Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2013/14

.jacksparrow.

tayto lover wrote: »

I think it's Ramsey. Here's the team for that game --

ARSENAL: Mannone 6, Jenkinson 7, Mertesacker 7, Koscielny 7, Gibbs 6, Diaby 6, Arteta 7, Gervinho 5, Cazorla 8, Ramsey 7, Podolski 7 - Subs - Walcott 6, Giroud 6, Coquelin N/A

Could be Jenkinson if Ramsey went off.

Ramsey is on the ground, you can see the number 6 which is part of his number 16.

Actually that could be pod hmmm.

TheGunns

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

Ramsey is on the ground, you can see the number 6 which is part of his number 16.

Actually that could be pod hmmm.

If that's the team from the game then it's Diaby, not sure if that's the right line up though

tayto lover

TheGunns wrote: »

If that's the team from the game then it's Diaby, not sure if that's the right line up though

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/match-facts-manchester-city-v-arsenal-043416926.html

Not clear who went off/came on though. Diaby probably suffered an injury.
Oh I see Theo and Giroud came on for Diaby and Podolski.
So Jenkinson seems to be the odd man out of the picture.

gosplan

tayto lover wrote: »

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/match-facts-manchester-city-v-arsenal-043416926.html

Not clear who went off/came on though. Diaby probably suffered an injury.
Oh I see Theo and Giroud came on for Diaby and Podolski.
So Jenkinson seems to be the odd man out of the picture.

What do i win???

tayto lover

gosplan wrote: »

What do i win???

An all expenses paid trip for 20 to watch Arsenal in this year's Champions League Final.

gosplan

tayto lover wrote: »

An all expenses paid trip for 20 to watch Arsenal in this year's Champions League Final.

Nice, I was worried for a minute it might be a 'Bendtner 52' shirt.

tayto lover

gosplan wrote: »

Nice, I was worried for a minute it might be a 'Bendtner 52' shirt.

Would you have worn it in the Mercantile?

G1032

It's Jenkinson
Both Diaby and Podolski were gone off. The guy with the 6 on the back is Ramsey

http://www.arsenal.com/match/report/1213/post/first-team/manchester-city-1-1-arsenal-match-report

Marty McFly

If anyone is looking for a twitter acocunt for quality Arsenal related vids this lad is the business https://twitter.com/CulannDavies

Here's his Welcome to Arsenal Ozil video he had to create a new youtube account because its a long one but a brilliant video .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ghJx_fxz8k

gnfnrhead

gosplan wrote: »

Nice, I was worried for a minute it might be a 'Bendtner 52' shirt.

Too easy for such an amazing prize

Mickeroo

More rumours doing the rounds of us going for Ciprian Marica. Probably the agent just tryig to drum up interest though.

Hyzepher

Not sure what this guy is like but his goal scoring rate for clubs isn't great. To be fair to him it looks like he has been used as a bit player so maybe suffered from not having a good run in the team.

Not sure he's anything above NB52 though.

Mickeroo

Hyzepher wrote: »

Not sure what this guy is like but his goal scoring rate for clubs isn't great. To be fair to him it looks like he has been used as a bit player so maybe suffered from not having a good run in the team.

Not sure he's anything above NB52 though.

Well going by Wiki he mostly plays behid the striker or on the wings at club level and as a striker for the national team. If he is actually any good then his versatility would give us a bit of cover out wide at least.

greendom

Mickeroo wrote: »

Well going by Wiki he mostly plays behid the striker or on the wings at club level and as a striker for the national team. If he is actually any good then his versatility would give us a bit of cover out wide at least.

Could be a gem, but you have to wonder what is a 27 year old international doing without a club ?

Mickeroo

greendom wrote: »

Could be a gem, but you have to wonder what is a 27 year old international doing without a club ?

Yeah, and why are West Ham the only other team apart from us linked with him?

They should only sign him until the end of the season (or 2 seasons max) since it's likely we'll strengthen even more over the next two windows. If he proves himself a good squad player over that time then give him an extension. Last thing we want is to start signing more dead wood on long term contracts.

