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Euro 2012

TomasCR

He's the sort of player like Bosingwa, Cashley or Clichy. Quick and good when going forward and can run like anyone all game, though I'd imagine you aren't tested much in Czech league.

Anyway I was always of the opinion that Russia would won the group and everything will be decided in the last game against Poland. Was just surprised by the amount of chances they were allowed to create, even hilarious when you play against the best teams in Europe.

Qwiss

Gurgen wrote:
Arshavin's still got it.

He's got it when he cares. He just doesn't give a shit about anything but picking up his paycheck when he's with us.

Rex

The tempo in the PL is also generally higher for longer periods. He can't keep up physically.

Rozza and his mates looked like Arsenal at our worst - nice little triangles and short passes, no punch in the final third whatsoever, and as a consequnce over commit players forward. Being hit on the counter quite easily as a consequence.

spacemanspiff

Excited to see more Robin (and Podolski afterwards). Hope he links up well with Afellay. I'm going to try to find me a Canal+ stream so I can hear Wenger's commentary.

Klaus

Let us know if he says anything about Arsenal.

Pepe LeFrits

Very subdued atmosphere....

Jens

RvP misses from 10 yards, camera straight to Huntelaar.

spacemanspiff

Robin in space but Sneijder prefers to hold onto it and then pass it to him when he's finally covered by defenders. Ugh.

spacemanspiff

This feels like a friendly.

Robben being ungreedy for once in his life when he was better off being so

Timbob

Every time a dutch player shoots the other attacking players look well fucked off that there wasn't a pass.

spacemanspiff

Wow. Most undeserved goal ever.

Klaus

Terrible defending.

spacemanspiff

More like terrific luck. The ball ricochet right to him.

No need for 2 defensive mids who can't pass anymore. Pull Sneijder back, play RVP at #10 and Huntelaar up front if they can't score by the end of this half.

Klaus

It's terrible defending when one simple dribble takes out four defenders who are just standing there trying to resemble a wall.

Klaus

Robben and Sneijder are killing Holland.

IBL

Poor first touch for RvP

spacemanspiff

With Szczesny's massive fail yesterday, I'm going to be depressed if Robin lets me down as well. I think he'll get the hook soon with Huntelaar banging them in.

The Danes do not deserve to be in front, but Sneijder's ball hogging and Robben's ball losing haven't helped matters. 2 DMs is absolutely the wrong choice. Neither of them can pass water. Get somebody who can control the ball better upfront and maybe move Robin deeper. He has the best movement and vision of the front four.

Also need to use Afellay more. His close control is great and he needs to link with RVP. Too many attacks are going down Robben's flank and he keeps losing the ball.

Rex

Robben and Sneijder are undoubtedly good players, but I hate the fact that they always look for their own shot first, their own shot second and pass third.

If I were Lahm at Bayern or Van der Wiel for Holland I'd try to kill Robben. Overlap after overlap and he just uses the run to cut inside.

Well played be Denmark. Holland need to do better. RVP looks good.

Rex

You'd have to be a moron to choose Huntelaar over RVP.

Nela

"Possession is the best form of defense."

Biggest BS in football?

Unless you are extremelly technically skilled like Barca and Spain, the often repeated "possession is the best form of defense" never seems to hold up. Possesssion lulls you into a falce sense of control. We've seen it so many times with Arsenal.

We desperately need some thorough defensive coaching next season. But, as usual, it probably won't happen.

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