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Carlo says..

Up for getting physical are you?

I disagree. During the time we played Everton last season Cech was very unconvincing in the games leading up to it and including it. Especially with the set pieces. He wasn't directly responsible but he did leave his defence with no confidence, his choices to come and get the ball/not wasn't clear and there was no communication between him, Terry or Carvalho. But like I said, he's left that blip in form behind him now, this season we've seen his confidence soar and he's more decisive than ever when coming to collect the ball.

Okay so I said that out of anger/late night.. Apologies But seriously. We can't start this tradition again of going through managers like they're commodities. Carlo brought some stability to the squad last season, and during the beginning of this season. We have to give him some faith to carry the team through his hard time and if he comes through it we know we've got a keeper. I was alarmed to read in August, this is the only season we've had the same manager in about 3 years! No football team can function in such conditions.

Just hoping for something good at the Bridge so I can go

Because you're a glory hunter who's after success at any cost. You are the type to call for a managers head despite him winning a domestic double a season before. Even if Pep came here and had a trophy-less season you'd call for his head. I bet you came to support this club after Roman started pouring in his £millions, and would leave if he did.

But it's not like Arnesen would say to Carlo "don't include Borini". Carlo should have final decision about who he wants to play, if that's not the case then something IS seriously wrong.

Ffs. Daily Mail and Telegraph saying we're looking to hire Guardiola at the end of the season, hence firing Carlo. >.<

Touché.

Lol! Here we go..

No idea, but blaming Arnesen is as far-fetched as blaming Paul Clement

LOL how is that the obvious answer?

Amen!

A big boost that Arteta got sent off today. But they still have a powerful midfield, it's always hard playing them.. No matter where it's played. Last season, it has to be said, Cech was at fault for 2 of the goals we conceded. But having him in solid form will help us.

Well at least someone recognises his ability

COME ON FIORENTINA! 1 up on Juve

Because that's not us right now is it? But I imagined he'd say something like this to be honest, most of our transfers take place in summer not Jan. And, by the time the Jan window opens we'll have Essien, Lampard and Terry (touch wood) all fighting fit. Benayoun will be set to return shortly after January too.

LOL I second that!

Haha well I had a good feeling about Aguero (yes, I was one of those..) and Silva to an extent, so I don't really get excited over these transfers. And you're right about Txiki. And Carlo's the type of manager that won't get into clashes with the Sporting Director. One of the good things about Arnesen is, he didn't interfere with the team directly, he and Jose got along.

Seems Kalou and Mikel have a little bromance going on Check it out here

It's like you said last week.. When Arsenal lose, so do we. Hopefully the opposite will be true too

Now now Kostas, don't be so naive about this. If there's one thing I've learnt over the last few season it's: Don't get confident in a "potential transfer" till it actually happens

Quality post. Kalou hate unjustified. Kalou is the fresher of both, important for a game like Newcastle. Plus, there's always next week. And I also like your endorsement for Anelka, a lot of people are questioning him now, but I don't believe he's slipping at all.

This guy seems like he'll start a 2nd wave of useless big money signings. I'm not liking the sounds of that if I'm honest. That being said, I do recognise our need for more/better players, but I don't think this is the man to do it.

So Carlo's announced.. Cech Bosingwa - Alex - Ivanovic - Cole Mikel Ramires - Zhirkov Anelka - Drogba - Kalou I like the defence of Ramires by Carlo.. I just hope, this risking of Alex, won't shorten his career later on.