Morning all.
Maybe that heading should read, are Arsenal FC and some of the clubs players taking the mickey. Out of Manchester City of course.
Emmanuel Adebayor.
Signed for £7 million, sold for £25 million.
Kolo Toure.
Signed for £150,000, sold for £16 million.
Samir Nasri.
Signed for £12 million – sold for £25 million.
Gael Clichy.
Signed for £250,000, sold for £7 million.
Bacary Sagna.
Signed for £6 million, left on a free……
And of course, each one of those players have increased their wages after moving.
Let’s not kid ourselves that footballers are loyal, not these days. Sadly, one club players are a thing of the past or certainly a dying breed. I would bet that in the years ahead, very few players will do what the likes of Ryan Giggs and Steven Gerrard have done, certainly at the top level of the game.
We’ve had a few in the past who have begun and ended their career with Arsenal but certainly not of late. I think I’m right in saying that Tony Adams was the last player who started and ended his career with us.
And, the more overseas players our club signs, the less likely it is that any will want to stay until the day they retire. Dennis Bergkamp was a bit special wasn’t he and not only as a footballer but as a loyal man. He was happy, very happy and not even a rolling one year contract tempted him into leaving for a a final big payout at another club.
So when these players leave for big bucks, why are we fans so surprised, after all, in the real world, if another company offered you a similar job but you could earn an extra £10,000 a year, please don’t try and convince me that you wouldn’t take it. I know I would…
Yes of course these players might add a few medals and trophies to their name, but if push came to shove, they’d all admit that it’s the money which matters at the end of the week…..
And of course, players know where they can earn vast amounts of money, and mainly in England, that’s at Manchester City……
At least we had the best days out of Bacary Sagna and apart from Samir Nasri, I wasn’t too sad to see the back of any of them..
Let’s not forget the other Manchester club either.
Robin van Persie.
Signed for £2, 750,000 and sold to Utd for £22 million.
In monetary terms, all apart from Sagna were very good business transactions.
In footballing terms, the disaster was not truly replacing one or two of them….
World Cup:
Joel Campbell shone last night for Costa Rico, he scored a very good goal and grabbed an assist with a wonderful pass. He was here there and everywhere and clearly cheesed off the Uruguay defence as just before the game came to an end, he was victim of an awful challenge. I say challenge but it wasn’t even that, it was a just a wholehearted kick at our young striker and clearly it hurt!
Unsurprisingly the defender got shown his marching orders and will now miss the game against England.
I’m looking forward to watching more of Campbell during this World Cup, he looked good last night that can’t be denied and if he carries on playing with such confidence, he could very well be at The Emirates next season but it’s early days…
Poor old Gary Lewin eh, hope he doesn’t as his cousin to sort his recovery out, he’ll miss the next three months and suffer a couple of setbacks….
As for England. Many positives going forward but at the back, they always looked vulnerable. Wayne Rooney, well I think Roy Hodgson has a very big decision to make. Either drop him, or play him centrally as he just isn’t a left sided player….
That’s your lot for today, have a good one….
Good morning lady Rico, I always knew you were IG and AW’s accountant. 😛
A very good read indeed…
J Campbell joined Alexis Sanchez&Oscar as the only players to have registered a goal& an assist at the 2014 World Cup
He scored against Spain also in a friendly…
Scores on his debut in the WC…
Joel Campbell: MotM vs Uruguay, Shots 4, Goals 1, Assists 1, Dribbles 4,
Forgive me stats police I couldn’t help it… lol
Morning Ts and all… Thanks re the post…
I wish, I’d be very rich by now…
Campbell was fantastic.
Let’s give hm his chance.
Great post Rico…as usual 🙂
Ginge…our stats man…..any idea how to find it which League is producing the most World Cup players?
Morning All,
We have a habit of selling players to one club,
Henry,Fab,Overmars,Song,Petit,..Barcelona…spring to mind.
Campbell certainly did look the part. Lets hope he is another gem for us.
Stirling looked very good last night for England and I like the look of Berkeley too. Rooney just needs to be dropped, that corner he took says it all.
Baines has to be the most over rated LB we have and like it or not Cashley should have been there or even Gibbsy.
Johnson is a joke too and the Keeper is another clown.
