Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2016/2017

wawaman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAEN3864fT0

CatInABox

wawaman wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAEN3864fT0

I love that the voice over talks about "World Class Players" while Gibbs comes up in the screen.

pudzey101

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/granit-xhakas-parents-want-basel-to-beat-arsenal-reveals-brother-taulant-a3355431.html

Sorry mr and mrs Xhaka , it aint going to happen

Bobby Baccala

Id imagine Perez will start tonight? Really enjoyed watching him against forest it'd be interesting to see how he handles Basel.

pudzey101

Ospina
Bellerin-Kosc-Mustafi-Monreal
Xhaka-Santi
Ozil
Walcott-Perez-Sanchez

Hopefully

greendom

I don't think tonight will be a walk over - i think we will win but Basel have done very well against English opposition recently.

greendom

pudzey101 wrote: »

Ospina
Bellerin-Kosc-Mustafi-Monreal
Xhaka-Santi
Ozil
Walcott-Perez-Sanchez

Hopefully

Be a shame for Iwobi to miss out after playing so well recently but it does show the strength of the squad in midfield particularly.

Ol' Donie

The idea of Arsene managing England makes me feel sick.

Not because it's England - good luck to them, they bleedin need it - but those c*nting tabloid scumbags would do their thing to a great man. I couldn't handle that.

Ol' Donie

Ol' Donie wrote: »

The idea of Arsene managing England makes me feel sick.

Not because it's England - good luck to them, they bleedin need it - but those c*nting tabloid scumbags would do their thing to a great man. I couldn't handle that.

Slightly ot here.
The English tabloids are a really crass and vile bunch. There is no level they wont stoop to get their own way.

Sam Allardyce was an idiot make no mistake to fall for that one, but the actions of the English media certainly weren't motivated by a question of ethics and morals. They didnt want Sam as manager so they done whatever it took to get him out.

Graham Taylor is a decent man whether you agree with him or not and so is Roy Hodgson. The scathing insults they received were a sheer and utter disgrace and i dont buy into this thinking that this bull should be part and parcel of the English job. They are human beings. Yes they know what they are getting into but its still no excuse.

Arsene received criticism from all quarters for some decisions and policies he took at Arsenal and i would be critical of some decisions he took but certainly not to the point of confronting him pitch side or in a train station. Imagine if he got the England job? This kind of carry on would magnify by a few millon.

Scudetto winners, European Cup winners.....they've all tried and failed in that poison chalice. Really hope Wenger isnt added to the list. He is too decent a man for that

gosplan

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

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

a lot of people talk about Groundhog day and dithering.

But you're wrong if you think they would take fourth over a league win.

that's creating a totally unreal type of person.

People are anti-Wenger because they perceive it to be groundhog day.

Winning the league will obviously end that.

Skylinehead

Away kit tonight. Playing at home :pac:

Arne_Saknussem

gosplan wrote: »

a lot of people talk about Groundhog day and dithering.

But you're wrong if you think they would take fourth over a league win.

that's creating a totally unreal type of person.

People are anti-Wenger because they perceive it to be groundhog day.

Winning the league will obviously end that.

The people i'm talking about didn't want Arsenal to win the league last year, their reasoning being it would be a league title win in a poor season qualitywise and that it would then lead to Wenger getting a new contract and Arsenal not being able to compete with Pep's City & Utd/Chelsea when they sort their **** out.

I don't know their views on Arsenal winning the league this season yet.

Arne_Saknussem

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

The people i'm talking about didn't want Arsenal to win the league last year, their reasoning being it would be a league title win in a poor season qualitywise and that it would then lead to Wenger getting a new contract and Arsenal not being able to compete with Pep's City & Utd/Chelsea when they sort their **** out.

I don't know their views on Arsenal winning the league this season yet.

Do a search.

Arne_Saknussem

Deleted User wrote: »

Do a search.

Do a search where for what?

Ken Shamrock

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

Do a search where for what?

I don't know what Button wants but I'd like to see someone saying they didn't want us to the win the league last year?

Arne_Saknussem

Ken Shamrock wrote: »

I don't know what Button wants but I'd like to see someone saying they didn't want us to the win the league last year?

I don't know if someone in here said they didn't want Arsenal to win league, maybe they did and maybe not. I'm talking about people i know, Arsenal fans one of which i worked with in my last job, and that was their opinion.

greendom

Ken Shamrock wrote: »

I don't know what Button wants but I'd like to see someone saying they didn't want us to the win the league last year?

I definitely saw that sentiment on Twitter. I avoid them so couldn't give yo any names but there are people out there who hate him so much that they would countenance anything to get rid of him. They are living in this weird place as Arsenal fans who prefer Arsenal to lose.

emmetlego

Do a search here for that!

Ken Shamrock

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

I don't know if someone in here said they didn't want Arsenal to win league, maybe they did and maybe not. I'm talking about people i know, Arsenal fans one of which i worked with in my last job, and that was their opinion.

Ahhh, I was under the impression that you were referring to people in here!

Arne_Saknussem

Ken Shamrock wrote: »

Ahhh, I was under the impression that you were referring to people in here!

Nope, was just replying to the opinion that a new contract for Wenger would be 'a disaster' by saying i suppose it depends on his performance and whether you're more anti-Wenger than pro-Arsenal.

Thought it was a fairly throw-away remark tbh :rolleyes:

tayto lover

gosplan wrote: »

Sorry but those people don't exist.

If they do then one of them please post here.

Fully agree with your post.
I don't think they exist either.

Quazzie

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

Nope, was just replying to the opinion that a new contract for Wenger would be 'a disaster' by saying i suppose it depends on his performance and whether you're more anti-Wenger than pro-Arsenal.

