Arsenal FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

Galvasean · 16-08-2009 1:34pm

JPA wrote: »

Are Arsenal fans worried that Wenger will buy noone now?
Or do you think he would be right to do so?

While yesterday's result was impressive, I still don't think we have enough depth in defense. We have more than enough attacking options though.

Speaking of the backs, is Fabianski injured? I noticed Mannone was on the bench yesterday

leninbenjamin · 16-08-2009 1:38pm

eZe^ wrote: »

Also wanna say, I'd rate a fit Van Persie up there as the best striker in the league, on par with Torres. He's oh so good...

no he's not. he has the technique but not the brain, he can be far too selfish sometimes.

PHB wrote: »

The real question for me remains however how good Song or Denilson will be when they play a 4-4-2, with only one of them there. A 4-5-1 won't be creative enough consistantly to win the league which Wenger knows, so he'll have to switch to 4-4-2 for the weaker teams. Are Denilson or Song good enough to work with Fabregas? I'm still not sure. But amazingly, I think Arsenal's season depends on them, one of them stepping up.

Arsene has said he will be using 4-3-3 much more this season so i wouldn't worry about that. We haven't had the players for 4-4-2 for a while now anyway, still don't. an a 4-3-3 Song and Denilson pretty well compensate for each other's weaknesses and allow Fab to get free which is what we need. 4-3-3 also spreads the opposition defences a lot more than 4-4-2 does and allows for more overlapping. You saw the link-up play yesterday.

Pretty impressed by Vermaelen. not so much for the physical stuff everyone's been going on about, but for the way he would scream and roar at Gallas and everyone else if they were slow getting back in formation. We finally have a leader in defence again.

Still worried though, Sagna and Clichy still look like they are making a fair few unforced errors, and the defence overall still looked a bit vulnerable at times, whenever Everton got the ball in there there was still a little bit of panic. We'll see, but that 6-1 really flattered us imo.

DenMan · 16-08-2009 1:54pm

Papers are saying that we set to bid for Rafael van der Vaart. Be a quality signing if we can pull it off.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/8203823.stm

DenMan · 16-08-2009 1:57pm

And Hangeland for 12 mill too!!!

leninbenjamin · 16-08-2009 1:57pm

DenMan wrote: »

Papers are saying that we set to bid for Rafael van der Vaart. Be a quality signing if we can pull it off.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/8203823.stm

we have Nasri, Roskicky, Fabregas, Arshavin, Ramsey, Wilshire... why do we need another playmaker?

stupidest rumour ever.

DenMan · 16-08-2009 2:25pm

Highlights of yesterdays demolition for anyone who missed it.

http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/3204688/

PHB · 16-08-2009 2:31pm

Either of the Diarra's from Madrid would be a much better move. I'm wondering when the exodus is going to happen from them actually

JPA · 16-08-2009 2:43pm

PHB wrote: »

Either of the Diarra's from Madrid would be a much better move. I'm wondering when the exodus is going to happen from them actually

Lassana is hardly for sale. And going back to Arsenal?

Galvasean · 16-08-2009 2:47pm

Id definately like to sign Hangelaad.
However, Van Der Vaart? i dont see what the pint would be.

leninbenjamin · 16-08-2009 2:55pm

PHB wrote: »

Either of the Diarra's from Madrid would be a much better move. I'm wondering when the exodus is going to happen from them actually

Mahamadou isn't good enough. Lassana wont be sold, and even if he were for sale...

JPA wrote: »

And going back to Arsenal?

bad blood.

Leprechaun77 · 16-08-2009 2:58pm

I cannot see Wenger buying Hangeland now. He is about 28 and will cost a fair whack (£10-£15m). Is he then going to drop Gallas/Vermaelan?

Van Der Vaart, while probably not needed, would be a nice addition for £6m and would help cushion any major injury...this is the depth we need to be looking for if we are to sustain a title challenge.

So far it looks very positive and I am now looking forward even more to my visit to The Emirates for the Wigan game.

Redzer7 · 16-08-2009 3:40pm

46 points in fantasy football with Gerrard, Masch, Charragher and Corluka still to play, raging I hadn't picked Cesc though.

This is the team i had when i posted in the goonership forum,
1: Van der Sar

2: Zhirkov

3: Woodgate

4: Evra

5: Hangeland

6: Arshavin

7: Fabregas
(C)

8: Noble

9: Mascherano

10: Van Persie

11: Owen

12: Hart

13: Dawson

14: Muamba

15: Ebanks-Blake.