Cahill was probably the pick of the bunch in defence but he too looks average compared to the Costa Rican defenders. Ha Ha
Me Me Stevie G is also finished. The difference between him and Pirlo is astonishng. Pirlo picks the right pass every time but dear old Me Me has to hit a long slow 60 yarder to the wing. Many times last night it was the wrong option.
Jack came on and was by passed by histeam mates. What was that about?
Wellbeck worked hard but as TH14 said he is just not good enough.
Anyway, at least we looked half decent and tried.
Thanks Scott..
fred, i was saving Barca for another day… lol
Scott, BM have 13 players in the WC… the highest by any club
El tel re JAck at least Pearce was wrong that he won’t play…
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As I always say though the best players keep it simple… the EPL is shite technically; if you have as son who is into football the EPL is not what he should be watching imho..
I saw one issue with England, as on general, I thought they were very good.
They defended too deep, and gave Pirlo way! way too much time and space with he ball! and paid dearly.
It was tactics, not players that caused their downfall, IMO.
El Tel, totally agree. The future for England looks really good, but right now there are a few weak links, especially at the back…
Ginge, any idea on the league though?
The EPl Scott
Scott..
736 footballers on show at the WC, an estimated 120 of them — just over 16 per cent — are currently plying their trade with English or Welsh clubs in the Premier League or Championship.
Anyone know much about Stephan Lichtsteiner?
At 30 years old, could be legs in this story…
Campbell’s form and obvious ability may go some way to explaining why Wenger did not buy a striker last Xmas. He knew he had a gem elsewhere and did not want to demotivated a player he has had to wait three years to arrive! The best things in life are always worth waiting for. And think of the money he will have saved!!
I wonder if Wellington will be similar or is he for the’boot’!
Nice one Rico and morning all.
You’re a legend, Ginge.
Cheers mate.
A friend was asking, and I knew you’d be all over it 🙂
Morning all, some nice figures there Rico, Arsenal certainly know how to make the bucks. Nice informative post, as you say money is todays loyalty, not such a surprise as most things in the world, revolve around money and making a much as you can.
Stephan Lichtsteiner we werelinked with last summer from Juve… a bit old but he is so good at RB his role at Juve is named after him…
From Swizterland
He is also called the Forrest Gump
Thanks Wavy, is Wellington still an Arsenal player, he’s been on loan so long, I thought he’d retired…
Thanks Bt, I’m not overly concerned about some of our exits, what always cheeses me off is how the club has neglected replacing them properly…
Can only think of two clubs that make money on players………
Us and Crewe.
Good read rico.Lichsteiner is swiss and is very good although a bit old now.
Scott, of the 30 of the 32 nations competing have includde at least one English-based player in their ranks, from hosts and co-favourites Brazil, whose stars include Chelsea’s Oscar and Tottenham’s Paulinho, to long-shots Iran, whose midfielder Ashkan Dejagah, of Fulham, who even scored his first goal of the season against Spurs last season…
I knew he is Swiss Ts, just wondered if anyone has actually seen him play…
Imo, old is what we need, as I believe in Jenks but seriously worry about who is behind him…
Southampton Fred??
Thanks Kt, he’s younger than Bac… lol
Morning all,
Sadly for Arsenal Citeh were still shit when we sold Vieira to juventus.
Scott, your mate needs to get out more.
Welly played more than enough games last season as he seems to have matured seeing Neymar and Coutinho upsurge him…
Only 2 goals though so…
Ts, Forrest Gump thats him alright..lol, Not for me though.
You will love this, Ginge.
Just found it.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/sports/leagues-of-the-world-cup/
Iniesta has always been my favourite player bit Pirlo has always been a close second- moreso with the beard.love that guy.if only that free kick had gone in…
Micko, he’s an Aussie…we all get out plenty 🙂
rico he is very solid at the back and id say better going forward since he has often played as a wingback in juve’s 3-5-2.id take him to give service for a few years while seeing how jenks develops.
Ok Rico,
The italians have named his role after him but at the start of last season Mauricio Isla almost took over his spot because he had a contract dispute with Juve( he earns 900k a year apparently) the reason why we were after him last summer…
lol Bt.. I think Isla will do for me now.. but as Kt mentioned Jenks deserves a chance even though I suspect Aw will make him a CB soon… as Bellerin is the future..
Micko, he got there in the end though and still sponging them for money… lol
Thanks Kt, I’ll have a peep when the Swiss side play….
