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How’d they do that?
February 12, 2026 at 6:16 PM
How’d they do that?
As an Arsenal fan I can say it isn't the most exciting football I've ever seen, if it gets us a title I'll be delighted.
Yes, teams play a low block against us often, the same as most teams at the top.
Yes, teams play a low block against us often, the same as most teams at the top.
February 9, 2026 at 4:24 PM
As an Arsenal fan I can say it isn't the most exciting football I've ever seen, if it gets us a title I'll be delighted.
Yes, teams play a low block against us often, the same as most teams at the top.
Yes, teams play a low block against us often, the same as most teams at the top.
Liverpool fans gave up winning the title a long time ago so I get why they are enjoying the chaos,kinda where I was with Arsenal for the last 20 yrs(minus the last 3.5)-having said that we did enjoy the last minute winners(B'mouth\Aston Villa come to mind)-more jeopardy=more risk,not good for titles
February 9, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Liverpool fans gave up winning the title a long time ago so I get why they are enjoying the chaos,kinda where I was with Arsenal for the last 20 yrs(minus the last 3.5)-having said that we did enjoy the last minute winners(B'mouth\Aston Villa come to mind)-more jeopardy=more risk,not good for titles
“Reply-guy” aka someone that disagrees with a comment
February 4, 2026 at 9:57 PM
“Reply-guy” aka someone that disagrees with a comment
I did retain it, you repeated it - that was the problem.
February 4, 2026 at 2:39 PM
I did retain it, you repeated it - that was the problem.
Couldn't read it, behind a paywall
So you've got Graeme Souness joining you in your crusade against thuggery - not sure you've thought this one through.
The quotes from the ref hadn't nothing to do with what we've been discussing. I'm assuming you watch the after match analysis-who agrees with you?
So you've got Graeme Souness joining you in your crusade against thuggery - not sure you've thought this one through.
The quotes from the ref hadn't nothing to do with what we've been discussing. I'm assuming you watch the after match analysis-who agrees with you?
February 4, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Couldn't read it, behind a paywall
So you've got Graeme Souness joining you in your crusade against thuggery - not sure you've thought this one through.
The quotes from the ref hadn't nothing to do with what we've been discussing. I'm assuming you watch the after match analysis-who agrees with you?
So you've got Graeme Souness joining you in your crusade against thuggery - not sure you've thought this one through.
The quotes from the ref hadn't nothing to do with what we've been discussing. I'm assuming you watch the after match analysis-who agrees with you?
A screenshot of your opinion that I disagree with - thanks.
February 4, 2026 at 2:03 PM
A screenshot of your opinion that I disagree with - thanks.
Name the professionals that agree with you.
February 4, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Name the professionals that agree with you.
No arguing required, I'm just watching, so are the refs and the VAR team - they don't agree with what you are saying, neither do the commentators, ex-players, pundits and journalists - just you.
Makes you think, doesn't it (?).
Makes you think, doesn't it (?).
February 4, 2026 at 1:57 PM
No arguing required, I'm just watching, so are the refs and the VAR team - they don't agree with what you are saying, neither do the commentators, ex-players, pundits and journalists - just you.
Makes you think, doesn't it (?).
Makes you think, doesn't it (?).
Seriously! If you think blocking a player is thuggery maybe you should watch table tennis instead.
Have you never watched a match from 30+ years ago?!
Have you never watched a match from 30+ years ago?!
February 4, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Seriously! If you think blocking a player is thuggery maybe you should watch table tennis instead.
Have you never watched a match from 30+ years ago?!
Have you never watched a match from 30+ years ago?!
"intellectually honest" - wow.
There is usually contact, usually initiated by the keeper, sometimes by the defender, sometimes by the Arsenal player - all normal stuff that has been going on for years *by all teams*, not sure why you are troubled by it tbh.
There is usually contact, usually initiated by the keeper, sometimes by the defender, sometimes by the Arsenal player - all normal stuff that has been going on for years *by all teams*, not sure why you are troubled by it tbh.
February 4, 2026 at 1:46 PM
"intellectually honest" - wow.
There is usually contact, usually initiated by the keeper, sometimes by the defender, sometimes by the Arsenal player - all normal stuff that has been going on for years *by all teams*, not sure why you are troubled by it tbh.
There is usually contact, usually initiated by the keeper, sometimes by the defender, sometimes by the Arsenal player - all normal stuff that has been going on for years *by all teams*, not sure why you are troubled by it tbh.
We were? Don't think so.
Typically Arsenal put a player (or two) on the keeper to restrict his movement, they don't barge into him, although there is usually contact (as do most teams).
Typically Arsenal put a player (or two) on the keeper to restrict his movement, they don't barge into him, although there is usually contact (as do most teams).
February 4, 2026 at 1:42 PM
We were? Don't think so.
Typically Arsenal put a player (or two) on the keeper to restrict his movement, they don't barge into him, although there is usually contact (as do most teams).
Typically Arsenal put a player (or two) on the keeper to restrict his movement, they don't barge into him, although there is usually contact (as do most teams).
It wasn't, but whatever.
Also - "line judges" - are we talking about the same sport?
Also - "line judges" - are we talking about the same sport?
February 4, 2026 at 1:25 PM
It wasn't, but whatever.
Also - "line judges" - are we talking about the same sport?
Also - "line judges" - are we talking about the same sport?
Nice straw man, you smashed it down; good work.
February 4, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Nice straw man, you smashed it down; good work.
You should have read it before you posted it
February 4, 2026 at 12:41 PM
You should have read it before you posted it
Awesome.
Any update on the rule around GK and players having to get out of their way?
Any update on the rule around GK and players having to get out of their way?
February 4, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Awesome.
Any update on the rule around GK and players having to get out of their way?
Any update on the rule around GK and players having to get out of their way?
It’s an opinion I suppose, not shared by many, but don’t let that stop you.
At the start you were justifying labelling Arsenal as “thugs” - any regrets?
At the start you were justifying labelling Arsenal as “thugs” - any regrets?
February 4, 2026 at 9:10 AM
It’s an opinion I suppose, not shared by many, but don’t let that stop you.
At the start you were justifying labelling Arsenal as “thugs” - any regrets?
At the start you were justifying labelling Arsenal as “thugs” - any regrets?
Another theory is arsenal are good at corners, put that into your model and see what you get
February 4, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Another theory is arsenal are good at corners, put that into your model and see what you get
Maybe players don’t have to get out of the gk way, did you consider that in your model?
Unless you know of a rule that I don’t?
Unless you know of a rule that I don’t?
February 4, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Maybe players don’t have to get out of the gk way, did you consider that in your model?
Unless you know of a rule that I don’t?
Unless you know of a rule that I don’t?
TL;DR
So your theory is that every ref forgets what a foul is at a corner for Arsenal games, and the following week they remember?
So your theory is that every ref forgets what a foul is at a corner for Arsenal games, and the following week they remember?
February 4, 2026 at 7:44 AM
TL;DR
So your theory is that every ref forgets what a foul is at a corner for Arsenal games, and the following week they remember?
So your theory is that every ref forgets what a foul is at a corner for Arsenal games, and the following week they remember?
Examples from the last couple of months?
February 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Examples from the last couple of months?
Maybe only you see that as the ref, lineo and var officials, don’t
February 3, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Maybe only you see that as the ref, lineo and var officials, don’t
“Thuggery” is an odd word to use for a team top of the fair play league
February 3, 2026 at 7:17 PM
“Thuggery” is an odd word to use for a team top of the fair play league