Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2018

tayto lover

keano_afc wrote: »

Not until we swap out our manager.

We could sign the next World Cup winning 11 and Wenger would make a balls of them.

tayto lover

tayto lover wrote: »

We could sign the next World Cup winning 11 and Wenger would make a balls of them.

But as Arne often suggests and as Danny Murphy and Alan Shearer rightly pointed out last night, they are a spineless disgrace at board level.

The man can literally dictate the terms of his own contract. They are a business masquerading (very badly i might add) as a football club as opposed to a football club that happens to be a business.

2013, Gazidis either fed us unbelievable lies or has been made look a fool himself.
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8762388/transfer-news-arsenal-could-afford-wayne-rooney-chief-executive-ivan-gazidis-says

Last Summer, Gazidis suggested that Arsene has to be a catalyst for change if he remains as manager.

Reading between the lines, Gazidis is either throwing everyone else under a bus as a means of self preservation or he is genuinely telling Wenger to shape up or ship out. Id like to think its the latter but sadly its probably the former.

Think back to David Dein and how fearless he was at making hard decisions and then compare him to this absolute shít show.

HONKEY TONK

HONKEY TONK wrote: »

When you are referring to trophies, Are you referring to only the PL ?

United have won trophies nearly every season.

Major trophies that matter like the league and champions league. The only two that matter. City will win one and go hard on the other.
Sure Arsenal arguably won more of importance then United since Fergie stepped down and the FA cup isn't even a big deal any more.

United won a cup in 16 and the dog and duck double from last season (which hard to admit are the only things Arsenal have left to play for this season).

For a club spending money hand over fist they should be at least breathing down City's neck instead of eating their dust.

KaiserGunner

I think I will be physically sick if Sanchez signs for Utd. Didn’t think I’d have to go through the RVP situation ever again.

KaiserGunner

KaiserGunner wrote: »

I think I will be physically sick if Sanchez signs for Utd. Didn’t think I’d have to go through the RVP situation ever again.

With Liars'R'us FC and their new found 'Financial firepower' anything is possible. Joke of a club.

beer enigma

To be honest Sanchez to Man U doesn't overly upset me. I was more upset about RVP. Sanchez will just be another ego at a club with egotistical players and and egotistical manager. It'll end in tears.

greendom

I imagine the club shop is really pushing for the transfers of Mkhitaryan and Aubemeyang

Gringo180

beer enigma wrote: »

To be honest Sanchez to Man U doesn't overly upset me. I was more upset about RVP. Sanchez will just be another ego at a club with egotistical players and and egotistical manager. It'll end in tears.

Our best player i maybe the last 10 years signing for our fiercest rivals Man Utd with Jose Mourinho in charge of them and it wouldnt overly upset you? My god I really really hope theres not many Arsenal fans like you.

Gringo180

greendom wrote: »

I imagine the club shop is really pushing for the transfers of Mkhitaryan and Aubemeyang

Heard were trying to entice Jan Venegoor of Hesselink out of retirement.

emmetlego

Mhkitaryan and Aubameyang were brilliant foils for each other at Dortmund. They taught us a few lessons when Klopp was in charge.

beer enigma

Gringo180 wrote: »

Our best player i maybe the last 10 years signing for our fiercest rivals Man Utd with Jose Mourinho in charge of them and it wouldnt overly upset you? My god I really really hope theres not many Arsenal fans like you.

I've been a season ticket holder for 40 years of my 46 supporting Arsenal....a club steward for 12 of those. Sanchez is a great player but not a club player, it's all about the money for him like so many others. There have been many better TRUE arsenal players in those years than him. The mere fact he's looking at Man Utd over a reunion with Pep speaks volumes.

I've been expecting him to move for ages such is his body language, RVP move was a killer.

Now that city have supposedly officially ended all interest in Sanchez, that leaves united as his (and our) only option.

Pretty amazing more aren't in for him, but I guess there's valid reasons why he couldn't go to Chelsea (too old) or Liverpool (wages)

deaddonkey15

Deleted User wrote: »

Major trophies that matter like the league and champions league. The only two that matter. City will win one and go hard on the other.
Sure Arsenal arguably won more of importance then United since Fergie stepped down and the FA cup isn't even a big deal any more.

United won a cup in 16 and the dog and duck double from last season (which hard to admit are the only things Arsenal have left to play for this season).

For a club spending money hand over fist they should be at least breathing down City's neck instead of eating their dust.

Ye'd do well to win the dog and duck double this season. The top 4 trophy is even in jeopardy.

Liam McPoyle

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Major trophies that matter like the league and champions league. The only two that matter. City will win one and go hard on the other.
Sure Arsenal arguably won more of importance then United since Fergie stepped down and the FA cup isn't even a big deal any more.

United won a cup in 16 and the dog and duck double from last season (which hard to admit are the only things Arsenal have left to play for this season).

