Arsenal on a roll!

[ratae1950]

The Gunners are looking good after a problematic first three quarters of a season.

[Sarajevo]

Resilience, hard work and belief. Something we (finally) have. We are now playing effectively, and not just pretty. The 95th minute winner by the Verminator against Newcastle shows how far we have come.

And we are ahead of that other lot.

Arsene knows.

[Spunga]

Come on you GUNNERS!!!!

[The Joker]

A few good wins don't equal a good season

[BMN]

1 point ahead of the 'other north london team'.

Arsenal 'till I die.

[ratae1950]

I hear they will be bringing in one of Europe's top young midfielders next season!!!!!




The name is Wilshire! Keep an eye on this guy.

[jdc]

Considering where they were and how they were playing its a small miracle, season is not ended yet but with Chelski and Totteringham Hotspots playing each other Saturday its looking a hell of a lot rosier. Mind the gap and St Totteringham day may not yet need to be cancelled

[daveathall]

I'm of the opinion that they will need to bring in some fresh blood next season, Wilshire is a real talent, but to keep him and RVP they will need to demonstrate some ambition, those clubs with benefactors at Manchester and Stamford bridge and other larger European teams will be trying to tempt them to long illusive silver ware.

I know, I know, my team lost 7-3 at home the other night and are a long way from being half good enough to enter the premiership in the next couple of seasons, but without RVP Arsenal are not a top 6 team. JMHO.

[ratae1950]

Originally Posted by daveathall

I'm of the opinion that they will need to bring in some fresh blood next season, Wilshire is a real talent, but to keep him and RVP they will need to demonstrate some ambition, those clubs with benefactors at Manchester and Stamford bridge and other larger European teams will be trying to tempt them to long illusive silver ware.

I know, I know, my team lost 7-3 at home the other night and are a long way from being half good enough to enter the premiership in the next couple of seasons, but without RVP Arsenal are not a top 6 team. JMHO.

Arsenal's frugal model and good coaching seems to be holding up and who knows who will blink first the Oligarch or the Sheik. Assuming Chelsea fail to reach the top 4 and do not win the Champions League Roman will have to make a big decision about throwing more money at his hobby or focus more on his beautiful girlfriend........ I think his football $$$'s would be better spent in Newcastle or Leeds where there is a very large and loyal fan base.

Frankly, until Messi starts taking an unhealthy interest in wine, women, fast cars, luxury watch collections, bespoke tailored suits, fancy homes, personal jets, mind altering drugs,TRF etc., no one will have a chance in Europe....

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by ratae1950

Frankly, until Messi starts taking an unhealthy interest in wine, women, fast cars, luxury watch collections, bespoke tailored suits, fancy homes, personal jets, mind altering drugs,TRF etc., no one will have a chance in Europe....

I agree, simply wonderful player.

[RRGHOST1]

As a Man United fan,we will take RVP off you if you want to get rid at the end of the season ha ha !

[ratae1950]

Originally Posted by rolexplorer2

As a Man United fan,we will take RVP off you if you want to get rid at the end of the season ha ha !

So much debt and a team that is running on fumes..... I wonder if SAF has the energy to build another team.
I am not totally impressed by the youngsters in United's team...Too bad because they will be in the England set up.

[daveathall]

Jose will be building the new Man Utd........IMHO.

[ratae1950]

Originally Posted by daveathall

Jose will be building the new Man Utd........IMHO.

Interesting idea.... I think there is a good chance he will go back to Chelsea. It gives Roman A a chance to show humility and get a top notch manager. I am not sure Jose will be able to last another year or two at RM waiting for SAF..

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by ratae1950

Interesting idea.... I think there is a good chance he will go back to Chelsea. It gives Roman A a chance to show humility and get a top notch manager. I am not sure Jose will be able to last another year or two at RM waiting for SAF..

I think that timing will be the only thing that would stop him going to United, Sir Alex will cling on for a couple more years, in that instance it is all set for the prodigal son to return to Stamford Bridge, I would have liked to have seen him at United, you never know, if City don't win the Premiership, he could be just down the road from United.

[ratae1950]

Originally Posted by daveathall

I think that timing will be the only thing that would stop him going to United, Sir Alex will cling on for a couple more years, in that instance it is all set for the prodigal son to return to Stamford Bridge, I would have liked to have seen him at United, you never know, if City don't win the Premiership, he could be just down the road from United.

That is an interesting notion. Mancini seems capable of winning national leagues, but not the Champions League. Jose could do a rerun of the Inter 'story', where he took them up a notch. It must still eat at his ego that he didn't win the big one with Chelsea.... Same will go for Real if he fails again.

Maybe if SAF does pull it off this season, he might move aside for Jose to build a new team????

[BMN]

2 games left in the season and man city beat united!

Fergie's worst nightmare could come true and the title may come down to goal difference! It really is squeaky bum time.

[ratae1950]

Originally Posted by BMN

2 games left in the season and man city beat united!

Fergie's worst nightmare could come true and the title may come down to goal difference! It really is squeaky bum time.

Neither of the games against Newcastle or Sunderland are foregone conclusions, so I agree with Mancini that things are still in flux. I sense Newcastle are a bit demoralized at present by the prospect of making 4th place only to have the CL qualification taken away by Chelsea beating Bayern...... Arsenal are not home and dry on that account either.