Arsenal - Nottingham Forest
(12-08-2023, 03:15 PM)DR Forest Wrote:
(12-08-2023, 03:09 PM)DeesideRed Wrote:
(12-08-2023, 03:07 PM)wassy04 Wrote: I'm starting to think Taiwo is really good, the difference in quality between when he plays and without is amazing.

+1

He’s definitely improved massively since he joined, and I was a non-believer.
Is it the cooper factor or that really good recruitment team we sacked?!  :fishing:

If he stays fit for a full season we might struggle to keep him!
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Thought that was a pretty successful afternoon in the end. Plus after how much better we looked when Taiwo came on, I'm now convinced the whole game would've been like that if he was able.to start.
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Glad Coops is standing up for us too. I also don't understand why Rice handball wasn't looked at by VAR.
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(12-08-2023, 03:32 PM)Shawoddyred Wrote: Glad Coops is standing up for us too. I also don't understand why Rice handball wasn't looked at by VAR.

What was that? I was listening on the radio first half.
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I thought that second half performance was fantastic, stayed in the game and very very nearly got something out of it. We're so quick on the counter with Taiwo and Elanga. A top centre half, a good defensive mid who can keep the ball and a left wing back, we will be alright this year.
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(12-08-2023, 03:07 PM)RyanR Wrote:
(12-08-2023, 03:05 PM)McDurban Wrote: That was a much better 2nd half, Elanga was electric and Awoniyi hasn't lost his touch.
I'm very happy with the way they finished, Arsenal were a little rattled and unsure.

Taiwo is the only player capable of holding onto the ball to get us up the pitch. He’s so vital to the way we play and he frightens opposition defenders

Spot on Ryan
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Problem is, he won't last the season so we need a proper back up as its not wood.
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(12-08-2023, 03:42 PM)Paplane Wrote:
(12-08-2023, 03:07 PM)RyanR Wrote:
(12-08-2023, 03:05 PM)McDurban Wrote: That was a much better 2nd half, Elanga was electric and Awoniyi hasn't lost his touch.
I'm very happy with the way they finished, Arsenal were a little rattled and unsure.

Taiwo is the only player capable of holding onto the ball to get us up the pitch. He’s so vital to the way we play and he frightens opposition defenders

Spot on Ryan

I do agree. 

I'll get shot down for this.... but. We won't be able to find someone as good. And we don't need them to be fit all the time hopefully. Kienan Davis..... very similar player. If he could give Taiwo a break for 20 mins every match. And occasionally start if Taiwo isn't fit.... I'd be all for it if not expensive.
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Proper back up for Tiawo is a must !!
Serge absolutely terrible let him go to Saudi can’t believe the amount of people saying saying we dont need spence because we have serge and neco .
Aina quality would like to see him on Right though and sign a LB .
Back 4 is a must to get Johnson and elanga on the wings and a big ball winning CDM to help control the games .
This is why we are actively chasing CB’s currently have to play 3 as they are not good enough.
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(12-08-2023, 04:00 PM)Shawoddyred Wrote:
(12-08-2023, 03:42 PM)Paplane Wrote:
(12-08-2023, 03:07 PM)RyanR Wrote:
(12-08-2023, 03:05 PM)McDurban Wrote: That was a much better 2nd half, Elanga was electric and Awoniyi hasn't lost his touch.
I'm very happy with the way they finished, Arsenal were a little rattled and unsure.

Taiwo is the only player capable of holding onto the ball to get us up the pitch. He’s so vital to the way we play and he frightens opposition defenders

Spot on Ryan

I do agree. 

I'll get shot down for this.... but. We won't be able to find someone as good. And we don't need them to be fit all the time hopefully. Kienan Davis..... very similar player. If he could give Taiwo a break for 20 mins every match. And occasionally start if Taiwo isn't fit.... I'd be all for it if not expensive.

I'd tend to agree with you, ultimately we're not going to get someone as good as Taiwo without clear faults.
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Liked what I saw of turner. Didn't feel nervous with him in goal at all and he always looked to pass out for a quick counter... Unlucky for the 1st and no chance with sakas wonder strike
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Just saw the Boly chance again, should have buried it
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