Ronnie Simmons

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@DarrenArsenal1 Didn’t this game go 95% as expected? We dominated possession and territory, limited them to very little, loads of shots (many which were blocked by a deep defence), amassed big XG. Our finishing was off, that’s the only difference between the outcome & a ‘satisfactory’ 1-4 win.

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@YankeeGunner U21s have an EFL trophy match tonight which may impact how many youth players are available for Fleetwood - I hope the line ups don’t send you into a tailspin!

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@footballontnt I wasn’t aware the 12.30 scheduling was changed to a 45 minute documentary on Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@adrianjclarke Does it surprise you that elite footballers aren’t better with both feet? I know it’s typical to prefer a ‘stronger’ side but so many times I see safe passes made square or back when a more progressive pass is available with a mildly competent ‘other’ foot. Always staggers me.

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@Salzdee Unsurprisingly, Pennant is lacking nuance. Compare Salah’s defensive contribution to Saka’s then come back to me. I’ve no doubt Saka’s goal output would be much higher stood on halfway waiting for the ball. Arsenal’s superpower is in the collective, not in individuality.

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@DarrenArsenal1 Who knew that teams can improve via different coaching and tactical approaches rather than just ‘winning the transfer window’.

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@TomCantonMedia What’s bizarre to me is people watching the players walking out of the tunnel at the start of the match and don’t know the line up. I find that mental.

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@prettyboygooner Yeah great idea, let’s look beyond the fact the owners have underwritten our significant losses 7 years in a row to help deliver a league title and instead ask thrm to srll because we havent ‘won thd transfer window’.

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@A1ZH4RY I’m not sure you can label the window disgraceful but also say we got stronger.

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@UcheofLagos You can only have a squad of 25 - how many specialist left wingers are you wanting?

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@Paulib2013 You didn’t mention World Cup winner Merino or top 5 CM in the PL Bruno or top 5 in the world talent Dowman all of whom can play in the 8 position and Dowman can cover wide too.

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@TheoHector2018 Maybe, just maybe, that was part of the rationale for a ceiling raiser or no one.

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@charles_watts 7 players for 3 attacking positions and 2 for every midfield / defensive position. If two per position is the barometer of squad strength then we’re fine. We’re probably less exposed to injury risk than most/all other squads. Maybe the medical dept overhaul gets us some gains…

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@GoonerLad_afc Played 3 W3 F7 A0. You do realise the season is about what goes on the pitch and not ‘winning the transfer window’.

We didn’t win the league because other teams were shot btw - you should have more faith in the players and staff that gave us utterly magical moments.

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@FryAFC11 @ArsenalBallots I meant GK, defence and midfield!

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@Trafatoni @spencermorgan93 Definitely not a 10/10 window. Probably a 7/10 for me.

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@LeGrove @timstillman_ I wonder if the ceiling-raiser-or-nothing approach in attack has Max’s and Ethan’s development in mind. Why pay £60m for another squad player that will take minutes off Max and in 99% of cases he will have lower potential.

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@AFCMax9 I’m not sure anyone has said we’re the most profitable team in PL history - we haven’t made a profit this decade.

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@JoshFeldberg Worse than getting relegated Josh, we haven’t won the transfer window 😭

[Ronnie Simmons @GoonerRon1980]

@samuelJayC If we didn’t sell Martinelli I’m pretty certain we’d have sold MLS or Ethan instead.