Lukas Podolski representative Kon Schramm has dismissed all the speculation surrounding any medical involving the FC Koln player!
“He was at no medical, neither in London nor elsewhere.”
We all knew it was bolloxĀ rubbish anyway didnāt we, why would any player have a medical at this stage of the season.
Thatās it about the German from me, the next time I mention him in a post of mine will be if and when afc.com announce heās ours.
So back to things that matter and thatās where we finish the league in May and funny enough, we have had the best backing we could bearing in mind who we are up against in the run in.
Campbell said:
The lads have shown a lot of spirit. You have to get a bit of the rub of the green, but that tends to come when you start being bolder on the pitch. Gamble on your skill, gamble in the box, gamble in thinking: ‘I am going to try this’. Start gambling your talent, basically.
The more you bust a gut to win, the more you are going to see the crowd feed off that. You make your own luck, and against Newcastle there was a little deflection for the winning goal and the ball came to Vermaelen, but he was there because he busted a gut to get into the box.
Van Persie is flying and banging in goals left, right and centre. Everyone is starting to gel and realising what it means to play for Arsenal. That level of confidence and class is what they should be aiming for all the time.
Sure, sometimes you won’t reach that level but you have to work out how to grind out a result, or shut the game down. That is a learning curve.
āThe ladsā
Love it from Sol!
His old club, the one that made sure he won a few medals during his playing care are still in very much in Big Sols heart, so much so that he backs us over the side we stole him from for free!
Nine years spent at the neighbours, five with us but itās us he backs to finish the season on a high.
We all know that anything can happen between now and the end of the season, we all know that on paper Tottenham have the better run in so third place really is theirs to lose.
Ok they have a tough fixture against Chelsea away and they will be focusing on the Champions League no doubt, but they will also be desperate to secure their Champions League future for next season, thatās the one trophy that Roman wants his toy club to win!
Reality is, all we can do is take each game at a time, carry on in the way that Sol has mentioned we have been playing and let results take care of themselves.
The good news is that we have Santos back fit and healthy, as is Jenkinson and Diaby is very close to a return, two more weeks should see Coquelin ready for selection too.
Added to them, Jack Wilshere is pencilled in for a return before the season ends, so itās all looking better each day. Merts though has been ruled out for the rest of the season by Wenger but the bench is getting stronger, the spirit is on an all season high and baring Rob the Chef cooking the squad a Lasagna, we should be ok.
It really is down to Arsenal, just as 3rd place is Tottenhamās to lose, 4th place is also ours to lose over the remaining six weeks…
All we can be sure of is that we have just eleven games left and anything can still happen, so best the club, the manager and all the players donāt give up the fightā¦ā¦
That’s it folks on another ‘not much news day’, have a good one..
Morning………….. Nice to read Sol talking about the only team in London…! Shame about the mancs last night, didn’t fancy thursday night footie it seems..!
Morning all
Sure is a shame about the mancs Wath š
Everton must be tired after their fa cup clash,hope we batter them at godison park clinchy and nasri showing odf their ambition,hope manUre win the league
morning all….
Let’s hope so Kc, and maybe a red card or two would be nice š
Morning Lee
I’m bored with us not playing, roll on wednesday…
at least its not thursday š
Good morning Guys and Chicks of the Proud Gunners’ Faith.
Goody for you Rico. Do not mention LP again till we see him play a game in our colours. And then start the headline “Blimey, look who we have signed.”
Did you manage to see the vid I posted of the reserves yesterday?
Good player that Gnabry is.
Morning devil,
the podolski story is boring now isn’t it, reminds me of the chamakh stories before he shocked us all and signed, only difference is, LP isn’t free š
Saw the video, just haven’t viewed it yet but will do right now š
How on earth did RvP’s opener against Newcastle not get in their goal of the week??
The pass from Tomas, the cross by theo and the turn and goal was pure class..
Biased gits!
Morning Lee, Morning Dev….. Greetings Boss š
Good video that Dev watched that this morning…!
You working today Lee or another feet up day….?
