Morning all.
Nine days. Nine days to make this Arsenal squad a really competitive one and that can only be done by making moves in the transfer window. Arsene Wenger is again bleating on about having many leaders within the squad but those kind of comments will fall on deaf ears. There might be one or two who can talk the talk in the changing room but when it comes to match day, seldom do many walk the walk on the pitch. Look at Ozil, a World Cup winner with Germany yet the walking he often does, is away from a tackle. A great player, but a lazy lazy attitude. I can’t be bothered to run through the rest.
But that kind of lethargic approach comes from above and time after time Wenger shows his lack of leadership qualities. His whole approach to this transfer window and the season in general appears from the outside to be yet another failure. Add to that the contract situation of many of our players, well it’s a mess. Those Wenger wanted gone should have left long before this stage of the summer. Those who want out of the club should have been sold with the money quickly and smartly spent on players who want to be at Arsenal. Players who will bring something to the club. Wenger has done well to get Sead Kolasinac and Alexander Lacazette, although how he convinced them we are a club with ambition I don’t know.
Perhaps he does have a plan yet, although with so little time left, I somehow doubt it and if he did, why not execute it long before now?
Of course I’d love to see Alexis stay, no doubt many of us would but better still would be him staying for longer than just the one season but I suspect there’s more chance of you or I being offered an Arsenal contract than that happening. I still think he’ll be gone before the transfer window closes because if Wenger says he has to sell before buying then losing out on £70 million for him simply wouldn’t make sense. And Kroenke, who apparently only sees $’s before his eyes, surely wouldn’t allow that to happen. Hang on though, he doesn’t get involved with the club does he? Scratching my head over that one….
Our club is like a Volcano, it’s fans the lava bubbling away under the surface like it has for a while. It’s predicted that the volcano will erupt but no one knows when, not exactly. That’s where we are right now imo, any time, any day, when it’ll erupt we don’t know but it’s going to…
We can squabble all we like about who’s to blame, Kroenke, Gazidis, Sir Chips, the entire board or even the tea lady but the fact remains that only one man decides who the club will sign, how the team are coached, which players will start on a match day, who will come on from the bench and at what time. None of the above are responsible for that.
Maybe the Volcano will lay dormant for a while longer, perhaps for a year or two.
Somehow though, I doubt it..
Glad you are not involved in any decision making at Arsenal. You are awful.
The troll’s back and sounding very Dick Emery this morning.
Morning Adam.
Knob off crispen!
Well he/she won’t be leaving such worthwhile comments here again…
Decision making @ Arsenal? What, have they decided to sell the Ox? Are they signing Alexis to a new contract? Are The Arsenal signing a cache of top class players to win the PL. Ha ha ha!! Decision making my Arse?
Evening all
I’m not sure they even know the questions Gg, let alone the answers…
What about the surplus of stock playing in the stiffs & in the medical rooms. Have the decision makers made a decision yet?
Seems so, although selling them appears to be the tricky part… 😉
rico
Decisions are made @ The Arsenal for the shareholders, & you can bet they are top priority?
Has Arsene left yet? No.
Has Arsene changed tactics and
in-management? No.
Has Arsene addressed the needs of the squad? No.
So how are things going to be different, guess what?
Am going to force Sanchez to stay, kill Rob Holding confidence, play players out of position, show Perez that am the boss, play my favorite players, don’t let my coaches have any input and wait until the last week of the TW to do business; then say to the fans, I tried. Why? Because I am Arsene Wenger that’s why….. the most brilliant man in football. Remember I gave your guys the Invincible. Not only I am the right, I am the only man for the job.
I can’t be bother any more….. this is totally frustrating.
In the spirit of kev’s comment from the previous post, why keep a huffer & puffer like Oxlade-Chamberlain when he is in demand from other clubs & can have his Tx fee used to update. Arsene Wenger just can’t do it coz he is an old fuddy duddy nowadays.
Well, this post aimed up squarely at the Wenger v Kroenke debate.
Love it lol
Stan out first 🙂
Morning all.
