenal's best player, and when he plays there is urgency, energy, and drive in the team. It is also a shame because over the past couple weeks it appeared the chemistry Arsenal's attacking players developed in the first half of the season was starting to reappear. Hopefully its really not a serious injury,and he can be fit and roaring to go for the FA cup final. But as Arsenal supporters, how many times has a "not serious" thigh muscle strain, turned into 6 weeks out injured? Fingers crossed this is not one of those times.
The Ugly - The lack of intensity West Brom displayed in Sunday's match was shocking, and much appreciated from an Arsenal perspective. West Brom acted like they just secured 4th place, and had nothing else to play for. They didn't act like a team that could still mathematically get relegated, but I guess West Brom assumed Norwich would get destroyed by #Chelsea in the "Parked Bus Derby" match at Stamford Bridge. Well that didn't happen and Norwich "Out Chelsea'd" Chelsea and scraped a draw, and now its squeaky bum time for West Brom. #COYG
Peace Out,
Blanco
Match Report
The Good - Arsenal score from a corner. It doesn't happen a lot, but when it happens I always think to myself, Arsenal really should be scoring more on set pieces. Arsenal have players who can deliver great balls, and Arsenal have some players who aren't bad at attacking balls in the air. Arsenal usually stick Mertesacker in front of the near post, so he can flick the ball far post, but in today's match Santi kicked it to Giroud, who showed great strength to beat his marker, and score a powerful header near post. Great movement, great delivery, and a great finish. I hope next season set pieces become more of a priority in training, because its a great way to steal goals and points, when lesser opposition "park the bus", or when Arsenal's free flowing beautiful football isn't producing goals.
Podolski - I really enjoyed watching #Podolski run around the pitch like a mad man, with his one man press the ball routine. His work rate today was unbelievable, my brother and I just kept laughing and saying "look at Podolski", "what's gotten into this fool", "where was this hustle all season."
There were a number of strange things happening in Sunday's match. I didn't recall Giroud acting like a bitch. Not one time did I see him writhing and wallowing in pain shaking his wrist, and he showed great strength scoring on the corner. How about Flimini playing the Ramsey role. Pushing forward, getting in great position to score, and actually getting angry when passes went to other players who could actually score. All of these things were pure quality, and they made an extremely boring game enjoyable.
The Bad - Aaron Ramsey not playing on Sunday was a little disappointing, because I feel like he's Arsenal's best player, and when he plays there is urgency, energy, and drive in the team. It is also a shame because over the past couple weeks it appeared the chemistry Arsenal's attacking players developed in the first half of the season was starting to reappear. Hopefully its really not a serious injury,and he can be fit and roaring to go for the FA cup final. But as Arsenal supporters, how many times has a "not serious" thigh muscle strain, turned into 6 weeks out injured? Fingers crossed this is not one of those times.
The Ugly - The lack of intensity West Brom displayed in Sunday's match was shocking, and much appreciated from an Arsenal perspective. West Brom acted like they just secured 4th place, and had nothing else to play for. They didn't act like a team that could still mathematically get relegated, but I guess West Brom assumed Norwich would get destroyed by #Chelsea in the "Parked Bus Derby" match at Stamford Bridge. Well that didn't happen and Norwich "Out Chelsea'd" Chelsea and scraped a draw, and now its squeaky bum time for West Brom. #COYG
Peace Out,
Blanco
Monday, April 28, 2014
Cruise Control
#Arsenal 3 - 0 #Newcastle
Match Highlights
The Good - #Koscielny. When Arsenal were going through their most recent stretch of bad form, it was easy to forget, due to all the injuries to attacking players that Koscielny was also injured, and not only did the team struggle to score goals but Arsenal's leaky defense became fully cracked without Koscielny. Tonight's game showed why he's such a valuable player. Defensively Arsenal controlled the game brilliantly, the rare times Newcastle did threaten Arsenal those fires were put out quickly by Koscielny. That's what Koscielny does, he quickly and instinctively reacts to dangerous situation with full guns blazing, and 9 out of 10 times he makes a challenge or tackle that saves the back four's (Mertesacker) ass. He also chipped in with a goal from a set piece that epitomizes everything about his heart and tenacity.
#Ramsey had a few loose passes/flicks early in the match, but once he tuned in his timing, he put in another solid performance. He hustled all over the pitch making tackles and spotting runs, and also made a cute little pass to Ozil for the Giroud goal.
#Ozil looks like he's starting to get his mojo back. He displayed wonderful control and technical ability in tonight's game. He wowed me a couple of times in tonight's game with his escape ability and vision for key passes in the final third. Ozil's assist to Giroud for the goal was a real indicator for the type of quality he's able to effortlessly display. He receives the pass from Ramsey, calmly looks up, and kicks the ball right to Giroud's forehead in such an accurate manner, that not even the struggling Frenchman could bottle the shot on goal.
