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Weird feeling today. Proud of the way we played with 9 and the guts we showed but pure fear of Dier at CB for a while and a high line. The Wolves game is gonna be a big test.
I should have worded better but I meant they played to earn a drawThey lost.
He left his technical area apparently and only Arteta is allowed to do that.Anyone know what he got booked for? See a lot of rival fans calling him a hypocrite for saying to respect the referees and believing he got booked for dissent in the same game. (Wasn't sure if it was dissent or something else?)
Anyone know what he got booked for? See a lot of rival fans calling him a hypocrite for saying to respect the referees and believing he got booked for dissent in the same game. (Wasn't sure if it was dissent or something else?)
The officials, as much as he's right about managers respecting them, were horrendous last night, and you're spot on, they allowed the game to spiral out of control.I was sat behind him. He absolutely lost it at the linesman (I have to say understandably). They were playing their part in failing to control the game. Yet another offside by Chelsea wasn't called because Tottenham got the ball, but they continued their pressure and Spurs gave the ball away shortly afterwards - but we should've had a free kick in the first place. He raced up to the fourth official and gave him an earful. I don't know whether the yellow was for the earful itself or for stepping out of his technical area to do it. But that's what happened
Absolutely incredible week on week that wee rat runs up and down the sidelines calling in game team talks, that's made me more angry than last nights result.He left his technical area apparently and only Arteta is allowed to do that.
To be honest I find it offensive that he hasn't been reprimanded yet for his post match comments. The decision to award the goal was debated and it was a 50-50 decision. It seems that VAR and the communication/apology for mistakes in the recent past has almost made them "fair game" for ****s like Arteta. However the Newcastle goal wasn't a clear error, it was VAR saying "umpire's call" without evidence to overturn it, like they do in cricket. Off-topic here maybe but just comparing that to Ange's stance, which I think was exemplary.Absolutely incredible week on week that wee rat runs up and down the sidelines calling in game team talks, that's made me more angry than last nights result.
I was sat behind him. He absolutely lost it at the linesman (I have to say understandably). They were playing their part in failing to control the game. Yet another offside by Chelsea wasn't called because Tottenham got the ball, but they continued their pressure and Spurs gave the ball away shortly afterwards - but we should've had a free kick in the first place. He raced up to the fourth official and gave him an earful. I don't know whether the yellow was for the earful itself or for stepping out of his technical area to do it. But that's what happened
I was in the severe sceptics squad over Ange. 11 games in and I've never been so sure of a manager being perfect for us. He has an uncanny talent for always saying the right thing. Common sensical approach which is surprisingly rare. A great communicator and clearly a fantastic motivator.
Last night was devastating and will have a significant impact on what we can achieve this season, depending on the length of VDV's absence. However, I don't think I've ever seen a more committed performance from a Spurs team, perhaps in my lifetime. I've seen better performances tactics wise, goals scored etc, but in terms of pure heart and commitment, I think that's right up there.
I genuinely think Arteta spends more time out of the area than he does in it.He left his technical area apparently and only Arteta is allowed to do that.
How did Sterling not get booked for either of his dives in the box too? Oliver even called him for one of them. Pathetic official. We've had Bissouma rightly sent off for it but the inconsistency really grates.There were so many fouls against us not given, there was one your side before there goal?
How did the curly haired left back not get booked for the push on son?
100% they were fantastic and goes to show we do have a great fanbase. It didn't go unnoticed. If it wasn't for the long term injury of VDV I'd be even more optimistic this morning about our season than if we won. The spirit around the club, the connection forming between players and fans, the way they've all bought into Ange's philosophy and are so motivated are all incredible to witness.Agreed and the fans deserve a lot of credit last night
VDV's
this is nice. It’s great to have the club managed by a man of integrity and class, a real grown up, in contrast with Arteta and Klopp in particular.
There is a downside to all of this though - in those tight marginal decisions, does a ref make a call against us because he knows Ange wont crucify him in the press for a week like some others. Given my low opinion of many though not all refs, you can’t rule it out.
This then is the (potential) cost of being an honest man, a man of integrity, i suppose.
If taking a stand on one’s principles were cost free, more people would do it
Not sure itll show how good Ange is. Hes been left massively short at CB which we knew.Agreed and the fans deserve a lot of credit last night
The next few games we will see how good a manager Ange is, his going to have to replace CR, vdv, destiny, Maddison.