FT: ARSENAL 2 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

[TeesBlue]

Should've given Coxe a run out at Newcastle

In hindsight you're right but I can see the logic in not pitching him in with so much to play for and a realistic chance of getting something from that game. Arsenal away however is a totally different proposition, even with our 'A' game we'll do well to get anything at all. I'm not a great believer in protecting young players confidence by not playing them. At every stage of development there's a light bulb moment when you realise you've actually made a step change, that's where the confidence comes from and you kick on to the next level.

[Der Kaiser]

In hindsight you're right but I can see the logic in not pitching him in with so much to play for and a realistic chance of getting something from that game. Arsenal away however is a totally different proposition, even with our 'A' game we'll do well to get anything at all. I'm not a great believer in protecting young players confidence by not playing them. At every stage of development there's a light bulb moment when you realise you've actually made a step change, that's where the confidence comes from and you kick on to the next level.

Of course. Mind I'd have taken Alex Smithies at right back prior to the Newcastle game over Peltier

The lineup tomorrow could be a bit of a strange one. Mind, saturday will be cringeworthy, particularly with no Arter, or Morrison. Bamba is a booking away from a ban also. Fackin hell.