900k a year Ts, I bet he’d jump at a chance to improve that… lol
Watching Campbell last night,not sure what you think,
but I thought he was always looking for space,in this game he never looked to outrun the defence..is he a striker?
Rico, even Pogba was earning 700k a year until last year… how much is Zelalem earning? lol
1.
Daniele De Rossi
Roma €6.5m
2. Gonzalo Higuain
Napoli €5.5m
3. Diego Milito
Inter €5m
4. Esteban Cambiasso
Inter €4.5m
4. Carlos Tevez
Juventus €4.5m
6. Francesco Totti
Roma €4.5m
7. Mario Gomez
Fiorentina €4.25m
8. Gianluigi Buffon
Juventus €4m
8. Mario Balotelli
Milan €4m
8. Kaka
Milan €4m
8. Philippe Mexes Milan €4m
8. Marco Borriello Roma €4m
This league is too inflated
Answers to earlier questions :- Jack came on and was by passed by his team mates. What was that about?
They don’t have the technical ability to play a short pass and move style.Consequently he gets caught in possession when no-one moves to take the return pass.
The reason that we tend to sell our players to certain clubs is because they know that they can use us as a sounding board to train players up and when they flex their financial muscle we will roll over and have our wallet tickled.
Morning all. Nice read.
Out of that lot who went to Man City – only Nasri did we really miss as when he left he was at the top of his game.
Glichy was average, Kolo was burned out, Adebayor was a ponce and Sagna had earned his ‘payday’ as we had had the best out of him.
Gerrard a one man club?
Gerrard would have left Liverpool for Chelsea a few years ago, however there were certain things in the background that ‘made’ him stay. Gerrard wanted to go to Chelsea.
Ginge mentioned yesterday – that it’s always best to move on rather than continually dwell on players who have left.
It’s human nature to chase better wages. 99% of people on here would certainly do it…
I have supported Arsenal since 1971-72.
I was upset when Brady left for Juventus – I was upset when Fabregas went to Barcelona. The list is endless.
However, their careers finish but Arsenal are always there, and while ever I’m still here, I’ll always support Arsenal.
The point. There is very little loyalty when it comes to players. However, this can also be said of the club that employs them.
John Radford.
Born in the next village from where I grew up and signed as a schoolboy.
Arsenal through and through.
Arsenal (Terry Neill) needed money to fund the Alan Hudson transfer – Radford wanted to STAY but Arsenal wanted him gone and duly flogged him to West Ham.
Dave Rocastle.
Arsenal through and through.
Arsenal (Graham) wanted the money – for what I don’t know. Rocastle was pushed out of the club he loved and sold to the current English league champions thus strengthening a rival.
Rocastle DID NOT want to leave.
Am beginning to get worried about wilshere.what happened to him?…he seems to spend so much time on the floor and seems determined to dribble his way past so many players.his off the ball positioning yesterday was poor imo.he needs to simplify his game.start from scratch.
Hiya Syg, can you explain why you idol Gervinho has scored more goals in the WC than Wooney? plus the continental tournaments too…
My stats machine can’t work it out 😛 😛
Brady leaving upset me Syg,
but what upsets me is when we sell to a rival club,its a double whammy..as I see it.
Not sure Ts, you are the one who knows that kind of stuff.. 😉
fred, I quite liked the way he played, just didn’t think he was particularly quick..
Thanks Syg. Totally agree the the club aren’t loyal at all, seems they are always too quick to look at the financial value of a player when selling, instead of the value of the player in the side…
But as you point out, this isn’t something new, it’s always been the Arsenal way…
Kt, it was nice to be able to give Pearce the “bird”. ref JW.
so true Kt… maybe AW is a shite manager or the player does not listen.
I notice JW tries to curb his instincts in every first 5 minutes or so on the pitch in most games but he instinctively ball watches which will always make him an emerging talent..
he is still young to learn and change though so…
I’m not worried about Jack, and the longer he’s on the bench the better, same with OC.
Yes England would be better with both players on the pitch imo, but I want them back fit for our season…
Rico, he earns 30k a week allegedly that makes it 1.4m of the queens good dough a year… lol
Chippy quick in the mind. Rico.
They most definitely could have used Ox today.
He runs into trouble purely because of a lack of movement around him. His game is based on short passing and give and receive. Most English players won’t give you a ball if you have a man on your back however jack can take and pass in one movement but only if there is someone to give it to. Last night all England wanted to do was get it wide to Sterling. Even when Barkley tried to run from deep apart from Rooney who tackled him nicely no-one else showed for the ball or made a diversion run to make space. We seem to be producing more exiting players but without the brains to be cohesive as a team.