For a club spending money hand over fist they should be at least breathing down City's neck instead of eating their dust.

The FA cup is more important than the Europa league and guaranteed champions league qualification?


Ahhh bejaysus.

tayto lover

Basil3 wrote: »

Now that city have supposedly officially ended all interest in Sanchez, that leaves united as his (and our) only option.

Pretty amazing more aren't in for him, but I guess there's valid reasons why he couldn't go to Chelsea (too old) or Liverpool (wages)

The wage demands are too high and would be the highest at City apparently.
Be interesting if United don't agree terms with him too.
Where would that leave him?

emmetlego

Go back to your own threads lads. We're miserable enough in here without assistance!

beer enigma

Basil3 wrote: »

Now that city have supposedly officially ended all interest in Sanchez, that leaves united as his (and our) only option.

Pretty amazing more aren't in for him, but I guess there's valid reasons why he couldn't go to Chelsea (too old) or Liverpool (wages)

At risk of annoying those who think the sun shines out of his a**. Yeh hes a great player but hes looking for €350k a week. For that I want a player who'll give his life and soul to the club on top of brilliance. An Arsenal man. Not some ego head who sulks when it doesnt go his way....Anelka style. Did you ever see Wright or Henry behave like that.

emmetlego

tayto lover wrote: »

The wage demands are too high and would be the highest at City apparently.
Be interesting if United don't agree terms with him too.
Where would that leave him?

In our reserves. Rotting on the bench. Wherever. I don't want to see him in our jersey again either way.

Ol' Donie

Basil3 wrote: »

Now that city have supposedly officially ended all interest in Sanchez, that leaves united as his (and our) only option.

Pretty amazing more aren't in for him, but I guess there's valid reasons why he couldn't go to Chelsea (too old) or Liverpool (wages)

Do PSG not want him? That'd be the best.

emmetlego

We must also remember some of the stats he produced this season. Gave the ball away 37 times against ManU and that was a record for the premier league, and only topped the 2nd worst stat in the premier league, him again giving the ball away 36 times against somebody else. He's a poison in the club now and must be moved on, or in the reserves.

tayto lover

emmetlego wrote: »

In our reserves. Rotting on the bench. Wherever. I don't want to see him in our jersey again either way.

Makes me wonder how cheapskates like us got him in the first place.

emmetlego

tayto lover wrote: »

Makes me wonder how cheapskates like us got him in the first place.

He wasn't as good a player before he came, but he improved at our club, which is rather unique these days! His value, as a result, has gone up!

marvin80

emmetlego wrote: »

Go back to your own threads lads. We're miserable enough in here without assistance!

Here, here - there playing nice here but on their own thread there having a great laugh at our expense.

beer enigma

https://twitter.com/bbcsport_david/status/953011408215691264

Sorry to paste link, laptop playing up - Ornstein published City statement saying they have pulled out and saying Chelsea rivalling Man U for signature

tayto lover

emmetlego wrote: »

He wasn't as good a player before he came, but he improved at our club, which is rather unique these days! His value, as a result, has gone up!

Ah heeeoor.

Business Cat

Business Cat wrote: »

The FA cup is more important than the Europa league and guaranteed champions league qualification?


Ahhh bejaysus.

The champions league qualification aspect is important but the competition itself has lost all its prestige. Full of second rate teams (ourselves included)

brianregan09

I just hope he goes some where now at this stage don't ever want to see him in the jersey again a rat

emmetlego

tayto lover wrote: »

Ah heeeoor.

He was with a far superior team, but he was less effective. Maybe it was just big pond-small fish syndrome? He definitely improved at our club. All the reports you hear from those in the club for the last 18 months or so are that he has not been a team player. That he is disruptive. That he is petulant... ManU are welcome to him. Good riddance.

Wheeliebin30

Bring cesc home Wenger.

Liam McPoyle

[Deleted User] wrote: »

The champions league qualification aspect is important but the competition itself has lost all its prestige. Full of second rate teams (ourselves included)

The CL qualification was for me as a United fan the most important thing about winning it. Of course it was nice to get a trophy too, particularly as the club had never won it.

Even though it's the second rate European trophy, it's the winning that counts. Success and winning things imo breeds success and makes the team / players hungrier for more, the main trophies.

UnknownSpecies

Business Cat wrote: »

The CL qualification was for me as a United fan the most important thing about winning it. Of course it was nice to get a trophy too, particularly as the club had never won it.

Even though it's the second rate European trophy, it's the winning that counts. Success and winning things imo breeds success and makes the team / players hungrier for more, the main trophies.

Yes, 3 FA cups in 4 years has clearly made our current crop hungry for more...

Liam McPoyle

UnknownSpecies wrote: »

Yes, 3 FA cups in 4 years has clearly made our current crop hungry for more...

