Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2016/2017

tayto lover

Basil3 wrote: »

The change occurred over the summer and throughout preseason. I was watching.

It wasn't like he was jumping out of tackles one match, then flying around like a madman the next.

Oh i don't know.
He didn't impress me during pre-season.

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Pocaide wrote: »

Hope one of you might be able to help me out trying to sign up to be a red member on Arsenal.com but when it comes to payment by direct debit it won't accept my bank's details. Any help would be appreciated.

If it's an Irish bank account, you mightn't be able to set up dd.

Pocaide

Yeah it's an Irish bank account and on line only gives me the direct debit option. Any suggestions from anyone.

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Pocaide wrote: »

Yeah it's an Irish bank account and on line only gives me the direct debit option. Any suggestions from anyone.

Is there not the option to choose full or lite membrship and then pay by card?

Gringo180

greendom wrote: »

I think he just took a long time to recover from the last injury. Both physically but especially mentally. So long that half our fan base had given up on him. Glad Arsene didn't.

The jury is still out on Walcott for me. He has had an excellent start but were are only a few games into the season. Lets judge him in another fews months. His workrate is second to none but his distribution is very poor.

Pocaide

Choose the lite option, didn't give me any choice.

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Pocaide wrote: »

Choose the lite option, didn't give me any choice.

I tried it there, it allowed me to add it to basket and took me to the login/create account page. Not sure after that as I don't have membership no. on me now to log in.

Pocaide

Thanks for that, problem must be at my end

mansize

Digital only handy for watching match highlights

emmetlego

mansize wrote: »

Digital only handy for watching match highlights

Eh?

jonneymendoza

Am i the only one still not impressed with Walcott?

He diddnt play that well last weekend and hasnt been for some of the games i have seen so far?

I must be blind

tayto lover

jonneymendoza wrote: »

Am i the only one still not impressed with Walcott?

He diddnt play that well last weekend and hasnt been for some of the games i have seen so far?

I must be blind

"He's been a good player, not a great player Bill".

emmetlego

tayto lover wrote: »

"He's been a good player, not a great player Bill".

:):)

He has been very good I think anyway, which is a big step up from the crap of last year etc etc

ectoraige

tayto lover wrote: »

I think Wenger or the players had a go at him or the fact that he was dropped from the England squad as others have said. The change was too sudden.

Maybe he came across this thread.

Soups123

ectoraige wrote: »

Maybe he came across this thread.

I wouldn't be surprised we call out a lot of problems and find solutions in here it's a fcukin goldmine

tayto lover

Soups123 wrote: »

I wouldn't be surprised we call out a lot of problems and find solutions in here it's a fcukin goldmine

And we don't charge a cent :pac:

mansize

emmetlego wrote: »

Eh?

The free "digital only" membership is great for match highlights on Arsenal.com

mansize

Soups123 wrote: »

I wouldn't be surprised we call out a lot of problems and find solutions in here it's a fcukin goldmine

Well 1/2 of us say one thing, the other 1/2 say the opposite so it's always right

wawaman

Wenger confirms Le Coq could be back in 3 weeks

MonsterCookie

Like others have said, it's too early to say if walcott has turned a corner or not...one swallow doesn't make a summer and all that.

But, surely whatever his motivation he has been vastly improved so I don't see the need to constantly bitch about how crap he was last season.

Yes he pulled out of a tackle when he shouldn't have. Yes he was off he pace and under performed. And yes he needs to grow a pair but he was back from injury and overal confidence was low.

Let's just hope he continues improve and play his part in a quadruple winning season cos after losing a game v Liverpool, that's all we have left to play for now...

MonsterCookie

MonsterCookie wrote: »

Like others have said, it's too early to say if walcott has turned a corner or not...one swallow doesn't make a summer and all that.

But, surely whatever his motivation he has been vastly improved so I don't see the need to constantly bitch about how crap he was last season.

Yes he pulled out of a tackle when he shouldn't have. Yes he was off he pace and under performed. And yes he needs to grow a pair but he was back from injury and overal confidence was low.

Let's just hope he continues improve and play his part in a quadruple winning season cos after losing a game v Liverpool, that's all we have left to play for now...

Thing is, we had a good shout of winning the league last season and needed the experienced players to step up. He shirked and that is a bit unforgivable given that Wenger has kept faith in him for over 10 years. In truth, he hasn't really developed or amounted to much and is just another player that's symptomatic of what is wrong with the English football system.

Had he even been average he would have got a free pass. He was beyond septic in games and the jump out of the tackle really angered many people. That was the pits altogether

We're stuck with him for now so we may stick with him

mansize

Deleted User wrote: »

Thing is, we had a good shout of winning the league last season and needed the experienced players to step up. He shirked and that is a bit unforgivable given that Wenger has kept faith in him for over 10 years. In truth, he hasn't really developed or amounted to much and is just another player that's symptomatic of what is wrong with the English football system.

Had he even been average he would have got a free pass. He was beyond septic in games and the jump out of the tackle really angered many people. That was the pits altogether

We're stuck with him for now so we may stick with him

I see valid points in both, I'm giving Theo a cautious pass for now

ronjo

mansize wrote: »

I see valid points in both, I'm giving Theo a cautious pass for now

He just told me that he is delighted to read that

greendom

unforgiveable is a bit strong Tipp ! Unforgiveable would be refusing to play and going off to Argentina to play golf like Carlos Tevez.

Wenger reckons he's a different player and has matured.
He's 27 FFS and earning a huge packet.
That should be a given.

I really hope he doesn't go back to his old ways, but I'm skeptical.

greendom

Bam Bam Mickey wrote: »

Wenger reckons he's a different player and has matured.
He's 27 FFS and earning a huge packet.
That should be a given.

