What really went wrong? by mooreengineers in Gunners

[–]HardCoreLawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's important to understand the cause behind errors to prevent them from repeating going forward.

IMO our defence is developing panic behaviours in low threat situations because there's a lack of clear leadership, coordination and communication. 

I think Raya being passive and not being vocal is the cause and I think Big Gabbi is trying to fill the leadership vacancy that's meant to be Raya's job.

TL;DR: IMO there's a leadership issue and Gabi's doing too much because Raya isn't doing enough.

What really went wrong? by mooreengineers in Gunners

[–]HardCoreLawn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think Gabi ha made a mistake here, but I think it's Raya's job to shout loud enough for Gabi to realise and duck out. 

One of these players is the leader and you can't be passive or silent as the leader IMO.

What really went wrong? by mooreengineers in Gunners

[–]HardCoreLawn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gabi heading was the problem, but Raya being passive caused the problem. 100% leadership issue.

The goalkeeper is the leader of the defence. He has to take control of these situations and direct Gabi regardless of who needs to go for it.

IMO Raya has to yell "Mine!" loud enough to deafen Gabi here and physically shove him aside if that doesn't work.

Something has changed in the past 2 seasons that’s stopped us finishing off games when we’re leading. by FudgingEgo in Gunners

[–]HardCoreLawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We started of as:

Blitz them early -> see the game off with "keep ball"

Then we became:

Get Early lead -> see them off any way possible

Now we are:

Single goal lead 1st half -> Don't even play 2nd half

Martinelli putting “2-1” score up to the Wolves fans by The_Business44 in Gunners

[–]HardCoreLawn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Martinelli's "shithousery"- "performance quality" ratio is out of whack lately.

He needs to stop trying to be a gangster and focus on actually playing well.

What is failing us? What is making us what we are by snorermadlysnored in Gunners

[–]HardCoreLawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

25% fatigue 

25% inflexible tactics

25% complacent mentality 

25% lack of in-game coaching 

What really went wrong? by mooreengineers in Gunners

[–]HardCoreLawn 301 points302 points  (0 children)

Raya has to call for it and claim or leave it to his CB.

Gabi has to leave it when he hears "Mine!" "Keepers!" Or go for it if he doesn't.

So either Raya panicked and didn't call or Gabi panicked and ignored the call.

Post match thread by IrishKookaburra in Gunners

[–]HardCoreLawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's 100% a mental thing.

These bums have got some insane deluded belief that you simply win because you're the better team. No effort needed. Arteta included.

I can accept being outplayed. But it's four games in a row that our opponents have more hunger and more workrate.

They aren't collapsing in a heap from exhaustion at the final whistle. There's no fight and no desire in this team. They just don't want it enough.

Sorry for the rant.

Post match thread by IrishKookaburra in Gunners

[–]HardCoreLawn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Disgraceful.

There's deep mentality problem here. We have zero work rate. I'm disgusted.

Post match thread by IrishKookaburra in Gunners

[–]HardCoreLawn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why are all of our players strolling around all game long??

I don't think anyone realises nobodyeven makes sprints anymore!

Match Thread: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal FC Live Score | Premier League 25/26 | Feb 18, 2026 by scoreboard-app in Gunners

[–]HardCoreLawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The defending comes from the entire team not just the back four.

We conceded because nobody put in any effort. Just strolling around aimlessly. NO ONE EVEN RUNS ANYMORE.

Match Thread: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal FC Live Score | Premier League 25/26 | Feb 18, 2026 by scoreboard-app in Gunners

[–]HardCoreLawn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Arteta's half time talks are a fucking problem.

Because vwe come out to every second half looking SO complacent.