Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014/15

gosplan

Come on Ozil you expensive World Cup winning jerk.

We paid 42 million for you, now come back strong. No more of this 'poor form' rubbish. We can't accommodate it right now.

Pudders

And people talking about Podolski's wages. As fans we shouldn't give a ****. We're fans not accountants.

He is the perfect player to come of the bench when s goal is needed.

Ol' Donie

gosplan wrote: »

Come on Ozil you expensive World Cup winning jerk.

We paid 42 million for you, now come back strong. No more of this 'poor form' rubbish. We can't accommodate it right now.

Don't worry. Ozil will be great, rested and everything. Him, Sanchez, Giroud and Walcott are gonna click and it'll be amazing.

When the hell are Ramsey and Wilshere back!?

efb

byrneg28 wrote: »

What link???

EDIT: found it

No I'm not yanking your chain anyway, I just don't get how you can argue he's an inconsistent striker and then when they stats prove his goals per game ratio is the best at Arsenal. You come back and say most people score in the last 10 minutes anyway?

I just think it's a very bizarre argument and it seems like (maybe not) you're clutching at straws a bit.

You said 3 goals in 12 games is 25% which is a terrible return. but then when told he actually only played 300 minutes of those 12 games which is just over 3 games you then argue most people score in the last 10 minutes anyway??? Like what?? That's such a bizarre argument.

He's also playing left wing for most of these games so 1:1 ratio is pretty dam good this season.

I explained with evidence ehy that logic is flawed you can't equate 6 last 15 minute appearances's goal ratio to that of a single game- not the same thing. Goals are more likely to be scored in the last 15 thab any other time. If you don't appreciate that, that's fine- but the facts back up my hypothesis

efb

Deleted User wrote: »

And it's hard to take anyone seriously that claims that Podolski hasn't delivered while here, especially when using stats that prove them obviously wrong.

Where was I proven wrong. His goal to game ratio is 1:4

efb

Pudders wrote: »

If Poldolski is let go and Sanogo stays, Wenger will leave himself open to slaughter.

To challenge for the title you need squad players like Podilski.

Unless we are getting a better replacement I am deeply unhappy at letting Podolski go. But we need fixing elsewhere.

Sangho is a considerabley lower cost base that Podolski

EuropeanSon

I think it's absurd to suggest 3 goals in 12 bit part appearances isn't great. It is.

Calling it a goal per 4 games or per 100 minutes is definitely disingenuous.

The problem with Podolski wasn't his goalscoring. It was most other things. Saying that, I'd have much preferred we hung on to him, he's an effective option from the bench, and to complete properly we need to have options as good as City and Chelsea to come in - that is, players they're probably paying not much less than 100k p/w

Soups123

efb wrote: »

Sangho is a considerabley lower cost base that Podolski

We'll remind you of the 80k saving the week we call Sanogoals off the bench to try save a game and doesn't hopefully it makes you feel richer

emergingstar

This tweet sums up the podolski situation

So whether you liked him or not, & whether you rated him or not, I'm not sure that him staying or leaving changes much for arsenal right now

Soups123

emergingstar wrote: »

This tweet sums up the podolski situation

So whether you liked him or not, & whether you rated him or not, I'm not sure that him staying or leaving changes much for arsenal right now

With a fully fit squad maybe not but with how we are now injury wise it could be regretted

emergingstar

Soups123 wrote: »

With a fully fit squad maybe not but with how we are now injury wise it could be regretted

Even at the moment he still not getting a game

Surely our injury crisis won't get worse

Soups123

emergingstar wrote: »

Even at the moment he still not getting a game

Surely our injury crisis won't get worse

You reckon? Even Welbeck is injured now and historically he's been fine.

Maybe he'll pull a surprise out of the bag to offset this

greendom

West Ham have brought in a Canadian defender. In readiness for Winston Reid's departure perhaps ?

11 in 33 (25+8) in his first season. (Plus 5 in 9 in cups including 4 in 6 in Europe)
8 in 20 (14+6) in his second season. (Plus 1 in 6 in cups)

Not good enough to be first player on the bench?

greendom

Deleted User wrote: »

11 in 33 (25+8) in his first season. (Plus 5 in 9 in cups including 4 in 6 in Europe)
8 in 20 (14+6) in his second season. (Plus 1 in 6 in cups)

Not good enough to be first player on the bench?

his goal scoring is not in question but his support play, tracking back etc is.

Where did I read that Podolski scores more goals when he plays but Arsenal less?

Arseblog ****ing on about "the system" and how Podolski doesn't fit into it. http://arseblog.com/2015/01/timing-of-podolskis-loan-curious-not-the-loan-itself/

Giroud v Podolski for the last 2 full league seasons:
16 in 36 vs 8 in 20 (14+6).
11 in 34 (24+10) vs 11 in 33 (25+8)

Yet Giroud is vital to the feted system. Some people really will do anything to refuse to see what's right in front of them.

Soups123

greendom wrote: »

his goal scoring is not in question but his support play, tracking back etc is.

Where did I read that Podolski scores more goals when he plays but Arsenal less?

That's probably right but EFB was challenging his goal scoring efforts and ratio

emergingstar

Jan signings since 2009:
2014: Kallstrom
2013: Monreal
2012: Eisfeld
2011: Miyaichi
2010: Campbell
2009: Arshavin

crazy_kenny

I'd like to wish Pod all the best in Inter.