The decision making is terrible at Arsenal
Hence why a new contract was given to a manager who should have been moved on years ago. It is sad really that he will be remembered more for his part in Arsenal’s demise than for the success he brought to the club all those years ago.
Arsenal have no ambition and are terrified of change – or the monetary cost that change will bring.
But wholesale change is needed starting with replacing Kroenke and Wenger..
Obi, spot on imo…
Wenger could sell Ox, Alexis and Ozil today, but would he reinvest the money or deposit in the Arsenal bank?
Alexis won’t be fit for the Liverpool game. What exactly is his injury again?
Me, replacing both is almost impossible imo, the first to go is 99% of the time the manager, and imo, it’s no different with Arsenal. Change the manager and then see what Kroenke is really about. As only then will we know for sure.
Has that been confirmed Gg?
He would deposit the balance of the money after getting in cheaper options that he can experiment with in different positions.
Highly likely…
I saw it somewhere rico, but not confirmed. But I bet he doesn’t play
It is my understanding that no dividends are paid to Arsenal shareholders though Usmanov said that, if he took over control of the club, he would initiate a dividend scheme.
I believe Alexis has sprained his wallet and run short of dog food. He’s looking to find a new supplier for both, one in Manchester Picadilly and the other near Monmartre!
He’s gone imo!
Morning all. Cloudy and warm again, but a lot dull.
Adam
Does The Arsenal pay Tax?
Gg, Wenger told us last week that Alexis would be back for the Liverpool game, another white lie if he isn’t..
GG. I have no insight into the club’s tax affairs but I would imagine that tax is paid on profits at business rates.
Adam, he also said he’d stand by Wenger didn’t he?
Rico. Usmanov? He did, but that seems a while ago now. 🙂
Afternoon All
Afternoon Rico, you are awful, but I like you… ?
No Alexis at Anfield?
If true then that has to be the truest indicator that he’s ‘on his bike’ before the window closes.
All of Wenger’s words are not meant for us anyway, they’re meant for the players, their agents and those clubs sniffing around our players. So I pretty much disregard everything he says, it’s all smoke and mirrors…
Yep Scott/Gnarley, I know that AOC has his supporters and even though I respect their view I’m not au fait with it. AOC has done very little imo, in his time at Arsenal to convince me that he’s anything other that a squad player, I mean, Theo gets some awful stick but at least he scores goal, AOC, when did he last score?
Adam, yes, even he would think twice now I’d have thought… 😉
wenger is pathetic, the board super pathetic, squad bloated with average players, the background team wenger yes men happy with status quo. forget leadership on the pitch what about leadership from club or manager ???? all summer to get rid of chaff!!! all summer to address centre back, creative centre mid, defensive mid, all summer sort out contracts???brace your selves for another toxic season and wenger signs another extension to contract!!!!! the owner, the board, the manager, the players have parallel goals to the supporters. the former see £££££££ only the later want trophies and glory. tika taka football left and right going nowhere like a bunch of school kids playing unsupervised at hackney marshes. bellerin left wing back?? monreal centre back???? ox left wing back ??? mustafi right wing back????xhaka mistake after mistake still in team??? win or draw wenger can do these stupidness because of no pressure, NO PRESSURE AND PLAYERS NO PRESSURE AT ALL. like all dictators it is always the people who say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH . you do not win football matches with smart answers in PRESS CONFERENCE. another mediocre season and like diarrhea come from the back and win Europa cup to quaify for champions league. sad
Rico. One would think so. But you never know. 🙂
Afternoon Kev.. 🙂
Ditto, no Alexis at Anfield, that’s him gone.
From uMAXit;
Almost as if they had been briefed, most of the mainstream media ran a story about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain last night and how he remains unlikely to sign a new contract at Arsenal ahead of further talks this week about his future. The club are already understood to have made an offer in excess of £100,000-a-week but, amid interest from Chelsea and Liverpool, the 23-year-old ‘does not feel under pressure’ to make an immediate decision.
