Morning all,
So the latest gossip links us to Mata, well in my mere humble opinion, he’d be a wonderful addition to our side, he’s pure class. A little genius who would give us something quite special in attack.
Whether that poisonous little man who manages Chelsea would sanction such a sale to us is another matter. No pun intended. I strongly suspect Roman will have the final say though, he usually does….
Fingers crossed on that one.
Here’s another rumour.
Brazilian reporter Alexandre Oliviera has been quoted as saying: “Atletico Mineiro’s Bernard is going to join Arsenal.”
Well it must be true then……
And…..
Luiz Gustavo is the defensive midfielder Arsene wants to fill that huge void in midfield. The 25 year old Brazilian is reported to be the man and suggestion is we make an offer of £8 million for him! Surely that won’t be enough, will it?
Right, onto some real news. Carl Jenkinson isn’t ready to play second fiddle to Bacary Sagna this coming season. He wants the right back position to be made his own as he eyes up cementing his place in the England side too.
It would be a dream for me to go to a World Cup and if I can play for Arsenal every week then I would give myself a chance. That’s a big target for me.
‘It’s a big season for me. I look it at a massive season. I’ve had a couple of years now where I’ve played, settled in and personally I’ve raised my level and got more chances.
Hopefully I’ll get more playing time than I did last year because that was a bit frustrating at times but I think this is an opportunity to show I’m ready.
If I can play in some of these games then I think I can show that I can play week-in and week-out. Bacary finished up playing every week last season.
Most people would say he’s first choice. He’s a fantastic player and has been for many years. I’ve got the utmost respect for him.
But he knows I want to push him for his place. I hope I can push on to the next level and ultimately take his place and play every week.
This guy is determined and I don’t think many would disagree with me when I write that he’s starting to look like a top class player. He’s red and white through and through and for what Arsene Wenger paid for him, he could become one of the greatest ‘cheap’ risks our manager has ever taken.
What did he cost, £1 million?
He puts players like Arshavin, Park, Chamakh, Bendtner to name just a few, to shame….
Each of those players listed above, and more, would have been on a much higher wage than our young Englishman but what Arsenal get form him is priceless. He’s a true Gooner and a true professional.
Yes, I like him!
Oh, and our ageing old right back, Bacary Sagna has confirmed he’s going nowhere:
I enjoy playing for Arsenal,I love my team and I always give my best. I’m still here. Many people were talking about me going back to France but I’m still here and I’m looking forward to a big season with Arsenal.
Last season was difficult. I only had one year left and people were looking at that and maybe thinking I would leave.
But I tried to stay as calm as I could. Now I will work hard in pre-season and have a good season for Arsenal.
So that’s our right-back situation confirmed and that has to be good news, experience with youth.
Finally, there is a little story going around about the players having ice baths before and after training to help their bodies cope with the heat out in Japan…
Pfff, could do with that back here in England, and it’s set to get hotter……
Have a good day all, keep slapping the factor 30 on….
New Post up..
Just gotta say Adam, I simply lurv the Gravatar.
What are the words i’m seaching for????
Fashion icon, yep, that’s it… 😛 😀
Night mate
Cake good beer better
Hair of the Dog did it for me this afternoon Adam…
Now, well sleep is the answer, so night mate… 😉
Hope you are recovered now Kev. 🙂
Adam, I have to confess, that this morning was, in fact, the end of a raucous, but very enjoyable, evening/early morning knees-up…
But my sentiments were what was on my mind, thru the Peroni/San Miguel. 😀
Potter, sorry to shock you mate, 😉 , just sick of all the usual bell ends that we get passing through…
Anyway, it’s good to talk/blog/rant, isn’t it Rico?!!! 😛
Sorry Ginge, thought everyone was gone.
I agree he did not acted poorly, but the saving grace is he never criticised the club or anyone at the club.
I would take him back in a heartbeat, but not make him captain.
I think he us exactly what we need, along with a top striker, to compete with anyone.
Catch you tomorrow mate.
night all…
Scotty, what is your opinion on CF being available/
My thoughts on Fabregas are that I dislike him for the way he forced his way out of Arsenal. It was despicable behaviour .Only a repentant Cesc Fabregas should be allowed to returned to Arsenal. Don’t get me wrong he is a classy player but all those fake injuries and none attendance after February for his last 3 years were shocking…
I hope judas heard the chants and abuse?
night WATH
The reckon the Gooners made more noise than the wancs!
That’s funny Scott, glad he got stick…!
Biya Wath 🙂
Hiya Wath.
I’m off, night all be good n take care…!
I am waking up to pics of Gooners in the crowd at the Yanited game.
They have gone to some extent to let it be known we loath the guy.
People walking around with proper shirts and
VAN PERSIE
IS
SCUM
Amongst others.
Another got thrown out for chanting FU, RVP
Funny though….a mate got pics with Moyes while wearing an arsenal shirt and the guy was fantastic.
Night AGAG sweet dreams…..!
Morning Scott….
night Agag
Hi Scott…
Morning all.
300 + comments at this time of year is incredile, and ot a corss word among them….hats off guys.
Good night, all!
I’ll have them send songie down the salt mines…!
