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[Pires'] link up play with Henry was sensational and between him and Ljungberg, you knew a goal could come from nowhere.
That settles it then! Pires/Ljungberg on the wing – the combination of skill, pace, cutting in, ability on the ball and in Freddies case absolute ruthlessness in front of goal – in the previous twelve years they are no doubt the best wings we’ve had. Ljungberg’s goal against Chelski in the FA Cup final – fantastic. Speaking of which honorable mention to the Romford Pele, Ray Parlour, who also scored a scorcher in that game – mentioned specifically because of his work rate. Like a less error prone Eboue, he also actually had a decent tackle on him and never stopped running. I remember that Euro hat-trick!

Fabregas/Viera are to two best central midfielders the club have had under the stewardship of Wenger. Both became talismans of their respective sides – I just wish they were of the same generation and had formed a partnership. Funnily enough, out of all the positions there seems to be an overabundance of talent in those names you’ve picked, yet our midfield is consistantly picked up as week by the media and disgruntled fans. Edu was a class act – remember the free kick against Man U? Gilberto was brilliant until he got fat and aged ten years in one summer. Flamini was brilliant and alongside Cesc formed the best partnership since Petit – but by virtue of one good season doesn’t cut it. Petit and Viera had the best partnership – but Petit was a shadow of himself without Viera. Amazing how two players complement each other so well and look ordinary alongside others. So Fabregas/Viera then – the others, Diaby/Denilson etc have a bit of playing to do yet.]]>

< ![CDATA[Although i did say i would definelty go with the unbeatables in midfield, seeing all the names has made things more difficult (or difficulterer - as Debs would say). Overmars! What a player. He was class, and one of the first players i was enthralled by. Had he stayed for his career he may have won, but he gave way to Pires. I can't look past Pires, pure class. He ran like a flat footed donkey, but still made it look smooth as silk. It was pretty comical, seeing him drift past players looking like he had dropped one in his pants, and then curling one from the left of the box into the top right corner. Awesome.

Next up i think its a no brainer. A huge part of the unbeatables was Freddie. The runs he made were almost identical every week, but still dazzled us fans, and fryed the brains of the defenders. Starts outside right, runs infront of the left back, behind the CB, the pass is inevitably slipped inbetween a couple of defenders and Freddie slips it in the corner of the net. He was a dead simple player, but oh so effective.

In the middle is where it gets really tricky! Vieira takes his place no questions ask. Like he always did. Pure captain material. He led with his gob and by example, the way it should be. He was an apsolute machine, and the opposition were all running like Pires with logs in their pants once they caught sight of him. It wasn't just that though, he was really talented and had a great touch. He could play some real intricate football. That last fact is important to my final choice.

I think Fab is a cracking player. In the current team, he is absolutely necessary. Having Vieira, Pires and Freddie however - things change. I don't think you can have 3 AMs and a box to box. With those wingers attacking and Vieira having his own input, the final place needs someone to sit back keep things tight. So i choose Gilberto as Vieira's partner. More for the balance of the team than his ability, but sacrifices have to be made! Gilberto drove me crazy with his random passes that could sometimes be shocking. He played it simple but sometimes got that wrong! Thing is he read the game perfectly, and was pretty quick over 5 yards. He was a no nonsense midfielder who did the boring job that was left over. He did what was required.

So its...

Freddie - Vieira - Bert - Pires

Another reason for Cesc's dismissal will be revealed with my selection of strikers :)]]>

< ![CDATA[We now find ourselves in a mutually acrimonious viscious spiral:

- The team falters due to inherent weaknesses.

- The fans, enraged behave in a terrible and unprecedented way - but towards the team, as I suppose the only outlet for their ire. (How many players have been frequently booed this season - Bendtner, Adebayor, Eboue, the whole team? Booing has been present almost every other game.It is absolutely disgusting in my view, and I am ashamed that our Arsenal supporters relationship with our own players has come to this.)

- The team personnel already with fragile belief and love in the arsenal project and the badge really do lose any remaining vestiges of love, performances drop further, and players cannot wait to get out.

- All is destroyed.

I implore all Arsenal Fans. I share your pain, but on no account boo the team. Even more so if they are spineless, do we need to get behind them to give them heart. It is not any players fault that he is on the pitch, so any annoyance at his percieved lack of quality should not be directed at him.

OUR ONLY CHANCE OF TURNING THIS ARROUND IS TO REALLY GET BEHIND THE TEAM AND SHOW THEM THE LOVE.]]>

< ![CDATA[Agreed Rama. Its an issue, but how is it solved? I don't know. Certainly posting on here won't help much. What can really be done. The club can't exactly slap the fans wrists or anything.

