Redknapp reckons

[Flavs]

http://www.skysports.com/opinion/story/0,,18932_7092776,00.html

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[LDG]

He's literally right.

[Grebbo]

It's a sad day when Redknapp knows your team's faults but our manager earning £6m per year evidently doesn't.

[Darth Vela]

Tbf, we already have one leader at the back in Vermaelen and the drive and character of Rambo and Wilshere in midfield only adds to that, we need to add a defender but it's just lazy to write it off as 'needing leaders' without actually looking at what we have and what this fabled 'leader' would actually give us.

[Letters]

It's a sad day when Redknapp knows your team's faults but our manager earning £6m per year evidently doesn't.

Hence Jamie Redknapp's long and illustrious career as a manager.
Very easy to sit on the sidelines (or on the internet) pointing out faults.

[Grebbo]

Hence Jamie Redknapp's long and illustrious career as a manager.
Very easy to sit on the sidelines (or on the internet) pointing out faults.

Wenger sits on the sidelines doing fuck all as well judging by the previous 7 years.

[Letters]

Wenger sits on the sidelines doing fuck all as well judging by the previous 7 years.

2004 was 7 years ago, seem to remember we weren't bad then.

Some of the decisions he's made recently are baffling but
a) We don't know what's going on inside the club and
b) It's pretty unlikely he can't see what the problems are given that a load of internet twats (no offence) can.

Doing something about them though...well, that's easier said than done. That's why he gets the big bucks of course but I'm sure he's not oblivious to the problems.

[Grebbo]

2004 was 7 years ago, seem to remember we weren't bad then.

Some of the decisions he's made recently are baffling but
a) We don't know what's going on inside the club and
b) It's pretty unlikely he can't see what the problems are given that a load of internet twats (no offence) can.

Doing something about them though...well, that's easier said than done. That's why he gets the big bucks of course but I'm sure he's not oblivious to the problems.

Yeah like I said - 7 years.

Is it really easier said than done though? Could YOU or any manager in the world not buy three better players than Squillacci, Koscielny and Chamakh last summer?? I mean c'mon seriously they are so shite it's unbelievable.

He spends all that money on Ox and doesn't go and buy a decent defender? It's just crazy.

[Letters]

Is it really easier said than done though?

Yes. Otherwise why aren't you or I earning millions a year at a top club?

Like I said, some of his decisions of late have been baffling but if you think any idiot could have kept us top 4 in the last few years then...well, we'll agree to disagree about that. Only him and Fergie have consistently kept a PL club in the CL places, many others have tried and failed. Quite a few have spent quite a lot of money and failed to. I'm starting to wonder about him and IMO he should have been sacked for the end of last season but I don't believe he's suddenly a bumbling idiot who can't see what our problems are.

[Niall_Quinn]

Tbf, we already have one leader at the back in Vermaelen and the drive and character of Rambo and Wilshere in midfield only adds to that, we need to add a defender but it's just lazy to write it off as 'needing leaders' without actually looking at what we have and what this fabled 'leader' would actually give us.

Not sure that TV is a leader as much as a headless chicken. I don't dispute he's committed but I'm not sure he uses that commitment to drive the team on, seems to me it's more a personal thing with him throwing himself around more or charging up and down the pitch when the going gets tough. Which is great of course because so few of our mob do it. And maybe that's where the problem lies, maybe we could put a Tony Adams or John Terry in there and the rest would still stroll around with their heads down. We can't seriously be relying on two kids in the middle to be leaders either. Maybe naturally they have that sort of temperament but they need the experience to go along with it to be genuinely effective.

Just think back to that collapse last season, there are some seriously weak personalities in this team, players who chuck it in under the merest hint of pressure. Yes we have TV and Jack and Aaron and even RvPs tantrums can be a help sometimes. But I think we'll need more. How could it hurt getting Parker in? He's a blood and guts character that would be ideal sitting in the middle beside Jack. Plus this duo could well be together on the International stage as well and that could only help the understanding. I bet Wenger is too much of a football snob to even consider it. More fool him and woe is us.

