[Archived] Arsenal v Rovers Preview - February 4th, 1pm

[Hekla]

Great start

[Devon Rover]

Blast it, Walcott and RVP. Hope this doesn't get ugly.

It was always going to be ugly, mate. I think my 3-0 defeat prediction could end up very optimistic.

[LeChuck]

Petrovic with an awfull pass, seems he passes better the further away the team mate!

He gave the ball away loads against Newcastle as well.

We should have pushed Pedersen back into that central midfield role and put Formica in Pedersen's position for better ball retention. Usually that would make us a bit weak, but Arsenal aren't a physical team.

[Hekla]

We need to get at Mertesacker and Coquelin, we can score against Arsenal, but how many will they score.

[Exiled_Rover]

He gave the ball away loads against Newcastle as well.

We should have pushed Pedersen back into that central midfield role and put Formica in Pedersen's position for better ball retention. Usually that would make us a bit weak, but Arsenal aren't a physical team.

We should have sold Pedersen years ago.

[RibbleValleyRover]

He gave the ball away loads against Newcastle as well.

We should have pushed Pedersen back into that central midfield role and put Formica in Pedersen's position for better ball retention. Usually that would make us a bit weak, but Arsenal aren't a physical team.

Pedersen isn't a central midfielder. Even a non physical Arsenal team would dominate him, especially when he loves to give the ball away so often.

[Bluefudge]

LeChuck........

How dare you employ thoughtful tactics where Rovers are concerned.

A slow lumbering clueless midfield is what we are and we will play that way !!!!

[MarkBRFC71]

Seriously? That's not how most people saw it.

Funny how the people who give Dun and Pedersen unfair stick are the same people who were strongly anti-Allardyce. Don't think that's a coincidence.

Explain?

Pedersen did deliver some decent free kicks, but had his usual 40-odd percent pass completion in open play and his corners were dire. We need 11 players with 100% heart and commitment - not 10 plus one who's in the side because he might deliver a good set piece once in a while.

Dunny huffed and puffed but didn't really do much for me - Newcastle kept someone around him at all times which nullified him - Fulham didn't and he ran the game.

I think they should be dropped because there are better players available on the bench - nothing more sinister than that.

Anyway, it's academic now we're 1-0 down (bloody Van Persie - again!!) - only a question of how many now.

[hesfromburn]

I said it before n'zonzi and petrovic are pathetic defensivly. petrovic hasnt got a tackle in him.

[novella]

the players are that un used to having possession they dont know what to do with it once they do. so frustrating to watch

[Exiled_Rover]

LeChuck........

How dare you employ thoughtful tactics where Rovers are concerned.

A slow lumbering clueless midfield is what we are and we will play that way !!!!

Are you talking about Petrovic or Pedersen there?

[davulsukur]

Have we actually touched the ball?

[Bluefudge]

I said it before n'zonzi and petrovic are pathetic defensivly. petrovic hasnt got a tackle in him.

Is N'zonzi playing ?

Ah yes, just seen him shuffling as per usual.

Dont worry, his DJ set in Manchester tonight will be more energetic !!

Are you talking about Petrovic or Pedersen there?

Perm any member of our current first team squad....

[jimw1988]

booking! (Please don't use that word again) off ref!

[Exiled_Rover]

And that's a booking because....?

Once Rovers go under I'll never watch another game of football again. It's been ruined as a sport.

[Ricky]

how is that a booking!!! Modeste watching the ball all the time, slides into the keeper and gets booked.

[novella]

I loved the fact that once play had stopped and there was no goalkeeper. pedersen still managed to blaze over

[jim mk2]

Funny how the people who give Dun and Pedersen unfair stick are the same people who were strongly anti-Allardyce. Don't think that's a coincidence.

Noticed that too ... don't know their arse from their elbow.

[Mercer]

Pathetic.

Think I'll take dog for a walk.

[MarkBRFC71]

Noticed that too ... don't know their arse from their elbow.

Lol. Everyone knows your ultimate fantasy is you, Big Sam, Pedersen and a vat of baby oil. Kinda makes your opinion somewhat biased and therefore irrelevant.

[Rover_Shaun]

Pathetic.

Think I'll take dog for a walk.

But....but....Super Keano has us in good form playing like Barca!

[Bluefudge]

Noticed that too ... don't know their arse from their elbow.

People just people to blame.

Don't think those 2 are any worse or better than anyone the regime has brought in.

The fact they are playing proves as much.

Said the other night, no on places a misplaced pass more than Holliet, but he doesn't get as much stick as Pedersen.

[Exiled_Rover]

Seriously, yellow cards are handed out like confetti in the modern game. It's pathetic.

[jim mk2]

Lol. Everyone knows your ultimate fantasy is you, Big Sam, Pedersen and a vat of baby oil. Kinda makes your opinion somewhat biased and therefore irrelevant.

Talking of arses and elbows...... ladies and gentlemen the biggest clueless twerp of the lot.

[jimw1988]

Like a pre-season game for arsenal!