Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2016

Mr.Micro

A bit of pressure tonight to keep in place for the top 4. It's a pity Palace did not show such apathy against us last Sunday, as they did against United last night. Then again maybe they did and the apathy came from Arsenal as well.

greendom

jonneymendoza wrote: »

such a dead club.

apparently there are loads of spare tickets left for tonight

I really don't think a disappointing end to a season and the apathy that naturally goes along with that makes the club a dead one ?

Mr.Micro

jonneymendoza wrote: »

such a dead club.

apparently there are loads of spare tickets left for tonight

Not surprised. Fans not sure what they will get or if the team turns up.

bad2dabone

It’s a rescheduled fixture on a Thursday night that’s on TV at the end of a disappointing season against the most boring team in the league. Of course there’ll be seats available.
It doesn’t mean the club is dead, jesus Christ that’s just so so ridiculous. One of the most ridiculous things I’ve heard on here in a while.

Jaafa

This new site is weird.

mansize

I like the m site best. Stripped back and clutter free

mansize

The match is on tv tonight- oh this could be interesting

Looper007

bad2dabone wrote: »

It’s a rescheduled fixture on a Thursday night that’s on TV at the end of a disappointing season against the most boring team in the league. Of course there’ll be seats available.
It doesn’t mean the club is dead, jesus Christ that’s just so so ridiculous. One of the most ridiculous things I’ve heard on here in a while.

This is one of the ridiculous comments, you are worse then Wenger. You honestly think this wouldn't have been sold out if they were going for the title even if it was a Thursday night. Even if we were a point behind the Spuds this would have been a sell out. The fact it's the same old rubbish just a different year without the excuse of the oil money to fall back on, fans are fed up having to pay big money to see a bunch of bottlers on the field and in the dugout.

The club ain't dead but it's seriously in the mire right now, the worse it's been for years. So don't make the excuse like Wenger that cause it's a Thursday night that's the reason the stadium be half empty.

Looper007

jonneymendoza wrote: »

such a dead club.

apparently there are loads of spare tickets left for tonight

Expect a lot of empty seats for the rest of the home games this season. The excuses from the pro wenger lot that it's cause it's a Thursday that's why it hasn't sold out :rolleyes: Silly talk, this would have sold out if they didn't bottle the league again like we always seem to do under Wenger over the last ten years or so.

The Villa game at home at the end of the season will be interesting, especially during the end of Season walk around the field. I would love for it to be empty. Wenger and the players need a shock to the system. That fans are not pleased with either's performances this season. I doubt Wenger would give a crap what we think about him lol.

bad2dabone

Looper007 wrote: »

you are worse then Wenger.

hilarious

thanks for this.

Ken Shamrock

Jesus, our goal difference Is embarrassing by our standards. Although we've the FOURTH best In the league, suppose I should be used to that by now.

mansize

Does it reflect well on the fans?

L'prof

mansize wrote: »

Does it reflect well on the fans?

Our goal difference?

mansize

L'prof wrote: »

Our goal difference?

The attendance figures

Ken Shamrock

We have fantastic fans. Sick of people saying sh1t about the fans.

mansize

Ken Shamrock wrote: »

We have fantastic fans. Sick of people saying sh1t about the fans.

What makes them fantastic?

Ken Shamrock

mansize wrote: »

What makes them fantastic?

They pay more money than any other fans do to see their team play, they support and stick by a club who went from being PL Champions on a regular basis to winning 4th each year, they stick by a club who sacrificed success and glory In order to build a new stadium which most fans didn't want anyway.

They stick by a club who have lacked ambition for many years and who always seem to fall short, they sing songs when we're 8-2 down to Man United, they appreciate everything our once great manager did for this club so much so that It's taken nearly 10 years of frustration for anyone to even remotely protest him at a game. Etc etc etc what a stupid ****ing question.

mansize

It's hardly the most difficult team to support and compared to most other clubs they have been relatively successful

Ol' Donie

Ken Shamrock wrote: »

We have fantastic fans. Sick of people saying sh1t about the fans.

I used to believe this. One thing I learned this season is that it's not always the case.