😀 if the siberians follow your lead then get songiho sentenced to FC anzhi for 4 years of monkey chants…
night Gj…
Nighty Rico…
Cheers All seems your all departing… have a great evening.
Ts, the GG goes with anything mate, the siberians follow my lead mate 😀
I too am off for the day, have a good evening/morning/night all…
‘Til tomorrow….
Nighty Night…..
Night to you Gjoe, transfers in soon…..
I thought it would be quite fraudulent Adam 😉
Night to you….
Rico did that Wath. 🙂
Gone now.
Thanks for the good wishes have a good night off for some cake and a lot of beer. I need it still no transfers?
Rico, Cf said last summer he thought Judas will stay because he loved AFC…
It will be up to us to match the bid of united…. that £25M figure is a lie…
WATH… just pulling your legs.. 😉
Adam, have you swopped the spandex 4 leather…?
Not Cesc. 🙂 He used to be my favorite. 😉 What did you have for dinner?
Adam, more like c’était affreux!. 😛
Pff, the cheek of them…
The most ridiculous free-kick ever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hbKKF2ydr1g
Judas reckons he has not spoken to CF Ts, but I bet you are right… It’s not looking good is it….
Ts, depends on my mood mate I have GG with everything even with my yorkshire pud and roast beef 😉
AGAG you know GG goes with everything.
I am for for a movie, a cuppa and a pain au raisin. Evening all. Glad you like my trousers Agag. 🙂
I think “that photo” would be appropriate for me Rico. 🙂 I would fit right in.
That’s what we do here Ch, we have all sorts of conversations during the quiet times, it’s much nicer than arguing and moaning all the time…
Oh, if you fancy writing an Arsenal post, please do, same to all, feel free to help out during this very quiet time..
Hint Hint…!! 😉
Utd have reportedly increased their bid to £30M for CF04…
CF must be open to the idea! i bet Judas has an involvement in this plot…
I do have red trousers in many materials Rico but I loaned my Spandex ones to Kev.
I was going to add ‘that photo’ but……
Does that include cesc, agag?
No signings, no football so, lets talk about dinner.
I couldn’t resist Adam 😉
It does have. Certain Je ne sais qua if I say so myself. 🙂
It isn’t the one I posted though. I think Rico has substituted them for a leather pair.
Maybe you should change your password Adam 😉
It looks to be some buttery leather, too. 😆
Your butt has gone Adam 😉
Leathers eh….. mmmmmm
Hahahaha. There you go, Mr Fancy Pants. You did it!! 😆
congrats you have a 24 y.o? Lucky man…
It is Rico.
What do you think Agag?
Hppy Birthday to the 24 year old Gj 🙂
8.29 Adam – Is that your butt??
Happy birthday to her. 🙂 Hope you got her a good present. 😀
Oh dear Gjoe 😉
I meant Gjoe’s steak Ts …. lol
Very few halal restos is Manila. No kosher that I know of.
Tsgh
no it’s my daughters she’s 24
Have you tried calamansi concentrate with GG, Wath? Happy-making stuff. 😉
Adam, sounds yum. Oyster sauce would have even been better with the veg . 🙂
I hate pretty much all the Barcelona players, C Hills. They largely make up my Hateful 11.
rare veggie burger or rare quorn burger 😛
Just to let you know how bad my dinner was they were oven chips.
your… even
Hum…
Nice Adam. I had the LM burger too 🙂
Gjoe, have it very rare, it wouldn’t take to long 😉
is it you b’day Gj?
I wanted stake and chips it was to hot to cook.
Do you have kosher or halal in Philippines?
Ts, Pique should get confirmation from Xavi, the dna man.
test
I had a Linda McCartney Mozzarella burger, sautéed onions and garlic, chilli chips and broccoli with soya sauce. It was passably decent.
Yes Rico. I did it.
Later it will birthday cake and beer
lemonade with GG? You have just failed the Siberian test. 🙂
Gonerjoe, that beats my dinner on the “meh” scale. 😛
Ginge, I like! I love chicken. But don’t tell rico.
AGAG, I had lemonade…. with my GG of course 😀
I wondered about the chickens Rico, maybe you were “peckish”
😛 please don’t…
I had quorn this afternoon …
Ha ha Gjoe, nothing wrong with a chip sandwich if that’s what you fancy….
I won’t tell my girls Ts 😉
Kt, indeed Thiago looks even special playing for the bavarians…
I heard Pique is retesting himself to confirm his Khazar bavarian roots…
Bbq chicken for me… on the bone of course.
I had a chip sandwich I beat both of you for boring
Funny enough Wath, No!! All four are still safe in my garden….;)
agag – that’s nice, I’d love that….
What did you have for dinner, WATH? Apart from GG, that is. 😛
Sounds exciting to me, rico. I had a tuna and gouda sandwich. Now, that’s unexciting. 😛
Didn’t you grill a few bits of chicken Rico 😛
Bbq agag, just a veggie burger in a roll.. Oh and griddled peppers, Halloumi cheese and salad…. plenty of garlic and chilli sauce too and gherkins …
Nothing too exciting 😉
What did you have for dinner, rico? 🙂
Adam, did you confirm the log on??
Evening all…
Have we sold Gervinho yet 😉
Adam, I swear you can do it. 😛 Come on, now. 🙂
🙂
Where’s me Gravatar?
