Official Arsenal FC Thread

BC_ · Post #201 » by **BC_** » Mon May 2, 2011 3:26 pm

The best change to the kit will be when Emirates' sponsorship finally runs out. Any logo is better than the current setup.

ZaQ- wrote:As for the obsidian away kit, I certainly prefer that to the current yellow.

Boo

jerrod · Post #202 » by **jerrod** » Mon May 2, 2011 5:05 pm

manchild wrote:The best change to the kit will be when Emirates' sponsorship finally runs out. Any logo is better than the current setup.

careful

jerrod · Post #203 » by **jerrod** » Mon May 2, 2011 5:18 pm

i like the yellow, but that obsidian/teal combo is pretty cool too

IronChef · Post #204 » by **IronChef** » Mon May 2, 2011 6:26 pm

I liked this old school one:

And this one:

They're good as third shirts. But, I like the usual red w/ white sleeves for home, and yellow for away.

jerrod · Post #205 » by **jerrod** » Mon May 2, 2011 7:26 pm

i don't even remember them wearing the third shirt this year

Post #206 » by **J.Kim** » Tue May 3, 2011 4:24 am

I love just about any combination of the redcurrants that they've had before. They look so unique compared to all the other kits out there and so classy as well.

BC_ · Post #207 » by **BC_** » Tue May 3, 2011 10:01 am

O2 was an awesome sponsor logo, so easy to look at. Better than burger king any way :lol:

This was my favourite away strip by a mile:

jerrod · Post #208 » by **jerrod** » Tue May 3, 2011 4:37 pm

manchild wrote:O2 was an awesome sponsor logo, so easy to look at. Better than burger king any way

This was my favourite away strip by a mile:

i bought one of those off ebay in january 8-)

IronChef · Post #209 » by **IronChef** » Wed May 4, 2011 1:25 am

Can't believe the English FA are allowing Jack Wilshere to be called for the U-21 Euros's this summer. It's ridiculous.

IronChef · Post #210 » by **IronChef** » Wed May 4, 2011 3:58 am

Wenger has suggested Wilshere would not be match fit for England's senior matches early next season were he to travel to Denmark.

Pearce said: "That's a long way ahead, isn't it?

"I spoke with Arsene two years ago at this stage of the season about Theo Walcott.

"We had a conversation in regard to him playing in the summer for the under-21s and then the following year playing for the senior team in South Africa.

"Now, he wasn't picked for the senior team a year down the line.

"That's the incredible thing in football - you don't know what's in the future.

Pearce really is a moron. Has he already forgot that Walcott came back injured from the U-21's that year, and missed most of the year through injury? Maybe that had a bit to do with him missing out on the World cup? Well, that and Capello being a (Please Use More Appropriate Word).

Same thing is gonna happen with Wilshere here, he's gonna need a break soon. If he goes to the Euros when the season is over, then Englands senior matches before going straight back into the Arsenal season, then next year is the senior Euro tournament, he's not getting a proper summer rest for years. Especially since he'll still be eligible for the U-21 world cup the year after that, and Pearce will probably pick him for that too, because he has yet to figure out that he's the only man in the world who gives a crap about U-21's.

Post #211 » by **5DOM** » Wed May 4, 2011 4:01 am

Speaking of the U21 team, it still surprises me that Milner's no longer involved.

BC_ · Post #212 » by **BC_** » Wed May 4, 2011 10:45 am

Jens Lehmann has the qualities to be a top-class goalkeeping coach, according to Wojciech Szczesny.
It’s very interesting actually - after every game he talks to me in great detail. He also takes me to one side at training, or when we’re doing some stretching, and gives me a lot of advice about little aspects of my game.

It’s not about big things, because I haven’t made many massive mistakes, but he spots little details and uses his experience to help me. That’s really useful and I’m very grateful for it.

It’s been enjoyable, and I’m looking forward to working with him more because I do learn a lot from him. He definitely has the qualities to be a very good coach – he has an ability to give out information in a very clear way, so that you can understand all his advice.

<3

BC_ · Post #213 » by **BC_** » Wed May 4, 2011 4:58 pm

Didn't realise, Nasri's dip in form coincided exactly with his shift from RWF to LWF.
Walcott-RVP-Nasri?
Nasri-RVP-Walcott?
RVP-Walcott-Nasri?
Any other formation?

BC_ · Post #214 » by **BC_** » Thu May 5, 2011 4:19 am

OT: Is the Raptors board really that high on Biyombo? The Bucks board wouldn't go anywhere him.

BC_ · Post #215 » by **BC_** » Wed May 11, 2011 3:31 pm

I'm going out on a limb and saying we should sell Van Persie. Value will be high and Walcott is ready to move centrally.

Hazard-Walcott-Nasri

Post #216 » by **J.Kim** » Wed May 11, 2011 3:34 pm

That front-line is hugely lacking in size and height.

IronChef · Post #217 » by **IronChef** » Wed May 11, 2011 3:47 pm

No way we sell Van Persie. He's quite possibly our best player, he loves the club, and we'd never get full value because of the injury history. I'm fine with trying Walcott centrally, but do it because we sold Bendtner and not Van Persie.

Post #218 » by **Slava** » Wed May 11, 2011 3:52 pm

I don't see how Walcott is ready to move in to RVP's shoes. For a start, Van Persie is twice the player Walcott is and Theo's finishing blows hot and cold depending on the time of the year, not to mention he's never performed well in a big game.

BC_ · Post #219 » by **BC_** » Wed May 11, 2011 4:01 pm

J.Kim wrote:That front-line is hugely lacking in size and height.

Works for Barca.

The freedom and fast tempo we've seen with Jack-Aaron-RVP recently could occur equally well with Jack-Cesc and no hold-up CF. With both Cesc and RVP in there maybe there's too much playmaking and not enough freedom.

IronChef · Post #220 » by **IronChef** » Wed May 11, 2011 4:02 pm

Theo performed pretty well against Barca last year, and the 3-1 win over Chelsea this year. But, yeah too inconsistent to lead the line for Arsenal. But, he could fit well up there in certain matches or paired with Van Persie if we ever go back to the 4-4-2 we used to play before Cesc.