Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2017 *Warnings see OP-updated 09/05/17*

omega man

That draw has landed Wenger a trip to Wembley and another great chance for an FA cup. If we screw that golden opportunity from here on out then he's finished.

An FA cup would be a send off befitting his legendary status but then again I've no doubt he'd probably decide to stick around on the back of it.

emmetlego

Really couldn't care less about the FA cup in the slightest. My interest in this season ended with the limp Everton and City defeats. There's only one solution in 2 parts. Remove Kronke and Wenger. Until that happens I won't be suckered in again

Ol' Donie

I never, ever thought I'd see the day I'm genuinely nervous about playing a conference team.

Honestly, if you offered me one nil tomorrow I'd bite your hand off.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

I think we will shìt the bed when we do come up against a big team in the Fa cup. Like I said before the Bayern game, this team have shown me nothing to suggest we have the beating of a big team when it REALLY counts. Beating Chelsea in the league in September is all well and good but if you can't do it when it matters then you are weak...Which has been proven time and time again. Arsenal do not deal with pressure well. Ever. We are serial bed shïtters.

Soups123

Ol' Donie wrote: »

I never, ever thought I'd see the day I'm genuinely nervous about playing a confetence team.

Honestly, if you offered me one nil tomorrow I'd bite your hand off.

It's on an alweather pitch so we should be fine

Wonda-Boy

Half of me wants us to get done over by Sutton just so Wenger is one step closer to the door, but then I think of what he has done for the club. I really hope it doesnt get nasty but he should know by now he has taken the club as far as he can.

He could have his pick of International teams when he goes and would not be surprised if Southgate got the boot and AW brought in, France would also suit him well.

domrush

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Half of me wants us to get done over by Sutton just so Wenger is one step closer to the door, but then I think of what he has done for the club. I really hope it doesnt get nasty but he should know by now he has taken the club as far as he can.

He could have his pick of International teams when he goes and would not be surprised if Southgate got the boot and AW brought in, France would also suit him well.

I don't think he'd take the England job. Enough hassle with the press as is.

wawaman

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Half of me wants us to get done over by Sutton just so Wenger is one step closer to the door, but then I think of what he has done for the club. I really hope it doesnt get nasty but he should know by now he has taken the club as far as he can.

He could have his pick of International teams when he goes and would not be surprised if Southgate got the boot and AW brought in, France would also suit him well.

Why would you want Arsenal to lose?

tayto lover

wawaman wrote: »

Why would you want Arsenal to lose?

It's in his post.
He wants Wenger gone. Thinks a loss would speed it but Wenger won't go either way, he's too brazen.

greendom

tayto lover wrote: »

It's in his post.
He wants Wenger gone. Thinks a loss would speed it but Wenger won't go either way, he's too brazen.

But we're all Arsenal supporters aren't we? You may not like the manager but you should always want Arsenal to win

It's Arsenal FC not Arsene FC, right?

tayto lover

greendom wrote: »

But we're all Arsenal supporters aren't we? You may not like the manager but you should always want Arsenal to win

It's Arsenal FC not Arsene FC, right?

I can understand his post. He thinks it will speed Wenger's exit.

wawaman

greendom wrote: »

But we're all Arsenal supporters aren't we? You may not like the manager but you should always want Arsenal to win

It's Arsenal FC not Arsene FC, right?

Dead right. I think AW's time is up, but I would never want Arsenal to lose a game to speed that process up

Ol' Donie

greendom wrote: »

But we're all Arsenal supporters aren't we? You may not like the manager but you should always want Arsenal to win

It's Arsenal FC not Arsene FC, right?

Love it. Nicely done.

tayto lover

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Love it. Nicely done.

I thought you preferred Arsene FC :rolleyes:

Guys, if we lose to Sutton it will be a whole new low. This is a mid table conference side. Lincoln then if we win tomorrow night. its almost a clear path to the semis with all due respect to the two sides.

Can Arsenal win the cup? yes we are more than capable but the real goal has to be the league and improvements in Europe. Wenger is not the man to lead us.

He has been too long in the job and is suffering severe myopia but in all honesty we have a good few impostors who should be also binned.

tayto lover

Deleted User wrote: »

Guys, if we lose to Sutton it will be a whole new low. This is a mid table conference side. Lincoln then if we win tomorrow night. its almost a clear path to the semis with all due respect to the two sides.

Can Arsenal win the cup? yes we are more than capable but the real goal has to be the league and improvements in Europe. Wenger is not the man to lead us.

He has been too long in the job and is suffering severe myopia but in all honesty we have a good few impostors who should be also binned.

If Wenger is still here next season then we will be going backwards.
A cup win shouldn't save him but i'd bet a pound to a penny he'll hang on. I said before that he'll be carried out kicking and screaming by men in white coats.

