Arsenal (H) 18/2: Build-Up & Match Thread

[EnglishBob]

I didn't watch the Forest game either. How could it be worse than this?

It just was. One of the most pathetic displays in living memory.

 

[Jinky]

Fucking hell, did we just have a shot?!

 

[Alan]

It’s more subconscious probably they know they’re playing for just pride whereas Arsenal are trying to win the league.

In my "must bend over backwards to defend players" mind, playing for pride probably went out the window a while ago. There's very little pride to be taken at this point, and the infrastructure isn't even there to put them in a position to do so.

IMV.

 

[YoungWolf]

I didn't watch the Forest game either. How could it be worse than this?

It seems hard to believe but it was. We gave the ball away so many times in front of our penalty area it was incredible

 

[YoungWolf]

In my "must bend over backwards to defend players" mind, playing for pride probably went out the window a while ago. There's very little pride to be taken at this point, and the infrastructure isn't even there to put them in a position to do so.

IMV.

I’m surprised that there’s been less visible arguments on the pitch though. Surely one or two of them are bothered by this.

Closest we’ve got is Doc’s post match interview and Sa the other day

 

[Jinky]

Tolu the worst player at heading the ball at the club?

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

I can 100% throw it further than Mosquera, but then so could Rick Allen.

 

[jd1981]

Pass completion rate so far is at 60% wolves and 89% Arsenal you absolutely don’t stand a chance at any level with those stats

 

[NicholasG1973]

Plucky Wolves.

Still in the game.

 

[Dire Wolf]

As utterly inept as we are, Arsenal have also looked pretty fucking shit.

 

[jd1981]

Arsenal aren’t that great example being we’re somehow still in this game, even still the quality gap is huge. Not like it’s city under Pep 4 years ago or Liverpool under Klopp.

 

[Jolemai]

Hoddle's thoughts after the break to look forward to...

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

It’s more subconscious probably they know they’re playing for just pride whereas Arsenal are trying to win the league.

I think that is definitely true, we will naturally be 10% off the pace due to our position (and that's before ability!), then you throw in how desperately low their confidence must be.

This is not sympathy by the way.

 

[Celtiña]

That number 9 Amstrong... for me its so strange player.... Not look like striker, dont understand what are the attributes of that player.

He played on premier or championship?

 

[big mean bunny]

I love that the Arsenal lad dived, it was checked and cleared and then they booked a Wolves player for asking why he wasn't booked for diving.

 

[Wolftone]

Apart from Santi Bueno (who should be our captain next season), Joao G and possibly Mane, I hate absolutely every single player in our squad.

It’s quite an achievement.

Krecji as well (cant be bothered to check the spelling) seems ok ability/attitude to me

 

[big mean bunny]

That number 9 Amstrong... for me its WTF.... Not look like striker, dont understand what are the attributes of that player.

He played on premier or championship?

He is basically a championship player. Never been good enough for the Prem on multiple occasions, but he is very much a box striker or between the goalines striker you would want to play in a striking partnership. Not what Wolves are doing with him.

 

[Aikiwolf]

Dreadful. The past three PL games show why RE has to go at the end of the season (I don't want a new manager tainted by this squad).

The players have given up, can't even be motivated to play against the probably champions. They can't even be arsed enough to try and play with the hope of a new club next season.

Fire then all into the sun, take the punishment for not fulfilling the rest of our fixtures and we can all have a nice break from these rats.

 

[Jinky]

Krecji as well (cant be bothered to check the spelling) seems ok ability/attitude to me

Nah. Getting worse by the week. Genuinely looks like he’s running in quicksand.

 

[Celtiña]

He is basically a championship player. Never been good enough for the Prem on multiple occasions, but he is very much a box striker or between the goalines striker you would want to play in a striking partnership. Not what Wolves are doing with him.

He is to small, not fast, and the movements with the ball dont are really good... in defense he dont made good presoure...

I think are a normal player to chanpionship, but not good to try up to premier.

I like Tolu, but have the same problem of Larsen, not receibe many good balls and assist.

For me the changes are the number 9 Amstrong for one MF and try put more passes, hold the ball up all, and try use wings to put a lot centers to Tolu.