A Few More Comments On Yesterday's Debacle

Just wanted to post a few, brief thoughts on yesterday's debacle against Chelsea.

- We have major issues at the back.  No surprises there.  Are they the kind to be fixed with one new purchase OR do we need to invest in a new coach for the defenders?  Someone who can get them organized?

- Poor, poor Lukasz.  He's had one bad game after another in the last few weeks.  He has the talent to be a #1 keeper, but it's clear that the odd FA Cup/Carling Cup game just won't cut it.  Loan him out and give him the chance to learn how to organize and work with a backline week-in and week-out.

- Diaby out wide.  RVP alone up top.  Then Bendter on the wing?  What, we couldn't put Eboue in as a striker?

- Chin up, Kieran Gibbs.  There'll be better weeks than the one you just had.  But don't forget how this one felt.  Let it become your motivator to get better and better.

-  Samir Nasri started the year rather well, but he's been M.I.A. for the past few weeks.  If I were him, I'd be trying to make sure I didn't lose my midfield spot to Arshavin...oops, too late.

- Meanwhile Emmanuel Adebayor entered the game to a rousing ovation.  No, wait.  The exact opposite of rousing ovation.  It's clear his flirtations with Beyonce combined with his poor outings in the biggest games of this season are turning the supporters against him.  And doesn't he know Beyonce's married to Jay-Z?!  Ade, you're rich, but you ain't Jay-Z rich!

-  Theo signed that nice new contract then proceeded to tantalize us more with his qualities.  Theo, now that you got the big payday, spend some of it on a trainer who can work with you on your finishing.  It's the major aspect of your game that's missing.

- This one's to the lads as a whole: if Frank Lampard or Didier Drogba or Joey Barton steps up to your captain, do the right thing and support him.  All for one, remember?  (BTW, be careful with Joey Barton, he might be carrying a shiv).

- And lastly, for the supporters,  there are two games left: out to Old Trafford for what will more than likely be Man United's coronation ceremony and the home closer against (should be safe from relegation by then) Stoke City.  If you make it to either game, cheer on the boys.  Root your heart out.  Sing, sing about the red nose of Manchester being shiny and Ronaldo being a c--t.  Enjoy the last 180 minutes of live Arsenal football for this season.  Leave the worries of future purchases, transfer requests and boardroom antics aside for those glorious 180 minutes we have left.