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Roland17:
Baba,
Chambers did not put a foot wrong against Newcastle and after watching 4 games of those 2 senior clowns, Emery has to be pragmatic and ring up some changes at the back. Listen, teams are in the EPL for a reason and that is why when folks undermine other teams by calling them smaller teams I laugh because it exposes their lack of knowledge of what it means to be in a competition. This is why I take the season game by game, instead of looking forward to playing the "bigger teams'" as if you get 6 points for winning the bigger teams.

Every team in the EPL has earned its right to be there and have a lot to prove to themselves, their fans and owners consequently, no one is going to lay down for you to walk over. These guys are professionals, they train just as hard, if not harder, so if Chambers plays well against Newcastle, it should never be about the opponent being a smaller team but about Chambers's performance on that day. A good coach will build from that foundation especially if you consider the kid had a terrific season last year.

I am not saying Chambers is the 2nd coming of F. Baresi but he can not be worse than those 2 senior clowns, can he? There is so much anticipation for the return of R. Holding and this is not because Holding's return will solve all our defensive problems but it gives us another option to look at, something different with hopes it works out. I have maintained my stance about Niles, the kid's biggest problem is his lack of concentration. It almost feels like he is reminiscing an event that occurred in his life while he is playing. But make I ask, what do we expect Niles to learn from our defenders? He has not had any worthy senior player to learn from since he made the first 11. He played alongside Mustafi, Kos, Sok and now Luiz. Abeg wetin those guys wan teach Niles if not to become a worse clown in the making?

This is not bundesleaguedown, Ligue1 or Scottish league.

Roland17:
Baba,
Chambers did not put a foot wrong against Newcastle and after watching 4 games of those 2 senior clowns, Emery has to be pragmatic and ring up some changes at the back. Listen, teams are in the EPL for a reason and that is why when folks undermine other teams by calling them smaller teams I laugh because it exposes their lack of knowledge of what it means to be in a competition. This is why I take the season game by game, instead of looking forward to playing the "bigger teams'" as if you get 6 points for winning the bigger teams.

Every team in the EPL has earned its right to be there and have a lot to prove to themselves, their fans and owners consequently, no one is going to lay down for you to walk over. These guys are professionals, they train just as hard, if not harder, so if Chambers plays well against Newcastle, it should never be about the opponent being a smaller team but about Chambers's performance on that day. A good coach will build from that foundation especially if you consider the kid had a terrific season last year.

I am not saying Chambers is the 2nd coming of F. Baresi but he can not be worse than those 2 senior clowns, can he? There is so much anticipation for the return of R. Holding and this is not because Holding's return will solve all our defensive problems but it gives us another option to look at, something different with hopes it works out. I have maintained my stance about Niles, the kid's biggest problem is his lack of concentration. It almost feels like he is reminiscing an event that occurred in his life while he is playing. But make I ask, what do we expect Niles to learn from our defenders? He has not had any worthy senior player to learn from since he made the first 11. He played alongside Mustafi, Kos, Sok and now Luiz. Abeg wetin those guys wan teach Niles if not to become a worse clown in the making?

I like that you're being cautious. We shouldn't expect too much from these young boys so that they won't cave in under pressure.

Chambers had a decent game Vs Newcastle, it should only be natural to have allowed him continue so as to develop his confidence and match reading abilities. He is calm enough to make quality decisions, I also know he understands he is no Franco Baresi so he would just keep things simple knowing that any mistakes and he is off to the guillotine.

Rob is our major hope of a decent defender. Before his injuries, he showed signs of a strong budding centre back of the Tony Adams mould. I wouldn't want us to expect much from him also. But here lies our hopes for this season.

Spy360:
Definitely Socratis is the worse, but we all knew this. We thought Luiz was going to bring some leadership and stability. But he is also erratic.

Let's try Chambers. I think Rob Holding should be ready too. Possibly eased in gradually until he stakes his rightful place in that dead defence.

I see a back four of Tierney, Holding, Chambers and Bellerin before season winds up.

.... Oh yes. Definitely. Not sure about Chambers and Holding pairing but certain of those full backs. I have run out of patience with Kola and his brother in crime. I really don't who is worse between Santos and Niles.

solomonbrown64:
.... Oh yes. Definitely. Not sure about Chambers and Holding pairing but certain of those full backs. I have run out of patience with Kola and his brother in crime. I really don't who is worse between Santos and Niles.

Both Kola and Niles are suited to a back three where as wingbacks they have less defensive and more offensive duties.

But Emery won't see this.

Spy360:
Both Kola and Niles are suited to a back three where as wingbacks they have less defensive and more offensive duties.

But Emery won't see this.

... Fans are complaining about our boring play so they will likely go full throttle if Emery goes for the back three now. Besides it doesn't matter where Niles is placed, if he keeps forgetting himself on the field of play, he is a liability.

