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

Mickeroo

He was never sacked, that was just a joke circulating on twitter.

MaxPower89

Expecting just the 2 changes for Wednesday night, Giroud and Monreal coming in. Hopefully, Saturday will have gotten rid of the cobwebs and the players are tuned in properly. It's the worst we have seen from Ramsey(bar the goal) and Santi in a good while.

Expecting a good showing but still a big sense of anxiety over the game too. I'll be chuffed with a draw or a 1-0 or something like that.

Mickeroo

MaxPower89 wrote: »

Expecting just the 2 changes for Wednesday night, Giroud and Monreal coming in. Hopefully, Saturday will have gotten rid of the cobwebs and the players are tuned in properly. It's the worst we have seen from Ramsey(bar the goal) and Santi in a good while.

Expecting a good showing but still a big sense of anxiety over the game too. I'll be chuffed with a draw or a 1-0 or something like that.

Match is tomorrow night not Wednesday

MaxPower89

It's not great though is it? I can't imagine them doing one like it for Man U or Chelsea etc. I hope they go bust as i can't bear their presenters and commentary team.

MaxPower89

Mickeroo wrote: »

Match is tomorrow night not Wednesday

:eek:

Jebus, that is a quick turn around.

HazDanz

Anyone watching Chelsea game tonight? I'm interested to see how balanced they are.

greendom

HazDanz wrote: »

Anyone watching Chelsea game tonight? I'm interested to see how balanced they are.

On paper that team looks strong all over the pitch. Praying that Costa is not an instant hit but I fear he will be.

HazDanz

greendom wrote: »

On paper that team looks strong all over the pitch. Praying that Costa is not an instant hit but I fear he will be.

It looks rock solid the team. Most interested in Cesc. How much lease Mourinho is going to allow him in games.

Wenger confirmed Sanogo and Gibbs ddidn't travel.

Giroud for 60, Campbell for 30?

I'd reckon (due to Girouds fitness) that it'll be the other way round, give Giroud 30 minutes to nick a goal should we need one.

shano_88

Giroud is a nailed on starter if Sanagos out.

.jacksparrow.

Rabiot listed as playing for arsenal on Wikipedia:)

Irish Aris

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

Rabiot listed as playing for arsenal on Wikipedia:)

interesting. . . I see the page was last modified 2 hours ago.

Gonna miss the game tomorrow (and the one on Saturday).

Gibbs out for two weeks with hamstring twinge.

Better get signing!

MaxPower89

Deleted User wrote: »

Gibbs out for two weeks with hamstring twinge.

Better get signing!

Not as bad as first feared then, Monreal is a good replacement, and offers a bit more offensively I think.

tayto lover

MaxPower89 wrote: »

Not as bad as first feared then, Monreal is a good replacement, and offers a bit more offensively I think.

Anyone know if Bellarin can play LB?

Spanish Johnny

tayto lover wrote: »

Anyone know if Bellarin can play LB?

Not trying to be smart but surely any full back can play either side defensively? As in I don't expect them to be bombing forward and whipping in crosses but positioning wise they should be capable. Don't get me wrong its not ideal but somewhat manageable.

tayto lover

Spanish Johnny wrote: »

Not trying to be smart but surely any full back can play either side defensively? As in I don't expect them to be bombing forward and whipping in crosses but positioning wise they should be capable. Don't get me wrong its not ideal but somewhat manageable.

I remember reading that Sagna could play LB and did a few times but that Gibbs couldn't play RB.
So i still don't know.

2ndcoming

I think people who haven't seen Rabiot play before will be very impressed if we get him.

I went to a PSG game last year and he really stood out for me. Ran the show alongside Motta, I couldn't believe how young he was. He seems to glide around the pitch like a young Vieira or dare I say it Zidane. Posted about him on here at the time as an ideal purchase for us.

Really hope there's some truth in these rumours now!

Ed Winchester

Is he a defensive midfielder? I know absolutely nothing about him.

Quazzie

All this Rabiot talk has been generated by his agent. Wait a week and he'll have signed a new deal and will dismiss all connections with us.

This kind of story happens all the time. At this stage I'm more likely to listen to a link with someone on a long contract rather than someone entering the last year. It's pathetic and frustrating in equal measures.

tayto lover

Cesc pulling all the strings tonight.
Hate seeing him in that shirt

Manzoor14

Spanish Johnny wrote: »

Not trying to be smart but surely any full back can play either side defensively? As in I don't expect them to be bombing forward and whipping in crosses but positioning wise they should be capable. Don't get me wrong its not ideal but somewhat manageable.

I reckon positioning wise it's not a problem. I've played both without any hassle. Even on the ball it's ok if you have any kind of second foot.

Hardest thing is when tackling. Notice that players tend to lead with their stronger foot into a tackle (unless you're a mad b4stard like Flamini who uses both). If your left footed, playing RB and the winger goes down the line and you try to tackle (with your left foot) you're effectively turning your arse towards him and at more of a stretch trying to nick the ball away rather than coming across him and sweeping the ball into touch.

It's only a small thing and sounds simple but its hard to train that kinda instinct sometimes and those small percentages make huge differences in games! If a player is a stronger tackler, or more used to using their weaker foot sometimes, they might pick it up a bit quicker.

I don't know if that's why Sagna is considered a better LB than Gibbs RB but the above situation is something i've come across loads of times. Even in matches against wrong footed full backs we were always told to take him on down the wing!

extra gravy

tayto lover wrote: »

Cesc pulling all the strings tonight.
Hate seeing him in that shirt

Unbelievable assist there

HazDanz

Fabregas has Chelsea really ticking.

Quazzie

“If I ever wear a Chelsea shirt, you have permission to kill me.” – Cesc Fabregas


:mad:

Jaafa

HazDanz wrote: »

Fabregas has Chelsea really ticking.

