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

Ken Shamrock

Spanish Johnny wrote: »

Lovely....another one living in the land of make believe where Arsene Wenger is an evil plant who is purposely destroying the club through inertia as he tries to batter his own reputation in some kind of weird psychological kink that can't be explained.

Wenger isn't afraid to spend money when he has it. Never has been for those who care to look at facts and reality. Not getting Cavani will be more about PSG than anything else. Hopefully he has other targets that fit the bill.

Also the rush to now write off Sanchez as a striker after one game is a little premature too in my opinion.

You have issue's.

Pudders

tayto lover wrote: »

Wouldn't pay any heed to that at all.
The scan has not been done yet.
That newspaper has tomorrow's date on it. Amazing.

It is todays! I even have the paper version with the story!

Awesomeness

Really need to keep it tight at the back tomorrow. Conceding an away goal would put us in a tough spot.

I am very nervous about this one

.jacksparrow.

Awesomeness wrote: »

Really need to keep it tight at the back tomorrow. Conceding an away goal would put us in a tough spot.

I am very nervous about this one

Nah fairly confident we will sweep them aside with ease, 3-0 I reckon, over before half time.

Spanish Johnny

Bob.Carcass wrote: »

You have issue's.

True. Unfortunately that happens to many of us who live in the real world.

Godge

gandalf wrote: »

Out of curiosity I looked at the Superthread from this time last year. Most of the arguments are exactly the same

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056997493&page=524

And then we signed Ozil

overpronator

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

Nah fairly confident we will sweep them aside with ease, 3-0 I reckon, over before half time.

It wont be as easy as that. Bilic is no mug, they will sit deep and press aggressively as they did against us last week. They will be very patient as they know an away goal for them could be fatal for us. It could be a long night.

Ken Shamrock

Wenger Knows Best ‏@wengerknowsbest 1m
Did I give little bit knowing smile about a striker in my press conference? I don't know. Is someone coming? I don't Cavani clue.

Haha does anybody follow this guy on twitter? He comes out with some gems sometimes.

salmocab

Saw reports earlier in some rag or possibly sky sports website that sporting lisbon are looking for a loan plus cash for Carvalho, players mentioned were Gnabry and Coquelin which would make sense as neither is likely to see much game time this year. Then I was thinking as our squad is close to full who could possibly move to make space for signings, I think but am open to correction that we have 2 spots for overseas players or whatever the classification is, so that would cover CH and DM then I think we need a CF and probably a LW possibly one of these come january. Who could we do without? Not who isn't good enough I was thinking really people like Rosicky and Podolski could leave and not damage us too much. Although to be clear I really like both of them. Then maybe if a top DM comes in we could let Flamini go.

HazDanz

With Giroud injured there has never been a better time for a Kalou in the set up.

Would fit into our style of play with ease and has great vision going forward.

gandalf

LOL reading this thread today sounds a lot like!

UnknownSpecies

HazDanz wrote: »

With Giroud injured there has never been a better time for a Kalou in the set up.

Would fit into our style of play with ease and has great vision going forward.

No way, please never. I'd take Sanogo over Kalou to be honest.

extra gravy

Some light relief from our injury woes...here's Gunnersaurus doing the ice bucket challenge!

https://v.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/D51223EC881116094296874020864_27a5dfda51c.5.1.17320380856386040011.mp4?versionId=rsxm7VkFGVrtItKV8P35qWWiosBAfzGj

Marty McFly

dorgasm wrote: »

No way, please never. I'd take Sanogo over Kalou to be honest.

I'm pretty sure that was meant as a joke at least I hope it was.