Can't believe i changed this team, Noble scored and Fabregas the captain,
along with the assists

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L'prof · 16-08-2009 8:27pm

JPA wrote: »

Are Arsenal fans worried that Wenger will buy noone now?
Or do you think he would be right to do so?

Worried? Of course! We need to add to the squad to compensate for injuries, I'd be surprised if we do though especially after yesterdays match.

Galvasean wrote: »

Speaking of the backs, is Fabianski injured? I noticed Mannone was on the bench yesterday

Yeah, he's out for 2 months after having surgery on his knee...Djourou's out for 1 month as well.

Mikeyt086 · 16-08-2009 10:42pm

Lads, do any of you know the reason Nicklas Bendtner changed his number to 52?

I mean, 26 was a decent squad number, and 52 is double, but that cant be the reason can it?

Any ideas?

Redzer7 · 16-08-2009 10:44pm

Mikeyt086 wrote: »

Lads, do any of you know the reason Nicklas Bendtner changed his number to 52?

I mean, 26 was a decent squad number, and 52 is double, but that cant be the reason can it?

Any ideas?

One Of His Grandfathers Died At The Age Of 52?

DenMan · 16-08-2009 10:44pm

Mikeyt086 wrote: »

Lads, do any of you know the reason Nicklas Bendtner changed his number to 52?

I mean, 26 was a decent squad number, and 52 is double, but that cant be the reason can it?

Any ideas?

In an interview very recently he said it's a lucky number for him. He played very well yesterday. Great technique and quick movement. Go 52 I say.

Mikeyt086 · 16-08-2009 10:46pm

Yeah he was good yesterday.

But 52 isnt a football number, worse than Ronaldinho 80! :eek:

Leprechaun77 · 16-08-2009 11:20pm

Any number over 11 looks out of place, most of the time, on a football shirt. I don't think it makes any difference whether he wears no.9 or no.79. If he feels it is lucky then fire ahead. It is just the norm now that a player can chose any no. for his jersey.

Gone are the days where you were given your shirt number on a Saturday morning....there was no need to even ask what position you were playing. If your shirt number was over 11, you were not playing, and if it was no.2 you were playing right full;)......

...Can you imagine....

Manager: "There you go, the no.10 shirt for you Joey"

Joey: "Centre Forward today boss?"

Manager: "No, Centre half Joey"

Redzer7 · 16-08-2009 11:22pm

Congrats to Williecockers being first, But gameweek 2 you are seriously Fcuked :pac:.
3 Fulham players 3 Arsenal players and given in goal :pac: alot of changes

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WillieCocker · 17-08-2009 9:18am

Redzer7 wrote: »

Congrats to Williecockers being first, But gameweek 2 you are seriously Fcuked :pac:.
3 Fulham players 3 Arsenal players and given in goal :pac: alot of changes .

Thats what transfers are for.

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Redzer7 · 17-08-2009 12:03pm

WillieCocker wrote: »

Thats what transfers are for. .

Minus 4 points for everyone :eek: ouch

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thorbarry · 17-08-2009 12:12pm

Redzer7 wrote: »

Minus 4 points for everyone :eek: ouch .

cant you do 1 per gameweek and not get deducted points?

greendom · 17-08-2009 12:14pm

thorbarry wrote: »

cant you do 1 per gameweek and not get deducted points?

Yes, you can

eZe^ · 17-08-2009 12:37pm

leninbenjamin wrote: »

Mahamadou isn't good enough. Lassana wont be sold, and even if he were for sale...

Mahamadou is a fantastic defensive midfielder actually. No surprise that his absence last year meant no silverware, whereas the previous two years with him they won the league title. The people that don't rate him are the people who never watch him.

Paleface · 17-08-2009 2:10pm

This is hillarious!!

http://arsenalaction.wordpress.com/2009/08/08/anelka-my-career-at-arsenal-was-going-from-strength-to-strength-until-the-day-i-crossed-vieira/

Quazzie · 17-08-2009 2:16pm

Paleface wrote: »

This is hillarious!!

http://arsenalaction.wordpress.com/2009/08/08/anelka-my-career-at-arsenal-was-going-from-strength-to-strength-until-the-day-i-crossed-vieira/

That can't be real.

Although the part about Cashley asking for it in his face does sound about right

Frisbee · 17-08-2009 2:27pm

LOL

DenMan · 17-08-2009 2:39pm

Just ran a search on www.tvguide.co.uk and found that our game against Celtic is on Sky Sports 2 tomorrow night. Can't wait.

