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Was interesting that we didn't have anyone closely marking him. He seemed to find a load of space in the 2nd half and yet we didn't pick him up any better as the game went on. I wondered whether it was intentional (i.e: mark everyone else up top and leave him) or not? He dropped deep a lot I think and we try to avoid being dragged out of position. Best just leave him and deal with him when he gets towards our third. Possibly right mate - I can't think of a better explanation but seems strange to let someone so good that much time & space. Like you say, if you put a Tiote or someone on him we lose all of our shape.

Was interesting that we didn't have anyone closely marking him. He seemed to find a load of space in the 2nd half and yet we didn't pick him up any better as the game went on. I wondered whether it was intentional (i.e: mark everyone else up top and leave him) or not?

The problem here is that Carroll is the only one with movement when we attack and inevitably the only one in the box when we break so we're relying on the perfect ball every time.

That statement about Ameobi getting his confidence knocked because the crowd react to shite play is absolute bollocks. Every crowd in the country would do the same. Utter bias and an excuse to have a go as usual.

It would be the same mate. Only a win would change the return.

Beren, my understanding is that you win back one quarter of the original odds plus your stake. 20/4 = 5/1 £10 stake £60 return.

Pires would be a waste of a wage imho.

Derek Wright only works with the under 21s iirc. I am pretty sure Gary Lewin (Arsenal Physio) is the national teams. Tbf, if you consider the amount of injuries Arsenal get, you have to question that. Fair point - he seems to be well thought of but you'd think Robin the Rapist would be a full time job on his own.

Derek Wright only works with the under 21s iirc. I am pretty sure Gary Lewin (Arsenal Physio) is the national teams.

Rio: and he said..........'Ride iz, Ride iz'

Hate Allardyce and all he stands for. Quicker the cunt keels over the better.

Didn't they get very good crowds even when they were a yo-yo club? Given the shite they've had to live with from their neighbours for the last 20 years I don't begrudge them the Arab money. That said, if I was a Citeh supporter I'm not sure how much happier I'd actually be, because they seem miles off being a consistently performing side with players those same proper supporters can relate to. Before the takeover, if I'd been asked which top division club I'd like to see get an influx of investment discounting ourselves, I can't think of many I'd have put ahead of them to be honest.

The good thing is, we could say that about a few of our players at the minute. So true. Spirit seems top drawer at the minute too.

One Word. Fulcrum. Sat in the Clock End today and all the Gunners fans were talking about was him and Carroll.

My thoughts exactly.

Last years reliance on Rooney is coming back to the haunt them.

Bookies dream day.

Wigan the only certainty to go down this year imo.

Didn't Gullit sign him for L.A Galaxy?

Do you need all 11 to come in or only some of them?

How do you mean Beren? 364 lines with differing outcomes or more specific (i.e: results etc).

Maybe it will work out for them too, just like it did for us I fucking hope so.

Cheers Spence - I'll bow to your greater knowledge and whack a wedge on.

There is no question - I'd rather have our side than theirs. Our weaknesses are far easier to address. Bent is their biggest asset and one of their biggest problems. That's the conundrum they're gonna have to face.

I appreciate that this is probably not what the majority think BUT upto the first goal either team could have won the game on Sunday. I think the occasion had them struggling before the game and gave us a massive psychological advantage. The fact that we got the first goal meant they rolled over. Simple as that. They'll continue to nick wins this season and won't go down. They'll not pull up any trees either. It depends on what Bruce is being judged against - if Quinn, or rather Short, has said that the target is Europe for example then he may well get the heave ho. If they're happy to plod along and finish 14th every year then he'll probably be ok. Given the money they've allowed him to spend though you'd think they're striving for more than 'same as before' in which case the pressure may be ramped up which would intensify the significance of a derby day mauling.