Are there any Shearers knocking around? We could do with a cunt like that up front supporting RvP. Someone mentioned Cahill, not a Shearer in terms of his play but certainly similar in character. Then, of course, there's the other Cahill at the back. If we go another transfer round without signing him then Wenger should be shot.

And a goalkeeper. We're deluding ourselves if we think a rookie can pull out a whole season and effectively command the defence when the chips are down. Given needed an escape route, he should already be here. Wenger fucking around for two years over the keeper position has put paid to any hopes of filling that void though.

Think of it, a solid keeper, Sagna (personally I'd have Jenkinson, better all round player), Cahill, Vermaelen, Gibbs (Baines should be here already), Jack, Parker, Arshavin/ Genvino, Theo, RvP and some seriously scary fucker up front. Then the bench starts to look okay too. It's unrealistic now we are approaching the start of another season without having addressed the problems. But if we'd have added one or two a year. Wenger has been seriously negligent. He should have been sacked by now.

[Fist of Lehmann]

Redknapp reckons copypaste opinion.

For someone who is paid handsomely for his opinions, this articule could have been ghost written by an ordinary fan of average intelligence and no specialised football knowledge or insight.

[Master Splinter]

Redknapp reckons copypaste opinion.

For someone who is paid handsomely for his opinions, this articule could have been ghost written by an ordinary fan of average intelligence and no specialised football knowledge or insight.

Welcome to the glorious world of football journalism/broadcasting.

[Niall_Quinn]

Yes. Otherwise why aren't you or I earning millions a year at a top club?

Because I choose not to.

[Darth Vela]

Not sure that TV is a leader as much as a headless chicken. I don't dispute he's committed but I'm not sure he uses that commitment to drive the team on, seems to me it's more a personal thing with him throwing himself around more or charging up and down the pitch when the going gets tough. Which is great of course because so few of our mob do it. And maybe that's where the problem lies, maybe we could put a Tony Adams or John Terry in there and the rest would still stroll around with their heads down. We can't seriously be relying on two kids in the middle to be leaders either. Maybe naturally they have that sort of temperament but they need the experience to go along with it to be genuinely effective.

Just think back to that collapse last season, there are some seriously weak personalities in this team, players who chuck it in under the merest hint of pressure. Yes we have TV and Jack and Aaron and even RvPs tantrums can be a help sometimes. But I think we'll need more. How could it hurt getting Parker in? He's a blood and guts character that would be ideal sitting in the middle beside Jack. Plus this duo could well be together on the International stage as well and that could only help the understanding. I bet Wenger is too much of a football snob to even consider it. More fool him and woe is us.

Are there any Shearers knocking around? We could do with a cunt like that up front supporting RvP. Someone mentioned Cahill, not a Shearer in terms of his play but certainly similar in character. Then, of course, there's the other Cahill at the back. If we go another transfer round without signing him then Wenger should be shot.

And a goalkeeper. We're deluding ourselves if we think a rookie can pull out a whole season and effectively command the defence when the chips are down. Given needed an escape route, he should already be here. Wenger fucking around for two years over the keeper position has put paid to any hopes of filling that void though.

Think of it, a solid keeper, Sagna (personally I'd have Jenkinson, better all round player), Cahill, Vermaelen, Gibbs (Baines should be here already), Jack, Parker, Arshavin/ Genvino, Theo, RvP and some seriously scary fucker up front. Then the bench starts to look okay too. It's unrealistic now we are approaching the start of another season without having addressed the problems. But if we'd have added one or two a year. Wenger has been seriously negligent. He should have been sacked by now.

That's all very well and I agree with a good deal of that (especially Parker, I think he could add something to us) but with personalities like Denilson/Bendtner/Almunia on the way out and a few stronger guys (imo) coming into the squad, like Miyachi/Frimpong?Lansbury, guys that have always looked committed, I think we're stronger in that department.