That vid highlights a few bright up and coming players devil, shows that Park isn’t afraid to shoot nor is Aneke, but it also highlights how low in confidence, how poor Chamakh is….
Arsenal ‘serge’ forward, they sure did, he scored š
It is worth mentioning that Everton will have played 2 very tough games since our boys last kicked a ball. I fancy us to win up there next week. Also, anyone wanting the Chavs to get beat in the CL 1/4 finals please consider that our game against them is sanwiched between the semi-final ties.
Steve, i want the chavs to get an easy fixture today, a semi final ko would do nicely š
A loss in the semi is a killer, the chavs would be gutted so let them get to the semi and get battered….!
If the Scum from the slum and the chavs drop points in their next match and we win, then we could go up to third and maybe start pulling away. I know its impossible but hopefully shitty will also drop points…..that means we would have gained 3 more on them.
Good Morning Gooners.
Morning Rico.
No news is good news. It means our ‘mates’ in the Press/Media don’t have any rubbish to slag us with.
Good morning Sir AK. Concrete posts finished yet??
Spot on Wath….
I hope Citeh batter the Chavs first though devil, then they can lose all their games left and gift the title to Fergie, and if miracles happen, we nip in and nick 2nd š
Right now though i just don’t want us to drop off from 4th, take each game one at a time and don’t worry about those around us. If we deep on showing the guts we have been in the last few weeks, the PL places will take care of themself š
Steve 10.07;
Great point.
My dream FACup semi-finals=
Chavs vs Scum
Toffees vs Dippers
Extra-time & pens in both….
Morning Mr X (AK) š
Good point but it’s hard finding something to write about š
No more posts Coach.
Anderlecht are rumoured to be after Park.
Another No.9 failure/jinxed.
Rico… š
No not incognito today… š
It was easy to do. But what was the point?????
I’ll get my thinking cap on Rico. š
Don’t know how you do it every day?!
AK, and the toffees go on and win it š
TOMAS ROSICKY turned down big-money offers from China and Russia to stay at Arsenal.
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The Czech Republic captain was out of contract this summer but signed a new deal with the Gunners earlier this week.
However, Rosicky, 31, revealed he considered quitting the Emirates for one last big pay day before having a change of heart.
He said: “Arsenal let me get to the point where I had just half a year on my contract and could talk to anyone I wanted.
“It started to get interesting because I had very lucrative offers. This turned my head a little, but I have to say that Arsenal were my priority.
“In both cases it was financially huge numbers, so that somehow you had to entertain it, it’s not easy.
“Some days I thought about it, but money is not everything, I’m glad I’ll be able to continue at Arsenal.”
Rosicky also dismissed suggestions his recent run of sparkling form was because he had to prove to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger that he was worth a new contract.
Rosicky added: “It had nothing to do with it. I am healthy, I play in the centre of the field and have rhythm from regular games. That is all together very important.
“When you play once a fortnight, it is difficult. I know I cannot handle all the games of the season, but the rhythm, being involved at least once a week is very important.
“And anyway, I had given my word to the coach that I would stay.”
Yeah Rico.
I’d like to see Moyes win something.
He reminds me of George.
Having a wordpress acc does make life easier tough š
I have a few posts from Merlin but he’s on a break so don’t want to post them, plus i may keep them for the summer when it will awful š
same with SP…
I have a post for you Rico……………..
Oh yes Wath, i wonder what that would be about š
WATH, grafting(ish) today….well I’m in the office! You get the Sid Waddell’s? Some classics on there….
Tedious times with no w/e game! š
Chavs v Benfica š
chavs v benfica
ac v barca
Any news on Podolski???
Why the big hoopla about RVP……Krul is the tosser that ran thirty yards to have a crack……he should have been sent off for it.
Evening all.
And a lovely,quiet night it is.
Son is asleep…..first game this season is tomorrow,unless rained out like the last two weeks!
Wife is out at the movies.
Serenity now!!!!!
we’d of got barca again……..IF that is!!
