MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Royal_jimmy » 14 Nov 2023 19:37

Maybe it will end 4-2

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Hound » 14 Nov 2023 19:38

Sigh

Why do we look so much better in cups. Is it just the quality of opposition?

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Ascotexgunner » 14 Nov 2023 19:38

So one of our most effective players going forward Vickers, is fit and for some reason the clown of a manager isn't playing him in league games.. Inexplicable.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Snowflake Royal » 14 Nov 2023 19:40

Hound Sigh

Why do we look so much better in cups. Is it just the quality of opposition?

Mostly quality of opposition.

They're less experienced than us for a change. Plus there's no pressure and the games are more open and less physical.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by stealthpapes » 14 Nov 2023 19:44

We've got a talented but mostly young and inexperienced squad. When its like for like, they do well.

In an ideal world, they'd be eased into the matchday squad and given time and space to properly develop.


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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Nuremberg Royal » 14 Nov 2023 19:47

What formation are we playing and is it any different to the league set up?

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Royal_jimmy » 14 Nov 2023 19:48

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Why do we look so much better in cups. Is it just the quality of opposition?


Yes

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Pepe the Horseman » 14 Nov 2023 19:49

That might be the softest yellow card I've ever seen.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Pepe the Horseman » 14 Nov 2023 19:50

And that was a backpass. Wtf.


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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Snowflake Royal » 14 Nov 2023 19:51

Nuremberg Royal What formation are we playing and is it any different to the league set up?

4-4-2

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Snowflake Royal » 14 Nov 2023 19:51

Pepe the Horseman And that was a backpass. Wtf.

Ref is pretty terrible.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Nuremberg Royal » 14 Nov 2023 19:54

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Nuremberg Royal What formation are we playing and is it any different to the league set up?

4-4-2

I guess its tough to tell but is that the same set up as in the league?

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Sutekh » 14 Nov 2023 19:56

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Why do we look so much better in cups. Is it just the quality of opposition?


Don't worry, normal service will be resumed once you starting meeting teams in the ko stages who actually start taking it seriously.


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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Snowflake Royal » 14 Nov 2023 20:00

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Nuremberg Royal What formation are we playing and is it any different to the league set up?

4-4-2

I guess its tough to tell but is that the same set up as in the league?

We've been a bit varied in the League with the stupid 4-2-2-2, 4-4-2, 4-1-4-1...

Looks much the same to more recent stuff.

I'd definitely play Vickers in place of Azeez in the league right now.

And could potentially see: Mbengue/Holmes in for Bindon
Kelv for Ballard
Craig for Hutch

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Snowflake Royal » 14 Nov 2023 20:00

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Why do we look so much better in cups. Is it just the quality of opposition?


Don't worry, normal service will be resumed once you starting meeting teams in the ko stages who actually start taking it seriously.

That's the spirit.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by tidus_mi2 » 14 Nov 2023 20:02

Would this count as our first competitive win against Arsenal?

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Crowbar6753 » 14 Nov 2023 20:03

Very impressed with Vickers and craig so far. Craig i think has enough about him to be starting in our midfield, not to sure about Vicker's just yet, however would make a great impact sub.
Regarding Vickers, i don't think he'll get much chance up front as Smith, Ballard and Kelvin.E are all ahead of him at present, saying that i think Vickers would make a great Attacking midfield playing just off the striker?

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Hound » 14 Nov 2023 20:06

stealthpapes We've got a talented but mostly young and inexperienced squad. When its like for like, they do well.

In an ideal world, they'd be eased into the matchday squad and given time and space to properly develop.


Do we have a really decent u21 team then? Seem to be doing well in the PL2

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Franconian Royal » 14 Nov 2023 20:07

Been probably asked, but when is the date for the next round of this? And will it still be divided north vs north / south vs south?

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Arsenal U21s (h)

by Nuremberg Royal » 14 Nov 2023 20:11

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I guess its tough to tell but is that the same set up as in the league?

We've been a bit varied in the League with the stupid 4-2-2-2, 4-4-2, 4-1-4-1...

Looks much the same to more recent stuff.

I'd definitely play Vickers in place of Azeez in the league right now.

And could potentially see: Mbengue/Holmes in for Bindon
Kelv for Ballard
Craig for Hutch


Wouldn't disagree with that.

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