I simply disagree with your assessment of Vermaelen, sure he pushes forwards from the back but you can see him trying to organise out there and urging people on, that's what a 'leader at the back' should do imo, and incidentally, not something Cahill is especially good at from what I've seen, he can take care of himself though which is a step-up from Squillaci.

[Niall_Quinn]

Miyachi/Frimpong?Lansbury

Rookies. Fair enough everyone has to start somewhere but the question is whether these guys will stand up when the going gets tough. They might, they might not. Wenger is rolling the dice again and hoping for a different result. Two of these kids have been brought up the Arsenal way (TM), which is a bit worrying.

[Letters]

Because I choose not to.

All the top clubs choose you not to too, which is a happy co-incidence ;)

[Niall_Quinn]

All the top clubs choose you not to too, which is a happy co-incidence ;)

Just sour grapes on their part, fuck 'em.

[fari]

That's all very well and I agree with a good deal of that (especially Parker, I think he could add something to us) but with personalities like Denilson/Bendtner/Almunia on the way out and a few stronger guys (imo) coming into the squad, like Miyachi/Frimpong?Lansbury, guys that have always looked committed, I think we're stronger in that department.

I simply disagree with your assessment of Vermaelen, sure he pushes forwards from the back but you can see him trying to organise out there and urging people on, that's what a 'leader at the back' should do imo, and incidentally, not something Cahill is especially good at from what I've seen, he can take care of himself though which is a step-up from Squillaci.

well said.

[Darth Vela]

Rookies. Fair enough everyone has to start somewhere but the question is whether these guys will stand up when the going gets tough. They might, they might not. Wenger is rolling the dice again and hoping for a different result. Two of these kids have been brought up the Arsenal way (TM), which is a bit worrying.

It's the same with anyone we bring in, it's a risk either way but from what I've seen these guys have the right attitude over the guys on the way out, it might not be enough but it's an improvement and if the CB on his way has the right attitude too then we'll be even closer to the point of non-collapse.

[Niall_Quinn]

It's the same with anyone we bring in, it's a risk either way but from what I've seen these guys have the right attitude over the guys on the way out, it might not be enough but it's an improvement and if the CB on his way has the right attitude too then we'll be even closer to the point of non-collapse.

The Non-Collapse(TM) It's on!

[Darth Vela]

:lol:

Fingers crossed.

[Ironing]

Jamie redknapp is literally (figuratively) a cunt

[Ernesto]

Not too sure about Jamie "literally" Redknapp, but Merse seems to have us doomed from day one as well. "I fear for Arsenal", "...they won't finish 4th", "haven't done so well in the transfer market" among other things.

However, he seems to say this sort of shit at the start of every season. The only way we can really, truly shut him up is by winning the league, but that ain't gonna happen any time soon.

[Ironing]

Not too sure about Jamie "literally" Redknapp, but Merse seems to have us doomed from day one as well. "I fear for Arsenal", "...they won't finish 4th", "haven't done so well in the transfer market" among other things.

However, he seems to say this sort of shit at the start of every season. The only way we can really, truly shut him up is by winning the league, but that ain't gonna happen any time soon.

He has said that every pre-season for the past 4 years. Each time we're about to crash out of the top bracket of english / european clubs

He's a fucking twat, with alcohol-induced brain damange. Bitter because Wenger recognized he was a shit, drunken waste of space. Right ugly cunt too.

Can't even string one whole sentence together on Sky Sports.

Utter disgrace of a human being and an insult to civilization.

Hope he electrocutes himself in the bath smoking an electronic cigarette.

Cunt

[Niall_Quinn]

Not too sure about Jamie "literally" Redknapp, but Merse seems to have us doomed from day one as well. "I fear for Arsenal", "...they won't finish 4th", "haven't done so well in the transfer market" among other things.

However, he seems to say this sort of shit at the start of every season. The only way we can really, truly shut him up is by winning the league, but that ain't gonna happen any time soon.