There are many things that aren’t possible.
🙂
Hi all,
I remember that tournament here in SA with Liverpool too. Back then i recalled more Liverpool fans than Man United. There are plenty plastics around, the Man City shirts only lasted on year.
Regarding Cesc, I’m sure his DNA will keep him at Barca.
Really, KT?? Ha! I like Reus and Hummels. 🙂 🙂
ts i really like kroos and thiago is looking good.
Apparently cesc has unfollowed judas on twitter 🙂 🙂
But AR and JW are our players, rico.
Why on earth would we sell Cazorla?? Please! these people are just stupid.
Diego Simeone that DB7 nemesis now of athletico has weighed in on the SC19 rumours by saying everything is possible…
Because Ch, this is a footie and fun blog. and I will always keep it that way….
Ginge, what Arsene wanted in Denilson, he is getting in AR.
Kroos is running the show…
Why, rico?
yes… Ch. It was very intriguing.
That debate is not for here Ch..
Ginge, saw a link to an interesting article comparing AR and JW earlier on. If those two really step up, we might not need a DM.
Jose’s teams can be so boring to even look at. Football should also entertain.
Still only 1-0 up… and it was a tap in from Boateng the Cb
😀 CH… they say he sets the teams up to win not to entertain re Jose 😉
Would you prefer capital punishment, rico?
Ginge, they have Pep not poisonous Jose.
Thank goodness they aren’t in the PL then Ts 😉
Off to get the bbq fired up now so back a little later….
the Bayern attack is relentless.
I was thinking more about some who are behind bars. Terry is just an ‘orrible man….
Ginge maybe your boy will become a shoe designer. 🙂 🙂
Adam, hahaha. How on earth could you mess up a WP account? 😛
Can’t say I’m sad about Gervinho leaving. But I hope he is replaced and soon!
rico 5:27pm: Like Terry?
Seems that way doesn’t it Gjoe,…
The rotten seem to go on for years..
Rico
It’s always the way the good die young will go on you tube to find some sketches later.
4.47 emma. I still think we need a keeper, unless we sign a quality DM kind of player..
Ts, not really 😉
Adam, can you get another email address, then you could try again, i still blame you tough, it worked after I set it up…. Then you intervened 😉
I thought Park had agreed to cancel his contract too? JD is definitely out on loan…
Ah well, not excited but maybe it is best for kouassi. That league is played at a slower pace than the EPl and so he may enjoy it…
Very impressed with Sahin…
Sadly Sky Italia reporting that Gerv will complete his move to Roma next week
Agag. Rico tried but WordPress don’t want my sort holding an account.
What was the dortmund keeper doing?
Agag… my lil boy loves your gravatar… 😮
He keeps saying mommies shoes…
wandering even…
Indeed it just shows sometimes some players are not bad just not a good fit… he looks a far superior player.
Ginge, ah. Typical of Robson. Tut tut.
What you can do Adam is open a wordpress account and upload your picture there. 🙂 Go on, you can do it. 😛
hi agag
haha ts
Nuri is having a good game
2-0 Agag…
Robson was trying to blame the field for the reason why they could not match or beat our score…
Note, this is a week after Indonesia played us so Liverpool should be more sharper than us… 😉
Emma, do you see how Bender goes wondering around even though he is meant to be the DM… he has just gone on the rhs… if he did that with us Rico would have a fit 😛
Agag. It doesn’t work for me. I have tried but as you know, I am quite dim. Even Rico has given up on me.
rico, don’t you want to see the new super team Bayern?
How did Liverpoop fare, Ginge?
Hello, emma. 🙂
Adam, you haven’t even changed your gravatar. 😛
re Ceasar. I doubt he will join. He refused to take a wage cut to join Napoli and I doubt if we will match his wages
I will say lets go with the 2 keepers we have. What matters is the team structure when defending. We will be fine if we give our keepers enough protection and hope fabianski stays fit to push Szesny
Emma… Aw use to have a ruthless streak to him… Boa Morte, inamoto, Van Bronquist, Jeffers, wright all saw the boot in the past.
Watching Bender now its amazing how similar he is to AR16 but one is valued at over £25M and the other is considered a deadwood by some…
How does one post pictures?
Ts – couldn’t agree more….
Skysports; Fabregas happy to go to United. How did they know?
Silly wordpress; I couldn’t post…
Agreed Rico.
Emma. I agree with almost everything you say. Gervinho staying though is a step too far for me.
I thought Djourou was out on loan.
Why Ts?Are they good 😉
I’d say 4/5 Adam…
I have a hunch Cesar could still end up joining….
Wenger is a changed man. The honeymoon period is now over. Days where players dont give a shit or play badly and he wraps his arm over their shoulder is over. You either put up or f*ck off
deadwood left:
park
chamakh
Djourou
I will still keep Gerv as a squad player
TS. Amen to that.
The fans deserve to feel that the team can compete. For Wenger it is now or never I think.
