Reposted by @riles08.bsky.socialMylo Minderbinder @duffomatic.bsky.social · 12/10/2026WaPo published my letter, but first they censored it. Here’s the story . . 1/ 8643351
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Well, avoiding relegation on the last day is better than winning the league, too. So…. 020
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Totally. I think he’s the guy out there (at least in the PL) as long as Tzolis is hurt, but in my mind, those kinds of defensive lapses just can’t happen. They can absolutely cost you games. 110
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 10/10/2026I think he’s been the best of our front 3 by a mile. But he didn’t even try on their goal. That was proper 2019 Arsenal defending from him. 120
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 10/10/2026I think that’s worse than Eze’s against Cash last year. Not even bothering to track back. 030
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Just about the entire team looks unrecognizable so far. 000
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 20/09/2026We got varianced for sure. I think it feels worse because we played them essentially even, away, despite the fact that I think that was one of the weaker performances we’ve seen in a while - technically poor, some bad decision making at both ends, Raya being substandard (for his usual level). 031
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 19/09/2026100% this. If you’d told me at the start of the season, and with the tricky early fixture list we had, that we’d get 12 points from our first 5, I would’ve taken it in a heartbeat. Of course, can’t do what did today again. 021
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 19/09/2026This is funny, bc my wife asked why Timber was wearing (what she thought was) an anti-nausea wrist band. I’d feel a lot better if this were true. 010
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 19/09/2026The xg is incorrect here. Only counts Calafiori’s shot. FotMob has us at .52. 110
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Usually appreciate some level headedness in the face of bad results, but I think we were bad in all phases of the game in that half. Poor passing, poor touches, poor decision making, and when you step off and give players time, there is a much higher chance that you see finishes like that. 000
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Im not super happy about the time we gave Gross on the ball there. Just poor all over (like our performance so far). 010
Reposted by @riles08.bsky.socialAaron Lerner @aaronclerner.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The Premier League match center is gaslighting us. They say Enzo Fernandez is “not trying to play the ball” when he’s diving towards it with his head. 35012
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Am I wrong that if you try to play the ball while offside, that’s also offside? As an American, maybe I just don’t know the rules. 000
Reposted by @riles08.bsky.socialPG 🏆⚽ @goonergirl1969.bsky.social · 13/09/2026That's snidey by Fernandez but Foden just can't kick out like that. Correct decision red for Foden but Fernandez should have got a yellow. 2111
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Our finishing hasn’t been great (esp that last chance for Bukayo), but we’ve created some big chances against a deep block and have looked fine against transition chances. Also, Ezri Konsa is an absolute force at the back. 000
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Only complaint with this game has been the color guy on the US feed. Has repeatedly talked about how little Arsenal have created (we’re at 1.7 xg at half), is apparently unfamiliar with the ref’s hand signal for offside, and thought a sub was happening when the 4th official indicated added time. 100
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Where would your line have been for Konsa, price wise? 100
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 19/08/2026I blocked this guy after this comment. And honestly, it wasn’t even the initial comment, but it was watching him double down when he got reasonable responses from reasonable people. 000
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Yeah, I think as good as Quansah is, there’s basically no chance he starts over a healthy Timber anytime soon. I’d wager we go for someone even younger/less established than Quansah next year if Timber is fully back. 110
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 19/08/2026You capture the rationale for this move really nicely. Think his personal connections to the squad and his career status are important too - we need someone who would be content stepping back into a rotational role when Saliba and Timber are healthy. 110
Reposted by @riles08.bsky.social1.76 Acres @onepointsevensixacr.es · 11/08/2026The MLS stuff this morning is a new transfer window gossip low, for me. The number of outlets that have picked it up, with no new information, to sensationalize what very much appears to be agent-side agitating, is ridiculous. 5394
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Some insider reports that MLS was offered by his reps back in January. Which makes a million times more sense than suggesting any possibility of him leaving now - could easily see him being pissed when he wasn’t playing and had Cala & Hincapie ahead of him. 000
