Here’s some behind the scenes action from last night via the FA’s Tunnel Cam. Worth watching if only for the discussion between Welbeck and Alexis at around 2’40.
Also (apologies for double posting) this was a really nice insight into the dynamic between our players. Hector looks so well integrated already- I know that Alexis has stood out from the crowd this season but weirdly Bellerin is possibly the player I’ve been most excited about this season. So much talent for a 19 year old!
It was probably because they used to play for United and Spurs respectively. If you try again with ex-Arsenal players it should work better, even if it does completely alter the point you were trying to make:
“… I think he’ll end up as an attacker a la Chu Young Park or The Lord…” now watch me as I drown in upvotes 😉
Feels good to know that kid was probably crying into that programme by the end. Mmmmm, the tears of Man U kids.
Raúl Duarte
9 years ago
Haha Cazorla complaining with Monreal and Bellerin about Rooney’s free header between the two CBs. And at the end Alexis says to Bellerin “we have to defend FFS” Not sure if he meant during the dying minutes or defend the FA Cup. How’s your spanish Blogs?
that and the Alexis-Welbeck discussion. It is good to see players talking about the game, hardly see that. There should be verbal discussion, remonstration, adjustments—not just in Wenger’s teams (he encourages them to adapt and work it out), but in general too. Otherwise the impression grows that only a few games really matter to them with all their focus only on the paycheck. Not that you would ever say this about Cazorla or Alexis. I loved Cazorla’s sardonic, disgusted reaction after the man city win. Ya, we did well, have to do it the next game. That’s a winner’s attitude.… Read more »
Maybe he already was feeling tightness or a twinge and he decided to play through it. I dont know what he told the medical staff but it was a bad call. You can understand him wanting to play in this game though.
Oracle
9 years ago
the Manc’s faces at the end – priceless!! Also great to see the Ox not struggling too badly.
They were discussing the two on one situation towards the end of the first half, where Alexis was on the ball and Danny, who was in front of him, ran himself offside by going behind Smalling, rather than just carry on pulling him across face of goal and opening up more space for Alexis.
I know this because I was screaming at Danny for doing that. The kid shut me up the way he rounded De Gea though.
ItsUp4GrabsNow
9 years ago
Jesus, Luke Shaw should lay off the burgers, makes Mickey Quinn look like a racing snake.
Espenss94
9 years ago
really cool with the insight of the player tunnel, could be cool to have this in the premiership also.
Hopefully Alexis was talking to Welbeck about his positioning, his runs were kinda poor for most of the first half
No 1 is Perry Groves
9 years ago
I didn’t see any of the ManUre players diving in the tunnel…
Moko-gooner
9 years ago
Alexis is like, I will keep pressuring left and you right and they will just make stupid short pass to their keeper
Neuromancer
9 years ago
My best guess at what Alexis is saying to Danny: “…aqui. Adentro, tu lo dejas…” Which would be “…here. Inside, you leave it…”
I can’t make out what Danny is saying at all. Also I’m not sure why Alexis is telling him this in Spanish, unless Danny’s Spanish is better than Alexis’ English, which I guess is possible.
Flashman71
9 years ago
Monkey “Man” Rooney, “Come on Lads” – response, mock accent impression from other man utd players joking and laughing onto pitch. Per Mertesacker “Come on Boys let’s go ah” (sounded like an assassin!!) players follow him out, fucking serious stuff no fucking messing!!! Absolute Class. UTA.
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I fucken love santi cazorla.
Football needs more players who express the sheer joy of the game.
Magnifico Santi!
Also (apologies for double posting) this was a really nice insight into the dynamic between our players. Hector looks so well integrated already- I know that Alexis has stood out from the crowd this season but weirdly Bellerin is possibly the player I’ve been most excited about this season. So much talent for a 19 year old!
I think Hector is being trained tactical discipline at left back but will end up as an attacker ala Ronaldo or Bale only less of a simian tosspot
eh who could thumb down the comparison of our raw right back (oops) with the two most expensive players in the world.
Or was it my left faux pas?
It was probably because they used to play for United and Spurs respectively. If you try again with ex-Arsenal players it should work better, even if it does completely alter the point you were trying to make:
“… I think he’ll end up as an attacker a la Chu Young Park or The Lord…” now watch me as I drown in upvotes 😉
I’d rather him end up like Eboue. You can’t help but love that guy.