Same as every other team.

mansize

Ken Shamrock wrote: »

They pay more money than any other fans do to see their team play, they support and stick by a club who went from being PL Champions on a regular basis to winning 4th each year, they stick by a club who sacrificed success and glory In order to build a new stadium which most fans didn't want anyway.

They stick by a club who have lacked ambition for many years and who always seem to fall short, they sing songs when we're 8-2 down to Man United, they appreciate everything our once great manager did for this club so much so that It's taken nearly 10 years of frustration for anyone to even remotely protest him at a game. Etc etc etc what a stupid ****ing question.

The most expensive ticket is dearer not all tickets are. They are based in North London, property costs are huge.

They won the league 3 times under Wenger. Before that it was 91,89 and 71!

They needed a bigger stadium to accommodate the fan base 38500 is very small for a club at the top of English football

There were protests before they won the FA cup two years ago

Emarites can be like a graveyard by times - I didn't hear the singing at 8-2 and that result was very much an outlier

Imagine supporting Villa, Leeds or even Liverpool- 26 years since a league title and over 10 since their European Cup success- they have spent millions with so little to show since then!

Grass is always greener, but not always on the same patch

mansize

Ol' Donie wrote: »

I used to believe this. One thing I learned this season is that it's not always the case.

Same as every other team.

I really don't see that- it's an easy plaudit for the fans to self congratulate themselves with

mansize

1953-1989 that's 46 years the time it took before Wenger to win the previous 4 titles

Ken Shamrock

mansize wrote: »

The most expensive ticket is dearer not all tickets are. They are based in North London, property costs are huge.

They won the league 3 times under Wenger. Before that it was 91,89 and 71!

They needed a bigger stadium to accommodate the fan base 38500 is very small for a club at the top of English football

There were protests before they won the FA cup two years ago

Emarites can be like a graveyard by times - I didn't hear the singing at 8-2 and that result was very much an outlier

Imagine supporting Villa, Leeds or even Liverpool- 26 years since a league title and over 10 since their European Cup success- they have spent millions with so little to show since then!

Grass is always greener, but not always on the same patch

They are extremely expensive and difficult to get a hold of, you're just nit picking.

Precisely why my point about 10 years of nothing Is valid.

They didn't NEED a bigger stadium and that's a fact.

Of course there were, but how many years of winning nothing did It take for that to happen?

Yeah It can because our performance can be dire at times. I heard the singing very clearly, watch It again If you like.

Imagine supporting Villa? A team that hasn't won the league since 1981, well needless to say my expectations If I was a Villa fan would be slightly different than that of an Arsenal fan.

You can't just say oh you have It good because you could support Exeter, well yeah I could but I wouldn't expect Exeter to win the Premier League... It's all relative. You can say oh we could be them them them but we're not but you can also say well we could be Barcelona, Bayern or Real.

You questioned Arsenals fan base I'm simply telling you we have a great fan base that I'm proud to be a part of.

Ol' Donie

mansize wrote: »

I really don't see that- it's an easy plaudit for the fans to self congratulate themselves with

It's also easy to be great fans when you're winning all the time.

Really, really easy.

mansize

Ken Shamrock wrote: »

They are extremely expensive and difficult to get a hold of, you're just nit picking.

Precisely why my point about 10 years of nothing Is valid.

They didn't NEED a bigger stadium and that's a fact.

Of course there were, but how many years of winning nothing did It take for that to happen?

Yeah It can because our performance can be dire at times. I heard the singing very clearly, watch It again If you like.

Imagine supporting Villa? A team that hasn't won the league since 1981, well needless to say my expectations If I was a Villa fan would be slightly different than that of an Arsenal fan.

You can't just say oh you have It good because you could support Exeter, well yeah I could but I wouldn't expect Exeter to win the Premier League... It's all relative. You can say oh we could be them them them but we're not but you can also say well we could be Barcelona, Bayern or Real.

You questioned Arsenals fan base I'm simply telling you we have a great fan base that I'm proud to be a part of.

Yes but they are the exception, not rule. Only 1 team can win the league each year!

You say we didn't need a bigger stadium - what need is that based on? Why are Spurs, Liverpool, Wesh Ham and Everton all looking for bigger stadiums if their current capacity exceeds Highbury?

So people were protesting before now, contrary to your earlier statement

If you support a club surely you support it through thick and thin?