Sahin, Reus and Lewandowski are all playing…
Gundogan, Humells too, its almost a strong squad but not quite…
Better signings who will make a difference Adam… no more Santos like signings anymore…
Rico… you got to watch Hamburg vs Fc Munchen later today…
BVB09 vs M’glabach playing now
We need at least 4 new players I think. Then the fans might start to believe. Well, some of them anyway.
ditto ts
Thanks Ts, should have guessed it was him…
Its a case of frying pan to fire…
Our team spirit looks good so hopefully by the time of the Erms cup and the introduction of the 2 amigos and possibly Frimps we may be ready. Plus a signing or 2 in key positions of course.
Gjoe, far too young eh….
Glad we have a more settled tour this season. Unlike last season, seems Wenger has found a solution to it.
tsgh – Aspas has disciplinary issues. Hope Rogers will be able to keep his head down
2-0 now sterling
Aspas scored 10 goals but the pundits say he is good business… 😮
Dippers can’t afford to lose suarez otherwise they will end up in midtable this season
Robson and a dipper loving commentator. I think it is Ray Stubss.
robson making excuses about why Arsenal scored more.. i.e the team are playing better than when they faced us.
Ray said our finishing was better… 😛
Borini, Aspas, luiz alberto will not cut it in the PL. Dippers have lost their way since Coutinho was sub
Indonesia play a good game though… they are keeping the ball much better than most teams in the EPl.
Comparing the 2 performances (the dippers and ours) makes me think our team is much better than some fans think it is… or maybe just an issue of learning from mistakes 😉
Rico
Sad to hear about Mel Smith very funny man like the talk about the no4 been available but the summer transfer window is getting tedious.
Who was commentating?
I am surprised robson has not blamed AW’s poor tactics and non-spending for the state of the pitch… more time yet though 😛
He won’t do that… that would make him very unbiased 🙂
Its also interesting that a few fans on the web things Akpom and Serge passed the ball back too often but Sterling wants to take on the whole Indonesian team but gets no where…
As the saying goes, this is the only country where a safe pass sideways or backwards is seen as a bad thing…
Dippers started with their best 11. Arsenal mixed it up with the kids
Commentators are making excuses for the pitch. They forgot the arsenal played in same pitch
Gerard played the first 45mins. I would say the only player that impressed me was Coutinho. Surprised robson hasn’t scolded the dippers
Emma-I like that 9 levels above them… it reminds me of the old tetris game on gameboy… lol
Hi CH and Emma…
So Gerard was playing all along… its virtually the full senior squad minus the suspended and injured players…
Rico, well they are fluffing around… there is quality on the pitch but it looks disjointed…
Ha ha emma, that’s one way of putting it, I just detest them on all levels….
rico – lfc are not rubbish, it’s just that arsenal are 9 levels above them
Mel Smith, 60 years old, has died after suffering a heart attack…
RIP big guy, a very very clever and funny comedian……
Not been watching Ts, are they rubbish 😉
You’ll get to realise as you send more time on here Ch…
What a goal by Aspas. Oh sorry he skyed the ball
Arsenal fans and ironies. When will I learn, rico?
Hi Ginge.
Its funny how you can tell the difference in class between the dippers performances and ours…
Later Cg…
Irony Ch, irony….
I used to work shifts and often had breakfast before going to bed….
Don’t think its night in Canada, rico.
Night Cg, sleep well. Breakfast before bed??
Have a great day fellow Gooners. I’m off to make myself some breakfast then off to bed.
Keep the Faith!
Yea, stranger things have happened agag. Like a poster on arseblog said the other day, they’ve often tested positive for stupidity. Anyway, I don’t think they are that stupid.
Xavi has been poor by his admittedly (grudgingly) standards. Old age catching up with him, I suppose. I don’t suppose it makes sense to sell him this summer esp since Thiago left, but stranger things have happened. 😉
Moutinho is really good… even on the wings.
The dippers are currently leading 1-0 against Indonesia XI
Only 10 minutes gone though… They have their new signings playing and all the big guns except SG and Suarez
Holla mama. Barca cannot allow cesc leave this summer. Have you seen xavi play lately?
I know, rico. We could take the take the rumours further, no?
Hello, C Hills. 🙂
We don’t have nearly enough word class players at the moment, so Cesc and Suarez would be a start. 🙂
I meant Cesc coming back Ch..
I bet agag, she needs to get a sense of humour though 😉
rico, as you can imagine, Boss did NOT find it funny. 😀
Weekend’s been shopping-ish, WATH. 🙂 Online stores will be the death of me. 😛
Scott, did your friends really give it to Judas?? Excellent!!
😆 agag, that’s funny…
Interesting assessment kt… in short I guss it it depends on the team dynamics and personnel… we are already short of grafters in the team so unless we have someone like a fit Abou or Frimps the balance between attack and defence can be skewed by deploying the wrong person in key position…
Lebouf thinks Laudrup will be the ideal candidate to release Tito.
am fine agag.
Cesc and PV, rico.
Next time agag, don’t be honest to a fault. :p
Evening AGAG, I trust your enjoying your weekend.
Crikey, you have all been busy.. Cesc to et the number 4 then 🙂
Night Scott..
Hi agag, thanks …..
Hello again all…
Poldi in the AM role? That will most certainly be a 4-2-4.