Merse loves the club, he's just frustrated like the rest of us. He'll be cheering as loud as anyone today.

[Ironing]

Merse loves the club, he's just frustrated like the rest of us. He'll be cheering as loud as anyone today.

That's what he wants you to think

[Master Splinter]

He has said that every pre-season for the past 4 years. Each time we're about to crash out of the top bracket of english / european clubs

He's a fucking twat, with alcohol-induced brain damange. Bitter because Wenger recognized he was a shit, drunken waste of space. Right ugly cunt too.

Can't even string one whole sentence together on Sky Sports.

Utter disgrace of a human being and an insult to civilization.

Hope he electrocutes himself in the bath smoking an electronic cigarette.

Cunt

:haha: :bow:

[Niall_Quinn]

That's what he wants you to think

Damn, he's smarter than he looks and sounds then. Sneaky git, hopefully he'll do that bath thing you were talking about.

[Ironing]

Damn, he's smarter than he looks and sounds then. Sneaky git, hopefully he'll do that bath thing you were talking about.

Seems sneaky, but it doesn't take much. Just keep saying "I worry for Arsenal" over and over again as an ex-player on TV and the fans have a soft spot in their hearts for you

[Xhaka Can’t]

If Arsenal don't get some experience and leadership in that defence and midfield, I can't see them pushing for the title, I'm afraid.

It is stunning insights such as this, that sets Jamie quite literally apart from us mere mortals.

[Marc Overmars]

Gary Neville is the best pundit at Sky.

[GP]

Gary Neville is the best pundit at Sky.

Says it all, I'm afraid.

[Kano]

Gary Neville is the best pundit at Sky.

nah that has to be souness

[Ernesto]

Merse loves the club, he's just frustrated like the rest of us. He'll be cheering as loud as anyone today.

But isn't this completely different to what the likes of Bob Wilson are saying? (i.e. Arsenal are doing exceptionally well to finish in the top 4 given the spending power of other clubs and the new stadium project)

Personally, I'm not as "happy" as Wilson is and nor am I as "frustrated" as the Merse is. In actual fact, I'm somewhere in the middle. A little like yourself, 48 hours ago, I was really up for the new season, in spite of what Fibreglass and Lesbo are doing behind the scenes.

Merse really should project some fresh views on this club he apparently loves so dearly or else he'll be exposed as the Sun-reader he clearly is (well, that's where his views are being mirrored from)

[Niall_Quinn]

But isn't this completely different to what the likes of Bob Wilson are saying? (i.e. Arsenal are doing exceptionally well to finish in the top 4 given the spending power of other clubs and the new stadium project)

Personally, I'm not as "happy" as Wilson is and nor am I as "frustrated" as the Merse is. In actual fact, I'm somewhere in the middle. A little like yourself, 48 hours ago, I was really up for the new season, in spite of what Fibreglass and Lesbo are doing behind the scenes.

Merse really should project some fresh views on this club he apparently loves so dearly or else he'll be exposed as the Sun-reader he clearly is (well, that's where his views are being mirrored from)

I think any of us projecting fresh views is a little pointless as Wenger seems quite determined to persist with his stale agenda. You have to admit, his behaviour over the last 48 hours has been bizarre. Merson like the rest of us are looking on and it's not unreasonable to have your mouth hanging open thinking WTF? I believe if we hadn't been on the verge of winning something several times, or at least in positions to push on and prove the club is moving forwards, the frustration wouldn't be so high. But to see Wenger continuing to fail spectacularly in the transfer market when just a small amount of extra money might have corrected some of the very obvious problems is hard to take. I believe frustration is understandable, it's the people who pretend everything is fine and go along with every Wenger declaration (even as they get more weird) who I can't explain. It's suggests they don't really care all that much anyway. Or else they know something the rest of us don't.

[Xhaka Can’t]

Merse can read?

[Niall_Quinn]

Merse can read?

I never said that! Stop being so ridiculous!