I don’t know if it’s just me but I don’t think Rooney was that bad plus seeing that basins has zero European experience plus Shaw too why was Cole bit taken….bains was caught our if position several times I think he is only good in the EPL and he isn’t as good as most make him to be…Rooney is still a top player for me and he should definitely start ahead of sturridge or welback imo
Match of the Day can make any player world class as you know Snap
Ridiculous amount for such a young player Ts…
Yes Bt, a great player sold far too easily….
Potter, it all comes back to coaching at the junior levels.
Win, win, win.
Should be learn, learn, learn.
ditto-Scott
Potter, unfortunately I disagree on this with you re lack of options…
JW plays the same way when he is with us… its the rugby mentality imho…
On a serious note, Phil Neville needs sacking!! 😉
ts jack excels at dribbling and playing those little 1-2’s in tight areas.he to me doesn’t seem to have tje creativity to be a #10 nor the engine to play as a box to box midfielder since when he charges forward he doesn’t seem to be able to get back quickly to prevent a counter attack.
When Milan bought Pirlo he was a struggling #10.Ancelotti then converted him to playing at the base of midfield since he was immense in speeding up the build up play and had fantastic vision.Wilshere I feel is the best at the club at speeding up play from deep in midfield since he can make short bursts forward and clever passes.
As unorthodox as it sounds I think wenger will groom wilshere to eventually replace Arteta.we saw glimpses of it last season.Capello even said that is where he’ll end up with a bit of training.
Ian Wright @IanWright0 · 14h
I think Arsene should bring that Joel Campbell back from olympiacos!!!! He’s awesome !!
Joel Campbell has reportedly said that he is returning to Arsenal because he has a contract with us..
Would have preferred him to say he’s heading to Arsenal and can’t wait to be playing for such a great club….
Rico to be fair he has previously said he has always dreamt of playing for us and he is going to wait for his chance.he deserves a chance imo.he looks like quite a decent player.
Rico, he said that, but in the same sentence said he’s concentrating right now on the WC and doing his best for his country, so I wouldn’t read too much into it.
Thought I’d get a bite… 😉 😉
Seriously though, if he carries on playing through this competition like he did yesterday, then there’s no reason he should not return…
Of course 🙂
You’d be disappointed if I didn’t lol
IMO, that performance earned him his shot at the big time.
He still has a lot to prove, but is worth a try.
Lol Ginge.
As I said yesterday. Rooney is playing on his reputation, as Bobby Charlton did in 1970.
£300K per week? MUFC? M U G S.
Rooney, like England were at their peak in 2004 and should have won the tournament. However, like Arsenal in recent times, the team was good but had several holes in it.
1) David James
2) Emile Heskey
3) David Beckham as captain and penalty taker
This England side?
They look exciting, but there is no real ‘sum of all the parts’ ethos… Yet.
To someone who doesn’t really know football – and there is a fckng lot of them – Raheem Sterling looks really great and exciting… Like Gervais if you like – Full of trickery and menace… But look deeper.
The truth is that apart from him having the most stupidest haircut ever, that his job is that as a LINK MAN not silky step-overs, juggling the ball on his neck, cute back heels and Cruyff-turns …. Giving an end product is what his game should be about….
He’s young – and youth breeds exuberance and inconsistency … Hopefully it will come …
At the moment, the setup needs tweaking, not much, but it does.
History tells you that we never finish with the team we started with. Euro ’96 finished with Adams as captain, WC ’86 finished with Beardsley not Hateley, WC ’66 finished with Hunt and not Greaves, WC ’90 finished with Platt as the main man….
The upshot is that there is no-one in the World Cup that this England team is not capable of beating, regardless of last nights result.
very true Syg…
Syg, there’s also the flip side, there are plenty of teams capable of beating England. imo
🙂 Scott, let’s see how he fairs in the next two, but I suspect he’ll be fearless and play well…
Syg, On Wooney’s latest salary hike..
Yanited allowed their pride to cloud their judgement imo…
Something AW and/or IG will never condone…
If they were savvy, they would have sold him to Chelsea or us for £20M and used the cash somewhere else…
Rico, the one thing all gat strikers have is confidence, bordering on arrogance, and Campbell has it.
