Who do you guys think will be scapegoated next season when things aren't going our way?
- Gervinho: naturally, Gervinho will be pinpointed. Fortunately for him, I don't think he will feature in the majority of our games so I think he will escape most of the abuse - if we have to rely on him, then let the scapegoating flood our boards, as he can be a frustrating player and certain posters love to single him out.
- Ramsey: Our major scapegoat this season - had a good start but dwindled majorly probably due to the weight of expectation and fitness - of course though he was a key player in the scapegoat game. Inevitable that he will be target next season if he gets a run of games together, and in those games we don't play particularly well.
- Jenkinson: I can sense that, with Sagna most likely out for the beginning of the season, that Jenkinson will feel the wrath of the Arsenal board. I feel that even if he plays well, that people will still single him out and critcise him, especially if we lose!
- New Scapegoat: Who will it be? Podolski, if he doesn't meet expectations completely? Chamakh, if he is still here and needs to be relied upon? Chamerlain, if he doesn't light the premier league alight when featured?
You decide.
Scapegoat
posted on 20/5/12
We'll see.
But he is a shocking footballer in my eyes. Always will be.
posted on 20/5/12
I think if you combined Theo and Gervinho as 1 player you might actually have a good product.
chamberlain.
posted on 20/5/12
Mata would've been perfect for us.
The commentators last night were slating him for not getting on the ball, but with Chelsea's tactics, what he did manage was very impressive.
posted on 20/5/12
You do have to wonder what goes on there. I mean Wilshere has been out for the whole year and only now do they give him surgery on a knee problem he's had for a while. Reminds me of when King had knee surgery came back played one game and was out with a groin problem he had for 'months'.
posted on 20/5/12
"chamberlain. "
yeah GFB I kinda thought that after i wrote my comment
posted on 20/5/12
The commentators last night were slating him for not getting on the ball, but with Chelsea's tactics, what he did manage was very impressive.
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and agree with you on that. You are the only one who really rate Mata's contribution in a way. I think when Chelsea had the ball especially in the first half it was Mata who has done well with it. Good comment.
posted on 20/5/12
as much as i think gervinho is decent, things may have been a lot different for us had we signed mata instead when you look at how good he's been at chelsea.
posted on 20/5/12
Mata is class.
And it very obvious he'll never really fit in at Chelsea. They are way to defensive. Way too static. No movement. Nothing.
posted on 20/5/12
let the scapegoating flood our boards,as he can be a frustrating player and certain posters love to single him out.
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That's aimed at me, isn't it?
I have no regrets in shouting Gervinho out, as some of his wastefulness in front of goal has been criminal and has cost us goals and points. And if he fails to learn his lesson, I'll happily pick up where I left off.
I think the biggest scapegoat will be Wenger. Irrespective of what signings are made, if we don't buy some big names, people will blame him, without knowing what is going on behind the scenes or what restrictions have kept him from bringing in other players. The board surely need to shoulder the burden too if things are to be fair. They hold the money, okay the transfers and generally call the shots, and Wenger is hardly going to contravene them.
posted on 20/5/12
I cannot believe we somehow allowed Mata to slip through our fingers. Wenger was still harbouring hope of keeping Fab and Nasri, but he should have sold them earlier, they'd already made their minds up to leave, and he could have got Mata for as little as £12m! He could have made such a difference to us this season, and is tailor-made for our style of play.