The Bad - Giroud's antics are really starting to get tiresome. All the histrionics must stop immediately. I believe the constant complaining and crying to the ref, is effecting his game in front of goal. And worst than anything all that crying and complaining doesn't work, in fact it probably pisses the the ref's off, like it pisses me off. Instead of crying, #Giroud should get angry, and harness that anger, and then unleash hell on the opposing team's back four. Giroud is always one of the biggest men on the pitch, and he really needs to start throwing his body around in an overly aggressive manner to get his due respect, because at the moment all everyone see's is a whiny bitch, if you rough up a little bit, you can take out of the game.
The Ugly - Newcastle's overall performance was uninspired and toothless. Out of the 3 remaining games for Arsenal, this was the game I was most anxious about, and even though Newcastle's recent form has been dreadful, I thought the French B team would try everything in their powers to impress Wenger. Management showed they didn't care when they sold the teams best player(Cabaye) in January, and the team has taken that same approach for the entire 2nd half of the season. #COYG
Peace Out,
Blanco
Match Highlights
The Good - #Koscielny. When Arsenal were going through their most recent stretch of bad form, it was easy to forget, due to all the injuries to attacking players that Koscielny was also injured, and not only did the team struggle to score goals but Arsenal's leaky defense became fully cracked without Koscielny. Tonight's game showed why he's such a valuable player. Defensively Arsenal controlled the game brilliantly, the rare times Newcastle did threaten Arsenal those fires were put out quickly by Koscielny. That's what Koscielny does, he quickly and instinctively reacts to dangerous situation with full guns blazing, and 9 out of 10 times he makes a challenge or tackle that saves the back four's (Mertesacker) ass. He also chipped in with a goal from a set piece that epitomizes everything about his heart and tenacity.
#Ramsey had a few loose passes/flicks early in the match, but once he tuned in his timing, he put in another solid performance. He hustled all over the pitch making tackles and spotting runs, and also made a cute little pass to Ozil for the Giroud goal.
#Ozil looks like he's starting to get his mojo back. He displayed wonderful control and technical ability in tonight's game. He wowed me a couple of times in tonight's game with his escape ability and vision for key passes in the final third. Ozil's assist to Giroud for the goal was a real indicator for the type of quality he's able to effortlessly display. He receives the pass from Ramsey, calmly looks up, and kicks the ball right to Giroud's forehead in such an accurate manner, that not even the struggling Frenchman could bottle the shot on goal.
The Bad - Giroud's antics are really starting to get tiresome. All the histrionics must stop immediately. I believe the constant complaining and crying to the ref, is effecting his game in front of goal. And worst than anything all that crying and complaining doesn't work, in fact it probably pisses the the ref's off, like it pisses me off. Instead of crying, #Giroud should get angry, and harness that anger, and then unleash hell on the opposing team's back four. Giroud is always one of the biggest men on the pitch, and he really needs to start throwing his body around in an overly aggressive manner to get his due respect, because at the moment all everyone see's is a whiny bitch, if you rough up a little bit, you can take out of the game.
The Ugly - Newcastle's overall performance was uninspired and toothless. Out of the 3 remaining games for Arsenal, this was the game I was most anxious about, and even though Newcastle's recent form has been dreadful, I thought the French B team would try everything in their powers to impress Wenger. Management showed they didn't care when they sold the teams best player(Cabaye) in January, and the team has taken that same approach for the entire 2nd half of the season. #COYG
Peace Out,
Blanco
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
The Fittymac Column
The question looming is whether Wenger is on his way out of the door? I want to look at this from the view of the Board. #Wenger has been a soldier for the club and set this club in fine position to move forward. The team is full of youth with the likes of #Ramsey, #Ox, and #Wilshere. There is other talented youth but those 3 as a nucleus and splashed with talent like #Carzola and #Ozil. There is undeniable talent that tips the scales towards saying the players are there for a gaffer with a vision and the hunger to build a winner. A manager that recognizes that more depth is what Arsenal truly lacked this season. Possibly more flexible in his tactics to address squad availability and the opponent on any given day. If #Arsenal FC look at the potential of the club with the proper rebooting by the proper gaffer. They would pay tribute to the infrastructure Wenger help build and prepare for the future. With talent all over and a splash of veterans and experience, possibly in the #ChampionsLeague, and a financially sound Football Club; there is no reason why this managerial position wouldn't be the most attractive opportunity for a driven, smart, and innovative gaffer. After all...is that not what Wenger was when Arsenal gave him the job almost 2 decades ago? Arsene Wenger is a legend of the game and I will always believe that about one of the true innovators of the beautiful game.
