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Wonderful player sadly misused by Wenger. Hopefully he can get his career back on track and move to a club where his talents will actually be appreciated.

He had some great matches for Arsenal, and the one i remember best was the 5-0 victory over Porto, as i was stuck in a hotel room in Norway with flu on a skiing trip and couldn't go out. Was just me, the tiny tv and Arsenal's need for a victory after the ref caused them a stupid loss in Portugal.

He didn't score in that match but he more or less was the creator of 4 goals, 3 for Bendtner (the last one a penalty that Arshavin should have taken but let him have) and 1 for Eboue. Before the match Arshavin had said that Bendtner was saving his goals for the next match, he wasn't wrong.

Think he will do great with Zenit again, they have a much better team than when he left, and can he find that form they'll be even better.

kyro7 wrote:

I miss him already, He's been one of my favourite players ever since he joined.

Yess!!! fuck Arshavin

what a vid, when it showed the goal vs Barca I was close to tears

I hope he comes back but I doubt it.

I'm very happy for him to have finally escaped. I remember when he single handedly destroyed Liverpool's defence, only to be let down by the retards behind them - he should have handed in a transfer request the next day. Even defeating Barcelona single handedly wasn't enough to get him a start in the return leg, another superb decision by M. Wenger.

And then when Vermaelen is creamed by Valencia they blame Arshavin.

kyro7 wrote:And then when Vermaelen is creamed by Valencia they blame Arshavin.

That was a fucking disgrace, booing him onto the pitch and then blaming him when that overrated prick gets shown up for exactly what he is.

What's the news on Gibbs? I got told he had picked up a knock during training and this morning I saw Darren tweeting Gibbs was out for the game again. How long is he out for, anyone know?

Dude should be sold, though. As much talent as he has, he isn't going to progress at all with these injuries. You could argue there was a similar problem with RVP (though, not as bad as Gibbs), but RVP had exceptional talent to counter that. Arsenal cannot rely upon him and it only keeps Wenger from buying a proper left back, as it would otherwise "halt" Gibbs development.

We could do with a better version of Santos. In other words a wingback with real attacking qualities, something Santos has, and atleast decent defensive qualities, something Santos doesn't have.

Heh.

JK wrote:What's the news on Gibbs? I got told he had picked up a knock during training and this morning I saw Darren tweeting Gibbs was out for the game again. How long is he out for, anyone know?

Dude should be sold, though. As much talent as he has, he isn't going to progress at all with these injuries. You could argue there was a similar problem with RVP (though, not as bad as Gibbs), but RVP had exceptional talent to counter that. Arsenal cannot rely upon him and it only keeps Wenger from buying a proper left back, as it would otherwise "halt" Gibbs development.

We could do with a better version of Santos. In other words a wingback with real attacking qualities, something Santos has, and atleast decent defensive qualities, something Santos doesn't have.

Jordi Alba

Fuck off Arshavin

I don't have a good feeling about tomorrow

Gegilworld93 wrote:

JK wrote:What's the news on Gibbs? I got told he had picked up a knock during training and this morning I saw Darren tweeting Gibbs was out for the game again. How long is he out for, anyone know?

Dude should be sold, though. As much talent as he has, he isn't going to progress at all with these injuries. You could argue there was a similar problem with RVP (though, not as bad as Gibbs), but RVP had exceptional talent to counter that. Arsenal cannot rely upon him and it only keeps Wenger from buying a proper left back, as it would otherwise "halt" Gibbs development.

We could do with a better version of Santos. In other words a wingback with real attacking qualities, something Santos has, and atleast decent defensive qualities, something Santos doesn't have.

Jordi Alba

Certainly comes to mind, but he's bound to Barca, as the story goes.

Does anyone on this forum follow Lique 1? I hardly see any Lique 1 match. I want to hear someone's opinion of Trémoulinas, left wingback of Bourdeaux.

Fonseca wrote:Yess!!! fuck Arshavin

crump wrote:Fuck off Arshavin

Such disrepectful towards your own player. I remember when you guys worshiped him in his first 2 seasons at Arsenal, not condeming his form recently but he's been a bit of a scapegoat this season.

Barton wrote:

Fonseca wrote:Yess!!! fuck Arshavin

crump wrote:Fuck off Arshavin

Such disrepectful towards your own player. I remember when you guys worshiped him in his first 2 seasons at Arsenal, not condeming his form recently but he's been a bit of a scapegoat this season.

His shit form in the least year and a half?

What do you want me to do? Kiss his arse?

