04 Oct 2021 10:38:20
Does anyone think we missed Xhaka on Saturday?


1.) 04 Oct 2021
04 Oct 2021 11:06:15
I think we lacked intensity and creativity but I’m not sure that’s Granit’s bag

Partey, PEA and Ode gave us a weak spine. Again - not sure Granit changes that. I think we lacked leadership

My questions are directed to the board and Arteta as we have to get our intensity back and we can’t have a manager who can’t manage leaders or players with opinions.

What did you think Mal.


2.) 04 Oct 2021
04 Oct 2021 11:40:10
Hey sy, there is just something about having him on the pitch beside Partey

I don’t think highly of him, I just can’t put my finger on it

How you doing buddy?


3.) 04 Oct 2021
04 Oct 2021 12:16:17
Definitely Mal, think he’s one of the players that due to previous mistakes and actions people are blind for what he does. i'm not saying i'm a fan, but we looked a better side with him and Partey on the pitch.

Definitely needed a quality replacement for him in the summer gone.


4.) 04 Oct 2021
04 Oct 2021 13:29:17
Like a hole in the head.


5.) 04 Oct 2021
04 Oct 2021 14:03:27
All good thank you - how are you?

Old man is turning 70 next month - how time flies

Think you are right and may be that’s why every manager plays him and Jose wants him. I used to like him and stood up for him so much but he always seemed to let my faith down but he offers something but he also lacks quite a bit. Perhaps he is a better leader than we think.


6.) 04 Oct 2021
04 Oct 2021 14:22:48
I’m good mate

Wish the old boy happy birthday from me.

{Ed001's Note - the old boy - Ed025?}


7.) 04 Oct 2021
04 Oct 2021 15:06:59
What are our results like with Xhaka compared to without Xhaka?

This season he played in our first 3 games that obviously all ended in defeats then missed the next 2 wins v Norwich and Burnley, played in win v Spurs then missed the draw v Brighton.

I'm not sure how results with and without him compare in other seasons but there is nothing to suggest he's a vital player using this season games as a guide.


8.) 04 Oct 2021
04 Oct 2021 15:10:42
Him as well Trish.

{Ed001's Note - I didn't realise it was his bday.}


9.) 05 Oct 2021
05 Oct 2021 10:01:20
Tell the old man happy birthday off the famous raver, I'll take him for a night out on Soho of he fancies it mate.