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The players were probably confused seeing as though Edison was a bum living off the brilliance of others.Artera and his ****ing props man
This doc has given me more respect for the guy but that teamtalk with the lightbulb, shhhhhit that was bad.
Mod Edit: Removed.Would include White in 'stock rising' too - comes across really well, people raving about his training, his potential and leadership - one of the few willing to chime in when Arteta tries to do teaching moments. Big Mo also comes across well - knows exactly what his role is but is always generous with his energy to others, really part of the 'team'.
Pepe, bless him, seems to basically only speak to Laca, and is either struggling with language still, extremely shy or checked out mentally some time ago, because he seems so much on the fringes of all the interaction, whether dressing room or elsewhere. There were a couple of post match dressing room clips and win or lose he looks like a lost tourist trying to find a ticket machine rather than part of the squad. I know he had trouble integrating in season one, and don't blame him at all for feeling on the outside of things late last season, but I think he must be shy or something because the guy is like a ghost in every bit of video. Makes me feel sorry for him.
Nuno took it well to be fair to him, he’s now the only one playing CL football this season
That was William Saliba talking to his teammates from the Upside Down
This is goodThat was William Saliba talking to his teammates from the Upside Down
Still feel the same towards Saka, just a very good guy, I’m still not drawn in by his natural charisma/sauce or whatever though. More of a little brother I want the best for.
Eddie has completely won me over with his completely ruthless and unnecessarily harsh speech to Sambi
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I've criticised Xhaka loads of times over the years but one thing this documentary has opened my eyes to is how much of a leader he is.
He's the captain without an armband.
In A-M speak: "@xyz1, @xyz2, @xyz3 and many other @xyz-s in the mud"A-M noticing the influence Xhaka has in the dressing room. You need his type of characters in the team.
Finally
In A-M speak: "@xyz1, @xyz2, @xyz3 and many other @xyz-s in the mud"
Not gonna say names though
It’s near impossible to teach an old dog new tricks
Apparently so… Shame we haven’t had CL football since his arrival though, even managing to single handedly influence a penalty v Brighton in our last game to make sure his influence was final. You all love him though…
@Jury will never accept Xhaka's leadership in the team.
He'll rather die than admit Xhaka adds tremendous value
I’ve never doubted it. Thing is, what are we doing with it? Fans want the best players. The players? They want guys they like around them irrespective of whether they’re crap or not, because building a successful team is not their job, it’s the managers.@Jury will never accept Xhaka's leadership in the team.
He'll rather die than admit Xhaka adds tremendous value
Sambi is a better man than me cos that one there was a violation personally I wouldn’t have that.
I haven’t even watched it yet but I just saw that scene, got to hand it to Eddie Lokonga got put in a spliff.
Nah, Xhaka’s leadership is clear. There’s no way they carry on playing **** under his inspirational leadership. He drags us up levels when we need it most.What kills me is the way the players shout come on boys and hyping each other up before/during HT.. just to keep playing **** loool
That must be so annoying as a manager
Didn't they basically state that they had no intention of signing players in January after the outlay over the summer. The Auba situation was messy but they stuck with the long term plans they had instead of trying to get someone in who they probably wouldn't want just to replace him in the short term.The doc was clearly directed to have absolute focus on Arteta and the PR that went along with it the whole of last season.
It is pretty indicative that there is no mention at the failure to make signings on January to replace Auba's goals (as fans rightfully asked on the doc too) which was then highlighted at "a single goal in April" and also how the tactical mess in those 3 straight losses was ignored, as we had Laca firing blanks and Lokonga completely exposed.
After the Newcastle loss they quickly switched the tune and showed it as a success still with Vinai and Wrighty claiming that to go from 8-th twice to 5th is still a success.
Which it could be if you decide to close your eyes at what just happened and ignore the context on how you ended in 5th.
He's basically telling them that he is their North star. When they're on the pitch and have no idea what to do, look towards him and he'll lead them to the promised land.