Chef 436 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Dec 10 2008Weak Arsenal Need Rangers’ Ferguson Written by Rangers Media Rangers captain Barry Ferguson Arsene Wenger may know his tactics, and his scouting system is second to none, but there’s one aspect of English football that has bypassed this most studious of managers. Down the years, successful teams have had a backbone of moany, whiny, niggly midfielders. Small of stature and pale of skin, they were easily identified by an aversion to sunlight and a willingness to fight players taller and wider than themselves. Yes, the narky Scottish professional, conspicuous by his abscence these recent years, as Wenger creates his Academie Francaise in north London. There would have been little point in suggesting Wenger sign the Jock terrier of recent vintage; a basic ability to control or pass a football, or even know what one is, has been missing from the tartan engine room. There is one player, though, who can add the required bite to the Gunner’s engine room while bringing the technical ability synonomous with Arsenal. Rangers Barry Ferguson has tried life in the Premiership before, with Blackburn Rovers. While not a standout, he was impressive enough, and clearly has the chops to survive in the EPL. Trying to lift a mediocre Blackburn and doing the dog duties in a smooth Arsenal machine are two very different things, and those of us who have seen Ferguson in Glasgow over the years know that while in a modest side he takes on too much responsibilty and suffers as a result, in a class team he excels while bringing a rare vision and bite to the party. If you’re in Bolton one wet January afternoon, and the frankly talentless opposition have, again, outmuscled your talented but timid team of wunderkinder, you could do a lot worse than have a miserable, narky Ferguson grabbing Van Persie by the neck and politely suggesting he get stuck in. Arsenal have been painting pretty pictures, but what they need is a graffitti artist. This article was written by Andypendek and first published on Rangers Media. Please visit Rangers Media for more articles and discussions on all things Rangers FC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 Dec 10 2008Weak Arsenal Need Rangers’ Ferguson Written by Rangers Media Rangers captain Barry Ferguson Arsene Wenger may know his tactics, and his scouting system is second to none, but there’s one aspect of English football that has bypassed this most studious of managers. Down the years, successful teams have had a backbone of moany, whiny, niggly midfielders. Small of stature and pale of skin, they were easily identified by an aversion to sunlight and a willingness to fight players taller and wider than themselves. Yes, the narky Scottish professional, conspicuous by his abscence these recent years, as Wenger creates his Academie Francaise in north London. There would have been little point in suggesting Wenger sign the Jock terrier of recent vintage; a basic ability to control or pass a football, or even know what one is, has been missing from the tartan engine room. There is one player, though, who can add the required bite to the Gunner’s engine room while bringing the technical ability synonomous with Arsenal. Rangers Barry Ferguson has tried life in the Premiership before, with Blackburn Rovers. While not a standout, he was impressive enough, and clearly has the chops to survive in the EPL. Trying to lift a mediocre Blackburn and doing the dog duties in a smooth Arsenal machine are two very different things, and those of us who have seen Ferguson in Glasgow over the years know that while in a modest side he takes on too much responsibilty and suffers as a result, in a class team he excels while bringing a rare vision and bite to the party. If you’re in Bolton one wet January afternoon, and the frankly talentless opposition have, again, outmuscled your talented but timid team of wunderkinder, you could do a lot worse than have a miserable, narky Ferguson grabbing Van Persie by the neck and politely suggesting he get stuck in. Arsenal have been painting pretty pictures, but what they need is a graffitti artist. This article was written by Andypendek and first published on Rangers Media. Please visit Rangers Media for more articles and discussions on all things Rangers FC sorry i never noticed the RM bit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksen_da_best 2,034 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Ferguson wouldnt get near the arsenal team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigy 0 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I think DBBTB's suggestion of Arsenal needing Viera is more realistic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbyst 570 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 :repost: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF5LOYAL 0 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Arsenal need Thorsten Frings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted E Bayer 484 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Dec 10 2008Weak Arsenal Need Rangers’ Ferguson Written by Rangers Media Rangers captain Barry Ferguson Arsene Wenger may know his tactics, and his scouting system is second to none, but there’s one aspect of English football that has bypassed this most studious of managers. Down the years, successful teams have had a backbone of moany, whiny, niggly midfielders. Small of stature and pale of skin, they were easily identified by an aversion to sunlight and a willingness to fight players taller and wider than themselves. Yes, the narky Scottish professional, conspicuous by his abscence these recent years, as Wenger creates his Academie Francaise in north London. There would have been little point in suggesting Wenger sign the Jock terrier of recent vintage; a basic ability to control or pass a football, or even know what one is, has been missing from the tartan engine room. There is one player, though, who can add the required bite to the Gunner’s engine room while bringing the technical ability synonomous with Arsenal. Rangers Barry Ferguson has tried life in the Premiership before, with Blackburn Rovers. While not a standout, he was impressive enough, and clearly has the chops to survive in the EPL. Trying to lift a mediocre Blackburn and doing the dog duties in a smooth Arsenal machine are two very different things, and those of us who have seen Ferguson in Glasgow over the years know that while in a modest side he takes on too much responsibilty and suffers as a result, in a class team he excels while bringing a rare vision and bite to the party. If you’re in Bolton one wet January afternoon, and the frankly talentless opposition have, again, outmuscled your talented but timid team of wunderkinder, you could do a lot worse than have a miserable, narky Ferguson grabbing Van Persie by the neck and politely suggesting he get stuck in. Arsenal have been painting pretty pictures, but what they need is a graffitti artist. This article was written by Andypendek and first published on Rangers Media. Please visit Rangers Media for more articles and discussions on all things Rangers FC I'd dispute that little line there if you are referring to being a standout at Blackburn. After being handed the capaincy and before his injury Barry Ferguson was Blackburn's best player by far, picking up the MOTM awards in 50% of games. He rejected lucrative contract improvements in fear it would get in his way of a return to the Gers. Bazza was definitely a stand out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest therabbitt Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 This article is by Andypendek and was posted here on the 26th of November http://www.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?op...50&Itemid=1 and there was a wee discussion about it here: http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?...c=89831&hl= Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 This article is by Andypendek and was posted here on the 26th of November http://www.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?op...50&Itemid=1 and there was a wee discussion about it here: http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?...c=89831&hl= nuff said Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Barry Ferguson wouldn't even get a game in the Arsenal Ladies team! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearer 124 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Whoever posted this knows nothing about Ferguson, for one the guy doesn't tackle and he doesn't have the bit you would be looking for. You are lucky if Ferguson shuts his man down let alone goes in for a tackle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted E Bayer 484 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Whoever posted this knows nothing about Ferguson, for one the guy doesn't tackle and he doesn't have the bit you would be looking for. You are lucky if Ferguson shuts his man down let alone goes in for a tackle. That's harsh he does shut his man down. But I'll not be disputing your comment about his talking or lack of it. You can search this forum for numerous posts/threads of mine on the Barry not tackling subject. It's my pet hate about our captain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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