Fittymac
Monday, April 21, 2014
The Aaron Ramsey Show
#HullCity 0 - 3 #Arsenal
Match Report
The Good - Aaron #Ramsey is starting to look like the player who started off this season on fire. It's hard to believe that he's been out for 3 months. I love the fact that he leaps right in the deep end, and lets the chips fall where they may. He's never timid, and he's not afraid to make mistakes, and most importantly he learns from his mistakes. Look at the last 3 seasons til now. Has there ever been such a transformation of improvement from one season to the next in the past 3 years? As each game goes by, you clearly see who the best players is on Arsenal, which is a testaments to Ramsey's resiliency and mental fortitude.
Lukas #Podolski - He scored 2 more goals Sunday, and his first goal Sunday was a thing of beauty. With Giroud floundering and Sanogo just getting his feet wet, Podolski has stepped up at the most crucial time and delivered quality goals. As each game goes by, you clearly see who the best striker is on Arsenal, which is a testament to Podolski's resiliency and mental fortitude. Podolski's time at Arsenal has not always been smooth, but not once did Arsenal supporters hear of Podolski complaining or being a disturbance to team chemistry. Podolski just worked harder, kept his nose to the grindstone, and now all his professionalism and hard work are paying dividends.
Mesut #Ozil - It was nice to see the over-enthusiastic German floating around the pitch like a butterfly, hitting his real life turbo button, and releasing it, then hitting turbo again with a sense of calm and casualness as if high on Diaby's medical marijuana. Ozil's vision, awareness, and passing are key to what Arsenal do in the final 3rd, and it was nice to see him back. I look forward to him getting completely back in form.
The Bad - I always find it amazing when a team (Hull City) decides before the game to employ the "kick lumps" tactic, and then proceeds to kick lumps in the opposing team for the first thirty minutes of the first half, but when the opposing team (Arsenal) weathers the storm, and relies on their class and athleticism to break Hull City down, and score goals with quality. Hull City complain about how Arsenal are being too physical and fouling too much. Hilarious isn't it? If your tactics are to come into the match and be over aggressive and physical, then you cant start complaining at the most frivolous of fouls, it makes your team look foolish and its quit embarrassing.
The Ugly - Steve Bruce. He's a solid football manager with an respectable acting resume, you may have heard of some of his most famous roles. He was wonderful as Sloth in Goonies very little makeup required. Or about him playing the lovely Ms. Doubfire, not a bad actor for a football manager.
Peace Out,
Blanco
Match Report
The Good - Aaron #Ramsey is starting to look like the player who started off this season on fire. It's hard to believe that he's been out for 3 months. I love the fact that he leaps right in the deep end, and lets the chips fall where they may. He's never timid, and he's not afraid to make mistakes, and most importantly he learns from his mistakes. Look at the last 3 seasons til now. Has there ever been such a transformation of improvement from one season to the next in the past 3 years? As each game goes by, you clearly see who the best players is on Arsenal, which is a testaments to Ramsey's resiliency and mental fortitude.
Lukas #Podolski - He scored 2 more goals Sunday, and his first goal Sunday was a thing of beauty. With Giroud floundering and Sanogo just getting his feet wet, Podolski has stepped up at the most crucial time and delivered quality goals. As each game goes by, you clearly see who the best striker is on Arsenal, which is a testament to Podolski's resiliency and mental fortitude. Podolski's time at Arsenal has not always been smooth, but not once did Arsenal supporters hear of Podolski complaining or being a disturbance to team chemistry. Podolski just worked harder, kept his nose to the grindstone, and now all his professionalism and hard work are paying dividends.
Mesut #Ozil - It was nice to see the over-enthusiastic German floating around the pitch like a butterfly, hitting his real life turbo button, and releasing it, then hitting turbo again with a sense of calm and casualness as if high on Diaby's medical marijuana. Ozil's vision, awareness, and passing are key to what Arsenal do in the final 3rd, and it was nice to see him back. I look forward to him getting completely back in form.
The Bad - I always find it amazing when a team (Hull City) decides before the game to employ the "kick lumps" tactic, and then proceeds to kick lumps in the opposing team for the first thirty minutes of the first half, but when the opposing team (Arsenal) weathers the storm, and relies on their class and athleticism to break Hull City down, and score goals with quality. Hull City complain about how Arsenal are being too physical and fouling too much. Hilarious isn't it? If your tactics are to come into the match and be over aggressive and physical, then you cant start complaining at the most frivolous of fouls, it makes your team look foolish and its quit embarrassing.
The Ugly - Steve Bruce. He's a solid football manager with an respectable acting resume, you may have heard of some of his most famous roles. He was wonderful as Sloth in Goonies very little makeup required. Or about him playing the lovely Ms. Doubfire, not a bad actor for a football manager.
Peace Out,
Blanco
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