Thought it was a fairly throw-away remark tbh :rolleyes:

That's the point we're making though. We know what performance we are going to get from Wenger. A few runs of form here and there, but when the pressure is on he'll crumble. Us saying that we know this is going to happen, isn't the same as us saying we want it to happen. You seem to be confusing the two.

Everyone wants Arsenal to win the league.

There are definitely those that have said we finish poorly in the league, if it meant the end of Wenger. That's fair enough.

tayto lover

I always said I didn't care who is manager as long as our teams were well prepared and went out and gave it their all. That's all we can ask for. That along with good tactics and proper players in the team.

I have seen us win doubles, cups and beat the best in Europe BUT i have also seen us play crap with little or no desire, poor tactics and cave in to lesser teams. That's what annoys me. I don't even mind losing if we give our all on the pitch and show pride in the jersey.

I don't believe anyone could disagree with this.

Arne_Saknussem

Quazzie wrote: »

That's the point we're making though. We know what performance we are going to get from Wenger. A few runs of form here and there, but when the pressure is on he'll crumble. Us saying that we know this is going to happen, isn't the same as us saying we want it to happen. You seem to be confusing the two.

I'm not saying you want it to happen. i just made a comment basically saying that him getting a new contract could be seen as a disaster based on:

a) another poor performance

b) how much you hate Wenger(if the season went well)


I don't think he's had a squad with this much depth in a long time, so if they seriously underperform again then there's certainly a case for him not getting a renewel.

Or who knows, maybe he'll win 10 on the bounce down the stretch like 98 to take the title, or 13 on the bounce in 02. This is the strongest spine to a team he's had since the 2005/06 season i think, but if they were to have a good season and run City a close 2nd i wouldn't call him getting a renewal a disaster.

Skylinehead

Skylinehead wrote: »

Away kit tonight. Playing at home :pac:

We beat Lens in 00 wearing yellow and battered Bayern (though somehow drew) a couple of months later. We did however get our arse handed to Benfica wearing our bruised banana in 1991.

Mixed fortunes

Gringo180

gosplan wrote: »

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).

This stat just goes to show how bad he has been the last 2 seasons. He has worked hard and played well enough but that should be the minimum standard at Arsenal. The way some are going on in here you would think he has being Messi-esque.

Gringo180

Gringo180 wrote: »

This stat just goes to show how bad he has been the last 2 seasons. He has worked hard and played well enough but that should be the minimum standard at Arsenal. The way some are going on in here you would think he has being Messi-esque.

How many tackles does Messi have?

JustTheOne

So Arsene England's number one target?

tayto lover

Basil3 wrote: »

How many tackles does Messi have?

Ah NO please !!!!
We're not comparing Walcott to Messi now are we???

Messi's role is much different to Walcott anyway. He creates and scores loads of goals.
Walcott could only dream of this.

tayto lover

tayto lover wrote: »

Ah NO please !!!!
We're not comparing Walcott to Messi now are we???

Messi's role is much different to Walcott anyway. He creates and scores loads of goals.
Walcott could only dream of this.

Was just having a laugh.

Looking forward to tonight. Makes such a difference when the team start playing nice football.

Ken Shamrock

How many tackles does Messi have?

I've read enough today...

Ken Shamrock

Ken Shamrock wrote: »

How many tackles does Messi have?

I've read enough today...

You boo boys have no sense of humour. Lighten up a little

wandatowell

What are we arguing about today? The weather? Traffic on the M50???

DenMan

Just checked and Basel are top of the table with nine wins from nine (10 team league). I wonder did they rest players at the weekend. COYG

Arne_Saknussem

Predicted lineup:

Ospina
Bellerin
Koscielny
Mustafi
Monreal
Xhaka
Cazorla
Iwobi
Ozil
Walcott
Sanchez

wonga77

what channel are we on tonight?

Arne_Saknussem

BT Sport 3

Ol' Donie

wonga77 wrote: »

what channel are we on tonight?

Not RTE. This is why I hate when Celtic take their usual clogging and clog up the Champions League.

wonga77

feck that, I hate watching celtic tbh

DenMan

wonga77 wrote: »

what channel are we on tonight?

BT Sport 3

Ol' Donie

wonga77 wrote: »

feck that, I hate watching celtic tbh

Did you hear Wrighty's comments on the old firm? Great man, Wrighty.

Sometimes.

Arne_Saknussem

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

Predicted lineup:

Ospina
Bellerin
Koscielny
Mustafi
Monreal
Xhaka
Cazorla
Iwobi
Ozil
Walcott
Sanchez

Bang on. These players are off the back of a good match. Hope it continues.

mansize

We're playing the Swiss tonight. The Swiss have a nice flag, which is a big plus. 🇨🇭

extra gravy

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Did you hear Wrighty's comments on the old firm? Great man, Wrighty.

Sometimes.

What did he say?

Arne_Saknussem

Basil3 wrote: »

Bang on. These players are off the back of a good match. Hope it continues.

Yeah 3 points is a must tonight if they've any chance of topping the group, can't see PSG dropping too many.

Good interview with Theo about him getting too comfortable and having to work harder.

Marcus Antonius

We on any terrestrial channels this evening folks? Or just poxy BT sports that I don't have?

mansize

Marcus Antonius wrote: »

We on any terrestrial channels this evening folks? Or just poxy BT sports that I don't have?

BT sport only

If you are an Eir Broadband subscriber you can get it for free

Marcus Antonius

Marcus Antonius wrote: »

We on any terrestrial channels this evening folks? Or just poxy BT sports that I don't have?

Poxy BT sports which I do have (for about one more week)