***Official weekend games thread***

[zuricity]

Was there a nasty two footed challenge by an Arse player tonight? Sorry i missed a lot of the game ...

[CityGer]

To be fair to him, he's probably been needing some time to settle into the Premier League and, at the same time, Chelsea's performances haven't been burning any ice, which can't have helped him adjust, but he's a real footballer as his volley against the Scum would attest.

Ideally and in a perfect world, I'd like to see Tevez exchanged for Neven Subotic but I don't suppose this is even vaguely entering into Bobby Manc's thoughts so I was just pondering about Mata as a way of taking more of the weight off David Silva in midfield, plus chipping in with a few goals as well. However, perhaps Cavani will be the main target instead.

All in all, this summer's transfer activity involving City, could be intriguing - just hope it's not disappointing.

He's a talent, for sure. I just can't see Bobby being in for him or a player of his ilk this summer. In Dave and Samir we're well covered.

Subotic and Cavani would do just fine, though.

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Was there a nasty two footed challenge by an Arse player tonight? Sorry i missed a lot of the game ...

Looked a clear straight red to me but the best ref in the world decided it wasnt even worth a booking.And the guy had already been booked.

No doubt the TV/media won't bother making anything of it either.

[Ted Hughes]

Was there a nasty two footed challenge by an Arse player tonight? Sorry i missed a lot of the game ...

Looked a clear straight red to me but the best ref in the world decided it wasnt even worth a booking.And the guy had already been booked.

No doubt the TV/media won't bother making anything of it either.

Correct on both counts.

[zuricity]

Was there a nasty two footed challenge by an Arse player tonight? Sorry i missed a lot of the game ...

Looked a clear straight red to me but the best ref in the world decided it wasnt even worth a booking.And the guy had already been booked.

No doubt the TV/media won't bother making anything of it either.

Thanks Doug, let me see , six bookings , three either team. I guess it was Vermaelen ?

[Bridge'srightfoot]

I just don't understand Arsenal. They sell Fabregas and replace him with Arteta, what did they expect? Now Arteta is not terrible but with the money from Fabregas they should of looked to buy a real world class player.

[Ted Hughes]

I just don't understand Arsenal. They sell Fabregas and replace him with Arteta, what did they expect? Now Arteta is not terrible but with the money from Fabregas they should of looked to buy a real world class player.

I don't think they planned on buying anybody. It was panic buying as they realised how bad their squad was & that the fans weren't going to wear it.

Imo Wenger created the best attacking unit in the history of the Premier League but then he got an idea of his own abilities which was way above his actual capabilities. He's gone right through the floor in my estimation over the last few years. He thought he could sign a load of kids & turn them into superstars but imo, he hasn't actually turned anybody into anything other than fuck up a few.

The players he gets credit for creating, are world class talents who would have been great under any half decent manager. The ones who needed a bit of guidence, have got worse, not better, under Wenger. If Bob had signed Walcott at 18, he would be twice the player he is now.

[Beefymcfc]

I just don't understand Arsenal. They sell Fabregas and replace him with Arteta, what did they expect? Now Arteta is not terrible but with the money from Fabregas they should of looked to buy a real world class player.

I don't think they planned on buying anybody. It was panic buying as they realised how bad their squad was & that the fans weren't going to wear it.

Imo Wenger created the best attacking unit in the history of the Premier League but then he got an idea of his own abilities which was way above his actual capabilities. He's gone right through the floor in my estimation over the last few years. He thought he could sign a load of kids & turn them into superstars but imo, he hasn't actually turned anybody into anything other than fuck up a few.

The players he gets credit for creating, are world class talents who would have been great under any half decent manager. The ones who needed a bit of guidence, have got worse, not better, under Wenger. If Bob had signed Walcott at 18, he would be twice the player he is now.

In the transfer market I've always seen Wenger as an opportunist manager rather than a great manager. Fabregas had all the skills after being indoctirated into the Barca philosophy, even at 16 years old. Nasri was already an upcoming star who he paid big bucks for and even the likes of Henry and Adebayor were at strange points in their career, Henry having problems at Juve and Monaco just being knocked out of the CL for Ade.

