Toomer Posted 19 December, 2015 Share Posted 19 December, 2015 The way we have been performing of late I fear the worse, we can only hope that half the Gooners have dodgy turkey dinners and are laid low with the trots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Posted 19 December, 2015 Share Posted 19 December, 2015 We're gonna get bannnngggeedd!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Kerplunk Posted 19 December, 2015 Share Posted 19 December, 2015 Worried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk Posted 19 December, 2015 Share Posted 19 December, 2015 Guaranteed defeat we are simply not good enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 19 December, 2015 Share Posted 19 December, 2015 Our lack of a goal threat is worrying, they're vulnerable at the back but our strikers have shown that we can't rely on any of them to score consistently enough at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 19 December, 2015 Share Posted 19 December, 2015 A reaming is assured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 19 December, 2015 Share Posted 19 December, 2015 Given the topsy turvy nature of the league we can win this if we go out with the right mentality. Worried koeman's going to turn defensive which will lead to a drab loss as at city and palace. Personally I'd drop wanyama(who either needs a serious kick to regain previous levels or a quick exit if spuds are still willing to pay) for Romeu. Hopefully stek will be back. We're not yet quite in a relegation dogfight but lose this & game away at West Ham and we will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 19 December, 2015 Share Posted 19 December, 2015 We will need to score at least 2 to get a point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 19 December, 2015 Share Posted 19 December, 2015 We will need to score at least 2 to get a point We're ****ed then. "Southampton Nil" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 19 December, 2015 Share Posted 19 December, 2015 Sanchez will be back for them, that'll be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintMB Posted 19 December, 2015 Share Posted 19 December, 2015 May God have mercy on our souls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkboy Posted 19 December, 2015 Share Posted 19 December, 2015 I dreaded the match against Spurs today, I dreaded the match against Palace too as I feared we'd lose, but for some reason, I'm not feeling the same levels of dread against Arsenal. We could get something out of it. Well my wife told me to stop being so negative so I'm trying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 19 December, 2015 Share Posted 19 December, 2015 I dreaded the match against Spurs today, I dreaded the match against Palace too as I feared we'd lose, but for some reason, I'm not feeling the same levels of dread against Arsenal. We could get something out of it. Well my wife told me to stop being so negative so I'm trying Why? They are much better than the other teams we have lost to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 19 December, 2015 Share Posted 19 December, 2015 We've got a decent record against them in recent times. Southampton 1-4 Arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkboy Posted 19 December, 2015 Share Posted 19 December, 2015 Why? They are much better than the other teams we have lost to! Jeezus man, I'm trying to be positive!!! Allow me that! I've been negative for weeks. It's no bloody fun Anyway, I just have a feeling we might get something out of it............. Pathetic isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 19 December, 2015 Share Posted 19 December, 2015 We need to beat the likes of Norwich and the other clubs in the bottom third. Even a narrow defeat against Arsenal will be acceptable. The good thing about our slump is that it may have knocked out the arrogant complacency apparent at the start of the season. I did warn of this and have been proven correct in my assertion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggles31 Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 We need to beat the likes of Norwich and the other clubs in the bottom third. Even a narrow defeat against Arsenal will be acceptable. The good thing about our slump is that it may have knocked out the arrogant complacency apparent at the start of the season. I did warn of this and have been proven correct in my assertion. Yes yes you are an expert in negativity we get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 I'd take 0-0. We all know Arsenal are guilty of trying to walk the ball in the net. 11 men behind the ball for 90 minutes won't be pretty but I don't care at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Another **** easy away win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Mortgage on Arsenal win. r.p... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Before place game I looked at what a bet on us losing to Palce, Spurs and Arsenal and was nearly 20/1. Bookies just haven't caught up with how dodgy we are of late. Arsenal still odds against as well which seems insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 The spectre of Bournemouth finishing above us this season is beginning to haunt us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 The spectre of Bournemouth finishing above us this season is beginning to haunt us. I wouldn't mind too much if we are both above 18th place ! A bigger nightmare is us going down, Bournemouth staying up, Brighton being promoted and P******* returning to League 1 !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Given the topsy turvy nature of the league we can win this if we go out with the right mentality. Worried koeman's going to turn defensive which will lead to a drab loss as at city and palace. Personally I'd drop wanyama(who either needs a serious kick to regain previous levels or a quick exit if spuds are still willing to pay) for Romeu. Hopefully stek will be back. We're not yet quite in a relegation dogfight but lose this & game away at West Ham and we will be. I hope not. He ain't that great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 We always give Arsenal a game at home , expect a reaction I'd like to see Harry Reed come in for Wanyama to add some aggression playing next to Romeu with Clasie in place of Davis otherwise the same team ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 We always give Arsenal a game at home , expect a reaction I'd like to see Harry Reed come in for Wanyama to add some aggression playing next to Romeu with Clasie in place of Davis otherwise the same team ! I definitely would like to see Wanyama out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 We could see Tadic dropped as Ron was fuming at the space he was leaving walker and got subbed soon after a rolloking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 (edited) i'd go with....for the next few games --------------Gazza/Stek Cedric----Fonte----VvD-------Bertrand