I’m with you…he will play his game no matter what the situation.
Catch up later folks….
Agree Scott, he certainly looks very confident….
Ts, any idea on the figure, that Wooney brings commercial wise to manure?
Morning all good post Rico. Ts, 10:28 good post.
Why Aurier getting no love, he was good last night.
GDNA i think most fans were asleep.Aurier was very impressive especially going forward.I love the fact he doesn’t need to reach the touchline to put in a cross;he has an excellent deep cross on him.he is built like a tank and wins alot of challenges.he makes interceptions too.
A really enjoyable Post, Rico, thank you. 🙂
We have made money on those players which is good and like you I was not really bothered they left, but again like you I would have hoped that we had reinvested the money better.
Actually, there is another side to player disposals in that we have also paid out big wages to players who hardly ever played for us, like Bendy and Park, for example, before finally giving them the boot for nothing.
Swings and roundabouts, I suppose.
Frednerk,
You said you can only think of 2 clubs who make money selling players. @ 10:42
I am not sure you really meant that, or perhaps I have misunderstood you, but there has been much bigger money made by clubs selling even a single player that comes to more than those Rico mentioned which came to about £54m.
Just for starters, what about the Spuds to Real Madrid (Bale for £86m), Manure to Real Madrid (Ronaldo for £85m), Liverpool to Chelsea (Torres for £50m) and there are plenty more, especially foreign club player sales, which is what the transfer window is all about.
Hi dna…
Bt.. Essentially, Rooney’s new deal is split into three distinct parts. The first part is his basic salary, which, in fact, does not seem to have risen much, if at all, on what Stretford agreed for him in 2010. The second part is for his image rights. Standard practice in soccer for well over a decade, United pay Rooney, or at least a company registered in the player’s name, an annual fee to use him as part of a collective of other United players for promotional activities – either directly for the club, or for the club’s manifold sponsors. The practice has come under scrutiny in the past because it can allow players to receive more net pay from a club as income tax can be sidestepped by paying image rights to a private company.
Still does not match CR07 though…
Total Earnings: $80 million
Salary/winnings: $52 million
Endorsements: $28 million
Real Madrid rewarded him with a record 5-year contract worth $206 million.
What are you opinion about Aurier?
21 years old, strong, cross very well, tall enought, average in defence.
Italy was for me, the best team in the WC until the moment.
Aurier, is no different to Eboue in 2006 imho… or at least Eboue was better.
JM- De Rossi is finished and Marchisio looks half fit… they will miss Montolivo. But if Immobile and Balo’ turn up in the good games then semi’s at least.
Transfer Info: Arsenal may end up getting €11M for Carlos Vela plus this Spanish right-back Joseba Zaldúa. #AFC
don’t think de Rossi is finished ts Lol….but he isn’t as fast anymore but he uses his brain well tactically aware and still a great passer if the ball(underrated part if his game IMO)….verrati I like but he really shouldn’t be starting yet as he gambles a lot but I agree with u on them missing montolivo damn those guys have some darn good midfield players……also agree with you re match day….that is were kompany gets his fame from lol
Lol Kompany- Snap
Fellaini is the greatest benefactor of match of teh day in my view… lol
Actually the one who has benefited most is Lineker
ha ha and his younger mrs… lol
Lol Potter……. how do u think NY country will fare ts?????
Nigeria have an easy group mate..
meant my not NY p.s I’m French
Afternoon all, well Im not English so maybe not as disappointed as some, but in all fairness I though England looked alright last night. I was pleasantly surprised. They made chances, tried to go forward and gave as good as they got. Probably a 2-2 draw wouldve been a fair reflection of how I saw it, and that mightve been the case if Rooney hit the target.
I know only 4 teams have progressed tot he next round after losing the first game in the last 3 world cups, But I still think they are a big chance to go through. But beware an injured wild animal in Urugary, and a pretty decent Costa Rica team who have already shaken up the group.
I guess by now its clear Wenger wasnt joking when he said transfer business would be done after the world cup *sigh*. So I sit back and enjoy the cup.
ps scott 10:27, loved those stats too 😉
And your $ stats rico 😉
Joel Campbell is a football nomad, a project of great player who has not had the recognition it deserves. Born in Costa Rica, London belongs to Arsenal, playing in the Greek side Olympiakos and passed Lorient France and Betis in Spain. You are about to do 22 years and yesterday shattered the Uruguayan national team. Scored one and made a wonderful for the third of his team pass, which crowned the unexpected victory over Uruguay.
