Morning all.
The agent of Joel Campbell has taken a huge swipe at Arsene Wenger. Batica is quoted by O Jogo as saying:
Benfica fought until the last minute to sign Campbell but the move didn’t happen because, in the last hour, Arsenal decided to keep him.
Wenger says he did not want to sell him. But if he is not in his plans, then why not allow him to leave?
He has a point. Not about selling him imo, but his playing time. Just 16 minutes so far and it’s not right nor fair, not when the hapless Frenchman his chance…. But we’ve been there eh…
Joel Campbell has to accept though that he’s part of a squad and his chance will come. Well it should and soon.
The transfer window is done and dusted for another four months and we have who we have. I had my rant yesterday and I’m done. Arsene Wenger is here to stay, unless of course the fans make their voices heard on match day and Stan Kroenke starts to get very concerned and takes action.
You got it, it isn’t going to happen, Stan won’t do a thing. Maybe he will get fed up though and walk away, especially if performance and results see us spiral down the table but I can’t see that happening either, not really.
We haven’t got a bad squad, on the contrary, we have a very good squad, it’s just not big enough to cope with what’s ahead….
But if it did all go wrong and the fans let their feelings known from the stands each week, things might get a bit tricky for Stan Kroenke and Arsene Wenger. It happened at Liverpool not so long ago when the then owners Hicks and Gillett were pretty much forced out and they seem to have sorted themselves out under John Henry. It’s taken a couple of seasons and two different managers, but they are getting there…It pains me greatly to say that!
Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that…
Right now we have the players we have, the manager we have, the owner and board we have so now I’m going to try and remain positive and get behind the lot of them….
Well, until the next game and the next transfer window cock up of course…. 😉
Anyway, tonight is international night and all we can hope for is that they return home without injury.
I might even watch England to see our new signing in action. He took a knock on his ankle in training yesterday but it’s not serious so he should feature tonight and again on Monday..
Finally, today is a day of celebration for two HH regulars.
Happy birthday to Adam who is 21 again, I hope you have a lovely day wherever you are hiding.
And for Rocky and his wife, I truly hope everything goes like clockwork and a new young Gooner will arrive safely into this world…
Have a good day all…..
Agent complaining because he is looking for a payday and not because Campbell isn’t in Wengers plans. The season is 5 games old, he will get his chance.
Morning rico, I agree with you federico. Happy birthday Adam and congrats Rocky.
Bloody Agents…….they are the biggest problem in the game.
Morning all….nice post, Rico.
you may have a point fred…..
more moves – more money …..
morning rico …..
was with an ex-London journalist late last night ….based in the Capital late sixties early seventies …… He told me that they had a gag put on Fleet Street re: Cliff Richard and Wilfred Brambell .. Nothing to do with football, but everything to do with what’s in the News…
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/10/18/article-2219401-158E4289000005DC-708_634x641.jpg
Morning all, good post rico. No moaning otherwise we are not supporters 😉
Joel Campbell only has himself to blame for being an attacker. He needs to tell Mr Wenger he can play CB or DMF and he’ll be fine!
good morning
any more sign? 😉
Joel campbell has just seen his ten per cent chance of playing evaporate… That’s what agents are for..
Mr Rosicky is another one who did’nt get on the field. I think Wenger was concerned with the champions league so decided to play his strongest team in the league for them to gel and be ready for Beksitas. We will see a diffrent Arsenal after the break.
Morning all, just about recovered from my transfer day hangover. The dust is settling and Im just about getting my head around the idea of screaming for Welbeck…
Positives:
-he’s not that bad, and can get better.
-he’s a huge upgrade on Sanogo
-he’s great for our English quota
-With his speed and runs he could bring out the best of Ozil
-We were desperate (lets not kid ourselves)
… of course we didnt land our DM and CB, so Im still freaking out with injury roulette, but hoping we can make it to January to pull a Hail Mary and limp to a trophy and customary top 4 finish. In fairness to Wenger, we are are stronger team on paper than last season. All of the buys were good or very good. Its just so frustrating that all of the pieces of the puzzle arent quite in place still.
Predictions for next transfer window:
-Carvalho/Khedira all over again
-A greek defender
-Reus attempt, no real attempt at an out and out striker.
We will know more after the City game on Sat 13th – how far we have come or not… its turning into a need-to-win game already, lose and we have only 5 points from 4 games.
Good Afternoon Onions and Capers.
So DW has taken a parting shot and dig Manure…….
Welbeck is confident he made the right decision to leave United for Arsenal and is keen to “move on” as he begins the next chapter of his career.
He continued: “I’ve been at United ever since I was a little boy and I had a great time there.
“I just think this is the next stage of my development – to come to Arsenal, to really show people what I can do as a footballer and hopefully get to the place where I want to be.
Hopefully get to the place where he wants to be. Does that mean Real Madrid or Barcelona now. I wonder.
