brightlee

well, that's one of the reason why Birmingham couldn't sign him........

brightlee

No, until the new stadium will be used in Arsenal 2 yrs later, otherwise, Peannent couldn't use his strength in Arsenal team...........

Highbury is too small, they couldn't play wingers styles.....

Only long ball and diamond attacking style could fit this kind of stadium....

another example, you may wonder why Everton are playing long ball system nowadays (since ages ago.. maybe 1950s-now.... they didn't change their style... look at Goodison Park? another tidy stadium)

i.e. you could see why Man Utd is successful in Winger system, cos Old Trafford is bigger (I am seriously talking about this)

[ Last edited by brightlee on 2005-3-3 at 03:50 AM ]

brightlee

remember Robert Pires is 32. and he gets a lot of injures...
He's fine and play extremely well in this level of football......
don't blame he's slow, remember his age and his injury......

but nowadays, only Robert Pires and Dennis Bergkamp can control the game in Arsenal ONLY.

I think you should think Clichy/Reyes to be in left wing... and Freddie Ljungberg is on the right, it would be more suitable for Gunners if they play in diamond system in future.

brightlee

Van Perise should be replacing Dennis Bergkamp, look at his playing styles.. he's not that type of midfield......

Clichy will be ok if he settle in one position...

I give you an example, John O'Shea will be the best players in Man Utd within next 2 yrs, but he need to settle in one position first! This guy has tredmous talents......

brightlee

He's just 21, he still have a long journey in his football career (if he will not make some silly mistakes or injury blow)