:pac:

Liam McPoyle

Tbf, the players aren't really the problem with you boys.

farna_boy

Wheeliebin30 wrote: »

Bring cesc home Wenger.

**** that, bring Sczesney home. Should never have been sold especially with Cechs constant decline

omega man

He'll join Utd, I’m certain. Then again I really thought City was a done deal. Really doubt Chelsea is on, just Conte stirring it!

tayto lover

omega man wrote: »

He'll join Utd, I’m certain. Then again I really thought City was a done deal. Really doubt Chelsea is on, just Conte stirring it!

Chelsea would mean not having to move home though.
Who's going to score the feckin goals for us now?

TimeToShine

Rumours of Aubameyang doing the rounds now...53m apparently.

TimeToShine

TimeToShine wrote: »

Rumours of Aubameyang doing the rounds now...53m apparently.

Even this shouldnt save Wengers sorry ass from the axe. Aubameyang will only go so far. If he is starved of ball like Lacazette then its all for nothing.

Soups123

TimeToShine wrote: »

Rumours of Aubameyang doing the rounds now...53m apparently.

Where have you been that's been around all day !

TimeToShine

Deleted User wrote: »

Even this shouldnt save Wengers sorry ass from the axe. Aubameyang will only go so far. If he is starved of ball like Lacazette then its all for nothing.

It won't save him but it'll leave a decent bit to work with for whoever is next. I certainly don't want our new manager stuck with Welbeck and Iwobi as starting forwards.

Soups123 wrote: »

Where have you been that's been around all day !

Haha sorry I am generally slow on the uptake

TimeToShine

TimeToShine wrote: »

It won't save him but it'll leave a decent bit to work with for whoever is next. I certainly don't want our new manager stuck with Welbeck and Iwobi as starting forwards.

Good point tbf.

keano_afc

Gringo180 wrote: »

Heard were trying to entice Jan Venegoor of Hesselink out of retirement.

He's the biggest name in football, after all.

AdamD

Business Cat wrote: »

Tbf, the players aren't really the problem with you boys.

You say that, but the squad is full of pretty unimpressive players at the moment.

Pheonix10

Pheonix10 wrote: »

Functional team at best lol. You're first team wouldnt get in our second 11 to best honest. We are on the way up for sure...you guys seem to have a long road ahead.

Why are you after Ozil and Sanchez then? Two of our first team? Will they be keeping the bench warm?

Honestly Utd should be pissing the league with the money they have spent. Instead they have everyone behind the ball against Liverpool and lost in their own home ground to City.

greendom

Pheonix10 wrote: »

Functional team at best lol. You're first team wouldnt get in our second 11 to best honest. We are on the way up for sure...you guys seem to have a long road ahead.

They talk about a power shift in North London but there's a much bigger one happening in Manchester

0gac3yjefb5sv7

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Why are you after Ozil and Sanchez then? Two of our first team? Will they be keeping the bench warm?

Apologies, aside from those two but I assumed they are gone so hence the statement.

In my opinion you guys may be in a worse position before we even got Moyes in.

Quazzie

farna_boy wrote: »

**** that, bring Sczesney home. Should never have been sold especially with Cechs constant decline

I was called mad for saying that at the time.

Pheonix10

Pheonix10 wrote: »

Apologies, aside from those two but I assumed they are gone so hence the statement.

In my opinion you guys may be in a worse position before we even got Moyes in.

A fair point and i wouldnt pretend we are in the same league as the top four at this point in time. I would argue though that if Sanchez feels he needs to win leagues then City is a better option but any other choice would suggest he is only interested in money. I mean there is a medal all but there for him already at City and i think he will achieve more under Pep than under Mourinho

Quazzie

Pheonix10 wrote: »

Apologies, aside from those two but I assumed they are gone so hence the statement.

In my opinion you guys may be in a worse position before we even got Moyes in.

With all due respect would ya ever piss back to your own thread with your bullshíte, as no one in here agrees with ye.

You've already admitted you were wrong, and that's before you even take into account the fact that Koscielny would make the starting XI also. There is certainly an argument to made that Lacazette gets in ahead of Lukaku also.

deaddonkey15

Deleted User wrote: »

Why are you after Ozil and Sanchez then? Two of our first team? Will they be keeping the bench warm?

Honestly Utd should be pissing the league with the money they have spent. Instead they have everyone behind the ball against Liverpool and lost in their own home ground to City.

Less money than City?

Quazzie wrote: »

With all due respect would ya ever piss back to your own thread with your bullshíte, as no one in here agrees with ye.

You've already admitted you were wrong, and that's before you even take into account the fact that Koscielny would make the starting XI also. There is certainly an argument to made that Lacazette gets in ahead of Lukaku also.

Koscielny and Lacazette would be on the bench at best, and I'd rather have Ibrahimovic ahead of Lacazette to be honest. I'd even rather have Giroud.