ResurrectionRooney wrote:I'm very happy for him to have finally escaped. I remember when he single handedly destroyed Liverpool's defence, only to be let down by the retards behind them - he should have handed in a transfer request the next day. Even defeating Barcelona single handedly wasn't enough to get him a start in the return leg, another superb decision by M. Wenger.

You're a moron, you do know that don't you? Single handedly?

Just show some respect crump.

JK wrote:

Gegilworld93 wrote:
Jordi Alba

Certainly comes to mind, but he's bound to Barca, as the story goes.

Does anyone on this forum follow Lique 1? I hardly see any Lique 1 match. I want to hear someone's opinion of Trémoulinas, left wingback of Bourdeaux.

I do, he's been poor in the first half of this season (defensively), got better since the season started again in France but right now I wouldn't want to take him, there are better in France, Cissokho (poor defensively though), M'Bengué (inexperienced) or Theophile-Catherine (hardly attacks). The one I'd love is Bedimo from HSC Montpellier, excellent defensively but also great attacking-wise, good crosser. Would be pretty cheap too, hope we sign him in the summer window.

Sarmz wrote:

ResurrectionRooney wrote:I'm very happy for him to have finally escaped. I remember when he single handedly destroyed Liverpool's defence, only to be let down by the retards behind them - he should have handed in a transfer request the next day. Even defeating Barcelona single handedly wasn't enough to get him a start in the return leg, another superb decision by M. Wenger.

You're a moron, you do know that don't you? Single handedly?

It's true, he scored four fucking goals against Liverpool at Klanfield, this when they were ranked No. 1 in Europe. He was the only Arsenal goalscorer the next season as well, when Liverpool were ranked 2nd in Europe. And yes, against Barcelona, he came on when Arsenal were 1-0 down, terrorised the Barcelona defence and turned the game around.

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

Sarmz wrote:

You're a moron, you do know that don't you? Single handedly?

It's true, he scored four fucking goals against Liverpool at Klanfield, this when they were ranked No. 1 in Europe. He was the only Arsenal goalscorer the next season as well, when Liverpool were ranked 2nd in Europe. And yes, against Barcelona, he came on when Arsenal were 1-0 down, terrorised the Barcelona defence and turned the game around.

Just shows that a player better than all of your wingers can't even get into our first team

Sarmz wrote:

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

It's true, he scored four fucking goals against Liverpool at Klanfield, this when they were ranked No. 1 in Europe. He was the only Arsenal goalscorer the next season as well, when Liverpool were ranked 2nd in Europe. And yes, against Barcelona, he came on when Arsenal were 1-0 down, terrorised the Barcelona defence and turned the game around.

Just shows that a player better than all of your wingers can't even get into our first team

Shows Wenger's a fucking mongoloid more like.

Sarmz, please don't reply to them.

Gegilworld93 wrote:Just show some respect crump.

JK wrote:

Certainly comes to mind, but he's bound to Barca, as the story goes.

Does anyone on this forum follow Lique 1? I hardly see any Lique 1 match. I want to hear someone's opinion of Trémoulinas, left wingback of Bourdeaux.

I do, he's been poor in the first half of this season (defensively), got better since the season started again in France but right now I wouldn't want to take him, there are better in France, Cissokho (poor defensively though), M'Bengué (inexperienced) or Theophile-Catherine (hardly attacks). The one I'd love is Bedimo from HSC Montpellier, excellent defensively but also great attacking-wise, good crosser. Would be pretty cheap too, hope we sign him in the summer window.

I don't rate Cissokho. He's overrated. I don't follow the other ones you named.

I'm not to keen on players from Montpellier, though. They seem to be on a purple patch at the moment, but we'll see what the rest of the season brings. They're stunting right now. Weren't they in Lique 2 two seasons ago? Kudos to them, but I wonder how they'll do next season, whether they'll keep up with these results or fall back to mid-table. Obviously, we can't wait that long, though.

There have been rumours we're after Giroud from Montpellier aswell. Still a gamble.

Barton wrote:

Fonseca wrote:Yess!!! fuck Arshavin

crump wrote:Fuck off Arshavin

Such disrepectful towards your own player. I remember when you guys worshiped him in his first 2 seasons at Arsenal, not condeming his form recently but he's been a bit of a scapegoat this season.

Things change, that's usually how life works. He doesn't give 2 shits about Arsenal anymore, why should I give him any?

How about his lack of effort being disrespectful for my eyesight?

JK wrote:Sarmz, please don't reply to them.

Gegilworld93 wrote:Just show some respect crump.