I’m trustworthy, not to worry. 🙂 And honest to a fault. I was asked by my boss why I was late to a meeting she was not prepared for (that was my job, tbh): I freely confessed that I watched Arsenal play a CL match which finished at 5 am, and I took a nap and did not wake up early enough to clock in at 9 am. That really hurt my bonuses. 😉
HI, KT and WATH. 🙂
ktr7 – I think we will continue to see more squad rotation this coming season. If Poldi doesn’t up his game he could be superceded by the likes of Ox.
Good day everyone. Chores are well, chores.
AGAG – Drugged out or worn out?
Poldi played that role recently for Germany but he wasn’t impressive for me.theoretically it sounds fine but in practice i don’t think it would work especially since poldi doesn’t have the workrate like rooney for example to help our CM’s.also in that formation i doubt theo would contribute much since you are pushing him further away from goal which is pretty much where he is most effective.
I think Poldi would be more comfortable in the AM or 2nd striker role. He is not an out and out striker. Stick him behind the likes of OG12.
Hahaha. He looks drugged out in that pic. 😀 And creepy.
Interesting bit about Per’s kit number. 😉
Ginge – Sister AGAG has never given me any reason not to trust her. So, I will give the lady the benefit of the doubt.
As for you, look closely at the heels of the shoes in her avatar. Those in the hands of a true mistress of Escrima could do serious damage and inflict extreme pain. I would be very very careful if I were you.
I think we may be surprised this season depending on who we get in regards to SC19 being a certified starter…
Kt, what do you think of the idea of Poldi playing behind a new CF or OG12 with SC19/JW10 on the lhs and Theo/Serge?Akpom on the rhs.
AR16/Capoue and MA08 patrolling and marshaling the midfield
poldi is basically competing with theo for a wide berth since santi is dead cert to start.
Cheers Scott, shall we send you updates on the cricket 😀
Good Night Scott.
Later Mr Scott
😀 Cg… never trust a football loving lady with zillions of shoes…
I am off guys.
Enjoy your day.
Poldi’s movement is an enigma… Magath complained about Poldi’s movement in 2007 whilst they were both at FC Munchen.
It is interesting that Poldi played at the base of the diamond or AM or behind the striker in the last 2 Krauts friendlies…
Ginge – That picture is of OG12 after AGAG has finished with him for the day. He needed to chil out and get some serious physio.
Good Morning Sister AGAG. All is well in Japan …oops I mean the Philippines?
You have a point Dev… Suarez’s nuisance is that he does not stay in position as a CF…
It can be seen as a negative or a positive depending on which side of the fence you stand.
At liverpool Jonjo Shelvey was meant to play behind Luiz but ended up being the pivot upfront for the likes of Borino, Suarez and Sterling. Without Jonjo now at Swansea, it will be interesting to see how Coutinho and Suarez partnership develop if Luiz stays of course…
If we cast our minds back to the 2011 season, when SG4 played behind Luiz, Luiz only scored 12/13 goals that season even though the dippers will argue they hit the post more times than any team in the league. lol
Traditionally Suarez played as a 2nd striker.. a sort of crazy Del Piero… lol
He is not the main striker even with Uruguay either… its Forlan who leads the attack.
playing up front for Arsenal it is paramount you have excellent movement since the movement of our wide players and AM are referenced to him.Poldi is quite static and doesn’t cause enough chaos in there to create openings for the other attacking players.suarez has that movement that creates loads of gaps similar to how rvp/lewandowski do.if wenger had faith in poldi there we wouldn’t be chasing a CF.
i disagree devil.he can quite well since he has a low centre of gravity and excellent ball skills to hold it up.poldi may be bigger but he for me offers very little there.his movement is non existent.also am not a rooney fan and am not all fussed about him.
Hi Agag,
Is the look on OG12’s face when he saw you or what? lol
http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/arsenal-doctor-gary-odriscoll-with-olivier-giroud-and-aaron-news-photo/174063046
Suarez cannot lead the line with his back to goal. Podolski can be quite good at that.
Boo!! Hope we sign someone. And soon!
rico, another good one on another nothing day. 😉
Hello, all!!
Hi Kt, Aneke wears number 24 too which is Abu Dhabi’s so it is either interesting or just what is available…..
Devil you are understimating suarez’ ability to lead the line.especially when you say poldi who is quite poor at leading the line.Suarez is excellent at it.
It might be that Cesc and Flamoney might be the only signings we make.
So Cesc is the missing link?
I have thought for a while we do not need to tinker with the defence, just add to it for depth.
A creator and finsher is what we need.
Cesc signing would attract a big gun striker.
DG – Unless Lewandowski changes his mind and signs a contract extension or the club changes their mind and sells him he will be a Bosman to Bayern next July. I’d love to have him or Suarez at Arsenal or Higuain in a pinch.
Has that put a smile on your face Dev…?
If Cesc comes back we would need a fast striker for him to feed. With Cesc back it would mean that Cazorla and Theo would man the wings. Both are fast with Theo being faster.
Currently we have Podolski and Giroud up front. Both aren’t fast. But both can lead the line. Higuain and Dzeko are similiar to the two we have.
Both Rooney and Suarez can do the job. And neither are slow but more faster than the above mentioned four. Out of the two, though only Shrek can lead the line, be fast and score regularly and work for the team. Suarez is fast, but cannot lead the line in the manner that Podolski, Giroud, Hig and Dzeko (and also RVP) can do.