Against Burnley to be fair.

Alfred Borden

Kind of annoying why we rejected him but hold onto Wilshere who has so much "potential"

Spanish Johnny

HazDanz wrote: »

Fabregas has Chelsea really ticking.

Something we will all have to get used of quickly im afraid. Gonna be amazing for them.

Looper007

HazDanz wrote: »

Fabregas has Chelsea really ticking.

agaisn't Burnley for god sake. Let's see if he gets that space agaisn't the more experienced PL teams, I highly doubt it.

HazDanz

Jaafa wrote: »

Against Burnley to be fair.

Aye, they are giving him loads of space. Still the link up play he is creating looks very solid. Picking runners out with real ease. Seems to be gelling with the team well.

Looper007

Raf32 wrote: »

Kind of annoying why we rejected him but hold onto Wilshere who has so much "potential"

:rolleyes: I knew this reaction would happen. Christ he's playing a newly promoted team, it's not Man city or Arsenal he's playing agaisn't.

greendom

Looper007 wrote: »

:rolleyes: I knew this reaction would happen. Christ he's playing a newly promoted team, it's not Man city or Arsenal he's playing agaisn't.

The knee jerk reigns supreme

Alfred Borden

Looper007 wrote: »

:rolleyes: I knew this reaction would happen. Christ he's playing a newly promoted team, it's not Man city or Arsenal he's playing agaisn't.

I dont rate Wilshere. Why not replace him with a far better player?

.jacksparrow.

Cesc should be with us, no two ways about it.

Ajfunky

Looks like the manola deal is gonna be completed. Happy to have anyone in backup whos at least a bit experienced:

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/kostas-manolas-to-arsenal-latest-8m-olympiakos-defender-undergoes-medical-with-the-gunners--reports-9675612.html

tayto lover

Looper007 wrote: »

agaisn't Burnley for god sake. Let's see if he gets that space agaisn't the more experienced PL teams, I highly doubt it.

He did it for us for years against top class opposition in fairness.

Royale with Cheese

I said at the time, I'd have sold ozil and taken back fabregas in a heartbeat. I fully expect to be proven right about that by the end of the season.

Looper007

Raf32 wrote: »

I dont rate Wilshere. Why not replace him with a far better player?

Did you say the same about Ramsey Raf? I know I did, so I won't jump on the lad. Wilshire will come good.

Burnley defensively have been woeful, if Cesc does this agaisn't us and the top teams then I gush over him. But if he was that great why did Barca let him go?

Soups123

Royale with Cheese wrote: »

I said at the time, I'd have sold ozil and taken back fabregas in a heartbeat. I fully expect to be proven right about that by the end of the season.

No way this time last year if I had a choice I'd go Ozil all day long.

Ozil will be class this season

emergingstar

Fcuk sake are we going to have to listen to this every time he assists or scores

Looper007

tayto lover wrote: »

He did it for us for years against top class opposition in fairness.

That was years ago Tayto, this is the here and now. Burnley ain't exactly world beaters.

HazDanz

Ajfunky wrote: »

Looks like the manola deal is gonna be completed. Happy to have anyone in backup whos at least a bit experienced:

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/kostas-manolas-to-arsenal-latest-8m-olympiakos-defender-undergoes-medical-with-the-gunners--reports-9675612.html

Great news. Need him to give some breathing space in that part of the squad.

Looper007

emergingstar wrote: »

Fcuk sake are we going to have to listen to this every time he assists or scores

Pretty much from his Fan club , I don't understand why we are so worried. We have top class talent in the midfield. Poor Wilshire is taking the blunt of the abuse.

Gringo180

Jaysus lads why should we of taking him back when he practically forced a move away from us when he had his sights on a move to Barca. We have a much better player in Ramsey any ways, no need to bring Cesc back we would of only being accomodating him in our team.

Alfred Borden

Looper007 wrote: »

Did you say the same about Ramsey Raf? I know I did, so I won't jump on the lad. Wilshire will come good.

Burnley defensively have been woeful, if Cesc does this agaisn't us and the top teams then I gush over him. But if he was that great why did Barca let him go?

I never wrote him off like I have Jack. he was fierce frustrating but i always knew there was a player in there, could just see it was a confidence problem. Cesc is a ready made winner. I wouldnt take him over Ozil or Fabregas, but he is miles ahead of the rest of our midfield. Same question for Barca letting him go can be attributed to Sanchez too so? some players just dont make it with some clubs, through no fault of their own.

emergingstar

Cesc

bad2dabone

Cesc is a fine player and will most likely lead chelsea to the title. Him playing for that manager in that shirt turns my stomach.

However the manager made his decision regarding re signing him, and so be it. We can move on.

tayto lover

Ajfunky wrote: »

Looks like the manola deal is gonna be completed. Happy to have anyone in backup whos at least a bit experienced:

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/kostas-manolas-to-arsenal-latest-8m-olympiakos-defender-undergoes-medical-with-the-gunners--reports-9675612.html

I'd say that will be the end of the spending for this season.
We should have got and do need a big fast brute of a no-nonsense DM though.

Looper007

Gringo180 wrote: »

Jaysus lads why should we of taking him back when he practically forced a move away from us when he had his sights on a move to Barca. We have a much better player in Ramsey any ways, no need to bring Cesc back we would of only being accomodating him in our team.

"It was his Home club, how could he turn them down". Wenger didn't take him back cause we have Ramsey who will get better. Get over it people, support the club and our players instead of ****ting on them.

Mr Blobby

Some really bad knee jerk reactions here.
People saying they'd swap *insert Arsenal player* for Cesc need to cop on.

Fair enough you want Cesc, but don't be slating players that are actually willing to stay and play for our club... Unlike Cesc.