I do, he's been poor in the first half of this season (defensively), got better since the season started again in France but right now I wouldn't want to take him, there are better in France, Cissokho (poor defensively though), M'Bengué (inexperienced) or Theophile-Catherine (hardly attacks). The one I'd love is Bedimo from HSC Montpellier, excellent defensively but also great attacking-wise, good crosser. Would be pretty cheap too, hope we sign him in the summer window.

I don't rate Cissokho. He's overrated. I don't follow the other ones you named.

I'm not to keen on players from Montpellier, though. They seem to be on a purple patch at the moment, but we'll see what the rest of the season brings. They're stunting right now. Weren't they in Lique 2 two seasons ago? Kudos to them, but I wonder how they'll do next season, whether they'll keep up with these results or fall back to mid-table. Obviously, we can't wait that long, though.

There have been rumours we're after Giroud from Montpellier aswell. Still a gamble.

Nah they're not really on a purple patch, similar to Gladbach really. Anyway, Bedimo is a fantastic player in my opinion, starting LB for Cameroon so he knows Song and he'd really fit to Arsenal.

Gegilworld93 wrote:

JK wrote:Sarmz, please don't reply to them.



I don't rate Cissokho. He's overrated. I don't follow the other ones you named.

I'm not to keen on players from Montpellier, though. They seem to be on a purple patch at the moment, but we'll see what the rest of the season brings. They're stunting right now. Weren't they in Lique 2 two seasons ago? Kudos to them, but I wonder how they'll do next season, whether they'll keep up with these results or fall back to mid-table. Obviously, we can't wait that long, though.

There have been rumours we're after Giroud from Montpellier aswell. Still a gamble.

Nah they're not really on a purple patch, similar to Gladbach really. Anyway, Bedimo is a fantastic player in my opinion, starting LB for Cameroon so he knows Song and he'd really fit to Arsenal.

Ah, okay. Interesting stuff. Wonder how long Song will be here for, though. If I recall right, he's going to enter the last year of his contract aswell next year and there hasn't been any news on him. He doesn't look very interested the last few games, too.

JK wrote:Walcott was very impressive, though, a few years back. He just hasn't developed much, while Bale has improved very well during the last few seasons.

Also read in the same article that Bale is an Arsenal fan. No idea if that's 100% true though, insane if it is and that Wenger did indeed turn down Parker before he came to us overruling his main scout bloke Rowley.

what an amazing run

should have used his left foot to cross it in then it would most likely have been a great assist. Still a fantastic run, not sure if he's even faster than Theo

Lol @ Ryo irritated by the Bolton "attack"

love it. good work sooooooooooon

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

Sarmz wrote:

You're a moron, you do know that don't you? Single handedly?

It's true, he scored four fucking goals against Liverpool at Klanfield, this when they were ranked No. 1 in Europe. He was the only Arsenal goalscorer the next season as well, when Liverpool were ranked 2nd in Europe. And yes, against Barcelona, he came on when Arsenal were 1-0 down, terrorised the Barcelona defence and turned the game around.

He did well against Barca but so has Walcott...
Arshavin also fouled Alves in the box and is lucky the ref didn't give it. I find it shocking that a man of your knowledge in the sport fails to see the flaws in Andrei Arhsavin.

Grenade wrote:

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

It's true, he scored four fucking goals against Liverpool at Klanfield, this when they were ranked No. 1 in Europe. He was the only Arsenal goalscorer the next season as well, when Liverpool were ranked 2nd in Europe. And yes, against Barcelona, he came on when Arsenal were 1-0 down, terrorised the Barcelona defence and turned the game around.

He did well against Barca but so has Walcott...
Arshavin also fouled Alves in the box and is lucky the ref didn't give it. I find it shocking that a man of your knowledge in the sport fails to see the flaws in Andrei Arhsavin.

Criticising Arshavin for that is like criticising Messi for being a shit goalkeeper, the difference is that Guardiola would never play Messi in goals, that's probably why he's achieved more in the last 4 seasons than Wenger has in his entire life.

There are flaws in his game in that he's not an entirely complete footballer, he can't tackle particularly well, he doesn't have a huge amount of stamina, and he's never going to make a lot of interceptions, he's not going to track back, but that's not his fault. Arshavin is not a defensive midfielder, he's not a left sided midfielder, and he's not a full back, he is a trequartista, that is how he has played for his entire career. He should never be in a situation where he is forced to defend against a marauding wing back like Alves, it's ridiculous.

He did remarkably well to have such an impact on the game when he was played out of position, nitpicking that he didn't defend particularly well is ridiculously harsh on him, but that's how Wenger and to a certain extent the Arsenal fans have always treated him. Booing him onto the pitch, disgraceful.