Left-handed, smart and speedy, Campbell immediately captures the attention of fans. Three years ago blew the Copa America. He was a kid with no experience in international football, but played so well and with so much effrontery that showed notes of star. Arsène Wenger, who has always had a good eye to detect young talents, ordered his hiring, as he had done many years before the Mexican Carlos Vela, another promising striker thanks to nomadism. It seems that Wenger last bit their aspirations.
Campbell is likely to be a most beloved player among the fans than among coaches, a group that feels more inclined to observe the defects of the qualities of his players. I’m a spectator, so I enjoy what is evident and care very little inconvenience secrets. His game against violent Uruguayan defense was masterful, a view that deserves awe of any sensible fan of beauty and should claim the attention of Arsene Wenger, is get rid of the vices of his coaching profession.
There is no possible claim against the victory of Costa Rica. It was an act of footballing justice. Uruguay, who came to Brazil with the dream of reissuing the memorable 1950 tournament, played poorly in the first half and sank in the second. He lacked football, you are left pawed. Without Suarez low three steps
Santiago Segurola (Marca-Sspain)
Oh Snap, sorry my bad… Cabella and Morgan in the squad now so will get you quarter at least…
Deschamps is a bit suspect though…
Afternoon guys…
Is there any football on today?? 😉
ts my only issue with him is picking debuchy over
sagna anyways I expect us to surprise a few……afternoon Rico.
Afternoon snaparse…
France is playing later if you want to watch
hello rico
Gremany training on tv…
Waiting for the France and Argentina performance today
Was kidding snap, it’s the WC and I’ll definitely be watching France….
Hi Jm, need to watch the Swiss team too, just in case their right back does end up at Arsenal….
agree…
Hands up those who have as many goals in the WC Finals as Rooney has!!!! 😛
Good afternoon Sunshines and Moonrays
Rico, you may leave the gate open for him if does, if remember he can be a bit rash. Jm like you looking forward to seeing both France and the Argies later.
hi dev didn’t watch the ivorians yesterday???thought aurier was OK
Those who are clamouring for a new forward…..upon yesterday’s performance Joel will be our next forward for sure. So you can forget Balotelli, Benzema, Bony,etc etc
Campbell will be challenging for the first team next year.
AW must be rubbing his hands in glee.
I like Aurier Snap. He can play everywhere across the back line.
Had I been Hodgson I would have taken Gibbs as well but I would have played him on the left wing.
Had Gibbs been there England would have tore Italy from both flanks.
AW will only get a GK, a DM and 2 defenders. I do not think he will get any forwards.
And he will get those above from the money made by Cesc’s clause, Vela’s release and a couple of freebies……..leaving the 100million in the bank.
😆
I do not know whether to laugh or cry or laugh with tears or cry with laughter.
hello Mr Dev
Djourou still have asleep.lol
🙂 Bt, padlock off..
Hi Devil..
Off to spark up the bbq….
Costa Rica striker Joel Campbell could have a role to play at Arsenal next season if Arsene Wenger’s post-match facial expressions are anything to go by.
The Gunners boss was working as a pundit on French TV during Costa Rica’s game against Uruguay.
Campbell was on the scoresheet and put in a great performance as his side recorded a 1-3 win.
Wenger couldn’t contain his grin after witnessing the performance.
The 21-year-old has spent three successive seasons on loan at Lorient, Real Betis and Olympiacos after failing to secure a UK work permit.
He does now meet the work permit criteria, and it looks like Wenger is pleased to have kept hold of him.
Gareth Barry for DM
Utsida/Aurier for defender.
A couple of young stars for the future
A GK who is a freebie
revamp complete
100mill in the bank gathering dust mites
Eisfield/ Olsson and Zelalem will need to push this season.
Miguel is back from his loan and will must probably stay as 4th or 5th choice CB with Hayden as cover
HenryB,
Big difference between us and the spuds,85mil for bale what did they do,went out and spent 100mil on players what have we done with 100mil sitting in the bank for 2years now.