It’s outside my front door Rico………… big tall thing with a light on it’s end…. Oh that would be a lamp-post…………. š
Steady on Lee don’t you wear yourself out mate š yep got the mail Lee, some crackers on there…! Sending you a couple now….!
I’m still going through the SW quotes Lee, some are just so so funny and i bet SW cringes when he see’s them….
Darts players, athletes, do those two words go together š
How did i know Wath….. š
You know you can always rely on me Rico š
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More bent-referee rumours?!
Tue 27 Mar 2012 – Champions League AC MilanvBarcelona 19:45
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APOEL v Real Madrid
Marseille v Bayern Munich
Benfica v Chelsea
AC Milan v Barcelona
Benfica is winnable for the chavs. If they nick the all away important goal or even a draw then they will meet the winners of Barca/Milan in the semi final.
Hopefully they will go through and get Barca in the semi. Nice to see our game sandwiched between the two semi finals. They will surely rest some players.
Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham have all contacted Lille to register an interest in signing playmaker Eden Hazard.
Strange how Arsenal are no longer linked to this guy.
Methinks that it could have something to do with unrealistic financial demands…
Chelsea certainly have a lot of distractions, as in FAC & CL.
Might see them take their eye off of the EPL & drop a few more points?
Sure can wath š
AK, we know that they are spot on, when RvP got sent off against them, how many of us thought ‘fix’
One day it’s all going to come out… It has too…
Maybe The Sun on Sunday will be the ones…. š
Sir AK….that article has practically confirmed what I have been banging all about. Yes there is corruption. Everywhere. And all the time. And they are sincerily scared by Arsenal. Because Arsenal have done what nobody from the top clubs have managed to do…..qualify fully with FFP. And it is scaring Uefa and the FA. United, Shitty, Chavs, Dippers, Scum. All of them cannot qualify due to financial imbalances.
Barca, Madrid, Milan, etc are all in the same boat. And believe me….they will end up bandrupt in a few years time. They are only buying time now. Did you see the charges against Rangers???
7 charges related to FFP.
What scared me most in the article was the following……”””And as if this wasnāt enough I finally want to talk about the most scary part of it all. The deafening silence of the serious media in all this. Where are Sky? Where is The Sun, The Mail, The God Knows What Other Paper or TV Station? How come they do as if nothing has been said? How come that they pretend nothing is wrong?
So more and more we get the impression that there is not just something wrong with the referees and the top of Uefa and football federations. No there seems to be some kind of OmertĆ going on. The media is not willing to lift the lid of this possible corruption. They prefer to ignore it almost completely. So the code of silence is not just in football circles like I have said it before. No from now on we can also say that the media is also on the side of those who like to keep the silence and protect their paymasters. And as disgusting as the buying of refs is, it is also disgusting that when one person breaks the code the media comes to help them and keeps the OmertĆ intact.”””
So in all probability the FA want one thing. They want AFC out of UEFA champions league because it dents their hopes of luring quality players. Arsenal may be the third richest club in the world. But regarding finances they are the 1st. And people are running scared about it.
W.A.T.H…….the emails were…….hilariously devilish. š
One more on it’s way Dev……….. š
Lol…..those old cards were champ. was laughing my head off regarding a couple of them.
The faceless ones were also tops.
š LLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLL š
How to keep them from knocking???? CRACKERS mate. Super league stuff.
I’m not fussed about Hazard AK, much rather Gotze if we have to sign on of the two š
spot WATH!
Evening Scott, didn’t see you sneak in the door š
spot on ….even!
I would rather AW bought one belgian instead of the other. I prefer Fellaini instead. Ok they play in a different position but one is a fighter the other is a cissy ballerina. He may be skillful but he has the attitude of a NaĀ£ri.
For the advanced midfielder role I would prefer Gotze. Works his socks of for the team. Marko Marin is also a top player for me.
Imo I would prefer the following next season…….Fellaini, Vertonghen, Gotze, Podolski.
Then we would have 3 Belgians and 3 Germans.
