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

HazDanz

Gringo180 wrote: »

Dont worry Wenger is just trolling everybody, Reus will be unveiled tonight alongside Pogba and Chiellini

Woah that would be amazing!

Moat_Cailin

Marty McFly wrote: »

I'm a strong believer in Wenger and everything he has done at the club that's why I find it idiotic when someone labels anyone not happy with the lack of activity today a "Wenger basher".

No one is saying that. Primary reason being there isn't a lack of activity.

wonga77

Moat_Cailin wrote: »

Obviously I am not saying that. I clearly wasn't talking about those two. There were other reasons with those players.

I have followed the thread long enough. So don't tell me Wenger isn't being bashed left , right and centre over a variety of things, please give over.

Oh the pain..

Obviously not long enough, the Wenger bashing has only really taken off since yesterday.
Before that, support was I would say 70/30 in his favour.

Patience is wearing thin

Moat_Cailin

Bob.Carcass wrote: »

Wenger is being bashed because he deserves to be...defend his honour if you wish but you'll be doing it by yourself.

Why so ?

Looper007

Marty McFly wrote: »

I'm a strong believer in Wenger and everything he has done at the club that's why I find it idiotic when someone labels anyone not happy with the lack of activity today a "Wenger basher".

Outside of the Transfer side of things I'm happy with Wenger. But the transfer season is him at his worst, he deserves all the bashing he gets. He has three positions to fill and has of yet to fill them.

Alfred Borden

I love Wenger but how anyone can defend him today of all days is beyond me? The fact he is signing no one is only part of it. One of the main days in a managers year and he is off at a charity event.

Moat_Cailin

wonga77 wrote: »

Obviously not long enough, the Wenger bashing has only really taken off since yesterday.
Before that, support was I would say 70/30 in his favour.

Patience is wearing thin

That was also on a recent swing back in his favour.

Soups123

Moat_Cailin wrote: »

No one is saying that. Primary reason being there isn't a lack of activity.

There isn't a lack of activity ? Really

wonga77

Deleted User wrote: »

Wiki says it goes by whether or not the receiving country's window is open.

11 minutes and we'll know so

Ken Shamrock

Moat_Cailin wrote: »

Why so ?

Why so what?

HazDanz

I'm pro Wenger but when you look at this objectively in terms of squad you cannot deny the neglect that is taking place at the minute.

Soups123

Raf32 wrote: »

I love Wenger but how anyone can defend him today of all days is beyond me? The fact he is signing no one is only part of it. One of the main days in a managers year and he is off at a charity event.

100%

He admitted himself we needed more defensively and here we are! I dislike but can see why he is taking a chance at CF but to not cover the numbers defensively is diabolical

Marty McFly

Moat_Cailin wrote: »

No one is saying that. Primary reason being there isn't a lack of activity.

Have you seen signings today that no one else has? We need 3 players with not even a hint of any.

One good signing would probably appease a lot of fans but still leave us short and right now can't even see that happening.

Mickeroo

The express pulling stuff out of thin air but hey it's something: http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/505789/Arsenal-line-up-late-22m-DOUBLE-SWOOP-for-Wilfried-Bony-and-Winston-Reid

Ken Shamrock

Dear Arsenal fans...

Moat_Cailin

Raf32 wrote: »

I love Wenger but how anyone can defend him today of all days is beyond me? The fact he is signing no one is only part of it. One of the main days in a managers year and he is off at a charity event.

The coaches no what weaknesses we have and to think we haven't been or aren't pursuing deals is wrong. Getting in the right players and getting deals done, is another thing.

Soups123 wrote: »

There isn't a lack of activity ? Really

So no signings means no activity ? Really ?

This isn't football manager.

Looper007

Mickeroo wrote: »

The express pulling stuff out of thin air but hey it's something: http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/505789/Arsenal-line-up-late-22m-DOUBLE-SWOOP-for-Wilfried-Bony-and-Winston-Reid

It fill the gaps to be fair but it's not making a statement, going out and signing Di Maria, Blind and Falco that's a statement. That deal if its true for those two players seems last minute buys.

wonga77

wonga77 wrote: »

11 minutes and we'll know so

Is it not 5pm German time? :P

.jacksparrow.

Wengers cheeky smile.

.jacksparrow.

Wengers cheeky smile.

.jacksparrow.

Wengers cheeky smile.

extra gravy

Looks like Portuguese clubs have until 6pm to register sales so think we can say goodbye to Carvalho possibility.

Soups123

Moat_Cailin wrote: »

So no signings means no activity ? Really ?

This isn't football manager.

???? Yes

Your full of the clichés today 'wenger bashers' and no Football Manager,

wonga77

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

Wengers cheeky smile.

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

Wengers cheeky smile.

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

Wengers cheeky smile.

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

Wengers cheeky smile.

Tell us how you really feel :P

Sure didn't we try dead hard in January as well? What more can we do?

Looper007

Bob.Carcass wrote: »

Dear Arsenal fans...

Zigic and Reid with Eboue and Santos

HazDanz

Wenger's cheeky smile.

.jacksparrow.

wonga77 wrote: »

Tell us how you really feel :P

Ha sorry trying to put up a PIC is not easy on boards!!

Moat_Cailin

Marty McFly wrote: »

Have you seen signings today that no one else has? We need 3 players with not even a hint of any.

One good signing would probably appease a lot of fans but still leave us short and right now can't even see that happening.

I want signings to. There are people from arsenal working today, don't act like there isn't.

Let's just hope we get something through.

