I know some of you don’t like the posts coming thick and fast, but the recent good run and increased positivity has seen a rise in submitted posts. Given that we like as many views as possible, I’m happy to continue the optimism by posting this submission from MR_CHEESE. And at least it’s better than us having nothing to say. Cheers Mr C;
The 12th Man
There is no need to rehash how many games we have played and the points we have taken from them, we’ve seen it on every media outlet. We know the standings and we are more than happy with them, but can we keep it up?
I am very excited for the Arsenal game, everything about it seems to ooze excitement. I am not deluded enough to think that we are unbeatable, but I am confident in the way our team has presented itself in commitment and passion. We are seeing something that has been missing from the previous dark years, a defence. And now not only do we have it, we also have some sort of selection and competition for those lacking roles! Are the younger players really coming of age (Baker?) or was it a fluke?.
In addition to the defence, we have also bulked out the midfield considerably with the ability to offer players that can change the style of the game. Our forwards have played as admirably as ever, with 2 goals coming from both Wiemann and Gabby; they are both showing their commitment and passion to the badge and now we are being handed another boost with the Belgian returning to training and potentially contending during our back to back fixtures from FIFA hell.
It all seems to be going right, so what else can we do?
I firmly believe that in order for us to win the game tomorrow, the fans have to become the 12th man and play their part like the team have been for the past 4 games. It is clinical that from the get go, the fans are intimidating and unforgiving towards Arsenal; they need to know that we are not hosting a game for them to take 3 points. The stadium needs to be rocked and shattered like the thrilling 6:4 Carling Cup Semi Final against Blackburn in 2010. It almost feels like there could be a pitch invasion, just for winning another game. Our defence are on form, the team is solid and the management duo are making waves. It now comes down to the fans.
I’d like to see the same team as last week (Provided Ron Vlaar is still out) with one change being Richardson for Sanchez.
MR_CHEESE