Get rid of Bendy, Denilson, Arshavin, Chamack, Diaby if he breaks down again, Song if he does not sign, Djourou, Squilli, Park.
I just read on a danish football site, that Podolski says that he would like to play alongside Klose again, and that Klose has been talking highly of Lazio…
devil, i’d happily settle for Fellaini and the others you list š
I keep forgetting Hazard is from Belgium, i always just think his French š
Hi ADK, he can, for Germany š
Devil,the Belgian I like is Dembele.
He was brilliant when they beat us earlier in the season.
Yes he is. But the problem is that by buying him we would be keeping money in the EPL. You might ask isnt Fellaini the same? No he is not……because Everton will not give the money to Moyes to strengthen the team.
On the other hand I might prefer Dembele to Podolski since he is EPL experienced. But then he might cost the heaven to buy.
I am off mates. Might be later on today. Till the evening.
cu later
Have a good one devil…
Cheers Dev, have a good afternoon mate….!
Just been watching Arry being interviewed, he’s certainly after Hazard….
Rico… who cares who Arry after if hazard goes there good luck to him lol
Just saying!!
Good morning
Benfica is stronger then Chelsea.
Hi JM, you think they will knock out Chelsea then?
Arsenal striker Park Chu-Young has had his compulsory military service in South Korea delayed for 10 years.
The South Korea’s Military Manpower Administration said on Friday that Park’s 10-year residency visa from Monaco means he can put off his service until 2022.
The 26-year-old was expected to begin his service either this year or next year. All able-bodied South Korean men are required to serve two to three years in the military.
He’ll be staying and playing then š
yes rico, in a normal way yes.
Hope not JM, want Barca to batter them in the semis and shatter their dreams š
Off to run Fido, back in a while….
Hi Rico and all
Fido enjoy the run?
Afternoon all,
Don’t understand all the Hazard bashing, a fantastic little player, think he would have been brilliant for us, so what if he’s got an attitude, could and should have got the jump on him last summer but instead went for the prowess of Gervinho, nothing to do with him being cheaper but a few more sheckles could have got us the real deal.
Mick,
He isn’t worth it. Some good local lads as good. Also, I would like to see Kevin Muscat as a gunner for a last year in the game
Terry Butcher said
” Every manager in the A-League would love to have Kevin, and I’m no exception”.
Good aggressive centre back
Alan, hasn’t he got a bit of a short fuse and he must be pushing up fifty now !
Just turned 38, and yes, a short fuse
In a professional career spanning 19 years from 1992 to 2011, Muscat received 123 yellow cards and 12 red cards throughout his time as a professional footballer.
If you want to upset the Messi’s of the world, you get a bloke like this in his face
He told Ashley Young in Young’s first pro appearance he was going to break his legs, but he didn’t get the chance as he was sent off for stomping on someone else LOL
Evening guys and gals, bloomin BT crashed yet again, but i did see a van up the road š
Micko, it’s all down to him flirting with the neighbours, how can they be tempting to him š
Hi rico.
Alan, sounds like he went to the same school as vinny jones.
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Hi Micko, don’t want any leg breakers signing for us though do we….
When are you two fine gents going to write a post for HH then š
About the same time Diaby lifts the Ballon d’Or, your doing just grand rico.
twelth of never then Micko š
And that ‘doin just fine’ is a cop out š
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Lukas Podolski’s agent rejects claim Arsenal move is agreed as talks go on
The agent of Cologne striker Lukas Podolski has rejected claims the player has had a medical at Arsenal, as talks over a possible transfer continue.
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Cologne’s Lukas Podolski is widely expected to join Arsenal (Pictures: AP)..
Arsenal are long-time admirers of the Poland-born German international, watching him several times before stepping up their interest this season when he has managed an impressive 16 goals in 20 matches despite his team struggling in mid-table.
The Gunners tried to buy Podolski in January, only to be told he would not consider changing clubs midway through the season as a period of adaptation could cost him a place in the German starting line-up ahead of Euro 2012.
However, the powerful 26-year-old remained keen on a move to north London.