Although he has been starting more regularly in recent months than at any stage in his Arsenal career, opportunities in his preferred central midfield role remain limited with Aaron Ramsey and Granit Xhaka the preferred partnership. Chelsea or Liverpool still have time to launch serious bids before the transfer window closes but, even if Arsene Wenger sticks to his plan of refusing to sell, Oxlade-Chamberlain would still be in a position of considerable strength when his contract expires next summer.
With both Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil entering the final year of their contracts as well, the situation remains slightly different. Alexis in particular is a proven player, whose experience and consistent end product make him invaluable to Arsenal, which means losing him on a free next season unfortunate but tolerable if he won’t sign a new deal. You can’t replace these players overnight. However, with Oxlade-Chamberlain, for all his talent, the truth is that his form remains inconsistent and despite flourishing in the right wing-back role, certain flaws in his game rarely seem to fade.
If the Gunners have been told that the England international won’t sign a new deal, they have to sell and replace him. You can’t hold on to potential forever and at some stage, the fear of him playing well elsewhere will have to subside. It’s £35million now, or nothing next summer.
Mutz – there’s work being done on the site which is why your comment has been partially covered, it should be resolved in a while..
Sell Ox and Alexis FFS.
Very true Adam. lol
And Ozil Scott.
Rico, he’s making no noise about leaving, though, else I’d have included him.
Scott, neither are the other two. You said that Alexis hasn’t said he wants to stay when he could and should, well neither has Ozil.
Afternoon Rico and All
Bloody hell rico,never been called a
Lava before..did you mean lover darling?
I am always amazed at some of the
comments from fans and press.
What really needs to be spelled out
it’s not a matter of opinion anymore
is it.
The Arsenal are one of the top six teams
in europe money wise………all agree.
The Arsenal are one of the top clubs
in england……………………..all agree.
The Arsenal have a ground full up
60.000 every home game..all agree.
For the last 10/12 seasons we have
hung around the the top four.
Couple of FA C ups only 6 games
plus luck of the draw……..all agree.
Our first 10 years under Arsene
were great………………….all agree.
Our last 10 years under Arsene
effing rubbish…………….all agree.
Kev ..his dad wants him out on
a free…May be the Chavs
have tapped him up.
Morning Fred, sadly not, I meant lava… 🙂
To the point there are 100% right imo.
Fred, yeah I’ve heard that rumour mate, doesn’t the theme go that Wenger and AOC’s father don’t get on…?
You know we should cut our losses on him, he isn’t a game changer is he.
Of course it all depends on what offers are on the table.
The Press might talk of £35m, but is it?
What if Chelsea are talking in terms of £15m, that would be psychological a way of Chelsea saying that they can cherry pick our players.
Wenger is to blame and also those above him who have allowed this shambles to grow to where half the current squad could walk on a free over the next 24 months.
We all like to think that Arsenal are such a well run club but the evidence doesn’t back that up…
Kev.
His dad questioned Arsene on why he
kept taking him off..
That pissed arsene off…..so I hear.
If we click back to the loan
for the ground.
The bank put a in a condition/previso
in that the extra revenue was to be
spent on the pitch.
What did Arsene decide.
In stead of buying new players,
he up everyones wages.
He won’t be told or questioned by
anyone…
Good afternoon Rico
Africa the land of many misters.
When two donkey met in the street they stop walking and come close to each other neck.They stay like that for a minute or so and then carry on each way journey. One guy that he observed this began asking old people
Man ask the old man why is this?
Old man says….
Son……centuries ago donkeys had an assembly/protest.They felt are treated very harsh by a human.They say it is us donkeys that
we carry any kind of load through mountain,rivers .
Beated and kicked mercilessly .
No winter break or summers
Used 24/7 and
yet
our name is used for insulting and name calling
So….needles to say they agree that something should be done.They choose some of their fellow donkeys as a delegates and send them to God to get justice or answer.
So whenever they meet in the street they stop and come close to each other and one whispers if there is any news from the delegates .There is no news and carry on each other way.
If they will meet another donkey on each of their way they will repeat again and again and again the same ………
Moral…..
