Otta Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Indeed.Arsenal showed real passion last night, and deserve a tipped hat in their direction. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Yeah pity they lost the first leg 4-nil. Did they bottle it second half? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 No, I think Milan totally shut up shop. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Erm, Stevenage seem to be a goal up (Penalty). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraferJack Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 well, Milan became a bit more organised but mostly it was Arsenal running out of steam I think. Ox and Walcott went off with niggles, not much on the bench so it just drifted past usI'm happier with the way we played than I am gutted about not getting through tbh. We don't have the squad to progress much further AND get a spot in the league so all in all I'll take it2 things tho - UEFA have charged Arsenal for fairly innocuous (and accurate) comments. And dear god that ref was lame beyond belief. He wasn't biased, just lameBut some of the "banter"ish comments on here about last night seem a bit petty compared to the events and drama in the game. Props to otta and others for recognising the positives Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibilly99 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 up the Arsenal ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Otta Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Indeed.> > Arsenal showed real passion last night, and> deserve a tipped hat in their direction.Sorry but its not good enough really. You can dress it up as you like but its the end if the road for another season. And im sorry SJ but Milan may have been a different side had they not won the tie already. Great effort by Arsenal but I think it was attitude that won over. As soon as the gap was 1 goal it was shut up shop, next round please. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraferJack Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 It would be a brave or foolish team who had a gameplan of "let's not bother unless to get within a goal, then..."Arsenal's season has been another dud - 'tis true but that's not the same thing as building on what you haveEntirely possible (nay probable?) that we got beaten by a couple of goals last night. People didn't expect anything like those early goals (nor with any conviction)In the context of the last month where we have come back twice against big teams, the difference this year is that we are finishing (touch wood) on an upward trend, compared to recent seasons where we promised much by Feb only to disintegrate completely. Dress it up as YOU like, but the last 3 games against big teams has shown a different, more spirited Arsenal. And for a team which doesn't spend fortunes that's no small positive Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Fair enough argument SJ and its your team so its up to Arsenal fans it they are satisfied or not. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraferJack Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 It's an argument I have often enough with arsenal fans, never mind anyone elseYes I'd rather we won trophies but on balance yeah I'm happy. Seasons are frustrating but interesting. And unlike most of the other big clubs, we are in a sound financial footing. Chelsea or man city could make rangers or Portsmouth look like a model of stability if their owners up and leave Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Parkdrive Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Mick Mac Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > Arsenal take glory in defeat. Hmmm. Was that> not> > the last chance of a trophy this year?> > > You mean you didn't know. And yes, the performance> was excellent. I can never remember which of the> Scots teams you follow, but neither covered> themselves in glory this season, or were they even> in it?I support the Irish team. The team in the black. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I remember Liverpool in a Cup Winners Cup tie against PSG in about 1996 where they went out having not done quite enough despite winning the second leg at home.I thought it was a cracking match, and I felt proud of the team afterwards. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 The analysis very much depends if the team is on the rise or fall. For me Arsenal are om the fall. So I'm not sure you are making the same point Otta. My point is that a good performance does not necessarily change the overall downward trend. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 ...they'll be fine without RVP next season Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Anyway, what about Messi!!...phenomenal Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Indeed. Messi is a genius. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I think we knew that before. What did he do tonight? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undisputedtruth Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Wait till Messi reaches his peak. Now that's scary. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Mick Mac Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I think we knew that before. What did he do> tonight?...a mere 5 goals Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkdrive Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Jah Lush Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Yeah pity they lost the first leg 4-nil. Did they> bottle it second half?Just remind me again, who derailed your Europa cup dream? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraferJack Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Messi unquestionably awe-inspiringBut let's not forget he plays in a team 10 points behind the league leaders Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkdrive Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Mick Mac Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> The analysis very much depends if the team is on> the rise or fall. For me Arsenal are om the fall.> So I'm not sure you are making the same point> Otta. My point is that a good performance does not> necessarily change the overall downward trend.We are 4th in the league currently, and have played Champs League CONTINUOSLY for more seasons than City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham. We haven't spent gazillions like Livepool, United, City, Tottenham, and Chelsea and we show a healthy profit year. So yeah we're on a downward spiral. Could end up like Pompey, Rangers or Port Vale. FFS. Messi is a joy to watch, he's totally off the scale. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Looks like Arsenal are taking steps to replace RVP already. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Messi is brilliant, just was not aware of what he had done. His 5 goals may be up there with George Best's against Northampton Town? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Otta Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Looks like Arsenal are taking steps to replace RVP> already....more likely to replace Chamakh and/or Gervinho? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/430/#findComment-528952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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