Arsenal FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

patrickc

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1287309/Arsenal-beat-Chelsea-race-Feyenoord-starlet-Kyle-Ebecilio.html

lots of reports online that we've signed 16 year old midfielder Kyle Ebecilio

L'prof

patrickc wrote: »

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1287309/Arsenal-beat-Chelsea-race-Feyenoord-starlet-Kyle-Ebecilio.html

lots of reports online that we've signed 16 year old midfielder Kyle Ebecilio

Great...

Wreck

L'prof wrote: »

Great...

Eh, yes it is. Not everything the club does has to be about next season.

leninbenjamin

patrickc wrote: »

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1287309/Arsenal-beat-Chelsea-race-Feyenoord-starlet-Kyle-Ebecilio.html

lots of reports online that we've signed 16 year old midfielder Kyle Ebecilio

rehash's of young guns on a slow news day tbh.

http://younggunsblog.co.uk/2010/06/arsenal-pay-training-allowance-for-dutchman-ebecilio/

Galvasean

Evil_Clown wrote: »

Here are some clearer pictures of the proposed new home kit



I like it

Galvasean wrote: »

That home shirt better not be the real one. FAR too much like the shirts we've had for the last 4 years. :rolleyes:

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

wtf?

It's too much like this:


and this:


aint gettin' my 60 euro.

yahoo_moe

cson wrote: »

Although I can't wait for Holloways press conferences and post match interviews next season.

I think he's going to grate on my nerves big-time after about a month, to be honest...

As for jerseys, it's obviously very like the '07-'08 home kit - but there's only so much you can do with it before it stops being an Arsenal kit and people start asking for a return to tradition. I feel sorry for whatever poor fecker in Nike* gets the gig to be honest.

* Note: not the company itself.

Pepe LeFrits

It's nothing like the last jersey. Like an Arsenal jersey should, it actually has white sleeves. It's a classic looking kit and I'd be delighted if they never changed it again.

Royale with Cheese wrote: »

Wahay. Will be in London for the Blackpool game, was hoping Arse would be at home that weekend.

It's a difficult fixture list for us. Four tough games in a row over the Christmas period and a couple of nasty away games early on.

Also, look at the games that immediately follow our CL ties. Sunderland (A), Chelsea (A), Man City (A), Newcastle (H), Aston Villa (A), Man United (A). Fúck balls.

L'prof

Wreck wrote: »

Eh, yes it is. Not everything the club does has to be about next season.

I know that, but when was the last time that we did enough in the transfer market to prepare us for the following season???

Galvasean

Wenger wants defender... NOW!
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/wenger-wants-defender-in-by-end-of-world-cup

Trashbat

Wenger: "No, we are not close at the moment,"

Typical. Wenger is really starting to frustrate me at this stage. He shouldnt be spending his time commentating when we really need him to dedicate a crucial summer to actually strengthening the team.

keano_afc

He probably means Djourou. After all, having him back "will be like a new signing".

leninbenjamin

Koscielny most like. Seems to be at a stalemate at the moment but Koscielny is pretty vocal about his desire to join the club. I'd say it's only a matter of time.

Pepe LeFrits

Trashbat wrote: »

Wenger: "No, we are not close at the moment,"

Typical. Wenger is really starting to frustrate me at this stage. He shouldnt be spending his time commentating when we really need him to dedicate a crucial summer to actually strengthening the team.

Come on now. There are plenty of hours in a day.

Quazzie

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

Come on now. There are plenty of hours in a day.

More hours in a day than decent players in our squad.

Ardennes1944

well i dont know of any team that has 24 or more decent players to be honest. or anywhere close to it

cson

My next WC shirt from soccertriads;

Cameroon - Song
Holland - RVP
Denmark - Bendtner
Mexico - Vela

I want them all but I have to pick one. Cameroon and Song at the minute.