Marty McFly

I see Perez is being a bit of a twat and coming out with all sorts of comments about Ozil saying he was unprofessional etc. I call bullshiit it's just the man trying to justify him selling Ozil to the angry Madrid fans.

Moneymaker

Quazzie wrote: »

Does anyone here go in and read other clubs megathreads? I honestly struggle to make time to read this thread. It takes a special kind of person to spend so much time reading about their rivals in my opinion.

I do for a few reasons.

A) There's nothing going on or anything to talk about Newcastle related. How I feel about Newcastle right now is very similar to some of the comments you lads have made about the Irish team.

I am not just a Newcastle fan. I am a football fan and I like to read how other fans feel about their team and keep afloat of things in general.

C) Sometimes I have some time to kill between projects in the office. :P

So yeah, I read megathreads when I have a chance and rarely post unless there's something I can contribute to.

Drexel

Marty McFly wrote: »

I see Perez is being a bit of a twat and coming out with all sorts of comments about Ozil saying he was unprofessional etc. I call bullshiit it's just the man trying to justify him selling Ozil to the angry Madrid fans.

Wouldn't read too much into what he says. Id say he never expected the reaction they got from the Madrid fans for selling Özil. The sight of him sshing the Madrid fans cheering for Özil at bales unveiling was brilliant.

Will Özil start the weekend? He'll only have had a few days training with us

Hyzepher

I'd say AW will play him for some part of the match. Ideal team to start his Arsenal career.

dvemail

Say he will be used as a substitute. Ease him into the team and all that.

jonneymendoza

give him only 10mins and he will setup a goal or score one

gnfnrhead

Depends on travel. Is Cazorla on the other side of the world again, or somewhere more local?

If nobody needs a little extra rest, I think he'll be on the bench. Bring him on after an hour or so rather than throwing him in front the start. Let him ease in. We also have Champions League in midweek so that will have to be taken into account too. Think he will start against Stoke either way.

Drexel

gnfnrhead wrote: »

Depends on travel. Is Cazorla on the other side of the world again, or somewhere more local?

If nobody needs a little extra rest, I think he'll be on the bench. Bring him on after an hour or so rather than throwing him in front the start. Let him ease in. We also have Champions League in midweek so that will have to be taken into account too. Think he will start against Stoke either way.

Jesus forgot all about CL mid week!! Brilliant. Away to Marseille. Very important we get a win there. We'll have to beat them home and away I think. Reckon Ozil will start the CL match for sure

Marty McFly

A bit off topic sorry but does anyone here know how long the train from Dublin to Galway takes?

Getting the train at about 11:30 Saturday morning hoping I'll be able to make it to a pub in time for the Arsenal match.

Moneymaker

Marty McFly wrote: »

A bit off topic sorry but does anyone here know how long the train from Dublin to Galway takes?

Getting the train at about 11:30 Saturday morning hoping I'll be able to make it to a pub in time for the Arsenal match.

2 and a half hours. Maximum of 2 3/4s

tayto lover

Moneymaker wrote: »

2 and a half hours. Maximum of 2 3/4s

Get the spuds into you too Marty before you start the gargle.
Plenty of time.

the untitled user

Marty McFly wrote: »

A bit off topic sorry but does anyone here know how long the train from Dublin to Galway takes?

Getting the train at about 11:30 Saturday morning hoping I'll be able to make it to a pub in time for the Arsenal match.

Anywhere from 2 and a half hours to 3 and a half hours depending on what train you take.

FYI Gobus/Citylink bus services are usually in under 3 hours (sometimes 2 and a half off peak) and a hella cheaper than the train too. If you're not committed to the train for whatever reason I'd recommend the bus these days over it.

Marty McFly

Cheers for the replies much appreciated , looks like I should make it quite comfortably so. I'm already commited to the train though the organiser going down for a friends birthday and he already has it all booked.

tayto lover wrote: »

Get the spuds into you too Marty before you start the gargle.
Plenty of time.

:pac: ah I reckon a good healthy fry up in Heuston Station should see me grand I'll probably have a drink or two on the train down just to wet the whistle of coarse. First time out on the beer in Galway so looking forward to it, I hear good things.

