| Where do we start? 18:10 - Aug 8 with 10053 views | LowExpectations |
There is one main reason we lost today, and that was due to the lack of tactical awareness from our manager Chris Ramsey. When playing a team known for their strength, height and overall reliance on physical prowess, it may seem simple to realise "hey, maybe we should play to their weaknesses", however, Chris Ramsey is oblivious to this. The only tactic seen today was what I call "The Sunday League kickabout". This 'tactic' entails kicking the ball as hard as you can to the striker and pray for the best, though it looks like we were praying to the wrong God. Austin was invisible except from a few good lay offs and shots early on in the game, though it seemed he was more interested in keeping himself fit so he can pass the medical for his new club (maybe Chris' idea?), and the least said about Henry the better. Despite this there was a player that stood out from the rest, and that was... Jamie Mackie. Despite many claiming he lacks the skill, I believe his passes and dribbling were menacing, though this can't be said for his woeful shot that was rewarded with a corner... Just. Moreover, when you bring on a 6"3 striker who is known for his aerial ability, you don't stick him on corner duty, you put him the key target man in the box. Despite the midfield and attacking performance (excluding Luongo who showed promise), the defence was relatively solid, and you can't blame them for the superb Tony Watt's goal. What are your thoughts about the game? |  | | |  |
| Where do we start? on 13:20 - Aug 10 with 772 views | simmo |
Arsenal had an amazing pre-season, signed a brilliant player in a position highlighted by fans as one that needed sorting and were at home. Still lost 2-0 against a West Ham team in the midst of massive changes with new personnel.
Wenger Out. |  |
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| Where do we start? on 13:22 - Aug 10 with 769 views | JonDoeman |
| Where do we start? on 13:20 - Aug 10 by simmo |
Arsenal had an amazing pre-season, signed a brilliant player in a position highlighted by fans as one that needed sorting and were at home. Still lost 2-0 against a West Ham team in the midst of massive changes with new personnel.
Wenger Out. |
I enjoyed that match. |  |
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| Where do we start? on 13:24 - Aug 10 with 762 views | stevec |
| Where do we start? on 13:10 - Aug 10 by Antti_Heinola |
Bit laboured, Steve. Good try though.
Thanks for lumping me in with Neil, though. He knows more about football than 90% of this board put together, so that's a massive (and unexpected) compliment! |
Bugger, that wasn't meant to happen. |  | | |
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