The New Manager Thread

[Lecter]

Johnson might be more 'glamourous' and obviously great going forward, but defensively, he's about as solid as a wet paper bag.

On this I agree and to me Rafa made a mistake in signing him

Personally I'd rather have given Kelly a go

[Assassin]

Johnson might be more 'glamourous' and obviously great going forward, but defensively, he's about as solid as a wet paper bag.

You have issues with our team being too unadventurous and negative (rightly so) However, you are quick to pull the "defensive" card on one of the most offensive performers in the team.

I am really still too pissed off with the performance of the players yesterday to continue this discussion with you. However, I know you realise Johnson is a better alround player than Arbeloa, although you will not admit it, as you see it as a showing a sign of weakness

[Maxiedge]

Please enlighten us with your wisdom and grammar skills

eh? Grammar? wisdom? Nothing to do with that. It's just too early to start talking about replacements. We still have a 4th place to win.

[Assassin]

eh? Grammar? wisdom? Nothing to do with that. It's just too early to start talking about replacements. We still have a 4th place to win.

Your comments were on Johnson not replacements


I would like to add that 4th place is actually for other teams to lose rather than us to win. That is the reality of the diabolical, embarrasing performance from our players last night

[Craig_H]

READ what I wrote

I expected 4th but have been surprised by City, Villa and Spurs as much as I have been surprised by our own form

I have always felt that one or more of those teams would catch us (if the status quo in terms of finance remaind the same) sooner or later

I'm surprised its happened quickly

I think some of us need to face facts with or without Rafa it is going to be a tall order to continue finishing 4th with our current owners and their restrictions on the transfer budget, and the willingness of Villa, Spurs & City to consistantly outspend us

You thought/think 4th place was a tall order this season. I think it shouldnt have been remotely difficult.

End of.

[Slinky Skills]

My first choice would be Hodgson.


Followed by Wenger, Moyes, O'Neill and then Mourinho.

[cream]

Johnson's quality, lets not even got there. Actually to be honest this threads a bit **** really.

Nail on head.

[Craig_H]

You have issues with our team being too unadventurous and negative (rightly so) However, you are quick to pull the "defensive" card on one of the most offensive performers in the team.

I am really still too pissed off with the performance of the players yesterday to continue this discussion with you. However, I know you realise Johnson is a better alround player than Arbeloa, although you will not admit it, as you see it as a showing a sign of weakness

I dont know how much simpler i can put it.

I want us to be less negative with our overall team mentality.

That doesnt mean i want defenders who cant defend.

Johnson's a better technical footballer than Arbeloa. Much better going forward. Arbeloa's a considerably more solid defender, in purely defensive terms.

[cream]

Johnson has no-where near been as **** as Carra, Agger, Insua and Skrtel have been.

[Lecter]

You thought/think 4th place was a tall order this season. I think it shouldnt have been remotely difficult.

End of.

No I thought we'd make 4th place just not as easily as you did

[Big-Red-Ed]

One of my mates at work swears blind that there are 35 spanish staff at the club who will all need to be paid off if rafa goes. He says he has heard that torres is to be sold to fund this.

Surely there couldn't be that many?

[swishtz]

Thommo

[Bender]

One of my mates at work swears blind that there are 35 spanish staff at the club who will all need to be paid off if rafa goes. He says he has heard that torres is to be sold to fund this.

Surely there couldn't be that many?

dunno about 35 but there are alot of spanish people at the club

[Maxiedge]

Your comments were on Johnson not replacements


I would like to add that 4th place is actually for other teams to lose rather than us to win. That is the reality of the diabolical, embarrasing performance from our players last night

[Mike]

Wenger would never come here, dont know why some people are suggesting him.