How many Transfer Window came and gone under Le Prof ?
How many times we talk about defence ?
How many times we talk about Goalie ?
How many times we talk about Midfield ?
How many times we talk about not addressing glaring issues ?
We always expect like the donkey to get answers during the Transfer window properly but ………..
we are not donkeys we are human and till Le prof is at the helm nothing and absolutely nothing will change.
Give another manager our annual £200m player’s salaries. Our current squad. Our training facilities. Our current transfer kitty.
They’d trim the fuck out of the squad strengthen where needed and have a go at tactics……
That’s what the tyrant Stan affords Wenger every season, you never know someone might come in do a better fucking job!
Wenger signs a new 2yr deal no players sign new contracts…..weird?!?!
Bang on Lee. The club are sleepwalking at the moment.
Spot on Lee..
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/aug/23/joel-campbell-arsenal-loan-sixth-time
Afternoon all.
Just catching up on posts, but have to say I totally agree with Kev’s 3.29 post. Ox is Brawn but no brain. Get shot Wenger.
The wheels of transfer business at Arsenal run very slowly, in fact they’ve come off I think.
I don’t know how Wenger is going to blag his way out of this almighty cockup TW. It’s disgraceful. I’m beginning to see now that perhaps it’s true-‘in Arsene we rust’.
I really thought after last season poor displays and abuse given by fans, that he would be more determined than ever. Clearly I was wrong.
We have mediocre players such as Ox, thinking they are the business, when they aren’t fit to lace the boots of some of our more famous players of the past.
Then there’s Jack. He found his level last season, when fit he wasn’t even selected for Bournemouth.
I had a quick check the other day, and he has missed approx 155 games through injury at Arsenal and he’s only approaching 26 years old, and on top money. Waste of space and money imo. These youngsters are all billy big time’s, too much money when too young to appreciate it.
If Xhaka is le prof’s idea of top tottie for Arsenal, he’s delusional. He hasn’t bought a top quality player since Sanchez,and he won’t be playing for the club again, I’ve known that for months.
So what now? Another freebie like ‘Kalishnikov’? And keep all the deadwood.
If Arsenal have money to waste on these charity cases, I could give them an idea of some better causes (animal welfare) than crap footballers, who think they are better than they are.
Rant over. And breathe…………………………..
Evening all and thanks Rico for an awful lot of posts.
If Ox goes he goes, but that wont be `til next season, he has since playing in my recomended ( 🙂
) position been imo our best player……obviously after Alexis !……………………………………..count to ten M`kat ! hahahaha
Once Wenger goes and imo it wont be before his contract is up as he always honours his contracts and he wont be sacked, so another two seasons and hopefully two more FA Cups as he is the master of them !…………..we will see the real villain…….the real devil in disguise……the real architect of our demise………….King Kroenke !…………………………it is our fate to be tortured by this evil bastard for our sins and other stuff ! 🙂
Afternoon guys…
If Alexis gets sold Lc but not replaced with someone equally as good, Wenger will be lucky to last until September…
Rooney has retired from international football then..
How can one retire from a job they don’t have? 😉
Evening all..
It’s enough to disgrace wenger and his french scouts for buying a dud like sanogo and miss the like of martial, mbappe and co. .
He could have bought Dembele, wanayama and van Djike before they were hot property if he could still spot a telent. .
The man has lost all his marbles long time ago. .
He is now good at one thing. ..recycling garbage at his press interviews ?
There is no one out there as good as Alexis in our price range, Rico !……………………anyway he`s staying, looks like Ozil aswell as no one else wants him………………..and rumour Ox will have talks tomorrow with Wenger !……………………blood hell !…..thing`s are looking up ! hahaha
There’s so many Kk and we know that because the old man keeps telling us….
Spot on re his interviews, they are so predictable and repetitive…
Our price range Lc? We are cash rich….
