Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2018

omega man

Perhaps PSG will want a new manager now. Hint hint

batistuta9

omega man wrote: »

Perhaps PSG will want a new manager now. Hint hint

real probably too & Bayern.

Least arsenal have first dibs on Rodgers & dyche

DvB

batistuta9 wrote: »

real probably too & Bayern.

Least arsenal have first dibs on Rodgers & dyche

There's a decent chance that chap managing the tots will be off to Real Madrid if they (RM) fail to win the CL so potentially that's 3* London clubs looking to replace managers if Chelsea get rid of Conte....

Be interesting to see how potential managers will grade the clubs in attractiveness ATM what with Location being an even starting point.

* I still strongly suspect AW will still be the Arsenal manager next season unfortunately as IMO there's no one at board level with the ambition & power to replace him.

physioman

The only thing businesses care about is money. The only way Wenger will get the boot is if fans stop going to matches and hence revenue will decrease. Otherwise we're stuck with him for another season

Roaster

physioman wrote: »

The only thing businesses care about is money. The only way Wenger will get the boot is if fans stop going to matches and hence revenue will decrease. Otherwise we're stuck with him for another season

THIS ^^^^^

5star02707

reason why I haven;t attended a game in the Emirates this season. Don't think it's worth flying over there and see them perform

carltonleon

Mr.H wrote: »

Without wenger arsenal have no history. Their greatest spell came under the man and that is something lost fans forget.

Yes he needs to live on but people need to still show him a bit if respect for what bye brought you guys.

Things may have went backwards under him but they certainly went forwards because of him

WTF !!! Has to be a WUM ..... Royal Arsenal , Woolwich Arsenal etc etc but you are right , Arsenal have no history !!

carltonleon

so how would people feel about Conte getting the job ?
A distinct possibility if he leaves Chelsea. Knows the Prem League. I would not be against it

pudzey101

5star02707 wrote: »

reason why I haven;t attended a game in the Emirates this season. Don't think it's worth flying over there and see them perform

exact same here and was offered some cheap packages too but no point or desire to go out of my way to see them

carltonleon wrote: »

so how would people feel about Conte getting the job ?
A distinct possibility if he leaves Chelsea. Knows the Prem League. I would not be against it

not sure on him its like he's leaving a burnt pan and being thrown straight into a fire , i think we need a fresh start from someone out of the prem league

Simeone would be my dream but i think the dream is more realistic

carltonleon

Simeone would be great, even just for the entertainment value alone and I'm not talking about the football played !!!

greendom

physioman wrote: »

The only thing businesses care about is money. The only way Wenger will get the boot is if fans stop going to matches and hence revenue will decrease. Otherwise we're stuck with him for another season

Huge loss of income if no champions league again. That could push them over the edge.

CatInABox

greendom wrote: »

Huge loss of income if no champions league again. That could push them over the edge.

Might not even get Europa. It's all about the money, and the TV deals, Champions League are more important than the gate revenue at this stage. Europa League money is a consolation prize, but still worth having.

CatInABox

CatInABox wrote: »

Might not even get Europa. It's all about the money, and the TV deals, Champions League are more important than the gate revenue at this stage. Europa League money is a consolation prize, but still worth having.

I thought we were guaranteed Europa as losers of Carabao Cup?

GavRedKing

Basil3 wrote: »

I thought we were guaranteed Europa as losers of Carabao Cup?

UEFA Europa League third qualifying round

League Cup winners

If the League Cup winners have already qualified for Europe by a high Premier League finish, then the next highest-finishing Premier League club gets this place.

From what I found online, looks like whoever finishes 6th gets to go into the playoff, not who losses the final.

GavRedKing

GavRedKing wrote: »

From what I found online, looks like whoever finishes 6th gets to go into the playoff, not who losses the final.

I think either way we'd be fine. We'd have to drop to 7th to miss out....or possibly 8th if the FA Cup is also won by a top 4 side.

GavRedKing

Basil3 wrote: »

I think either way we'd be fine. We'd have to drop to 7th to miss out....or possibly 8th if the FA Cup is also won by a top 4 side.

TBH, I'd nearly prefer if Chelsea didnt have the EL to worry about but being 13 pts ahead of Burnley, its highly unlikely we've be caught with 9 games to go.

Being in it from day one is a PITA, good to play the younger/benched players but means youre playing Sunday or Monday after a Thursday trek to the far east, its never worth it until you get to about the semi final stage, then youd want to win it.

Mr.Micro

I found this when looking on BBC sport.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/gossip Under the best of the gossip. Wenger believes he is the best man to take the club forward according to The Times.

Can he really believe that? A scary thought and if true, an even scarier prospect. Just push the self destruct button now at the club. I cannot imagine what else Wenger can do to bring the club forward.

beer enigma

I see Marcus McGuane looks set to make his Barcelona debut on Wednesday in the Super cup, first Englishman since Lineker in '89.

Saw him a good few times in the reserves and was surprised we let him go, but fair dues to the lad, hope he does well.

5star02707

Bellerin didn't travel to Milan due to knee problem hmm?

beer enigma

beer enigma wrote: »

I see Marcus McGuane looks set to make his Barcelona debut on Wednesday in the Super cup, first Englishman since Lineker in '89.

Saw him a good few times in the reserves and was surprised we let him go, but fair dues to the lad, hope he does well.

I don't think we had much choice in the matter.

tayto lover

5star02707 wrote: »

Bellerin didn't travel to Milan due to knee problem hmm?

Bellerin had a row with Wenger over team selection for last Sun. Saw it on BBC.
Did Ramsey go?

CatInABox

Basil3 wrote: »

I don't think we had much choice in the matter.