Also, I feel his style of play was dictated by the players he has/had at the time but one thing for sure is that however he decided to play he could never get the defensive side right which always let the flowing play down.

For me, he, and Arsenal are a bit of a fraud, playing on their beautiful football to gain as much money as possible whilst actually not giving them anything in return. For the past 6 seasons they've won diddly squat after threatening to at least take one trophy and left the fans, who pay extortionate prices, to live off the myth that good footall and a CL place is enough to get by whilst the suits cream them for all they have got. Those fans aren't naive for paying, they're just like the rest of us who want to see the game and hope their team somehow challenges for honours. Arsenal could have done this with but decided that the bank balance was more important, for them rather than the club.

[Douglas Higginbottom]

How can Pulis dispute that sending off? Bet he does say it shouldnt have been a penalty!

[Ted Hughes]

How can Pulis dispute that sending off? Bet he does say it shouldnt have been a penalty!

He was going straight towards the player's leg with full force & studs up when there was absolutely no need to do so. The other player had two choices; get out of the way or get your leg broken.

[Dawnherts]

Come on St.Evenage! That's how the posh people call it any how :-)

[13021J]

Saha goal ruled out!

[13021J]

Do we want spurs to win this? I can't figure it out...

[Sideshow Bob]

Do we want spurs to win this? I can't figure it out...

hope the fucks advance only to rack up lots of injuries and suspensions before they evenutally crash out.

[Beefymcfc]

Great result for Stevenage against the best team in the league. 'Arry had his tactics nailed on.

[DoomMerchant]

Great result for Stevenage against the best team in the league. 'Arry had his tactics nailed on.

perfect result for us...sad for Stevenage....Spurs were there to be had, and they won't win at the fortress that is WHL (cough, cough...cough)

Related, i hate that Spurs are lining themselves up to become "America's team"...if this US takeover happens and people here start supporting them like mad i think i'll lose my fucking mind.

[zuricity]

great reply by brighton, playing the better football. scouse player should have been csrded for the tackle leading to the equaliser.

[DoomMerchant]

i just really hate Liverpool.

i needed to share that. This current roster/manager/racist fiasco crew is so easily hateable.

[Beefymcfc]

Great result for Stevenage against the best team in the league. 'Arry had his tactics nailed on.

perfect result for us...sad for Stevenage....Spurs were there to be had, and they won't win at the fortress that is WHL (cough, cough...cough)

Related, i hate that Spurs are lining themselves up to become "America's team"...if this US takeover happens and people here start supporting them like mad i think i'll lose my fucking mind.

The takeover was just rumour mate and was refuted by AEG, or is it someone else?

Either or, have the Rags and Dippers conquered the US with their owners in place, I don't think they have.

[DoomMerchant]

Great result for Stevenage against the best team in the league. 'Arry had his tactics nailed on.

perfect result for us...sad for Stevenage....Spurs were there to be had, and they won't win at the fortress that is WHL (cough, cough...cough)

Related, i hate that Spurs are lining themselves up to become "America's team"...if this US takeover happens and people here start supporting them like mad i think i'll lose my fucking mind.

The takeover was just rumour mate and was refuted by AEG, or is it someone else?

Either or, have the Rags and Dippers conquered the US with their owners in place, I don't think they have.

the Rags and Scouse are easily the most popular teams in the US, esp with white dickheads. FL has quite a few Arsenal fans as does CA...FL mostly due to Island support...CA because they probably think they just sound much cooler and play more attractive football, etc Arsenal are huge with anyone in the US of Carribean heritage. It's like almost 100% nailed on that you will support Arsenal. Clearly tho most fans in the US are Rag supporters, and it has nothing to do with the Glazers.

It was the AEG rumour and i'm not sure it's 100% dead tbh.

Scouse have a great chance in the Northeast to cement themselves...the racism shit REALLY hurts them in the near term tho. Which is why the owners basically lost it with Dogleash and the bucktoothed wonder.

cheers