Arsenal Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2011/2012

jordainius

Mickeroo wrote: »

being a hero too. just scored a cracker.

I can't recall Walcott ever taking a shot from that range for us :mad:

jordainius

jordainius wrote: »

Mickeroo wrote: »

being a hero too. just scored a cracker.

I can't recall Walcott ever taking a shot from that range for us :mad:

Agreed, I hope he makes a habit of it

Marty McFly

jordainius wrote: »

I can't recall Walcott ever taking a shot from that range for us :mad:

Same could nearly be said for the whole Arsenal squad.

gnfnrhead

Chamberlain looks like coming on soon.

An assist for Walcott great run great goal

Mickeroo

RVP 11 wrote: »

Agreed, I hope he makes a habit of it

Set up Welbeck's one nicely there too, seems he has something to prove this lad

gnfnrhead

Dropped to the bench for two games running and thats what happens. We should drop him more often! :pac:

Mickeroo

Mickeroo wrote: »

RVP 11 wrote: »

Agreed, I hope he makes a habit of it

Set up Welbeck's one nicely there too, seems he has something to prove this lad

Hope the euros is a real turning point in his career

OH no theo off calf injury, chamber on

gnfnrhead

Walcott looks injured. Definitly an Arsenal player.

wonga77

Walcott off already, same ole same ole

Oxlade on though

Mickeroo

oh wait he's back on, thought Theo was subbed for Oxo but apparently not.

gnfnrhead

gnfnrhead wrote: »

Walcott looks injured. Definitly an Arsenal player.

He's back on lol phew

wonga77

wonga77 wrote: »

Walcott off already, same ole same ole

Oxlade on though

or maybe not... Same calf thats been giving him trouble before???

gnfnrhead

Chamberlain finally on.

gnfnrhead

Gerrard stealing Chamberlain's chance at a goal :pac:

gnfnrhead

Theo Walcott: 3 touches, 1 goal, 1 assist.

UnknownSpecies

Walcott didn't know himself how his goal went in. Took a few touches on the way in.

Galvasean

dorgasm wrote: »

Walcott didn't know himself how his goal went in. Took a few touches on the way in.

Actually the shot took no deflections on the way in. I think that is what put the 'keeper off.

Fenix

Galvasean wrote: »

dorgasm wrote: »

Walcott didn't know himself how his goal went in. Took a few touches on the way in.

Actually the shot took no deflections on the way in. I think that is what put the 'keeper off.

Pretty sure it did, seb Larssons' leg I think!

Mr Blobby

Fenix wrote: »

Pretty sure it did, seb Larssons' leg I think!

No it didn't hit anyone.

TomKat

so how certain do people reckon this M'Vila deal is?

Pepe LeFrits

Walcott was brilliant last night. Should really have had an another assist at the end for Gerrard's miss and could easily have had 2 more goals if his teammates had picked him out.

He's inconsistent as anything but when he plays like that he's such a massive asset.

ImpossibleDuck

I thought it took a deflection which is why my celebration was a bit odd. But I've seen it again and it didn't. I didn't know I had that sort of Ronaldo dip in me. I should try it more often.

Makes me have a right wee chuckle. I couldn't believe it was Theo when I saw it. Still, he was great last night.

Dercola

ImpossibleDuck wrote: »

Makes me have a right wee chuckle. I couldn't believe it was Theo when I saw it. Still, he was great last night.

Have to say, the goal and even the cerebration were very Henry-esque. Isn't Theo entering the final year of his contract also? What are peoples opinions on the matter. Sign him up now, or take a risk and let him go into the new season with something to prove, and play for a new contract?

Lahinchians

Dercola wrote: »

Have to say, the goal and even the cerebration were very Henry-esque. Isn't Theo entering the final year of his contract also? What are peoples opinions on the matter. Sign him up now, or take a risk and let him go into the new season with something to prove, and play for a new contract?

I think that he'll be looking at it differently, he knows that chelsea are interested. i think if we let him run down his contract he'll be gone for nothing next season

stuchyg

^^^ Chelsea wont be the only ones interested. Barcelona are known admirers and Theo strikes me as one of the few if not only English player that could easily assimilate into the language and culture

Mickeroo

THey should get him to sign on yeah, I think he's a good player to have in the squad, and even if they decide they want rid they'd easily get over 20 million for him. Letting players run their contracts dangerously short is nothing new for Arsenal though unfortunately.

Galvasean

TomKat wrote: »

so how certain do people reckon this M'Vila deal is?

Not certain at all IMO. Once you see a 'done deal' put on hiatus until after the summer international tourney it usually means the player/agent/selling club is hoping the player can have a few good games on the world stage in order to generate interest from more clubs and jack up the price.

ImpossibleDuck

TomKat wrote: »

so how certain do people reckon this M'Vila deal is?

