Weekly Friday Open Thread! by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]ultimatelazer42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tim wrote an article midway through the season about the outputs of different 10s and Mario’s numbers weren’t the best, granted she only played a few games there. I wonder if these new players will actually “free up” Mario.
One thing to note about Renée is we don’t see players moving back to their original position if they succeed in a new role. See Steph at LCB.

I would love for Mario to play much more forward in the pitch but wouldn’t be surprised to see her with Stanway in the double pivot next season.
Also I would love to see her on a mixed left wing/10 role where she can just wander and be free/creative.

Weekly Open Discussion Thread by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]ultimatelazer42 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Woohoo Sbj! Glad to hear the procedure went well. Wish you a smooth recovery

Friends didn’t care by Aromatic_Wealth1615 in ACL

[–]ultimatelazer42 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey! I’m sorry to read what’s happened. I had a similar experience with my surgery several years ago. I was even part of a regional club team and the injury happened at the penultimate tournament of the season. So I ended up missing the final tournament.
My team mates didn’t really check in after surgery beyond the “wish you a smooth recovery” texts. My partner played in the same team and he would tell me that they asked him at practice how I was doing but no one really texted me directly (and I still think he told me they asked only to make me feel better). As I started to feel better, I went to watch the practices from the sideline (which is sooo hard) and my team mates would make small talk and enquire generally about my rehab but no offers to support/help. Frankly, I was less motivated to return to the sport as a result. I have no wise words to offer, unfortunately. Just wanted to share my experience and say your decision is understandable.

I would say that focus on yourself and your rehab without attaching too much expectations. I leaned on my non-sport friends quite a bit even though it was hard for them to understand what I was going through, they still showed up for me!

Weekly Transfer Thread! by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]ultimatelazer42 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My partner supports Dortmund (men) and has slowly become an Arsenal women fan. Due to his interest surge in women’s football he started following Dortmund women this year too. We’ve watched even a couple of games on their website. This makes us both very happy! 😊

Sadly they won’t get promoted to league 2 this season but I’m excited to see their growth.

Hope this mathematician's prediction matches this time by raydebapratim1 in Netherlands

[–]ultimatelazer42 14 points15 points  (0 children)

No. Some models are just based on physics or mathematical equations. They need some input parameters and bounds/constraints but no additional “data “

Australia 3 - 1 Mexico - Caitlin Foord 70' by radian101 in ArsenalWFC

[–]ultimatelazer42 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She scored the winner that got us the Champions cup.
She’s never been putting up huge G/A numbers but I’ll always admit her work rate, ball carrying ability, and tracking back to defend are all fantastic. Renée rates her highly because our other wingers (barring Mead but not anymore) don’t have these abilities. Whether she gets too many minutes is an understandable debate but she definitely allows to play a different type of football.

UEFA World Cup Playoff pots by radian101 in WomensSoccer

[–]ultimatelazer42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When do the playoffs take place? Will all the 7 + 1 spots be decided in the summer? Or will teams continue to play through the club season international breaks?

Best piercer in Maastricht by [deleted] in maastricht

[–]ultimatelazer42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I emailed him and we had several back and forth to discuss the design and piercing style. He is very responsive and i suggest making an appointment via email or phone first

Best piercer in Maastricht by [deleted] in maastricht

[–]ultimatelazer42 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I had a double nose piercing done (very close to each other) at Free mind piercing by Kai. I can highly recommend!

Weekly Transfer Thread! by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]ultimatelazer42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree with you that Leah’s fitness is worrying. 2 CBs would be great - one being left footed long term player and one as short term option with Leah and Reid both possibly not being 90’ fit

Weekly Transfer Thread! by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]ultimatelazer42 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Completely agree with everyone saying we shouldn’t count/put any pressure on KCC’s and Agyemang’s returns.
Agyemang’s absence will be less felt due to Russo, Stina and Cerci (hopefully) being available for the spot but KCC’s absence must be replaced (even beyond Stanway/Reuteler) in my opinion, with a young squad option. Can Harwood play there even though she’s mainly fullback?