Quazzie

I'd think of a cup win as nothing more than an extra feather in his cap, and a fitting farewell to Wenger and a hat tip for his years of service.

duffman13

If you win the FA Cup and get 4th he'll go nowhere. Even losing to Sutton the same line will still be trotted out that he will make a decision at the end of the season.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

I think people are getting a little carried away.

I know we're bad but we're not gonna lose tomorrow. Should be a comfortable win, I can't see any other result really...

Does it matter in the long run, not really, if we avoid a better team along the way we'll end up with the cup, big swinging Mickey though.

gitzy16v

It really will be same old same old if AW stays,just look at this season,out of anything important by Feb,a good cup run and a bunch of bottle jobs any time the pressure is on.
I couldn't care less if we win the FA cup or not,Lincoln in the QF,the 1st time a non league side have reached this stage in over 100 yrs just shows the farce the FA cup has become,a meaningless trophy,more trouble than its worth for most of the Premier league and half the Championship.

tayto lover

gitzy16v wrote: »

It really will be same old same old if AW stays,just look at this season,out of anything important by Feb,a good cup run and a bunch of bottle jobs any time the pressure is on.
I couldn't care less if we win the FA cup or not,Lincoln in the QF,the 1st time a non league side have reached this stage in over 100 yrs just shows the farce the FA cup has become,a meaningless trophy,more trouble than its worth for most of the Premier league and half the Championship.

But but but some posters believe it might save Arsene.:D

liam7831

FA cup win wouldn't be a bad season with top 4 too, be nice to win a trophy, Arsene prob has a few targets lined up for the summer

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

liam7831 wrote: »

FA cup win wouldn't be a bad season with top 4 too, be nice to win a trophy, Arsene prob has a few targets lined up for the summer

No no no.

gitzy16v

tayto lover wrote: »

But but but some posters believe it might save Arsene.:D

Nobody would bloody well sack him,he'll make out its as big an achievement as winning the league.
Sutton and Lincoln ffs hardly tough to get through to the semi,Hull and Aston Villa in the last 2 finals it's hardly a ringing endorsement of the great trophy people would have you believe it is.
Just win the thing and head off into the sunset please Arsene.
Thanks for the memories but enough is enough.

mansize

liam7831 wrote: »

FA cup win wouldn't be a bad season with top 4 too, be nice to win a trophy, Arsene prob has a few targets lined up for the summer

It would be a wonderful achievement

Ol' Donie

tayto lover wrote: »

I thought you preferred Arsene FC :rolleyes:

Roll eyes, indeed.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

mansize wrote: »

It would be a wonderful achievement

The 5th richest club in the world should be aiming higher than get 4th and a meaningless Cup win.

Teams that are behind us in the money rankings include man city and Chelsea.... Would it be a successful season for them to HYPOTHETICALLY 4th and a Cup win.

Like fück it would.

So why is it acceptable for us, why are you so ok with mediocrity?

Answer the questions or don't quote me.

liam7831

Hunky Monster wrote: »

The 5th richest club in the world should be aiming higher than 4th and a meaningless Cup win.

Teams that are behind us in the money rankings include man city and Chelsea.... Would it be a successful season for them to HYPOTHETICALLY 4th and a Cup win.

Like fück it would.

So why is it acceptable for us, why are you so ok with mediocrity?

Answer the questions or don't quote me.

What are these money rankings you speak of ?

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

liam7831 wrote: »

What are these money rankings you speak of ?

Forbes money list for football clubs.

mansize

To have the record back, and for Arsene to win the most would be wonderful for the oldest cup competition in the world

Some people don't rate it, that's their prerogative.

But FA Cup final day Arsenal v Spurs, Giroud to head the winner in injury time as Deli Alli falls to the ground in despair would be magical

gitzy16v

liam7831 wrote: »

What are these money rankings you speak of ?

Try Google..
http://sporteology.com/top-10-richest-football-clubs-in-the-world/

1st result....

keano_afc

Certainly looks like a cup final could be on the cards. One of United/Chavs will be gone, we'll beat Spurs in the final and Pocchetino will resign after the game to take over from Wenger.

liam7831

gitzy16v wrote: »

Try Google..
http://sporteology.com/top-10-richest-football-clubs-in-the-world/

1st result....

You obviously believe everything you google ... hmm

emmetlego

keano_afc wrote: »

Certainly looks like a cup final could be on the cards. One of United/Chavs will be gone, we'll beat Spurs in the final and Pocchetino will resign after the game to take over from Wenger.

Hah, another failure to take over? No thank you keano!

mansize

https://www.google.ie/amp/www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2016/05/11/the-worlds-most-valuable-soccer-teams-2016/amp/?client=safari


Forbes breaks it down better

emmetlego

liam7831 wrote: »

You obviously believe everything you google ... hmm

With respect, counter the discussion with a rebuttal not a "hmm"

gitzy16v

liam7831 wrote: »

You obviously believe everything you google ... hmm

We have a fortune teller in our midst.

You could do more research if you want,I'm not bothered.