And after Cologne told him he was free to leave following several spats with club officials, Arsenal opened talks with the Bundesliga side two weeks ago.
The clubs quickly agreed a Ā£10.9m deal, which includes several performance-related bonuses that could take the eventual fee up to Ā£15m.
All that remains is for Arsenal to strike a deal with Podolski himself, and although talks have progressed over a Ā£100,000-a-week four-year deal, the two parties are yet to formally agree, but are expected to find an arrangement soon.
Yet that has not stopped constant speculation surrounding the deal, with reports in both the English and German media in the last week suggesting Podolski has already had a medical with Arsenal, and that the transfer was all but complete.
Agent Kon Schramm has denied this, however, telling Sky on Thursday: ‘He was at no medical, neither in London nor elsewhere.’
Podolski is Arsenal’s top transfer target this summer, and speaking recently, manager Arsene Wenger revealed his admiration of the player, while also explaining the complexities of such a transfer:
‘Podolski is a good player, I wouldn’t deny that. The distance to the agreement is not always linked with the signing,’ he said.
‘When you are very close you are quickly very far again.’
Arsenal will not fully complete the deal until the transfer window opens at the end of the season.
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Read more: http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/893367-lukas-podolskis-agent-rejects-claim-arsenal-move-is-agreed-as-talks-go-on#ixzz1pIwvdLsK
Evening AK, who is this Podolski guy?
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Got a feeling Rico,that this Podolski lark is gonna drag on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on…………………. we’ll be sick of hearing his name by July.
I’m fed up with it already AK… š
Tbh, i think it’s done, just Podolski and his agent are saying all the right things not to upste FC Koln…
It’s all come from Germany, there has to be truth in it… š
Off for my dinner, back in a bit….
Boo….
Boo back.
Everyone gone to bed?
Hi Adam, you better?
Was just about to go….
Yes Rico. Thank you for asking. Just me and you then.
Glad to hear that Adam, but I have to go now, friday night is soap night for me, and benidorm š
Enjoy the rest of your evening, nighty night to you and all…
Stay safe…..
Have a nice evening Rico. I will force myself to miss Benidorm tonight. Speak soon……….
Arsenal full back Kieran Gibbs believes he can spot the early warning signs of injury after making a successful return to action for himself and his club.
The 22-year-old suffered a groin injury in October ruling him out for four months and he made his return in the 4-0 defeat to AC Milan on February 15.
Gibbs was however unable to recover sufficiently in time for the defeat at Sunderland the following weekend, but since that setback the Gunners have won four consecutive games, scoring 12 goals in the process.
āI think that was the case after my first game back,ā said Gibbs. āWe were playing a few days later away at Sunderland and I realised then that I wasnāt ready to play again so soon. I thought that something would happen because I hadnāt recovered quickly enough.
āI was better for it [missing the Sunderland game] because I came back in for the next game against Tottenham and now I feel like I can recover quicker and play consecutively.ā
According to reports Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle is eager to extend the loan of Arsenal winger Ryo Miyaichi into next season.
The 19-year-old has been on loan at the Reebok Stadium since January and is due to finish at the end of the season.
The Daily Mail claims the Scot is keen to keep the Japanese starlet on longer.
Coyle feels the Japan forward is just as good as fellow Gunner Jack Wilshere who spent the back end of the 2009-10 season on loan.
When Arsenalās midfield is fully fit and injury-free they are a match for just about anybody in Europe. Alex Song is a defensive-midfielder with the Arsenal philosophy deeply ingrained in his being, meaning that heās not afraid to break forward whenever he can. Mikel Arteta is one of the calmest, yet efficient players in the Premier League and the rise to prowess of Tomas Rosicky has granted Arsenal increased attacking fluidity. Thatās a fully-formed midfield before weāve even mentioned Jack Wilshere, Aaron Ramsey and Abou Diaby.
With this much talent involved there seems little point in signing another midfielder during the summer unless some genuine quality can be brought in.
