Re: FA Cup Thread.

by Red Alert Thu Feb 13, 2014 6:05 am

Any news on Arsenal? Injuries/suspensions etc?

by mr-r34 Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:02 am

Poor form and confidence, only the home factor can win it for them.

by Red Alert Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:11 am

Do you think they'll play a solid team and try and win the FA cup this season? Or do you think they'll rest players for other priorities? They are, after all in the title hunt and are still in the CL.*

*They're obviously not going to get passed Bayern but I can't see them resting players in Europe, that'll just embarass them / drop morale even further. Doesn't show much intent to fans/players either.

by mr-r34 Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:58 am

I think wegner is going to go hard, CL is a big no-no for them, and i wouldn't be surprised if he felt the tittle was slipping. He needs a saving grave and the fa cup is one, plus it would be a massive boost if they could beat the team that made them look like sunday league players, revenge will be on their mind.

by Red Alert Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:05 pm

That makes sense. Hope their players are tired though, and suffer from fatigue. Giroud definitely is. But they have a lot of depth in their midfield. Is Flamini back for this one?

I hope we beat them, I'd really like to see a trophy this season. Smile

by mr-r34 Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:07 pm

Wouldn't know about flamini tbh, heard ozil played shit today, so that's a plus, just hoping the boys know were away and it ain't gonna be easy street for us, wouldn't be too surprised if we lost, arsenal away is never an easy game, esp for us.

by Art Morte Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:08 pm

Yeah, I think it'll be a full-strength Arsenal side, especially after what happened at Anfield. Mind you, they've got the sort of squad that they can rotate a bit and still call it full-strength.

by Red Alert Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:15 pm

To be fair, we always turn it up when it comes to cup games. I think everyone knows my thoughts on our away performances this season Very Happy

but I'm always confident when it's a domestic cup fixture and we actually play a full strength side. There's a different shift in attitude, and we turn it up a gear. And I think we'll play a strong side if you look at the team we put up against Bournemouth. We're taking the FA cup serious.

And Flamini will be a great "in" for them. They lack a defensive midfielder. Arteta is in very average form, and to be fair to him, he's never really been a defensive midfielder anyway. We went through Arsenal's midfield so easily last week, and it's because they lacked that steel / leadership that Flamini brings. Wilshere tried to show, but he's still very immature as a player himself and lost his head.

I didn't watch the Ars-MU game, but I heard Ozil was okay. But then again, most Arsenal fans were defending his performance against us, so who knows what to think. Laughing

by Nishankly Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:21 pm

Someone create a thread for this, We'll discuss it there :coffee:

by Red Alert Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:33 pm

Need Sepi to make it with an essay of an OP for us to win it. :coffee:

by mr-r34 Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:34 pm

Who's got a good record with thread creating hmm

, we can't lose this one.

by Nishankly Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:35 pm

Sepi won it for us against Arsenal, I dont think he should make it, Nor should Art.

by mr-r34 Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:36 pm

I'm liking the fact that like 4 of us are on at once and the threads are so lively btw, jumping off for the cricket and some sleep, cya boys.

by Red Alert Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:38 pm

Cricket?

Joke of a sport. Footy is back ffs. Even if it's a petty competition in the NAB cup. :coffee:

by mr-r34 Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:45 pm

Red Alert wrote:Cricket?

Joke of a sport. Footy is back ffs. Even if it's a petty competition in the NAB cup.

Dam, i actually really like you Red, but now i know your an AFL fan....... hahahah

Nah not into AFL, from Sydney so i'm more interested in league, but somewhat lost the passion with all the BS that goes on, Football(soccer)is all i give a shit about, footy wise.

Can't stand the BS from the AFL and NRL nowdays on it's hate against football, kinda turning me off them as a sport, still ganna be keeping a distant eye on how the swans do, now with buddy and all.

by Fahim89 Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:53 pm

I haven't made a match thread for ages can't even remember when i last made one! Thus i take up the opportunity to make this one!! For the clash against Arsenal!

by Red Alert Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:54 pm

It's the only "decent" sport in Victoria. :coffee:

You're only into league if you're from NSW/QLD. Used to be somewhat big, but ever since that salary cap issue with the Storm, it's gone down hill here. Razz

Buddy and Tippett, that forward line. Mad

Think the "bloods" will win the premiership this year. Far too much goals in the side. Sad

by Red Alert Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:56 pm

Fahim89 wrote:I haven't made a match thread for ages can't even remember when i last made one! Thus i take up the opportunity to make this one!! For the clash against Arsenal!

Fahim steps up. :bow:

We better not lose or you're in big trouble. :coffee:

by Helmer Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:59 pm

Red Alert wrote:That makes sense. Hope their players are tired though, and suffer from fatigue. Giroud definitely is. But they have a lot of depth in their midfield. Is Flamini back for this one?

I hope we beat them, I'd really like to see a trophy this season.

there are trophies other than FA cup Wink

by Nishankly Thu Feb 13, 2014 1:12 pm

Red Alert wrote:
Fahim89 wrote:I haven't made a match thread for ages can't even remember when i last made one! Thus i take up the opportunity to make this one!! For the clash against Arsenal!

Fahim steps up.

We better not lose or you're in big trouble.

I finished the thread before i saw this :facepalm:

I apologize.

by Fahim89 Thu Feb 13, 2014 1:17 pm

Nishank wrote:
Red Alert wrote:
Fahim89 wrote:I haven't made a match thread for ages can't even remember when i last made one! Thus i take up the opportunity to make this one!! For the clash against Arsenal!

Fahim steps up.

We better not lose or you're in big trouble.

I finished the thread before i saw this

I apologize.

the burden falls on you then!!! Razz

by Nishankly Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:38 pm

Cardiff and Southampton knocked out.
City leading Chelsea.

by Red Alert Sun Feb 16, 2014 4:04 am

City knock out Chelsea.

If we are to progress let's hope S'land get City. City can't seem to beat them. hmm

by McAgger Sun Feb 16, 2014 4:30 am

If we do progress I hope we get an Anfield game in quarter finals and City get an away match. Preferably to the winner of Everton/Swansea or Sunderland.

If we get past Arsenal think we'll win this.

by Helmer Sun Feb 16, 2014 12:50 pm

McAgger wrote:If we do progress I hope we get an Anfield game in quarter finals and City get an away match. Preferably to the winner of Everton/Swansea or Sunderland.

If we get past Arsenal think we should win this.

by Red Alert Sun Feb 16, 2014 4:57 pm

Winner of Arsenal/Liverpool plays Everton at home.

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