That leaves Lewandowski. The only striker who can be like Shrek.
Personally I would like Shrek. Lewandowski will bugger off to Bayern after a couple of years.
But if Shrek comes he can be to us what Cantona was to Manure when he went there.
Aye.
Shrek
Cazorla, Cesc, Theo.
A forward line to water your mouth. Goals and assists galore.
Still Rooney or Suarez for me.
In all honesty i have seen bugger all of Lewndowski, so can’t comment there.
We have Giroud, so no Dzeko.
Higuain would do as well.
Ok so here’s one for ya…
IF and a really big IF… (i don’t think it will happen) Cesc returns then what striker would we then want to get the best results…?
Suarez
Rooney
Higuain
Dzeko
Lewandowski
????
W.A.T.H – It’s strange that there have been plenty of rumours and speculation about Bendtner and Gervinho, but nary a whisper about Chamakh. Does Park really exist, has anyone seen him?
KT, it came up a few days ago..of course Fab is coming back lol
Gee, if true, it would certainly help us get our striker.
Who wouldn’t want Cesc feeding them?
Good read.Mertesacker is wearing no.2 in training.let the conspiracy theories commence.
Statistically, there is nowhere near the gap between the two as people think, and as i have said before, our win/loss ratio last year was much worse with Jack than without.
When Wenger works out how best to utilise him, we are going to be even better.
I know buddy re the A-league just pulling your legs
On the comparison…
The major point of contention is the pass accuracy and efficiency… Wilshere appears to be more aggressive with his passing, making 29% of his passes up the pitch compared to Ramsey making just 26% of his passes in a forward direction, so how does that affect the efficiency?
Ramsey’s completion percentage goes from 93% in his defensive third of the field, to 84% in the attacking zone, to 81% in the final third. Wilshere matches Ramsey’s 93% completion rate in the defensive third, but falls to 80% – well below Ramsey’s 84% in the attacking zone. Wilshere makes another big drop in the final third – this time coming up with a 78% completion rate, which is 3% behind Ramsey in that area of the field.
So again, this probably reaffirms the notion that Ramsey is a better passer.
CG, I am sure Park is gone already they just not announced it…!
I’d say Bndy, Chmuk n Gerv and we’re sorted big time in the mass clearout..! Credit where it’s deserved getting rid of what we have so far has been great business.
I love it when a manc has a crack at me.
I just ask them to name their right back, or tell them to name 6 of the starting 11.
Silence truly is GOLDEN 🙂
Scott, very true about Arsenals lack of trophies will have our plastics scampering off to support someone else by now so I reckon most of our fans are proper very few plastics will hang around when you win naff all but as said least then whats left is proper supporters.
Breezy, I could not believe Ellis Park in 94, it was rammed, I reckon 5000 Arsenal 60,000 mancs and can imagine the stick you get but as you say they for the most part are clueless about the so called teams that they follow.
Rico – If it is posted here twice it must be true?
Sorry! Correct link below;
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/santos-completes-transfer-to-flamengo
It’s official, Santos completes his transfer to Flamengo;
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfers-luis-suarez-ready-2067746
Now for Bendtner, Chamakh and Park. This clearout has certainly increased the chances and opportunities for some of the Young Guns to make the step-up to the first team.
Ginge, i already saw that comparison.
Interesting read.
Ginge, our giys have never played together and haven’t played for months.
As our season is short, our off season is much longer…obvious, i know but you know what i mean.
Yanited are not great, though it is pre season.
I wouldn’t read anything at all ino this.
Off topic :
no more talks about shift in power at NL…sums up the media hatred towards Arsenal fc
I keep telling people Arsene will sign but now I’m not even sure
i hope he surprises us with good ones
Scott… I request an official Ramsey vs JW10 comparison last year, the analysis is below.
http://www.eplindex.com/35544/jack-wilshere-v-aaron-ramsey-in-depth-stats-analysis.html?
The dippers play Indonesia later today? We shall see if they can put more than 7 goals past the Indonesian XI..
Hmmm, The manure boys are playing so good attacking play… is it due to Moyes or the fact that the A-league all stars are ‘suspect’ footballers?
It is official…..98.2 % of the crowd surveyed DO know that Alex Ferguson is the Yanited manager.
And we thought they knew nothing about “their” club 🙂
Thanks Ts…
Have to pop off for an hour..
The United youngster Lingaard loks very good…
Our guys have pegged one back v the wancs.
Lol Ginge.
Seriously, they are there to give it to the bastard.
1-2 All stars…
Another fine post…
”Let me tell you, i know for a fact there are plenty of Gooners for one reason….to give it to Van Persie.” Scott stop defending the indefensible… they heard a team who wear red from the EPL was coming into town and they just bought tickets… 😀
Isn’t Heskey the A-star’s captain?
Morning my fellow HHers btw..
Is the new John Keane Roy’s son?
10.54 Cg 😉
Nah CG, i am not stressing over it mate.
No point.
Wenger has this last chance in my eyes, and i truly believe he will spend up, but there are enough worrying about it, so need or me to 🙂
I think Bradster is South African too Breezy..
Scott – You must be like me, finding it difficult to type when you’ve got yor fingers crossed for some good news on the transfer front.
