mwenza wrote:McReggae wrote:A friend wrote:
"I'm sick of hearing about Arsenal finally maturing as a team. There have been false dawns for about 3 seasons now, they're hardly a team of 18 year olds are they?! They have plenty of experience and shame on them for taking so long to beat Chelsea, 11 matches without a win was it? One win against a team that has not won in 7 games doesn't suddenly make them an amazing team, they're grossly inconsistent and to me still play airy-fairy fancy football without a plan B that doesn't get results when it matters most. Another false dawn if you ask me..."
Truly and surely a false dawn it is!!
Another typical Arsenal hater....i bet your friend predicted a lose against Chelsea before last night's match.
Arsenal will always remain the most hated club by the British press mostly because they lack the Lampards, Rooneys, Gerrards, Terry's etc in their team. They have always been criticized whether they win or not. Outside the UK they are admired for their style of play by everyone and thats a fact (with or without trophies). For as long as i can remember the English press have always predicted Arsenal's exit from the "top four" but it has never happened.
Look at Arsenal's rivals at the top right now, they've all been purchased by greedy owners who have invested heavily on expensive players in pursuit of trophies but at what expense??? How are they performing financially?? L'pool, Chelsea & Man Utd all suffering financially (Now I've heard Man utd are about to get some Oil money). The thing is nowadays even with the money the top players in the world prefer playing in other European leagues apart from EPL. If they do sign for English clubs its always about money but they end up not performing on the pitch
The problem with English football is that they focus more on physical ability and athleticism, there's nothing much on individual skill, inventiveness, mental ability on the pitch or movement of the ball etc. That's why i don't see them winning the World Cup anytime soon let alone hosting it. When is the last time an English player was voted as FIFA Player of the year anyway????
Wenger has always been criticized for trying to emulate Barca with his young players but the same people forget that he has done it before went a whole season unbeaten and won several trophies. He has always believed in "total football" which gives most fans something to smile about even in defeat, that's why all the top clubs would be after him if he decides to leave Arsenal. It's for these reasons and many that i will always be an ARSENAL FAN whether we are on top at the bottom or relegated.