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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 12:54pm On Sep 05, 2022
This game better tweak the way Arteta plays against the top 6. Absolutely. We can't be moving left right right left in front of their box. Any of the 5 managers will set up structure cos they know it's space we need. We better start aiming for result than flair vs them. Especially when we don't have all the legs to execute.


The decision making was too poor. Shot dem no fire. Very annoying sincerely. We didn't even think of firing so we can get rebounds. Arghh.

Odegaard
Nelli
Jesus
Saka

All had chances to sting the palms of De gea but indecisive. These are the chances that separate boys from men, regardless of who is better, or who passes better or who carry possession. The onus lies on Arteta sha. I'm glad someone finally talked about those disaster subs. The players may be good but if it further exposed us to ridicule and conceding goals...taaaah
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 11:27am On Sep 05, 2022
The entire defence all share the blame imo. White lost concentration more than twice to Gab and Saliba far off, to Zinch for that first goal.


And look at the red shirts that caused all of that.... Just 3. 3!!!!


Only conclusion to take is the DM role was no where for us yesternight. Simple. No be top 6 starting shirt we go use develop Lokonga.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 11:23am On Sep 05, 2022
Jodera:
And please I'm not condemning Lokonga saying he had a bad game ystdy. No!!
I'm just saying his defense frailties was exposed ystdy as Ten Haag smartly capitalised on it
I don't know why this is so hard to accept. Lokonga is not a starter option when it comes to games vs Top 6. Elneny is even preferred. Simple.


I can bet you that if it was Tottenham, Kane and Son for don roast us cos na Kane go enter that DM zone and be distributing passes to torment us.



I rewatched the clip. Zinch has some blame. His back was to Antony. The confidence for that suggest he thinks Gab was setting an offside line already. Even if that wasn't the case, he was still very far from Antony. If he was closer, that pass would be contested easily by Zinch. But see the option Zinch went for when Gab was already there. Naaaah.

Tierney will never do that!!


Body language of Rams....he saw the leg movement of Antony and my goodness, his reaction is not the best.


Then that high line that Exposed Saliba, if Elneny was on pitch, Saliba won't really be saddled with much. But i prefer to say it than Absolve blame. The pace towards that wasn't good.


Overall, Ramsdale was shaky. See the nonsense pace that almost led to another goal. cry
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 11:11am On Sep 05, 2022
Arteta should better learn the lessons he should from the game.


The two goals(disallowed and Saka goal) we scored came from us dispossessing them, not us dominating with possession and circling their box.


Infact two of their own goals came from possession around their own box then once Bruno got the ball, he transitioned with beating our useless high line. They saw it working and e begin dey sweet dia body to keep repeating, meaning we became predictable at that moment, not cos that was their Major approach. Infact we kept their forwards quiet for quite a large part until those silly mistakes began to pop up.


Sometimes, we should allow these top 6 teams get possession and then hit on counter. Most of our goals against them in the last two seasons came that way. The last time we scored from fluid build up and possession against more than one team in the big 6, Ozil was still our midfield maestro. That should tell a lot. A lot.


I don't think we prepared for Bruno in the match buildup, or Lokonga just no sabi.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 12:10am On Sep 05, 2022
Jodera:
To be honest, I don't know what you guys think of Saka but I feel he had a nice game. Dealt with Malacia well and was always on the move
He still needs that rest. Factory reset, if at all we want him firing from the cylinders and Vials. Burnout is already looking obvious despite the coming tops vs Malacia
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 10:51pm On Sep 04, 2022
FT: #MUN 3-1 #ARS

THE TRUTHS:
- Odegaard romances the ball too much
- Sancho must get more involved
- Saka needs rest
- White can't play WB/RB
- Rashford - reborn
- Gabriel needs factory reset
- Eriksen is a steal
- Bruno - Mr effective
Martinelli's decision making is poor
- Ronaldo still needed.
- McTominay was tidy

Arsenal brought back to reality

#copied

Looks almost accurate.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 7:34pm On Sep 04, 2022
ETH sha don beat Liverpool and Arsenal

Who is Arteta going to beat among the Top 6?

We played but they got results. Then that first goal should have stood. All that is over now. Tiring to vent about this officiating cos it's annoying.


