Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 - Mod Notes in OP 24/08

batistuta9

greendom wrote: »

no I don't so I wouldn't use such a weighted word to describe what is going on.

wouldn't surprise me if it was true is all. though wouldn't surprise me either if he's doing what you say, that's what they're like after all.

Nemeses2050

Hope those conversations turn into deals...

"Latest from the Emirates by the Ornacle

"Barring a late surprise, Arsenal are highly unlikely to make any signings before the transfer window closes. They remain in a number of conversations as they search for a back-up central defender and a holding midfielder, but currently it looks like nobody will be arriving at Emirates Stadium. So that also means no new striker despite the absence of Olivier Giroud until the new year through injury.
"The Gunners have singed Alexis Sanchez, Mathieu Debuchy, Calum Chambers and David Ospina this summer. There could be a couple of squad players leaving the club before the 11pm deadline.""

Ken Shamrock

Deleted User wrote: »

Meh, 30 seconds of clicking isn't what I'd call stalking. Though unless I've to bring a change of underwear I don't generally considering anything stalking.

If we don't make any meaningful signings is there any chance that people will agree that I've been realistic rather than pessimistic? Or is that just too much to ask?

I'd agree that you've been realistic, it's just that you go about it in such a pretentious and dickish manner that people have no time for you.

Ardennes1944

AdamD wrote: »

Just to confirm we now have 3 centre backs on the books, total. One of which is 18 years old.

Defensive options:
LB: Gibbs, Monreal
CB: Mertesacker, Koscielny, Chambers
RB: Debuchy, Bellerin

Awful

He's actually 19, so were grand :pac:

Looper007

Ed Winchester wrote: »

Its very disappointing if thats us done. Fingers crossed there'll be something decent pulled out of the bag.

He's need to pull a coup out of the bag he needs:

A top class Striker or at best a proven one

A defensive midfielder that approves on what we got

A back up Defender.

Anything less then that I say he will be under pressure cause I can't see us pulling off a Challenege with what we have right now.

efb

Tempers getting frayed today lads. Relax. We ain't signing anybody.

gandalf

efb wrote: »

Tempers getting frayed today lads. Relax. We ain't signing anybody.

I think this is the best position to take at the moment. That way if anyone is signed it's a bonus.

(*unless its Wellbeck, then its pitchfork and torches for all!)

tayto lover

AdamD wrote: »

Just to confirm we now have 3 centre backs on the books, total. One of which is 18 years old.

Defensive options:
LB: Gibbs, Monreal
CB: Mertesacker, Koscielny, Chambers
RB: Debuchy, Bellerin

Awful

And Arteta and Flamini as DM's.
Aging and slow. OK for the lower EPL teams or the Carling Cup but as shown time and again last season not for the big boys.

Looper007

efb wrote: »

Tempers getting frayed today lads. Relax. We ain't signing anybody.

Let's make up some of wenger's excuses for not signing a Striker

"The Value wasn't there, I'm sure Sanogo will get 5 goals this season. 4th is the new 1st"

Alfred Borden

4th is our first. Has been for years. Looks like we were stupid to think it would change.

Looper007

tayto lover wrote: »

And Arteta and Flamini as DM's.
Aging and slow. OK for the lower EPL teams or the Carling Cup but as shown time and again last season not for the big boys.

it was the same for the last 2 seasons, we will be overrun by the top sides and if we're lucky we sneak into 4th. I think Wenger is far too comfortable in his throne

bad2dabone

tayto lover wrote: »

Any good films on tonight?

For a few dollars more.

Raf32

Raf32 wrote: »

4th is our first. Has been for years. Looks like we were stupid to think it would change.

Remember the celebrations the last couple of years? worth it.

Mickeroo

Deleted User wrote: »

Remember the celebrations the last couple of years? worth it.

To be fair the celebrations were more down to the fact we nearly didn't make 4th rather than solely being because we came 4th. Still sucks that that's what we've been reduced to though.

overpronator

Its groundhog window 5. The most likely sequel ever.

Looper007

Mickeroo wrote: »

To be fair the celebrations were more down to the fact we nearly didn't make 4th rather than solely being because we came 4th. Still sucks that that's what we've been reduced to though.

I hate see our club reduced to that, for me once we sold Van Persie to Utd we lost the big club feel. It's all down to Wenger wanting to prove the big spenders wrong you can win a league with shrewd buys and young players. You can't you need to spend over the 50 millions to buy the big game changers nowadays. Wenger is our saviour in ways but our downfall in others.

gandalf

Mickeroo wrote: »

To be fair the celebrations were more down to the fact we nearly didn't make 4th rather than solely being because we came 4th. Still sucks that that's what we've been reduced to though.

This. If we didn't get CL then we would have slid further down the pecking order especially when we didn't have to cash to splash.

I really hope we are here tomorrow going "Wenger you sly dog you, that was a great bit of poker you played!"

bad2dabone

Looper007 wrote: »

Wenger is our saviour in ways but our downfall in others.

That should be the club motto.

Drexel

I refuse to believe we aren't getting in a defender. Migual left today too. He's useless but at least its someone who can play there. Trying to make do with Kos, Mert and Chambers until January is a really stupid move and questions will be (rightly imo) asked of Wenger if thats what it comes to

Soups123

This Wenger ref'in a game in Italy is getting my goat more than the lack of signings.

It really is a I couldn't give a fcuk attitude and ridiculous PR wise.

It really shocking

Looper007

gandalf wrote: »

I really hope we are here tomorrow going "Wenger you sly dog you, that was a great bit of poker you played!"

