Arsenal FA Cup SF Post-Match Thread

[simon23]

Based on tonight’s performance, we need at least 12 new players in the upcoming transfer window.

we do need a left back, centre half and a wide player who offers something different to Mahrez.

Season after we will need a centre forward/central striker to replace Aguero - Jesus is not enough

 

[Don Karleone]

So you do agree with me on something

Unfortunately yes

 

[Blu1]

At least pep looked pissed off!

we move on blues.

still one more little cup to go for before a big summer ahead

 

[Two Gun Bob]

Based on tonight’s performance, we need at least 12 new players in the upcoming transfer window.

And some step ladders.

 

[Toulousain85]

Credit where it's due. Arteta did his homework and got his tactic spot on tonight. Even if we were in form, don't think it would be easy to dismantle Arsenal the way they played today.

 

[chaddblue]

The one thing in our favour is we already lead the Madrid game

We might just about have enough to get through Madrid. But after that any decent manager with good players and a bit of pace in the team has been given the blueprint probably 10 times this season in how to beat us

I shudder at the thought of us coming up against Bayern Munich at some point down the line. To be honest I would have expected the Rags to do the same to us in the final. They've done that 3 times to us this season and that was when they were clueless and playing shite

 

[Winchester]

I’d rather not get relegated again. Seen that enough as I’m sure you have. Don’t use caps doesn’t make it right ;)

Think I will utilise my keyboard as I please

 

[cookster]

Never seen BT so positive about us. Getting beat is all it takes.

 

[willipp]

Was he heck as like

Considering our expectations and his standards, he was.

 

[CC1]

Based on tonight’s performance, we need at least 12 new players in the upcoming transfer window.

Hilarious

 

[BuryBlue1977]

Bad day at the office.
Think we all need to remember though.. 100 points, it’s not for everyone

 

[KennyG]

I’d cash in on Bernardo, Jesus. Gundogan, Stones, Mendy and Otamendi (free to a good home)

In Oyarzabal,Torres, Koulibaly, Alaba, Ake, Aoaur, Jimenez

 

[simon23]

Lads and lasses, that was an fa cup semi final, played like a friendly, where the fuck was the passion the pace and the fight.
Garcia is average, gundogan is shite, mendy is not a winger, kdb was rushing all game and pep was slow with the change.

fully agree on Gundogan and Mendy - he aint a fullback either

Dont think Garcia is the answer long term although he is a decent player

 

[mick10]

Think I will utilise my keyboard as I please

Ohhhhh. Ok chum lol

 

[Phil1]

sorry but he is one of our main problems

first goal - he stands 2-3 yds off his man and makes little effort to block the cross. - his is a common occurance

second goal- not witht he back line and plays Aubamayng onside -again this is common with him.

He is fucking awful and needs replacing.

Don’t agree with your final assessment but hey ho.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

The concentration levels of the players this season has been shocking. We have lost 13 games this season and it’s mostly to sides who are happy to sit back, allow us the ball and hit us with quick forward play on the break knowing that our defence is shit. Exactly what we used to do to sides.

We are becoming the ultimate flat track bullies. Hammering sides at the bottom or with limited attacking options but struggling against anyone organised and with pace in their forward line.

Which players have been better than a 7/10 this season? Previously they were ALL 8 or 9.

Where has the press gone? It was none existent at times tonight,

Silva going, Fernandinho legs look gone, Aguero injury prone and in his 30’s. Who is going to take the bull by the horns and start leading this next bunch. Who is the next captain?

Very disappointing end to the domestic campaign given who we were playing.

It could be Pep burnout. It has happened at Barca and Bayern. If he wants to stay longer than another year, we need a biggish turnover of our squad. 4 or 5.

 

[paulchapo]

Agreed. This only works if he is renewing, as we need to buy for the future and have some stability.

It doesn't matter if he goes, three world class players in key positions are still needed.

 

[ID70]

Performed like the Charity Shield match against Arsenal a few years back, luckily not having to travel back this time

 

[LongsightM13]

García did OK. His

Maybe the ruthlessness should extend to Pep.

He certainly shouldn’t be immune from any questions. This is far from a one-off, we have all watched that exact same game too many times this season

 

[simon23]

I’d cash in on Bernardo, Jesus. Gundo and Stones, Mandy and Otamendi free to a good home.

In Oyarzabal,Torres, Koulibaly, Alaba, Ake, Aoaur, Jimenez

agree on everyone accept Bernardo - not his best season but he has a lot to offer

Wouldnt touch Oyarzaba - too simialr to what we have and Alaba aint coming as he doesnt want to play in the prem

Ake - very unsure about