Good post Rico bdw.
Agent furious with AW??? Do we care? Do we give a fuck??
How many times have we been left furious by agents??
serves them right
about time the club grew some balls and put agents where they should be put. in the ARSE ANAL
Good Morning to The Lady of the House and all fellow Gooners in residence.
roger – Your 12:02 pm just about sums up my feelings. The team are still effectively in preseason training. Let’s hope they are ready for the 13th.
Devil – Do you think that will rectal-fy everything?
Campbell’s agent was more than happy to see his client return to Arsenal after the World Cup. That was until he saw his share of all those Portuguese Euro’s float out of his grasp. Pity.
Sami Khedira has suffered a muscle tear in his left thigh during training with Germany and has been forced to withdraw from the squad. He is expected to be out for six weeks and he isn’t even one of our players – yet.
Have I scared everyone from the House?
CG, it’s vewy, vewy qwiet today 🙂
Even I’m heading off, so good day to you all.
Cheers Scott, hope you feeling better,
Happy Birthday to Adam and of a great big good luck to Rocky and Mrs Rocky on the birth of their little Gooner…!
It’s quiet as people are relaxing after a stressful transfer window and the big who’s in who’s out show…..!
Then reality kicks in………….
Scott – Have a great day.
Morning housers…fabulous post as always rico. Good read. Errr adam I didn’t know we share the same month brudder. Happy birthday man have a good one. Tell the missus to make you some scones 😀 rico I dare you to forget my birthday. Lol.
Afternoon all, busy one for me today..
Night Scott..
Devil, hopefully Welbeck just means playing well in the middle instead of out wide… lol
In Goals machine
Chelsea= Costa,Remy (both about 45 goals)
Man.city=Aguero,Dzeko(both about 40 goals)
Man.U =Falcao,V.presi(both about 45 goals)
Liverpool=Sturridge,Balotelli(both about 35 goals)
Arsenal =Welbeck,giroud( both about 30 goals)
In Engine
Chelsea =Fabregas
Man.city =Y.Toure
Man.U =Herrera
Liverpool =Gerrard
Arsenal = Ramsey
Rockers
Chelsea =Terry,Cahill
Man.city =Kompany, Demichelis
Man.U =Jones, Blind
Liverpool =Lovern, Skrtel
Arsenal =Mertesacker,Koscielny
Stoppers
Chelsea =Courtoys
Man.city =Hart
Man.U =Gea
Liverpool =Mignolet
Arsenal =Szczesny
Hello rico
How do u think?
Yikes rocky had a baby!?!? How’s that possible. I thought you was as old as the the mount Olympus 😀 congrats my man. I hope and pray she’s nothing like brianna. That little rascal. Lol
Kyw I think welbeck ll suprise a few. I have huge faith in him. I z see him scoring 28 to 30 goals this season. He ll be a hit with the fans room watch out.
http://woolwich1886.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/van-persie-advises-welbeck-on-what-to.html
Really funny and very good imo…
Thanks Gdna… When is your birthday?
Rocky did not have the baby Goonie.
Its his wife who has had the baby you plank. Rocky did the job 😉
Every one’s birthday should be a beautiful day. But mine was the best day of the year…….I was born on Mother’s Day.
kyawmgmgtun
You are forgetting Santi, Ozil, Alexis, OC, Walcott, Campbell, Chambers, Gnabry, Gibbs, Monreal… the list goes on….
Maybe I should switch Welbeck into my dream team as he’s cheaper as was not expecting to play every week. Who is likely to score the most goals this season, Sanchez or Welbeck?
All is well with Mr and Mrs Rocky, a little Gooner Girl has arrived safely…
Congratulations to you both…..
I have already Andrew.. 😉
Off again….
good post..only one small thing to add, we have been playing like shite lately…no urgency no ambition whatsoever…p’ss poor…just like wenger nazidis konkers and the rest of the effin club….
actually come to think of it..we’re back to the good old boring Arsenal…but heey its not all bad..we still get to pay alot of money for nothing ;
Congrats Rocky. Welcome to the little Gunnerina. One for the future ladies’ team.
Rocky congrats. Just make sure you sort out her bits properly or she’ll turn into a gunner sore arse! And you don’t want that, I can tell you!
Afternoon all. Well, that was an eventful morning!! Battery is gonna die soon, so just a quick one to say thanks for your messages, and will be back on soon.
Goonie – i’m 36 you cheeky bastard!
Medically, Rocky you are a senile father! I’ll leave others to judge! Lol
January window it’s allways very difficult and depends of many variables and scenarios.
If we are out of the CL, out of the 4th position, out of the cups why we need the January window? Only if we must realize money and in that way, it depends of the others teams. Imagine Campbell case and Benfica still figting for the CL and internal competitions. Probably we are more open to sell or loan Campbell.
