tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post4913866342947796104..comments2023-10-25T08:28:57.428-04:00Comments on Unprofessional Foul: A Snowy End to the Silly SeasonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-51795434410105965292009-02-03T13:17:00.000-05:002009-02-03T13:17:00.000-05:00@jjf3: I like the Arshavin move for the exact reas...@jjf3: I like the Arshavin move for the exact reasons you read/listed. There's creativity in the short Russian, and he'll provide more opportunities playing on the wing than we're currently getting with Eboue or Denilson. I feel as if Wenger will be employing a 4-2-4/4-2-2-2 that looks something like this:<BR/><BR/>Sagna Toure Gallas Clichy<BR/>Cesc Denilson/Song<BR/>Nasri Arshavin<BR/>RVP Ade<BR/><BR/>With Walcott and Rosicky both being able to play the winger/attacking mid role(s).EbullientFatalisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502420022767098791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-53090050398563581222009-02-03T11:17:00.000-05:002009-02-03T11:17:00.000-05:00I agree. Because I believe everything I read on Wi...I agree. Because I believe everything I read on Wikipedia. Which is why I am also excited about David Villa suiting up for Liverpool this weekend.Precious Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254500384702034482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-54050616343962263122009-02-03T10:44:00.000-05:002009-02-03T10:44:00.000-05:00@Goat@Precious Royyes, yes - but how do you 2 feel...@Goat<BR/>@Precious Roy<BR/><BR/>yes, yes - but how do you 2 feel about Metallica?The NY Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07051102990736064962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-82006303731393805682009-02-03T10:38:00.000-05:002009-02-03T10:38:00.000-05:00Goat, one of the good things about Arshavin is his...Goat, one of the good things about Arshavin is his versatility. He can play as a striker or as an attacking mid in the center—where he'll likely play with Cesc out—or on the wing. So even if RvP goes down, that still leaves Adebayor, Arshavin, Bendtner, (soon) Eduardo, and Vela. That's not going to win the Prem, but will keep Arsenal in the hunt for 4th.Precious Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254500384702034482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-79687553330418710372009-02-03T10:32:00.000-05:002009-02-03T10:32:00.000-05:00I don't think it matters if Arsenal has 99% of the...I don't think it matters if Arsenal has 99% of the possession. They're always capable of conceding during that 1% when they don't have the ball. I haven't watched a single game this year when I don't get nervous any time the opposing team is attacking (especially on set pieces). While I think Arshavin will at least provide some much needed offensive creativity, he's certainly not the answer to their problems. Also, I'd give pretty much anything to have Flamini back. <BR/>"and can manage to get through next year without the usual flurry of key injuries"<BR/>I know I'm going to regret writing this almost immediately, but it's a minor miracle that a certain fragile Dutchman hasn't missed much time this year. Surely that can't last.Goathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380632310675126766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-64192255574911678072009-02-03T08:56:00.000-05:002009-02-03T08:56:00.000-05:00I am definitely not excited to have Arshavin come ...I am definitely <I>not</I> excited to have Arshavin come to the Emirates. I don't think he is the solution to our problems, regardless of how much offensive pressure he generates (which I think will be shockingly little once he realizes he is overwhelmed by the EPL style of play).<BR/><BR/>Also, Metallica kicks ass. I defy you to listen to "Sanitarium", "Ride the Lightning" or "One" and tell me otherwise.The NY Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07051102990736064962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-15342861647688548012009-02-03T00:31:00.000-05:002009-02-03T00:31:00.000-05:00Yes Georger, that is factual, Metalica does suck, ...Yes Georger, that is factual, Metalica does suck, and it should be kept up for historical reasons.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13037191760409322763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-33650566112691754942009-02-03T00:29:00.000-05:002009-02-03T00:29:00.000-05:00I have to agree with you Mike, Metallica does suck...I have to agree with you Mike, Metallica does suck.Spectatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03538465229235984534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-48024732160973242852009-02-02T23:56:00.000-05:002009-02-02T23:56:00.000-05:00Oh and fwiw, before anyone asks, no I'm not the on...Oh and fwiw, before anyone asks, no I'm not the one who changed his wikiepedia page. I got some angry emails after constantly editing the Metallica entry to 'Metallica sucks', so I don't bother anymore. <BR/><BR/>Would not be shocked in the least to see him come in this summer though.BackBergtthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01916269531937171514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-15695220850499919892009-02-02T23:54:00.000-05:002009-02-02T23:54:00.000-05:00While I don't think it matters much this season, I...While I don't think it matters much this season, I think it's a good move setting up for next year. Assuming Ade is gone for a princely sum, they can bring in one or two spinal players.BackBergtthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01916269531937171514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-13481528073181388622009-02-02T22:36:00.000-05:002009-02-02T22:36:00.000-05:00It really is sad that Flamini was allowed to leave...It really is sad that Flamini was allowed to leave in the summer -- he hasn't done anything for Milan and left a gaping hole in the midfield.<BR/><BR/>My best case for Arsenal is that they get through this season, manage to eek out fourth place (as much due to Villa collapsing as anything Arsenal does right), don't lose any more major pieces in the summer (would be okay if they cashed in on Ade though), add a world class central defender, and can manage to get through next year without the usual flurry of key injuries. I know this is way too much to ask, of course.<BR/><BR/>I gotta assume that Wenger wouldn't bring in Arshavin if he didn't think he really would contribute and fit into the team. He complements Fabregas in that he relies more on speed and agility rather than inch-perfect passing the way Cesc does. Does nothing to solve the defensive problems, but yeah, hopefully takes pressure off the defense by keeping the ball in the opposing half.Spectatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03538465229235984534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-75437978285824152312009-02-02T22:11:00.000-05:002009-02-02T22:11:00.000-05:00Well, he can play in the center or out on the wing...Well, he can play in the center or out on the wing. So I see him playing the former until Cesc gets back, then moving out to the right hand side with Nasri on the left. <BR/><BR/>But yeah, I was thinking about something similar. Arsenal had about 75% of the possession against West Ham as it was. Your defense can be sub-par and you can still get results by netting 2-3 if the other team doesn't have the ball to score.<BR/><BR/>This breaks down though when Arsenal get a 2 goal lead and Wenger packs it in to protect the lead. Look at what Tottenham did at the Emirates. Still need a defensive mid almost more than a central defender.Precious Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254500384702034482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-46827491372155908292009-02-02T22:04:00.000-05:002009-02-02T22:04:00.000-05:00I have a question for the Gooners among us, based ...I have a question for the Gooners among us, based on a post from a few days ago over at EPL talk that I've been thinking about:<BR/><BR/>Does Arshvin duplicate enough of what Cesc did to take the pressure off the defense, thus improving both the offense and the back line at the same time? I can see the argument - if Arsenal maintains possession 70+% of the time, AND can be incisive and score, is the back line strong enough to be secure when the opponent can only attack 30% of the time?<BR/><BR/>Essentially, its a tacit admission that the defense isn't rock solid, but if the opponent doesn't have the ball, and is down a goal somewhat quickly, are they still strong enough to secure the win regardless?<BR/><BR/>I'm just curious if anyone else finds the argument intriguing or not...(I personally don't think he duplicates Cesc well enough, but I could see an improvement from Arsenal based on his skills improving their attack).jjf3https://www.blogger.com/profile/04463971119340446760noreply@blogger.com