Ajfunky

Small piece in L'Equipe that we might be in for Toby Alderweireld. Have seen him a couple times in the Belgium squad, not too much for Atletico. Could be a good shout and he is also cover for full backs. Not in Atleticos plans it seems so could be cheap.

batistuta9

salmocab wrote: »

Saw reports earlier in some rag or possibly sky sports website that sporting lisbon are looking for a loan plus cash for Carvalho, players mentioned were Gnabry and Coquelin which would make sense as neither is likely to see much game time this year. Then I was thinking as our squad is close to full who could possibly move to make space for signings, I think but am open to correction that we have 2 spots for overseas players or whatever the classification is, so that would cover CH and DM then I think we need a CF and probably a LW possibly one of these come january. Who could we do without? Not who isn't good enough I was thinking really people like Rosicky and Podolski could leave and not damage us too much. Although to be clear I really like both of them. Then maybe if a top DM comes in we could let Flamini go.

yeah for the PL there's 2 non HG places, if another was needed i think campbell would be sent on loan before anyone being sold or maybe flamini could go.
from the HG part, miquel & coquelin i doubt will be at arsenal come next week
so that's it settled then 4 more signings.

have a look a this http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=91702792 and you can choose your own victims :pac:

bad2dabone

Positive of the day :

If it's a broken foot for OG it'll heal, bones mend. Ligaments or muscle injuries can be worse.

now begins the era of Yaya Sanogo.

May Bergkamp help us

Ajfunky

Ajfunky wrote: »

Small piece in L'Equipe that we might be in for Toby Alderweireld. Have seen him a couple times in the Belgium squad, not too much for Atletico. Could be a good shout and he is also cover for full backs. Not in Atleticos plans it seems so could be cheap.

Hmmm.....if Simeone doesnt want him is it not a worrying sign?

DenMan

Just been wondering about tonight and tomorrow nights Champions League games! I wonder will some clubs not be playing some of their players currently in negotiations with other clubs so they won't be cup tied should the deals go through! We might be in the mix! (buying, loaning or selling)

Ajfunky

Deleted User wrote: »

Hmmm.....if Simeone doesnt want him is it not a worrying sign?

Well he's still young only 24, I guess Atletico will be using JuanFran as right back for the next while and have some good centre back options also so maybe a loan could be best for both clubs. Saying that though, they just got rid of Manquillo as well so might have more use for Alderweireld now

Drexel

This is the most worried about us not being in the Champions league.

No away goal is a nightmare. We will have trouble breaking them down with no Giroud and could end up over committing as time goes on and getting hit on the break

greendom

DenMan wrote: »

Just been wondering about tonight and tomorrow nights Champions League games! I wonder will some clubs not be playing some of their players currently in negotiations with other clubs so they won't be cup tied should the deals go through! We might be in the mix! (buying, loaning or selling)

I see Kalou has not been selected for Lille tonight ;-);-)

tayto lover

jonny666 wrote: »

This is the most worried about us not being in the Champions league.

No away goal is a nightmare. We will have trouble breaking them down with no Giroud and could end up over committing as time goes on and getting hit on the break

The main worry I have is their corners and place-kicks as we have been bad at defending in the air.
Giroud was very good at defending these and will be missed. Hope it's not tomorrow night. Our midfielders are too small and are poor at defending, especially high balls a la Ozil and Sanchez in the last two EPL games.

batistuta9

they wouldn't be cup tied

Drexel

tayto lover wrote: »

The main worry I have is their corners and place-kicks as we have been bad at defending in the air.
Giroud was very good at defending these and will be missed. Hope it's not tomorrow night. Our midfielders are too small and are poor at defending, especially high balls a la Ozil and Sanchez in the last two EPL games.

yeah, Ba nearly got in once or twice last week. His finishing let him down

Alfred Borden

Falcao to Madrid
Benzema to us

bad2dabone

bad2dabone wrote: »

Positive of the day :

If it's a broken foot for OG it'll heal, bones mend. Ligaments or muscle injuries can be worse.

now begins the era of Yaya Sanogo.

May Bergkamp help us

Hairline ones aren't exactly consistent when it comes to healing.