This brings me to Goalās claim that Arsenal are closing in on Rennesā Yann MāVila. Widely regarded as one of world footballās biggest young talents, there are sure to be plenty of clubs interested in acquiring his services by the time that the summer transfer window opens. These clubs will no doubt find themselves spurred on by Rennesā manager Frederic Antonetti revealing to Radio Monte Carlo that āYann MāVila wonāt be a Stade Rennais player next seasonā.
So whoās winning the race to acquire his signature? According to his team-mate Kader Mangane, MāVila āwill join Real Madrid or Arsenal next summerā. So with Arsenal apparently in the driving seat, itās worth asking the question: would he be a worthy addition?
Though heās only 21-years-old, heās well built isnāt afraid to throw himself around. Heās known for his tough, dominating performances in the defensive-midfield position and has even managed to establish himself in the French National team. Given his Nationality, his stature and his position, itās perhaps unsurprising that he has found himself compared to Patrick Viera. In this case, however, the comparisons between the two players do seem striking.
Nobody knows young French players like Arsene Wenger (though Iām sure Laurent Blanc and Newcastleās scouts will claim otherwise) so if heās interested in MāVila there has to be a good reason for it. I think the key here, is for Wenger to decide whether Diaby has a future with the Gunners. If not, bring in MāVila to add further competition to the midfield and to make it so that Song isnāt assured of a place.
If he believes Diaby is capable of 30-games per season, then I donāt believe heād be the right signing
All the above, i cut & pasted.
Hopefully Gibbs has learnt to ‘listen to his body’ and as with Rosicky and Van Persie, can avoid those niggling injuries that have hampered his development.
As for Ryo Miyaichi staying at Bolton?
that may not be such a bad idea with Gervinho, Oxlade-Chamberlain and potentially Podolski all vying for the left-wing spot.
A regular at The Reebok has to be preferable to sitting on the Arsenal bench for a season.
A full-season at Bolton under the coaching of Owen Coyle could see Miyaichi really progress in the same way Jack Wilshere matured at Bolton previously.
Yann M’Vila is an interesting one?
If there’s an area in the Arsenal squad, where i think we are very strong, it’s midfield…
But M’Vila is top top quality, and would probably go straight into the starting XI.
He would also be expensive!
Mario Goetze ‘not ready for Arsenal transfer’
Mario Goetze’s agent has revealed there is no chance of the Germany international joining Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund during the summer transfer window.
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Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is known to be keen to land the 19-year-old midfielder, who has also been linked with Manchester United.
Mario Goetze is staying with Borussia Dortmund (AFP/Getty Images)
A recent newspaper report claimed Arsenal were ready to step up their interest in the youngster and make a Ā£25million bid in the coming weeks, before he has the chance to further enhance his reputation at Euro 2012.
Goetze’s representative Volker Struth was flattered by the story, but insisted his client was not interested in leaving the Bundesliga at this stage in his career.
‘We are always pleased to hear positive news about Mario. But we have said many times recently that Mario plays at least the next season with Borussia,’ he told German newspaper Express.
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Goetze is contracted to Dortmund until 2014 but, with strong interest from clubs in both England and Spain, it is believed they will look to cash in by selling him at the end of next season
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Read more: http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/893405-mario-goetze-not-ready-for-arsenal-transfer#ixzz1pK0dMzSU
I think that Wenger realises, that if he is to sign Gotze, then it has to be this summer.
A good Euro tournament by Gotze, will see his value skyrocket beyond what Arsenal would ever dream of paying.
rico says:
March 16, 2012 at 5:43 pm
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Hi Micko, donāt want any leg breakers signing for us though do weā¦.
If he can control himself and intimidate, yes we do
The definition of an Arsenal is a place where weapons and explosives are held and stored. We need someone to reflect the name of the club
Micko, yes, a Vinnie Jones type. but he’d only have 2 seasons left in him at 38 and 12 red cards over 19 years doesn’t sound to bad actually
Alan,Muscat is a two bit thug.
A grub of a player,and good for taking penalties only.
What he did to that kid last season should have seen him imprisoned.
Morning, New Post up……