... Kieran should be available after the United match and should be ready to start after the international break. Bellerin is really rusty so I don't expect to see him until the end of October at least. I feel with our full backs back and a stabilized defence, the Midfield will be better as they won't be trying to protect the wings because of our current full backs and Emery will be free to go full attacking mode. The horrible defense has been holding him back hence his cautious approach. At least, that's what I want to believe.

solomonbrown64:
... Fans are complaining about our boring play so they will likely go full throttle if Emery goes for the back three now. Besides it doesn't matter where Niles is placed, if he keeps forgetting himself on the field of play, he is a liability.

... Kieran should be available after the United match and should be ready to start after the international break. Bellerin is really rusty so I don't expect to see him until the end of October at least. I feel with our full backs back and a stabilized defence, the Midfield will be better as they won't be trying to protect the wings because of our current full backs and Emery will be free to go full attacking mode. The horrible defense has been holding him back hence his cautious approach. At least, that's what I want to believe.

Playing three at the back suits this current crop. At least we get cover at the back and more bodies in midfield. It's the attack that will suffer, but then Laca is injured and we should give less work to Auba.

……..…. Auba …….. Pepe …....….
…….…....…. Ceballos …………......
Kola ... Guen ... Torriera . Niles
... Luiz ... Chambers ... Papa ..
................ Leno ..................

Congratulations Gayners!

Oasis007:



Congratulations Gayners!

Piers Morgan gave him the shirt silly.

Spy360:


Piers Morgan gave him the shirt silly.

Eeyah.... I don't know it was Piers Morgan that signs him for Arsenal.

Thanks for the Update.

.... No Papa and Ozil.

... I see Chambers and Luiz in defense and Guen and Torreira in Midfield..... Although I won't be surprised if Holding starts.

Na God I take beg Emery, make we see one or two of Saka, Martinelli, and Chambers start tomorrow.

It's Frankfurt, the toughest match of the group stage. So we expect Emery to field a relatively strong starting line up. But also since it's the first game, some fresh legs will be tested. I suspect it's going to be a 4-3-3.

Nelson ......... Pepe .............. Saka
......Willock .. Rowe .. Torriera ....
Kola . Chambers . Holding . Niles
................... Martinez ...................

Spy360:
It's Frankfurt, the toughest match of the group stage. So we expect Emery to field a relatively strong starting line up. But also since it's the first game, some fresh legs will be tested. I suspect it's going to be a 4-3-3.

Nelson ......... Pepe .............. Saka
......Willock .. Rowe .. Torriera ....
Kola . Chambers . Holding . Niles
................... Martinez ...................

... You do realize that in all their UEL games last season, no team defeated Frankfurt in their home. If Emery puts out this line up then I will reconsider if he actually wants his job anymore. We will be beaten without Mercy with that line up. First competitive match for Holding and Smith and even Saka for the season and you want them to start in an away match? Lol... Spy, are you sure you like the coach at all?

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Spy360:
It's Frankfurt, the toughest match of the group stage. So we expect Emery to field a relatively strong starting line up. But also since it's the first game, some fresh legs will be tested. I suspect it's going to be a 4-3-3.

Nelson ......... Pepe .............. Saka
......Willock .. Rowe .. Torriera ....
Kola . Chambers . Holding . Niles
................... Martinez ...................

The Frankfurt i saw against Chelsea last season were hard, pacy and energetic, Our midfield will be brushed aside, Saka is good but looks a bit frail.
Why are our players so lightweight and smallish sef
Chelsea's look strong and sharp...
I miss the days of Gilberto, Viera,Song ,Baptists and even Diaby

solomonbrown64:
... You do realize that in all their UEL games last season, no team defeated Frankfurt in their home. If Emery puts out this line up then I will reconsider if he actually wants his job anymore. We will be beaten without Mercy with that line up. First competitive match for Holding and Smith and even Saka for the season and you want them to start in an away match? Lol... Spy, are you sure you like the coach at all?

Firstly I am hugely disappointed in the players that have represented us since the start of the season and wouldn't mind fresh legs to try out at least.

Secondly, if it's a given that we lose tonight against the Germans, why waste resources and expose our best players like Aubameyang to injuries.

Thirdly, as tough as this game is, it's still 3points (as Roland17) will say. There are 5 other games where we can comfortably earn at least 12points to go through.

Fkhalifa:
The Frankfurt i saw against Chelsea last season were hard, pacy and energetic, Our midfield will be brushed aside, Saka is good but looks a bit frail.
Why are our players so lightweight and smallish sef
Chelsea's look strong and sharp...
I miss the days of Gilberto, Viera,Song ,Baptists and even Diaby

1. I want Martinez to get some playing time to gather confidence. As our main back up to Leno, he needs to start giving him a fight. This is his last season with us to prove himself.

2. I am really in for Chambers and Holding to replace those experienced clowns we call CBs. So here is a chance to have a peep at their hopeful partnership.