As far as a replacement I think Wenger must have a deal done. There is no way he could leave us short at another position. Or could he?

efb

crazy_kenny wrote: »

I'd like to wish Pod all the best in Inter.

As far as a replacement I think Wenger must have a deal done. There is no way he could leave us short at another position. Or could he?

Are we short???

Giroud
Welbeck
Cambell
Sanchez & Walcott

Royale with Cheese

crazy_kenny wrote: »

I'd like to wish Pod all the best in Inter.

As far as a replacement I think Wenger must have a deal done. There is no way he could leave us short at another position. Or could he?

Like going into the season with 6 senior defenders?

efb

I feel Giroud contributes far more to rge team than goals. Great a holding up the ball and retaining possession

efb

efb wrote: »

I feel Giroud contributes far more to rge team than goals. Great a holding up the ball and retaining possession

And defensive headers

emmetlego

efb wrote: »

This?

Yes!

Look, I get that you don't like him, that's fine. I took issue with you slating my post. I also have an issue with other viewpoints in here, but I tend to keep it civil tongued.

Your whole "Per can f**k off too"??

efb

emmetlego wrote: »

Yes!

Look, I get that you don't like him, that's fine. I took issue with you slating my post. I also have an issue with other viewpoints in here, but I tend to keep it civil tongued.

Your whole "Per can f**k off too"??

I wasn't attacking you. Per can fcuk off may have been a little harsh but his pisś poor performances of late have me on edge - their isn't enough Xanax for me to watch him lol
Podolski seems like a nice guy- I don't not like him - but his return has left me dissapointed
Apologies if you felt I was attacking you. It wasn't my intention

efb

Right can we all be friends before the replay of the FA Cup final?

emmetlego

Agreed.

I think this (despite it being Hull) could be terribly tricky. They will be fired up to be-Jeysus for revenge and we are terribly weakened, and will likely rest Sanchez… Seriously, could he not have delayed Pods departure by a few days?? We could do with him!

efb

emmetlego wrote: »

Agreed.

I think this (despite it being Hull) could be terribly tricky. They will be fired up to be-Jeysus for revenge and we are terribly weakened, and will likely rest Sanchez… Seriously, could he not have delayed Pods departure by a few days?? We could do with him!

Give Campbell a go... And NoGoal guy

tayto lover

emmetlego wrote: »

Agreed.

I think this (despite it being Hull) could be terribly tricky. They will be fired up to be-Jeysus for revenge and we are terribly weakened, and will likely rest Sanchez… Seriously, could he not have delayed Pods departure by a few days?? We could do with him!

And it's our only chance of silverware again imo.

efb

We could win the UCL...

tayto lover

efb wrote: »

We could win the UCL...

I don't follow coursing at all :pac:

efb

http://m.bbc.com/sport/football/30614334

Bruce not interested it seems...


PS: RE coursing, hare gets fcuked

Irish Aris

efb wrote: »

Right can we all be friends before the replay of the FA Cup final?

Only if it is a replay of who wins!!!

bad2dabone

I'm looking for a convincing win today.
Come on you gunners

emergingstar

Looks like we should have the majority of the squad available against Stoke

gosplan

emergingstar wrote: »

Looks like we should have the majority of the squad available against Stoke

Do you mean 51%?

emergingstar

gosplan wrote: »

Do you mean 51%?

"Should have"

Ozil
Gnabry
Walcott
Ramsey
Flamini
Welbeck
Giroud

All back

"Should have"

AdamD

How was Gnabry out for so long??? Heard nothing about his injury despite him being our biggest youth talent by a mile.

efb

#RedArmy

Spanish Johnny

Wouldn't it be lovely wo win today and smash in 4 goals or so and suspend real life until next week again?!

DenMan

Our FA Cup tie against Hull is live on BBC1 today! COYG

Pudders

efb wrote: »

Sangho is a considerabley lower cost base that Podolski

Shouldn't be a consideration of a fan. Podolski is infinitely better than Sanogo.

jonneymendoza

byrneg28 wrote: »

you're having a f***in laugh mendoza.

He's been sarcastic. The video he posted is one of goals we conceded

no it wasnt.

It was the video where he cleared the ball off the lline when we was already 2:0 down

x PyRo

jonneymendoza wrote: »

It was the video where he cleared the ball off the line when we was already 2:0 down

That was Debuchy.

greendom

jonneymendoza wrote: »

no it wasnt.

It was the video where he cleared the ball off the lline when we was already 2:0 down

Meanwhile Koscielny was an interested spectator

Mickeroo

What channel(s) are we on today lads?

Skylinehead

Mickeroo wrote: »

What channel(s) are we on today lads?

Good ol' BBC 1. It's been a while.

extra gravy

Skylinehead wrote: »

Good ol' BBC 1. It's been a while.

Just like it should be. It's not the same on ITV or BT imo...or maybe I'm just old-fashioned!

efb

Pudders wrote: »

Shouldn't be a consideration of a fan. Podolski is infinitely better than Sanogo.

Well when people have piśsing contests about wage bills

And in the real world it's very important

EuropeanSon

I'm disappointed we haven't had any signings in yet. I really think these things should be ready to go the moment the window opens, that extra month of having a player could be worth 3-4 points, which is an awful lot when things are tight.

I think everyone will be very pissed off by this window when we sign a backup CB and nobody else, couldn't imagine us splashing out much.