Arsenal (A) Pre-Match Thread!

[sc91]

Finishing work soon, home for some lunch and quick change then heading over Finsbury Park way. Cannot wait. Very nervous already mind, and have been since I woke up this morning!

Drinking near Swiss Cottage myself, right at the old haunt. So goooooood.

 

[WolfPaul]

Any suggestions for drinking venues near the ground?

 

[Peszkywolf]

Think they outplayed us at the Molineux until Martinelli was stupidly sent off. But we're better away. Very tough game, a draw would be a very good result......
Was going to the original fixture, gutted I can't make this one.

 

[Mark Rankines Lovechild]

I am going to repeat my old mantra and say I am worried about this one. I said this before the Leicester and Spurs games too, I hope that we can stop Arsenals winning streak but think they will be as fired up for this (after Neves's words) as we will.

Would not bet against Neves picking up his 10th caution tonight.

 

[Ginger Chimp]

I am going to repeat my old mantra and say I am worried about this one. I said this before the Leicester and Spurs games too, I hope that we can stop Arsenals winning streak but think they will be as fired up for this (after Neves's words) as we will.

Would not bet against Neves picking up his 10th caution tonight.

What did Neves say?

 

[Streathamwolf]

His late father is variously reported as having been Ukrainian or Russian, either of which might cause Max issues for different reasons.

Sadly we are back in the Cold War. 40/50 years of progress gone overnight.

Very sadly, that is how it feels. Hope Max is OK.

 

[Ned]

Really nervous about today. Such a massive game.

It’s not must win but it’s a must not lose if we want top 4.

 

[WalsallWolf]

I have not felt like this going into a game since Sevilla

 

[Wednesbury Wolf]

Champions League final taken away from Russia.

 

[WickedWolfie]

Champions League final taken away from Russia.

Unsurprising but won't have any real effect.

 

[Brizzlewolf]

What did Neves say?

He said he hadn't seen Arsenal celebrate a win like that in 10 years....like they had won the Champions League or something. I think he meant it as a measure of how far Wolves have come.....they've taken it as him calling them small time.....

 

[Wonder Boyo]

He said he hadn't seen Arsenal celebrate a win like that in 10 years....like they had won the Champions League or something. I think he meant it as a measure of how far Wolves have come.....they've taken it as him calling them small time.....

Manufactured outrage by the Arsenal fans as usual. They turn every comment into a huge slight against them and then it's amplified by social media and the click bait press.

 

[ombyman]

I won't be surprised if Max isnt involved tonight.

I hope some of those going though will have Ukraine flags to support him (and if Fosun have any issues they can do one!)

 

[wwbug]

Manufactured outrage by the Arsenal fans as usual. They turn every comment into a huge slight against them and then it's amplified by social media and the click bait press.

What club would act that way ?

 

[Streathamwolf]

Unsurprising but won't have any real effect.

You're right but not taking it away is tacit acceptance and sends the wrong message.

 

[Oliwolf44]

2 of the form teams in the league so expecting a close game. First goal absolutely crucial in this one as both have good defences and the lets say "Game management" that both teams employ towards the end of the match will mean you want to be the team ahead. A draw away at Arsenal a very good result in my eyes.

 

[Ginger Chimp]

He said he hadn't seen Arsenal celebrate a win like that in 10 years....like they had won the Champions League or something. I think he meant it as a measure of how far Wolves have come.....they've taken it as him calling them small time.....

They are small time

#confused

 

[WickedWolfie]

You're right but not taking it away is tacit acceptance and sends the wrong message.

I absolutely agree. Thirty years of working in MOD tends to leave you with a certain worldview....

 

[Streathamwolf]

I absolutely agree. Thirty years of working in MOD tends to leave you with a certain worldview....

25 years in my case, 20 in uniform.

 

[waveney wolf]

Must not not not loose tonight, Arsenal will be in the home straight for 4th if we do.
I'd be tempted to put Jimenez on the bench , A) he's not been playing well , and B) its not going to be easy playing there again after what happened.
Start with hwang and podence up front

 

[QB Wolf]

Must not not not loose tonight, Arsenal will be in the home straight for 4th if we do.
I'd be tempted to put Jimenez on the bench , A) he's not been playing well , and B) its not going to be easy playing there again after what happened.
Start with hwang and podence up front

Must not lose either!