JWP-----Romeu----Clasie-----Tadic -------------Mane -------------Long against spurs, we had big spaces between our players. Arsenal will tear us apart if we are so ridiculous in defence like that again Edited 20 December, 2015 by Batman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Ron said there would be changes and Wanyama will be the first name dropped on the sheet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 i'd go with....for the next few games --------------Gazza/Stek Cedric----Fonte----VvD-------Bertrand JWP-----Romeu----Clasie-----Tadic -------------Mane -------------Long against spurs, we had big spaces between our players. Arsenal will tear us apart if we are so ridiculous in defence like that again Davis for JWP and that would be a decent line-up. JWP is exactly the sort of player Ronald was talking about yesterday. Also its always a disaster when Ronald takes Davis off, we lost what little bite and attacking abality we have in midfield. Granted yesterday he had a poor game, and the first goal was completely his fault initially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Davis for JWP and that would be a decent line-up. JWP is exactly the sort of player Ronald was talking about yesterday. Also its always a disaster when Ronald takes Davis off, we lost what little bite and attacking abality we have in midfield. Granted yesterday he had a poor game, and the first goal was completely his fault initially. fair point. we need to be far more compact when defending and way more fluid in attack. Long is a bit of a headless chicken but for the good of the team, I feel we would be better served with this sort of line up. more and more sides are going with a far more fluid front 2 or 3. Just watching watford now, Ighalo and deeney are constantly moving the liverpool defence all over the place. we just dont do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Might shut them out, keep it tight and get a 0-0, not sure we'll score. Team has completely lost it's spark and Koeman is just making endless excuses. You mean 'damage limitation'. Trouble is, we need to get 19 points from somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Pick the same back four, work on their awareness this week especially Soares and VVD. Pick a midfield and attack that will tear into Arsenal and harry them to death. Clasie, Romeu, Reed (If Wanyama can't be trusted) Mane, Long +1, From Tadic, Seager, Pelle. Only Koeman knows but Davis and JWP won't harry Arsenal to death or win the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 i'd go with....for the next few games --------------Gazza/Stek Cedric----Fonte----VvD-------Bertrand JWP-----Romeu----Clasie-----Tadic -------------Mane -------------Long against spurs, we had big spaces between our players. Arsenal will tear us apart if we are so ridiculous in defence like that again Wars prowse should even be on the bench he is a terrible player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Liverpool 66% possession lose 0-3. Liverpool 12 shots 4/5 on target. Watford 34% possession win 3-0, 6 shots, 5 on target 3 goals. Last week we had more possession lost, numerous other occasions we have lost with lots of possession. Pace, Aggression, get the ball up front through the defence and hunt it down, press and harry to get the ball and get it up front. 200 passes in our own half is just a waste of time, it's not how much of the ball you have it's what you do with it when you get it. We play too slowly and shoot poorly. Sort it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 More teams are playing aggressively with two strikers and two banks of four, old fashioned but who wouldn't change places with 4-4-2 Leicester. Today Swansea are playing a diamond four and two up front, West Ham 4-1-4-1. Bournemouth and Watford 4-4-2. We could too as our formations aren't working. Mane Clasie, Romeu Tadic with Long and Pelle the more I think about it the better it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Sanchez vs Cedric.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 The Gooners have never liked the physical stuff so let's get physical.Please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Wars prowse should even be on the bench he is a terrible player. This and this and this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintStinger Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Might shut them out, keep it tight and get a 0-0, not sure we'll score. Team has completely lost it's spark and Koeman is just making endless excuses. Endless excuses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Endless excuses? Well not really excuses, more like reasons. Seems to be saying we aren't good enough a lot of late. Mind you he's not wrong but who's fault is that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Same as last week. Don't care about the result just get a goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Can we manage to score? Can we show some character? It doesn't look good but you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Who cares. Xmas is before this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 I think I will have a massive hangover for this game so that the result falls into insignificance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 The Gooners have never liked the physical stuff so let's get physical.Please? How do we suddenly get physical? We can't roll Brian O'Neill out (or even Big John RIP). We don't have physical players, unless maybe you want to see Caulker start Our only remotely physical players are Vic and Davis, and look where they got us yesterday (OK, Romeu as well I guess). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Wanyama won't get physical, doesn't want to get injured and lose out in his big transfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackedoff Posted 20 December, 2015 Share Posted 20 December, 2015 Just bang a load of dosh on an Arsenal win ( and on every other team we play this season ) , might as well make a bit of money out of these losers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 21 December, 2015 Share Posted 21 December, 2015 0-4 to the Arse - they will show us how to play a fast passing game. We will slow down before passing the ball backwards or sideways, then losing the ball for them to counter on. It's become so predictable and lazy. Drop Pelle for Long, drop Wanyama for Reed/Romeu to pair with Clasie. Put Tadic in central behind Long. Put Ramirez or Seager on the left-wing. It cannot get any worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarhead5 Posted 21 December, 2015 Share Posted 21 December, 2015 ------------------Gazz ------VvD-------Fonte-------Yoshida Cedric----------Romeru----------Bertrand ---------Claise-----------Davis ------------------Mane ------------------Pelle Davis, Caulker, Targett, JWP, Long, Reed, Hesketh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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