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Oh okay But yeah, he's only made about 20minutes of first team action (for Israel during the international break). It'd be a gamble to start him (one which I do think is worth it) so I'd be very surprised if he starts!

Did he come on? :S

The adverts they show for the extra linesman is cruelly comical. Especially since there not a single shred of evidence they've been useful or even prevented any wrong decision. I bet Collina doesn't even support it, he's just been used as the face because he's perhaps the best referee of all time.

I'd be very surprised if Benayoun starts, considering he hasn't even come on from the subs bench yet

Yeah but the question then becomes, do we actually believe him? Roman won't mind him benching Torres, with the hope of an early substitute appearance or hope of a start in the following game. But a bench position for the rest of the season? I just don't think Roman would appreciate £50million just sitting there, especially since someone like Torres needs an arm around his shoulder most the time. I hope Carlo's right though!

LMAO touché TX!

Marc Albrighton would be cheaper & could be our own Adam Johnson.

Abramovich would never allow this to happen..

Jack: "Thank heavens I'm leaving for United next summer"

Same excuse as always.. Where's that diagram showing a typical Arsenal season cycle gone?

Kalou feeling the strain of Ivory Coast civil war Must be the same for Drogba too. Both have a deep connection to the country and give back a lot..

It is less important, in comparison too the return leg at United. Of course I'm not implying we shouldn't try to win this, but there's no point in risking important players against Wigan when the United game is much more important.

Were any of you really surprised? Expect to see less Ray Wilkins, more Gary Neville now..

They wouldn't be willing to pay his wages

With this game being less important, we should allow Torres a start. It's clear Drogba is a much better striker to play versus United, so Torres should be allowed 90 vs Wigan.. Drogba 90 vs United

cheers!

I don't think I am a better debater at all, I have said nothing of the sort. My critique with some other's is simply their use of the terms "hater" & "glory hunter". If they hold a proper discussion without personal insults I'm happy to have a proper debate/discussion. The specific content of other's posts is for them to discuss/you to discuss with them. My only problem was with the glory hunter part, nothing else. I respect opposing views to mine

Definitely agree. Most successful teams always have a key anchor man now. Real have Xabi Alonso, Barcelona have Busquets ect.. He's more than a guy to be an extra line of defence.. He's an incentive for the team to attack in numbers. Where did you grab that quote from?

Because the only response we ever get is ignorant fools saying "glory hunter". Not only is that the total opposite of what we are, but it's personally insulting to, as I've been supporting this club since as long as I can remember! I was a fan before Abramovich arrived, before all the success & I am entitled the criticise the coach because of his decisions NOT because some fool who can't be bothered to have a reasonable discussion can't think of anything better to say than "glory hunter"

Cheers , I see potential avatars there

Mm, I meant that in the sense, after Mourinho left, 3/4 followed. Carvalho stated he'd wanted to leave well beyond last season, Deco wanted to go back to Brazil and Thiago was gone anyway. Ferreira's only stuck around because he feels a special connection with the club & probably because there wasn't much demand for him.

Cheers everyone! Have had a brilliant day, finally bought my first drink LEGALLY! - It's gonna be a good year

The last time they did let a manager do that was with Mourinho by allowing him to bring Carvalho, Deco, Ferreira & Tiago..

so very true! We're simply not allowed to make any sorts of critiques of anyone. Except Gourlay

"Torres WILL score" maybe if people stopped saying this it may happen