An interesting take on the Higuain saga and the Suarez situation from John Cross of the Mirror;
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfers-luis-suarez-ready-2067746
*supporters group*
There are more and more Gooners here coming out of the woodwork.
The Arsenal Australia spoorters group have made a big effort of late to get membership levels up, and it is really surprising to see how many keen fans there are.
@ WATH, I’ m South African and the plastics in this country are all over the show, not only do they know jack about football, but they first in line to give me a ribbing about Arsenal and the sabbatical we have taken from winning trophies. The good news is that are quite a few of us gooners down here as well now.
I know Wath.
Let’s face it, a decent amount of time without trophies will test he resolve of fans.
Especially away fom England, people still passionate about Arsenal right now just have to be true and loyal Gooners.
CH – Many of the fans around the world, no matter the sport and no matter the team, are fair weather fans. Yet, as we have seen on the Asian Tour, there are many avid and involved fans. I consider myself a supporter, through thick and thin.
Scott, i would rather out worldwide support was a tenth of the mancs if they were all proper fanatical and not the fickle plastics they attract, them the chavs n now Citeh…!
Plenty of fanatical Gooners here as well Wath 🙂
W.A.T.H – I try to change my under garments regularly, certainly more frequently than Robert Pires during a winning streak.
That’s for sure Scott, I am quietly confident I will be rich in a couple of weeks…
Ha ha Cg, I can assure you that you would be quiet safe…. 😉
CG: Fair weather eh?
Rico – It took me a minute to figure that comment out ha ha, but if we’re going to share a prayer mat, I trust your faith doesn’t have any weird &/or dangerous rituals?
That’s the thing with global tv audiences CG, many many plastic fans who just follow the winners and change teams like their underpants yet as we’ve seen in Asia there are also many thousands of fans that are fanatical and follow their team through thick n thin which is how it should be and fair play to them.
W.A.T.H – Other than the ex-pats, many of the ‘fans’ here are like that. They couldn’t name you more than the few marquee players. Six months to a year later they are into the latest winning team or into the latest vogue sport.
Kev will NEVER win the fiver 🙂
Never say never…..
Agreed Wath.
The wankers i know here ask me how their side went overnight!!
I tell the bastards to get up and watch!!
We are watching…Seany wanted to watch a game……and it is silent.
It isn’t that it’s an Aussie crowd, it is the Yanited element.
Scott, I went over to South Africa in 94 to watch Arsenal pre-season and we played the mancs in Jo’burg, fuck me it was spot the Arsenal fan the place was FULL of mancs…! Thing is they were all plastics mate they only knew Brian Robson, the ball got passed from one to the other and every player the people around us were saying ah it’s Brian Robson ah it’s Brian Robson, piss funny cos there were like 6 Robsons n the pitch, highlights their fans worldwide for the most part, glory hunting plastics…!
I am 120% certain Mata isn’t coming but, if I’m wrong well, goes to show I have zero knowledge about transfers.
If we manage to sign only Suarez, I will be very happy.
Unfortunately I don’t think we will get Mata, but it is a sign we are on the up if Arsene does make an inquiry or, better yet, a wriiten offer. I’m sure that would piss off the pygmy from Portugal. Who knows if Mata is feeling unloved like Vain Wooney, we just might.
Devil, a little bit of luck in their goal.
A minute later our lads skimmed their bar.
The crowd is near silent…to be expected as most Mancs fans here know NONE of their players since Rooney isn’t playing 🙂
Certainly does Scott, he’d soon beat the old badger for the golden boot with us…
Morning Cg, I’ll be joining you on the mat..
Wath, that’s my worry re Mata, maybe if we agree not to pursue Rooney, once Suarez in, he’d sell up… 😉
CG, i’d bury the bastards upright if room got tight lol
Scott – You must have a bloody big back yard if you can fit a ManUre game in it mate.
Manure 1-0 up.
Agreed Scott, Mata pure class just can’t see that little piss ant tosser at the Chavs selling us a stale loaf of bread let alone a class player.
Agreed would not ever ever ever go watch the mancs…!
Good Morning to the Lady of the House and all fellow Gooners in residence.
Rico “…well in my mere humble opinion,…” – mere no, humble yes. At least things are starting to look more positive regarding transfers in. Who knows, maybe Arsene will have multiple announcements to make on return from the Asian Tour. I’ll continue to keep my fingers crossed and saying my prayers.
On the results of the Spuds, Manure and Shitty.
All of them obtained bad results. Is it because they have regressed or because the teams they played have improved? I cannot say since I did not see all of them. However, I do not think that all three clubs have gone into games with a lack a daisy mental attitude.
Rico, i must say that there is a steady flow of info suggesting Suarez is a real possibility for us.
Mata is one we really did miss out on.
He is superb.
If the bastards were playing in my backyard i’d sit out the front!!
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfers-luis-suarez-ready-2067746
by John Cross..
Ditto re Mata Scott, I really rate him highly, one of their better players imho…
Nor could I Scott, not even if they were playing close by….
On Mata,
I am not questioning the reports, but i am questioning the sanity of Jose.
Mata has been Chelskis best player for most of the past two seasons, so what on earth is he thinking??
Joes, i mean.
Wath, Sydney, a bit over an hour away.
I really could not bring myself to watch them.