Looper007

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

Wengers cheeky smile.

It's all about that smile for you Jacks :pac:

shano_88

Mickeroo

Looper007 wrote: »

It fill the gaps to be fair but it's not making a statement, going out and signing Di Maria, Blind and Falco that's a statement. That deal if its true for those two players seems last minute buys.

They'd both be pretty solid additions though imo.We don't need an automatic starter for CB. Bony is better value for money than Falcao too , he's only 25, doesn't get injured often and has scored 75 goals in the last 3 seasons. He'd be a massive upgrade on Sanogo and would probably score more than Giroud. Unless they throw 70m at PSG for Cavani I can't think of a better striker that would be gettable.

Anyway, there's no actual evidence in the article we're even in for them. :pac:

Hangballlouie

Mickeroo wrote: »

The express pulling stuff out of thin air but hey it's something: http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/505789/Arsenal-line-up-late-22m-DOUBLE-SWOOP-for-Wilfried-Bony-and-Winston-Reid

If true, it would be a good price for those two. I really rate Reid. Think he is very underrated.

wonga77

We're like crack addicts scratching about for any bit of info

UnknownSpecies

Looper007

Mickeroo wrote: »

They'd both be pretty solid additions though imo.We don't need an automatic starter for CB. Bony is better value for money than Falcao too , he's only 25, doesn't get injured often and has scored 75 goals in the last 3 seasons. He'd be a massive upgrade on Sanogo and would probably score more than Giroud. Unless they throw 70m at PSG for Cavani I can't think of a better striker that would be gettable.

Anyway, there's no actual evidence in the article we're even in for them. :pac:

I take Bony for sure :pac: I take you Mickeroo for a striker over Sanogo :pac:

Drexel

Moat_Cailin wrote: »

I want signings to. There are people from arsenal working today, don't act like there isn't.

Let's just hope we get something through.

There would be some sort of news filtering through by now.

Has there ever been a signing in recent times where no one knew nothing at all a couple of hours before the deadline?

Looper007

dorgasm wrote: »

you feel for them don't you going from that class of talent to YaYa.

wonga77

You have to feel for Sanogo a bit, he's bearing the brunt of the critcism today and apart from being a really really average footballer albeit still at the learning stage of his career, he's been turfed in at the deep end and done nothing wrong and is being punished for Wengers stubborness

Soups123

wonga77 wrote: »

You have to feel for Sanogo a bit, he's bearing the brunt of the critcism today and apart from being a really really average footballer albeit still at the learning stage of his career, he's been turfed in at the deep end and done nothing wrong and is being punished for Wengers stubborness

I don't think any of the hate will directed at Sanogo, surely fans won't be stupid enough to use him as the scapegoat

UnknownSpecies

Looper007 wrote: »

you feel for them don't you going from that class of talent to YaYa.

You do. But at the same time, I don't blame Sanogo at all. Wenger should see that he's nowhere near the standard we need. Any young lad is going to grab the opportunity of a starting place in a premier league team. It's just a pity that Wenger has put him in the firing line for a huge amount of criticism he could do without at this stage of his career.

speedboatchase

jonny666 wrote: »

There would be some sort of news filtering through by now.

Has there ever been a signing in recent times where no one knew nothing at all a couple of hours before the deadline?

Arteta, If I recall correctly.

Gringo180

wonga77 wrote: »

You have to feel for Sanogo a bit, he's bearing the brunt of the critcism today and apart from being a really really average footballer albeit still at the learning stage of his career, he's been turfed in at the deep end and done nothing wrong and is being punished for Wengers stubborness

Exactly , theres only one man to blame here and thats the boss. The fans will turn on him if we go through a lean spell on front of goal and who can blame them.

Looper007

wonga77 wrote: »

You have to feel for Sanogo a bit, he's bearing the brunt of the critcism today and apart from being a really really average footballer albeit still at the learning stage of his career, he's been turfed in at the deep end and done nothing wrong and is being punished for Wengers stubborness

I do feel for the lad, he's simply not good enough for the position he is in right now. He's the type of lad that might not even make that grade. A loan spell here and there will tell us. But him leading a top 4 side is mind blogging and the manager is at fault for that.

overpronator

Soups123 wrote: »

I don't think any of the hate will directed at Sanogo, surely fans won't be stupid enough to use him as the scapegoat

Make no mistake Wenger will get it both barrels should things go south over the next couple of games. I don't like seeing it happen but that's they way it will go. Sanogo will be left alone apart from the usual groans or what have you should chances be missed.

UnknownSpecies

wonga77 wrote: »

You have to feel for Sanogo a bit, he's bearing the brunt of the critcism today and apart from being a really really average footballer albeit still at the learning stage of his career, he's been turfed in at the deep end and done nothing wrong and is being punished for Wengers stubborness

Great minds

Ken Shamrock

Work finishes in 20mins going to the gym after and won't get home till around 8ish if we sign anyone during the 2 and a halve hours i'm away someone please DM me

extra gravy

It still annoys me that we didn't get a deal done for Higuain last summer instead of fcuking about over Suarez.

CatInABox

Bob.Carcass wrote: »

Dear Arsenal fans...

<SNIP>

Mickeroo

Bob.Carcass wrote: »

Work finishes in 20mins going to the gym after and won't get home till around 8ish if we sign anyone during the 2 and a halve hours i'm away someone please DM me

I wish someone would DM our squad! Eh? Eh?

You know in the way someone would say "Beer me!" and you would pass them a beer?........well I laughed.......