he ruined today! firstly i beleived it shuldnt of been a pen coz keane backed into jens first but why retaliate and act like a complete twat - he has marred a great day for the club! he has been the most consistent keeper this season but his temprament has let him and us down!
As much as I don't wanna talk about this, its completely true. I was thinking about the game, and could you imagine if the title race was closer and we had to win the match today. I think that we need to find a replacement. Whether he was pushed or not, he has to think about the situation at hand. I mean we were 1 minute away from winning at WHL and winning the title, what does it matter if Keane acts like a hard guy, your about to be a champion.
completely true. it's all about playing your game rather than running your mouth. lehmann has been a good fill-in for the season, but we need somebody who fits in with the rest of team as far as just outclassing rather than trying to get into a pissing contest with other teams
My wife and I just watched the penalty incident frame by frame. She's been critical of Lehman's temper while I've defended it because I think that overall, he's been great this season. We both thought that Keane created the issue. Lehman did little wrong today but certainly the incidents over the course of the season lead the refs to their decision. This incident and the draw did ruin what was to be a historic day for Arsenal. Some would argue that it was still a historic day but I will always focus on the fact that they unecessarily dropped two points to Spurs. I still think we were lucky to have Lehman this season. While he did make mistakes in critical matches, his contributions were significant. Especially while replacing one of the best keepers ever to put on the uniform. If Wenger can replace Lehman with a better keeper this summer, I'm all for it. But I wont's be worried if we have him again next season. I'll take too much fire rather than not enough. GJ40
Considering his reputation (bad temper) before the season started, I thought Lehmann overall has been fantastic. I would have liked to see some spectular saves (like saving or deflecting Redknapp's strike) but I thought he had a good game today. He had a few good saves off free-kicks and I thought he distributed the ball well . . . I think he's learning controlling his temper and he must feel bad about today . . . he's a relatively cheap signing and I wouldn't mind seeing him back next season. I think he's fit in with the rest of the team well . . . I don't think we've heard of any bad stories in the locker room and the rest of the players seem to believe in him. Sure, if we had the money to get a world-class keeper then I would be all for it but hopefully Taylor or Stack can create some competition for Lehmann next year . . .
I actually think his temper has not improved much since coming to Arsenal, and perhaps it has worsened! When Lehmann first arrived, he said and did all the right things. However I think his inability to supplant Kahn despite Kahn's struggles and himself playing for one of the stingiest defenses in Europe soured his mood considerably. Further, his temperment does not mesh with the team, and if another goalkeeper is brought in then surely Lehmann will be moved because he will start whining and demand to play. I thank him for what he has done for us this season, but I think a younger GK will be brought in. I have a feeling that Lehmann is a timebomb waiting to go off and I'm glad he didn't explode this year. I'm still can't get over how he gifted Eidur that goal in the 1st leg of the CL.
Yes, Lehman has an attitude problem. Yes, he picks the worst games to have outbursts. Do we need to replace him? I do not think so. I think he has been great 95% of the time this year. I think Wenger, just like he did with PV4's temper, can help curb jens' "enthusiasm" for next season. I think we should bring in another keeper to give lehman some competition. I don't think Stuart Taylor or Graham Stack do it for him. btw, I do like Niemi though.... push on til the day! gp
Great? Hardly--he's hasn't had much to do all season, yet he has cost us with his lack of self control and some questionable decision making at the highest levels. It is really dangerous when your most volataile player is your gk. If our defense wasn't so good or our fans so forgiving, Lehmann could have cost us much more than he did.
we nearly went out of the Champions League in the group stage because of his stupidity in Kiev. Then we did go out of it because he gave Chelsea two of the three goals that they scored against us in the quarter-final. He loses it today for no apparent reason, Robbie Keane is going to back into him at corners, that's his job. He's only about half the size of Lehmann anyway. There is no excuse for his idiotic reaction. He was lucky not to get sent off in the cup semi, he gave Chelsea the Champions League quarter-final, he's given away stupid goals in Kiev and Leeds and worst of all in my opinion, he says that anyone who criticises him knows nothing about football. Well, you can think on that next year Jens when you're watching Arsenal play from the subs bench.
Lehman should be beaten with sticks each time he loses his temper. He's been very lucky so far, to avoid being sent off but it will happen next season unless he's replaced. He's a great keeper, but he will cost us dearly next season unless something is done.
my buddy's an arsenal supporter and we both agree the guy's a serious mentalist,good shot stopper but makes some dodgey dessions. did ye notice how he didnt join the rest of the team to celebrate at the end,what was the story there? did he just go straight into the dressing room at full time?
What he said and Michaec to! IMHO he's only a mediocre shot stopper with average reaction speed and positioning. His back pass clearances are diabolical, as is his self control. On the field, he comes across as an arrogant wind-up-merchant, who doesn't back off; even when it's in the interest of the team! I wouldn't be suprised if AW has a quiet word in his shell-like at the end of May, but, with the quality of our defence, it might well be the January break before he finds himself on the bench?
According to the Tottenham match report, the only 2 Gunners that didn't stay out on the pitch to celebrate with the away fans were Sol (understandable) and Jens. Makes me wonder...
An (R) might be a consideration for the thread title. I'm surprised Lehmann didn't make the PFA team by default, honestly.
I'm not--he hasn't had much to do and he's screwed up quite a bit. I've said this before--I can't remember once when he has singlehandedly saved Arsenal in a game, but I can remember where his errors have cost us dearly. Plus his temper issues don't help his image at all. I thought Van der Sar should have won narrowly over Kiely, Niemi, and Given.
The amount of btching and moaning about Lehmann never ceases to amaze me. Keepers, like hockey goalies, are weird. Jens weirdness just happens to manifest itself in some strange decisions to attempt to decapitate and otherwise incapacitate opponents. I have a soft spot in my heart for guys like that. Wear that medal with pride, jens, and I'm looking forward to another (insane) year between the sticks from you next year.
I'm watching the highlights on Fox Sports Report and while Lehmann's behaviour was not helpful, and I'd still like to see him replaced, I think the real reason we only managed a draw was how hard the team, and the man himself, were trying to make a goal/goals for TH14! More than trying to win they were all trying to help Titi to beat Andy Cole's EPL goal haul! Coach! Does that mean you'd like to see Wiltord back as a regular starter next year? If it's weird unpredictable football you like then he has to be yer man?
Unpredictable and mentally unbalanced KEEPERS are my joy. Weird field players , not so much. But I certainly wouldn't mind having Wiltord back if the price is right.
BayouGooner or anyone that knows, why was it understandable for Campbell to no stay on the pitch and celebrate?
Yeah, Sol has been despised by Spurs fans ever since he left them for their bitter rivals--on a free transfer at that. If he would have stayed out and celebrated, a riot surely would have broken out.