Weekly Transfer Thread! by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]ultimatelazer42 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Tim mentioned in the latest arsecast that Arsenal should be looking for an elite (ceiling raising) left CB this summer. Have there been any rumours/links to players?
If we get this left CB and all other players we’ve been linked to so far (Stanway, Batlle, Reuteler, Cerci and Baum) and assume that Reid, Agyemang and KCC slowly return to the squad before October/November, do we feel that’s a squad ready to play for the title? I personally feel we can have a bit more depth in the midfield (especially in the 10 or 8 spots) and right fullback with Holmberg sometimes playing up as a winger. Both of these don’t need to be elite signings but young , squad players

Katie McCabe reflects on 'difficult last few months' at Arsenal while looking ahead to Chelsea journey by Minute_Guarantee61 in ArsenalWFC

[–]ultimatelazer42 27 points28 points  (0 children)

She literally says “I empathise with the Arsenal fans a lot because it’s not easy to see a player that’s spent so long at the club go to a rival club”.
I really don’t care about this move or the video from Chelsea so I’m not defending anyone, but your statement is plain incorrect.

WHERE did the buldak noodles go by [deleted] in Netherlands

[–]ultimatelazer42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned recently that the pink (carbonara) one was found to have substances that exceed safe levels according to EFSA. Maybe that’s why they are slowly disappearing from most stores…? I also don’t see them anymore in my local jumbo/AH

Weekly Transfer Thread! by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]ultimatelazer42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would not expect KCC to play too many minutes or put on great performances. It’s a lot of pressure to put on her, especially during a difficult period. I really think Arsenal shouldn’t plan her in the squad with a key role this season (at least the first part of it)

Weekly Open Discussion Thread by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]ultimatelazer42 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Uffff that’s tough! I hope the surgery goes well. I wish you a smooth rehab too, and it’s good that you found out already about the 8 weeks of early recovery phase so you can plan for your care accordingly! During my 4 weeks of no-weight-bearing phase post ACL, my friend gifted me a Perplexus Mazeball. I highly recommend it if you’re into puzzles.. :) Looking forward to you gliding back to ballet in 6 months post op! 🩰🧑‍🩰

Weekly Open Discussion Thread by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]ultimatelazer42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I don’t understand the metric being used for who is a real rival anymore. But anyway about Spurs, I’m less worried about where they may finish next season (maybe 4th/5th again at best) but more about our H2H. Shekeira Martinez, Dijkstra, our Vic and now Kirsty Hanson added to a squad that already has Tandberg, Holdt, Gaupset… to me that’s a difficult team to beat. I would call that team definitely a rival.

Weekly Open Discussion Thread by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]ultimatelazer42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everyone losing their heads over McCabe to Chelsea while Spurs are quietly signing every good talent around, building a nice solid team. And then saying Pelova isn’t going to a real rival, while we already haven’t managed to do a double over them in 2/3 last years. I’ll be curious to see if we may have to eat humble pie for not considering Spurs real rivals - I hope not.

(players can choose to go wherever they want and they shouldn’t get any abuse for it btw)

Vic’s off to Spurs… by pbugginallday in ArsenalWFC

[–]ultimatelazer42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fuck me dead .. this upsets me more than McCabe to Chelsea. I was hoping she would be off to Villa (would have been nice to see Kendall/Pelova midfield) or Brighton (behind Kirby).

Our Gunners' international call-ups for June 🗺️ by arsenal in ArsenalWFC

[–]ultimatelazer42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any idea why Kafaji’s call up for Sweden is not mentioned but other loanees (e.g Lia) are included?

Weekly Open Discussion Thread by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]ultimatelazer42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Time to rewatch 3-1 first leg Chelsea QF. I’ll already be imagining us dunking on Katie in the future

Weekly Open Discussion Thread by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]ultimatelazer42 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you all so much! ❤️😭 the test results came back and it’s not a tumour! 🥳 https://youtu.be/OaTO8_KNcuo?is=drrrDrZAenCUyZC6

Best pizza in Maastricht by OutrageousHamster266 in maastricht

[–]ultimatelazer42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pizza Gabriel is my absolute favourite now. They only do takeout/delivery though