Where the mancs playing Scott…? they close 2 u..?
A lovely day today, down under.
Just gorgeous for winter.
Seans side had a great win…2-2 at half time followed by a little rocket from yours truly, resulting in a 9-2 win.
Best ootball i will see today, because buggered if i can watch the Manc wankers.
Kosta, most on here believe that Suarez would be a fantastic signing.. As for the mancs, the more who choose not to join them, the better…
Morning devil, it’s quite cool here today, a bit of a change… 37 is hot, but nice if the sea is nearby, i know where i’d be 😉
rico: …And we don’t hear that the older players are not good enough apart from squid and santos.
Bernard looked good guys in the confederations cup would like to see us sign him!
im still optimstic about 3 new players coming in this summer just not sure who we are after.
im sure Wenger will pull out atleast 1 big signing.
………..it’s set to get hotter……you said???
WAHHHAHHHAHHHAAAAAAHHHHHHAAAAAAA!!!!!
you should come here in the Med. We are frying today. Temp is 37 degrees and with humidity of over 90% you will become as red as a fried tomato.
Good Morning Lady, Sir, Gentlemen and Ladies.
Bernard, Gustavo!!! Mata!!!!
we are going to sign the lot. the fiver is still dangling to and fro but at the moment it is still with Kev’s body odour. Still a long way to go.
Good news is that till now there is no KNOB ALERTS. And my saucepan is still safe on the kitchen cupboard.
What I like rico, is us signing quality in areas where we are a bit short. Gossip is for ladies. 😉
Scott, that is priceless re Aussie gooners.
I know he would bring a huge alter ego with him but Luis Suarez is the right player I believe to take this club to the next level and consistantly challenge for the league. Bernard would be another awesome addition to the squad and is regarded as one of the hottest prospects of South American football. He would add some much needed flair to the squad and create many scoring opportunities.
I am also loving Manchester United’s activity in the transfer market (none thus far) but I am a little surprised thiago went to bayern in search of first team football. Especially when they just purchased Mario gotze to add depth to the midfield, also having Kroos as well.
Any more than others though Adam?
He’s still young, whereas others who made a few shocking errors are mature experienced players..
Yanited are about to kick off their game v our Aussie All Stars side.
Let me tell you, i know for a fact there are plenty of Gooners for one reason….to give it to Van Persie.
Plenty have gone to training sessions followed by autograph sessions wearing their best Arsenal kit and sticking it to him big time.
Yea Adam, was thinking along the same lines. Lets see how he does this season.
Agreed Adam.
I believe Bould had more impact on Jenks last season than any other player.
When he did play, his defence was fantastic barring the odd horror……that will go with experience….but he was picking his time to bomb forward superbly compared to his first season.
Heart can carry a footballer a hell of a long way, especially in the eyes of fans.
He has a massive future.
Thanks Ch, do like to keep up date with the gossip…
🙂 Breezy, you are becoming as cynical as Adam…
You didn’t mistake Butlins for Aldi did you Adam, no caravans in my local Aldi 😉
Yup… Arshavin replacement? No, Gervinho replacement? No may be better than both? Can he defend? Will he score? Is he going out on a loan?
Scott. He’s young but seems to have a lot of heart. We’ll see how he develops this season.
I don’t reckon he made that many Adam, but there some rippers lol.
Still, from where he was two years ago to now is a massive leap.
Yea, we are experts at doing just that Breezy.
Jenks made a lot of mistakes last season and has a long way to go.
I did Wath. He told me he had a bit of spare asphalt if I needed my drive doing.
I never moaned about him Scott, honest 🙂
Didn’t see Rooney getting out of one of those caravans did you Adam..?
Rico. I tried to go into an Aldi store but there were so many caravans in the car park I had to go to a Waitrose instead.
” oh and he can really deliver a cross”
I’m sure we’ll train that out of him soon enough
good morning
RVP is a key player for MU… I’m watching and listening Moses on the TV now
brrrrr…
I’m going to the beach ! 🙂
Catch you later
Theses gossips are becoming so tiring, yet you keep doing an excellent job as an unpaid journalist, rico.
Morning everyone.
Scott, is there a cricket match going on…?
Aldi Adam please, did you know Aldi has been voted as one of the better supermarkets around… Better than Waitrose would you believe…
Is it Bernard Manning…???????????
Scott, your wrong…! 😉
On Bernard, i did the usual YouTube viewing.
Small, quick and skilful, but very direct which was impressive.
Oh, and he can really deliver a cross.
I don’t kw hw true dis is wenger should buy suarez
Aaaaggghhhh, memories.
Tha day we signed Jenks, Gooners worldwide were overcome with being underwhelmed.
Who?
Not good enough.
Not Arsenal quality.
Never will be, said some.
Who am i to rub noses in it???
Love it, and even more i love the fact he is just such a good kid, and a true Gooner.
Top of the morning guys.
I had to get in first, because there is a small matter of the cricket i must face up to.
Moring alll….Off you go 🙂
Rico. You would tower over him if you stood next to him at the checkout queue in Lidl.
Morning again to you too Adam, and to everyone else…
Oh yes, I am his biggest fan…. 😉
Morning again Rico. An excellent and topical post but I thought you liked Mourinho. 🙂