I say that's what one of the Italian players he's reffing in the charity match is probably be saying to him in the casino's tonight :pac:

Alfred Borden

Wenger led us through the hard times admirably. These next hours will show if he can take us back.

Looper007

bad2dabone wrote: »

That should be the club motto.

He's the villain when it comes to Transfer windows, Christ he's Scrooge revisted. He harms us more then helps.

overpronator

Soups123 wrote: »

This Wenger ref'in a game in Italy is getting my goat more than the lack of signings.

It really is a I couldn't give a fcuk attitude and ridiculous PR wise.

It really shocking

Smacks of pure petulance.

G1032

gandalf wrote: »

This. If we didn't get CL then we would have slid further down the pecking order especially when we didn't have to cash to splash.

I really hope we are here tomorrow going "Wenger you sly dog you, that was a great bit of poker you played!"

Don't be kidding yourself. There'll be nobody bought today. Gonna be a long season. Again.

Mickeroo

Mickeroo wrote: »

To be fair the celebrations were more down to the fact we nearly didn't make 4th rather than solely being because we came 4th. Still sucks that that's what we've been reduced to though.

The excuse at the time was that things were going to change once 4th was got. Sigh.

gandalf

Looper007 wrote: »

I say that's what one of the Italian players he's reffing in the charity match is probably be saying to him in the casino's tonight :pac:

Hmmm Pirlo is at that match isn't he, put 1 and 1 together and get 50.....WE'RE SIGNING PIRLO!!!

Cmon someone who has some clout on twitter slap it up there and see if we can get it trending

Just out of interest, between Puma, TV increases, Emirates deal updating, how much extra cash is that on the books? The money has to be being used for something and while it'd be nice to keep hoping it'll go on the pitch it's getting a bit harder to believe all the time.

emergingstar

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Just out of interest, between Puma, TV increases, Emirates deal updating, how much extra cash is that on the books? The money has to be being used for something and while it'd be nice to keep hoping it'll go on the pitch it's getting a bit harder to believe all the time.

I never seen you post as much as this

I'd say your loving it

G1032

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Just out of interest, between Puma, TV increases, Emirates deal updating, how much extra cash is that on the books? The money has to be being used for something and while it'd be nice to keep hoping it'll go on the pitch it's getting a bit harder to believe all the time.

According to Tim Stillman there was close on 200m at the start the transfer window. Not all available for transfers but I believe there is 65 -80 million there now for transfers

Ardennes1944

emergingstar wrote: »

I never seen you post as much as this

I'd say your loving it

Ah but come on he has a point. Im not a fan of Buttons (although the few days before today he was being realistic without being brutal) but one has to wonder.

omega man

emergingstar wrote: »

I never seen you post as much as this

I'd say your loving it

I think it's a fair point. We're supposed to have money to reinvest in the squad. If we're not then where's it going.

emergingstar

emergingstar wrote: »

I never seen you post as much as this

I'd say your loving it

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/misc.php?do=whoposted&t=2057248608

Kirby

Well mine is 8 inches!

Wait, am I doing it wrong?

artvandelay48

Soups123 wrote: »

This Wenger ref'in a game in Italy is getting my goat more than the lack of signings.

It really is a I couldn't give a fcuk attitude and ridiculous PR wise.

It really shocking

I didn't realise that there was no cell phone coverage in Italy.

Soups123

Kirby wrote: »

Well mine is 8 inches!

Wait, am I doing it wrong?

46 posts and not even a fan
You post more than a lot of gunners

Kirby

Kirby wrote: »

Well mine is 8 inches!

Wait, am I doing it wrong?

Just because you've got 8 inches doesn't mean you can neglect technique.

Soups123

artvandelay48 wrote: »

I didn't realise that there was no cell phone coverage in Italy.

@ priorities

omega man

Kirby wrote: »

Well mine is 8 inches!

Wait, am I doing it wrong?

That's a small keyboard in fairness ;-)

bad2dabone

This is very ****e.

greendom

Think I need to get a life !

Alfred Borden

greendom wrote: »

Think I need to get a life !

What do i need so :pac:

Bounty Hunter

Just read nastastic linked to you on loan, but also elsewhere and despite him probably being the best 4th choice you could hope for I'd imagine he wouldn't leave city to be 3/4th choice

Soups123

Raf32 wrote: »

What do i need so :pac:

A wife

Kirby

Soups123 wrote: »

46 posts and not even a fan
You post more than a lot of gunners

I like football. When I'm not coaching it, playing it, watching it, video game playing it......I'm on here talking about it.

I'm either dedicated, or a bit sad.

AdamD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg8wlhoarZA

Mickeroo

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

Just read nastastic linked to you on loan, but also elsewhere and despite him probably being the best 4th choice you could hope for I'd imagine he wouldn't leave city to be 3/4th choice

Just saw that too, I think he would get plenty of game time as Chambers is back up to 3 of the back 4 at the moment. Also like Bony it would be a no brainer to go for him at this stage imo.

artvandelay48

Soups123 wrote: »

@ priorities

So, if Wenger has to be physically present for all deals, how did we do all those deadline day deals?

Kirby

I remember that guys brilliant Wenger Thrift shop cover a few days before Ozil signed. Was funny.

Nemeses2050

jonny666 wrote: »

I refuse to believe we aren't getting in a defender. Migual left today too. He's useless but at least its someone who can play there. Trying to make do with Kos, Mert and Chambers until January is a really stupid move and questions will be (rightly imo) asked of Wenger if thats what it comes to

It seems we're interested in Nastasic

"A cluster of clubs, including Arsenal, Spurs and Newcastle United have enquired about a loan deal for Matija Nastasic. Juventus and Marseille have also taken an interest." BBC Sport.