I really hope he doesn't go back to his old ways, but I'm skeptical.

I'm confident that if he can go on a long uninjured run, he can finally become an excellent player. He's often shown flashes but he's never managed to maintain that consistently, mainly down to injury.

Ken Shamrock

greendom wrote: »

I'm confident that if he can go on a long uninjured run, he can finally become an excellent player. He's often shown flashes but he's never managed to maintain that consistently, mainly down to injury.

It's very debatable, he's been with us for 10 years at least, 10 years ago he was "going to be world class" ten years on he's still "going to be world class".

I appreciate you have faith in him but I don't believe he's ever going to be world class, he's a good player when he tries and right now he's trying, that's good but as good as it's going to get IMO.

greendom

Ken Shamrock wrote: »

It's very debatable, he's been with us for 10 years at least, 10 years ago he was "going to be world class" ten years on he's still "going to be world class".

I appreciate you have faith in him but I don't believe he's ever going to be world class, he's a good player when he tries and right now he's trying, that's good but as good as it's going to get IMO.

If he ever was going to be World Class we would have seen it by now. He will never be Kevin De Bruyne however good he gets. He could well be better than Navas though.

(Not sure why all the Man City refs btw)

greendom

greendom wrote: »

unforgiveable is a bit strong Tipp ! Unforgiveable would be refusing to play and going off to Argentina to play golf like Carlos Tevez.

Give 100% or feck off. God knows they are paid enough

gosplan

From arseblog

According to Opta, Walcott has already made more tackles (12) in six Premier League appearances this season as he managed in the last two seasons combined (11).

greendom

Bild reporting that Ozil is to sign a new contract. Fingers crossed!!

wawaman

greendom wrote: »

Bild reporting that Ozil is to sign a new contract. Fingers crossed!!

He is due to get the #10 shirt aswell.

Ol' Donie

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Give 100% or feck off. God knows they are paid enough

Give 100% or f*** right off.

You're playing for bleedin Arsenal Football Club, you lucky, lucky bastards!

mansize

ronjo wrote: »

He just told me that he is delighted to read that

I'm delighted he can read! :pac:

gosplan

greendom wrote: »

Bild reporting that Ozil is to sign a new contract. Fingers crossed!!

I don't want to read too much into it but there was a lot of crest thumping after he scored the other day.

Him and Sanchez tied down would be amazing for the club.

emmetlego

Ozil looks like a done deal, Sanchez is not so clear cut reading between the lines. Tying them both down is crucial... Really crucial!

wawaman

wawaman wrote: »

He is due to get the #10 shirt aswell.

Think he'll have to wait for that. Don't think they can be changed until next season.

JustTheOne

greendom wrote: »

Bild reporting that Ozil is to sign a new contract. Fingers crossed!!

Surely it means wenger is too?

He must have been given assurances wenger will be sticking around.

Arne_Saknussem

JustTheOne wrote: »

Surely it means wenger is too?

He must have been given assurances wenger will be sticking around.

I'd imagine Wenger will get one unless the season is a disaster.

Quazzie

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

I'd imagine Wenger will get one unless the season is a disaster.

And if he does then it will be.

Ol' Donie

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

I'd imagine Wenger will get one unless the season is a disaster.

Fingers crossed.

Won't be a disaster though. For once we have cover for injuries.

Arne_Saknussem

Quazzie wrote: »

And if he does then it will be.

Depends on the performance i suppose, and whether you're more anti-Wenger than pro-Arsenal.

x PyRo

Ozil has signed a new contract. Best news ever.

https://twitter.com/AFCAMDEN/status/780849253665079297

http://www.afcamden.com/single-post/2016/09/27/Mesut-Ozil-Signs-New-Contract-With-Arsenal

JustTheOne

Please sanchez next.

Because you can be sure we ain't gonna replace him if he goes given our options now with the arrival of perez.

mansize

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20160927/-clarity-helped-theo-move-forward-

Wenger on Walcott

Quazzie

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

Depends on the performance i suppose, and whether you're more anti-Wenger than pro-Arsenal.

I fully believe that Arsenal cannot achieve their full potential under Wenger, and that we will never again win a title under his management. How is that not pro-Arsenal?

Arne_Saknussem

Quazzie wrote: »

I fully believe that Arsenal cannot achieve their full potential under Wenger, and that we will never again win a title under his management. How is that not pro-Arsenal?

I didn't say that wasn't pro-Arsenal. What if he does win the league?

I know people who'd rather Arsenal came 4th and he didn't get a new contract, rather than win the league and he signs a new deal. To me that's more anti-Wenger than pro-Arsenal.

gosplan

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

I didn't say that wasn't pro-Arsenal. What if he does win the league?

I know people who'd rather Arsenal came 4th and he didn't get a new contract, rather than win the league and he signs a new deal. To me that's more anti-Wenger than pro-Arsenal.

Sorry but those people don't exist.

If they do then one of them please post here.

Arne_Saknussem

gosplan wrote: »

Sorry but those people don't exist.

If they do then one of them please post here.

I know a couple, seriously. Constantly go on about Groundhog Day and use the word 'dithering' a lot.

Sheep breeder

gosplan wrote: »

Sorry but those people don't exist.

If they do then one of them please post here.

Have to agree with this I am a fan for 40 years and all any true fan wants is to win the title and any thing less is no good.
This year with the new signings and the guys gone has made the guys that are left that they have to perform or else.
Sending jack out on loan was one of the arsene best ever move, he now has to man up at a smaller club and be there best player week in week out or he is finished and washed up, who will want him then.
Garnby what had he done on loan at smaller clubs nothing, when Tony pulis could not motivate him not good and a great move to get rid of him for a fee before the free transfer,
Theo has realised he could be next for the door and there won't be to many takers,