Last year, we have Kalsson and everybody know what’s happen (and in my opinion, we need him this season).
Nevertheless, they are same markets more open in that time (scandinavian, russian, etc) then the traditional europena markets.
I’m still thinking we must look now for all undisclosed players, specially defenders, and try to complete our squad. There will not be a player(s) for the CL but for domestic fixtures.
afternoon all, I think you,s are been a bit harsh on campbell and agent.It is obviously clear all he wants, is to play football. Why should he sit on the bench, playing capital one cup football,When ac milan, benfica,etc,etc are sniffing around im, Because that,s all he will get to play. The premier league is 38 cup finals, where wenger will play his strongest starting 11 in all games, And campbell is clearly not in that category.You can bet they knew that another striker was a big possibility on Monday, and that meant pushing campbell further down the pecking order. I think He,s agent has every right to let campbells feelings be known to the club, Surely.
I know rocky just messing with ya. Congratulations by the way. She ll be kicking your ass soon. God they re both infuriating and adorable at the same time. Lol
I said before that I feel for Campbell pushed further back and unlikely to get game time. At his age he wants to play , he is seen in his home country as a hero , he doesn’t want to drift into obscurity.
Congrats Rocky , I will do the female bit :- What weight was she ? and Adam happy birthday , I will have one for you tonight as I run my pub quiz.
Rocky, congrats on your little gunner 😉 Do you have a name yet?
Potter campbell just like vela before hin ll be released the way I see it. It’s a shame cause he could be a handy for us. Bummer.
Congrats Rocastle, a big day!
Evening all. Hectic day today. Nothing as exciting as Rocky’s I hasten to add… lol
Any news or just a slow old day everywhere?
Thanks everyone. We named her Jessica. She came at 11.28 weighing 6lb 12oz.she’s gorgeous if I do say so myself!! We have just been moved to the Samson ward (as I said to Lee…. that name is very close to Sansom! A sign if ever there was one!
🙂 Rocky, a huge sign. Thrilled for you both…
Rocky was amazed today……….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0-wD0AoIAY
Rocky, congratulations to the both of you, welcome to world baby Jessica.
Devil, Bt – you going to watch the new boy in action tonight?
Will give the first 10 minutes a peep and see how it pans out. if its boring…….I switch my attention elsewhere.
Hi everyone what happened at the tw hi from San Juan
Similar for me Devil..
Rico, pretty much same as Dev. Great British Bake Off, might get a go….lol….You’ll have your own delivery soon.
Gj, signed Danny Welbeck, that’s it..
Evening all and thank you so much for the nice messages. I really appreciate them. 🙂
🙂 Bt, I love the bake off. PH is a bit up himself though… lol
I will await the postman… Thank you, very much….
Evening Adam, there’s a missing persons report out on you… And Kev… 😉
Have a good one Adam.
Not long before Wilshire was floored. Pretty boring though.
Still here Rico. 🙂
I did wonder Adam… 😉
Andrew, boring is being kind. Get Danny boy on… 😛
Get Danny on??? no Rico. I dont want him to play. he should rest.
Do we care how England do??? No.
I hope that JW and Ox come without any injuries.
Devil, was kidding…. I don’t want him or any of our players players for long…
I’m off guys, my pillow calls…
Night all….
Good night LAdy.
Sweet dreams
Rico, if PH was any further up himself, he’d need a light strapped to his head…Good night….
Adam!!!!!
Podorksky wants to put Zabalaeta out of the next game!
Congratulations rocky, you must be over the moon ! Will be wetting the baby’s head this weekend.
Adam, happy birthday mate, it’s not really on you having to share your birthday with someone else is it ! Take solace Jessica’s a Goonerette !
Watching tonites game, our Jack is a conundrum for Arsenal but Englands next great hope, broad shoulders anyone.
Welcome to the world, baby Jessica.
Rocky, life has just begin for you, too 🙂
Adam, I hope you’ve had a great day as well.
Morning all.
Adam, I hope you had a great day mate…
Mr & Mrs Rocky, you certainly had a life changing day… 🙂
Lee, good morning…
Good Morning Bumblebees and Butterflies.
What a yawn yesterday’s game was. Germany and Argies had a better game. And its such a larf hearing that the argies got their revenge back.
Germany still have the World cup to show. Argies still have the runners up medal as well. so everything remains status quo. Just because they put 4 past the Germans does not make them WC. lol
the list of Arsenal players for the EPL can be found here…..
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenals-25-man-premier-league-squad-4158517?
Morning Devil and all…
Good Morning Lady.
A day or so after the TW…..and we already have Candreva and Reus linked. lol
And Sami again Devil… lol
Morning all.
Morning Scott….
How’s the vibe ver there on Welbeck, Rico?
It’s certainly getting better here.
New post up now
🙂 Scott, it’s in the new post…