It`s being saved for a rainy day !…………………………………talking of which, according to newsnow………. it`s raining diamonds on Uranus ! hahaha
Oh dear. Oh dearie, Oh dearie me. Le Prof has forgotten the awful abuse directed at him last season. He must have. How does he think the fans will react to his inaction this summer? I would feel more sorry for him if he wasn’t a multi millionaire, on the back of his failures in recent years, and two million coming in on his new contract.
Alexis has to go. Keeping a player who wants to leave is just stupid, as L’pool will soon accept (along with the £136 million) re Coutinho.
Take as much money as we can get, and invest it, quickly, but not ‘acting in haste and repenting at leisure’, more going for who we know would be a good buy for the club. I’m sick of us scraping the barrel. We are Arsenal, not a two-bob outfit ffs.
Virgil Van Dyke, Draxler, Lemar. A N Other top notch defender, not one with ‘potential’ (that never materializes), or sicknotes who are never fit.
I’ve counted to ten LC, but I am still pissed off. Looking every day for Transfer news, and seeing nowt, nada, nothing, about Arsenal. I thought we were a top club!!!! It’s a disgrace. Wenger may be following Kroenkes orders, re selling before buying, but who knows?
Annnnd breathe.
Yes rico. .we are slowly turning into a Liverpool. .living in the past. .lol ??
Rico @ 12.42, Ozil hasn’t refused to play, though 🙂
Seems Alexis has, and the amount of talking going on about the situations of he and Ox, where there’s smoke, there’s fire.
Sell all 3 then, I don’t care but to let them play out their last year and leave is ludicrous.
Why are we being held to ransom by players?
The club need to grow a pair.
Oh and by the club, yes, in a large part I do mean Arsene!!!!
Ha ha Kk..
Scott, has Alexis?
Evening Rico and the house.
Press Conference early tomorrow Rico (8.45).
I understand Arsene will once again state Alexis is staying at the club and is
in contention ( with Kossy) for the game on sunday
Dont shoot tne messenger lol.
Wengker could of strengthened the squad plenty of times over the past 20+ TW windows but he always leaves us short….just leave and give someone else a crack at it! The foundations are there but we’re stifled by a washed up,inept, egotistical has been of a manager!!
Evening Rick, for sure he will, but I think we know different….
What do you really think of Arsene Lee? ??
Rico, I did say it seems he has-and I’m sure we all believe he has.
One things for sure, he hasn’t extended but then, he never does.
Rick, that sounds about right lol
Same old, same old.
Look, cheer up, the Carabao Cup draw is tomorrow morning – or is it Friday morning, I can’t quite remember, but don’t forget to set your alarms for 4.15am…
It’s a about spreading the game, not the money – honest…
And, as if that’s not enough for all the thrill seekers out there, don’t forget the UEFA Cup draw Friday afternoon.
God, all this excitement, it’s just too much….
Settle Kev-a long season ahead 🙂
Scott, I’m trying to stay calm… ?
Well, L’Pool don’t need Coutinho. They should take the £136 million, buy a couple of top defenders, sorted.
They were excellent tonight, and Kloppy’s enthusiasm seems to really motivate them.
I don’t fancy us going there on Sunday, on this showing tonight. Our little goonettes won’t know what’s hit them, lambs to the Anfield slaughter.
In a way though, I feel it could be the catalyst for change. When everyone actually sees the Emperor has no clothes, and decides enough already.
Morning all, I got this off Just Arsenal (not potatoes)
Just Arsenal Quote: He has not played in our first two matches, and after listening to Arsene Wenger’s words it would seem that the Chilean is unlikely to face Liverpool either.
“We’ll see how he goes through the week but he has not played for a long time,” said Wenger.
“We prepare him well. He was out with a muscular strain and we need to see if he survives the tests before he comes back.”
You judge for yourselves. How reliable is Just Arsenal (not potatoes)?
Every time I see us linked with Lemar really winds me up total bullshit. So far “God” has has a net spend of under 30 Mil with in and outs. (Supposed to have a war chest of near on 100mil )Wouldn’t surprise me if when the window closes we are in profit. This Joke of a FOOTBALL manager is a dream to a parasite like Kroenke. If we sell Sanchez then surely even the most loyal akb must realise AW is a lying untrustworthy scum bag who is just to much of a coward to try a compete for the big trophys or just sticking two fingers up to us fans who dared to question him.Or maybe they are just like him and to stubborn to admit they are wrong.