Djuru look comfortable.
the Ecuadorian keeper is in a league of his own.lol
JC had his work permit last summer AW decided to loan him with an option to sell for £2m… i read
Damn it Devil I fear youre right… but add Remy to that list and I wouldnt be too disappointed. But Wenger has to learn, squad depth has been an issue for about 10 years, we need to add players, not just replace, so campbell in, Sanogo on loan. Plus one more striker
Ts, knew he had his permit, never heard of any 2m option.
Bt, from a greek site… not sure how true it is…
http://steviegeorgiou1992.wordpress.com/2013/07/25/arsenals-joel-campbell-joins-greek-champions-olympiakos-on-a-season-long-loan/
Conflicting reports…
From abyznewslinks of Greece:
Greek champions Olympiacos have opened talks with Arsenal over a deal to sign their highly-rated striker Joel Campbell at the end of the season.
The Gunners signed Campbell from Costa Rica club Saprissa in 2011, but he has yet to play for the club because he is not eligible for a work permit.
The 20-year-old has since been on-loan at Lorient and Real Betis, before moving to Olympiacos this season, where he has impressed.
And according to reports in Greece, they now want to make his temporary stay permanent, with senior Olympiacos officials in England for talks over a £7million summer transfer.
Campbell has scored seven goals in 23 matches this term and bagged a host of assists, but it is looking increasingly likely that he could leave Arsenal without ever playing for them.
Arsene Wenger is expected to move to buy a big name forward in the summer, meaning Campbell’s options would be limited.
Ts, is that not from a while back?
fred, spot on. We sell and don’t spend what we make…
Ts, Joel Campbell has a work permit, it was confirmed last year I think….
And if comes back, we still need another striker imo…
Rico, surely Arsene wouldn’t try and get away with that, are would he? lol
Tsgh
Both the player and Wenger has said Campbell will be back at Arsenal next season.
After yesterday’s performance Wenger has to bring him back I still think the will be major signing this summer where he plays on the pitch i have no idea.
Djuorou is garbage, whoever scout this player should be fired.
Joel Campbell
He has a work permit. https://twitter.com/joel_campbell12/status/356887689414455297
Gj, Walcott probably out to September, could perhaps get opportunities there.
Speaking about his move at a Spain World Cup press conference in Curitiba, Fabregas said: “There came a moment when I decided my time at Barcelona was over and I only tried to look for the best option for me.
“Arsenal were the first option due to a clause in the contract. We spoke with Wenger and he said that with Ozil they had this position well covered.
“From there, I had other very good offers and I looked for the best in the Premier League, which is where I wanted to go.
“I spoke with Jose Mourinho and he won me over, he convinced me, told me what I wanted to hear and from there everything was very quick.
“I hope that this new phase of my career goes phenomenally well.”
Bt, you’d like to think not… 😉
Bt62
I think your right and it may just be Campbell looks
Iike he can play out on the right.
Well done Switzerland, well done!!
Get in!!!!!!!
Djourou isn’t garbage imo, he just wasn’t right for Arsenal…
My first correct score, thank you Switzerland/
By the way I thought England’s crossing last night was dreadful lots of chances but hardly ever found a team mate and as for the corners.
Buy are England are missing Theo and Gibbs could have done with them last night.
Boy are………
You know what Joe, I think Gibbs should be there, but I also believe Cole should be. He may be old but he’s still one of the best left backs for England.
And finally we see a bit of good officiating….
Rico
Gibbs has played much at a higher level the the current England left back.
At a much higher level then…..
Sorry about my grammar this evening
That’s what I’m saying Joe. Gibbs, if he carries on improving, has every chance of making the lb place his own for England…
Nipping out again, Fido has her legs crossed… lol
Back for France…
Snap, so Sakho ahead of kosser? Am I missing something..
Anytime I see Cabaye playing I say Aw you mug…
Another complete midfielder…
Kos has been injured Ts, I’m sure I read he was a doubt for this game so it makes his absence understandable…
Thanks Rico, I recall both Kos and OG12 missing a couple of training sections but they have been back…
I guess all precautionary…
That’s what I think to Ts…
Benzema, Benzema… I guess he will shine and make me eat my words. lol
sections=sessions*
I still cant get over us missing out on Cabaye… another dick n law howler
pogba is very lucky
Totally instigated by Palacios but lucky yes.
Yet to be convience by Karim…
red card… lol
I bet Benzema will score pen.
convince*
solid penalty
Ahem…the average french bottler strikes again !
Morning all.
Definite penalty.
Definite (second) yellow.