Mistakes of recovery killed this game. From Zinch and Lokonga. See the long pass for that first goal. My my!
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by daveP(m): 11:23pm On Sep 03, 2022
Deltamani:
See the response from the KENYAN who handle that women’s football page..
there are some factors that should be in place before we can be having hope in this this round leather game. We are in shabbles. It's annoying that it's two legged. How he has this job is proof that one or two have turned national matter to private company things.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 11:19pm On Sep 03, 2022
Jodera:
Which two please?
Odegaard and Ramsdale?
yeah. Good news
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 8:53pm On Sep 03, 2022
Jodera:
I have a gut feeling that Casemiro will start. ESR, Sambi and Xhaka is too lightweight especially defensively.

We need Odegaard and Ramsdale oo
They said those two trained. Nice. Seems its ESR starting o.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by daveP(m): 8:51pm On Sep 03, 2022
labas370:
I wrote here many times that they should sack this coach but one fool here was telling me to shut up and was boldly defending him, now the man don disgrace him. It's only someone that doesn't have anything upstairs will be proud to defend this calamity of a coach.
Absolutely. Any technicalities or paper work anyone wants to use as excuse is baseless and useless right now. This is Disasterclass
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by daveP(m): 8:49pm On Sep 03, 2022
Schemerkhiz:
Let me Laugh and go back to my Sleep....

God knows i was fighting for the right thing, I had to cut my ties with Randy immediately after the WAFCON set back.. I spoke up they tagged me the bad one.. Some where even writing me privately to not talk again.

Because of this Superfalcons team, I had a serious quarrel with Falcons Media Officer, She Blocked me on WhatsApp, removed me from our General WhatsApp group because I was the only one to stand my ground that Randy isn't good enough for the girls...

I will hardly contribute here again until they do the needful..
They too sabi kill person spirit. It's no longer about entertainment and passion. Such a low point in our female football.


The news of Grace Chanda's move seem to be the only joy from African female football today. See South Africa?? grin grin



Anybody wey wan defend this nonsense, come out. We go drag am together.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by daveP(m): 7:29pm On Sep 03, 2022
This Randy Disaster Waldrum is just a mere handler and not a coach, manager, or Tactician.


See if all you see as his addition and reason for keeping this job is the calibre of friendlies and addition of new yankee players,then he should park all of them and getat. Yeah!!!


What's thishuh


He can't even play players in natural position outside a competition modehuh


Hehehehe


Maybe you guys are ready for Onyenezide to play as DM, na den you that support him go know grin
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by daveP(m): 7:20pm On Sep 03, 2022
Nawa o. This isn't team building.


Soon out friendlies with usa go soon pass the total vs the male teams combined.

Can't even lock shop for 30mins. Chai.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 9:47am On Sep 03, 2022
Jodera:
Omo, this your bolded no be here ooo. Na fight the two teams wan go fight? grin grin

If ETH wants to leave it late in the game for them to win by introducing subs, then that's really bold of him. I mean, this is arsenal that tries to score early. Well let's see how it goes.

We don't have much squad depth laidat again, but I hope Eth continues with the winning team that started the last 3 matches
They'll have a slight edge in the middle if no Odegaard. If ESR is available (doubtful), he and lokonga will be the minus cos only Xhaka can effective work against That midfield Man U are bringing (Casemiro, Bruno, whoever).


We use wing
They'll use middle

Make they sha no do introduction for Casemiro the way they did for Nunez o grin
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 8:03pm On Sep 02, 2022
Jodera:
Lol... You see where your mind dey go?? grin grin
I think based on how that Tierney injury discovery went in AON, i suspect the theme has been on caution rather than emergence ever since. No risks taken tinz.


Meaning Holding will play as a sub definitely. Na that Saka now i dey fear. If they plan for our guy and they succeed, half our game will be on life support mode from fans angle.


They got weak spots anyways. Especially conceding.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 7:58pm On Sep 02, 2022
Jodera:
Wetin be this na?? embarassed
Based on how ETH spoke, it seems he wants to win this game late, and from the bench.


I know our best 11 may need start but this is tactical approach and hence we need be proactive, not naive. Will love to see how Saliba fares vs Bruno.


I expect a pk as usual
Probably a red too
Goal-goal
Goal under 30mins.


I believe Yasu will come around though.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 2:18pm On Sep 02, 2022
No White in Training today.


Yasu vs Man u niyen
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 11:03pm On Sep 01, 2022
Edu and Arteta telling us after MD 30 that top 4 was the aim afterall grin grin
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 9:39pm On Sep 01, 2022
Roland17:
Una see why I say every result dey important irrespective if na game 1 or game 33! This season, dropped points will be incredibly consequential in the top 4 race.