Headshot · 17-08-2009 2:39pm

DenMan wrote: »

Just ran a search on www.tvguide.co.uk and found that our game against Celtic is on Sky Sports 2 tomorrow night. Can't wait.

tv3 too

Redzer7 · 17-08-2009 2:39pm

DenMan wrote: »

Just ran a search on www.tvguide.co.uk and found that our game against Celtic is on Sky Sports 2 tomorrow night. Can't wait.

Well The Dodgy Box Sports Channels Have Just Gone Again So Looks Like A Stream For Me :mad:.
Edit: Thanks Headshot Tv3 It Is

DenMan · 17-08-2009 2:41pm

tv3 too!!! lovely stuff. cheers Headshot.

Headshot · 17-08-2009 2:43pm

Redzer7 wrote: »

Well The Dodgy Box Sports Channels Have Just Gone Again So Looks Like A Stream For Me :mad:.
Edit: Thanks Headshot Tv3 It Is

DenMan wrote: »

tv3 too!!! lovely stuff. cheers Headshot.

no bother folks

I cant wait for it

should be a cracking match

Frisbee · 17-08-2009 2:44pm

I'm in work tomorrow night.

And I can't even ask for it off because I've just been off for the last 8 weeks and lucky i even got it back.

I'd say the pub next door will be showing it though so can pop in and out

DenMan · 17-08-2009 2:57pm

Do you work in a restaurant Frisbee? Handy if you do alrite.

Frisbee · 17-08-2009 3:04pm

DenMan wrote: »

Do you work in a restaurant Frisbee? Handy if you do alrite.

Nah an offo, but there's a pub right beside us so usually can take my break in there.

Just realised I'm on a 9 hour shift tomo so I get an hours break, result

itsjaybud · 17-08-2009 5:51pm

Redzer7 wrote: »

Congrats to Williecockers being first, But gameweek 2 you are seriously Fcuked :pac:.
3 Fulham players 3 Arsenal players and given in goal :pac: alot of changes .

I think willie is pretty safe at the top so for gameweek 2 considering Arsenal, Fulham and City arent playing!!!!!!!!!;)

itsjaybud · 17-08-2009 6:01pm

Walcott ruled out for the Celtic game with a back injury, Fabregas hamstring problem and rated 50/50 for the match.

Denilson and Sagna also doubtfull!:(

Redzer7 · 17-08-2009 6:07pm

itsjaybud wrote: »

Walcott ruled out for the Celtic game with a back injury, Fabregas hamstring problem and rated 50/50 for the match.

Denilson and Sagna also doubtfull!:(

Argh, hope to see Wilshere get a few minutes and hope we attack from the
start. Want to see Eduardo start but don't think that will happen, looking forward to song having another great game. He's really gonna step up to the plate this year, but there is a lack in depth

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Frisbee · 17-08-2009 9:22pm

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/aug/17/barcelona-cesc-fabregas-albert-riera

Please let that be the last we hear of it this season

MBC · 18-08-2009 9:34am

Really looking forward to tonights game........celtic usually raise their game against EPL sides........an away goal or 2 would be nice.

Good ta be, good ta be, good ta be A GOONER.

WillieCocker · 18-08-2009 9:38am

2-0 Arsenal.
Van Persie & Bendnter.

Redzer7 · 18-08-2009 9:53am

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas Gone On Loan
Look out for him.

Frisbee · 18-08-2009 11:15am

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/wenger-plugging-defensive-gaps-a-priority

Another defender would be handy then so

Redzer7 · 18-08-2009 11:17am

Come on Wenger sign another Cb + Dm, Looking forward to transfer deadline day with you lot

:pac:.

Frisbee · 18-08-2009 11:22am

I'm not hugely pushed on the DM now, not unless it's a big signing. I'd rather we kept who we have now rather than bring in another nobody kid. If it was someone established though, I'd be delighted.

As for defense:

RB: Sagna, Eboue
LB: Clichy, Traore, Gibbs
CB: Gallas, Vermaelen, Djourou, Senderos.

I'm not even going to list Silvestre as a football player.

If we hold onto Senderos we're in decent enough shape. But if he does go we really need another CB.

WillieCocker · 18-08-2009 11:25am

Agreed.
Unless its a top DM, why bring in another average DM to battle with Denilson & Song for a place, when they are playing their best football.
If it's just for cover then a DC/DM ie someone who can play both positions would be ideal.