It should blow out in the second half, but I’ll be at work so won’t see it AGAIN 🙂
Benzema is pretty lazy in my opinion.
Re Pogba, had the ref stepped in earlier, the incident would have stopped…
A bit like when Gervinho got sent off against Newcastle really, Barton should have been sent off had the ref dealt with the incident properly….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTf1sOl2IDg
I hope we don’t get Benzema Scott…
Ooops, I meant Sukky…
Very true Rico re Gervais… your remember is very good.. the fish oils… 😛
Gervinho’s debut for us…
your memory*
Sukky, I am never ever been sold on Benzema; but I know I lack ambition so.. 🙂
Imagine Karim up on his own in January against Crystal palace or Mark Hughes’s Stoke Rugby F.C
Whether you see it or not scott, I’m sure you’ll have plenty to say !!
Lol Fifa
good lucky finish
Oh dear, technology fails….
I don’t take fish oil tablets Ts..
S550 at the Emirates next season, sign him up AW. Lol
I guess Griezmann’s value is going up….
Gdna, what?
God bless Joel Campbell, Arsenal players are stuck on the benches.
I’m off guys, my bed calls after staying up for the England game…
Night all….
Crash and burn rico, nitey nite, I’m determined to see this one through.
tsgh 9.02, as opposed to Merts being thrown up front with 10 minutes to go, I know what i’d prefer.
humble pie. lol
Benzema is world class, 3-0.
lol micko..
Night Rico
Another goal by that lazy git Benzema…
Just like Costa, he’s just shit…
How many players from Stoke and Palace playing in the WC and can’t represent Real Madrid?
I’d love Valbuena and I’d love Griezmann.
But not Benzema, he’s just shit… 😉
*can represent
Here comes Le Quiff…
Try and keep calm Adam…
tsgh, he’s got the golden boot written all over him.
Kev, do behave, Joel campbells scored more goals than Costa this world cup !
Yeah Mick, that Campbell is great…
But Costa is shit…
And Benzema is lazy.
Micko,he was bound to do better than th14,trzeguet and Cisse ever did in a wc….lol
Good finish but still unconvinced.
I will take him for £20m though…lol
Yes have some of that.og12
20 mil is a good price Ts. Lol
yes but RM want £35m for him minimum apparently.
Always making runs for midfielders, always getting into goal scoring positions, proven goal scorer, established international, champions league winner, just a shame he’s lazy !
Remy makes more sense.
Night gents…
That’s right Mick, Real Madrid do have a habit of buying shit players…
Night Ts.
Nite tsgh, catch ya tomorrow.
Ginge, are you taking your medicine on Benzema, ’cause it’s getting dished out lol.
Seems he is a little like Ozil where he can drift in and out of games, but when he tunes in, Is deadly.
How did Giroud go when he came on?
Great game from France but I feel they Should have won by bigger margin and send a message.I think if giroud and benzema start the game,they won’t have scored more.Varbuena (spelling) is my star of the match not karim.
Scott, he barely had time to scratch his arse, only got 10 minutes, Giroud and Benzema up front would have ripped Honduras a new one this evening !
Nite gooners.
Cheers Micko.
lol Micko/Scott… after a good night sleep I have concluded Benzema is still shite…
Put him infront of a decent defense and lets talks… 😛
Morning peeps
Note Hondurus were 1 man down for over 1 half…
Damn, Monreal wants out too…; Ath want him
Anderlecht’s Cheikhou Kouyate edges closer to West Ham move…
vimeo.com/98269765
JC’s performance
Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Joel Campbell will be back in London, saying:
‘He will definitely come back to us for pre-season. He is maturing well.’
IG and DD spotted together at Arena Amazonas… the rabbit hole gets deeper… hmm?
Monreal , Cazorla want to go back to Spain ?
The club didn’t want Cesc and the Spanish start to want out. ? Pure speculation of course.
Sagna gone , Tommy V joining his mate at Old Trafford looks like there will be a lot of holes to fill this window and that’s before we do the squad building we needed last season.
Slippery Ivan with David or Darren ?
Lol, the wheels are fallen off whilst IG is ‘networking’ as a UEFA delegate in Brazil…
Its still AW fault… for no signings yet.
David- Potter
The RB from Real Sociedad…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3ejMyhONho
Morning all ……. can someone tell me why we haven’t signed any (footballer)one yet ?
Morning all.
New post is up now…