As far as I am concerned, there are only 2 available top 4 spots remaining because City and Liverpool are guaranteed 2. Arsenal/ Chelsea/ United/ Spuds will battle for the remaining 2. With Newcastle and Westham as dark horses..
The North London teams are much more assured than the other 2 imo. Besides, don't be too sure on Liverpool. Injuries will be their downfall this season. The trigger will be a defeat at Anfield and spirals off.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 9:36pm On Sep 01, 2022
Jodera:
I tell you, the market is just getting crazier and crazier. So many average players going for huge sums.

I just hope we get this Douglas Luiz sha
Douglas has fallen through o. Sadly. No incoming again it seems.
PoliticsRe: Let's Cut Tinubu Some Slack On Irrelevancies by daveP(m): 8:53pm On Sep 01, 2022
Satire et Sarcasm
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 7:58pm On Sep 01, 2022
Lokonga had nothing specific to do cos we controlled throughout. Under pressure, his actual game will be assessed and the previous ones shows he still has a lot lot to learn. Especially his awareness. That awareness will make his decision making faster cos he will know who and who not to track or tackle.


For now, glad we bosses the game and he wasn't in a moment the team had to rely heavily on him. The Sunday game though.....
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 7:56pm On Sep 01, 2022
Jodera:
Na just full fit squad I need entering into this month and next, then I'll be confident. If my squad is strong inclusive of Partey and Zinchenko, then I'm not sure weda we'll cry in October.

But are you sure we have Chelsea in October. Check well Sir
It's actually November for Chelsea.

This transfer window, in general, is distasteful. Panic buys and average moves for exorbitant fees. Le Prof predicted this. It's getting worse. This rush is much more worse than previous deadline days.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 10:45pm On Aug 31, 2022
October is a busy month

Liverpool
Man City
Chelsea
Tottenham

Therefore, we need rake in good chunk of points this September.

The heat is getting thick. And so are Our cannons.

SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by daveP(m): 7:28pm On Aug 31, 2022
TheSuperNerd:
Next summer, he will get his Elite move. That's for sure.
Better that way
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by daveP(m): 6:53pm On Aug 31, 2022
Abeg wetin Rivers Angel dey do for this continental competition? I just saw Sanaa Missoudy's goal. Who are these heavyweights that can't even run? See Defender(Demehin) playing worse than a primary school kid. See GK looking at her defender with bad eye as the ball sails into the net. Blame after salvage. Tueh!!! angry

What did my eyes just watch? Nawa o.

Modified

All the best to Bayelsa Queens
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by daveP(m): 5:08pm On Aug 31, 2022
TheSuperNerd:
Today, #OsimhenTime again.

15 goals in first half, 15 goals in second half in Napoli Colors.

Which half will he bag in today? 1st, 2nd or both? Time will tell. cool
Make the guy enjoy ucl football and move anywhere else after that. That man u move looks good but desperate.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 5:01pm On Aug 31, 2022
Make Ollie Watkins no use us catch morale o. Thar defeat is still fresh in mind. Any nonsense experiment wey go cause conceeding should not be applied.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by daveP(m): 11:20pm On Aug 28, 2022
BascoVanVeli:
Bayelsa Queens making it 2 wins out of 3 against Usfa of Burkina Faso


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1DxcZTt6co
Nice to see this issue settled.


If Hassaac or Mamelodi catch this team ehn. grin
Defence is wack. The u20 defense is even looking more organized than this Bayelsa queens defence.


Good in attack, unable to match attack. I hope it improves. Top joy is seeing Sebastine here.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 11:13pm On Aug 28, 2022
iamoyindamola:
Tavarez
Omo I am just happy we didnt put option to buy in his deal to Marseille
We have to be very careful now as clubs will be sniffing in for him, he should sign extension ATM

What a gem, Sanchez with a brace btw and tavarez strike condemned Pepe's Nice

Pepe is still useless by the way
Las las, with the crazy fees we seeing upandan, to slap 50m on him no bad. I'm also relishing he switching or being played as a winger. Just some sharpening and technique left to complete it. He has the runs and eyes for a pass already.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by daveP(m): 11:11pm On Aug 28, 2022
iamoyindamola:
That last goal was mad
The guy is a real bully I doubt aby CB can handle him one on one
They can't even chance him or jump him. And if they hook a leg, the other is ready to swing. Finally, we see someone to remind us what epl 25+ goals feels like once again.

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