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Chelsea (h) Post Match Thoughts: Balance found for mature Gunners

28th December 2010 admin

Cesc's return pass to Theo was executed by the king of assists, a player who has mastered the art of finding team mates in small spaces. A delicate chip, with backspin in between Ivanovic and into

Chelsea (h) Thoughts & Predictions: The time to beat Chelsea has to be now

27th December 2010 admin

If Abou Diaby plays I expect much of the responsibility to fall on his shoulders to pull the Chelsea defence around with his driving bursts and bits of individual skill to make openings for Nasri, Van Persie and whoever else is trying to make a few yards of space in the penalty area

Merry Christmas Visionaries & Picture special

25th December 2010 admin

Merry Christmas to all Gooners out there to those who celebrate and to those who don't I hope you are hopefully enjoying a few days off to recuperate before the new year. I am off to the in-laws today so there will be no normal blog as I have plenty of eating and drinking to do and as we all know time is very much of the essence, I am sure you understand. I would like to take the time to thank all the Gooners out there, especially the Visionaries who regularly read and comment on my ramblings.

Transfer rumour pain, Wilshere & Chelsea thoughts

24th December 2010 admin

Newsnow has always been my trusty news source, you used to be able to find a good array of articles, stories or even some really good tactical ramblings. You would get the odd article that was begging for a click. 'Arsenal set to tie up record mega deal super smash' that would have the 12 year olds fighting over themselves to click through and pretend that it could actually be real. I've been there myself

Vermaelen spin, Nani & The type of player I would buy for Arsenal

23rd December 2010 admin

I really like the idea of having an explosive, fast, skilful striker who was born to score goals. A 23 year old who would still improve and who was not afraid to miss chances. Someone who can be marked tightly for 80 minutes and then drill a snapshot into the far corner on the net on his weaker side. Off the top of my head, the type of player I am thinking of is a Samuel Eto'o of a few years ago. Don't ask me about where he would fit in with the rest of the players we have in that position because someone would probably have to go but that is the type of player that I would love to have in our

Would you do the Samba? Tommy return in sight & Snow joke for Szczesny

22nd December 2010 admin

26 years of age, powerful both on the floor and in the air and also a leader, well I assume he is a leader as he is the current club captain. He certainly is an intimidating presence on the pitch for the opposition. Having said that, I do not see how Arsene would be able to keep five center backs happy at the same time, especially as a partnership needs to be formed and developed and the best way for that to happen is for two players to keep playing together without much rotation

Does sensible spending show lack of ambition? & Strange injury situation

21st December 2010 admin

This isn't to say that all big money buys end up as flops because that is clearly not the case. It does however mean that you cannot be guaranteed to be a success just because you pay over the odds. The player you have is what is important and not the price on his head

Stoke City (h) Thoughts & Predictions: Shawcross and co secondary to three points

18th December 2010 admin

Arsene has some decisions to make. Cesc and Van Persie both need games but I struggle to see how all three can play in the same team unless the formation changes which I cannot see it doing

Close the transfer window, it’s cold & Rival run will end

16th December 2010 admin

I really hope to see a good display on the weekend. We have shown patches of top form and then drop off. The first 45 minutes against the Spuds, the first half an hour against both Villa and Fulham were fantastic but then we stop. I want to see us start and finish in the same purposeful

Final Manc thoughts, Returning spine will improve team & Diaby returns

15th December 2010 admin

It is no shame to lose 1-0 at Old Trafford. It doesn't make the defeat any less painful and I truly believed we would beat them but we have another chance to beat these teams at home. You never know, we may even have Cesc, Van Persie and Vermaelen purring smoothly by then. Those three players in shape and on form will be automatic starters in the big

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