Official Arsenal FC Thread

ZaQ- · Post #181 » by **ZaQ-** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 3:11 am

SlavaMedvedenko wrote:Arsenal's depth sucks because of relying on guys like Eboue, Denilson, Squillaci and co.

EXACTLY. It's well and good when we have a healthy starting XI but these guys that Wenger inexplicably shows loyalty to destroy our chances when they have to play often. Rocisky, perhaps, being the prime example.

BC_ · Post #182 » by **BC_** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 4:01 am

Agree re: injuries; my post was in response to Arsenal fans elsewhere calling for major changes to the starting lineup. You look at the dropped points and you strengthen your backups, not get four new starters in.

IronChef · Post #183 » by **IronChef** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:10 am

ZaQ- wrote:
SlavaMedvedenko wrote:Arsenal's depth sucks because of relying on guys like Eboue, Denilson, Squillaci and co.

EXACTLY. It's well and good when we have a healthy starting XI but these guys that Wenger inexplicably shows loyalty to destroy our chances when they have to play often. Rocisky, perhaps, being the prime example.

Rosicky has never been as poor as he was this year. Usually injuries have hampered him, but his play seriously dropped off this year, ironically the one year he's been healthy in the past 5.

Eboue is the worst example for me. Guy does have some talent, and can have the odd good game, against weak opposition, who won't attack, at the Emirates. But, he makes terrible mistakes, often, and is probably the worst defending right back I've ever seen.

I get that not every player you buy is gonna work out, plenty won't. But, it's been 5 years since we signed Eboue, how is he still with the club? We should have cut our losses 3 years ago after he was booed off the pitch when he came on as a late sub, and was then subbed off after 10 minutes, when he gave the ball away 3 times and tackled Kolo Toure (still an Arsenal player then).

BC_ · Post #184 » by **BC_** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 7:25 am

Credit to Wenger, he stopped playing Rosicky when it became obvious he wasn't playing well enough.

BC_ · Post #185 » by **BC_** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:30 am

More evidence that we've signed Carl Jenkinson. Wouldn't be surprised if Wenger stuck with Eboue for one more season and then replaced him with Jenkinson after a year in the Championship.

IronChef · Post #186 » by **IronChef** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 4:25 am

Vermaelan looked very strong, playing the full 90 for the Reserves. Good news!

BC_ · Post #187 » by **BC_** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 7:28 am

jerrod · Post #188 » by **jerrod** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:24 pm

just in time to have a few months off

bummer

BC_ · Post #189 » by **BC_** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 4:19 pm

Benik Afobe scores two for Huddersfield Town in their 3-2 win over top-of-the-table Brighton. Town fans want him back if (when) they move into the Championship next season

IronChef · Post #190 » by **IronChef** » Sun May 1, 2011 8:29 pm

His fourth straight man of the match award, not bad for a 17 yr old.

Looks a better prospect than JET, imo.

Post #191 » by **J.Kim** » Sun May 1, 2011 11:03 pm

New Home kit pictures officially revealed:
http://arseblog.com/2011/05/arsenals-ne ... -pictures/

I'm kind of digging the oversized badge.

jerrod · Post #192 » by **jerrod** » Sun May 1, 2011 11:11 pm

the oversized badge is the one aspect i don't like. definitely feelin' the red collar and red stripe on the sleeve.

Post #193 » by **J.Kim** » Sun May 1, 2011 11:14 pm

Also... Found this while googling: http://www.thedugout.tv/community/showt ... hp?t=65491

Some of those are pretty damn cool.

Post #194 » by **5DOM** » Sun May 1, 2011 11:21 pm

The badge is a little too big but it sure looks nice.

IronChef · Post #195 » by **IronChef** » Mon May 2, 2011 12:22 am

^^ Yeah, same way I feel. Overall, I like it, but I think it would be better if the badge was a little smaller.

Post #196 » by **Slava** » Mon May 2, 2011 12:23 am

I used to love those maroon Arsenal jerseys. This one still looks great though, minimum fuss and classic look.

jerrod · Post #197 » by **jerrod** » Mon May 2, 2011 2:33 am

maybe the following year's shirt will be just like this but back to the standard size logo

Post #198 » by **J.Kim** » Mon May 2, 2011 5:38 am

Judging by the other polo that's on pre-sale on Arsenal.com, it looks like the Obsidian/Teal Monaco style kit will likely be the away kit... or, at the very least, the color scheme will be in use for the away kit.

BC_ · Post #199 » by **BC_** » Mon May 2, 2011 8:11 am

Pre-ordered one, Wilshere longsleeve. Like the big logo, not sold on the red stripe yet.

ZaQ- · Post #200 » by **ZaQ-** » Mon May 2, 2011 2:23 pm

Personally I like the large crest.

As for the obsidian away kit, I certainly prefer that to the current yellow.