.jacksparrow.

tayto lover wrote: »

The main worry I have is their corners and place-kicks as we have been bad at defending in the air.
Giroud was very good at defending these and will be missed. Hope it's not tomorrow night. Our midfielders are too small and are poor at defending, especially high balls a la Ozil and Sanchez in the last two EPL games.

We conceded one goal from set pieces and cornerrs last season, lowest in the league, Jamie said last night.

Long may it continue.

Kirby

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

We conceded one goal from set pieces and cornerrs last season, lowest in the league, Jamie said last night.

Long may it continue.

Famous last words..................:P

Drexel

Kirby wrote: »

Famous last words..................:P

We've matched that record already against Palace

omega man

Raf32 wrote: »

Falcao to Madrid
Benzema to us

Didn't he just sign a new contract with RM?

Wenger ain't going to blow big money regardless of Girouds injury. I've a bad feeling he won't bring in a CF even if Giroud looks long term. He'll take a punt like he always does. If we're lucky he'll bring in remy on a season long loan, perhaps with an option to buy.

I can hear him now......"we looked but there was no super quality. Giroud is walking again so I feel he'll be back soon. Sonago is very sharp in training and he is ready now. We have many options, im satisfied".

Anyway if we don't bring anyone in Sanchez and/or Podolski need game time at CF.

tayto lover

Manolas went for 10 million.
Seems a small enough price for a recognised CB.
We haggled but didn't match the price.

extra gravy

tayto lover wrote: »

Manolas went for 10 million.
Seems a small enough price for a recognised CB.
We haggled but didn't match the price.

Would say he was looking for guaranteed game time and will get it at Roma now that they've sold Benatia to Bayern.

Alfred Borden

tayto lover wrote: »

Manolas went for 10 million.
Seems a small enough price for a recognised CB.
We haggled but didn't match the price.

Id rather Winston Reid if we could get him. Cheaper and prem experience.

bad2dabone

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Hairline ones aren't exactly consistent when it comes to healing.

Wait wait wait, his hair's injured too ? Oh no, giroud always had such wonderful hair, this is getting worse and worse!

Redzer7

Really nervous for tomorrow's game.

Alfred Borden

Redzer7 wrote: »

Really nervous for tomorrow's game.

Most nervous I have been since the cup final!

.jacksparrow.

Will take adofe back please!!

extra gravy

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

Will take adofe back please!!

Afobe even

extra gravy

Wonder what he's doing tomorrow night!

Quazzie

extra gravy wrote: »

Afobe even

I heard he was locked up for being a pedofile.



EDIT: I was wrong, that was Adobe who was a PDF file

.jacksparrow.

Adobe reader please.

Looper007

Redzer7 wrote: »

Really nervous for tomorrow's game.

Nah we will win comfortable. We were truly awful at their home.

extra gravy

:pac:

Spanish Johnny

extra gravy wrote: »

:pac:

Quality!! Might tip over myself.

A lot of youth out for Man U but as inconsequential as it is it is not good for confidence at the club. Will bring a lot of pressure. How much would RVP be worth now?!!

Just kiddin!

Alfred Borden

Spanish Johnny wrote: »

Quality!! Might tip over myself.

A lot of youth out for Man U but as inconsequential as it is it is not good for confidence at the club. Will bring a lot of pressure. How much would RVP be worth now?!!

Just kiddin!

Id pay to leave him there

Knex*

Quazzie wrote: »

I heard he was locked up for being a pedofile.



EDIT: I was wrong, that was Adobe who was a PDF file

That is brilliant.

byrneg28

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

We conceded one goal from set pieces and cornerrs last season, lowest in the league, Jamie said last night.

Long may it continue.

That's a bare faced lie, we conceded two against Liverpool, Skrtel's first two goals...

byrneg28

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

We conceded one goal from set pieces and cornerrs last season, lowest in the league, Jamie said last night.

Long may it continue.

also... Aguero vs Arsenal
Van Persie vs Arsenal...

Unless he meant at the Emirates?

extra gravy

The man of the moment...afobe flash player!