Accept mundane,mediocrity if you like.
It's not for me,what you proposed as a successful season is what's happened this past few years....not good enough.
It's quite simple.

gitzy16v

mansize wrote: »

https://www.google.ie/amp/www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2016/05/11/the-worlds-most-valuable-soccer-teams-2016/amp/?client=safari


Forbes breaks it down better

What do you think that tells us?
We are 5th or 6th on a few of those lists.

keano_afc

emmetlego wrote: »

Hah, another failure to take over? No thank you keano!

I was half joking. He's an excellent manager though.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

Wiki Link for the non believers.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes'_list_of_the_most_valuable_football_clubs

Christ above can you just answer a question for once instead of debating the question..

This is utterly impossible.

batistuta9

Hunky Monster wrote: »

Does it matter in the long run, not really, if we avoid a better team along the way we'll end up with the cup, big swinging Mickey though.

Be better than a small swinging Mickey though.

Can't be turning noses up towards the only trophy most fans would say Wenger can even win at the start of a season Football's about winning.

gitzy16v

Hunky Monster wrote: »

Wiki Link for the non believers.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes'_list_of_the_most_valuable_football_clubs

Christ above can you just answer a question for once instead of debating the question..

This is utterly impossible.

They have nothing else to go on anymore.
Arsene is a busted flush and trying internet deflection tactics just doesn't work when the evidence is plain to see.
Your either happy with the top 4 trophy and an odd cup or you want Arsenal to be the best it can be.
We can do better,it's nowhere near good enough to plod along getting embarrassed every year in Europe and falling out of the title race by Feb/March.
There is simply no defending AW anymore,it's over,he's finished,it's done.

mansize

Hey, surely at this stage you want the club you support to win the FA Cup? I'll try to go to Lincoln match I think- if we beat Sutton

gitzy16v

mansize wrote: »

Hey, surely at this stage you want the club you support to win the FA Cup? I'll try to go to Lincoln match I think- if we beat Sutton

Hehehe...IF we beat Sutton?...careful mansize the doubts are creeping in ; )

mansize

gitzy16v wrote: »

Hehehe...IF we beat Sutton?...careful mansize the doubts are creeping in ; )

No, just don't want to be disrespectful- they've earned the right to be there

gitzy16v

mansize wrote: »

No, just don't want to be disrespectful- they've earned the right to be there

I'm only jesting,my Wenger loving boardsie....(thumbs up)

batistuta9

batistuta9 wrote: »

Be better than a small swinging Mickey though.

Can't be turning noses up towards the only trophy most fans would say Wenger can even win at the start of a season Football's about winning.

I wont turn my nose up at it but i wont exactly party like its 1999 either.

This season is different though. this wont be like 14 or 15 when we got a soft enough draw and all the big guns were eliminated (and we still nearly fúcked it up in 2014 v Wigan and Hull). Spurs (should beat Millwall), City (should beat Huddersfield) and either Chelsea or Man U will be floating around the semi final so assuming we dont fúck either the Sutton or Lincoln game up (not beyond realms of possibility) we will face another huge test at Wembley.... no bother lads. Just show the hard work and commitment that you done vs Bayern, City, Everton, etc.... be grand :rolleyes:

gitzy16v

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I wont turn my nose up at it but i wont exactly party like its 1999 either.

This season is different though. this wont be like 14 or 15 when we got a soft enough draw and all the big guns were eliminated (and we still nearly fúcked it up in 2014 v Wigan and Hull). Spurs (should beat Millwall), City (should beat Huddersfield) and either Chelsea or Man U will be floating around the semi final so assuming we dont fúck either the Sutton or Lincoln game up (not beyond realms of possibility) we will face another huge test at Wembley.... no bother lads. Just show the hard work and commitment that you done vs Bayern, City, Everton, etc.... be grand :rolleyes:

(Kevin Keegan voice)...I'd love it if we win..
But City,Spurs and one of Chelsea or Utd,I'm not very confident in us beating any of those the way we are carrying on this season.
Perennial bottlers,always crumbling when the big boys come to town,sure we nearly fcuked it up against Hull a few years back.
I'm sickened looking at the crap we're throwing out and calling it football.

mansize

Deleted User wrote: »

I wont turn my nose up at it but i wont exactly party like its 1999 either.

This season is different though. this wont be like 14 or 15 when we got a soft enough draw and all the big guns were eliminated (and we still nearly fúcked it up in 2014 v Wigan and Hull). Spurs (should beat Millwall), City (should beat Huddersfield) and either Chelsea or Man U will be floating around the semi final so assuming we dont fúck either the Sutton or Lincoln game up (not beyond realms of possibility) we will face another huge test at Wembley.... no bother lads. Just show the hard work and commitment that you done vs Bayern, City, Everton, etc.... be grand :rolleyes:

1999? The year United won the treble...no reason to party. 😝

Thank god we have a match today. The same few posters saying the exact same things about why Wenger should leave is getting tedious.

Any guesses for the lineup?