Arsenal Reserves v Portsmouth Reserves [R] Pre/Dur/Post Match Discussion

[Scally]

Venue: Underhill
KO: Tues 16th Dec 7pm

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I know its unusual to have a specific match day thread for the reserves but considering the injury sufferd by Eduardo and his popularity among his peers and fans alike, I think its fitting to watch the match and support Eddie on his big day.

The Arsenal fans sent so many good wishes to him back in September and now its time to welcome him back from a carreer threatening injury. Over 4000 fans are expected to go to Underhill which is fantastic support.

'Eduarda da Silva Arsenals No.9'

[DaPrince84]

this is a first, but def a must... who will be starting for Pompey?

[Bronaldo]

I'm happy that he is fit, i hope he doesn't play against United this year, but it's nice to see a player recover.

[Scally]

this is a first, but def a must... who will be starting for Pompey?

Off the top of my head Nugent and Sahar havnt been playing much for the first team so they could get a spin for Pompey.

I was wondering who will partner Eduardo up front and the most logical selection I can think of is Simpson. Eddie will need a lot of help up there because of his match fitness and no better partner than Simpson to work hard and give 100% graft. He is also in good form so apart from his work rate, deserves his place.

Rui Fonte is too much of a CF and wont run the channels fighting for posession.

[DaPrince84]

well Simpson is a CF as well... but his work rate is pretty high, so thats fair...

[juanca]

So what are our viewing Options? justin, espns, mikeis, sky, atvo???

[Scally]

Yea technicaly they are both CF's but with different styles. Rui Fonte likes to play around the width of the box where as Simpson will do that but also pull out wide.

Its on ATV and im pretty sure ATVO aswell.

[GetEmGooners]

would it be possible to find a stream for this? i dont have ATVO

[Papa Burgundy]

i have work off tomorrow...brilliant!

hopefully dudu gets the start. can't wait to see him back in an arsenal shirt.

[bigINTERNETTOUGHGUY]

would it be possible to find a stream for this? i dont have ATVO

justin tv is uaually a good place to start

[Silva 5]

what time is this match in the states?

I would very much like to try to find a stream for this. I hope Eduardo's transition back to first team football is smooth.

[thedude83]

I'm Looking forward to this one more than I should, thanks in large part to the "what have ya" on the weekend.

Would like to see:

---------Eduardo-Simpson

Bischoff-coquelin-Randall-Wilshere

Gibbs----Ailing---Rogers--Hoyte

[HomeatHighbury]

I'll def be around watching this on ATVO

[Skizz]

Anyone going to this one who's over ATM?

He came to us when Henry went
EDDIE, EDDIE
He scored more goals than Darren Bent
EDDIE, EDDIE
He broke his leg, but he'll be back
And Darren Bent will still be cack
Eduardo Da Silva, Arsenal's number 9
DADA DADA DADA DADA
DADAAA, DADAAAA
DADA DADA DADA DADA
DADAAA, DADAAAA
DADA DADA DADA DADA
DADA DADA DADA DADA
Eduardo Da Silva, Arsenal's number 9

[4_Arsenal]

Glad to see Dudu get back to it. If anyone finds a link to audio or video please post them for the poor bastards who have to work! :D

[DaPrince84]

I think the match is 4pm eastern time in the states

[TheArgonaut]

I think the match is 4pm eastern time in the states

Arsenal.com says 1900....so it's 2pm ET

[DaPrince84]

Arsenal.com says 1900....so it's 2pm ET
LMAO... I cant do military time :(

for some reason I thought 4pm= 1400...


yes, it is 2pm :o

[Rewinder]

I'll be scouring the myp2p forums to find any streams - but it seems like there will definately be a couple.

[Skizz]

BREAKING NEWS: EDUARDO STARTS

Arsenal
Lukasz Fabianski
Francis Coquelin
Gavin Hoyte
Paul Rodgers
Kieran Gibbs
Aaron Ramsey
Mark Randall
Jack Wilshere
Fran Merida
Eduardo
Jay Simpson

Substitutes
Henri Lansbury
Vito Mannone
Amaury Bischoff
Rui Fonte
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas

Eduardo is starting tonight. He has trained for the last couple of weeks and he has looked sharper and sharper every time. We’re all delighted that he’s making his return tonight against Portsmouth.

It is a fantastic boost to have him back. It was a horrific injury and he’s done ever so well. I think it is a credit to Tony Colbert, the whole medical team and the backroom staff who have got him fit. I have seen him train from the first steps he took on what has been a very long road for him and they really have done a great job with him.


http://www.arsenal.com/match/report/0809/pre/reserves/reserves-arsenal-v-portsmouth-preview?tab=preview