From what I've been reading tonight, we're certainly not at a contract stage yet anyway.

This is coming from the mirror as quotes from the man himself:

I have heard Arsenal are interested in me. I like Arsenal and I like the Premier League.

I don’t know what is happening with the clubs, but yes, I would be interested in the Premier League and Arsenal.

Encouraging at least. Better than nothing, eh?

greendom

ImpossibleDuck wrote: »

From what I've been reading tonight, we're certainly not at a contract stage yet anyway.

This is coming from the mirror as quotes from the man himself:



Encouraging at least. Better than nothing, eh?

That is apparently exactly what Podolski said shortly before his transfer was made official.

The Mirror is reporting that Arsenal will sell RVP for €30 million. if that is not met he will see out the rest of his contract. Seems like he doesn't want to renew

emergingstar

greendom wrote: »

ImpossibleDuck wrote: »

From what I've been reading tonight, we're certainly not at a contract stage yet anyway.

This is coming from the mirror as quotes from the man himself:



Encouraging at least. Better than nothing, eh?

That is apparently exactly what Podolski said shortly before his transfer was made official.

The Mirror is reporting that Arsenal will sell RVP for €30 million. if that is not met he will see out the rest of his contract. Seems like he doesn't want to renew

Just read that, 30 million yes please

greendom

Would have wanted him to re-sign but as long as a decision is made, stuck to and done quickly with adequate replacements sorted I'll be happy enough

keano_afc

greendom wrote: »

Would have wanted him to re-sign but as long as a decision is made, stuck to and done quickly with adequate replacements sorted I'll be happy enough

This. If he's made up his mind, don't spend the whole summer wasting time trying to convince him to stay. Flog him after the Euros, get in replacements.

TomKat

Credible quotes? http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/327132/Arsenal-eye-star-French-duo-Olivier-Giroud-and-Yann-M-Vila

Galvasean

If RVP is sold who is good enough (and available) to replace him? Podolski is good but he's no RvP replacement.

L'prof

Galvasean wrote: »

If RVP is sold who is good enough (and available) to replace him? Podolski is good but he's no RvP replacement.

He won't be replaced and if he's sold I'll be dropping my expectations to top 4 from day 1.

greendom

Galvasean wrote: »

If RVP is sold who is good enough (and available) to replace him? Podolski is good but he's no RvP replacement.

RVP had an exceptional season for us last year, and truth be told we were over reliant on him. Hopefully we won't need to be so reliant on his replacement and goals will be more equally shared around our forward players. Hopefully between them, Podolski, Giroud?? and Dempsey?? (for example) will score as many if not more than RVP scored.

emergingstar

I don't think we will struggle without him we won't replace him like for like, but strengthen a few other areas we might even be better

I might sound like I want him gone, I don't really hope he signs but def won't be bothered If we sell him, One good season in 8 with his injury record def take 30 million

meriwether

Galvasean wrote: »

If RVP is sold who is good enough (and available) to replace him? Podolski is good but he's no RvP replacement.

We change the formation and emphasis of the team, and more players contribute goals.

Just like United did when Ronaldo moved.

He was never directly replaced. Indeed, there's no one to replace him.

But Rooney moved centrally, scored more goals, Valencia was added and contributed, and at various times Tevez, Berbatov, Hernandez etc have contributed goals.

Thats the theory anyway - easier said than done.

L'prof

meriwether wrote: »

We change the formation and emphasis of the team, and more players contribute goals.

Just like United did when Ronaldo moved.

He was never directly replaced. Indeed, there's no one to replace him.

But Rooney moved centrally, scored more goals, Valencia was added and contributed, and at various times Tevez, Berbatov, Hernandez etc have contributed goals.

Thats the theory anyway - easier said than done.

At least you're optimistic anyway. That's what we'll try to do of course, but we're not United.

iainconlon12

Arsenals first PL fixture next season is against Sunderland at home!

Galvasean

L'prof wrote: »

At least you're optimistic anyway. That's what we'll try to do of course, but we're not United.

I have to agree. There was a lot more overall talent in the United team that Ronaldo left than what we currently have at Arsenal.

Galvasean

Ben Glasgow joins Stoke on pro deal:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18356839

iMuse

Podolski scores against Denmark

HazDanz

iMuse wrote: »

Podolski scores against Denmark

100th cap for Germany too. Good stuff.

gnfnrhead

G'wan Podolski Just getting warmed up.

Is Mertesacker/Bendtner playing? A few Arsenal lads out there today.

jonneymendoza

RVP going home

gandalf

RvP having a mare of a game, might not be going after all

gandalf

gandalf wrote: »

RvP having a mare of a game, might not be going after all

Just so long as he doesnt bring his Dutch form home with him. That said Arsenal are more of a cohesive unit then Holland.