24 Feb 2025 15:47:21
Why are we all too quick to assume it's Artera that refuses to sign a striker? It could be financial restraint, or when Edu was there, the transfers wasn't his final decision. Yes, he doesn't cover himself with glory with some questionable substitutions and playing players out of position, but we just don't know who is to exactly blame for the obvious lack of fire power.
I'm literally on the fence with him at moment. I'm proud of what he's done with overhaul of squad and getting us back within touching distance, but, equally, I'm disappointed in what could of been with better game management. But, we are all the best managers from the outside looking in. Whatever happens, as SallyJanine says, let's just get behind Whatever player dons the shirt until end of season, and regroup COYG.
24 Feb 2025 18:04:55
Good luck boys on Wednesday. Hope you put it in and turn them over. Looking forward to watching the match and shouting you on to victory.
Victoria Concordia Crescit ??? COYG.
24 Feb 2025 20:03:11
Forest away is never easy more so this season. A win would be good before the 1st leg against PSV.
Love to see Mikel give the youngster Butler try up front
COYG
Take care everyone.
24 Feb 2025 20:45:44
It's hard to imagine that Mikel, or any manager, would be upset if he showed up for training and the club had signed Mbappe or Isak, but what the conversations are and how the shifting power dynamics work I have no idea. Someone's head needed to go for the lack of a striker/ sterling - but wasnt that Edu?
I was disappointed by early season form/ negativity in comparison to the last two seasons, then I felt with Ode back we were finally starting to get going, and now of course injuries have me expecting nothing beyond limping towards the end of the season.
We need a LCM, a LW, and most of all a CF if we're serious about next season.
24 Feb 2025 22:06:47
I thought Edu left not fired. He left due to amount of power that Arteta is being given. Nothing to do with his performance.
24 Feb 2025 22:10:05
We definitely need a LW - not another one that mirrors what we got. One that runs at pace, has a brain and can score plus understands off side rule.
Striker - yep. One that isn’t signed because they defend well but rather one that can score with both feet and their head plus a bit of pace.
Some decent fullbacks that can go on the overlap to offer something different for a plan B to break teams down
Promote a young striker from U21s.
24 Feb 2025 23:31:37
oh Edu is Artetas fault too is it? Nothing to do with triple the salary?
Do you blame him when you stub your toe?
Aye, let's sign more fullbacks, that's what we need!
24 Feb 2025 23:45:52
I didn’t blame Arteta - I just said he left due to his increased power at the club. That’s the board SW and it’s well documented. I was just answering your question as you were saying Edu was fired.
Sorry i answered your question and tried to be helpful - sorry it didn’t fit your narrative either. Believe what you like obviously as it’s a free world and I am only going by what I’ve read and I’ve read it a number of times and seen quotes on topic. Xx.
25 Feb 2025 01:10:38
I didn't say he was fired.
Dont have a strop petal, you're free to ask for as many fullbacks as you want.
25 Feb 2025 06:04:50
As many fullbacks as I want? I don’t get it
I was just replying to you saying I blame Arteta for everything SW. not a strop., just correcting you young man.