Not sure why there was a “falling out” between Viv and Arsenal but sure wish we had her playing in the 10 for us now 🥲

that's a great idea 😆

Yeh probably although Lotte has been playing pretty well imo- as you say in your article probably best to wait and buy in a proper fix rather than rush at things

I agree Tim that it would be great to try Caldentey in the 10. it’s easy for us fans to pick a side when we are not accountable for results but I often wonder if we could try a fit Williamson in midfield to release Caldentey to play further forward. Might also benefit from Leahs long range passing ?

Agree with you re Kepa starting. Much as I understand Arteta wants to give him game time when you’re one game from Wembley i would play my best side ( which he has for all outfield players) and sorry that’s means upsetting Kepa and playing Raya . Hope it doesn’t come back to bite us.

Fair point except it means we are investing 5 months salary in a goalkeeper we may barely use especially as doubt she can be registered for Champions league games 🤔 TBH I've never seen Votikova play so reserve judgement but IMO a fit DVD is our undisputed No 1 so not sure it's needed 🤔

Would add from the limited game time I saw of her I thought she looks a decent player. Although we don't know I can only assume her being frozen out was for non football issues ? Or it indicates a flaw in Renee who imo sometimes makes an instant opinion on players and doesn't reflect on it ?

thanks Tim and @jamiespangher.bsky.social enjoy your discussions. I don't always agree with you but imo that's what makes it a stimulating listen. Wrt the Mcabe situation I wonder if her departure was planned for last summer - hence signing Nighswonger as otherwise I don't get why we signed her ?

Do you think this means they have doubts about DVD's fitness going forward assuming Borbe is only out short term ?

I'm really afraid we are in very scary times now😱

Good read and very interesting tactical analysis on aspects of Beths game I’d not appreciated but absolutely do now you’ve enlightened me Tim. Also much credit is owing to Beth for not sulking about lack of game time but reinventing herself and delivering 👏👏👏

What the lord giveth…the lord taketh away -let’s hope that our reserve keeper can be well protected by a returning Leah 🤞

your analysis of games is streets ahead of what I can manage Tim as always. With that in mind can you give your thoughts on whether our storming 2nd half against Bayern was due to specific tactical changes Arteta made at half time or if it was purely the players quality and performances was upped ?

A fascinating albeit depressing listen. I think you both summarise what us fans think about the situation and how it’s just not working. The concern is that’s been clear for some time so why hasn’t the club acted on it ? There is a real danger all the progress made will be wasted if they don’t !

Very good point about Katie - real shame about the injury 👍

excellent analogy in this article Tim and the comparison with the men's team is very relevant . For us to win the league we need to find female versions of Saliba and Rice whose recovery pace can dig you out of a hole when you've lost your defensive shape or being countered against 🤔

I’m not sure why Smith and Maanum aren’t starting today as thought they made a real difference when they came on last week against Chelsea 🤔

I know Women's Football are studying causes of ACL's . I took my 11 year old granddaughter to her football training last night and discussed this with the coaches. Across her age group they have 4 teams and as far as aware never had an ACL injury - is a change in female body at puberty a factor ?