Even kids are wise to us at this stage, we're a go nowhere club

tayto lover

tayto lover wrote: »

Bellerin had a row with Wenger over team selection for last Sun. Saw it on BBC.
Did Ramsey go?

https://twitter.com/aaronramsey/status/971395487764041728?s=19

Seems he has travelled.

CatInABox

CatInABox wrote: »

Even kids are wise to us at this stage, we're a go nowhere club

It's not like he went to Stoke.

jonneymendoza

Apparently psg want wenger. Wenger would ruin that club lol

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

jonneymendoza wrote: »

Apparently psg want wenger. Wenger would ruin that club lol

That's the exact opposite of everything I've heard and read over the last week.

jonneymendoza

Who here is actually going to set aside some time to watch arsenal play tomorrow on TV? I I'm not. Gunna go about my evening business and if im free by 7pm I'll catch the 2nd half

FixitFelix

jonneymendoza wrote: »

Who here is actually going to set aside some time to watch arsenal play tomorrow on TV? I I'm not. Gunna go about my evening business and if im free by 7pm I'll catch the 2nd half

Good for you

Ol' Donie

jonneymendoza wrote: »

Who here is actually going to set aside some time to watch arsenal play tomorrow on TV? I I'm not. Gunna go about my evening business and if im free by 7pm I'll catch the 2nd half

Be sure to drop by to say LOL if it's not going well for us.

brianregan09

Just cause we're playing bad and under Wenger we are still the Arsenal so I'll be watching , not too hopeful mind but ya I'm still gonna watch

and while im here throw us a few questions for tommorow nights podcast after the game please episode 19 we'll be going through VAR aswell as other bits and pieces

greendom

tayto lover wrote: »

Bellerin had a row with Wenger over team selection for last Sun. Saw it on BBC.
Did Ramsey go?

Calling BS on that. If he did it would be because he didn't start against Brighton not team selection as a whole. He has an injured knee and is expected to miss a few matches.

wonga77

greendom wrote: »

Calling BS on that. If he did it would be because he didn't start against Brighton not team selection as a whole. He has an injured knee and is expected to miss a few matches.

If he's injured then he shouldn't be in the squad let alone play the last few minutes.

Skylinehead

Allegri please and thank you.

greendom

wonga77 wrote: »

If he's injured then he shouldn't be in the squad let alone play the last few minutes.

The injury is why he's not going to Milan, not because he didn't start against Brighton.

Schaudenfreude is a good feeling. Won't last long though as I'm sure we'll be embarrassed tomorrow night.

wawaman

Skylinehead wrote: »

Allegri please and thank you.

At least you can always rely on them to make you smile 😊

tayto lover

greendom wrote: »

Calling BS on that. If he did it would be because he didn't start against Brighton not team selection as a whole. He has an injured knee and is expected to miss a few matches.

I read it on BBC Sports Football yesterday. I don't know if it's true.

emmetlego

Always had a soft spot for Juve... Buffon... Dybala... Higuain...

Skylinehead

wawaman wrote: »

At least you can always rely on them to make you smile 😊

I wasn't even focusing on Spurs tbf. More marvelling at Juves sheer will in the end, something we utterly lack.

tayto lover

Skylinehead wrote: »

I wasn't even focusing on Spurs tbf. More marvelling at Juves sheer will in the end, something we utterly lack.

They have a never say die attitude and a tremendous belief in themselves.
Great to see. We had it with the Invincibles but it's long since gone now.

Wheeliebin30

tayto lover wrote: »

They have a never say die attitude and a tremendous belief in themselves.
Great to see. We had it with the Invincibles but it's long since gone now.

Spurs are doing what arsenal done for years only arsenal got blasted for it while spurs are been praised.

tayto lover

Wheeliebin30 wrote: »

Spurs are doing what arsenal done for years only arsenal got blasted for it while spurs are been praised.

They fell asleep for 5 minutes and Juve hit them a knock-out blow.

greendom

tayto lover wrote: »

They fell asleep for 5 minutes and Juve hit them a knock-out blow.

Once Juve got the second they focussed all their energy on protecting their lead. I'm sure they would have continued to pull Spurs to pieces had they carried on playing the same way. Still it was an object lesson to Spurs (and Arsenal) in how to protect a lead.

dinorebel

Wheeliebin30 wrote: »

Spurs are doing what arsenal done for years only arsenal got blasted for it while spurs are been praised.

Lets be honest here they lost tonight but are miles ahead of us hate saying it but.

1. better manager
2. Kane
3. Erikson
4. Alli(hate him but what a prospect)

Wheeliebin30

Wheeliebin30 wrote: »

Spurs are doing what arsenal done for years only arsenal got blasted for it while spurs are been praised.

Keane 'cant understand' how they went out. Nothing about Dele Allis no show and yet he stuck the boot into Jack last week :rolleyes:

tayto lover

tayto lover wrote: »

They have a never say die attitude and a tremendous belief in themselves.
Great to see. We had it with the Invincibles but it's long since gone now.

Love Chiellini for Juve. What a tenacious nut! God be with the times we had that type of defender

Hector Bellend

dinorebel wrote: »

Lets be honest here they lost tonight but are miles ahead of us hate saying it but.

1. better manager
2. Kane
3. Erikson
4. Alli(hate him but what a prospect)

All four of those will be gone as soon as something better comes along. Being spurs that shouldnt take too long.

emmetlego

Poccetinho and Kane to RM if you believe the rags!

Have I stumbled into the spurs thread by mistake?

Wheeliebin30

Im just saying arsenal for ten years finished top 4 and got knocked out in the cl each season.

Arsenal got criticised, spurs are been praised.

Wheeliebin30

Wheeliebin30 wrote: »

Im just saying arsenal for ten years finished top 4 and got knocked out in the cl each season.

Arsenal got criticised, spurs are been lauded.

Arsenal is a big club, though....hence the criticism.