Hopefully get to see Ozil come off the bench and make an impressive start to his Arsenal career, can't see him starting the game.

tayto lover

Marty McFly wrote: »

Cheers for the replies much appreciated , looks like I should make it quite comfortably so. I'm already commited to the train though the organiser going down for a friends birthday and he already has it all booked.



:pac: ah I reckon a good healthy fry up in Heuston Station should see me grand I'll probably have a drink or two on the train down just to wet the whistle of coarse. First time out on the beer in Galway so looking forward to it, I hear good things.

Hopefully get to see Ozil come off the bench and make an impressive start to his Arsenal career, can't see him starting the game.

Enjoy the fry.

I'd actually start Ozil and let him bed-in during the game and be used to things before the CL game. Never hide your light under a bushel as they say in the Bible (whatever that means ).

Awesomeness

After playing so much at the start of the season Id rather see Rosicky get a rest on Sat and start Ozil just to protect him. We cant afford any more injuries and he is going to be an important player

Fuzzy_Dunlop

Well, in an effort to resurrect this thread somewhat. It seems that Vermaelen is back in training, according to the Belgian doctor anyway.

emergingstar

Ozil will be flying to London late tonight or early tomorrow morning

Let that sink in

Awesomeness

So whos on the bench this weekend Viviano or Fabianski?

gnfnrhead

Awesomeness wrote: »

So whos on the bench this weekend Viviano or Fabianski?

Maybe both depending on injuries :pac:

4 days!

I'm very excited

Hyzepher

I'd say the reception he gets will be mindblowing

Awesomeness

Heading back to China tomorrow. There is a bar there where I have never seen Arsenal lose a game despite being there almost every week. First game we played I wasnt there .....Villa.

SO im gonna do my part go there for every game this year and we will win the league. Now I just have to convince my girlfriend I am only doing it for the good of Arsenal

jonneymendoza

Hyzepher wrote: »

I'd say the reception he gets will be mindblowing

****ing wished i got tickets to go and see it

Pepe LeFrits

jonneymendoza wrote: »

****ing wished i got tickets to go and see it

There are still tickets available for Stoke, his first home game...

Gringo180

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

There are still tickets available for Stoke, his first home game...

I hope hes wearing kevlar shin pads against that lot!

Gringo180

Gnarby just scored a 20 yard screamer for the German u19 team v Greece. He looks an exceptional talent.

dvemail

Gringo180 wrote: »

Gnarby just scored a 20 yard screamer for the German u19 team v Greece. He looks an exceptional talent.

He looks head and shoulders above everyone else out on the pitch.

MD1990

Wenger went crazy on Transfer deadline day

jester77

Zealem is out for 6-8 weeks, that's a pity, would like to have seen him in the cup games.

jester77

Mertesacker just scored, total poacher goal

Maire2009

Rosicky off injured for Czechs

Ramsey also picked up a knock - ran into the advertising hoardings but is meant to be okay

Marty McFly

Gringo180 wrote: »

Gnarby just scored a 20 yard screamer for the German u19 team v Greece. He looks an exceptional talent.

Delighted to hear that really think he has the bet hope of making a few first team appearances this year from all the up and coming talents, has looked much better than Ryo anytime I've seen either play.

jester77 wrote: »

Zealem is out for 6-8 weeks, that's a pity, would like to have seen him in the cup games.

Such a shame but he still has plenty of time on his side, hopefully we don't get knocked out the cup and we get see him later on.

Maire2009 wrote: »

Rosicky off injured for Czechs

Ramsey also picked up a knock - ran into the advertising hoardings but is meant to be okay

Balls any word on what wrong with Rosicky? I read earlier Verm started back training today.

Maire2009

Marty McFly wrote: »

Balls any word on what wrong with Rosicky? I read earlier Verm started back training today.

Must have a look on Rosicky - Theo coming off for England now, got a nasty tackle on his ankle apparently :mad:

Edit - thigh strain for Rosicky, no idea how bad.

tayto lover

Maire2009 wrote: »

Rosicky off injured for Czechs

Ramsey also picked up a knock - ran into the advertising hoardings but is meant to be okay

On the bright side -- Ozil has to start now against Stoke.

Looper007

Wilshire had a stinker. He's off now.