 

[WickedWolfie]

25 years in my case, 20 in uniform.

I was a civilian working in various head office roles... Still work for HMG.

 

[Titch]

Nice sunny day in London, we're just about to start our pub crawl!!

Come on me babbies

 

[SteveBullsKnee]

Woke up at about 4am thinking about this game. Go 352 again and harass them and win the midfield battle.

Nick it with a nice long ranger!

 

[arctic rime]

Finishing work soon, home for some lunch and quick change then heading over Finsbury Park way. Cannot wait. Very nervous already mind, and have been since I woke up this morning!

From Kings Cross what’s the best tube to the ground , arriving from Peterborough at 6.30 thanks

 

[WickedWolfie]

From Kings Cross what’s the best tube to the ground , arriving from Peterborough at 6.30 thanks

Having lived in Islington since 1990 this l can definitely answer.

Victoria line (light blue on the maps) to Highbury & Islington or Finsbury Park - about 10-15min walk from either.

Piccadilly line (purple) to Arsenal (or Finsbury Park) about 10 min walk but slightly less frequent and slower.

Both Holloway Road and Drayton Park stations are effectively closed during games.

 

[blakenhall wolf]

Any suggestions for drinking venues near the ground?

Also want to know. Away pub is shut.
Where we headed? Finsbury? Camden?

 

[WickedWolfie]

Also want to know. Away pub is shut.
Where we headed? Finsbury? Camden?

Most boozers in Highbury and Holloway are home fans only. You might be ok on Finsbury Park (not in colours). Camden or Hackney are plausible.

 

[Flump]

Manufactured outrage by the Arsenal fans as usual. They turn every comment into a huge slight against them and then it's amplified by social media and the click bait press.

Given some people on here got upset over an article with the title "Wolves are on the brink of something special" this week, I wouldn't say that's a uniquely Arenalian trait!

 

[Titch]

Also want to know. Away pub is shut.
Where we headed? Finsbury? Camden?

Faltering fullback (Finsbury) is good, great beer garden!!!!

 

[LythamWolf]

Faltering fullback (Finsbury) is good, great beer garden!!!!

Best pub in the area and a great place to drink if you’re not wearing colours, not in a big group, don’t want to sing Wolves songs, etc, etc. It’s where I’m heading.

 

[Andy]

Best pub in the area and a great place to drink if you’re not wearing colours, not in a big group, don’t want to sing Wolves songs, etc, etc. It’s where I’m heading.

me too

 

[WickedWolfie]

Faltering fullback (Finsbury) is good, great beer garden!!!!

Titch that is in Finsbury Park. Finsbury is a whole different area adjacent to the City. Just flagging that in case others get confused. I agree re the pub.

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

No pressure on Wolves going into this game. We’re already throwing punches against the heavyweights. I think we will do well here I’m going 1-2 Wolves. Neves will rattle a few in!! Not nervous, no expectation here just hope we do well. Game by game we are proving everyone wrong. Getting better and better, up the Wolves!!

 

[LythamWolf]

me too.

We’ll all be playing “spot the fellow wolf”

 

[Achilles Last Stand]

Nudge nudge, wink wink!

 

[Contrarian]

Apparently it's been 28 games since we kept a clean sheet against Arsenal! That must go way back to the early 70's. A 0-0 is long overdue.

 

[John de Wolf's hairdryer]

Apparently it's been 28 games since we kept a clean sheet against Arsenal! That must go way back to the early 70's.

Saturday 24th February 1979 (43 years ago TODAY...an omen perhaps?) at Highbury... Arsenal 0-1 Wolves.

 

[Minimalist]

I am literally pooing myself in anticipation.

Literally???
Literally???

(He says in his best sheldon cooper voice...)

 

[IrchyWolf]

Faltering fullback (Finsbury) is good, great beer garden!!!!

Top pub. Nicely tucked away hundred yards off the drag to La Porcetta for piggy meals.