We still have you and Chelsea to play yet. My bum's going to be squeaking. After last season, that lofty throne is still capable of collapsing.:eek:
It won't - you have a canny manager, unlike us! I think last season really stung Fergie, he made sure it wouldn't happen again by going to an old 'mate' and persuaded him to part with his best striker!
It won't - you have a canny manager, unlike us! I think last season really stung Fergie, he made sure it wouldn't happen again by going to an old 'mate' and persuaded him to part with his best striker!
I thought of that - looks like Spurs will finish above us (though it will be close - if we win our game in hand the gap is only 1) - I think Chelsea will be the competition for 4th spot.
We've got it sewn up. You only need to look at the upcoming fixtures.
It staggers me there are people who still believe that we might finish 3rd or 5th.
Delighted with the result today. Professional job done well.
I'm convinced if we keep winning we'll make the top four place that every team in the league covets - and some of our fans seem so quick to sneer at.
It's sneered at because an entire season based around nothing more than securing a couple of group games against Olympiakos, Schalke & Sparta Prague for the following season year after year becomes incredibly futile.
And for those of us who remember 1987, 1993 etc with great fondness, the current attitude around the club and from the Arsene Knows crowd epitomises so much that is wrong with modern day football.
It's sneered at because an entire season based around nothing more than securing a couple of group games against Olympiakos, Schalke & Sparta Prague for the following season year after year becomes incredibly futile.
And for those of us who remember 1987, 1993 etc with great fondness, the current attitude around the club and from the Arsene Knows crowd epitomises so much that is wrong with modern day football.
Yes its not sneering at getting in the CL places at all. Its disillusionment that we aren't even trying to challenge for the league or the CL and treat the cups with contempt. If we aimed high and finished fourth I'd be very happy. But we don't, we actually seem to aim for fourth to start with. Every season we are told we will mount a challenge in the next season but never do and if anything are going backwards. Its stale and no one believes a word of it any more. Just like every year we get told of the transfer activity that will take place whenever season tickets are up for renewal or the AGM or similar is taking place. Then nothing happens.
We thought the beginning of this season was different with early signings being made. Thought that was a statement of intent. Then what happens? We sell two of our best players and get rid of a few more whilst struggling to get rid of any of the dross. End result a squad no better, and arguably weaker than the season before.
I will be really pleased to be in the CL again next year if we make it but dispirited in the ethos behind it.
We've got it sewn up. You only need to look at the upcoming fixtures.
It staggers me there are people who still believe that we might finish 3rd or 5th.
We've almost got top 4 sewn up, maybe even 3rd. Good win for Spurs today though.
Chelsea will get less than 70 points with their fixtures, meaning we need 17 from 24.
Win 5, Draw 2 and Lose 1, leaving room for an inevitable loss at Fulham/QPR and a non-win to United and Everton
Anyway WBA next, tough, but Mulumbu missing is a huge blow for them
Hmm- yes just imagine all those top players and Flappy still in goal.
Can't get excited by any of this at all I'm afraid.
As usual we are stringing a few wins together to get into the CL so next season can be exactly the same yet again.
Perfect for the board, perfect for Wenger but in no way addressing the serious malaise that is at the heart of the club.
It's all a big :yawn:.
As for that CL record- we've got past the quarter finals twice in 15 years, which is a lamentable performance from such a highly paid manager who is also supposed to be 'Le Genius'.
Hmm- yes just imagine all those top players and Flappy still in goal.
Can't get excited by any of this at all I'm afraid.
As usual we are stringing a few wins together to get into the CL so next season can be exactly the same yet again.
Perfect for the board, perfect for Wenger but in no way addressing the serious malaise that is at the heart of the club.
It's all a big :yawn:.
Couldn't have put it better myself. The malaise at the club has affected me too, we've seen it all before and nothing will change any time soon!
Is season ticket renewal time coming close ?? arsenal always go on about the big players they are going to buy when they need the season tickets renewed.
when they are they don't buy any big players,done or another season..
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Yup, it is nice to be on our throne again, it seems to have been a bit abused by the last occupants though sadly.
No bum squeaking at this end, no collapsing throne this time.
It won't - you have a canny manager, unlike us! I think last season really stung Fergie, he made sure it wouldn't happen again by going to an old 'mate' and persuaded him to part with his best striker!
Can we have Whilshire and/or Carzola next please?
No outstaying your welcome now!
If we can beat City and Chelsea i'd be happy with a point.:cool:
Delighted with the result today. Professional job done well.
I'm convinced if we keep winning we'll make the top four place that every team in the league covets - and some of our fans seem so quick to sneer at.
We've got it sewn up. You only need to look at the upcoming fixtures.
It staggers me there are people who still believe that we might finish 3rd or 5th.
It's sneered at because an entire season based around nothing more than securing a couple of group games against Olympiakos, Schalke & Sparta Prague for the following season year after year becomes incredibly futile.
And for those of us who remember 1987, 1993 etc with great fondness, the current attitude around the club and from the Arsene Knows crowd epitomises so much that is wrong with modern day football.
Yes its not sneering at getting in the CL places at all. Its disillusionment that we aren't even trying to challenge for the league or the CL and treat the cups with contempt. If we aimed high and finished fourth I'd be very happy. But we don't, we actually seem to aim for fourth to start with. Every season we are told we will mount a challenge in the next season but never do and if anything are going backwards. Its stale and no one believes a word of it any more. Just like every year we get told of the transfer activity that will take place whenever season tickets are up for renewal or the AGM or similar is taking place. Then nothing happens.
We thought the beginning of this season was different with early signings being made. Thought that was a statement of intent. Then what happens? We sell two of our best players and get rid of a few more whilst struggling to get rid of any of the dross. End result a squad no better, and arguably weaker than the season before.
I will be really pleased to be in the CL again next year if we make it but dispirited in the ethos behind it.
I agree.
It will be 15 consecutive years if we do it again this year.
That is phenomenal - and the stuff some clubs only dream of.
We'd be lucky to sign up Gotze next season, let alone two of his international teammates.
It isn't April the first just yet is it?
We've almost got top 4 sewn up, maybe even 3rd. Good win for Spurs today though.
Chelsea will get less than 70 points with their fixtures, meaning we need 17 from 24.
Win 5, Draw 2 and Lose 1, leaving room for an inevitable loss at Fulham/QPR and a non-win to United and Everton
Anyway WBA next, tough, but Mulumbu missing is a huge blow for them
Sagna - Mert - Kos - Monreal
Bender - Wilshere
Cazorla - Goetze - Podolski
Lewandowski
Magnificent
Hmm- yes just imagine all those top players and Flappy still in goal.
Can't get excited by any of this at all I'm afraid.
As usual we are stringing a few wins together to get into the CL so next season can be exactly the same yet again.
Perfect for the board, perfect for Wenger but in no way addressing the serious malaise that is at the heart of the club.
It's all a big :yawn:.
As for that CL record- we've got past the quarter finals twice in 15 years, which is a lamentable performance from such a highly paid manager who is also supposed to be 'Le Genius'.
Couldn't have put it better myself. The malaise at the club has affected me too, we've seen it all before and nothing will change any time soon!
when they are they don't buy any big players,done or another season..
been here before a million times
Top flight for 90 consecutive odd years. It's like a trophy!
spuds get it last day of the season.