QUOTE(kimhoong @ Jan 11 2010, 09:04 PM)
Well, Cahill's "class" is just another incident we got in the game. We discuss it as an isolated issue - it doesn't have to do with the match performance or result.
Once again, it's up to the player how he wants to act - and the same is up to the fans, on how the fans interpret his (the player's) action.
AW's warning to Denilson is a bit harsh to the boy but it's a tough lesson to be learned, not only to Denilson but to everyone who is playing in EPL. If you want to get medical attention, collapse and hold the ball. End of the story.
It's true that whenever there is a change in the team, a new balance is required in terms of positions, roles and responsibilities. As mentioned many times before, this season is very different whereby we have key players being absent (thru injuries or Internationals) one after another

It has been a hard season for us and I am proud that we have been doing well with all these.
I thought Arsene didn't warn him, he just talk to Denilson about it. Most online news said so, only one or two that say it's a warning.
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/-...ball-next-time-I wonder why must skysports news report it as a warning. Increasing a bit of sensation to the news?
QUOTE(ivanau88 @ Jan 11 2010, 09:32 PM)
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport...-my-future.htmlARSENE WENGER has told his Arsenal players they have 18 months to convince him to stay on as manager for the rest of his life.The Frenchman's current contract runs out at the end of next season.
And Wenger, 60, has admitted he is taking his time before making a decision on his future.
The Gunners have not won any silverware since lifting the FA Cup in 2005.
But Wenger, who took over in September 1996, insisted trophies will not help make his mind up.
His main concern is the club remains in good hands.
He told French TV if he signs a new contract it will be for the long-term and he would not look to work elsewhere.
Wenger added: "I am giving myself a bit of time to think.
"What is important is that the club is in good hands, whether they are mine or someone else's.
"Whether I personally leave on a positive or negative note is a little bit less important."Arsenal are still in the title hunt despite a frustrating 2-2 draw with Everton in blizzard conditions.
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How serious is this? Tactic or for real
First of all there is no quote of Arsene that say the player will decide his future. He just said he's giving himself some time to think.
Check out the bolded part.
The writer said the players need to convince Arsene to stay in the first sentence but there is no quote about that from Arsene himself. So how do the players convince Arsene in this case? The only thing that I could think of is by winning trophies. But then a few sentence below you'll see there is a quote by Arsene that say it's not about trophies it's about whether the club will be in good hands or not. Isn't that an obvious contradiction?
This post has been edited by redart: Jan 11 2010, 10:08 PM