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GeorgeV_AFC

@georgev-afc.bsky.social
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Avid arsenal fan from Canada- unbiased fan opinion COYG 🔴⚪️ Co-Host of the Cannon Podcast @TheCannonPod channel. www.youtube.com/@TheCannonPod

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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Gonna do a bigger breakdown soon but a name to keep an eye on for a team looking to find the next Gravenberch style youth turned top 6/8 is Felix Nmecha. Wow the fundementals are exciting here. Beyond the physical carrying capacity, top creative passer and brilliant frame.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
For JDP game models, rotation is key but chemistry is more than pre coordinated movements. Not enough commentary on pods that naturally do specific rotations (Nelli wide, Timber inside, Ode deep, out of block= balance). Something Im gonna coin as a new term- Rotational Empathy.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Happy Holidays Everyone ❤️ Your support means the world to me, so thank you to everyone always- Thank you all for being a part of this amazing adventure!! I hope this season brings you joy, peace, and plenty of moments to recharge! Stay safe, enjoy the holidays, and COYG!!!😊
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Was trying to collate what are the single best traits for a footballer in mental, technical, & physical aspects? Technical: Effective ball carriers Physical: Acceleration both in the first 5 yards & over large distances Mental: Emotional control (Temperament) What’s yours?
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
There needs to be some more critical thinking surrounding our box efficiency and specifically the ability to dominate the 6-yard box. Even worse is the lack of headers given Mikel Merino and Kai Havertz as options for half space crosses to the back post.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
I’m not sure I saw any physicality issues when these boys play in cameos. If anything they use their physicality brilliantly to create advantages it’s the one area they excel in applying.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Not in love with some of the missed opportunities we’ve had using youth this szn however since the last international break; - Myles UCL debut and start - Ethan featuring in 10 of the 13 games played The definition of trust tbh & improvement in squad mins. These 2 are ready.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
The more you dive into his career & psychological mindset, more I fall in love with Semenyo! Screams “Mikel signing”- league staple approaching 25 years old in Jan coming into his own after being molded through lower league loans. Oh an Arsenal fan :) m.youtube.com/watch?v=NzYZ...
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"My aim is to make defenders hate me" | Antoine Semenyo talks Premier League "glow-up" and ambitions
YouTube video by Sky Sports News
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Mikel Merino?
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Arsenals biggest issue is selecting lineups that consistently lack respect for width against well defended midblocks. Against Fulham the issue was having 3 right footed players on the left combined with Partey at RB. Where is the width? You condense the centre & space to play.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Arsenals biggest issue is selecting lineups that consistently lack respect for width against well defended midblocks. Against Fulham the issue was having 3 right footed players on the left combined with Partey at RB. Where is the width? You condense the centre & space to play.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
What makes Mikel Arteta and not Pep- physical floor.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Have to say David Raya has been the best GK in the EPL this szn; - Shot-stopping in big moments so consistent - Proactive cross claiming + awareness as a sweeper even to none - Buuildup instigator with much more central incision in his passing range Take a bow good sir!