Onya Kev 🙂
Meerkat, our biggest positive with heading to Anfield is Liverpool are Liverpool-as brilliant as us on occasions, and every bit as pathetic on others.
StevieJ, tell us without laughing that, given the circumstances, you’d prefer Wenger to let the world know Alexis will be sold.
Everything else you write is fair enough, but how anyone could suggest he let everyone know the guys for sale is beyond me.
That’s, of course, if he really is going.
If he’s not, will you jump on and applaud him for telling the truth and sticking to his guns?
I mean, heaven forbid a WOB be too stubborn to admit they’re wrong lol
True Scott, but having a manager like Klopp on the touchline must feel like having a 12th man. They appear to be on a roll, and up for it atm.
Also, as you pointed out, no manager will tell the media what is going on behind closed doors. Klopp is still saying Coutinho isn’t leaving, so will their fans call him a liar? No, of course not.
I still say, if a player wants away, get shot, and for the best money you can get.
Scot If he brings in some top plyaers before the window closes I will each humble pie all week with pleasure. If he keeps Sanchez
Again fair play.But this stinks like 2011. I believe pretending players are staying doesn’t work look at the last 2 times 2011 2012. Shit seasons. Should sell and buy early as possible inmo. And for the record I have no problem with apologising or admitting when I am wrong.
South Yorkshire Gunner has written another book, third in a trilogy.
Meerkat,
For whatever reason, Arsene stays quiet on the sideline and, imo, he’s wrong to do so.
I coach a ladies side who were doing what they could on the weekend to blow a one goal lead, and I tee into them halfway through the second half.
We won 3-1.
I’m no expert, but even I know sometimes a rocket is required.
Stevej, I was having a little laugh mate, because I do think he will sell Alexis.
Sometimes, he should just say nothing.
He manages that well enough during games, and opens up to the media?
He’s an enigma lol
Kev, what’s its title?
Northern chavs have apparently spent around £215 million this transfer window, & if you believe the goss, they are desperate to ad Alexis. Why so greedy, can’t the Gr8 Pep weave his magic with what he now has? I mean ffs!
GG, he’s proven himself to be magic with a credit card, yet to prove much else lol
Morning all.
Yes, with you there S2H re Pep
Ol’froggy says Alexis will play v Scousers. That’s more like it!!!!!!!
Yes Gg, but will he ‘play’ ? All will be revealed! One thing is absolutely certain though, Alexis
Sanchez will not be Arsenal player this time next year! And he may not be by September 1st 2017!
Morning all. Bright and quite warm here. Makes a change!
Wavy
Just keeping the blow torch on he who reckons 2 more years of him is the best thing for the Club. He must be made accountable!!!
It is impossible Scott to say nothing, when every single question in your press conferences are about Sanchez. How many ways can one squirm and avoid lying? Lot’s of other managers are exactly the same.
I think it’s out of Wengers hands now, and wiggy and his merry men on the board are dealing with it.
Sanchez won’t want to play in case he gets injured, and that may scupper his move. If he is actually fit though, le prof should make him play or fine him a month’s salary. He has been paid by Arsenal all through the summer, and should now play if selected.
Beautiful sunny day here in the SE, so good morning rico and the house.
Seems to me that the old French geezer is doing his best to wreck the club not enhance it. How many out of contract players will we have by 2019? And more to the point how many of them will have been replaced with top top players from other clubs? And how many will be persuaded to stay or arrive because of the brilliance of the current managerial incumbent?
It’s all up for grabs………..perhaps!!
Well with all the emphasis on Alexis @ press conferences Meerkat, then Arsene doesn’t have to talk about his lack of signings does he.
Meerkat, you’re right.
If he says nothing, he’s labelled arrogant.
He can’t win and we all know the media ask the same question as often as is required to get an answer they can use.
