Arsenal CL First Leg match thread

[Unrighteous]

Argh. So nervous.

[dirty_sanchez]

My arse is puckered up tighter than Hicks purse strings about this match. I'm less nervous than I was about the United match, although look how that turned out.

[Dirk]

Some more SSN build up.

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[neko]

Sanga, their first choice right-back, is injured for all three games. Their replacement full-backs are suspect and not as quick or reliable as Sanga.

 

It's a chance for Babel to shine.

 

We'll be fine, and undefeated in our next three games.

 

i think you are right - it is imperative that babel has a big game....tonight, and the other two as well

[CrouchieBoy]

nervous as right now

 

was hard to get some breakfast in me just now

 

lets fucking do these

[Stephen Adams.]

I hope someone punches Eboue in the face.

[Red Nick]

COME ON YOU FECKING RED MEN

[Red Nick]

We´ll be far too good for them

[philyhamann]

Crouch needs to play, and stick Torres were Kuyt usually plays.

[wiiksie]

I hope someone punches Eboue in the face.

I second that motion.

 

Those against?

 

Motion carried.

[Red Nick]

Crouch needs to play, and stick Torres were Kuyt usually plays.

 

Just thought you´d like to know its no longer April 1st, its actually April 2nd today

[Cath]

COME ON YOU FECKING RED MEN

 

Now y'see I agree with that. ;)

[philyhamann]

Just thought you´d like to know its no longer April 1st, its actually April 2nd today

 

Kuyt will offer nothing against Arsenal, he has no pace to speak of and usually gets bundled off the ball by a bit of strength of which Arsenal have plenty. Stick Torres on the right of the front three, with Babel on the left. Arsenal showed last season they struggled against Crouchs height and have shown many times this season they struggle against height, like they're scared of heading the ball.

[Thants]

That's right, take Torres out of his position because we can afford to do that . . .

 

*shakes head*

[neko]

I second that motion.

 

Those against?

 

Motion carried.

 

preferably after the match, not during.

[Carra_is_legend]

Kuyt will offer nothing against Arsenal, he has no pace to speak of and usually gets bundled off the ball by a bit of strength of which Arsenal have plenty. Stick Torres on the right of the front three, with Babel on the left. Arsenal showed last season they struggled against Crouchs height and have shown many times this season they struggle against height, like they're scared of heading the ball.

 

Kuyt gets bundled of the ball usually?

 

He may not have a great skill or goal scroring ability, but he doesn't get bundled off the ball mate. He is strong as fuck. In fact he rarely loses the ball due to lack of strength. What he does with the ball is another matter though...

[philyhamann]

That's right, take Torres out of his position because we can afford to do that . . .

 

*shakes head*

 

Its not like its a total change, he'll still get in goal scoring position - he is just less likely to get double teamed by Toure and Gallas like he was against Man Utd (twice)with Vidic and Ferdinand.

[Carra_is_legend]

Its not like its a total change, he'll still get in goal scoring position - he is just less likely to get double teamed by Toure and Gallas like he was against Man Utd (twice)with Vidic and Ferdinand.

 

I think thats what Rafa wants (Toure and Gallas doubling up on Torres) - will give more space for Gerrard to shoot.

[neko]

Its not like its a total change, he'll still get in goal scoring position - he is just less likely to get double teamed by Toure and Gallas like he was against Man Utd (twice)with Vidic and Ferdinand.

 

have we tried that formation this year ?

 

it might be interesting to see at some point, but now is not the time for experimentation

[zigackly]

If we need to stick Crouch on in the second half, the idea may have some merit. Otherwise I'd rather use Torres pace on the break when Arsenal have tangled themselves up into little triangles and failed to put it in the net.

[philyhamann]

Well I'm just thinking about Arsenals weaknesses, out of all the games I've seen I think they struggle with their heading, especially up against someone bigger than them.

 

Gerrard won't get lots of space to shoot either, Flamini has been in top form this season.

[Carra_is_legend]

If we need to stick Crouch on in the second half, the idea may have some merit. Otherwise I'd rather use Torres pace on the break when Arsenal have tangled themselves up into little triangles and failed to put it in the net.

 

Hope you haven't tempted the fate there mate.

[PaulMcC]

I'm not really that nervous.

[WaltonRed]

News just in, Tom bought George a foot-long and a rattle, peace has broken out.

[zigackly]

Hope you haven't tempted the fate there mate.

 

Nah, they do that for half the game even when they win easily. It's natural to look to hit them on the break when they've got half their players pushed up is all I mean.