Quote from: Holte132 on February 24, 2013, 09:37:47 AMQuote from: Ron Manager on February 24, 2013, 08:32:34 AMI know somebody has probably posted this already earlier in the thread but watching it again this morning the second Arsenal goal was totally the fault of Fabian Delph who didnt track back as he should have done.I thought, as did MOTD, that Weimann was at fault for not tracking back.Surely Lowton? Anyone have a clue where he disappeared to for the second goal?
Quote from: Ron Manager on February 24, 2013, 08:32:34 AMI know somebody has probably posted this already earlier in the thread but watching it again this morning the second Arsenal goal was totally the fault of Fabian Delph who didnt track back as he should have done.I thought, as did MOTD, that Weimann was at fault for not tracking back.
I know somebody has probably posted this already earlier in the thread but watching it again this morning the second Arsenal goal was totally the fault of Fabian Delph who didnt track back as he should have done.
Here's my take on the game, though our match reports seem to be becoming as worn as the post-match threads.. Only so often you can keep saying the same things.Have a read and rate Lambert's performance..And here's a quick snippet..Villa proved to be the perfect comeback opponents for Arsenal; though the first half performance offered promise, if marred by our now customary defensive hesitancy, the second was a muddled mess which lurched from amateurish to inept.Time after time this season we've seen our side become a punching bag, dropping towards the so-called 'sanctuary' (it's anything but) of our six-yard line while the opposition pour forward in wave after wave of virtually unbroken attacksRead more: http://pickourteam.com/premierleague/aston-villa/fansverdict/23-02-2013/arsenal-vs-aston-villa#ixzz2LpkfShmo
Quote from: SoccerHQ on February 24, 2013, 03:08:43 PMQuote from: Holte132 on February 24, 2013, 09:37:47 AMQuote from: Ron Manager on February 24, 2013, 08:32:34 AMI know somebody has probably posted this already earlier in the thread but watching it again this morning the second Arsenal goal was totally the fault of Fabian Delph who didnt track back as he should have done.I thought, as did MOTD, that Weimann was at fault for not tracking back.Surely Lowton? Anyone have a clue where he disappeared to for the second goal?It's Weimanns job to track the full back, he got lucky a couple of times when the ball was overhit but it was an area where we were wide open all game. Our full backs were tucked in around the edge of the box leaving the space that Arsenal eventually exploited. Our defenders are continually being sucked to where the ball is or where they thinks it's going to be, they never ever cover the man. It's OK playing four attacking players but it's detrimental to our defense & asking players like Gabby & Weimann to track back constantly means they only have to switch off momentarily & the opposition are in.
I've been away all weekend and just noticed that Vlaar is injured, again. What's the matter with him now?
Quote from: The Man With A Stick on February 24, 2013, 06:03:53 PMI've been away all weekend and just noticed that Vlaar is injured, again. What's the matter with him now?He's hurt his calf.
They thought it was his calf but they tested it and it was his foal. He had to be withdrawn on health and safety grounds.
Quote from: Steve Rose on February 24, 2013, 01:13:46 PMThat's the worse Arsenal team have put out in the league for donkeys years. Toothless up front and a wobbly defence.Our own defence is a big worry. Late November/early December we conceded just 3 in 6 games, and it seemed as if we could at least shut teams out. Then came the Chelsea games and our defenders are still jumping at their own shadows.yep. we can all see it, presumably Lambchop can as well but it doesn't improve. I'm guessing he's spending every moment on the training pitch trying to drill the defence but its not working. You don't need a defence of world beaters to stop making balls-ups every game.
That's the worse Arsenal team have put out in the league for donkeys years. Toothless up front and a wobbly defence.Our own defence is a big worry. Late November/early December we conceded just 3 in 6 games, and it seemed as if we could at least shut teams out. Then came the Chelsea games and our defenders are still jumping at their own shadows.
Quote from: Greg N'Ash on February 24, 2013, 01:19:19 PMQuote from: Steve Rose on February 24, 2013, 01:13:46 PMThat's the worse Arsenal team have put out in the league for donkeys years. Toothless up front and a wobbly defence.Our own defence is a big worry. Late November/early December we conceded just 3 in 6 games, and it seemed as if we could at least shut teams out. Then came the Chelsea games and our defenders are still jumping at their own shadows.yep. we can all see it, presumably Lambchop can as well but it doesn't improve. I'm guessing he's spending every moment on the training pitch trying to drill the defence but its not working. You don't need a defence of world beaters to stop making balls-ups every game.Yep, apologies for stating the bleeding obvious.It was a rhetorical whinge.