Scott
He should go then, he doesn’t win the PL anymore & won’t this season without Alexis!
The Old Sweaty Sock called Wenger’s bluff the year Gallas thru a tantrum. Since then Maureen has as well. Arsene Wenger is just the old North London Viceroy who San still confides in for commercial success
That’s exactly right gg9. The questions should be directed toward that very issue, not constantly banging on about Sanchez.
We all want to know why he has reneged on his vow to improve the squad this season, don’t we? Not focus on one player who clearly doesn’t want to play for Arsenal.
Accept he is leaving, and move on to more important issues. One player should not be more important than the club. Forcing a player to stay who wants away is stoopid. The transfer fee allows you to strengthen the squad with a couple of needed quality players.
Hold out for the maximum fee but always sell.
If you have the dosh, footballers are like Central London taxis – there’s always another one coming along.
……& meanwhile The Arsenal fans bicker with each other.
Long may they call Manchester United, coz nothing is uniting Arsenal in its current set up
I agree Meerkat
Night all, it’s safe to return, I’ve moved into footy mode, & believe me that’s going Gr8 guns.
Meerkat,
Well said.
Morning Rico and the House.
Kev Mcguane, Nketiah, Joe Willock and Nelson have all been called up for England U19 for games against Poland and Germany.
Looks Like these boys are going to be very busy for the next month or two.
Cheers Rick, the club should maybe ensure that they’re all tied down with long term contracts.
Afternoon All
Arsenal vs Doncaster Rovers in the League Cup, that’ll do nicely
Eight days now rico;-)
This L’pool game is so important. If we win, Le Prof will think everything is fine and dandy. If we lose, that’s another three points behind, and we are then in dire need of new blood. It’s difficult to know what’s best to get out of this game, a win for the club or a loss.
Anyone know?
A draw 🙂
Just watched the Wenger press conference. He looks tired, so I suppose that might explain how unconvincing he sounded when talking about the transfer situation.
It hurts me to say it but a good thrashing might be a good result since Le professor and missing board “might ” do something in transfer market!!! But there is no chance of that, if we win Le professor will go on about “quality” in squad and more nonsense. Arsenal needs a 2017 manager not 1720 prehistoric manager!
Why has that last post got a lion picture covering half of it? Who wrote the post?
Yes Adam, he looks very weary of it all. He may realise the job is for younger bloods, after the start to this season. and some bastardo players to deal with.
Hi Meerkat. He perhaps had the look of a man who knew he was going to disappoint a lot of people. I thought his thoughts on ins and outs sounded unconvincing. 🙂
Yes, he wasn’t looking too confident or comfortable was he Adam.
I know Mustafi hasn’t been more than a fairly good defender for us, but why is there talk of him leaving already? I know we need to cut out the dead wood, but I wouldn’t really have placed him at the top of the list. Yet along with Perez and Gibbs, it looks like he’s off. What’s the story there? I’d have thought even an average defender is better than having no cover at all in defence, our weakest area.
These potential internationals might have played their socks off this season, to get into their national team for the WC next year.
Good evening all..
Some things never change eh. More talk of who’s going than coming in and Wenger looking tired in his interview. And it’s still only August… ??
I’ll be amazed if Totts get out of their CL group. They’ll be back in Europa before they know it… 😉
Evening Rico. Perhaps he’s regretting the new contract. 🙂
Evening Adam. 🙂
I am I know that….
🙂
What do you make of the Virgil stuff..?
Night Adam, all.
Oops. Issued youRico. Haven’t heard anything today…
Night.
Looking at some the teams in the UEFA Cup and there’s quite a few tough nuts to crack and that’s before the CL teams join the party…
Not sure that Wenger can afford to play a weakened team in all the ties.
Morning guys..
Morning Rico. I wonder if the VVD rumours have any substance.
Morning Adam. I hope they are more than just rumours.. 😉
VVD definitely rumours imo….not been here before have we? The window closing and the squad not where it should be. Dithering like crazy as per normal….
How can you not believe them Lee…. 😉
New post up now.