24 Nov 2019 00:15:02
Another two points drift from our hands, but even as stoppage time approached there wasn't a shred of me that was nervous, I just knew we weren't going to win.

Sure I'd have taken the point before the game and the performance was good, dare I say acceptable, but it can't keep happening can it.

I think the thing that struck me most was at full time - regardless of the situation Arsenal and Emery are in - we are now a team so poor that the opposition fans boo when their side can't beat us at home. We hammered Arsenal 4-0 a few years ago. But we are now considered THAT bad. Rightly so. But that really got to me today.

Anyway. Watford up next. We all know what is needed. Norwich after that. Again we know what is needed. Everton may well be getting a new manager bounce soon because they're much better than Silva is making them out to be. Villa take on Newcastle tomorrow. Suddenly we will begin to look a lot more adrift than the table belies. Hence why the next two games are so so important.

A stat I found out today which I find as worrying as it is remarkable is that since Moussa scored his wonderful at Bramall Lane on SEPTEMBER 14TH, only Ings and Ward-Prowse have scored in the league for us. And considering how poor Ward-Prowse has been, I at least see now why Ralph can't drop him. That really is worrying.

I was at least happy with the set up today, wasn't happy leaving our life wires on the bench but it worked well against that Arsenal back line - we need to get Djenepo and Boufal involved from the start in the next two games, we can't be playing five at the back and inviting them onto us. But it did at least seem more like a Ralph performance so overall I'm probably moderately satisfied.

Away from the game, I will need some intel from one of you guys or maybe an Ed about these murmurings surrounding a Red Bull takeover akin to what happened at Leipzig? Is this a majority shareholder attempt if true and what on Earth is the plan!? Much obliged.


1.) 24 Nov 2019
24 Nov 2019 18:39:20
I’ve heard the red bull rumour aswell
And to be fare if Christian Horner wants to play in the centre of defence he’s welcome to it
I’ve already ear marked vestappen up front due to his Aggression I think he will do well
If anything red bull will give us wings
😂
Sorry had to write this.


2.) 24 Nov 2019
24 Nov 2019 18:56:40
In reply, reality is that Arsenal would score some when. Not (for a very long time) because we were awful and going to make a mistake, but simply the quality of some of Arsenals' players. We only drew because we failed to take our chances, simple as that. I think they were booing because we absolutely made them look second rate, we out fought them, out played them. We were superb and out inter play, passing, crispness was superb, at times breathtaking!

The removal of Romeu from midfield was like releasing us from chains. In stead of slow play, negative passing, poor man marking . we were dynamic, fast, clever . and a joy to watch!

I actually HOPE RH sticks to the 4 at the back and keeps Armstrong in midfield. There was always doubt about Djenepo and Boufal playing due to travel/ international commitments. But when they were introduced, Arsenal were run ragged. To be honest, I think RH should have kept one on the bench and strengthened the back/ midfield. We didn't need both on as we were winning at that point.


3.) 24 Nov 2019
24 Nov 2019 19:00:13
As for takeover . any takeover is better than what we have.
A lot of criticism is aimed at Kat L but come on, her father dies and she takes on a football club - just maybe she wanted to mourn.
She has kept 20% (i think) but I am sure she is disappointed with the lack of 'visibility' by the new owner!
Bring back Nicola Cortese :-)