Absolutely, fucking, ridiculously Brilliant!!! Roff!
Anyone else enjoy the little Man U boy asking for Arsene’s autograph?
Feels good to know that kid was probably crying into that programme by the end. Mmmmm, the tears of Man U kids.
Haha Cazorla complaining with Monreal and Bellerin about Rooney’s free header between the two CBs. And at the end Alexis says to Bellerin “we have to defend FFS” Not sure if he meant during the dying minutes or defend the FA Cup. How’s your spanish Blogs?
that and the Alexis-Welbeck discussion. It is good to see players talking about the game, hardly see that. There should be verbal discussion, remonstration, adjustments—not just in Wenger’s teams (he encourages them to adapt and work it out), but in general too. Otherwise the impression grows that only a few games really matter to them with all their focus only on the paycheck. Not that you would ever say this about Cazorla or Alexis. I loved Cazorla’s sardonic, disgusted reaction after the man city win. Ya, we did well, have to do it the next game. That’s a winner’s attitude.… Read more »
I thumbed you up because of your username
Your comment wasn’t half bad either
All that stretching from Ox and he still does his hamstring
Streched his quads and his groin – snapped his hamstring
🙁
Yet another imbalanced set of legs, huge quads need huge hamstrings and i don’t see that on the arsenal players.
Lol give up mate , the down vote crew are after you
Maybe he already was feeling tightness or a twinge and he decided to play through it. I dont know what he told the medical staff but it was a bad call. You can understand him wanting to play in this game though.
the Manc’s faces at the end – priceless!! Also great to see the Ox not struggling too badly.
Phil Jones just looked disappointed, constipated and run ragged.
but that’s his default look.
The Pale Orc
Santi Told him:
Welbz, you have to score the winner!
Alexis is such a fucking baller
Glory glory Man united….. me hole.
COYRRG
More like Dreary Dreary Man united…
What did Alexis say?
“Danny how could you play with these wankers?”
Funniest thing i’ve read in ages
They were discussing the two on one situation towards the end of the first half, where Alexis was on the ball and Danny, who was in front of him, ran himself offside by going behind Smalling, rather than just carry on pulling him across face of goal and opening up more space for Alexis.
I know this because I was screaming at Danny for doing that. The kid shut me up the way he rounded De Gea though.
Jesus, Luke Shaw should lay off the burgers, makes Mickey Quinn look like a racing snake.
really cool with the insight of the player tunnel, could be cool to have this in the premiership also.
Man City do it for every home game I believe, or at least they used to, it’s really interesting.
just need a camera in the dressing room for the half time team-talk now!
Ok, is it just me or did Santi just say “…cunt the Rojo sod….” to the Spanish boys when coming out for the second half? ……or something like that
I think Santi was saying “turns out Di Maria Can’t do it on a cold night in Stoke”
Something along those lines anyway
“Hizo asi… *head motion* cabezeo solo”
Basically, he was talking about Rooney being by himself for his goal.
An old fart like me loved the Bould/Keown exchange at 1:00
So did I. Legends have had a few battles up there themselves
Hopefully Alexis was talking to Welbeck about his positioning, his runs were kinda poor for most of the first half
I didn’t see any of the ManUre players diving in the tunnel…
Alexis is like, I will keep pressuring left and you right and they will just make stupid short pass to their keeper
My best guess at what Alexis is saying to Danny: “…aqui. Adentro, tu lo dejas…” Which would be “…here. Inside, you leave it…”
I can’t make out what Danny is saying at all. Also I’m not sure why Alexis is telling him this in Spanish, unless Danny’s Spanish is better than Alexis’ English, which I guess is possible.
Monkey “Man” Rooney, “Come on Lads” – response, mock accent impression from other man utd players joking and laughing onto pitch. Per Mertesacker “Come on Boys let’s go ah” (sounded like an assassin!!) players follow him out, fucking serious stuff no fucking messing!!! Absolute Class. UTA.
Yes! Mert’s voice deeper than i thought, wtf? Like he’s leading a team of “cleaners” off to a crime scene.
Welbz clearly nervous as fuck too haha.
Where is the shot of the ManU kid aka Robin after the game??!
Anw how come dont have a shot of Ozil in there at all?
Disappointed on both fronts.
No shots of Di Maria or Januzaj in there because they spent the entire evening on the floor.