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Think you’re being too generous here. The described sale here, for a 20 y/o who just (capably) started a UCL final with years left on their contract, would be gross incompetence. It’s written from the perspective of someone whose only experience in sports management comes from video games. 110
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Agree 1000%. Nwaneri is expendable bc of Max. MLS is, imho, the future of the left 8. He could easily be what we all wanted from Xhaka (all of the ball progression and shooting, plus the ability to beat defenders). I think he’d be close to the least justifiable sale in the entire squad. 080
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 22/07/2026I’m betting they announce with the new shirt release tomorrow, as that seems to be a thing clubs are doing these days. 000
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Perfect ending. Several weeks of rest and then on the field to win it. 100
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 18/07/2026I am, too, but all players are risks and asking Tzolis to take over the starting role would be a huge risk given that he’s never played at this level. It’s the one area where I genuinely think we can improve the starting 11. 000
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Think this has to be the case - especially if the reporting is true that we turned down the chance to match on fee. Huge huge risk if Berta lets Rogers go unless he’s sure he can secure an equal/better option. 100
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 18/07/2026And frankly, I’d prefer Alvarez over Rogers anyhow and maybe the “Rogers is our #1 target” info was true when it seemed like Alvarez wouldn’t be available. But losing out on Rogers AND not bringing in a ready-now, high-level LW would be a huge failure. 001
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Not bothered by the Rogers news yet. But everyone has known we need an upgrade at LW for the past 2 windows, and fair to say it has to happen. If this is the result of a change in the market and pivot to, say, Alvarez, great. But it heaps a ton of pressure on Berta to get the replacement perfect. 100
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Here, I think, is the video they’re referring to. Maybe I’m crazy, but I’m not sure I see anything clear and obvious on the video? bsky.app/profile/cjze... 000
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 05/07/2026I’m with you except for the joy part. The level of officiating at the World Cup has been *shameful* (even compared to what we’ve seen at times in the PL), but I’m going to struggle to celebrate any success tomorrow given how this came about. A fucking bummer all around. 000
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Would love to hear a pro’s take on this because this seems like an obviously correct take. In the situation where nerves/psychology are most like to have an impact, why not rely on muscle memory and keep it as simple and repeatable as possible? 000
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Having not seen the conversation, who are the proposed improvements on these three? I personally think they all bring profiles that are essentially irreplaceable. I’ve never seen a LB play like Cala, and Odegaard and Havertz are our two best pressing forwards. How do we upgrade on them (inj aside)? 220
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Hell yeah man. So proud. Could not have imagined being here 4 years ago. 010
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 30/05/2026He’s been very good. No stage is too big for that kid. 000
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 23/05/2026The pain of the close calls has made this past week so, so, so sweet. 040
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 21/05/2026VLR is the solvent you want, but there’s more to the process (to minimize the risk that the ink smears onto the shirt or you leave glue residue behind). 120
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Check out we fix kits on instagram. They have tons of tutorials/guides on this kind of thing. www.instagram.com/wefixkits?ig...instagram.comInstagramCreate an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you. 110
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 21/05/2026This is awesome. Had a similar thought last night, love that you put it all down for posterity. What a f’ing squad, top to bottom. 010
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Not sure how there’s even debate on the broadcast? Tel tried a bicycle kick and kicks him in the face. 000
Reposted by @riles08.bsky.socialarseblog @arseblog.com · 10/05/2026Not just one foul, two fouls. 3556936
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Rice and MLS have been at the heart of our good midfield play over the last 2 weeks. I’m at a loss for why we’ve pulled them out in turn. Don’t think it’s a coincidence that our form seems to have dropped noticeably. 000
Reposted by @riles08.bsky.socialDaily Cannon @dailycannon.com · 10/05/2026Fucking hate replays while play is happening 51034
Reposted by @riles08.bsky.socialJoshua Erlich @joshuaerlich.bsky.social · 07/05/2026incredibly funny that this bullshit trust and safety team is going to Streisand Effect themselves into everyone knowing about this restore @cara.city you miserable babies 302797797
riles08.bsky.social @riles08.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Hope you’re feeling better very soon. Always always appreciate your perspective and hope you’re able to savor this. Been a long time coming. 010
