sure or not bout the news?i only see arseblog trolling at twitter with lehmann's pics

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Added on March 14, 2011, 11:38 pmsure or not bout the news?i only see arseblog trolling at twitter with lehmann's pics

This post has been edited by sickx: Mar 14 2011, 11:38 PM

lehman? what? he dive sure patah tulang ed..

Lehmann might sign indeed, pending a medical. Will be on the bench.

I had guessed we'd get a keeper in before the next Premier League game so not surprised. And considering that lack of candidates, I think Lehmann is as good as it gets.

EDIT: Guardian's talking about it: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/ma...n-arsenal-talks

Bartley has had a few good performances so far, solid in defence, using his height well, a solid passer at the back and has already scored a goal (corner header). Also has been praised for his attitude, so another plus there.

My brother has the same opinions about Diaby as you and I can understand that, although I do think Diaby adds some steel to the team, which was useful against Evertone when we were getting kicked around in the middle of the park, so I'd say he certainly still has a role.

Denilson, I agree. I do hope he does well even if he leaves, of course, being a poor kid successfully avoiding bad influences and all.

To be fair, Diaby was very useful vs. Newcastle (before being sent off), with brillian tackling stats and the scond highest passer after Fabregas, and also the best pass completion rate. He also brought in physicality against Everton. These reasons alone means he will stay, I believe.

As for crossing fullbacks, that's less the fault of the fullbacks as the system we play. We're not as much a crossing team and we prefer cut-ins and low pullbacks, which are better performed by more advanced players. Our fullbacks provide good width but we're not generally a team that uses the width for crosses.

This post has been edited by minority: Mar 14 2011, 11:40 PM

Not to sound like a broken record (in bringing up the past) but Ashley Cole while at Arsenal made a huge contribution to our attacking play. Was it not the same system ?
It's not just their lack of crossing ability that bothers me but their minimal contribution to the attack.

Around 10 years would be my own standards. I doubt many fans will share my opinions.

Also, I don't think that they have a formal 10-year plan, just that I think that switching to a youth-oriented system takes time and it's too early to say that he has failed and needs a radical change, which is what a lot of people have reacted with in the last few days. "Failure" is too strong a word to use right now and I believe there is still a good chance that this team will come good.



Granted, not nearly as much as other of the Big Four/Five/Six, but reasonable and not low enough to be stereotyped as a kedekut club.

The falling tide lowers all boats, definitely, but Arsenal will be best equip to adapt, e.g. capable of offerring the best deals to players relative to other clubs. It's always the relative position to other clubs that matter instead of the absolute wealth of the club. Even if revert to paying players £1000 a week as per the early 90s, the club who can pay £1500 still has the edge.

As for how much fun, perhaps for some people, less fun. But the legions of Rangers-Celtic fans and Madrid-Barca fans surely don't mind so I reckon a lot of people won't find it less fun. A win against Spuds is good regardless of who they field, in my opinion.

And besides, Arsenal would never be the only high profile club around. Even if the likes of Man Utd and Liverpool are battered, they;d still remain big clubs. The financial grounding of Arsenal provides greater stability, is all.

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Added on March 14, 2011, 11:57 pmYou're quite right about Cole, but for better or worst, our style has changed significantly from the more direct style of the past. We're now more tippy-tappy and our fullbacks seem to be there to provide width more than anything. My point is that it seems more a function of team instructions than fullback timidness.

And to be fair, Sagna is a marauding runner and one of the most tireless player on the field, puts in a few assists and shots on goal every once in a while.

Perhaps they could contribute more a la Dani Alves (the *******).

Trawling through the stats though, it seems that Sagna's assist numbers match Cashley's. so I won't say the gap is so big. I am personally more worried about Clichy's defensive performances (raising hands instead of chasing David Villa in that goal at the Grove)

This post has been edited by minority: Mar 14 2011, 11:57 PM

Lehmann should smack some sense on Koscielny and Squillaci

as a player or coach? before i heard he wud be coaching our gk.

lehmann and almunia had grunges before i heard.

back together in one team, dressing room might get a bit hot

as a player..

backup for almunia

Ooooo this is nice. Hahhaa.

nothing said about lehmann in arsenal fb

not sure if this has been posted, but a nice read

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/ap...ewsstory.sport8

http://www.arsenalreport.com/2011/03/the-m...ing-in-6-years/

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Added on March 15, 2011, 3:44 amthe news about lehmann is on bbc sport wo
can't be fake?

This post has been edited by chika138: Mar 15 2011, 03:44 AM

yup, the author view is similar as mine. Many old timers Arsenal supporter think that the current impatience is driven by younger generation who witness the Double and Invincible era.

And those comments about Lehmann coming back to Arsenal at soccernet make me laugh. This is just emergency signing, yet most of the hater make a big fuzz for it like Arsene Wenger has lost his plot etc.

This post has been edited by Angel of Deth: Mar 15 2011, 06:28 AM

lehmann, I doubt almunia will works with him

i would love to see the old man screaming again. Oyeahh. Btw, miquel gonna have time to shine..i like his style..he knows where to stand.

This post has been edited by leymar7: Mar 15 2011, 06:48 AM

After W.B.A game.. hope more players back after the international break..

lehmann is just a temporary bench goalie which not expected to play any league match unless almunia injures again ...

it is not a big deal actually ...

I'm not a fan of re-signing players as well. But I'm not complaining simply because there is little or no decent GK that is available for loan at the moment and we desperately need some cover.

can the signing of lehmann possibly fired up almunia once again?