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re: Arsenal 2015/2016 Season Long Thread

Posted on 9/12/15 at 11:40 am to
Posted by RTR America
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Posted on 9/12/15 at 11:40 am to
Posted by dgnx6
Member since Feb 2006
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Posted on 9/12/15 at 2:52 pm to
Theo missed so many chances, if it were giroud yall be all over him. This stoke side is a lil diff than we are used to seeing. they were def playing more open so i think Theo worked in this case. But we got to finish. at 1-0 all it would take was one shot from stoke to tie it up.

I liked Gabriel in there as well, overall a very good performance from the defense. I think we can settle on monreal and bellerin moving forward.
Posted by Stewie Griffin
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2005
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Posted on 9/12/15 at 5:01 pm to
I was all over Theo after his misses much as I was all over Giroud when he had his miss.

And I applauded both for their goals.

I like both of them. For what they bring. Their limitations are obvious. But We may have the best midfield and defense in the league. If our forwards can be average in terms of conversion, we can compete for a title.
Posted by Jabroni
USA
Member since Jan 2013
673 posts
Posted on 9/13/15 at 10:07 am to
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Gabriel has featured in 11 games for Arsenal. With him on the field, the team has conceded 4 goals. Record in those games: W10 D1 #afc

He has slid into this team really well, especially considering the language barriers. I'd have to wonder if he displaces Per sooner than most of us thought.
Posted by Stewie Griffin
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Member since Feb 2005
16148 posts
Posted on 9/13/15 at 10:27 am to
Coquelin has not committed a foul in any game but Palace.

He's gone 27 straight challenges (interceptions, tackles, aerial duels) withouT fouling.

I still can't believe how good he is.
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
118196 posts
Posted on 9/13/15 at 10:35 am to
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I still can't believe how good he is.


It is crazy when you really think about it. He and Kos are Arsenal's most consistent players. Coquelin has been amazing.
Posted by crazy4lsu
Member since May 2005
39798 posts
Posted on 9/13/15 at 10:39 am to
The slide tackle that led to the first goal was excellent.
Posted by timlan2057
In the Shadow of Tiger Stadium
Member since Sep 2005
20472 posts
Posted on 9/13/15 at 1:57 pm to
Coq has been the very definition of "holding midfielder."
Posted by TeLeFaWx
Dallas, TX
Member since Aug 2011
29311 posts
Posted on 9/13/15 at 5:14 pm to
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Theo missed so many chances, if it were giroud yall be all over him.


Agreed. Giroud gets unfair criticism because he lacks pretty runs.
Posted by timlan2057
In the Shadow of Tiger Stadium
Member since Sep 2005
20472 posts
Posted on 9/14/15 at 4:41 am to
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Agreed. Giroud gets unfair criticism because he lacks pretty runs.


From what I've seen, the frustration at the multitude of missed chances from cf the last couple years has been pretty evenly distributed here, whether Welbz, Theo, or Giroud.

If Arsene is going to play a "hybrid" striker, let's put Sanchez there.
Posted by Stewie Griffin
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2005
16148 posts
Posted on 9/14/15 at 11:15 am to
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Theo Walcott's chance conversion in the last 4 seasons is 20%. The same as Thierry Henry's chance conversion in his last 4 seasons at Arsenal. Aguero's is 21%.


From Orbinho.

Also, Walcott has 11 in his last 11 starts (7 were at RW), but he has 9 goals in 8 career starts at CF for Arsenal.

Pretty productive.
Posted by cwil177
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2011
29606 posts
Posted on 9/14/15 at 11:19 am to
We just need Theo on the field. The dynamism and speed he provides is invaluable. CF RW whatever.
Posted by ThisWayChad
Member since Nov 2009
2556 posts
Posted on 9/14/15 at 1:18 pm to
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We just need Theo on the field. The dynamism and speed he provides is invaluable. CF RW whatever.


I'm in this camp. If Giroud is playing up top, Theo needs to start on the wing.
Posted by RTR America
Memphis, TN
Member since Aug 2012
39600 posts
Posted on 9/14/15 at 4:56 pm to
I am in this camp as well. I also find the idea that his reluctance to track back being some big hinderance a bit overblown. Outside of games against big teams on the road, we will very rarely not have the ball.
Posted by Stewie Griffin
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2005
16148 posts
Posted on 9/14/15 at 5:52 pm to
It's completely overblown with Hector and Coquelin's protection behind him. It's not like Ox is a defensive work horse.
Posted by StraightCashHomey21
Aberdeen,NC
Member since Jul 2009
126745 posts
Posted on 9/15/15 at 8:48 am to
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BREAKING: Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere requires surgery on hairline fracture in left leg #SSNHQ
Posted by Jabroni
USA
Member since Jan 2013
673 posts
Posted on 9/15/15 at 9:26 am to
So it looks like Barca/Roma is on FS1 tomorrow. Does this mean we are subjected to Fox's awful streaming service?
Posted by ThisWayChad
Member since Nov 2009
2556 posts
Posted on 9/15/15 at 10:29 am to
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BREAKING: Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere requires surgery on hairline fracture in left leg #SSNHQ


Based on the rehab plans for Welbeck and Wilshere, someone tasked with evaluating injuries for Arsenal is apparently less than awesome at their job.

Posted by DestrehanTiger
Houston, TX by way of Louisiana
Member since Nov 2005
13399 posts
Posted on 9/15/15 at 10:53 am to
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So it looks like Barca/Roma is on FS1 tomorrow. Does this mean we are subjected to Fox's awful streaming service?


Uverse in Houston has it on FS2. I know a lot of places either don't have FS2 in HD or at all, but I just thought I'd throw that out there.
Posted by DB10_AFC
South Louisiana
Member since Jun 2012
7080 posts
Posted on 9/15/15 at 11:49 am to
If you have directv it is on channel 618 tomorrow.
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