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The Arsenal Thread XXII

Reply 5400

AR_95

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If Giroud scored against Monaco in the first leg, they'd of just said " It's only Monaco"

Reply 5401

doobucks

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Original post by swirly

I actually think Giroud would fit in nice at Barcelona.

as an option to come off the bench and provide something different

Probably but they don't need him any more. They been playing different football to how they used to play before hand, they're much more willing to play on the counter and soak up pressure for periods compared to before when they were much slower playing the ball and more possession orientated. If anything a guy like Diego Costa or Benzema would be a good person to have, some pace, works the channels, runs in behind with good hold up and link up play. Essentially a stronger Suarez but with less technical ability.

Giroud would have been a good person to have last year though, but he doesn't fit in this current Barcelona system.

Reply 5402

leinad2012

15

Original post by AR_95

If Giroud scored against Monaco in the first leg, they'd of just said " It's only Monaco"

OMFG YES! Was just about to post this!!!

When it was vs. United and Monaco away "the game was already over"

Against Liverpool "they were **** at defending at the time"

Against City "City didn't have Toure (like that ****ing matters to the striker)" or "city had an off game"

It's absolute *******s, seems like he can only prove himself by scoring against Chelsea to lose his reputation, seeing as if he does it in the FA Cup it's only against **** teams.

Let's be honest, the real reason is that he didn't cost over £25mil.

Costa: 36 appearances, 20 goals, 5 assists, 147 mins per goal (102 in pl)
Giroud: 27 appearances 17 goals, 4 assists, 100 mins per goal (96 in pl)

Costa failed to score in ALL ELEVEN Cup games this season, 7 of which were in the CL, flat track bully? Plus he's only scored against Tottenham, Arsenal and Liverpool all of which are **** at defending (by Giroud hater logic).

Here's a thought, maybe the best strikers in the world can score goals against good teams, but ALSO score against bad teams :eek:

Reply 5403

leinad2012

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Oh look, Liverpool players pulling out of international games left right centre, ****ing joke

Reply 5404

iamthetruth

1

Original post by AR_95

If Giroud scored against Monaco in the first leg, they'd of just said " It's only Monaco"

That's not true if he scored we would be playing Juve in the QF.

Reply 5405

shawn_o1

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Original post by leinad2012

Oh look, Liverpool players pulling out of international games left right centre, ****ing joke

So now you must beat a team that's fast losing their key players (or will they have recovered by then?) Remember, Monaco a favourable CL draw beat you when they had several players out as well

Reply 5406

leinad2012

15

Original post by shawn_o1

So now you must beat a team that's fast losing their key players (or will they have recovered by then?) Remember, Monaco a favourable CL draw beat you when they had several players out as well

No, I mean as normal Brenden is clearly telling them to withdraw so they get a 2 week break.

Sturridge with a hip injury, **** right off we all know that's complete *******s.

Reply 5407

username1315644

17

Original post by leinad2012

Oh look, Liverpool players pulling out of international games left right centre, ****ing joke

Lallana did have to go off at halftime. Sturridge is being assessed by the England medics not by Liverpool, so hasn't be completely ruled out.

You guys really need to beat Liverpool for both our sakes. If not the United-Arsenal at OT becomes a match of importance. Worst case, whoever loses misses out on CL football.

Reply 5408

leinad2012

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Original post by Fizzel

Lallana did have to go off at halftime. Sturridge is being assessed by the England medics not by Liverpool, so hasn't be completely ruled out.

You guys really need to beat Liverpool for both our sakes. If not the United-Arsenal at OT becomes a match of importance. Worst case, whoever loses misses out on CL football.

Lovren has pulled out too apparently, when the **** was he injured?

Reply 5409

username1315644

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Original post by leinad2012

Lovren has pulled out too apparently, when the **** was he injured?

Is he really an asset though? That's like us pulling Evans off international duty.

EDIT: has occurred to me they could be preempting Skrtel getting a ban, which he should was intentional, which would mean they could be forced to bring Lovren in.

(edited 9 years ago)

Reply 5410

leinad2012

15

Original post by Fizzel

Is he really an asset though? That's like us pulling Evans off international duty.

True, at least Stampy G won't be ruled out now he has a nice 3 game lay off after the internationals.

I'm sure we'll see Sterling getting a "muscle injury" and jetting off to the Caribbean to get some "medical treatment" in the next few days. And they wonder why people laugh so hard when they **** up

Reply 5411

samir12

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Original post by Fizzel

Is he really an asset though? That's like us pulling Evans off international duty.

EDIT: has occurred to me they could be preempting Skrtel getting a ban, which he should was intentional, which would mean they could be forced to bring Lovren in.

We have Toure who can cover though.

Reply 5412

leinad2012

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To be frank, if Woy is incapable of telling Liverpool where can shove there ideas of getting special treatment, then he isn't a capable national manger. He should be ringing up Brenden telling him to sling his hook, and that his players will be playing a full 90 minutes whether he likes it or not

Reply 5413

leinad2012

15

Looks like no Skrtel then GET IN!!

Original post by leinad2012

Oh look, Liverpool players pulling out of international games left right centre, ****ing joke

Given how the owl has injured pretty much every Liverpool player he's come in to contact with, can you really blame Rodgers for doing that? Especially Sturridge who is absolutely vital to their run in. Let's be honest every club does it. Ferguson did it countless times, Mourinho's done it, Wenger's probably done it too.

Don't agree with internationals taking place at this time of year, it's a ****ing joke.

Reply 5415

leinad2012

15

Original post by sr90

Given how the owl has injured pretty much every Liverpool player he's come in to contact with, can you really blame Rodgers for doing that? Especially Sturridge who is absolutely vital to their run in. Let's be honest every club does it. Ferguson did it countless times, Mourinho's done it, Wenger's probably done it too.

Don't agree with internationals taking place at this time of year, it's a ****ing joke.

I agree having them now is just stupid, but I don't like favouritism towards certain teams, which appears to be happening tbh.

I wouldn't worry for Sturridge, he won't be starting anyway...

Reply 5416

doobucks

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Original post by leinad2012

I agree having them now is just stupid, but I don't like favouritism towards certain teams, which appears to be happening tbh.

I wouldn't worry for Sturridge, he won't be starting anyway...

Sturridge would get injured though like what happened in training last time.

Reply 5417

username1315644

17

Original post by samir12

We have Toure who can cover though.

Surely you'd still want Lovren around though? If you play a back 3 again, which seems likely, who would be your bench option at CB?

Original post by leinad2012

Looks like no Skrtel then GET IN!!

No excuses for your boy Giroud then.

Reply 5418

Arkasia

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In terms of our game with Liverpool, no Gerrard and no Skrtel is always a good thing, Skrtel is a monster against us. Toure isn't half bad though, so still a tough game.