the 370Z.com OFFICIAL football (soccer) thread

[Red370]

I was reading a quote from some spuds player i've never heard of on goal.com that concedes Sagna has the same pace as Bale, so Bale wont be able to use his pace to get round him, and in a way, I agree, I think the Bakery will keep the wing completely blocked off, however, the early cross is always a threat from Bale, the Frenchies are going to have to hold that back line solid. I think Theo is going to be an absolute terror down the right wing and I think hes going to be knocking some dangerous balls into the box, which is why I think we'll win on the day. Fab is going to have to put on a masterclass in midfield to assure the 3 points but it always seems his game is much better against better quality opponents.

[cow]

I found a TV. I wish I hadn't.

******* ****.

[phelan]

****.

CHELSEA dropped points too...god dammit, there goes my weekend.

ManU 2nd only by inferior GD now. ughhhhh

what the hell is up with our home form? why did we just totally GIVE UP 2-0 up???????

Just saw the highlights. Someone was a little pissed

[batman_4]

Fabregas' little hand move was lame, glad Spurs took it

[cow]

How 'bout them Gunners?!

[phelan]

i heard from someone that after the spurs game, someone threw their jersey into the stairwell. by the time everybody left, it was still there. not a good day for the gunners.

then...portugal...braga...

WHY PLAY CESC?!?!?!??????? WHY?????????????????????????????

[Red370]

i've been reading up, alot of English Gunners are calling for AW's head, and with the way this season is going, im not 100% against them... i'm quickly losing faith fellas, i'll always be a gunner, but I think we might have to make some drastic changes.

[phelan]

My question is, who do you replace Wenger with?

I'm far from the "In Arsene We Trust" crowd, but I'm also against those who are quickly calling for his head. Honestly, I'll take Wenger's philosophies over '1-nil to the arsenal', Mourinho-esque defenses any day.

I love this team, and even though we don't really deserve it right now, we're two points from top at the league, and a win away in the CL. Opportunities abound, it's up to the team to take it.

With that said, I hope we really do sign someone like Philippe Mexes to shore up the defensive line. With TV5 abducted by aliens still injured, we need some cooler heads back there. Squillaci is a vocal leader but doesn't have the step or strength to compete for a full 90. Koscielny shouldn't need to be utilize his good tackling skills if he's a centre-back, time and again he's been caught out of position.

and I really, REALLY don't want to get started about Denilson.

[cow]

Nasri was on beast mode today.

I can't help but feel that was the least comprehensive 4-2 win I've ever seen, though.

Berba hit five. I hope he's got it put his system for when we go there.

[phelan]

it was scary to watch. 2-0 up at halftime but we continue to be wasteful in the final third of the pitch. nasri was an absolute beast but he really should've put the goal in right after arshavin's goal. 3-0 at halftime, with 4-0 not unreasonable.

MOTM? arshavin / chamakh / nasri? toss-up for me, i actually go with arshavin though, who finally put in a good match's worth of energy.

the defense is atrocious as always. can't wait for TV5 to come back.

[cow]

Someone on TGH made the point that Koscielny might make a good DM because of his tackling skills & lack of CB build. It was an interesting thought.

[Red370]

Originally Posted by cow

Someone on TGH made the point that Koscielny might make a good DM because of his tackling skills & lack of CB build. It was an interesting thought.

but does he have the ball control and distribution ability needed in such a vital position? Havent seen much of that while hes been on defense, so it would be hard to judge. And while a defensive mid's primary job is of course, to distribute the ball ahead and play solid defense, they also need to have some sort of goal scoring ability, should the opportunity arise, and from what i've seen of Kos, hes missed a handful of sitters, not the kind of guy i'd want going forward.

As for the match, as yall have said, Nasri was once again a force to be reckoned with, hes our best player this year and has been since the season began. Its almost as if we play better when Fabregas is out, and while Cesc is a very valuable player for us, I dont think he would be sorely missed, should Inter or Barca snap him up. Jacky and Nasri are combining extremely well, and Songs game has improved dramatically from last year. Watching Cesc lately is reminding me alot of Thierry Henry in his final days for us, lackluster displays, stupid mistakes (yall dont need me to remind you of last week), it just doesnt seem like hes playing with his whole heart anymore. Now could this be due to a niggling injury? sure it can, and im hoping thats the reason, but I hope hes not doing it to secure an easier exit.

That being said, whats gotten into our boy Jacky? Its beyond me to understand how such a young footballer can be so calm and collected on the ball, make such intelligent passes, and runs that stretch defenses all over the place. The kid plays beyond his years, just imagine the guy at 25. I wouldnt doubt that he'll be one of Englands best to ever play the game eventually.

And I dunno what it is, but warming the pine must have jumpstarted the little Russian boys game, he came out blazing yesterday, he was all over the place and his work rate increased ten fold. Guess he wants his old place on the starting lineup back.

[batman_4]

this is great.....about to turn on the tv for the Clasico and Time Warner is telling me GOL TV is not available at the time

[phelan]

i hope real madrid beats the sh*t out of barca on their own turf. that'd be great.

god DAMN i wish i could be there. the atmosphere must be unreal.

edit: 4-0 to barca? 66% of the possession? wow madrid, way to suck it BIG TIME on the greatest stage.