B'ham City v. Arsenal - Post Match Thread [R]

[yossarian]

Continue discussion here.

[Guy Fawkes]

In relation to picture of Taylor smiling:

Well, once again, to be fair, that really doesn't look like all that much of a smile... it could just be his face building up to a cringe, or coming down from one or anything... A bit out of context, and I'd suggest not that adequate evidence.

Now, I'd really like to rewatch this match and view the entire incident. Does anyone know the best way to do so?

[Bluto11]

In relation to picture of Taylor smiling:

Well, once again, to be fair, that really doesn't look like all that much of a smile... it could just be his face building up to a cringe, or coming down from one or anything... A bit out of context, and I'd suggest not that adequate evidence.

Now, I'd really like to rewatch this match and view the entire incident. Does anyone know the best way to do so?
you can't see any of the incident from teh TV angle and they did not show replays

at least on FSC's feed

[Bluto11]

dude, don't ********ing imbed the picture

[BenfromUSA]

I'm concerned right now.

To me it all comes down to Fabregas and Hleb's form. The backline is for the most part good, and our strikeforce when healthy can do the job. Cesc and Alex just look a little bit off the ball right now. They need to be the inspiration of this team if we are to finish the job this season. I have a feeling all Fabregas needs is that one goal to kickstart his confidence again.

Part of me says that wenger is gonna get bit in the arse for not spending enough money to add quality to the squad. I'm sick of the total lack of wing play with the squad. All we do is pack teams in, and then send sagna and clichy up to fill the void out wide and serve in crosses. Clichy can barely strike the ball properly, and while sagna is a little bit better at serving the ball, it's usually very easy to repel because of the predictability and the opposing numbers in the box.

When Hleb and and Walcott are operating on the outside, as opposed to drifting inside or completely disappearing from the game, a good movement usually happens and a chance is created.

[antifan]

OMG, not again. FFS

[antifan]

I'm concerned right now.

To me it all comes down to Fabregas and Hleb's form. The backline is for the most part good, and our strikeforce when healthy can do the job. Cesc and Alex just look a little bit off the ball right now. They need to be the inspiration of this team if we are to finish the job this season. I have a feeling all Fabregas needs is that one goal to kickstart his confidence again.

Part of me says that wenger is gonna get bit in the arse for not spending enough money to add quality to the squad. I'm sick of the total lack of wing play with the squad. All we do is pack teams in, and then send sagna and clichy up to fill the void out wide and serve in crosses. Clichy can barely strike the ball properly, and while sagna is a little bit better at serving the ball, it's usually very easy to repel because of the predictability and the opposing numbers in the box.

When Hleb and and Walcott are operating on the outside, as opposed to drifting inside or completely disappearing from the game, a good movement usually happens and a chance is created.
It's nice that your concerned about Wenger's spending habits and our players form when we've got a guy in the hospital who may never play again. Let's talk formations.

[Lamil]

Im not unhappy with Hlbes performance just think that he could have shot at least 3 times and challeneged the keeper instead of laying off a pass that amounts to nothing.

Dudu out is a sad sad thing and Im willing to put $20 that RVP form starts coming around a hell of a lot faster now.

[GPARsenal]

Seriously man, there's no need for the picture. People will find the link if they feel the need to see the incident first hand. At least be respectable about posting this stuff...

This is definately the worst thing I've seen in terms of an injury. More than anything, Eduardo's facial expression is absolutely devastating. I can't even imagine. I wish him a full and speedy recovery...

Edited to add: I could honestly give a sh*t about the result of today's game. As anti said, the point that people can be discussing tactics and what we'll do to win...it's mind-boggling. One of our players is going to have to struggle to simply get back on his feet over the following 9 months, and people are already on about how to correct tactical mistakes and focus on the next game...Have some decency.

[BenfromUSA]

It's nice that your concerned about Wenger's spending habits and our players form when we've got a guy in the hospital who may never play again. Let's talk formations.

I see... you're saying that wenger should have pulled the boys off the field right then and there and went home. :rolleyes:

[yossarian]

Since my earlier post on the topic was in the match thread that is now closed....I'll repeat it here.

DO NOT POST ANY PHOTOS of Eduardo's injury. You can link to them....that's fine. But anyone embedding the actual photos in the post is going to get carded.

[ToBeAGooner]

Seriously man, there's no need for the picture. People will find the link if they feel the need to see the incident first hand. At least be respectable about posting this stuff...

This is definately the worst thing I've seen in terms of an injury. More than anything, Eduardo's facial expression is absolutely devastating. I can't even imagine. I wish him a full and speedy recovery...

Edited to add: I could honestly give a sh*t about the result of today's game. As anti said, the point that people can be discussing tactics and what we'll do to win...it's mind-boggling. One of our players is going to have to struggle to simply get back on his feet over the following 9 months, and people are already on about how to correct tactical mistakes and focus on the next game...Have some decency.

There is only so long you can carry on the pity party. It was horrible, Im still enraged by it, but I dont think everyone should dwell on it. Who cares if some want to discuss tactics and formations?

[BenfromUSA]

Edited to add: I could honestly give a sh*t about the result of today's game. As anti said, the point that people can be discussing tactics and what we'll do to win...it's mind-boggling. One of our players is going to have to struggle to simply get back on his feet over the following 9 months, and people are already on about how to correct tactical mistakes and focus on the next game...Have some decency.


Of course we all care. We don't need to re-hash horrible injury... all we can do is wish him our best and move on. Having a funeral about it won't change a thing. As a fan, I certainly hope Arsenal will be able to think about how to "correct tactical mistakes and focus on the next game" sometime soon, otherwise forfeit the match.

[antifan]

I see... you're saying that wenger should have pulled the boys off the field right then and there and went home. :rolleyes:
Wha? :confused:

[antifan]

There is only so long you can carry on the pity party. It was horrible, Im still enraged by it, but I dont think everyone should dwell on it. Who cares if some want to discuss tactics and formations?
Yeah, it's been three hours now. Let's forget Eduardo and get on with it.

So, Lehmann or Almunia in the next game?

4-5-1 or 4-4-2? i think 4-5-1 because now we're down a striker.

[Lamil]

Sadly 4-5-1 is what I think we are going to see alot more of now. Also why the hell are we lobbing balls in non stop instead of running at them and trying to create something. I can't for the life of me figure out why we are launching crosses in for Ade nonstop.

[Lamil]

I didn't like Almunia in goal today I think he had chances on both of those and didn't make them. I say get Lehmann back in.

[ToBeAGooner]

Yeah, it's been three hours now. Let's forget Eduardo and get on with it.

So, Lehmann or Almunia in the next game?

4-5-1 or 4-4-2? i think 4-5-1 because now we're down a striker.

I diddnt say to forget about him, you pillock. You can only talk about that horrific injury for so long before you want to get back to talking about more positive and constructive things.

[Guy Fawkes]

Seriously, can anybody give me a way to watch this match at this point? I need to watch it. Torrents do not work in my case. Any suggestions please?

[Bluto11]

Seriously, can anybody give me a way to watch this match at this point? I need to watch it. Torrents do not work in my case. Any suggestions please?
aside from torrents there is nothing you can do.