28 Jul 2019 11:05:58
Imagine a front 3 of Aubameyang, Lacazette and Pepe.
I truly hope it happens.
A midfield of Torreira, Ceballos and Xhaka.
A defence of Bellerin, Sokratis, Holding and Tierney.
Leno in goal.
{Ed047's Note - lets all imagine Xhaka playing for VfB Stuttgart, that aside I’m with you.
28 Jul 2019 11:25:38
Imagine Klopp or Pep organising training and motivating them, maybe even Xhaka and Mustafi could make it.
28 Jul 2019 11:43:16
Yes RG you will definitely be pushing for 4th place with that line up.
28 Jul 2019 12:07:38
Raver61 - reminds us all of the last time the Toot won a trophy? And the League? Ever won the PL?
28 Jul 2019 13:21:08
The difference G62, is that the team I mentioned is a distinct possibility. Your comment is simply nonsense, disconnected from reality.
28 Jul 2019 14:18:38
True that Pepe is not reality but the sentiment is correct - that’s a great line up but to be great it needs a good well organised and motivational manager. or it’s just a bunch of unorganised disjointed individuals.
28 Jul 2019 14:23:32
How about replacing Xhaka with Sami Khedira or even Doucouré
Plus I like Holding but we could do with another leader at the back - even Cahill
If we don’t sort out the midfield and Centre defence, it’s all in vein.
28 Jul 2019 15:01:34
Your right RG I will have to take a reality check mate :-) .
Pep and Klopp, what was I saying :-)
28 Jul 2019 15:36:11
We all know SY that it doesn't matter if you have the best ingredients money can buy, if the chefs recipe isn't right the meal won't taste as good as it could be or should be.
Sourcing good ingredients is only part of the meal, preparation cooking and presentation from the chef is what separates the greasy spoon from the ritz.
What Emery served up last season gave a lot of people serious doubts about his ability now it's up to him to show he's better than his tactics and methods made him look last season.
28 Jul 2019 15:39:31
That showed you G62.
28 Jul 2019 16:00:51
Yes it did jack, put me tight on my place mate :-)
What can I do but hope that no one mentions it ever again, you won't will you Jack? :-) imagine anyone imagining us having manager like Klopp or Pep organising training and motivating our team that's the last thing we need, I'm not at all sure what came over me.
28 Jul 2019 16:16:24
How about replacing Xhaka with Ed025 wearing a viera mask - can't hurt.
{Ed025's Note - i am 2 stone overweight, have an umbilicus hernia and a dodgy knee, i smoke like a trooper and drink like a fish SW...but im still better than xhaka mate.. :)
28 Jul 2019 16:43:09
Being honest that's all RG, yes you have slightly improved the squad but you've also lost Ramsey and your captain who has downed tools, I think you will be fighting for 4th place as your squad is still way off CITY, Liverpool, spurs.
28 Jul 2019 19:23:56
I agree Raver bar all the silly my dad's bigger than your dad nonsense talk Poch Klopp and Gardiola are the 3 tried and tested managers right now and I make those 3 clubs strong favourites for the first 3 places.
On paper 4th should be between Arsenal United and Chelsea.
Frank is an unknown quantity
Ole I doubt will see the season out as manager of United
Emery will need to change his ways
My guess is Frank will get the normal 1st season feel good factor at Chelsea from players which might just be enough to get them over the line.
28 Jul 2019 18:05:48
Can you play CB Ed025? If so you sound like an upgrade to me :-) although your still only in your late 50s I think we have enough older heads that could coach you through the early stages of your Arsenal career mate :-) .
{Ed025's Note - early 60,s G62 so i only have 3 or 4 seasons left as a player mate.. :)
28 Jul 2019 21:22:29
The best is yet to come Ed025 mate, no question about it geezer.
{Ed025's Note - im fitter than i actually look G62, i can still rise like a sock eyed salmon to head a ball mate.. :)
28 Jul 2019 21:32:59
Thanks gunner you are a top man and always honest, fully agree that city, Liverpool, spurs have stronger squads with managers who have been there for a few years, I think Arsenal will finish top 4 season as Chelsea and Utd have new inexperienced managers plus Chelsea have the loss of the brilliant hazard and the transfer ban, I fully expect ole solskajer to be out of Utd come the new year as he will struggle for results.
28 Jul 2019 22:54:11
You've got to call it as you honestly see it Raver mate, I've never been able to buy into all that you have to think your team will win everything or your not a true supporter rubbish, being honest doesn't make you disloyal in my opinion, it's far better to say what you genuinely think than tow the party line just to fit in.
28 Jul 2019 22:24:29
That's your medical passed with flying colours Ed025 mate :-) , here's a 10 year contract at 500k a week and we'll do the photo shoot of you in some Arsenal shirt first thing in the morning :-)
All that remains now is for Wesley to welcome you to Arsenal ;-)
{Ed025's Note - its a bit of a pay cut for me...but count me in G62..
28 Jul 2019 20:38:36
I believe the top2 are the top 2. Then it's a rat race again.
28 Jul 2019 20:38:36
I believe the top2 are the top 2. Then it's a rat race again.