_Bella_

Simon Kjaer from Denmark could be a great signing

FearDark

_Bella_ wrote: »

Simon Kjaer from Denmark could be a great signing

Watching Brady on RTÉ are we?

Galvasean

_Bella_ wrote: »

Simon Kjaer from Denmark could be a great signing

I agree. He has been most impressive. Unfortunately everyone istalking about him so his price tag is bound to skyrocket.

gibson

Bendtner's looked lively for Denmark nice run for his goal

_Bella_

FearDark wrote: »

Watching Brady on RTÉ are we?

Actually I was literally thinking it before he said it!

FearDark

gibson wrote: »

Bendtner's looked lively for Denmark nice run for his goal

Yeah and he just netted me 280. Him and Eto'o both to score 8-1 with PP and I had Eto'o first scorer. I'm telling u guys Im getting drunk tonight

Pacifico

cson wrote: »

My next WC shirt from soccertriads;

Cameroon - Song
Holland - RVP
Denmark - Bendtner
Mexico - Vela

I want them all but I have to pick one. Cameroon and Song at the minute.

Off topic but how long does delivery usually take from this crowd?

Galvasean

gibson wrote: »

Bendtner's looked lively for Denmark nice run for his goal

Did he get subbed of at half time? Injured?

_Bella_

Galvasean wrote: »

Did he get subbed of at half time? Injured?

Nope they messed it up, he's still on

gibson

Kjaer does look pretty good actually having a good game, looks pretty good in the air and seems good at clearing up loose balls not to mention his passing looks awesome!!!

wouldnt mind if he was the defensive signing Wenger was talking about

leninbenjamin

_Bella_ wrote: »

Simon Kjaer from Denmark could be a great signing

He's a good player, but he's too similar to Vermaelen imo. He likes to get tight to his man too, whereas at the moment we really need a sweeper style CB, someone with pace who can drop off the line and mop up the loose balls. I think a partnership of Verm and Kjaer would make us a bit vulnerable to players who play off the shoulder.

gibson

Seems Gallas is officially gone and we're signing Laurent Koscielny

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3021664/Laurent-Gunner-be-a-huge-hit.html

Max Power1

gibson wrote: »

Seems Gallas is officially gone and we're signing Laurent Koscielny

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3021664/Laurent-Gunner-be-a-huge-hit.html

and thats according to... the Sun :rolleyes:

gibson

Max Power1 wrote: »

and thats according to... the Sun :rolleyes:

which also has an actual quote from Wenger in the article

FUNKY LOVER

couquelin is has went on loan to lorient,only a matter of time before koscienly signs.

i hope irts done quick so wenger can move onto his next signing(well one can always hope:D)

gibson

FUNKY LOVER wrote: »

couquelin is has went on loan to lorient,only a matter of time before koscienly signs.

i hope irts done quick so wenger can move onto his next signing(well one can always hope:D)

Ye there was rumour a while ago that Couquelin going on loan was part of the deal so I guess that was the hold up, shouldnt be too long now. I just hope its not the only defender we sign. Weve already lost Senderos and apparently Gallas and Campbell and Silvestre look gone too

Fuzzy_Dunlop

Koscielny deal has been agreed according to Young Guns anyway.

http://younggunsblog.co.uk/2010/06/arsenal-agree-koscielny-deal-with-youth-link-up/

Arsenal have provisionally struck a deal, subject to personal terms and a medical, with FC Lorient for their young centre back Laurent Koscielny, Young Guns has learnt.

The Ligue One outfit announced this morning that Francis Coquelin would be going in the opposite direction, on loan. Although the two deals are not connected, an informal ‘link up’ which could see the two sides exchange youth players, in a similar way to the previous relationship with UD Salamanca, appears to have been the clincher.

No fee has been detailed about Koscielny, yet it’s expected he’ll move for a fee above €10 million euros in total, with potential clauses should Laurent fulfil certain criteria.

More to follow.

Frisbee

I'll be very happy if the Koscielny deal is done soon. Not because I think he's good, I know virtually nothing about him, but rather because I think we might need more than one centre back at the club before next season starts.

