Just Been to the Arsenal Game

[Reece]

Agger could be ready for Sunday isn't it ?

Don't think so mate - not seen it mentioned anywhere.

[dww]

I also think the other key will be stopping Flamini starting attacks. One of the biggest differences between Arsenal last and this season is his passing range from holding midfield. Like United last year I think the key is to prevent them getting the ball to their attacking players in good positions more than simply trying to mark the flair players out of the game. As such I feel Kuyts much maligned hardworking nature behind the main forward will be critical to us.

[AFII]

Are you suggesting Hobbs should come in because Hyypia won't be able to counter Walcott's aerial threat?

He can play a lot worse than Hyypia because he's inexperienced and it might ruin his career. I don't mean to be offensive to you personally but it is the most stupid suggestion I've ever read on here.

We need a quick central defender against Arsenal, Hyypia is to slow. Hobbs isn't exactly fast but he is quicker than Hyypia.

I don't want to see Arsenal run all over Hyypia like in last seasons cup games. Wenger knows how to use his team against him. That's why we let in a lot of goals when Hyypia plays against Arsenal.

He will use Walcott's speed against Hyypia the whole game and Hyypia's experience will not make him quicker.

[Imy]

Agger could be ready for Sunday isn't it ?

Dunno about that, however he won't be fully match fit and playing against the rampant Arsenal

[rushscored4]

Are Slavia a pub team ?

I'm not sure but they did change their name in 1993 from 'George & Dragon FC'...

[Neil Young]

I don't want to see you on this forum, I really don't. But you can't always have what you want.

Who are you talking to? I assume it's not me because, well, it wouldn't be so are you talking to AFII (which makes sense in the context of his rather silly suggestion about Hobbs) or Fredo which makes sense because he's rather silly?

Just noticed your signature. Why?

[dww]

I reckon Rafa will play Momo to counter Fabregas and provide the support in the quick breaks

Possibly. I'm not against it actually, although if we do I really hope either Kuyt is not playing or is played as an out and out centre forward.

[kewellnthegang]

Sami is a bit of a worry but I think we have to go with him and hope that Mascher (and/or a fit Alonso) cover him well so he won't be exposed one on one with any of them. In many ways the best way for our team to counter Arsenals attacking threat will be to prevent the creative influence of Fabregas and to use a well drilled offside trap. Key to the latter is experience and comfort playing with your CB partner, despite the dip in the Spurs game, I think Carra and Sami are our best partnership when Agger is out.

mad as it may seem maybe arse arent actually lookin forward to a stadium they rarely win at (league wise)

we aint no slouces ourselves it may be pointed out too

liverpool will win

[Neil Young]

We need a quick central defender against Arsenal, Hyypia is to slow. Hobbs isn't exactly fast but he is quicker than Hyypia.

I don't want to see Arsenal run all over Hyypia like in last seasons cup games. Wenger knows how to use his team against him. That's why we let in a lot of goals when Hyypia plays against Arsenal.

He will use Walcott's speed against Hyypia the whole game and Hyypia's experience will not make him quicker.

For all the venerable Hyypia's shortcomings, I'd be really surprised if you're not in a minority of one on this.

Anyway, there is a vanishingly small chance of it happening so it doesn't matter.

[kewellnthegang]

[QUOTE=Neil Young;745667]For all the venerable Hyypia's shortcomings, I'd be really surprised if you're not in a minority of one on this.

fair to assume that fella

[Reece]

Who are you talking to? I assume it's not me because, well, it wouldn't be so are you talking to AFII (which makes sense in the context of his rather silly suggestion about Hobbs) or Fredo which makes sense because he's rather silly?

AFII of course.

Just noticed your signature. Why?

Why not

[bobbyfallon]

have to agree with AF11 on the fact that sami should not start the game........

its hard to watch a legend like sami getting the runaround each week it really is. i mean its not his fault he is geeting older and slower than he already was !!!!!

hobbs may not be the answer for the arsenal game but i would have no problem seeing him get some carling cup games to see how he fares out....

most sensible option is areloa in the centre along with carra.....

arsenal do not play long balls so sami is not needed for his pesence in the air.
arsenal do play quick passing, quick running behind/between the lines and this will expose sami somethig awful.

if and when sami starts this game he will be a liability and will give away a penalty

[AFII]

AFII of course.

[Pacman]

We need a quick central defender against Arsenal, Hyypia is to slow. Hobbs isn't exactly fast but he is quicker than Hyypia.

I don't want to see Arsenal run all over Hyypia like in last seasons cup games. Wenger knows how to use his team against him. That's why we let in a lot of goals when Hyypia plays against Arsenal.

He will use Walcott's speed against Hyypia the whole game and Hyypia's experience will not make him quicker.

Hobbs? You'd play Hobbs in the league on his debut against the league leaders who have just won 7-0 at home? Are you on a wind up?

Don't worry about Sami he wont let us down.

[dww]

We need a quick central defender against Arsenal, Hyypia is to slow. Hobbs isn't exactly fast but he is quicker than Hyypia.

I don't want to see Arsenal run all over Hyypia like in last seasons cup games. Wenger knows how to use his team against him. That's why we let in a lot of goals when Hyypia plays against Arsenal.

He will use Walcott's speed against Hyypia the whole game and Hyypia's experience will not make him quicker.

Have you seen any evidence that Rafa or anyone related to the club feels that Hobbs is ready for the step up? You have already stated he is no Gallas in the speedy defender stakes so surely any benefit in pace would be more than countered by his lack of experience?