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Frustratingly passive start but a great night to maximize dropped Liverpool points; - Saliba with a flawless performance especially 1 v 1 in iso, MOTM - Kiwior having a good game in buildup was composed - Rice with a brilliant 2 half, WC set piece delivery + great driving runs
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Let me preface this that all title challengers have an aspect of middle third control they lack however this idea that this is a different Liverpool team is only true in approach not in outcomes. A lot of disingenuous variance ignorance going on here.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Why does Mikel Arteta OOP principle prioritize the second ball? Some of it has to do with his personnel on hand having Declan Rice as the world’s best but also a theory behind it. Far easier to control the structure of the area around a knockdown vs the knockdown itself.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
If Arsenal confirm Olabe I feel as tho Assane Diao is a trademark signing he’d make for Arsenal in his wheelhouse.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Yes not that I think it will be significant minutes but he’s moving through the youth markers at unprecedented levels
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Nope closing moments Brentford
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
15 years and 181 days
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
We did with Ethan
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Max is unprecedented here Icl
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
I don’t believe there is a debut rule but mainly on giving professional contract Ms you can’t below 16
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Re Max Dowman: I really hate the idea of platforming someone at his age but it really is unprecedented atp. Not unsurprising nor could it be that we see a debut sooner than people think.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
For Arsenal there is a strong argument that FBs are the most demanding & largest point of failure in team but why? Our wide box entry & starting winger positions force major strong footed dynamic overload stress to create effective space. Why Cala/Timber pairing= max fluidity.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Are fans unfair about their expectation of a “good bench”? Any 2/depth option that you have that’s available consistent versatile and with serious quality isn’t gonna stay. So accepting a consistent carousel behind your XI choosing the flaws to tolerate becomes the norm.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Sometimes simplicity in motion creates the smoothest current- don’t get in the way with resistance. For a team that enters box wide, the FB-winger dynamism is crucial to opening up space inside. Natural footed FBs= quicker build + bigger natural threat. Gets wingers space.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
There is massive scope for him to find a new voice in this squad- incredibly useful profile to have with a significant strong foot overlap to help get our wingers inside and closer to goal on the left. Less buildup focus as well given our evolution there.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Tyler Dibling is someone I’ve kept insisting is going to be a serious talent. The ability to be that dominant in the duel with his ability to drive with the ball both inside and outside already makes him one of the most dangerous carriers itl Combine the short back lift- yikes!
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
There are plenty things I’d look at for us with respect to potential individual improvements but the way people have limited our team’s title winning credentials is something I’m really not comfortable with. These teams are flawed & we are best placed to be the most consistent.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Tbh I’ve noticed a marketed improvement in our switching intent but for me the bigger crime was overlapping centrally and not asking the wide men to come inside with sufficient overlaps there.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
I have a lot of ??? Trust me lol We played to a tactic we weren’t suited in to solve something we lacked. Became quite the out of body tactical solution lol
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Just found out the person who created the viz also can be found here! @themachineball.bsky.social
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Ahhh thanks for connecting I wanted to give credit but didnt know he was here!
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
My frustration is okay no worries rentention is a just but why continue to play through an area of the pitch your depleted in and not through the area of the pitch you still have your superstars in? Was so weird
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Tbf I do think a lot of this is more lack of trust at LCM in Merinos absence
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Funniest commentary on there when you look at who exists in that group as far as central progression goes lol
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Never heard of him lol
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
I’ve talked a lot about why and the frustrations I have with it
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Pain I keep talking on it sigh and we still highlight it in a 4-2-4 lol
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Fundamentally remains the biggest ‘why’ tactically that we don’t platform our wide men who consistently give Arsenal their greatest progression. Credit: EPL-Analytics on X (@DataAnalyticEPL)
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
On an individual level I find myself having incredible sympathy for what Tomiyasu is going through- he’s not choosing to be injured. But on a club level I find it incredibly frustrating to have not had a directive that for as good of a person he is the body can’t keep up.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
I’d say it’s logical to expect reduced minutes at his age in his career it’s not like he’s starting matches this szn or last. Coaching is just the “next step” he’s spoken about
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Jorg Partey Lokonga all gone right now + Merino 28. We need someone & I have a project 6/8 in MLS- needs a semi experienced guy. None of that can’t happen with a Baleba/Wharton level purchase. We didn’t do our job this past summer (fwd wise) and the 6/8 was always a major bridge after Partey/Jorg.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
😭😭😭
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
At his age? I’d rather we offer a path to player coach here with the academy after our vacant U18 post he can assist Birchall.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
I think he wants to be a coach and he isn’t fussed on playtime at this transition point in his career
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Honestly I rate him very highly so I don’t mind although my gut was a £75mil expectation.
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Shock Passer loves the clinical runner haha
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GeorgeV_AFC @georgev-afc.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
There might be just going off present situations I’d prefer we kept Jorginho and bought legs at 6 personally.
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