This to me sounds like a spoilt child who isn't getting all the sweets it used to and is throwing a tantrum

wandatowell

Bit of talk about a walk out tonight.

No way can I see that happening.

wandatowell

Bit of talk about a walk out tonight.

No way can I see that happening.

Ken Shamrock

mansize wrote: »

Yes but they are the exception, not rule. Only 1 team can win the league each year!

You say we didn't need a bigger stadium - what need is that based on? Why are Spurs, Liverpool, Wesh Ham and Everton all looking for bigger stadiums if their current capacity exceeds Highbury?

So people were protesting before now, contrary to your earlier statement

If you support a club surely you support it through thick and thin?

This to me sounds like a spoilt child who isn't getting all the sweets it used to and is throwing a tantrum

We didn't need a bigger stadium, nor do any of them clubs need one, they want one to increase revenue. What's the capacity of the King Power?

Sure, people protest all the time, It's not a reflection of an entire fan base If someone brings a sign Into a stadium.

I do, hence why I watch every game buy all the jerseys talk bollix In a forum etc etc

Then get your ears checked.

Bobby Baccala

wandatowell wrote: »

Bit of talk about a walk out tonight.

No way can I see that happening.

Source?

wandatowell

P4DDY2K11 wrote: »

wandatowell wrote: »

Bit of talk about a walk out tonight.

No way can I see that happening.

Source?

Eh, ya 'nuff saidt

wandatowell

P4DDY2K11 wrote: »

wandatowell wrote: »

Bit of talk about a walk out tonight.

No way can I see that happening.

Source?

Eh, ya 'nuff saidt

tayto lover

P4DDY2K11 wrote: »

Source?

Fans returned a lot of tickets in protest --

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-vs-west-brom-gunners-could-face-league-record-lowest-crowd-as-fans-return-season-tickets-a3229046.html

mansize

tayto lover wrote: »

Fans returned a lot of tickets in protest --

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-vs-west-brom-gunners-could-face-league-record-lowest-crowd-as-fans-return-season-tickets-a3229046.html

I think he meant re a walk out

https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/723206144676663299

Giroud and Ramsey with starts


Ooooh and Mert

Awesomeness

Prince and chyna both dead today.

Ramsey to get a hat trick

mansize

Awesomeness wrote: »

Prince and chyna both dead today.

Ramsey to get a hat trick

Really....

gosplan

Very curious to see Elneny and Rambo together.

omega man

mansize wrote: »

1953-1989 that's 46 years the time it took before Wenger to win the previous 4 titles

A little misleading. Graham alone won 2 titles in 3 years. I know the style of football was light years away from wengers league winning teams but that was some achievement. They also were very close to winning the league unbeaten in 90-91 with just one defeat (2-1 away to Chelsea).

FixitFelix

gosplan wrote: »

Very curious to see Elneny and Rambo together.

Be interesting to see if Ramsey bombs forward thinking he's a striker leaving Elneny as exposed as he did Coq

Bobby Baccala

gosplan wrote: »

Very curious to see Elneny and Rambo together.

Yeah that's probably the only bit about this match that intrigues me. With the way Pulis is likely to set up it'll be good to have both of them there more than willing to hit them from range.

Alfred Borden

Coquelin not playing. Might enjoy this so.

omega man

omega man wrote: »

A little misleading. Graham alone won 2 titles in 3 years. I know the style of football was light years away from wengers league winning teams but that was some achievement. They also were very close to winning the league unbeaten in 90-91 with just one defeat (2-1 away to Chelsea).

Look back to when I showed that that's a bit misleasing, we don't hit the same goal difference nor goals scored as we did with his "boring" style.

tayto lover

Lots and lots of empty seats.

Bobby Baccala

Fúck me that's some amount of empty seats. Will this open the boards eyes? Will it fúck!!

liam7831

tayto lover wrote: »

Lots and lots of empty seats.

Prob London traffic

JustTheOne

Trying to watch this with some enthusiasm but it's just too depressing.

Too easy

tayto lover

Well taken by Sanchez. Thought Foster could have saved it though.

Bobby Baccala

Quality. Where has that Alexis been??

tayto lover

liam7831 wrote: »

Prob London traffic

There's three more after coming in. :pac: