Welcome to a brand new episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, the number one podcast about Arsenal Women.
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie comb through the 2-0 victory at West Ham. Tim and Jamie look at Arsenal’s tactical approach and selection and some of the issues with chance creation rearing their head again, question how much has changed and how much change we could expect from Renee Slegers’ interim charge and look at the impact of the quadruple substitution early in the second half. In the second half, Tim and Jamie take your questions on the midfield, whether Kafaji should have an increased role now, Steph Catley at centre-back, the goalkeeper situation, whether Arsenal need a ‘clean break’ with a new manager ASAP and then Tim and Jamie consider Manu Zinsberger’s recent LinkedIn post and consider the lines between criticism and abuse.
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Enjoyed the Podcast and agree with much of what was said especially about Kafaji game time. She is not close to being the answer to perceived issues on her own neither does she or any other player guarantee what the fans want to see. We have to leave things with Renee who I think has been quite impressive.
Love what Rosa Kafaji showed. The daring, the unpredictability – the spirit of Jordan Nobbs lives on! She has plenty to learn, but plenty of time to do it because we have Mariona. She’s our joker. And Stina’s first shot was saved, she didn’t miss! JE wasn’t a disaster, he just was a bit over reliant on his structure and on some players. So although RS *might* be a continuity coach, only a little change in certain areas might be sufficient to bring us the best version of Jonasball – the fun, scorey version version in which the players use… Read more »
I meant *Kafaji* is our Joker.
Loved the Louise Quinn name-check, too…
Our number 9 problem is that we have 2 strikers who are really good but not quite at the highest level. They’re not that different in age, or in output, either. I think we are coming to the point where we need to let one of them go and get in a top striker.
We have to get the next managerial appointment absolutely right.
I’d be wary about rushing in to appoint a new manager. I may be a little overcautious, but I am afraid of getting it wrong. Also, despite Arsenal being one of the most attractive jobs in women’s football, are there any obvious candidates out there? I think Renee can get as much out of the current squad as any likely immediate replacement.
On your point about our strikers, somewhat reluctantly, I have to agree. But again, where can we find someone who is an undoubted upgrade?