Tom13

4 hours ago, sharkyvilla said:

Yeah I think his yellow was the shittiest decision on a very shit night of refereeing.  That and not giving their right back a second yellow for the foul on Digne two minutes after getting booked for waving the imaginary yellow card.

That was a shocker!

I thought he was superb last night, got involved really well and he always livens up our attack.

1 hour ago, WallisFrizz said:

Tbf to the lad, he’s played a ton of football recently. Dougie and McGinn have had their suspensions but since Kamara got injured I think he’s played pretty much every game. 

He must have one hell of a sweet spot as most say he needs to play himself into form, now he's playing too often

I love Youri, I love watching clever players, but there are games when he struggles.

Btw their right winger put in a much worse foul on Digne than Digne did on him for his booking, and that should have been his second yellow as well.

We do make hard work of things don't we

Duran has involved himself really well.

Rogers as much as I rate him is very casual at times, lacks a bit of aggression as well.

Just now, Villan_of_oz said:

Leon instantly looking more interested than anybody else so far...

Yeah he is, fair play

Someone needs to get on the ball and take some responsibility here.

Intentionally blocking off Watkins and nothing?

Changes needed earlier! This has been abysmal.

This ref is a disgrace. Even Buendia calling him out on Insta.

Digne barely touched him

Just now, NorthEastVillan said:

Whatever it is we're trying to do it's not quite working yet. Need some kind of spark here. Duran/bailey maybe? 

100%. One of those two please.

1 minute ago, NorthEastVillan said:

Diaby has moved into a second striker role. Need a big half from him.

Ain't gonna happen. I'd get a sub on.

Rogers time to shine

1 minute ago, Mr_Dogg said:

Scary? Just shows that the people working in football are there for a reason. Those who can, do;

Ok maybe not scary, very annoying then that people who are clueless are making a living off spouting their cluelessness.

Btw there were also a couple of people on a Championship podcast that were baffled by the signing, turning their noses up at it. Scary how many clueless 'voices' there are.

18 hours ago, Keyblade said:

It's funny seeing other fans' reactions to him. It's like he spawned out of nowhere. One prominent Arsenal content creator seemed absolutely bewildered at his existence and called him an NPC lmao.

It's very strange to be the team that other fans are jealous of with our scouting and recruitment. It's been a strange 18 months in general really. Almost feels like it's happening to another club. The turnaround has been insane. Championship, 17th, 11th, 14th....7th then 4th...what?

Haha who was the clown that said that?

14 hours ago, MWARLEY2 said:

If Emery had seen some of these highlights then no wonder he went for him.  Its the balance of team and individual that is so impressive.  He doesnt hang on to the ball that much. Always looking for the pass. 

Like Youri, releases it quickly whenever it's the best option.

6 hours ago, RicRic said:

After a delightful win like that and you choose to make that comment, your probably saying Zaniolo and Lenglet are world class, Bailey has been phenomenal this season and I’ll hold my hand up and say i wanted him sold in the summer but hes proved me wrong, sounds like hes not your cup of tea so he can never please you in which case.

Maybe read the date of my comment and my reply to someone who already quoted this from me. It wasn't after that win.

And I have no idea what Zaniolo and Lenglet have to do with anything, bizarre to bring them up.

The way people run down his physical ability you'd think he's completely useless in that area. But he's more than capable of winning duels and has won plenty for us. Won a load at the Emirates.

If he'd been 'generally awful' he wouldn't have anywhere near as many minutes as he's had.

On 16/04/2024 at 17:39, MotoMkali said:

Can't see it on dean Jones' feed but maybe he said it on his podcast. 

It would make sense though, he's got 2 years left on his deal in the summer and you either sell or extend at this point otherwise you lose the value when you have to sell with 1 year left 

 

Are indeed what?

2 hours ago, jimmygreaves said:

He's been generally awful, without pace, physicality or urgency since he signed. There's been the odd snapshot of a good player now and again when he's played previously. He was poor against both Brentford and Lille.

The performance against Arsenal was, however, fabulous. More of the same please in future matches. 

The talent and application is clearly there which makes the previous performances all the more frustrating.

I'm getting Ray Houghton vibes. Rubbish most of the time but excellent in a game that matters.

Generally awful is a bit harsh IMO.

14 hours ago, R.Bear said:

If you would choose having a season in the CL, over this then I feel deeply sorry for you.

'Feel deeply sorry for you' - how unbelievably patronising 

You do realise that a CL campaign can bring loads of moments that will mean much more to many people than one parade? It's not all about business.