3. Nelson and Willock have not been really given a chance to explore themselves. I am willing to give it to them.

4. Saka and Smith-Rowe come with a lot of promise. They say Rowe is like Ramsey, while Saka is a home grown winger. I also know he is very good at taking on defenders despite his age. We need to give these black dribblers chance before someone else does.

Generally, I have little hopes for the Frankfurt game and wouldn't mind using it to try out new players having been fed up with the current crop.

Spy360:
Firstly I am hugely disappointed in the players that have represented us since the start of the season and wouldn't mind fresh legs to try out at least.

Secondly, if it's a given that we lose tonight against the Germans, why waste resources and expose our best players like Aubameyang to injuries.

...... True, but too many changes will only make things worse. Besides, another disaster today will only put more pressure on the team and the unfortunate youngsters that will be involved. A win today will boost the morale of the players ahead of another game on Sunday.

....I really don't buy this Auba injury worry because he has barely been injured in his time here except one time he had flu or some stomach bug, can't remember, other than that, he has been fit. Moreover, he has retired from international duty I think and so was duly rested during the international break and the next one coming up. So, no worries concerning that. In addition, the more games he plays in Lacazette's absence, the more games he will get as the number nine. Win - win for everyone.

.... The youngsters will get ample chances in the game against Nottingham and subsequent games in the UEL after we are assured a place in the second round.

Spy360:
It's Frankfurt, the toughest match of the group stage. So we expect Emery to field a relatively strong starting line up. But also since it's the first game, some fresh legs will be tested. I suspect it's going to be a 4-3-3.

Nelson ......... Pepe .............. Saka
......Willock .. Rowe .. Torriera ....
Kola . Chambers . Holding . Niles
................... Martinez ...................

My only concern is the fact that our full backs may end up playing 3 games in the space of 7 days and that may be too much for both junior clowns. I would not mind seeing Mustafi in a back 3 situation with Chambers and one of senior clown Luiz/ Holding. I expect Holding to play some minutes but I don’t know if he would play 90 and from the team news sent Ozil and senior clown Sok did not travel.
For whatever it is worth, I want to see Martinelli even if it means dropping Pepe for a sub appearance. As for the middle, I think Emery will play Xhaka and we may see Ceballos somewhere around the midfield or higher up. Auba is our only remaining striker since Laca is out until October and while he has a wonderful injury record and great conditioning, playing him tonight and again on Sunday may be setting him up for an injury.
We need all 3 points tonight but this is a game where a draw will not spell doom for our chances to get to the next round.
#COYG!!!!

It should be an easy win tonight, it really should. Eintracht sold their best players in the summer.

Thank God....holding is back and why is Emery resting Ozil? My eleven will be

Martinez

Chambers Holding Luiz Saka

Xhaka Torreira

Willock

Smith-Rowe Pépé Nelson​


With Xhaka due to be on paternity leave in October, we should play him. No need for rest.

Roland17:
My only concern is the fact that our full backs may end up playing 3 games in the space of 7 days and that may be too much for both junior clowns. I would not mind seeing Mustafi in a back 3 situation with Chambers and one of senior clown Luiz/ Holding. I expect Holding to play some minutes but I don’t know if he would play 90 and from the team news sent Ozil and senior clown Sok did not travel.
For whatever it is worth, I want to see Martinelli even if it means dropping Pepe for a sub appearance. As for the middle, I think Emery will play Xhaka and we may see Ceballos somewhere around the midfield or higher up. Auba is our only remaining striker since Laca is out until October and while he has a wonderful injury record and great conditioning, playing him tonight and again on Sunday may be setting him up for an injury.
We need all 3 points tonight but this is a game where a draw will not spell doom for our chances to get to the next round.
#COYG!!!!

LMAO!

@senior clowns = centre backs
junior clowns = full backs

I am not sure if we have alternatives for junior clowns...

You got me cracking man.

Swissh:
Thank God....holding is back and why is Emery resting Ozil? My eleven will be

Martinez

Chambers Holding Luiz Saka

Xhaka Torreira

Willock

Smith-Rowe Pépé Nelson​


With Xhaka due to be on paternity leave in October, we should play him. No need for rest.

Saka is not a left back bros. We don't want another AMN.

Spy360:
Saka is not a left back bros. We don't want another AMN.

He has played left back for the under17 many times.
That's his old position .He Was far more comfortable further forward - not that he was bad at LB so he was converted to a winger.

Swissh:
He has played left back for the under17 many times.
That's his old position .He Was far more comfortable further forward - not that he was bad at LB so he was converted to a winger.

He will become another junior clown. Kindly leave him at LW. Biko.

The day we are waiting for is finally here
Nihilistjnr come and see luiz et mustafi partnership

This team is an eyesore

Smith should be scoring that chance na!

Willock should be scoring thay for 4ck sake!

See Smith Rowe missing one in one again

Xhaka is actually playing well today

Bravo willock