Fuzzy_Dunlop

On a separate note. Did anyone do that survey that comes up when you go on to the official site? Seems like they're trying to gauge the general opinion of the fans on how they see the club currently.

DB10

I'm still not sure. I would have preferred a top class CB coming in with Campbell staying on.

But Campbell, Koscielny, Djourou and Vermaelen: IMO we need a bit better player to come and play first choice straight away.

And then on the other hand if Sol leaves, we must bring in experience. Not good enough losing 4 experienced CBs on a free at the same time and just bring in an unknown.

Paleface

Realistically if Koscielny does not hit the ground running like Vermaelen did last year then the club could find themselves in trouble pretty early in the season.

Definitely another signing in that area needed just to be safe.

Fuzzy_Dunlop

Yeah we need at least one more CB alright. All the players leaving gives us a chance to rebuild the defence which can only be a good thing as long as it doesn't just involve promoting Bartley and Nordveit. But hey it looks like Silvestre is going too!

Koscielny is well regarded and is said to be fast and a good reader of the game, however may lack a little in terms of strength. He apparently was the player who won the ball most/ made the most interceptions in Ligue 1 last year. I've never seen him play myself though.

Max Power1

Max Power1 wrote: »

and thats according to... the Sun :rolleyes:

thought same myself.
but i think it may be genuine this time. very strange to see Wenger so vocal about a potential signing at what is a very delicate and early stage

gibson

Deleted User wrote: »

thought same myself.
but i think it may be genuine this time. very strange to see Wenger so vocal about a potential signing at what is a very delicate and early stage

as if Id post a link from the sun if there was no quote from wenger

Does anyone know anything about this guy Koscielny? Cant say Ive ever heard of him. I see he can play for both france and poland but hasnt decided who

gibson

gibson wrote: »

as if Id post a link from the sun if there was no quote from wenger

oh your integrity was never in doubt

gibson wrote: »

Does anyone know anything about this guy Koscielny? Cant say Ive ever heard of him. I see he can play for both france and poland but hasnt decided who

id say he might angle for poland a bit more now given the carry on at present in the french camp.

All i know is he 6ft 1. Is he another Vermaelen or another Cygan it remains to be seen.

oh yeah can Pedro the Brazilian link up with us this season? awful pity we didnt get di maria with him 3 years ago.

gibson

Deleted User wrote: »

oh your integrity was never in doubt





id say he might angle for poland a bit more now given the carry on at present in the french camp.

All i know is he 6ft 1. Is he another Vermaelen or another Cygan it remains to be seen.

I had a read on an arsenal website that had some guys that could speak French. They had a look on a Lorient forum and apparently the fans said (i know probably a bias biew) that he had a very good season and a lot are even saying that he shouldnt pick Poland because before long Laurent Blanc will want him for France.

I suppose we wont know til we see him play but I suppose theres always the chance he may only be third choice. Djourou is so injury prone he cant be depended on

Galvasean

Deleted User wrote: »

oh yeah can Pedro the Brazilian link up with us this season? awful pity we didnt get di maria with him 3 years ago.

Football Manager says he's excellent

_Bella_

Did they just say on RTE we are considering Steven Ireland! Please don't let this be true!

LeeroyJones

_Bella_ wrote: »

Did they just say on RTE we are considering Steven Ireland! Please don't let this be true!

For some reason I could only find a link in Italian! but yeah, its a reported rumor!

http://www.calcionews24.com/larsenal-pensa-ancora-ad-ireland.html

Frisbee

I'd be quite happy with Stephen Ireland tbh.

gibson

Good player but seems to be a bit of a basket case!

Who else would drive a car like this

DB10

Be good to have an Irishman in the squad again. And young Conor Henderson is pushing too get in there.

gandalf

gibson wrote: »

Who else would drive a car like this

OMG that is wrong on so many levels!!