The FOOTBALL thread

[Alsatian]

F**K sakes, the one thing we could've one this year, and we got kicked out of it.. and vs Bradford..
This Arsenal year is getting worse and worse..

You get used to it after nearly 8 years.

[Emre]

F**K sakes, the one thing we could've one this year, and we got kicked out of it.. and vs Bradford..
This Arsenal year is getting worse and worse..

No offense, but I can tell you're not a fan for quite a long time. Wenger's years of ruling are over. First the mistake of putting Chamakh and Ramsey on the pitch and secondly the wrong tactics. If the strategy was right, Poldi would score absolute belters.

[Boromir]

F**K sakes, the one thing we could've one this year, and we got kicked out of it.. and vs Bradford..
This Arsenal year is getting worse and worse..

Im not a fan of his either, but I have to tell you, dont judge too early.
I expect Arsenal to be in the top 4 at the end just like it did for the last season..
Arsenal is only a few points lower than other teams. So dont lose your hope.

I dont know why I am saying this even tho im more like anti-arsenal.. But yeah, it is true.
Wenger is not a "bad" manager.

[Rick.]

At-least he's better than Mancini.


Isn't this just sweet.



City players left derby disappointment behind and brought a dose of Christmas cheer to sick children at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

Squad members arrived at various wards for the surprise visit which is eagerly anticipated each year.

“It was a great day and it’s only two hours of our time, it’s nothing compared to what the parents and the kids go through,” said Gael Clichy.

“I have a new baby and it just makes you realise that life is not always about work or how much you earn, it’s about being happy and having healthy kids.

“Everyone was very happy and meeting football players can sometimes help kids and put a smile on their faces.

“To come to the hospital was amazing and hopefully everyone can have a great Christmas.”

David Cain, Director of Regeneration and Charities at the hospital said: “This means so much to the kids, the look of delight on their faces, the whole family atmosphere created, it has started our Christmas celebrations early – it’s fantastic!”

“To see the players and for them to give up their time and to see our patients’ reaction is just wonderful.

“These sorts of things, for very big names in football to come here at Christmas, is something that we cherish.”

[Trey_Johnson]

No offense, but I can tell you're not a fan for quite a long time. Wenger's years of ruling are over. First the mistake of putting Chamakh and Ramsey on the pitch and secondly the wrong tactics. If the strategy was right, Poldi would score absolute belters.

You're telling wrong.. been a fan for 15 years, all my life.

Im not a fan of his either, but I have to tell you, dont judge too early.
I expect Arsenal to be in the top 4 at the end just like it did for the last season..
Arsenal is only a few points lower than other teams. So dont lose your hope.

I dont know why I am saying this even tho im more like anti-arsenal.. But yeah, it is true.
Wenger is not a "bad" manager.

I'll never lose my hope, just from the ways things so far it seems like they're going down, but i'm sure that in 2-3 weeks i'll say that this season is getting better :P

And I dont think Wenger is a bad manager, not at all, he's been brilliant, but I think it's time to make a change.

[~Legend~]

To me it seems like most of the Premiership managers of the "big teams" are having it hard pushed right now. Chelsea and Liverpool are somewhat unstable, coming to terms with new managers. At the same time Manchester Utd and Arsenal have kept going with the same pairs of hands for around 2-3 decades. Naturally we are going to see the likes of Ferguson and Wenger stepping down in the not too distant future, though it's going to be interesting who will replace them.

People like Benitez and Rodgers are going to have to face a lot of criticism for things that they can't control or really have done differently. Probably same with Wenger recently, but at the same time managers also take the credit for things that they might have only had a light role in so can't give them too much or too little praise.

[Klaus]

Chelsea and Liverpool are somewhat unstable

Liverpool fans need to understand that their team isn't as good as they think

[~Legend~]

Liverpool fans need to understand that their team isn't as good as they think

Been doing better recently. There's a lot of good in the team and when they all put it together the results speak for themselves.

Few Premiership teams seem to stay that consistent year on year when looking at the top of the table.

[Boromir]

Chelsea will be stronger without its owner.
He should stop firing managers when they are building the team..

[Huskar]

Chelsea will be stronger without its owner.
He should stop firing managers when they are building the team..

Chelsea has awesome players this season, but the managers are  :gd:

[AK47]

Chelsea has awesome players this season, but the managers are  :gd:

Indeed.

[Boromir]

Chelsea has awesome players this season, but the managers are  :gd:

The owner should not have fired Di Matteo.

[Trey_Johnson]

Been doing better recently. There's a lot of good in the team and when they all put it together the results speak for themselves.

Few Premiership teams seem to stay that consistent year on year when looking at the top of the table.

True, shelby ( did I spell it right? ) Sterling and Suarez are playing good recently from what i've seen. Sterling seems like a young guy with a huge potential, but he still has alot of work to do.


Heard rumors about Nani coming to Arsenal?
I personally think Nani is a brilliant player, he could help the team and replace Gervinho.

[Emre]

Di Matteo and Mourinho. Those two were must-stay coaches...

[Boromir]

True, shelby ( did I spell it right? ) Sterling and Suarez are playing good recently from what i've seen. Sterling seems like a young guy with a huge potential, but he still has alot of work to do.


Heard rumors about Nani coming to Arsenal?
I personally think Nani is a brilliant player, he could help the team and replace Gervinho.

Manchester Unt. wants to swap nani with Walcott.