I'm with you, it is definetly counter intuitive but emotions take over i guess.]]>

< ![CDATA[There is nothing wrong with the booing, the fans are only voicing there fustration towards Wenger. His refused to do the right thing and the only option for the fans at the moment is to boo.

I personally do boo and I fill thats the only way I express my feelings for Wenger to see.]]>

I think we shouldn’t leave Kieran and pissed off alone in the same room… Someone wouldn’t come out alive!

< ![CDATA[fight fight fight fight !

but doesnt pissed off have a point ? what other way is there for supporters to show the manager their frustration bcuz things haven't been steady for some time now, i.e, 3.5 years. thats too long a time for a club that used to be a top-2 club. yes the other teams have got stronger but thats only a small part of the problem.

its tough for everyone, supporters included. so if we can tolerate arsene wenger and the players not producing, why can't we tolerate our fellow supporters who resort to boo-ing to voice 3.5 years of frustration. its not like theyr making obscene gestures, swearing, or throwing things on to the pitch or players.

if the supporters boo another team then it definitely isnt right or sportsmanlike. but thats because its not meant in the same way as when the they boo their own team. when they boo their own team theyr merely saying 'hey ! we want you lot to realize that we can see you're not playing properly and have been doing so for some time and we'r paying money and have been for years, to see you create a million chances, dominate almost every team, have 60% possession, then throw it all away and lose from winning positions, finishing the season somehow not on top of everyone else'.

its basically an expression of disappointment as opposed to hatred. i wish there was another word for it so that there'd be no ambiguity. but come on. chill out. its really not as big a deal as some people make it.

its a great word when u think about it. its only one syllable long. why won't people use it.]]>

< ![CDATA[I understand the booers' (not a real word is it?) point of view, but still, the players OBVIOUSLY know they're not playing up to standard, so does booing really help? I know for a few players, it does (e.g Gavin Strachan- he said so in his blog), but generally, as a team, I don't think it helps their morale if the crowd boos at every opportunity (although Zoihab, I have no problem booing the other team!)
It's a different case if the WHOLE team were shit, then I guess that may be justified, but that's usually not the case for us. For example Clichy plays his heart out all the time but at the end all he hears are the boos! As far as he is concerned, he's being booed as well. I think the problem with booing is the fact that it's generalized. Every player is affected- those playing well and those who are not. I guess If you feel Gallas is horrible, hold a placard up or something or sing a song directed at him. I know booing is the easiest thing to do but it's just the fact that it's directed at everyone!]]>

< ![CDATA[Rubbish I just wrote a long and eloquent dismissal of booing in general and lost it all when my browser crashed.

Main points:-
1) No hard feelings pissed off, I just happen to think manners and respect are important, as is getting behind and supporting the team you've paid to watch. That's right, support, we're not "Football Boo'ers". If we have such a fundamental difference in views on something so important, its unlikely that we'll agree on anything else. I don't want to sack the manager and change the team every time we lose for example.
2) Debs - spot on.
3) Zohaib - I have no problem, as Debs says, with directing comments at players. Several times I've shouted from the touchline (easier at Highbury obviously) and like to think the players have heard me - I remember Ray Parlour once turned round after I shouted "Ray pull your fucking finger out, I've paid good money to watch you lose the ball all day long". He went on to score one of his rare goals. The point is, booing is ineloquent, uncouth and abominable. It ruins the atmosphere at matches, it ruins the game and it shows you to be fickle and disloyal. I cannot believe people booed on Saturday. Its intensely negative. Spurring someone on is totally different. I know Villa fans who attended Saturday and they all unanimously agreed - the atmosphere was nasty towards the home side, the fans were disrespectful and not only did Arsenal have to cope with going down 2-0 but they had to cope with their own fans turning on them as well. If I was Cesc I'd have half packed my bags already.]]>

< ![CDATA[Whatever mates, I guess I over reacted. But there has to be a way of making our words heard. A kind of forum were fans interact with the coaches(LOL).

I hate it when all you fine people suggest good ideas, only for the ideas to be trashed in a bin a hope not. We need to be heard.]]>

< ![CDATA[oh and btw ! eduardo might be ready to play !!!!!!!!

boy am i looking forward to that !

http://www.arsenal.com/news/injury-news

says wenger said on oct 23rd that eduardo was 3 weeks away from playing competitive football. it'll be 4 weeks at mancity.
btw does anyone know if he was playing with croatia. i'm assuming they also had a friendly or something. if not then, does anyone have any other updates on him ?]]>